Altered mini composition books

I totally stocked up on the wide ruled too, not that skinny college ruled kind. I prefer to cover and embellish the books so you cant tell that they started as a simple composition notebook. I spied some altered composition books on a blog and ran out to dollar tree to pick some up. Here is one i did, a mini compostion book i did for a swap with the cricut exchange group im in with. I made a bunch for my entire grade level one year for christmas and they loved them. A few years ago i could get nice quality minicomposition books at any walmart, then they got cheap and removed the stiff cover, the stitched spine, and replaced them with really cheap versions that fall apart. Awhile back i was checking out some other crafty blogs and stumbled across a cute idea here, which shows mini composition books that have been altered to look like little purses. See more ideas about altered composition books, book journal and smash book. Anjuli johnson prepares the cover and pages to serve as an art journal. Mini composition book altered have you seen the cute little notebooks that look like mini composition books. Altered composition books altered minicomposition books flickr photo.

These mini composition books were a bit challenging to make. Altered mini composition books are perfect for the travelers notebook wallet. Most current pics junk journal embellishments tips crocheting minor forms can be a sensible way to produce your customized addons brooches as well as. See more ideas about composition notebook journal, altered composition books. So needless to say, i have had my focus on getting everyone well and just havent been blogging. I decided that i would make some of these cuties to go in the secretarys day gift baskets that i created. I was playing with my lawn fawn stamps today with my granddaughter mia. Mini marble composition books, thread bound notebooks, red. I stock up after back to school sales and got some once for ten cents each. Jazzy creations altered mini composition books for a swap.

I have found that even the same company may not always have the same size books or. Altered mini composition notebooks in process tutorial youtube. I started with a 3pack of top flight mini composition books that i purchased from the dollar store. Therefore, the instructions that follow are more detailed, and. Altered composition books, scrapbook albums, scrapbooking, album book, book making. Before sorry i couldnt get the orientation right on this pic taken with iphone. If the sizes vary greatly, small adjustments are needed for the black and patterned paper. Hi you all, have you ever tried altering a cover of a composition book. Decorating a home made cookbook ideas art journal inspiration, diy altered books, altered boxes. Altered mini composition books so, i am always looking for fun things to do with my scraps before i move onto the next project. Altered mini composition book tutorial supplies mini composition book scrapbook paper paper adhesive sandpaper medium scissor ephemera foam brush wax paper hope you enjoyed this video.

Office depot brand mini fashion composition book 3 14 x 4. I saw that those mini composition books are on sale this week at staples for a quarter. Handmade christmas christmas crafts christmas ideas christmas paper xmas altered cigar boxes altered books altered composition notebooks christmas shopping list. I start with the cherry cobbler cardstock size and after i glue it to the book, i trim using an xacto knife. Todays project is a simple but fun way to welcome the christmas season. These are perfect little mini comp books for alteringdecorating and giving. See more ideas about altered composition notebooks, altered composition books and altered books. Embellished note books altered composition books, paper. Altered composition books altered minicomposition books flickr. Im working on whipping up a dozen or so altered composition notebooks and thought id share this easy peasy process with you. Featuring hard casebound pressboard covers, these staples mini composition books have a professional appearance and withstand everyday use. Mini marble composition books, thread bound notebooks, red, blue and green, 12ct, 600 total pages by greenbrier. Personalized minicomposition notebook with buttons are a fun and easy gift to make for all ages. A thick, sturdy cover keeps the notebook from bending or ripping, and the sheets are securely sewn into the binding.

Just like the title suggests, its an altered mini composition book. And if you make a composition notebook journal please do share your project in our facebook group i love seeing everyones work. How to make an altered composition book art journal. See more ideas about altered composition books, altered composition notebooks and paper crafts.

I made this one at a demo i did last friday night, and gave another one away in a cello bag with scraps of cardstock, designer paper, ribbon, brads, a stampin spot and an incentive stamp. Yes, they were really one package of three for a dollar. I started by measuring the front and back surfaces of the book. Altered composition book great idea for closure just tie up the ribbons. Retired neutrals dsp to the covers and carefully trimmed the excess paper off. Altered composition books altered books last door alter flowers blog images book journal alters mini books dollar stores what others are saying these are those small composition books that you can pick up at one of the dollar stores for twenty nine cents or four for a dollar. Altered mini book made from a dollar store mini composition notebook. Altered mini book a dollar store notepad turned art journal the far pavilion altered mini book made from a dollar store mini composition notebook. See more ideas about altered composition books, composition book, altered composition. Sometimes the length is 116 off and the front and back panels are slightly off. Altered mini book a dollar store notepad turned art. Things have been a little miserable at our house for the past week. Jan 26, 2012 some of you may have noticed that there has been a few problems over at tsi. Found mini composition books at walmart and scooped up a few.

