I am slowly trying to use up my craft stash. Over time I have acquired so much paper, fabric, glue, paints, oh my goodness the list goes on and on. Basically, I need to do more projects and make more things. But I want to make things that are useful as well as cute. That’s where these cute little notebooks come in. My wonderful mom had bought me a box of Marimekko fabric odds and ends, many, many years ago. I even wrote a post about it quite a few years ago.
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Supplies –
- fabric
- 1 sheet cardstock
- 12 sheets copy paper
- papercutter
- thread
- needle
- spray adhesive
- Fray Check
- scissors
Take the cardstock and cut it in half so it is 8.5 x 5.5. With the copy paper cut a half an inch off the top and a side of the sheets.Then cut the sheets in half so they measure out to 8.25 x 5.25. I fold each sheet individually so that my folds are perfect.
At this point, use the needle to poke three holes into the fold through the paper and cardstock.
Take the Fray Check and run it down the edge of the cover. I made a couple of the covers with smooth edges. One cut with pinking shears and one with an intentionally frayed edge. The one with the frayed edge, I ripped the fabric to the approximate size prior to gluing on the notebook.
After the notebooks are finished. I put them under a couple heavy books for a few hours while the adhesive cured and so they would lay flat when closed.
I can’t decide which cover is my favorite. Probably the green one. Or the one that looks like a swimming pool. Or the giant flower. I love all of them.
What a great gift for someone who journals! I’d love it if you shared it at the DIY party! .
http://www.pleasuresofthenw.com/diy-party-no-5/
Thanks for sharing!
Love these and the final look is great! I love breathing new life into something plain and simple and this is a brilliant way to use up some of the leftover fabric I’ve got too – I love that tropical looking green shade as well! Definitely trying this. – Tasha
I love these! My youngest son loves to draw and I can’t keep enough mini notebooks handy for him when we are on the go. What a great and beautiful way to keep him occupied. I love journals and I think he has taken after me! Stopping by from Turn it Up Tuesdays and would love if you would share with our Small Victories Sunday Linkup too!
These are so cute! I think they’d make cute gifts or even just a fun little notebook to throw in your own bag!
These are fantastic – and what a great way to use up fabric scraps! 😀
Thank you Jessica!
Ooooooohhh, this gives me ideas! Thanks for sharing. Pinned!
Blessings, Leigh
Lovely post – such a great gift idea (for any age, really!)
– Ayelet from Strength In Words
I love this. I have made notebooks with a paper cover, but never fabric. I think I will have to do this for my next journal. Thanks for the great idea!
Practical and beautiful. These would make great gifts. Found via ‘Creating My Way to Success’. Pinning for future reference closer to Christmas.