Diy journal from a composition notebook 2 bees in a pod. A supersimple way to cover a composition book i loves me some of those oldschool composition books. Decorate an ordinary composition book with cute leftover paper scraps and ribbon. And, im sharing the free snappy composition book cover free pattern and tutorial with you. Sewing machinethreadironfabric scissors composition notebook 9 34. Ive even included a free printable of each of the notebook covers for you. Cover composition books from the dollar store with scrap paper and shazam. These are perfect for anyone who loves journals, notebooks or planners. Im a consultant for usborne books and more which not only fuels my need for more books, but helps support my. If you love a luxurious journal cover you will love the project i am sharing today a reusable diy leather journal cover.
The hardsided notebooks dont have to be just for school, though. When i got my cuttlebug a few months ago my 7 year old daughter asked if she could help make a project. Design your own planner with one of these cute ideas something perfect for everyone, whether its big or small, fabric or a notebook, find something you love. Last august, our local fred meyer had them on sale for 25 cents apiece for backtoschool, and k and i laid in a stock to get us well into our old age. Composition book cover with elastic close tutorial sewing projects for kids series. The first thing you need to make fabric book covers is obviously the fabric its the perfect thing for a fabric remnant thats not big enough for making a pillow but you love enough to put on display. Get a luxury leather journal without breaking the bank this diy leather journal cover is made with faux leather and the cricut explore. This tutorial has been on the back burner for about just as long. I just made a cover with leftover quilt fabric, added a few decorative stitches next to seams and wow.
This project works best with a woven cotton thats a little. 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. Measure, cut and adhere paper to the inside covers. While many books may have the size dimensions printed on. Decorate your boring school supplies to make them cute. I love childrens literature and have a passion for reading. In anticipation of having a baby at the end of july, ive been trying to plan a few outdoor adventures with the kiddos before the baby comes. Watch the video below to see what we did and what makes this composition book cover the ultimate cover for your composition book. Diy lace notebook diy diy crafts do it yourself diy art diy tips diy ideas diy lace notebook easy diyhow to make a lace patterned. Make a custom composition book cover with rob appell of.
We used the pinwheels and net prints in turquoise and beige. See more ideas about diy notebook, notebook and crafts. Sew the ends closed at the top and bottom using ladder stitch. If youre a notebook and planner junkie, youre going to love making this easy diy notebook cover for all of your cute notebooks. Insert the front and back covers of the book into the pouches and you have a beautiful composition book cover. Use the top stitching as a guide and sew across once and back once.
Wrap any notebook in fun fabric to make a great journal or notebook for yourself that you will love. Sara from sew sweetness shares a video tutorial for making a simple composition book cover from cork or leather or any fabric that wont fray. I have a sewing class that tackled this project and all of them did very well, itll be a. This is an easy tutorial for sewing a notebook cover. Oct 25, 2018 for this tutorial, im covering a composition book to turn it into a daily writing or bullet journal. Diy journal out of composition notebook rachaels booknook. Composition book cover how to make a notebook journal. This creates the pouches for the cover of the journal. Aug 16, 2016 i love book cover art and i think its a great way to get your creative juices flowing.
You just have to paste some coordinating scrapbook paper onto the cover and construct a pen holder with a glued ribbon. It is quilted and comes with and without the label design. Rob demonstrates how to make an awesome customized book cover using 10 inch squares of precut fabric layer cake. I made an extra for audreys kindergarten teacher great teacher gift.
But i have a hard time following projects through to the finish line. Aug 03, 2015 the last step is to create pockets that the book cover can fit into on both ends to keep it in place. How to make a journal from a composition book my crafty. Becky from patchwork posse shows how you can make a fabric cover for a plain composition book, turning it into a pretty journal. Dont toss old books when you decide to get a kindle or a nook, you can make fun crafts from them, to give as gifts or to decorate your home. Diy a reusable notebook cover with pockets spoonflower blog. Choose the sheet of paper that will cover the front of the notebook and match. Hot glue ribbon along the side of the book to cover the papers edge. Check out my quick and i mean really quick im talking about 10 minutes quick. Diy crafts for your room composition notebook covers composition books creative notebooks international craft fabric journals easy sewing projects sewing tips craft free a supersimple way to cover a composition book. When gluing the paper to your composition book, you can do this a few different ways. Fabric composition notebook cover tutorial smashed peas. Next, use the glue stick to cover the scrapbook paper. Alas, it has reached the point where it only feeds one sheet of paper at a timeit is time for an upgrade.
