happy thursday.
i can’t believe all of the comments we’ve been getting on our giveaway. the three of us have enjoyed reading each and every one of them so much.
this next project will come in handy for jotting down those little everyday bits of information. then take it with you on the go… it has handles. 🙂
you’ll need:
- composition notebook
- brown paper bag with handles (mine was from Trader Joes)
- glue dots (or other strong adhesive)
- patterned papers (LOVE the quite contrary line by my mind’s eye)
- letters to spell “notes” (i used some old chipboard letters i had – alphabet stickers, rub-ons or stamps would work great too)
1. Cut the paper bag open and lay flat.
2. Open the notebook and trace the front cover so that the handle is right in the center.
3. Cut that out.
4. Line that piece up with the other handle.
5. Then trace and cut it out.
6. Use several glue dots to attach the bag to the notebook.
7. Trace your scrapbook paper and trim to fit
please note… the length and width of your notebook might be different, so please check before trimming your papers.
Since I don’t have a cricut or any other large scallop punch,
I used a circle punch and punched out 8 circles to go down my front cover.
The dark pink paper is 5 1/4″ wide and 9 3/4″ long.
If your paper is a 12 x 12, you can get two pieces out of it for the front and back.
The light pink paper is 6″ wide and 9 3/4″ long.
That piece is folded around the binding of the notebook.
You’ll have 3″ in the front and 3″ in the back.
You’ll have 3″ in the front and 3″ in the back.
Add your letters, trim the paper and round the corners.
Jamie
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Neat project! I look forward to making one!
Ohhh – your gonna make me pull out my scrap stuff? It is cute enough that I just might bust it all out ;o)
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This is a great project!! I'm running a little craft camp for 8-11 year-old girls this summer, and I might have to do this!
LOVE this idea… I am a big fan of notebooks so why not have a stinking cute one to boot.
What a great project idea. And I can't wait to see all your Mother's Day and Teacher Apprec. ideas!!
Very cute! I love the idea of reusing a paper bag – though the ones with handles are hard to find. I'll be adding this to my "craft-list"! Any ideas coming up for reusing those icky plastic grocery bags?
so clever!!
I LOVE this idea. We use a lot of paper bags in my classroom. Thanks for sharing.
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What a brilliant idea! I'm a writing teacher & encourage students to personalize their writer's notebooks. I can't wait to share this idea with others. TFS!
Ruth
Seriously? A brown bag?? I never would have guessed! It's absolutely adorable!
Sweet idea. I need something like this and what a cute gift idea.
What you don't have a cricut. I nearly fell on the floor. But seriously, this is a really cute Idea. Thanks for sharing it with us.
I featured this on my blog today, hope you don't mind! 🙂
http://www.peaceloveapplesauce.com/2010/06/things-to-try-thursday-brown-bag.html
wow! so many great projects! i just browsed through a bunch of pages and i can't wait to go through more. your house is so much fun… i wanna come play! :o)
I have recently started a blog, and the info you offer on this site has helped me tremendously. Thanks for all of your time & work.
another cute idea. Thanks for sharing