Stylish diy composition book cover fabulessly frugal. Turn a book into an art journal a tutorial may 6, 2012 by ashley hackshaw i love making art journals using composition books but old books are another great way to make a journal. Can you believe that this it took a lot of work but now the journal below is full of memories, notes, lists, drawings, etc. Mead composition book is ready for any assignment, grab it and go. Aug 17, 2015 with a pretty fabric cover and lace trim and the ribbon bookmark, its the perfect journal for recording your thoughts or your chemistry homework. Providing a 2nd journal for the patients loved one is a big help for both of them. A musthave for any student, also a great notebook for teachers. Theres still time to make this christmas journal gift for all those kids on your list who love to write and draw, it makes a great small gift or a nice add on to a larger gift. I hope that you and your loved ones will never have the need for a medical treatment notes journal, but the reality of life is that you may. I started scrapping in 2006 and was quickly addicted. I live with my husband, 7 and 4 year old daughters, and a pug named pixie in crystal lake, illinois which is in the burbs nw of chicago.
Inexpensive, easy unicorn composition notebook tutorial. Diy journal from a composition notebook 2 bees in a pod. Selfadhesive pink contact paper was perfect for covering my composition book in a durable, pale pink finish. Jul 28, 2016 today im excited to share with you a tutorial to make these diy hogwarts house notebooks as a part of the happy harry potter series at rae gun ramblings. Binding your own books is a great way to make a custom sizeshape paper type book to carry with you as a journal or sketch book or a way to build a custom scrapbook for a specific event. If the pages are sewn in i just pull out a few pages from each section. I love making art journals using composition books but old books are another great way to make a journal. Not only can you find them everywhere, but theyre the quintessential blank slate for making a diy journal. Apr 29, 2014 providing a 2nd journal for the patients loved one is a big help for both of them. Such a pretty journal to jot down your thoughts onthego. The pages i tore out of the first composition book, i am thickening the pages front and back as individual event pages. See more ideas about altered composition books, altered composition notebooks and altered books. Heres the supply list to make these fun diy journals. The snappy composition book cover features a snapclosed cover, an elastic bookmark, and inside pockets.
Sep 06, 2012 diy washi tape smash bookjournal posted. Composition books are the cornerstone of inventors, scientists, and school kids, however they are ugly and boring. Jul 19, 2015 ive had so much fun making these adorable journals. I want to bask in the sun, dip my toes in the lake and laugh with friends. Sep 28, 2017 i live with my husband, 7 and 4 year old daughters, and a pug named pixie in crystal lake, illinois which is in the burbs nw of chicago. How to make a diy journal notebook from scrapbook paper. Now you can customize the cheap workhorse composition book into a beautiful personalized journal using abundant and diverse scrapbook paper you get at the. It is a simple process and you will get so much enjoyment out of it. Making a composition book art journal handmade journals.
After making crease, open back up, place more glue strips in corners, then stick them back down. Open the composition book to the page you want to make into a pocket. Jan 25, 2018 heres the supply list to make these fun diy journals. Diy journals, ideas for making a handmade journal with cover art tutorial, binding tips, easy craft ideas with step by step instructions for making from. Composition book you can find these at the dollar store, office supply or most discount stores black paint found at any craft storei used martha stewart multipurpose satin in beetle black painters tape. Free tutorial with pictures on how to make a notebook journal in under 30 minutes by sewing with fabric, scissors, and glue. These are perfect for anyone who loves journals, notebooks or planners. Jan 22, 2018 diy nosew fabric book and journal cover. Snappy composition book cover fabric covered notebook. Diy nosew fabric book and journal cover times with kai.
Now you can customize the cheap workhorse composition book into a beautiful personalized journal using abundant and diverse scrapbook paper you get at the craft store. Its ali from home crafts by ali, here to share with you how you can take a plain composition book and make it into a cute journal. If you purchase something through one of those links, you wont pay a penny more, but ill. Turn an inexpensive notebook into a beautiful journal with my free pattern for a fabric covered notebook. With the gluecovered paper, line up the corner of the paper with the corner.
Choose the sheet of paper that will cover the front of the notebook and match. Home journaling making a composition book art journal. Cut a v at the top and bottom of the book in the middle, right at the spine, then fold the edges in to the inside cover of the notebook. I hope that you find this diy journal for your medical treatment notes as helpful as ive found it in my experience. How to make diy composition notebook covers be a better. Codex book binding is an easy way to make a very polished hard cover book completely customized to meet your needs. I am using them for everything from primary journals, to my book store, to recipe books. Journaling, creative writing, note taking, sketching, you name it. This post may contain affiliate links, which means that i may receive a commission if you make a purchase using these links. I am using them for everything from primary journals, to my book store, to recipe books and.
