Sometimes I have ideas for projects that I don't know how to make. Like at all. That was the case with these paper medallions. I wasn't ever super into scrap booking, and when I was, it never involved much more than cutting and pasting paper and pictures. So I'm not going to lie to you, figuring these suckers out took me awhile, but when I did I was in love with them.
1. You will need:
* Paper { I chose old thrifted maps}
* Scissors
* Stapler
* Mod Podge or glue
* Large hole punch if you have one
2. Cut two long strips of paper. The length and width of the paper will give you the dimensions of your medallion. If you want small medallion cut your paper strip shorter and thinner. If you would like a large medallion, cut your strips wide and long.
3. Fold your paper back and forth like an accordion.
4. Staple, or glue if you have patience { i don not. ha!}, making sure that you overlap the edges so the accordion "design" doesn't get messed up.
5. When you are done stapling you should have a circle like this.
6. Flip the circle on it's side so the paper is flat.
7. Punch out two paper circles for the middle of the medallion.
8. Push the flat paper circle together until their is no space in the middle, be careful though, if you let go your paper will go flying. You should have your glue close by. Squeeze a good amount of Mod Podge or glue in the center of the medallion.
9. Press one of your circle punches in the center. Press down for one minute. Repeat on the other side. I placed one of Dylan's books on the medallion for about 5 minutes to make sure it stayed in place while it dried.
I REALLY love the way these turned out. I am going to hang them in my living room. I love that you can make these in any size. Can you image making small ones for cards or gift tags? So cute!
Happy crafting!
april
xoxo
