Make covered composition book

Use your foam brush to spread a thin layer across the paper. How to cover a composition notebook with fabric youtube. Easy diy craft tutorial idea that makes a great handmade gift. I used my favorite tutorial on this type of project, from char crap ive made and i used the accuquilt go. Part 1 of 3 step by step diy tutorial for beginners. Felt composition book cover tutorial i have been cranking out the homemade christmas gifts left and right, and i wanted to share my latest designs. You know how adorable those school supplies are, but the prices arent so charming. Snappy composition book cover fabric covered notebook.

Take those drab composition books, and turn them into something beautiful. Ive made 4 so far, and ive got fabrics picked out to make another 23. Sep 12, 2011 composition book i bought some smaller ones at target and a bunch of the traditional kind at my local grocery store. How to make a fabric journal cover in nine easy steps.

Learn how to spruce up a dull notebook with craft paper. If you purchase something through one of those links, you wont pay a penny more, but ill earn a small commission which. Jul 15, 20 today i am sharing my tutorial for these quilted composition book covers over at riley blake designs cutting corners. A composition book patterned papers or a gift bag for the cover colored duct tape i found mine at walmart, but some hardware stores now carry this as well a glue stick fibers optional rubber stamps, inks, embossing powders optional i decided to cover one journal with a gift bag i. Measure the width of the composition book and add an extra inch or so, so that the extra can be wrapped around the composition book cover.

Cant wait to make a bunch for gifts for all the girls ill be going away with on next weekends retreat. Make a unique journal or notebook that suits your style with this diy. Fabric composition notebook cover tutorial smashed peas. Ive had so much fun making these adorable journals.

Composition notebook journal altered composition notebooks decorate notebook diy notebook scrapbook cover scrapbook page layouts easy gifts to make fabric book covers diy and crafts personalize mini composition notebook buttons. I thought this would be a pretty little gift that any momma could easily keep in reach and use to jot down all those precious baby notes that they may want to remember when the baby book isnt handy or just doesnt give you. How to make a quilted composition notebook cover the. Snip ends of wire binding and uncoil the binding from the book 2. Composition book i bought some smaller ones at target and a bunch of the traditional kind at my local grocery store. Jul 28, 2017 i did this craft with composition books, but it would work with any kind of cheap plain notebookeven the spiral ones that i dont like ha. As part of the island batik ambassador program, i was challenged in march to make a mini quilt using paper piecing or foundation piecing. It is a simple process and you will get so much enjoyment out of it.

Start at one side and slowly smooth the paper onto the cover. Aug 08, 20 they also would make a great gift once you get the hang of making these, you can churn out several per hour. The exercise book was also called version book historically, and is called khata in india, scribbler in canada, and copy book in ireland. Can you believe that this it took a lot of work but now the journal below is full of memories, notes, lists, drawings, etc. Covered composition notebook diy, covered journal tutorial. For this tutorial, im covering a composition book to turn it into a daily writing or bullet journal. How to make a quilted composition notebook cover the quilt. I did this craft with composition books, but it would work with any kind of cheap plain notebookeven the spiral ones that i dont like ha. Apr 19, 2016 all things composition books different ways to use them, cover them, decorate them, etc.

Once you have the notebook, youre going to want some other supplies. Start by covering the composition book with a thin layer of mod podge, matte gel medium, or adhesive. Sep 21, 2011 see the paper covered composition book tutorial for how to add paper to the inside coverjust measure, cut, spray adhesive, and smooth over the inside cover. Start by covering the composition book with a thin layer of mod podge, matte gel medium, or adhesive of your choice. 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. What a great idea for the ladies ministry and its so easy and cute. So i thought id share this super easy and inexpensive diy with you. 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. Diy fabric covered notebook with images composition. This fabric covered composition book shop has been compensated by collective bias, inc. If you like to paint, a comp book journal may not be for you. I incorporated a technique that i saw somewhere else that makes turning this right side out really simple. How to make a journal from a composition book my crafty.

