If the pages are sewn in i just pull out a few pages from each section. Learn how to make an altered composition notebook using a 99 cent. My first and possibly my last tutorial mini composition notebook journal. Thank you so much for watching please click the show more to see the channelssites i refer to in the video. This post will show you how to cover mini notebooks with fabric in 10 minutes or less. Journal covers make great gifts and are a superfun way to use fabric scraps. Making a composition book art into a journal 14 tutorial via lilblueboo.
Fabric covered notebooks and journals tutorial jacquelynne. Turn a composition book into a beautiful journal sew very. I was thinking of covering hardbound books in fabric but after some searching difficult to find affordable, hardbound blank books. It might be a fun place to add some embroidery quilt blocks that you have hanging around. Step by step intructions for altering a composition notebook step 1. How to make a quilted composition notebook cover the. I usually do the cover absolutely last because it is. Here is the journal closed with wax paper in between the wet pages. As a cute alternative to a label, kim and elizabeth added. This will be great for drawing out quilt block ideas and writing down pattern notes. They are multiplying like rabbits over here in the quilt rambler studio so i decided to share the fun by offering a tutorialworkshop on how you can make your own. Measure, cut and adhere paper to the inside covers. How to make an altered composition book art journal. How to cover mini notebooks with fabric sisters, what.
How to use jillibean soups bowl of dreams collection to create an altered composition book without measuring any of the paper. How to make an altered composition book art journal artjournalist. No matter what youre looking for or where you are in the world, our global marketplace of sellers can help you. Aug 08, 20 fabric covered note books and journals tutorial. This creates the pouches for the cover of the journal. See more ideas about altered composition books, altered composition notebooks. What youll learn here is the foundation for getting started with publishing low content books like journals, notebooks, workbooks, calendars, and more well be using amazons printondemand service, kindle direct publishing, or kdp. The elastic band closure is easy to install and easy to use. The snappy composition book cover features a snapclosed cover, an elastic bookmark, and inside pockets.
These are basic stepbystep instructions on how to turn a plain cheap journal into a handmade gift for a friend in just minutes. Have fun decorating and creating a custom planner just for you. A pretty simple tutorial for decorating a composition booksomething id like to use in my class someday for journals diy journal great craft for telling your story. For this tutorial, im covering a composition book to turn it into a daily writing or bullet journal. This convenient book is great for students to practice writing and allows for creative story telling. Adhere some fibers to the spine now before you add the papers. Composition book i bought some smaller ones at target and a bunch of the traditional kind at my local grocery store. Trace your notebook on the back side of your paper. Nine free tutorials for sewing journal, notepad, and book.
Composition book cover how to make a notebook journal. How to alter a composition book measure and cut paper to cover book. Oct 25, 2018 for this tutorial, im covering a composition book to turn it into a daily writing or bullet journal. Grab your supplies, get crafting, and in 30 minutes or less you will have a journal ready for you to use. People love the flexibility and portability of composition book journals. 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.
How to turn a composition notebook into a stylish diy journal. Jun 28, 2016 thank you so much for watching please click the show more to see the channelssites i refer to in the video. Turn a book into an art journal a tutorial may 6, 2012 by ashley hackshaw i love making art journals using composition books but old books are another great way to make a journal. Diy journal from a composition notebook dv previous video. And when the notebook is filled, just remove the cover and put it on a fresh journal. It was purple and flowery and you could put all kinds of fun stuff about your best friend in it. Place one of your cut out cover pieces over the top of the journal, leaving as close the same amount hanging off the top and bottom as you can. How to make a quilted composition notebook cover the quilt.
Last minute handmade gift tutorial make upcycled book journalselmers holiday. Hot glue ribbon along the side of the book to cover the papers edge. Lay your journal out, open, on the sheet of paper to determine how large to cut your primary piece. Its a great introduction to art quilting, and a even a good beginner sewing project for kids or people just starting to sew.
