Turn a standard composition notebook into a fun and unique school tool with this easy Redesigned Composition Notebook craft!
I can’t believe it’s Back to School time already! Seems like summer just started. I try to ease myself back into thinking “school” as I’m a teacher, and I also know my kids want to be home just having fun too!!
So, I got a couple of the plain black composition notebooks (scored by a friend at Target last year after back to school on clearance, for $0.10, that’s right, 10 cents each!!)
How cute is this Redesigned Composition Notebook?
Supplies Needed
Composition Notebook
Large envelope
2 pieces of school themed patterned paper 9 3/4 inches by 6 inches (measure the height of your book)
Scraps of school themed patterned paper
Letter stickers (if you want to personalize)
That’s it!!
It was so incredibly easy!! I took the plain composition notebook, and attached the 1 inch piece of paper up against the spine, then attached the book paper to the edge (it overlapped the letter paper a little bit)
I did the same thing for the back of the book:
And, just to add a little “something” I adhered a large envelope to the inside of the back cover, it would be a great place to keep little papers that you don’t want to lose, or a pen/pencil!
I took some letter stickers and a scrap piece from the papers and made the name tag for the front, and that was all there is to it!! I hope you’ll make some fun little notebooks for the back to schoolers in your life!
Julie Kelley is a mom, crafter, teacher and blogger at www.juliek.org. She loves to share her love of all things crafty.
Kelly says
What did you use to adhere the paper to the notebook? Thank you!
Kelsey says
I will ask her and let you know :-)!
Kelsey says
She just used her scrapbooking tape-runner (essentially two sided tape). And used a Scotch brand dispenser, but you could also use a liquid glue like Zip Dry. Whatever you have on hand would work!
Janice Krenshawe says
All of your images are broken. I can’t see anything!
Kelsey says
Sorry about that! This was a really old post so we just updated it and re-added the images.
Rebecca Hobratschk says
This is a great idea. I like to personalize things so that they are one-of-a-kind.
shelly peterson says
This is a really cute diy craft idea.
Howard B says
This is cute. Fun way to personalize it.
Dandi D says
This is a great idea and I will have to make some for my son!