Diy composition notebooks are one of my favorite projects because they are so. This is a very simple diy project no special skills requiredand the customization options are endless of course. Aug 08, 20 i won a composition covered notebook at a raffle, and love it. See more ideas about journal covers, paper crafts and altered composition books. Composition book cover composition, crafty projects, crafts. Diy leather journal cover easy sewing tutorial orange. Nov 23, 2018 a roundup of diy gifts for book lovers to make and give to your favorite book lovers this holiday season.
If youre wanting to make a larger journal, check out my snappy composition book cover. Jul 15, 20 today i am sharing my tutorial for these quilted composition book covers over at riley blake designs cutting corners. How to make diy composition notebook covers be a better. If youre going to cover a composition book as well, dont just use these measurements. Since i was making these duck tape covered composition books personalized for my daughter, i used my silhouette cameo to cut out letters to adhere on the the font of the books for her classes. If you want your kids to keep using the language skills theyve worked on all year in school, why not make some of these diy letter magnets with them. Mod podge notebooka quick, easy and cute way to update a boring composition. Notebook covers journal covers altered composition notebooks composition notebook journal filofax diy cadeau handmade books altered books altered art are you a list maker. Apr 18, 2017 after your composition book is covered, cover the uneven tape edge with coordinating ribbon using hot glue to adhere it along the edge. My daughter once made a darling cover for an english assignment. Here are 26 creative diy ways to decorate your notebooks. I am not naturally one but have found that if i use them i get so much more accomplished and remember what i need to when i need to. Altered composition book great idea for closure just tie up the ribbons.
Starting with an inexpensive composition book from the dollar store, ill show you how to make a leather journal cover with your cricut. The omniarc ruler is unique in that it has curved grooves to guide your rotary cutter as you cut its easy to create. She had punched holes in her composition and the cardboard, and tied it all together with coordinating. I am addicted to office supplies and i know i am not alone when i say that. Click here to download this free pattern, and then check out our versions below.
Wrap the cover around a small composition book and then decorate the spine. I have a soft spot for those alltoofamiliar black marble composition notebooks. One for the cover and back side of 23 of the composition book, and one to wrap on the front and continue onto of the back. This is an in the hoop project that is completed in 3 quick hoopings. These are such diy book binding hand covers by which you can keep your books safe and gorgeous looking as well. Composition book makeover, duck tape art portfolio. And smiles during homework time are a very good thing. Duck tape covered composition books a diy craft blog. Have you ever shopped for new school supplies and left empty handed because nothing quite fits your personal style. I made the first composition notebook cover a long time ago. Composition book cover home remedies, recipes, and voodoo.
In this diy, im showing you how to create 5 easy notebooks for back to school. Snappy composition book cover fabric covered notebook. We live and breathe by our very old hp psc 15, from school and work projects to printing photos, it has seen many years of projects. Handmade journal black and white floral textured with beaded pen ideas for craft paper notebook composition books. So, if youre ready to get a little creative and have a little fun, ill show you how to upcycle butcher paper, a paper bag, wrapping paper, or any paper into a unique book cover with my easy tutorial.
Both sides will needs their own paper cut to this size, save scraps for later. Joy has some great ideas that your kids will love and make their notebooks unique. How to cover a book with fabric beginner sewing projects. Even the process of creating this book cover will let you cut down on that fabric scrap pile thats been building up for far too long. How to make distressed leatherwrapped books make brand new books look like old leatherbound tomes by covering them in a removable leather jacket that youve distressed and antiqued. A journal or notebook is a great way to record your new undertakings. I love these ideas, and i think girls will love it.
This school year we aim to help inspire those of you seeking creative outlets and end your feelings of helplessness amidst the unor. Altered composition book notebookpretty embossing and i love the matching pen. Its made to cover a standard composition book and its packed with features like a snap front cover, an elastic bookmark, and pockets for notes and pens. Do they like to add pictures and cute designs on all the covers. Altered composition book for christmas lists, journel, wedding planner, the options are limitless good idea for using mini composition book for a journal or notebook. Stylish diy composition book cover fabulessly frugal. Theyll add a timeworn touch to your bookcase and make great handmade gifts for literary friends. Although i do appreciate them and their black and white marble exis. How to turn an inexpensive composition book into a.