Why buy expensive generic journals at the bookstore composition books are the cornerstone of inventors, scientists, and school kids, however they are ugly and boring. Paper mache animal heads a tutorial how to build a picket fence. Pay special attention to the edges of the notebook. We used the paisley, rose buds, and polka dots prints. It features a pen pocket, an inside pocket for notes or receipts, and a tie closure. Since i add layers of paint and collage, the first thing i do is thin out the book.
Sep 05, 2014 check out the little project journal label in the corner. Jul 15, 20 today i am sharing my tutorial for these quilted composition book covers over at riley blake designs cutting corners. How to make a customized journal with a composition book. Mar 26, 2018 nine of the best free sewing tutorials for sewing notebooks, journals and simple book covers. Free tutorial with pictures on how to make a notebook journal in under 30 minutes by sewing with fabric, scissors, and glue. Turn a composition book into a beautiful journal sew. As part of the island batik ambassador program, i was challenged in march to make a mini quilt using paper piecing or foundation piecing. The fabric covers have an elastic strap to keep them closed when not in use.
Dont be afraid to get in there with scissors and your stickers. Sep 12, 2011 one thing i have planned is to give all our guests books to take home with them. Turning an inexpensive composition book into a journal easy tutorial by ashley hackshaw. I said i would and have been feeling guilty because i havent gotten to it. The color blocking is set off with piping at the seam. It is a simple process and you will get so much enjoyment out of it. Oct 31, 20 i hope you enjoyed this little tutorial on making an altered composition notebook art journal and if you have any different techniques or tips youd like to share id love to hear them. Office supply stores often have a good selection and good price.
If you like what you see, please click the thumbs up and make sure to subscribe. Stylish diy composition book cover fabulessly frugal. You can watch the video tutorial below, or keep scrolling for the full write up. 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. If the same measurements are found on another tutorial elsewhere, please know its not intentional. Using the instructions you can learn how to make a fabric book cover to suit any size book, and youll also learn techniques for adding embellishments, applique, patchwork and even free form fabric collage. It can be made from one fabric or a combination of coordinating fabrics. Turn a plain composition book in to a personalized journal with scrapbooking paper and embellishments. Let me show you how to create and sell your first or next journal on amazon. 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. Use these altered composition books as journals for yourself or to. Aug 16, 2016 turn an inexpensive notebook into a beautiful journal with my free pattern for a fabric covered notebook. Making a composition book art journal lil blue boo. Instructions and yardage given are for a journal cover using three coordinating fabrics.
Aug 23, 2012 journal covers make great gifts and are a superfun way to use fabric scraps. This is the exact method that i used to turn octobers gratitude embroidery pattern into a gratitude journal. I have a soft spot for those alltoofamiliar black marble composition notebooks. Composition book cover with a pencil pocket sewing. I use one for my journal, one for my sewing journal, one to carry with me to take notes or jot down ideas in. Carefully line up your paper with the edges of your notebook. 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. And when the notebook is filled, just remove the cover. If you purchase something through one of those links, you wont pay a penny more, but ill. How to make a journal from a composition book my crafty. Place your paper on the mat, with the blank side facing toward you. Not only can you find them everywhere, but theyre the quintessential blank slate for making a diy journal.
Plain compositions books arent made to be pretty but you can easily alter a composition book in to a pretty journal by using some pretty. Its designed to cover a composition book, which measures 9 34 x 7 12 and has a nice firm outer. I plan on making this for my secret sister as a prayer journal. Becky from patchwork posse shows how you can make a fabric cover for a plain composition book, turning it into a pretty journal. Follow this easy tutorial to make a personalized journal that is great for your use or as a gift. Diy journal out of composition notebook rachaels booknook. I hope you enjoyed this little tutorial on making an altered composition notebook art journal and if you have any different techniques or tips youd like to share id love to hear them. Make your own personalized bullet journal notebook with a composition book. Quilted book cover tutorial steps this is a really easy project that is great for using up those small scraps that you cant bear to throw away.
