Well, here is my finished one!! Notice I took the measurement so you could see this is a small notebook. If you don't show the measurements they all look regular size!!

The top picture is a picture so you can see the glossy finish. There are several kinds of glue that do this--also regular white glue thinned down works just as well! This glue can get pricey!!

Update

The first picture is a before of the new project I'm starting. The notebook is the small kind, I have my sandpaper to take the "waxy" layer off the notebook, embellishments, and of course my paper! When I'm done with one, I will post the after pic :)

Also an updated pic of the completed altered journal I started a few weeks ago. My daughter is using it for a gift...put with a nice pen this does make a great gift for any occasion. I've used them for birthdays and retirement so far!

Next "session" we will discuss the inside :) I will show you "tricks" for that :)

Well....I've not been doing my altered art much lately...too busy going to work and out in the pool :) It's 100 degrees hot out there!! I am working on the one that has the silver heart in the middle. I will post pictures soon. I'm not really pleased with it yet, and I'm sure it needs some more "help" :) I still love doing them, and I have a Christmas project in mind for the smaller ones....stay tuned :)