Place your measuring tape on the edge of the back book cover. Once the flaps are pinned, you need to sew along the edge of the remaining sides to create two pockets for the front and back covers. It covers up the math tables and writing that the composition book has. How to turn a composition notebook into a stylish diy.
This is a messy craft so make sure to prepare your surface. Oct 28, 2019 recycle old books that youll never read again into a library of diy spell books that are sure to add a spooky touch to your halloween decor. Remove notebook and sew seam for pocket at pin marking. Not only is this leather composition book cover inexpensive to make yourself, it is reusable too. Turn that empty or full composition book into a great looking ipad cover. Start at one side and slowly smooth the paper onto the cover.
Sep 18, 2018 there are three different covers available and can be scaled to fit any book. Oct 21, 2017 how to make halloween dracula notebook cover. 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. Just turn those empty pages into drawing paper for the kids. I love book cover art and i think its a great way to get your creative juices flowing. Mar 30, 2018 apply a coat of glue to the entire front of the notebook but do not put glue on the spine. Jot neon poly cover wideruled composition notebooks, 70 pages. Check out all of our back to school crafts while you are here. Diy lace notebook diy diy crafts do it yourself diy art diy tips diy ideas diy lace.
Fabric book cover diy cover guest post craftionary. For this particular composition book, the measurements were. Printable halloween book covers houseful of handmade. You can easily take a 50 cent notebook and turn it into a unique creation. Notebook i used composition notebooks but you can use any. Hot glue ribbon along the side of the book to cover the papers edge. The covers can be folded around any book or mod podged to an old thrifted book. Just like distressing furniture, the key is to sand the.
Three fun printable book covers are based on classic halloween movies. Instantly add halloween decorations to your home with these printable halloween book covers. Plus, text book cover designs are usually utilitarian at best, and ugly at worst. Hot glue everything in place on your book cover the way you want it. Oct 26, 2012 simple easy creative is a new kind of online lifestyle magazine, one that takes its inspiration from the best of midwestern traditions, and makes them new, modern and inspiring. Have you ever shopped for new school supplies and left empty handed because nothing quite fits your personal style. Fabric composition notebook cover tutorial smashed. If you want to completely cover the whole book, weve added a file that just includes the book spines, so that you can just print the spine, cover the book and then glue on the spine. Creating a faux leather paper spell book cover is easier than you think. Ill show you how to customize both spiral and composition style notebooks with craft supplies you probably already have around the house. A supersimple way to cover a composition book i loves me some of those oldschool composition books. 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. Jedi craft girl saving the universe one project at a time.
A couple of weeks ago i prettied up a storebought composition book. Duck tape covered composition books a diy craft blog. The very first thing to do is to create a template. I crumpled the book cover just a bit and added a couple of tiny tears to give the potions book a weathered. In todays tutorial michelle nicole shows you how you can upcycle hard cover books into spell magic books perfect for halloween decorating. My altered halloween books are one of my most popular projects this time of year, so im bringing back a new and improved version of the tutorial.
Add a pocket to the front to hold a selection of pens and pencils. How to get your diy covid19 solutions officially medically approved. How to make a journal from a composition book my crafty. Do this slowly so you make sure there arent any air bubbles. Today i am sharing my tutorial for these quilted composition book covers over at riley blake designs cutting corners.
Distress leather with sandpaper for diy book cover. Transform a plain composition book into a sleek, modern journal. Theyll add a timeworn touch to your bookcase and make great handmade gifts for literary friends. Dip a paper towel in water, wringing out the excess. Sep 24, 2017 in todays tutorial michelle nicole shows you how you can upcycle hard cover books into spell magic books perfect for halloween decorating. Youll need to remove the pages so if your book isnt empty, it needs to be. Oct 03, 2010 this tutorial from jill of lune vintage is a fun way to use cool tea towels you find at the thrift store to cover journals and composition books. Diane from butterfly threads quilting shares a tutorial at craftsy showing how you can make a composition book cover. Faux leather paper spell book halloween tutorial step 1.
This will protect that paper from getting paint on it. Ive even included a free printable of each of the notebook covers for you. Lets make two super cute diy notebooks for back to school. 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. Simple easy creative is a new kind of online lifestyle magazine, one that takes its inspiration from the best of midwestern traditions, and makes them new, modern and inspiring. I might think of something similar for my current art journal. I like to cut a piece of plain cardstock and use mod podge it to the inside cover of the notebook. It might surprise you just how many types of crafts you can create. Recycle old books that youll never read again into a library of diy spell books that are sure to add a spooky touch to your halloween decor. Decorating, diy projects, parties, gardening, good food, family and funwe cover it all.
Follow this easy tutorial to make a personalized journal that is great for your use or as a gift. Although i do appreciate them and their black and white marble exis. And im even remembering to do it before halloween for once. Jul 15, 20 today i am sharing my tutorial for these quilted composition book covers over at riley blake designs cutting corners. Altered halloween books tutorial, new and improved. Fabric composition notebook cover tutorial smashed peas. Attach the plastic halloween figures to the book with hot glue.
If youd like to make your own spooky halloween book covers, were sharing a free printable so that you can make them, too. There are three different covers available and can be scaled to fit any book. Get a luxury leather journal without breaking the bank this diy leather journal cover is made with faux leather and the cricut explore. Jan 25, 2010 first get you a boring looking composition book measure your composition book. Oct 24, 2016 and so i made a clear vinyl zip pocket for my composition book cover and ive got a tutorial for you showing how i did it. Adafruit deemed an essential service, a glimpse inside. Faux leather paper spell book halloween tutorial parties. 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. And so i made a clear vinyl zip pocket for my composition book cover and ive got a tutorial for you showing how i did it. Sew a composition book cover fabric book covers, fabric. Learn how to make a weathered notebook cover in less than 3 minutes.