Once covered, place wax paper on top of the page and use the brayer to roll out the air bubbles and to flatten the page. A student will usually have a different exercise book for each separate lesson or subject the exercise book format is different for some subjects. Insert the front and back covers of the book into the pouches and you have a beautiful composition book cover. I use one for my journal, one for my sewing journal, one to carry with me to take notes or. Spread the glue stick on the book cover, making sure to go the edge and just to the edge of the book binding. The snappy composition book cover features a snapclosed cover, an elastic bookmark, and inside pockets. Next, use the glue stick to cover the scrapbook paper. Make sure it sells out by creating an awesome cover design.

Pva glue regular elmers will work also or gel matte medium. Theyll go in my thoughtful gift stash for birthday and christmas gifts. A supersimple way to cover a composition book craftypod. Composition books can be found where school supplies are sold. Youve done the hard work and created an amazing book. The us equivalent is composition book, which traditionally has a distinctive cover pattern. Diy journal out of composition notebook rachaels booknook. I am using them for everything from primary journals, to my book store, to recipe books and more. Well, a few days ago i went bananas and started covering all of my thrift store and yard sale hardback books with fabric. How to make a quilted composition notebook cover youtube. Fabric composition notebook cover tutorial smashed. You will need 3 different fat quarters or fabric scraps, some matching thread for topstitching, and a standard sized marble notebook composition book about 9 34 x 7 12. 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. A supersimple way to cover a composition book i loves me some of those oldschool composition books.

This creates the pouches for the cover of the journal. You will need 3 different fat quarters or fabric scraps, some matching thread for topstitching, and a standard sized marble notebookcomposition book about 9 34 x 7 12. I will be sharing the tutorials for both in two posts. Today i am sharing my tutorial for these quilted composition book covers over at riley blake designs cutting corners. A composition book patterned papers or a gift bag for the cover colored duct tape i found mine at walmart, but some hardware stores now carry this as well a glue stick fibers optional rubber. Diy simple glitter covered notebooks that anyone can make glitter projects. Ive covered composition books many times with paper but never with fabric. These duck tape covered composition books are an easy back to school craft to make and the sky really is the limit on creativity. If youre going to cover a composition book as well, dont just use these measurements. If you make your layer too thick, it will soak into the cover of the composition book and warp the cover. Felt composition book cover tutorial blessings overflowing.

This video tutorial shows how to decorate a handcrafted cover for a basic composition notebook. With the gluecovered paper, line up the corner of the paper. They also would make a great gift once you get the hang of making these, you can churn out several per hour. How to cover a composition notebook with fabric by angie juda. Mead composition book, 6 pack of cute notebooks, college ruled paper, hard cover 100 sheets 200 pages, pastel color notebook, 4. How to cover a large composition notebook for scrapbooking. Free tutorial with pictures on how to make a notebook journal in under 30 minutes by sewing with fabric, scissors, and glue. Snappy composition book cover fabric covered notebook tutorial.

Apr 18, 2017 these duck tape covered composition books are an easy back to school craft to make and the sky really is the limit on creativity. Amazonbasics college ruled composition notebook, 100 sheet, assorted marble colors, 4pack 4. Sew the ends closed at the top and bottom using ladder stitch. Cover your notebooks with a pretty composition book cover to make notetaking more fun. How to make diy composition notebook covers be a better mom. With the gluecovered paper, line up the corner of the paper with the corner of the book. Top flight sewn marble composition book, blackwhite, quad rule, 4 squares per inch, 9. I loves me some of those oldschool composition books. Carefully line up your paper with the edges of your notebook. Oct 25, 2018 for this particular composition book, the measurements were. The felt composition book cover and zippered pouch pictured below are one of four sets i made for my oldest children. Do this slowly so you make sure there arent any air. Stylish diy composition book cover fabulessly frugal.

Apr 15, 2016 use your foam brush to spread a thin layer across the paper. See more ideas about altered composition books, altered composition notebooks. Basic skills necessary sew a straight line sizing finished measurements the size of a composition book. I use one for my journal, one for my sewing journal, one to carry with me to take notes or jot down ideas in. How to turn a composition notebook into a stylish diy journal. Composition book with soft black marble cover, 812 x 7, ruled 38 with margin. The cover can be pieced and quilted or just one piece of fabric. The paper should be thick enough that any little chunks will you can see will disappear when you adhere it to the composition book. Please be sure to measure yours to double check as ive discovered that not all composition books are the same size. Home journaling making a composition book art journal. For this particular composition book, the measurements were. The last step is to create pockets that the book cover can fit into on both ends to keep it in place. Canvas book cover maker makes designing book covers amazingly simple even for nondesigners.

