Cut/tear a page from within the journal.  Decorated, this will become your cover.  You can get creative and cut/tear the edges into a desired shape; or neatly cut from the journal (as shown in the video), leaving its original shape.  

Write/draw a message/artwork that inspires you!

Paint a coat of Mod Podge on the journal cover.  

Press your masterpiece onto the wet Mod Podge, and press out any bubbles. Let dry.  

Coat your artwork with Mod Podge.  Let dry.  

You may like to add beads, gold leaf, gems, glitter, buttons, string . . . use your imagination and have FUN!  Paint Mod Podge where you would like to add embellishments, press decorations into the Mod Podge.  Let dry.  Finally, recoat with a final layer of Mod Podge.  

Be inspired each time you see your beautiful journal that you created from your heART!