DIY Notebook Cover

This DIY Notebook Cover is such a fun idea for teens and tweens. Scroll down for a list of supplies and tips!

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It seems like the supplies lists get longer and longer each year, am I right? And just about every list I saw this year required a composition notebook. 

Now, don't get me wrong, there are a lot of cute ones out there, but the least expensive versions are always dull and kind of boring. You know the kind - the one we had as kids. 😉

I hate to pay a premium for pretty, so I was so excited when I saw this idea Melissa wanted to share. She is so creative! And I especially love how customizable this is because we all know how kid's tastes change from year to year.  

Materials

Here's what you'll need: 

• 1 Composition Notebook
• White Paper Card Stock
• Colored Chalk
• Baby Wipe
• Mod Podge- Gloss Luster (dries clear)
• Paint brush
• Washi Tape
• Glitter (optional)
• Scissors

Instructions

STEP 1

Cut the card stock to fit the size of the notebook cover (and back if you decide to do both sides).

STEP 2

Brush Mod Podge onto the notebook cover and carefully place the card stock on top, use your hand to smooth it out. 

STEP 3

Use various colors of chalk in gradient tones to color in the card stock.  

STEP 4

Lightly wipe with the baby wipe to blend the colors. 

STEP 5

Color again if needed, touch up areas, blend again. 

STEP 6

Paint mod podge over the colored area taking care to keep brush strokes as smooth as possible. 

Note*   Do not worry about how it looks at this point, it will dry clear! 

STEP 7

Sprinkle glitter on areas of your choice. 

Allow to dry. 

STEP 8

Decorate the spine with washi tape, this will look cute and protect the edge of the card stock/notebook cover. 

About the Author: Melissa is the amazing blogger behind How to... This and That. She has been providing delicious recipes and easy crafts online since 2010.