{"id":61,"date":"2008-11-11T02:26:35","date_gmt":"2008-11-11T02:26:35","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/scrappinstuff.com\/blog\/?p=61"},"modified":"2017-11-19T05:40:55","modified_gmt":"2017-11-19T11:40:55","slug":"sports-word-books","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/scrappinstuff.com\/blog\/2008\/11\/11\/sports-word-books\/","title":{"rendered":"Sports Word Books"},"content":{"rendered":"

You\u2019ve seen the cute little word books<\/a> made out of chipboard. These mini albums make adorable gifts or a great themed brag book.<\/p>\n

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\"\"But how do you decorate chipboard word albums? Let us show you how easy it is to decorate these word albums for yourself or as a gift.<\/p>\n

Materials:<\/strong>
\nChipboard album<\/a>
\nScissors
\nTacky glue
\nFoam applicator<\/a>
\nPaper
\nBrayer (or popsicle stick)<\/p>\n

Directions for Covering Chipboard Albums:<\/strong><\/p>\n

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  1. Trace the first chipboard piece in reverse on a piece of paper. Cut out with scissors.<\/li>\n
  2. Apply tacky glue liberally to the chipboard with a foam applicator, covering from edge to edge.<\/li>\n
  3. Place the paper onto the chipboard and use your brayer (or the long edge of a popsicle stick) to smooth out all the bubbles. Wipe off any excess glue.<\/li>\n
  4. Repeat on all sides and for each page of your chipboard book. Let dry fully before decorating.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    You can also use spray or dry adhesive to attach the scrapbook paper to your chipboard book. You might also consider placing a large book or heavy object on the glued pieces.<\/p>\n

    Additionally, you can cover your chipboard album with acrylic paint<\/a>, stamping ink or embossing powders.<\/p>\n

    Ideas for Decorating Chipboard Albums:<\/strong>
    \nEdging: Many people     sand the edges<\/a> of the word book to disguise the rough or mismatched edges. You can also edge your chipboard album with a leafing pen, rubber stamping ink, embossing powders and a markers edge.<\/p>\n

    Add ons:<\/strong> Decorate pages with rub-ons, stickers, rubber stamping, buttons, silk flowers or ribbons.<\/p>\n

    Dimensional accents:<\/strong> Add dimensional accents like brads and eyelets<\/a> before adhering the paper so you can hide the back. Adhering brads or eyelets is easily done with a Crop-a-dile.<\/p>\n

    Tying it Off:<\/strong> Using your Crop-a-dile again, repunch the holes in the binding. Using coordinating ribbon, tie off each hole with a bunch of fibers or ribbons.<\/p>\n

    Finishing:<\/strong> Once decorated, coat your whole book with Modge Podge<\/a> for a durable finish.<\/p>\n

    At Scrappin\u2019 Sports Stuff, we have several themed albums including:<\/p>\n