Step: 1

Paper Preparation for Both Projects: Place watercolor paper on flat, protected work surface. Note: You will be working with 3 hues of paint: a light tone, a medium tone and a dark tone. Brush plain water across paper with paintbrush. Mix a tablespoon of medium-toned paint with &½ tablespoon water. Brush thinned paint across paper quickly, using long strokes. Let dry thoroughly.

Step: 2

Use dark-toned paint to stencil design in desired patterns. With paintbrush or Spouncer^™, dab small amounts of paint at a time into stencil openings.

Step: 3

Apply paint to stamp with either sponge applicator or brush. Stamp over stenciling as desired with light-toned paint. Reapply paint as needed.

Step: 4

For Journal Cover: Prepare watercolor paper according to directions above.

Step: 5

Remove journal cover. With a ruler and pencil, trace its outline onto back side of stamped paper. Cut out and glue to cover of journal. Let dry (about 20 minutes).

Step: 6

Reassemble journal, then tie lengths of ribbon to spine.

Step: 7

For Envelope and Card: Prepare watercolor paper according to directions above.

Step: 8

Break open an envelope from card package and lay flat on work surface. Place flattened envelope on backside of stamped paper; trace exact shape. Cut out envelope shape from watercolor paper, fold as original and glue sides to hold.

Step: 9

Cut a rectangle from remaining stamped paper and slide into card frame. Embellish if desired with shapes cut from painted watercolor paper.

Step: 10

For Butterfly Box Frame: Prepare watercolor paper according to directions above.

Step: 11

Fold and clip corners of stamped paper to fit inside frame. Insert stamped paper into frame and re-attach backing.

Step: 12

Cut designs from stamped paper and attach to front of frame if desired.