In the June 2009 issue, we showed you how to embellish a guitar accent for a rockin' look (see page 64). If you're ready to create a guitar of your own, download this guitar template as a PDF or PNG file, and then follow the instructions below Allison Davis's rockin' layout.

Purely an Entertainer by Allison Davis. Supplies Cardstock: Bazzill Basics Paper; Patterned paper: Pink Paislee (black), Sandylion (blue), SEI (gray) and Scenic Route (red); Transparency: Best Creation, Inc.; Chipboard notes and brads: Deluxe Designs; Letter stickers: Doodlebug Design ("an") and Making Memories ("purely"); Chipboard letters: American Crafts; Glimmer spray: Tattered Angels; Paint: Making Memories; Ink: Fluid Chalk Ink, ColorBox, Clearsnap; Embroidery floss: DMC; Pen: Zig Memory System, EK Success; Adhesive: Glue Dots International; E-Z Runner, Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L.

Create a Jammin' Guitar

Follow these easy steps to create a cool guitar:

1. Draw or trace a guitar design onto the back of patterned paper. (Note: Or download the image using the links above and print it on patterned paper.) Cut it out.

2. Cut four 1/4"-tall strips of dark cardstock and adhere them to the guitar shape to create the frets. Use a ruler and pencil to draw five lines for the guitar strings (about 1/4" apart), then stitch over the lines. Note: If you prefer not to stitch, you can use craft wire for the guitar strings.

3. Add a brad to the top of each stitched line for a finished look.

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June 2009