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Composition Book Printable

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  Pictured: Prototype Printable, Scrap Paper versions, and quarter for size. This printable is for use as is or to up cycle some scrap paper or card stock. (Card stock paper is the sturdier choice.) If you don't have a color printer no problem! The pages will still print good and you can spice up the printable with those scrap papers you have laying around that are already in color! The as is printable cover is the green option (prototype pictured, spine has been corrected), as well as a a label and a spare to use on the book if desired. Supplies - Printable  - Glue  - Scissors - (Optional) Scrap card stock or used mail envelopes. Instructions Print and cut out your pages, cover or template, and labels as needed. (Optional step) Adding the spine to a paper scrap cover. Using the cover template glue the template to your scrap piece and cut it out. With a see through ruler and a marker/sharpie of your choice, measure in 1 1/8 (1.125) from the edge on one side. Mark with your marke

DIY Wooden Doll house Flooring

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Supplies Needed Wood grain Peel n Stick Kitchen Liner (Amazon or your local Walmart ) Paperboard (Recycle from food/cereal boxes) Glue (I used mod podge)  Clear Contact Paper (Optional) Heavy Books/Objects for Weight Cardboard or Foam board Precision Knife and Ruler, Or some kind of paper trimmer. Instructions Attach your peel and stick to your paperboard. This may take several boxes depending on your finished floor size. Carefully cut your combined liner paperboard into small pieces. I cut my pieces 3 x 1/2 inches. Cut your cardboard to your finished floor size. My working space was 12 x 20 inches Decide on your parquetry for your floor. I went with a single herringbone pattern   Mark your floor as needed to help guide you as you glue down your pieces. The goal is to mix up your pieces to prevent a continuous pattern for a more realistic effect. Save your off cuts at the edges as you go to fill spots that need shorter pieces. Using the left over peel and stick backing to protect whate

DIY Doll Poster Tutorial

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Posters as featured in Junk Transformations #1 Supplies Photo Editing Software ( Gimp is an opensource free program you can use)  Image of your Choice Printer or Printing Alternatives Instructions Decide on your image to print. As an example I used NASA's Visions of the Future printable as doll posters. Find a NASA poster you like here . Save the image. Please respect IP. Don't print off things you did not make yourself and attempt to sell/claim them as your own. Open Gimp or an editing application of your choice and open the image you just saved. Find the Scale Image or Image Properties, typically this is found under the 'Image' menu. This may be located in different places in different applications and found under different names. Adjust the settings as follows. Width : 3 inches DPI : 900. The DPI adjustment is important for the small picture to show any detail when printed for doll size. Also size is subjective. I am just sharing my exact sizing for the NASA posters

1:6 Doll Shorts (#012)

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      Pattern : 1:6 Doll Shorts Doll : General 1:6 Dolls (11-12inch) [May not fit other Barbie body types. May or may not fit other dolls in the 1:6 range] Skill Level : Beginner Notes : 1 Pattern page, Instructions Download Link : 1:6 Doll Shorts Pattern Download Download is a pdf for print or saving for later use. Please check the sizing square to ensure you have printed it at the right size.    Known Fits: Standard Barbie, G3 MH Draculaura.

1:6 Pencil Skirt (#011)

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    Pattern : 1:6 Pencil Skirt Doll : General 1:6 Dolls (11-12inch) [May not fit other Barbie body types. May or may not fit other dolls in the 1:6 range] Skill Level : Beginner Notes : 1 Pattern page, Instructions Download Link : 1:6 Pencil Skirt Pattern Download Download is a pdf for print or saving for later use. Please check the sizing square to ensure you have printed it at the right size.    Known Fits: Standard Barbie, G3 MH Draculaura. 

Trashmas Fireplace Cut Guide

  Trashmas Fireplace ** This list is based off the fireplace I have made. ** ** Feel free to use the method on a wall size of your own choosing ** Cardboard Cut List:  x 4 Lower Sides (4in x 1.25 in) x2 Lower Fronts (4in x 1.5in) x2 Upper Pieces (6.25in x  1.25in) x1 Upper Front (6.25in x 1.25in)  x2 Upper Sides (1in x 1.25in) x1 Base Top (7.75in x 2in) x1 Base Front (7.75in x .75in) x2 Base Sides (2in x .75in) (Addition support cuts and battery hiding spaces are up to you) Paperboard Cut List: x1 Back Wall (5in x 5.5in) x200 Bricks (.75in x .5in) *I forgot to count this is a guesstament of how much you will need* Foam Board Cut List: x2 Mantle Base (1.75in x 7.5in) x1 Mantle Top (2.25in x 8.5in)

Stained Glass & Stone Wall Cut Guide

Brick wall with Stained Glass Windows  ** This list is based off the wall I have made. ** ** Feel free to use the method on a wall size of your own choosing ** (Sorry to use both metric and imperial, flip your ruler to the other side.) Wall Supplies :  Chipboard/paperboard (Recycled cereal boards, snack boxes, sketch pad backing etc) Cardboard (a large shipping box will do) Glue Paint & Paint Brushes Cutting Tools (Scissors, Rotary Cutter, Ruler) Cut List:  x70+ Bricks (2"x4")  x40~ Foam Bricks (2cm x 2.5cm) x4 Foam Bricks (3cm x measure to get this number) x1 Cardboard Wall Size List: Window 8.25" x 3.75" Wall 18" x 30" Windows Supplies :  Doll Packaging or Plexiglass or Sheet Protectors (This is up to you) Alcohol markers (Water base markers will work but it is not recommended) Clear glue Card stock paper  Sandpaper (around 100-120 I think) Cut List:  x2 Plastic/Acrylic base (10" x 5") x2 Window patterns (This is up to you to find/design) S