No matter what youre looking for or where you are in the world, our global marketplace of sellers can help you. I use one for my journal, one for my sewing journal, one to carry with me to take notes or jot down ideas in. Starting with coarsegrit sandpaper and working your way down to medium then finegrit, sand the leather, concentrating on any wrinkles or raised areas and the edges of the spine. Start by covering the composition book with a thin layer of mod podge, matte gel medium, or adhesive of your choice. Well help you make your house a welcoming home every day, all year long.
How to make a quilted composition notebook cover youtube. 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. Repeat previous step pin top and bottom seams and sew. Brush a small amount of mod podge on the cover enough to attach one paper towel. Wrap it around the spine and across the front cover.
Sep 12, 2011 then position your book so there is enough paper margin around all sides and lay it down on one side. Hers is a beautiful little zip pouch, finished so neatly and. How to make a customized journal with a composition book. Measure, cut and adhere paper to the inside covers. Its much nicer to look at a cool design or elegant print than to look at a dull book cover. We need a new ccc for recovery the civic response corps. Oct 04, 2014 my altered halloween books are one of my most popular projects this time of year, so im bringing back a new and improved version of the tutorial.
Apply a coat of glue to the entire front of the notebook but do not put glue on the spine. Save money on diy, recipes, crafts, home decor and more. 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. Mini memo book covers tutorial on covering a composition notebook diy notebook. 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. 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. Pin the flaps to the cover and gently remove the cover to finish sewing. Madigan made simple, glittercovered, mini composition books. Fold the side piece at a slight angle so that when it is glued, it looks neat and doesnt extend over the top and bottom.
Turn the notebook over, open the cover, and trim the excess paper along the edge. I used the backtoschool 3ring pencil pouches tutorial by sew can she as my starting point, but made modifications to use it in the composition book cover. I love this book because it starts out with quilts with 3 fat quarters, then moves up in increments. Then fold the front cover around the front of the book. Halloween book covers little house on the corner diy. Colorful composition notebooks are perfect for keeping journals, note taking, keeping track of schedules, and more. If youre going to cover a composition book as well, dont just use these measurements. Snappy composition book cover fabric covered notebook. Trim the corners by cutting out a square just inside fold marks. Sep 21, 2011 fabric composition notebook cover tutorial filed under.
Open the book and carefully fold the scrapbook paper along the edge of the composition book. 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. Andhave you actually tried to handle a book covered with a book sock. Mark top of pocket with a pin at the edge of the notebook cover. You could make your own composition books for anything with or without lines, different color papers, etc. First, slip pieces of scrap paper between the notebook cover and the paper inside the book. Wrap any notebook in fun fabric to make a great journal or notebook for yourself that you will love. After your composition book is covered, cover the uneven tape edge with coordinating ribbon using hot glue to adhere it along the edge. Sewing machinethreadironfabric scissorscomposition notebook 9 34. Faux leather paper spell book halloween tutorial parties with a. Take the back cover and glue it onto the folded portion of the front cover on the backside of the book. 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. 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. I just got a chance to watch your video and see that you actually made the book.
This is a very simple diy projectno special skills requiredand the customization options are endless of course. Your books will stay protected from the constant ins and outs of lockers and backpacks. If youre a notebook and planner junkie, youre going to love making this easy diy notebook cover for all of your cute notebooks. To keep a nice book nice, and to disguise one thats been defaced, sew a simple fabric book cover. Place your scrapbooking paper on the top, lining it up with the spine of the notebook. You can embellish the front with applique or embroidery, or just leave it plain. This book can be used for journaling, mixed media, halloween. Pay special attention to the edges of the notebook. 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.
Check out these 6 free printable school book covers now. Sewing gadgets sew a composition book cover on instructables. You need to work quickly so the glue doesnt dry before the next step. And, im sharing the free snappy composition book cover free pattern and tutorial with you. Its a fabric composition notebook cover that is removable so that you can replace the notebook once it fills up. Make a quick diy journal cover with just 12 a yard of fabric, by butterfly threads quilting. Diy notebook cover in under 3 minutes halloween decor youtube.
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. Aug 16, 2016 i love book cover art and i think its a great way to get your creative juices flowing. Remove the paper backing from the letter stickers and press them firmly on the book cover. Wrap the back of the book cover around the bottom flap of the book. Please be sure to measure yours to double check as ive discovered that not all composition books are the same size. I made an extra for audreys kindergarten teacher great teacher gift. 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. See more ideas about journal covers, paper crafts and altered composition books. Looking for a quick, easy and free way to decorate for halloween. The technique is also transferrable to all kinds of book covers. Place the book on the fabric cover and fold the pressed seams over to put the cover in place.
For the skeleton book, i cut the wings off the bat and hotglued. Clear vinyl zip pocket for the snappy composition book. New diy art journal cover composition notebooks ideas paper book. My darling friend andy knowlton from a bright corner has just released a quilt book with martingale publishing. Its so great having a book that works so well with my. Grab your supplies, get crafting, and in 30 minutes or less you will have a journal ready for you to use. 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. Composition book or hardback book painters tape yarn. These are perfect for anyone who loves journals, notebooks or planners. 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. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search.