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Saturday, August 13, 2011

DIY School Notebook

DIY School Notebook by OMC Designer Whitney



Supplies Used:


Composition Notebook and Pencil

We R Memory Keepers : Travel Light - 12x12 Scrapbook Pad
Oh My Vinyl : Maize
Doodlebug : Grosgrain Ribbon
Sizzix : eclips Valentine’s Day & Happy Heart Cartridge - "Notes" Phrase
Imaginisce : I-Bond Tool
EKSuccess : EK Tools - Circles Large Edger Punch
We R Memory Keepers : Crop-A-Dile - Corner Chomper


Instructions:


1. Cut



- Cut 2 sheets of patterned paper the same size as the front and back cover of the notebook ( 6 ¾” x 9 ¾”)

- Cut coordinating patterned paper at 1 ½” x 6 ¾”
- Cut vinyl at 4 ¾” x 6 ¾”
- Cut “Notes” (2” tall) out of vinyl and apply to a 2 ½” x 4” white paper
- Cut 2 pieces of ribbon 6” long

2. Punch



- Use a paper punch to cut vinyl on the top and bottom edges

- Round the edges of the front and back cover page with a corner puncher

3. Adhere



- Use a hot glue gun to adhere the ends of the ribbons to the front and back of the notebook leaving a little room for a pencil to slide in.




- Adhere all the elements to the notebook and add any desired embellishments




Happy crafting!


8 comments:

  1. How adorable! I was wondering what kind of glue that you used to adhere the paper to the notebook? I noticed that with the comp notebooks, because they're kind of shiny, not all glue works, so I will usually sand mine first to take the sheen off so the paper will stick better. But if there's a glue out there, I want to know! lol :) Thanks!

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  2. Great idea! Can be used for school children or for adults. I like it!

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  3. Such a great idea to dress up a notebook, thanks for the share.

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  4. I love it.It is so unique.My granddaughter would love this done in her favorite colors.Black and light blue.With her initial on it somewhere of course.Great idea.

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  5. Hey Emily,
    That is a great idea to sand off the sheen from the notebook! The glues I have used are Mod Podge and also Glue Arts: Extreme Tac (Glue Glider gun). They have both held out great! Hope that helps!
    -Whitney (OMC Designer)

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