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How to make your own decorative paperweights

10 minute project: Handmade home-office accessories look pretty and keep your papers in perfect order

Updated November 14, 2013

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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.

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