When it comes to keeping notes, we’re almost as known for it around our house and friend circles as we are for being crafty! There’s just something about writing things down and making lists that makes us feel organized and prepared. We’re sure it’ll come as no surprise to you at all, then, when we tell you that recently we’ve found a away to combine out two greatest loves in the form of making (or at least customizing) notebooks of our very own. There are just so many fantastic ways to do it!
Just in case you love the idea of making a DIY notebook or two just as much as we do, if not more, here are 15 of the very best designs we’ve come across so far in our search for information and inspiration.
1. Gold foil quote notebooks
Perhaps you have a plain old notebook that you like the layout of and can’t wait to use but that you feel could use a little more personality? Well, if you’re a big fan of the way gold shines when it catches the light, then we’re pretty sure we’ve already found the perfect tutorial for you. Check out how
2. Mini notebooks
Are you actually just looking for a tiny version of the rest of your notebooks that you can easily keep in your already crowded purse of even your pocket, just to make notes of phone numbers to remember or the few things you need at the grocery store on the way home? Then maybe you’d prefer to make yourself an adorable miniature notebook, just like
3. Button fasten pocket sized notebook
Did we really grab your attention when we started talking about smaller notebooks but you’re convinced that the design we showed you above is actually just a little bit too small? Then we think perhaps you’ll get along a little better with something like this small but reasonable stitching and tape bound notebook that’s sized to slide comfortably into your back pocket. Get the full details for making your own on
4. Decorative paper notebooks
Are you actually still trying to think of different ways to spiffy up the notebooks you already have by transforming at least the front cover to be a little more decorative? In that case, we think you might get a real kick out of the way
5. Sewn spine DIY notebooks
Would you actually like to make the entire notebook yourself from scratch and you’ve even got a cover, the kind of paper, and the number of pages picked out, but you’re torn over how to bind it all together? Then we’d definitely suggest taking a look at how
6. Customized composition books
Composition notebooks are a very handy thing indeed to have around, bu they’re not always the most exciting kind of notebook to look at. That’s why
7. Homemade folded journals
Perhaps you’re intent on making your very own notebook but you’d like to keep it quite simple indeed because you’re rather new to crafting and you’re still trying to gain confidence in your skills? In that case, we’d absolutely suggest taking a look at how
8. Embroidered cardboard cover notebooks
Perhaps the DIY skills that you actually feel the most confident about are usually your stitching and embroidery skills so you’re always on the lookout for ways to incorporate those into other types of crafting as well? Then you just might be the perfect person to try out this lovely notebook customization from
9. Midori-style traveler’s notebook
Just in case you’re actually looking for something a little more challenging and different from the cardboard notebooks you’re used to, here’s a fantastic idea from
10. Washi tape embellished notebook
Are you actually a little bit pressed for time, money, and resources but you’re intent on customizing your newest notebook so that it feels a little more “you” while you’re studying or making notes at work? Then keep it simple! We’d suggest checking out how
11. Hand illustrated and sewn notebook
Just in case you’re still looking for a fun way to customize a composition book but your primary DIY skills have always lied mostly in your ability to draw, here’s a simple guide from
12. DIY travel notebook
Are you actually interested in having a custom notebook with a few neat extra features because you’d like to use it as a journal rather than just a place to scratch lists or reminders down? In that case, we’d definitely suggest taking a look at how
13. Repurposed matchbook notebook
Are you actually still thinking about how much you loved the idea of making a miniature notebook that’s a lot smaller than most of what you’ve seen on this list, but you always prefer when your DIY projects have some kind of upcycling element to them? In that case, we think you’ll get a real kick out of the way
14. Stitching and fabric notebook
Perhaps you’re still thinking about how much you liked the idea of making your very own notebook from scratch and stitching the spine to bind it, but you can’t help wonder whether you might use your sewing skills and supplies to add even more personality and detail? Then we think you’ll be pleased to learn that
15. Mini fabric covered notebook
If you’re going to start working with fabric in unconventional ways and involve it in your notebook making process, would you rather take that idea a lot further because you have some really good scraps waiting to be used? In that case, we’d definitely suggest taking a look at how
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