Find all the books, read about the author, and more. Next, use the glue stick to cover the scrapbook paper. Make a unique journal or notebook that suits your style with this diy composition book cover tutorial. Jaime from thats my letter here to share diy christmas journals made from inexpensive kids composition books. You need to work quickly so the glue doesnt dry before the next step. You can customize everything from the cover to the index, or even add pockets to the covers. Make a beautiful handmade journal make it and love it. Carefully peel off the backing from the contact paper and apply to the cover of the composition book. Pay special attention to the edges of the notebook. Design your own planner with one of these cute ideassomething perfect for everyone, whether its big or small, fabric or a notebook, find something you love.
These journals range from agendas to keep your plans organized, notebooks to write down. Diy journals, to be precise, the kind that is so pretty you will want to carry them around with you all of the time to show them off, that is when you are not documenting notes and thoughts about your day and life in them. Approachable you may find the words flowing more freely written in a comp book, especially if you happen to have a mental barrier to wasting pages in a more expensive journal. With a pretty fabric cover and lace trim and the ribbon bookmark, its the perfect journal for recording your thoughts or your chemistry homework. Place one of your cut out cover pieces over the top of the journal, leaving as close the same amount hanging off the top and bottom as you can. Not only is this leather composition book cover inexpensive to make yourself, it is reusable too. Fingers crossed that the weather gods are listening. Follow this easy tutorial to make a personalized journal that is great for your use or as a gift. One entry a day, you can easily attach a photograph, and you can set daily reminders as welllove this app. This madeover composition notebook can be a daily journal, an exercise or food log, a gratitude journal, a study journal, a quote book, or anything you would like it to be. It is now my sincere wish that the weekend goes by at a snails pace.
Well, i have some adorable journals waiting to be made. Learn tips and techniques, from beauty and the stampers jean piersanti. Plus, its a great option when a fancy designer journal isnt in the budget. How to make an altered composition book art journal. Grab your supplies, get crafting, and in 30 minutes or less you will have a journal ready for you to use. Start by covering the composition book with a thin layer of mod podge, matte gel medium, or adhesive of your choice. I have a soft spot for those alltoofamiliar black marble composition notebooks.
I was an avid scrapper until late summer of 2010 when we started our adoption journey, at that point i was overwhelmed with paperwork and emotions. Using the mod podge, glue a portion of the ribbon to the spine of the composition book about 3. A journal or notebook is a great way to record your new undertakings. How to turn a composition notebook into a stylish diy journal. In addition to the traditional composition book styles, look for mini composition books that fit easily in a purse or briefcase, as well as a composition notebook with extra features, like a zippered pouch, so you can store pens, loose pages and other items conveniently with your composition book. Diy journal out of composition notebook rachaels booknook. Arts and crafts, scrapbooking 44 comments i recently stumbled across the most amazing, super cute, super easy to use gratitude journal app on the iphone. Today im excited to share with you a tutorial to make these diy hogwarts house notebooks as a part of the happy harry potter series at rae gun ramblings. Oct 31, 20 how to make an altered composition book art journal.
Product title five star composition book, college ruled, 100 sheets, color choice will vary 09343 average rating. The ribbon will be used as a book mark for the journal. Aug 16, 2016 turn an inexpensive notebook into a beautiful journal with my free pattern for a fabric covered notebook. I collect playing cards, and we play these big group games with them, but inevitably you will end up losing a few of the cards, especially if middle schoolers are involved. Turn a composition book into a beautiful journal sew. Lined journals can be used for various purposes such as a diary, planner, notebook and organizer. Ive even included a free printable of each of the notebook covers for you. Pastel pink notebook journal, composition book, letter size 8. How to make a day planner from a composition book angelab. Aug, 2014 ive had so much fun making these adorable journals.
Get a luxury leather journal without breaking the bank this diy leather journal cover is made with faux leather and the cricut explore. How to make a journal from a composition book my crafty. Diy journal for your medical treatment notes organized 31. Wrap the cover around a small composition book and then decorate the spine. I have, for both used scrapbooking paper that i wasent very fond of, old receipts, junk mail, wrapping paper, napkins. Folder or other stiff paper stack 8 sheets of paper and fold in half.
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