I’m supposed to be organizing my closets and my pantry and my washroom. But I’ve been under the weather since the day after Christmas, so I found something less exhausting to do…I thought I’d use up some of my extra scrapbook paper and make some cute notebooks!
Start with a cheap-o $1.00 notebook like this one…
Some scrapbook paper and (yay!) Mod Podge…
And a sticker or two!
Cover the insides of the front and back too!
I added a little pocket in this one!
I’m linking to some fun blog links today…if you need an idea on crafts, before and afters, or DIY check ‘em out!
Also, over at Kimba’s blog, A Soft Place To Land it’s DIY Tuesday! Everyone loves inspiration to Do It Yourself !
Also, Trash To Treasure Tuesday! Such great ideas all over blog-land today!
On Wednesdays, Blue Cricket Design has a fun Show & Tell blog-party!
On Friday :
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Thanks for the inspiration. I can’t wait to try these. Adorable!!! I am assuming that you put the Mod Podge on the book cover, attach the paper and then put more Mod Podge on top to seal everything. Is that right? Love & blessings from NC!
Melinda…yes! Sorry I didn’t make that clear, I think I’ll add these instructions!!! xoxo
Now this is my kind of craft–making a pretty notebook to keep your thoughts. Love the sayings, too. I do hope you’re better. Surely you are…
Very pretty, thanks for the idea!
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Oh, I love you notebook make-overs. Such pretty papers. I have made a heap of those, too – no idea what to do with them… Pressies?
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Thanks for this idea Robin……I love pockets in my notebooks, so this is perfect!!
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So cute. I always keep a notebook with me to jot down ideas as they come, I’ll have to try this. I love pretty notepads, but they’re so expensive. Thanks for sharing!
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These do look easy to do and yet the results look like high end notebooks you would pay a lot for. What a useful and clever idea… I would probably just sigh and use the plain notebook .
I do take and cut the flap off of an envelope and glue it to the inside of my notebooks… but I didn’t ever think to decorate them and make them pretty like yours!
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That would make such a cute little gift, I love it! You never cease to amaze me with your creativity…Love you
Oh my, Those are adorable. Thank you so much for this idea. I love notebooks and the cuter they are the more expensive they are…..not anymore!!
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Robin,
I have made these before but never with the pocket! I love that idea.
I have a daughter who will love this project!
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They look fab, what a great idea to use up some of my paper! Thanks for sharing
Really cute and inexpensive idea for those small gifts!!!
how funny! i was going to post about these same pretties! i did them for a craft night i hosted and they turned out so cute! great minds think alike!
This is something I am going to do with my grandson! Thanks.
Those are cute. I love altered notebooks.
I love this idea, hope you dont mind if I post it on my page giving you full credit of course with your link, I am so doing some of these thanks
Look how beautiful! I love the added pocket inside! So great!
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Too cute. Great idea!
Love those – and love the cute pocket!
Those came out so cute. I love them.
Cheri
Love this Idea!!! I tried it out & LOVED it! I posted my notebook & a link to your blog on my site! Thanks for all of your great Ideas! http://luvourdimpledcupcake.blogspot.com/2010/01/notebook-makeover.html
Ok, so I’m sitting here in the middle of the night… finally feeling a little bit awake for the first time in weeks [another storm is coming... it won't last] but the first thing I wanted to do is catch up on you. And look at what I’ve missed!!!!
I LOVE these notebooks. You are so stinking creative, woman.
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