Using HOT GLUE for 3D Effect on Journal

Hello dear friends! 

I'm starting to make some things for November Craft Show.

I had this blank journal for a long time- 

I wanted to alter the cover-

I thought about what I could add to the cover of

Branches with Almond Blossom

sorry, Van Gogh!

I had a magazine picture of a painting by

John William Waterhouse, 1899  Ophelia.

I used mod Podge to adhere the picture to the cover.

My plan was to make the branches look 3 dimensional using Hot Glue.

I went around the picture and added even  more branches.

The Hot Glue dried fast. I went over the branches 

with dark and light gray

acrylic paint.

The spine was bright blue-

I painted the spine with grey and brown paint.

I also added tiny gold dots on the dress with gold paint.

I used Matte Mod Podge to paint over entire cover,

front and back.

The journal had a ribbon bookmark.

I tied a broken vintage earring on the end of the ribbon.

I painted the back cover and sealed with Mod Podge.

I really like the effect.

Hot Glue works great on collage or art projects.

It was easily painted with basic acrylic craft paints. 

I hope you don't think I ruined this poor journal.

It sat here so long, I hope someone may enjoy it now.

I hope you are having a wonderful week!

I'm starting to make some things for November Craft Show.

Thanks for visiting.

xo Lisa S