How to make your own decorative paperweights
Give family photos, scrapbooking paper or leftover gift wrap a playful makeover by transforming them into decorative paperweights.
1. Cut chosen image 1/2 inch larger than your acrylic block.
2. Coat block lightly with Diamond Glaze glue.
3. Place image face down onto glue and move around to evenly coat.
4. Smooth out any air bubbles.
5. Trim when dry.
Get the look: Aladine acrylic blocks, scrapbooking paper, envelopes, Deserres. Diamond Glaze glue, Diamondglaze.
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