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#Composition notebook mod#

Otherwise, your paper won’t adhere properly), apply your decorative paper sheet, starting at the spine and working your way outward. Step 5: While your glue is still wet (I know I’ve already said it, but it’s really important that your glue is thin, even, and wet. I used my Fiskars paper trimmer to get a nice even cut. *Quick Tip: If you’re using gift wrap, you’ll need to cut your paper down to a size you can work with. That way, I can make a complete set of notebooks in different patterns and still have some left for–Oh, I don’t know–actually wrapping gifts? 😉 gift wrap a while back, and it’s so pretty I can barely bring myself to wrap gifts in it! Along with these pretty peach flowers, I also snagged a few other patterns. Smooth everything with your sponge brush.įinally, it’s time for the star of the show! I bought a couple rolls of Rifle Paper Co. *Quick tip: To avoid getting glue on your pages, hold the cover away from the rest of the notebook while you coat the edges with glue. Pay special attention to the edges of the notebook. You need to work quickly so the glue doesn’t dry before the next step.

#Composition notebook mod#

Step 1: Start by covering the composition book with a thin layer of Mod Podge, matte gel medium, or adhesive of your choice. A cutting mat or board: I used my big Fiskars sewing mat, but you can also use a small one designed for paper crafts.A flat paintbrush: Use one you don’t care about ruining.Colored duct tape: I had mint green Duck Tape that looked great with my gift wrap.Printer paper (if your decorative paper isn’t thick enough to hide the marble pattern).

I adore their designs, and I had a huge stash from a sale they ran a few months back.

Scrapbooking paper or gift wrap: I’m using Rifle Paper Co.

It dries completely clear and has a wonderful matte finish! I still would use the Mod Podge at the end to seal the notebook. I probably would have preferred matte gel medium, as my base adhesive.

Mod Podge: I used the paper craft formula because I had it on hand.

I keep them handy for those times I need a good basic notebook. Since grid composition notebooks are surprisingly hard to find in my area, I ordered a 4-pack of grid-ruled notebooks by Roaring Spring. I prefer grid or dot ruled paper for my journaling ( Of course! It would be too easy otherwise, right?).

Composition notebook: The lined versions are everywhere! You can usually find them in stores for less than a buck.

Start with what you have on hand, then switch things up with new materials or color combinations. These are the materials I used, but they definitely aren’t the only options.