Turn a simple composition notebook into a bullet journal planner. So here are my instructions and measurements to make your own cute journals. When i got my cuttlebug a few months ago my 7 year old daughter asked if she could help make a project. I want to bask in the sun, dip my toes in the lake and laugh with friends. A variety of pretty paper, stickers and hand drawn graphics to download, print and use. The pages turn nicely and the paper quality is very nice. Did this week fly by as quickly for you as it did for me. I got a little carried away and turned my paper pieced block into a quilted cover for a composition notebook and havent looked back since. If you like to include a lot of details, youll probably need a larger notebook. They re perfect for sticking into the planner or attaching to the front door or bathroom mirror so the kids don t walk out without the things they need. This pdf is designed to accompany a youtube workshop.
Diy journal from a composition notebook 2 bees in a pod. Turn a drab composition notebook into a fab colorful design with a notebook makeover. Place the sheet sticky face down on the composition book, aiming for about the same edge spacing as was previously observed. Turn a composition book into a beautiful journal sew. Notebook designed to take meeting notes and turn them into actions 6x8. I love making art journals using composition books but old books are another great way to make a journal. I picked up about a dozen of these composition books recently during a back to school clearance sale for like 50 cents. Next, put adhesive on the back of this on all four edges, then diagonally.
This compact stencil slides along your journal page, allowing you to create layouts quickly and accurately. Since i add layers of paint and collage, the first thing i do is thin out the book. Each section helps break down your grand ideas into realistic pieces and action items that keep you motivated and on track throughout the process of hatching your. Now, you will have a solid attachment for the paper to be placed on top of the composition notebook. Today, im going to show you how to transform a boring composition notebook into a stylish diy journal you can use for planning, bullet. Turn a composition notebook into a beautiful bullet. How to turn an ordinary hardback book into a pda notebook. Its pretty easy to turn an inexpensive and boring plain jane composition book into a unique and personalized journal.
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. Moleskine does have a planner journal but again it wasnt exactly what i needed. If you like the scheduling function of planner pages but dont want to lug around a heavy book, you can simply keep the current months pages handy. First, measure your composition book, then measure out that same size on a piece of decorative paper. I prefer the bound, college ruled books with no holes punched, but there are a huge variety to choose from. I started by just ripping out pages from a couple of old books i had one i am planning on altering and would be ripping pages out of anyways as well as tearing up pieces of the scrapbook paper. Or tuck one into a lunchbox for a midday note for your little one. Ive had so much fun making these adorable journals. Jul 25, 2012 i dont know what i would do without my day planner. Other colorful notebook designs to choose from in our store.
You can watch the video tutorial below, or keep scrolling for the full write up. Have you or your child written your own story or book do you dream of having your creation professionally bound into a quality hard covered book that will last a lifetime. Turn a composition book into a beautiful journal once the glue has dried on the ribbon add the colored duct tape to the spine to seal the edges of the paper and the ribbon. Composition book size is 9 34 x 7 12 inch overall with durable black marble hard covers, a secure sewn binding and stitchedin sheets.
Taking a ruler, evenly push the rest of the duct tape sheet onto the cover, while peeling the backing off. The only issue is that its lined and thats about it. Transforming composition books into journals and writing. Transform a sketchbook or composition notebook into a unique and creative planner. This oneofakind planning notebook includes 160 pages broken down into three sections to help you structure, organize, and implement your ideas. I felt like i wasnt the type to start a dot journal. But lately, this particular board has been my absolute favorite, composition book planners and bullet journals. Adding calendar to my composition book to know when english assignments are due.
Make a diy moleskine planner from a moleskine notebook. How to make an altered composition book art journal. Use it to create yearly, monthly and weekly spreads. I am using them for everything from primary journals, to my book store, to recipe books and more. Just turn those empty pages into drawing paper for the kids. Turn that empty or full composition book into a great looking ipad cover. If i use fun kids papers they could be great for an alphabet book.