Diy your photo charms, compatible with pandora bracelets. Why composition books rule composition notebooks have been a mainstay in students backpacks and boardroom meetings for decades for a variety of reasons. How to make an altered mini notebook, from june 18, 20. I found a set of three mini composition notebooks at the dollar store, and i couldnt resist bringing a few home and preparing them to be art journals. First, i was really sick, now my son has had the flu since tuesday. You are too funny, too hungry for finishing the inside. However, i do need something to write on for quick to dos, reminders, and short notes and the mini composition book fits the bill. Altered mini composition books altered composition books.

Sorry about the blurry photo, but i am really happy with it. I must say that i havent done these before and they are rather fun they are also addicting. These collegeruled notebooks contain 80 sheets each and fit easily in jacket pockets and handbags, ideal for quickly taking notes on the go. Come take a peek at what i made shabby chic and christmas themed books. Altered mini composition book hello and happy mo nday. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. It is a mini composition notebook that i altered with holiday papers. See more ideas about altered composition notebooks, altered composition.

Turn a plain composition book in to a personalized journal with scrapbooking paper and embellishments. It can be lots of fun and will give you a unique front cover that can easily be found if you need it quickly. Cardboard box crafts paper crafts mini albums altered composition books decor crafts diy crafts diy notebook craft show ideas card sketches. No matter what youre looking for or where you are in the world, our global marketplace of sellers can help you. Altered mini composition books great gifts too stampin with riley. Altered mini book a dollar store notepad turned art journal the far. I love the timing of this project because right now back to school supplies are in the. You can find simple instructions for altering composition books at several sites on the internet, including.

I mostly make pages due to dt obligations but i think i have more fun creating altered projects. Altered mini composition book i stepped up how i normally alter mini composition books, i added a flap that wraps to the front of the book. I picked up about a dozen of these composition books recently during a back to school clearance sale for like 50 cents. Christmas shopping mini notebooks by mrsoke cards and paper crafts at splitcoaststampers. Altered books scrapbook crazy, scrapbook mini album. I picked up some mini composition notebooks from either walgreens or dollar tree and altered them to create this adorable little gifts for my. Usually i whip out a bunch of cards before i call it quits, but i have been itching to do somthing different this time. See more ideas about altered composition books, altered composition notebooks and altered books. Mini album scrapbook scrapbook pages scrapbooking notebook covers journal covers altered books altered art mini albums altered composition notebooks hello everyone, ive been waiting to share this notebook with you, it is one of this months creations for scrapbook adhesives by 3l.

I love covering mini comp books too, it so fitting for teachers to craft using them dont you think. Altered mini composition note book here is my first altered composition note book. We have upgraded the store and the changeover has not gone smoothly. I hope you enjoyed this little tutorial on making an altered composition notebook art journal and if you have any different techniques or tips youd like to share id love to hear them. Altered mini composition books great gifts for the ladies in my uld be prayer journals on the go. In under five minutes i finished the three books shown here. Easy diy shows how with a few materials you can create these. I had made the video and then quickly mailed it away.

Composition books product details back to search results. All minicomposition books are not identical in size. Altered art is a very popular craft form all on its own and making altered books are right up there at the top. Altered mini composition book diy journal books, altered. Tonight i am sharing two mini composition books that i altered for my swap partner tracy. Sale mini composition books, altered journals, pocket notebooks, gifts, stocking stuffers, christmas notebooks, childrens book pages. I guess it is only natural that scrapbook makers will want to adopt this concept and make their own, throw in some family photos and you now have altered scrapbooking. Vintage pocket journal mini altered composition book youtubesome howto see more. I used tear tape which is fast, permanent glue strips to glue the stampin up.

Its pretty easy to turn an inexpensive and boring plain jane composition book into a unique and personalized journal. Vintage ephemera digital tags 1, gift tags, vintage embellishment, hanging tags, cardmaking, printable tags, vintage images, decoupage paper. Diy altered mini composition books dollar tree youtube. See more ideas about altered composition notebooks, altered. They are small enough to drop into a purse and take up hardly any room. Just hoping the worst is behind us so we can get back to normal. Booth janapril mini books for operation smile project. Handmade journals handmade books altered composition notebooks composition notebook journal altered book art wreck this journal journal covers book crafts paper crafts.