Sew a composition book cover fabric book covers, sewing. Follow this easy tutorial to make a personalized journal that is great for your use or as a gift. That about covers itand now were about to cover itliterally. How to turn a composition notebook into a stylish diy. Take an ordinary blank composition book and wrap it in a beautiful fabric cover to create a lovely gift, especially for someone who loves to write. Ive been noodling with ways to make them look prettier. Jul 05, 2017 this post will show you how to cover mini notebooks with fabric in 10 minutes or less. You can embellish the front with applique or embroidery, or just leave it plain.
An italian leather cover for your inexpensive composition book will transform it into an elegant, professional and durable composition book. Sep 21, 2011 fabric composition notebook cover tutorial filed under. Adult sewing, fabric, gift ideas, home decor sewing, sewing, tutorials for some reason i cannot quite put my finger on, we are having quite the babysplosion this august and september around these parts, its raining babies i tell you. Before you watch the video, be sure to download the templates here.
Now you have a completed cover with pen holder, pockets, and page makers. How to turn a composition notebook into a stylish diy journal. With the gluecovered paper, line up the corner of the paper with the corner. Take your long tube and mark the middle, pin the middle at the chalk mark and sew a straight stitch across the tube to connect it to the cover.
One of the items you always see are composition books. The measurements in my tutorial will make a leather journal cover to fit a 5. You can customize everything from the cover to the index, or even add pockets to the covers. This notebook cover uses prints from our mika collection. With this tutorial we are providing some example images you may. Not only is this leather composition book cover inexpensive to make yourself, it is reusable too. Book cover diy homemade journal scrapbook paper ideas for 2019 this composition notebook is so overly nicely decorated. This free sewing project shows you how to decorate your notebooks. It works with any fabric, and is a great opportunity for personalization by using spoonflower to print your own design. Composition book cover so first, youll need a piece of fabric thats roughly 1. A roundup of diy gifts for book lovers to make and give to your favorite book lovers this holiday season. Diy mod podgemod podge craftsfun craftsmod podge ideasmodge podge projectsquick craftsart projectscomposition.
Not only is this leather composition book cover inexpensive to make. And the great thing is that once the notebook is full, the cover can be reused. Its much nicer to look at a cool design or elegant print than to look at a dull book cover. Jan 08, 2019 if youre a notebook and planner junkie, youre going to love making this easy diy notebook cover for all of your cute notebooks. I use one for my journal, one for my sewing journal, one to carry with me to take notes or jot down ideas in.
Cover large or mini composition with fabric just using modge podge. This is the exact method that i used to turn octobers gratitude embroidery pattern into a gratitude journal. The fabric covers have an elastic strap to keep them closed when not in use. For this particular composition book, the measurements were. How to cover mini notebooks with fabric sisters, what. See more ideas about notebook covers, fabric book covers and sewing projects. Upgrading your inexpensive composition book into a gorgeous embossed journal or diary is easy to do with cricuts cuttlebug. Doesnt this rainbow composition book cover just make you smile. 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. 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. How to make a fabric journal cover in nine easy steps. Not only can you find them everywhere, but theyre the quintessential blank slate for making a diy journal. Notebook i used composition notebooks but you can use any.
Composition books are a staple in back to school supplies, but disguise them in pretty fabric and they can infiltrate other areas in your life and serve a purpose at the same time. Please be sure to measure yours to double check as ive discovered that not all composition books are the same size. Make a unique journal or notebook that suits your style with this diy composition book cover tutorial. And most of these book cover projects would likely be simple and easy enough for a beginner to make. Oct 02, 2015 cindys guest, jo packham from where women cook, demonstrates how to make book covers from riley blake fabrics. It might surprise you just how many types of crafts you can create. Diy composition notebooks are one of my favorite projects because they are so doggone easy to make. She got some cardboard, cut it to size, added a little batting and fabric that she covered the cardboard with, and glued down. Diy mod podge mod podge crafts mod podge ideas modge podge projects art projects composition notebook covers altered composition books altered books notebook diy podge notebook mod podge notebooka quick, easy and cute way to update a boring composition notebook. They designed this awesome notebook cover exclusively for dear stella, and were offering it as a free pattern download. Cover your notebooks with a pretty composition book cover to make notetaking more fun. Essay on my transformation transforms nation action without vision creates division.
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