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    Home » Kids » Back to School

    DIY Notebook Cover

    Published: Aug 30, 2016 · Modified: Aug 1, 2022 by Ang Paris · Leave a Comment
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    This DIY Notebook Cover is such a fun idea for teens and tweens. Scroll down for a list of supplies and tips!

    DIY Notebook Cover - Juggling Act Mama

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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
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    Instructions

    STEP 1

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

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    STEP 2

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

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    STEP 3

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

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    STEP 4

    Lightly wipe with the baby wipe to blend the colors. 

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    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. 

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    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. 

    DIY Notebook Cover - Juggling Act Mama

     

    More Projects and Recipes to do with Your Kids:

    • Coloring Page Printable Bookmarks
    • Shrinky Dink Initial Key Chain Project
    • Chocolate Peanut Butter Cup Bark
    • Wind Chime Craft
    • Ice Cream Cone Cupcakes
    • Kid Kabobs - Sandwich Kabobs
    • Apple Pie Scented Play Dough
    • First Day of School Interview Printable
    • Back to School Teacher Gift

    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.

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