Nov. 9, 2005 - SPECIAL PROJECT....Make a Covered Composition Notebook
Prompted by our walk in the woods last week (and by Raquel's need for a
new journal), we set about creating our own yesterday. Both she and I
were really pleased with the results.
These notebooks/journals are really neat and so easy to make.
We
started with a blank "Composition" notebook. I'm sure you've seen
these...they
have the black & white marblized looking cover. (In September,
Walmart had them on sale for 50 cents each and since I'd been
making these for gifts, I bought a bunch of them). Then we glued
pretty scrapbooking papers to the front and back covers (both inside
and out). I used a spray adhesive and it worked out well, but a glue
stick will work too. Then we added stickers and other embellishments to
create a special, personalized journal.
When I first
saw one of these, I thought they would be hard to make, but they aren't. If you
have the supplies handy, you can make one in an hour or less!
Since Raquel and I made ones to be used for Nature Journals, we chose out-doorsy looking papers and stickers. In the photo below, Raquel's is on the left and if you can see, she used letter stickers to spell her name on the cover. My "creation" is on the right. Abby also made one that is more feminine looking with roses. (sorry, no photo of that one).
These are "mini" notebooks that Abby did. They are only 4 1/2" x 3 1/4" in size.
If you or your children keep journals, why not give this a try? The possibilities are endless! You can also cover other styles of books too. How about a fancy covered sketch book! Get those creative juices flowing!
~~Anne
Comments
Nov. 9, 2005 - Beautiful journals!
Posted by homeschoolgarden
Wow! What a great idea! These are just beautiful, they look like you spent a lot of money on them at an artist's gallery shop...
A truly inspiring post, I think we might just try it with the girls.
Thanks for sharing,
Angie Rose
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Nov. 9, 2005 - Untitled Comment
Posted by Janet
These are just beautiful, Anne!!
Nov. 9, 2005 - Beautiful...
Posted by Devonbunny
Wow, well done, they are gorgeous! thanks for the idea, I may just pinch that one from you :-)
I have really enjoyed reading your postings and have added you to my list of 'friends' so I can re-visit with ease. I hope that is okay.
Nov. 9, 2005 - those are great
Posted by berrymorin
What great creativity. I recently purchased a journal. It's a great way to gather my thoughts before going to sleep.
Nov. 10, 2005 - How Neat!
Posted by Boltbabe
I love this idea. I hate spending money for "pretty" journals, but I cannot resist. This is an inexpesive and personal way to satisfy that urge. Great idea! Thanks!
Leslie <><
Nov. 11, 2005 - Lovely
Posted by abidinglove
What a lovely idea - thanks for sharing!
Nov. 13, 2005 - I'm so glad I came across your blog!
Posted by takingthechallenge
You have such a lovely blog and I'm enjoying reading your posts. These journals are so nice and so individualized! What a great idea! Thanks for sharing.
Nov. 15, 2005 - Great idea!
Posted by WomenofSimplicity
We have some of these types of composition books as well. What a great idea for Caleb and Hannah! Thanks for the pictures.....they are so pretty! Love, Peggy
Nov. 19, 2005 - What a beautiful idea!
Posted by 3feistykids
I think my kids and I would enjoy this.
Nov. 19, 2005 - What a great idea!
Posted by cudltot
Thank you so much for sharing :)
Chrissy
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