Tutorial: Happy Desktop Mantra

Here's an idea for a fun little project that can be finished in no time!

The project: Making a desktop "Happy Place". A small inexpensive acrylic frame embellished in some way so that when you look at it you feel happy. This can include a mantra, your favorite quote or pictures of your loved ones. Here's mine with my goal for this year...EAT healthy PRAY more LOVE completely...inspired by the popular book title.

 - Acrylic frame, available at all Dollar Stores or here on amazon.com.

- Scraps of scrapbooking supplies.

- Pictures (if desired)

Simply take the white paper from the frame. Most of these state the dimensions of the frame right on them. You can use any size you want. This one is a 4x6", but mine above is a bit more small than that, measuring just 3x5".




Cut paper to those dimensions and start building a mini scrapbook page.

To add dimension, you can also adhere rub-ons, cut paper or stickers to the outside fromt of the frame. I did this by cutting some extra petals from the flower I used and using gluedots to adhere them to the front, lining them up perfectly with the existing flower.






Voila! Isn't it cute? I just love mine and it really brightens up my drudgery old computer space. I hope you are inspired to create your own HAPPY PLACE for your desktop.


Supplies Used - Cardstock: Scenic Route, Patterned Paper: American Crafts; October Afternoon, Bird Rub-On: Scenic Route, Alphabet Sitckers: Scenic Route; October Afternoon; Rub-On: Creative Cafe, Corner Punck: EK Success