Plain Compositions books aren’t made to be pretty but you can easily alter a Composition Book in to a pretty journal by using some pretty scrapbooking paper and embellishments.
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It’s pretty easy to turn an inexpensive and {boring} Plain Jane composition book into a unique and personalized journal. I picked up about a dozen of these composition books recently during a back to school clearance sale for like 50 cents. I totally stocked up on the wide ruled too, not that skinny college ruled kind. Skinny lines…yeah right. Since my daughter seems to be invited to a birthday party like every weekend now, {sometimes two} giving her friends a personalized journal with their name and favorite colors has turned out to be the perfect gift to give. Handmade is always the best, right?
How to Alter a Composition Book
- Measure and cut paper to cover book. Use a corner punch rounder on the corners.
- Adhere tape along the top edges of the book cover. Apply paper.
- Hot glue ribbon along the side of the book to cover the papers edge.
- Measure, cut and adhere paper to the inside covers.
- Embellish book.
The cover of the journal is embellished with Thickers, rhinestones and felt flowers cut out of a Tim Holtz Tattered Flower die.
The birthday girl always enjoys receiving an Altered Composition book as a personalized gift. Of course, my daughter likes to brag that her mommy made it for them also. Awe shucks! #biggestfan
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Kelly says
January 1, 2016 at 10:52 amThanks so.. much for this idea I’m going to use it for my note for my crafts
Holly Gagnon says
January 1, 2016 at 6:16 pmThanks Kelly! It’s such a fun and easy project to make too! Holly
Tara says
November 30, 2017 at 12:29 pmThese are so amazing! I can’t believe I’ve never thought of this before. Do you happen to have any ideas for books for boys? Much appreciated!!
Holly Gagnon says
December 4, 2017 at 9:14 pmThanks for visiting Tara. I think any video game or super hero themed paper with black ribbon would be great for boys. Holly
Tara says
December 7, 2017 at 11:33 amAwesome idea. Thanks!