Notable Notebooks

I really enjoy customizing things to make them my own, and that goes for this notebook made "a la Erin."

I found a hard cover notebook at the dollar store.  Then, I measured the notebook to make sure I trimmed the paper (Sweet Sorbet DSP) to the correct size.  I find that it helps to use my fingers to sort of form the paper to the shape of the notebook before adhering.  By creasing the paper a little around the bends of the notebook ahead of time will help you make sure everything aligns easier when you are adhering the paper to the notebook.

I used modge podge to glue the paper to the notebook cover.  I started on one side, making sure to press the paper evenly and firmly to make sure all bubbles are worked out.  Second, I add adhesive to the binding of the notebook, pressing to make sure the paper forms well to the crease and folds.  Finally (once the front and side have a chance to set up a little), modge podge is added to the back of the notebook and the same process of smoothing is done.

Let the notebook sit for a few hours so the glue has a chance to dry.  If needed, trim up any edges.  Embellishments can now be added easily!

For this notebook, I used Sweet Sorbet and Quatrefancy Specialty paper and a Blossom punch to cut out two flowers.  Then, I added two quarter inch scraps of gold foil paper behind the flowers.  Finally, a scrap of whisper white paper was used with the elegant butterfly punch and a dimensional was added to pop it up off the blossom.  Then, I smeared the butterfly with dazzling details and added a candy dot from the subtles collection in the center of the butterfly.