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How to: personalize a notebook


Personalized-notebook

This year, I find myself enjoying simple projects that take less than 20 minutes. Without ruining my "perfectly" manicured nails...*winks* Like this personalized notebook.


I started with a Muji notebook made with recycled paper.


Then I measured and cut some Hambly overlay [yeah...time to stop hoarding them!].


Which I run through my Xyron 9" Creative Station for an even layer of adhesive.


Score at the spine and adhere to notebook.


Add some gaffer tape/washi tape at the spine for a pop of colour. Then finish with metal bookplate embellishment. Love how quick and easy this is. It makes a great last minute gift too! :)


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21 comments:

  1. LaurelFebruary 6, 2014 at 1:24 PM

    Great project and so glad your nails are ok ;)

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  2. RadhikaFebruary 6, 2014 at 1:35 PM

    cool personalized notebook...love the look.. :)

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  3. alexandra s.m.February 6, 2014 at 2:06 PM

    what a transformation!
    You really have the "eye" for these things!
    Now I want to try and do that too ;)
    Thank You Yvonne !

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  4. SD poojaFebruary 6, 2014 at 3:54 PM

    Fantastic ..How I wish I was quick as you in making pretty stuff!

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  5. Lizzy HillFebruary 6, 2014 at 4:40 PM

    Fabulous...these would make such lovely gifts, too....& no nails damaged in the process:):)!!!

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  6. Sherry EckbladFebruary 6, 2014 at 7:09 PM

    Love your notebook and a great use for those Hambly overlays. I have been hoarding my large snowflake ones. Think I only have about 20 left. (lol)

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  7. Suman PanditFebruary 6, 2014 at 7:41 PM

    Great effect with minimal embellishments......love it Yvonne!!!

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  8. Julie Tucker-WolekFebruary 6, 2014 at 8:20 PM

    This looks AMAZING!! I loveeeeeeeeeee it!!!

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  9. KaronFebruary 6, 2014 at 8:37 PM

    WOW this is so cool! What a great way to change such a plain cover - fabulous!

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  10. Este e um blog de testeFebruary 6, 2014 at 9:23 PM

    So pretty! Love this idea

    xx
    http://www.analeote.blogspot.com

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  11. sandiFebruary 6, 2014 at 9:28 PM

    Fabulous and such an easy upgrade! Yeah!

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  12. UnknownFebruary 6, 2014 at 9:40 PM

    Love the effect those overlays have on the notebook.Awesome washi tape.Drooling over it.:-)

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  13. LisaFebruary 7, 2014 at 2:00 AM

    Oh my gosh, this is gorgeous!! I love the look!! The washi tape is fabulous!! You are so creative!! And doing it all without messing up your manicure - priceless :) Have a great day :)

    Lisa
    A Mermaid's Crafts

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  14. MirjamCFebruary 7, 2014 at 3:30 AM

    Wow love this project!

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  15. Susan (rainy)February 7, 2014 at 11:36 AM

    So creative, Yvonne. And what a great project. LOVE.

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  16. RoseFebruary 7, 2014 at 1:05 PM

    awesome!!! and way to keep the nails in good shape while using a hoarded item ;)

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  17. Audrey PettitFebruary 7, 2014 at 8:49 PM

    I recognized that old Hambly print right away. LOVE it used to cover a notebook! Totally perfect use for it, and I adore the gaffer tape used on the spine! This is awesome!

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  18. Cindy deRosierFebruary 8, 2014 at 1:24 AM

    Very nice! And you're right - a great gift!

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  19. alexaFebruary 8, 2014 at 6:47 AM

    Just lovely - you could go into business :).

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  20. LynndaFebruary 8, 2014 at 8:45 AM

    Looks amazing Yvonne ! Awesome.... hugs...x

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  21. Tone-LillFebruary 12, 2014 at 3:30 PM

    Love the note boon idea, it look awesome !!!!!

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Thanks for visiting my blog and taking time to leave a comment. I really appreciate it. Have an awesome day!:)

Cheers, Yvonne.