project #1 reuse

step 1: What kind of stuff is around me that I tend to overlook?

Packaging...

I bought new shelving units for the kids' room at The Container Store and two great boxes came in the packaging (one one each end to protect the shelf). They also happen to have four slender sheets of cardboard inside.

step 2: How can I reuse it?

Brainstorming...

I decided to make a mini book, but include the box as the enclosure.

step 3: What kind of supplies do I need?

Preparing...

For this project I covered the cardboard completely with an acrylic gesso in order for the white acrylic paint to tuely be white. Next I mixed white acrylic paint with a glossy gel medium so that the paint would dry shinny.

Step 4: How do I put it together?

Designing...
To bind this book together I just punch two holes at the end for the loose rings I had left over from another project. 4 x 6 size photos worked really well with this project.

step 5: What is the purpose of this mini album?

Journaling..

Once I captured the essence of this album " ME", the journaling came easy. I decided to explain in short journaling strips what is important to "ME", what is "MY" passion, who is "MINE" and what "MAKES" me happy...

Step 6: Oh, that's right use the shelving unit....

project reuse.... is done....