The tip of the day:  

Sometimes when you buy the paper mache books, they are not always in the best shape, so I go over some of the areas with some sand paper to even them out.  I don't get too caught up on trying to make it look perfect though.  Each book has a personality all of its own.

What I am working on today (as I pack for our trip)

. I painted the front of this book with a glossy light grey, then I've put the pink fabric over it. It is now ready to be mod podged.

A close up of the cover painting.

I added a trim to the top (I don't know why it looks longer on the right side) and I may add something to the left side, but for now this is what it looks like!