How to make an altered composition book art journal. This free sewing project shows you how to decorate your notebooks so youll be more likely to cross things off your todo list. 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. Ive been covering composition notebooks with fabric and mod podge for a few years now, but i. See more ideas about altered composition books, composition and diy notebook. This is the exact method that i used to turn octobers gratitude embroidery pattern into a gratitude journal. Apr 04, 2017 karen overton, the quilt rambler, demonstrates in this workshoptutorial how to cover a simple composition notebook with quilted fabric including a button closure and an inside vinyl zippered. Composition book cover how to make a notebook journal. Jul 29, 20 a little over a year ago i shared the fabric covered book i made to put in our guest bathroom to class the joint up a bit. Composition notebook journal altered composition notebooks decorate notebook diy notebook scrapbook cover scrapbook page layouts easy gifts to make fabric book covers diy and crafts personalize minicomposition notebook buttons. Wow, what a difference a little love made to that composition book. Keep adding scrap phone book pages until the page is covered.

Determine what level of durability and longevity you need as you select the binding style tapebound, threadsewn or perfectbound. This may, in part, be determined by the cover style and whether you prefer a hard cover or a soft, flexible cover. Be an original and make them unique with one or more of these creative. Jan 14, 2006 the minus to comp books is that the paper really doesnt lend itself to many wet art techniques. Buy products such as mead composition book, wide ruled, 100 sheets, 9 34 x 7 12, black marble 72936 at walmart and save. An exercise book or composition book is a notebook that is used in schools to copy down schoolwork and notes.

I have a few comp notebooks around the house that i think i will have to fix up. You can find composition books with as few as 20 pages or as many as 200. Trim any extra fabric left at the spine from the notch and you should have a neat finish. Make fabric face mask at home diy face mask no sewing machine easy face mask pattern duration. How to make a customized journal with a composition book. All you need are plain composition books, colorful duck tape and some ribbon. How to turn a composition notebook into a stylish diy. I have, for both used scrapbooking paper that i wasent very fond of, old receipts, junk mail, wrapping paper, napkins, whatever i could find. How to make diy composition notebook covers be a better. A journal or notebook is a great way to record your new undertakings. You name it, having a cute notebook is almost always better. Oct 31, 20 the pages i tore out of the first composition book, i am thickening the pages front and back as individual event pages.

Ok, to make your own covered comp book, youll need. I tend to do a lot of gluing, so background paper doesnt matter much to me. Sep 21, 2011 its a fabric composition notebook cover that is removable so that you can replace the notebook once it fills up. Even the process of creating this book cover will let you cut down on that fabric scrap pile. Canvas free book cover maker is ridiculously easy to use even for the novice or notsotechsavvy writer. Named comp, fays contemporary composition book reimagines the simple cover with a super minimal, 21stcentury look.

Design book covers with canvas free book cover maker. Pay special attention to the edges of the notebook. Its a fabric composition notebook cover that is removable so that you can replace the notebook once it fills up. Any other embellishments to decorate journal after its made. Cover a composition book with pretty paper instructions on how to cover a composition book. Make this gorgeous cover that will accommodate a standard composition book 7. Karen overton, the quilt rambler, demonstrates in this workshoptutorial how to cover a simple composition notebook with quilted fabric including a button closure and an inside vinyl zippered. 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. Make sure the fabric is smoothly spread over the cover of the book. See the papercovered composition book tutorial for how to add paper to the inside coverjust measure, cut, spray adhesive, and smooth over the inside cover. After covering 12 composition books and who knows how many. Simple, detailed instructions show you how to make a fully lined cover with a firm back, decorative spine and a ribbon page marker. I started using gel matte medium in mine which works really nicely but i was going through a lot of it so switched to elmers white glue cant really tell too much a difference between which pages used the gel matte medium and which ones used.