Decorate Your Notebook Cover with Pretty Paper

Learn how to decorate your notebook with a laser cut overlay and Mod Podge. Keep all of your notes, calendar, or journal inside. So cute!

Skills Required: Beginner. Using a thicker paper in this project (scrapbook paper thickness) prevents wrinkles. It’s a simple project even for someone who has never Mod Podged before.

I am probably not the only one who loves die-cut embellishments – specially die cut overlays. They’re perfect for decorating not only scrapbooks, but notebooks and other surfaces too. Teens will love this craft for back to school or gifts. But hey . . . adults love it too!

This die-cut overlay notebook came together easily and you can definitely customize it according to your tastes. This is a great idea for a handmade gift for someone who loves to write (or a teacher appreciation gift!). Learn how to decorate your notebook cover below.

DIY Notebook Cover

Supplies:

• Blank notebook
• Matte Mod Podge
• Brush
• Die-cut overlay
• Scrapbook paper
• Scissors
• Cling wrap
• Template (for use with die cutting machines – download here)

Step 1. Choose your die-cut overlay and your notebook. I really love the ones from Muji, but you can definitely get a simple blank one from any craft or book store.

You can get the die-cut overlays at your local craft store OR if you have a die-cutter such as a Silhouette Cameo, you can create one yourself.

Step 2.  Spread a generous amount of Mod Podge onto the front of the notebook.

Step 3. Adhere the die-cut, using cling wrap to press the overlay onto the notebook to adhere it. Remove the cling wrap, and then apply another layer of Mod Podge.

Step 4. Cut off the excess amount of paper.

You’re done – and know you know how to decorate your notebook the easiest way possible!

You can leave the notebook as it is, or embellish it further. I actually created a plain one, and then created another to embellish.

Step 5. Use scrapbook paper and other die-cut embellishments to decorate your spiffy DIY notebook.

You can download the hand-lettered cut file on the supply list and cut it with your die-cutter if you have one! Otherwise, you can purchase inexpensive die-cut words or letters at the craft store.

Which one do you prefer – the simple one or the embellished one? Either way, they’re very easy to make and makes a really fun and simple craft for kids and adults alike!

Don’t forget to check out my blog for more DIY ideas and free printables!

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Did you enjoy this project? I’d love for you to check out these other notebook makeovers:

• How to Cover a Notebook (with a Map!)
• DIY Notebook in a Matter of Minutes!
• Decorate Notebooks with Scrapbook Paper
• Decorate a Journal to Own the New Year!