How to turn a composition book into a decorative notebook. I totally stocked up on the wide ruled too, not that skinny college ruled kind. No matter what youre looking for or where you are in the world, our global marketplace of sellers can help you find unique and affordable options. All you need are sharpie markers to turn boring in to beautiful. Turn a plain composition book into a work of art worthy of giftgiving or keeping for yourself. Scrapbook paper, colorful paper, paper with cute patterns. 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. But something smaller will be easier to carry, and it will take up less room in your backpack. These are perfect for anyone who loves journals, notebooks or planners. You name it, having a cute notebook is almost always better. How to make a quilted composition notebook cover karen overton, the quilt rambler, demonstrates how to cover a simple composition notebook with quilted fabric including a zipper pocket for pens and pencils. As part of the island batik ambassador program, i was challenged in march to make a mini quilt using paper piecing or foundation piecing.
I got these measurements from my mother who made about 3 dozen journals for the young women in. How to turn a composition notebook into a stylish diy. I used kylas from post as the additional inspiration for my diy planner. Stick the strip onto the cover smoothing it in place from the middle, working towards the edges to minimize bumps. How to make a day planner from a composition book angelab. Diy journal out of composition notebook rachaels booknook. Place only what you need on your desk, fridge, or clipboard, or tuck them into a notebook or folder youre already using. Academic planner from a composition notebook, and duck. Use a straight edge to push it down and its completely flat. Stickers, photos, or anything else you want to add. Turn a book into an art journal a tutorial may 6, 2012 by ashley hackshaw. How to make a quilted composition notebook cover the.
Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. Mar 23, 2015 how to make a day planner from a composition book. How to turn a composition notebook into a personalized journal. A fun and easy project using inexpensive materials to help keep you on track.
Today, im going to show you how to transform a boring composition notebook into a stylish diy journal you can use for planning, bullet journaling, studying, doodling, daily journaling, scrapbooking, creative writing, or anything else that strikes your fancy. And this board is where i found a post on the transformation of a moleskine notebook. My createa book, publishing can make this dream come true. Not everyones planning needs are the same so when you make your own you get to decide how much area you give to each. It is tedious workmeasuring, counting, drawingbut it was kind of a nice change of pace for me. You may prefer spiral, wide ruled or a larger or smaller size. Spiralbound notebooks lie flat, but composition books and similar notebooks with a sewn binding won. It is now my sincere wish that the weekend goes by at a snails pace. Youll need to remove the pages so if your book isnt empty, it needs to be. With a few simple items, you can take a plain covered composition notebook and turn them into a personalized gift for someoneor just a special notebook for the kids for school.
The start of our 6 month planner made from a composition book. The composition notebook journal stencil turns an ordinary, inexpensive college ruled composition book into a bullet journal planner. How to turn a composition notebook into a stylish diy journal. I am all the above but when i saw the dot journal movement start up a few years ago, i kind of rolled my eyes. I have a really cute notebook that i would like to be my agenda. How can i turn my lined notebook into an agendaplanner. I received a complimentary copy of the book, dot journaling. It says its a homeschool planner calendar, however, it would make a cheap and easy planner for anybody. This is pretty cool, reminds me of mine, only difference is the month is in one page, the back for notes, and the next sheet is weekly. Action day worlds best action meeting notebook designed to. Steps cover the book with plain paper of your choice. Covered composition books mini ones for stocking stuffers and teachers gifts. How to make your own school planner with pictures wikihow. Fingers crossed that the weather gods are listening.
How to turn an inexpensive composition book into a. You can probably tell i like decorating things with cute paper. Forget the macbook air, theres a new lightweight portable in town join our new video maker kip kay as he shows you how to turn a modified hardback book in to a pda powered laptop with keyboard. Upgrading your inexpensive composition book into a gorgeous embossed journal or diary is easy to do with cricuts cuttlebug.
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