SNOW MUCH FUN MINI NOTEBOOKS | with Guest Designer Shara Crane

Hello,  my name is Shara Crane and I am an avid paper crafter that loves all things off the page. Some of my favorite things to make are banners, mini albums and travelers notebooks. I am a mother of two boys (10/14) whom have zero interest in my crafty room, which is just fine with me LOL. I am so happy to be able to share these mini notebooks with you. I used Doodlebug’s new collection Snow Much Fun to create two mini notebooks.  I put together a tutorial for you, so that you can make your own!  The supplies I used are listed below the post.

Everyone can use a fun little notebook!  Follow these steps if you too would like to make one for yourself!

Step 1. I always like to select my papers first. This step takes me quite some time. To me it’s the most important part, the so called foundation, body, heart and soul to your project so take your time and enjoy the process.

Step 2. Cut your pages down to the size you wish to make your notebook. The ones seen here are 4x6. If you have a close look at my “foundation” you will see I used 4 different pieces of paper. One was 4x6 and was the very base. The other three I ripped giving a torn effect on the page. In order to do this take one of your 4x6 papers (using scraps here is super helpful and saves you cutting into a 12x12 piece of paper) and hold the paper with both your left and right hand. Now tear the paper so your right hand goes away from your body and your left hand pulls towards, this step is important because if you do it the other way your paper won’t show the white core and that’s what gives the best torn effect. Now layer your pages in the order you wish.

Step 3. Using ephemera, stickers and sprinkles decorate the cover. Have fun. Put things all over or just a few things here and there. This is your art so make it as you wish. Take your printer/lined paper and cut it down to the size you made your notebook. The Thermal Cinch spin I used was 1/4in and it took about 50 sheets of printer paper to fill the book.

Step 4. Now it’s time to bind the book. Follow the directions on the Thermal Cinch, it’s quick and easy to use. Now sit back, hold your book and smile YOU MADE THAT!

I also sewed my covers before I bound them and added some fun trims! The possibilities are endless

I also sewed my covers before I bound them and added some fun trims! The possibilities are endless.  I will be back later today with another fun project!

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DOODLEBUG PRODUCTS USED  

Snow Much Fun Collection

OTHER

We R Makers Thermal Cinch

Thermal Cinch Binding Spins

Printer or lined paper

Pompom trim and or fabric strips

We R Makers Tab Punch

Sewing machine* (Optional. I LOVE my machine and use it on every paper project I make. It’s my most used crafty item for sure.)

CUTE & CRAFTY MINI CLIPBOARD NOTEBOOKS | with Ashley

Hi All! Today I am sharing a project featuring the Cute & Crafty collection. I decided to make some mini clipboard notebooks and a little tote bag to store them in. 

For the base of the notebooks, I wrapped some chipboard with patterned papers from the collection. I then decided to use lots of buttons like charms dangling off the bulldog clips. I tied them to some yellow and pink twine and layered them together. 

I also decorated the front of each notebook with shape sprinkles, flowers, and brads. Each notebook has elements from the cut apart sheet and some pages made from the lined notebook paper from the collection. 

Finally, to hold these notebooks, I made a little tote bag. The paper is from the Petite Prints. I used notebook and button ephemera pieces, along with a little stitching, to embellish. 

I hope you liked seeing some details from this project. Happy Crafting!

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DOODLEBUG PRODUCTS USED:

Cute & Crafty Collection
Shape Sprinkles
Doodle Twine
Boutique Buttons - Sweet Shoppe Assortment
Petite Prints

OTHER:

Chipboard
Sewing Machine
Clips

LOVE NOTES NOTEOOKS | with Anabelle

Is there anything as pretty as hearts and flowers? Not in my book! This is why I adore the Love Notes collection. These are some of the prettiest flowers and motifs ever and my girly side was so happy to be able to create with them. For today's project, I decided to design a set of notebooks that I could house in my planner. You can never have enough notebooks. I decided to create little covers for each of my Travel Planner notebooks. They are cute enough to carry around on their own! Here's how the set of three turned out.
Aren't these colors amazing? The mix of pinks, red and yellow are just perfect! These are such a wonderful pick me up for this time of the year! Looking at them just make me smile.

They were really easy to make. First, I chose patterned papers that I wanted to use. I knew that I wanted to use the flowers as my embellishments, so I chose polka dots and stripes as my background. Since the notebooks are 8.25" high, I cut the paper to 8.25 by 12" long.  I folded the paper in half and slid the notebook inside. Then, I folded the flap over the edges of the notebook. This holds the cover on the booklet. The nice part is that they are easily removable and I can add a new cover when I want to. I finished each cover off with a strip of paper that I cut with scalloped scissors. I added some trim and a border sticker, as well. I love how it gives the set a cohesive design.

On this first notebook, I added a sticker from the This and That sticker sheet. Next, I added some floral die cuts. I added them with foam adhesive which gives them a pretty layered look. I used some heart shaped sprinkles, too.

This next notebook uses the heart shaped flower wreath die cut. I added it with foam adhesive and placed another heart shape die cut in the center. More shape sprinkles finished off the look.

This last one is my favorite. I created a spray of flowers using the die cuts from the I Pick You pack. I layered them together and added some foam adhesive to several of them. Then I finished them off with the sprinkle dots. I love how bright and fun it looks!

As you can see, these notebooks were quick and easy to create. I'll be carrying mine in my Daily Doodles TN, but they could easily be used for teacher gifts or for anyone who enjoys planning and list making.

Thanks so much for stopping by and taking a peek at my floral notebooks today! Happy Creating!

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Doodlebug Supplies:

Love Notes Collection

Other Supplies:

Craft Trim

Hot Glue Gun

Back to School: Covered Composition Notebooks

You are going to be at the Head of the Class with either of these darling Doodlebug-ified Notebooks! Stephanie and Kathy simply covered inexpensive composition books with the Take Note Collection. Pick up a few extras of these notebooks this time of year for about $.50 each and you can recreate your own Grade A Notebook.

School Notes Notebooks
by Stephanie Buice

Class Notes Notebooks
by Kathy Martin