Tuesday, September 13, 2011

Tutorial Tuesday

Good Morning!!!

Took a quick trip to Michaels yesterday...okay maybe it wasn't quick, more like I roamed the isles for over an hour looking for some inspiration for a project I have been wanting to try out.  I found all kinds of paper that I needed to have, 6 sheets of scrapbook paper for $1!!!  Recently, I have been seeing all kinds of tutorials for decorating the old school composition notebooks as journals, and thought all my newly purchased stack of paper would be perfect.  

Here's a photo of my first attempt
 So excited to make more, I think they will make fun gifts, especially once you personalize them with all the decorative paper and embellishments, like chandelier crystals!!!

Supplies:
  • composition notebook
  • mod podge
  • paint brush
  • scrapbook paper, wrapping paper, fabric or any decorative paper you like
  • cardstock
  • ribbon
  • scissors or paper cutter (if you are terrible at cutting straight lines like me)
  • a brayer (special lil mod podge tool available at most craft stores)
  • embellishments
Directions:
  • Trim 2 pages of your decorative paper to about 1" bigger than the book.
  • Trim 2 sheets of card stock for inside of the front & back covers to desired size (think I cut mine about 1/4" smaller than the cover).  I used black cardstock to match the decorative paper.
  • Use paint brush to apply Mod Podge over the entire front cover, then lay 1 piece of your decorative paper over the Mod Podge.  Use the brayer to help smooth out any bubbles.
  • Cut slits on the corners to help fold in.
  • Apply Mod Podge to the inside cover of the book to adhere the 1" pieces of paper that are folded in.
  • Cut ribbon to desired length, then paste 2" of it to the inside cover.
  • Paste 1 sheet of cardstock to the inside cover, over the ribbon.  Smooth out with brayer.
  • Repeat for the back side and back inside cover.
  • Place something heavy over entire book for a few hours.

Linking to:
DIY Club

Transformation Thursday

The Shabby Nest

Tickled Pink at 504 Main



5 comments:

  1. Thanks for stopping by today! My show will be at Vandenberg AFB, CA. By the way, I love the notebook! Make sure you link it up to Time to Shine!!!

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  2. I keep wanting to do this too...but have not tried it. It looks great!

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  3. I just made a notebook, but I love yours way more than my version! I'm your newest follower and would love if you joined us over at Sew Woodsy and link this up!

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  4. That is gorgeous and so classy. Much better than a marble notebook. :-) I am a new follower from Blue Cricket Design. Vicky @ www.messforless.net

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  5. It looks so great, and even goes will the theme of your blog! :)

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