Happy Wednesday. We're busy in Florida today getting ready for Hurricane Matthew. Many of us have to postpone our Fall decorating until after the winds pass us by later this week.
But, for those of you not in the path of the storm, I've got another paper crafting project for your Halloween decor. Take a look at how a simple paper bag can transform your bookshelf into something old and spooky.
From now until Halloween I'll be sharing different ways paper crafting and a little creativity can be used to decorate on a very small budget. I've always challenged myself to decorate for Halloween without spending much money. One year, I cut out tons of bat silhouettes from sheets of black construction paper. They were taped all over walls. People thought I was a genius. I think I spent a total of $5 and a few hours of my time. It can be done.
Let's kick things off this year with a handmade junk journal made from a cereal box. I'm calling it my "grimoire" because French words just have a way of adding a special patina to just about anything. This book will used to decorate my Witchy Workspace in October. What is a Witchy Workspace you ask? More to come on that. For now, here's what I've got for you this week.
In the age of scaling down and living small, what is one to do with their beloved missives? I have a few creative ideas that will allow you to store your letters under the disguise of office and bookshelf decor.
Most of my suggestions can be made by hand using items around your home. I've included a video with more detail as well as materials below. How do you archive mail you want to save? I'd love to know.
Letters bound in a leather journal can be displayed along with books in your office or home library.
Decorative storage boxes can be used around the house. I like to decorate my letter boxes to look like vintage parcels and display them in my library.
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Par Avion stamp set
Leather journal
Tacky glue
Managing Missives Video
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