Design Ideas For Notebook Cover – Looking for easy ideas on how to cover cute DIY notebooks? Here are 5 easy ideas that are perfect for crafters of all ages, from preschoolers to adults. It’s a great way to both express yourself and finally use up all those fun art supplies you’ve been saving. So get out all the markers/stickers/washi tape and let’s get started.
I don’t know about you, but I love notebooks and journals. I keep one at work, one at home, and I always carry a small travel notebook and crayons in my preschooler’s purse. But, unfortunately, notebooks with cute patterns and words are not cheap. A less expensive option is to buy a large package of plain notebooks and make the cover yourself.
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First, I’ll show you how I created the book in the photo above. I made a dozen of these books as Valentine’s Day gifts for my friends. I asked each friend what her favorite color was, so that’s the color I used for the name tag. Then I cut out 12 different colored stars and randomly placed one on each book. It was a fun way to create a cohesive group of books, but still personalized for each individual friend.
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Cut your scrapbook paper to the desired shape. I used a heart hole punch from Michaels to make this step easier since I was making a bunch of books. I also wanted to write the names on all the books, but my handwriting is not the best. Instead I used a hole punch from We R Memory Keepers which was the coolest tool ever (not the cheapest but I always use coupons for this type of purchase)
Then apply glue or double-sided tape on the back of the note paper and carefully place it on the cover of the notebook, smoothing out any bubbles or wrinkles.
With your scrapbook paper in place, it’s time to get creative! Use markers, tape and paint to further decorate the notebook cover. I looked at different scrapbook page layouts on Pinterest for ideas for lines and stars.
If I were to do this project again, I would probably use a thicker marker since the pen is too delicate. That’s the beauty of a project like this: with each subsequent book you decorate, you can try a new idea or technique.
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One of the easiest ways to add personality to a notebook cover is to create a pattern with tape. Use a ruler and a light pencil to mark where your tape will go. Then simply place the washi tape in line with the pencil marks and trim the excess tape. You can create a stripe, polka dot or even chevron design!
If you’re feeling artistic, you can use stencils to create shapes and patterns with paint. Simply place the stencil on the notebook cover and use a sponge to apply the desired color paint. Or you can use stamps and colored inks to create interesting layered patterns.
Handwrite your favorite quote, motivational statement or even your name with a quality marker. This is a great way to make your notebook cover really unique and special.
Stick some Instax photos of memorable moments on your cover. If you are using the book for a seasonal purpose, such as a summer journal, some beach photos are the perfect inspiration for your writing.
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Personalizing your notebook cover is a fun and easy project that will make using your book much more enjoyable. So go ahead, grab your materials and get creative! Your notebooks will thank you for it. Why not create your own simple DIY notebook cover to make your journal stand out from the crowd and make it even more attractive to write in?
This tutorial shows you how to make your own DIY magazine cover. Whether revising for school, drawing, or filling out to-do lists, you can use this tutorial to create an exact copy of what I created, or use it as inspiration to create something you like!
In just six very easy steps, you will have your own beautiful journal, and I promise you, you really won’t forget to use it because it looks so cute!
This background is very simple but effective. You can use any color or texture of paper to match the theme or color palette you want for your magazine cover.
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The first thing you need to do is cut two pieces of paper or paper the same width as your journal and about 2 inches long.
Tear the cardboard paper along the top edge of one piece and the bottom edge of the other.
Use a glue stick to attach the details to the top and bottom of the journal. Trim the excess paper.
You can choose to make the whole frame as well as make pieces for the sides of the cover. Also, you can cut many pieces of paper and make a collage background. It’s time to play with different designs and be creative!
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Place your design on a flat surface or the front of a notebook before gluing to ensure that the composition fits well and that you like the final background.
If you prefer a fabric cover, you can use fabric scraps to make a really unique cover. Place the pieces of fabric on top of each other to create the background, then proceed to the second step below.
For a completely different kind of journal cover, check out this cult journal cover tutorial on our sister site Scrap Fabric Love.
You can also be creative and choose a different word, or maybe even personalize it with a title like Kristen’s Diary.
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If you have a goal for your new journal, perhaps you can use these words instead. For example, “Journal of Dreams” or “Journal of Garbage”.
If you choose a trendy background, you probably want to keep the letters quite simple, but if you follow this guide completely, you can choose a stylish scrapbook paper to cut your letters.
At this stage you can use a combination of plain colored paper, glitter paper and patterned paper. Play around and see what works best.
If you write carefully and have a steady hand, you can use a pencil to draw the letters on the patterned paper.
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Make sure you draw on the design side and not the back of the paper or the letters are upside down when you come to cut them out.
If your hand is not too steady, create the word you want to use on the computer by choosing a font you like and adjust it to the size you want. You can then print the letters, cut them out and trace them onto patterned paper.
Even better, if your paper fits into a printer, you can print the outlines of the letter right on the paper and cut them directly.
If you really don’t like the idea of cutting out your own letters, you can always buy pre-made letters. Some even have a sticky back, which makes them super easy and simple to add.
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Next, you need to glue the letters on the cover of the diary with your own hands. A clear glue like Elmers is best. (Also, it doesn’t hurt that it’s washable!)
To skip the gluing step, you can use contact paper with an adhesive backing that can be stuck directly down.
The next step is to use a pair of scissors to cut out any shapes you want to decorate the notebook cover with.
Greeting cards or magazines can be a great place to find such items to decorate your magazine cover. I also love to cut up greeting cards to make gift tags.
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If you want to seal the lid and make it more durable, you can add a layer of Mod Podge at this stage. Make sure you are completely dry before using the diary.
Here is my finished magazine cover. I really enjoyed keeping this wonderful journal. I really like how it turned out, it was so easy to do but looks really cool! I think the black outline really makes it stand out and stand out a bit more.
I’m going to use it to keep all my notes and to-do lists in one place, but I think I’d also like to use it as a journal.
This journal makes a great gift idea for a teenage girl about to start high school. It can even be personalized with her name and made in a style she likes.
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This is also a great project for young children to have a coloring book.
What do you think Is there someone in your life who likes to keep a journal or write? Do you think they would like some of our DIY magazine cover ideas?
I would like to hear from you if yes or even