Homemade Bride Magazine Spring 2014 | Page 63

63 CHECK OUT OUR NEW GUEST BOOK DESIGN FOR THE CREATIVE AND DARING COUPLE! This standing accordion fold guest book stands tall while guests leave sweet messages for the bride and groom. With the right design and color scheme, this guest book can be moved behind the sweetheart table for dinner creating a great backdrop for amazing photos! Price: $80 Time: 2.5 hours 1 Prep for Painting • If you decide to create an accent design on 3 the doors (like the chevron pattern shown • With your accent color, paint over your design sturdy surface. 2 choice, covering the design completely. Painting • Paint around the taped off areas with the chalkboard paint. • Remember to paint all sides of the doors and the back. • Do this for both doors and let dry. • Apply a second coat of chalkboard paint • Once both doors are dry, slowly peel off the painters tape to reveal your design. here) layout your doors side by side on a • Measure and tape off the design of your Applying your Design 4 applying an extra coat if needed. Attaching the Hinges • Lay out both doors side by side and face down on a study surface. (The hinges will be attached to the back of the doors) • With the hinges facing up, screw in place allowing the doors to fold accordion style. • Attached three hinges to create a sturdy bond between the door panels. • Keep folded up for easy transportation. for complete coverage. homemade-bride.blogspot.com • SPRING/SUMMER 2014