Mead composition book, 9 34 x 7 12, college ruled, 100 sheetsbook. Making a composition book art journal carving rocks with a dremel. Sew the ends closed at the top and bottom using ladder stitch. What youll learn here is the foundation for getting started with publishing low content books like journals, notebooks, workbooks, calendars, and more. Well marlene asked if i would do a tutorial for the whole book cover. Priced inexpensively and complete with a durable cover, this style of diary is preferable for people who dont want to ruin a fancy journal with bad penmanship or messy. This quick and easy journal cover is designed to fit a standard composition pad. Large notebook, composition book, journal joy tree journals on. Each of these six free fabric notebook and journal cover tutorials is quite different in style and flavor. Find the method, style and skill level you want from this free sewing video series we have curated for you. Do this from the inside of the book so that you can accurately follow the edge. A fabric cover turns a plain ol composition book into a fancy journal. Turn an inexpensive notebook into a beautiful journal with my free pattern for a fabric covered notebook. Insert the front and back covers of the book into the pouches and you have a beautiful composition book cover.
Start by covering the composition book with a thin layer of mod podge, matte gel medium, or adhesive of your choice. You can customize everything from the cover to the index, or even add pockets to the covers. Snappy composition book cover fabric covered notebook tutorial. Cover large or mini composition with fabric just using modge podge. Once the mod podge has dried use your xacto or craft knife and cut the excess paper from around the edges of the book following the rounded edges. You need to work quickly so the glue doesnt dry before the next step. Can you believe that this it took a lot of work but now the journal below is full of memories, notes, lists, drawings, etc.
Home journaling making a composition book art journal. Spread out your craft mat to protect your work surface. Book cover tutorial 52 ufo quilt block pick up patchwork. Cut 3 pieces of fabric, 4 18 x 21 sew fabric together along long edges. I am doing this journal as a prayer book for vacation bible school this year. Found object glass window collage diy glass mosaic. Simply hit the play button to watch the the first video within the series, scroll through the. Primary journal, hardcover, primary composition book notebook grades k2, 100 sheet, one subject, 9. After making crease, open back up, place more glue strips in corners, then stick them back down. A pretty simple tutorial for decorating a composition book something id like to use in my class someday for journals diy journal great craft for telling your story. Quilted book cover tutorial on the trail creations. This is why i call it the elusive perfect journal and you can view the full junk journal binding tutorial with video here.
How to make a fabric journal cover in nine easy steps. The last method is to simply use a notebook or book that already exists and alter it to work as your junk journal. Buy products such as five star composition book, college ruled, 100 sheets, color choice will vary 09343 at walmart and save. Covering or altering composition notebooks is an easy way to make an attractive journal. Nov 19, 2017 i decided to show how i make a junk journal glue book and i wanted to share with all of you. And if you make a composition notebook journal please do share your project in our facebook group i love seeing everyones work. A journal or notebook is a great way to record your new undertakings. Check out the little project journal label in the corner. 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. Today i am sharing my tutorial for these quilted composition book covers over at riley blake designs cutting corners. Turn a composition book into a beautiful journal sew very crafty. Amy from ameroonie designs shows how you can make this color blocked composition book.
Apr 05, 2017 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. My tutorial is based off of this one by jennifer paganelli with a few modifications. They would love to be front and center of the whole book. Snappy composition book cover fabric covered notebook. Well last week dd saw a best friends journal at her schools book fair. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. A little timeconsuming, but only uses liquitex matte medium. In anticipation of having a baby at the end of july, ive been trying to plan a few outdoor adventures with the kiddos before the baby comes. Nine of the best free sewing tutorials for sewing notebooks, journals and simple book covers. This takes a little prep work, but definitely is a viable option, especially. Making a composition book art journal handmade journals. I love making art journals using composition books but old books are another great way to make a journal. To give you an idea of size with the tutorial i used, she started with a 12.
1468 1502 1624 114 1261 1659 1370 649 949 242 1555 989 972 1631 525 192 1624 1010 1608 348 814 166 400 1005 1410 436 241 100 826 1429 1046 1530 5 1629 894 160 929 53 1120 1412 833 827 1018 146 1457 578 1048