8 Jul 2015

diy mini notebooks

Hello.
Today I have a new diy for you. I made these little paper notebooks a few years back and I thought I should re make the tutorial. It's very easy! I've also added some few printable covers for you to make your own.

You can download the printable covers here, or you can find old wrapping paper or make your own cover designs for your notebooks.

supplies needed
paper (for inside) // printable covers (here) // scissors // needle + embroidery thread // washi tape

step 1 /
Cut the paper you want for the inside of your notebook. Measure them against your covers and make them slightly smaller so they fit nicely inside. Choose how many pieces you want, but don't use too many as you do need to sew them.

step 2 /
Fold your papers in half so that you have a centre spine for your notebook. Use your embroidery/craft thread to sew a spine down the middle of your book and then knot and tie off.

step 3 /
Choose a coordinating washi tape for the spine of your notebook and place over the sewing to hide it. You can choose to do this step or not as you might prefer the exposed sewing

have a lovely week
- Harri x






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13 comments:

  1. Wow! This is a super simple yet absolutely beautiful idea. I love how the notebooks can so easily be made with the things we already have on hand. Great idea. I can't wait to try it out. Oh, and the cover pages you designed are absolutely gorgeous. <3 Keep doing what you're already so great at!!

    ~Ash
    apieceofmysky.blogspot.sg

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  2. This is super cute I love making my own notebooks.

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  3. these are so cute, i love them! x

    http://www.catchingdreamsblog.blogspot.co.uk

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  4. This is such a cute DIY! Also the cover pages look so pretty :)

    yet another makeup blog

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  5. Such a cute idea! The washi tape is a nice addition too :)

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  6. This is so cute! Can't wait to make a few of these as personalised gifts, and of course one or two for myself!! : D

    Gemma
    Faded Windmills

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  7. That is such a great tutorial! Have you ever heard of Pocket Letters?? I will defiantly have to use this to make a mini notebook for a pocket letter. Hope you are having a great week.

    XoXo,
    Nicole

    http://www.nicole-kelly.com

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  8. I will definitely be using this DIY for college supplies!

    Infinity Of Fashion// Lucy Jane

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  9. These are really cute! Thanks for sharing! :)

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  10. Your little paper notebook is great and you did wonderful job on the back of notebook with printable designs.

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  11. Hi Harri!! I think these mini notebooks are very useful! Thanks!! Can you show us how to make DIY hardcovered notebooks ??

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  12. Hey Harri! I really love your blog!!!How do you make PDF images ??

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Thank you for taking the time to write a comment. I read everyone and try to reply as soon as possible so check back. Hope you enjoyed this post x Harri