DIY // Printable Notebook

IMAGE COURTESY BY Bettina Johnson

I just love little notebooks, especially colorful ones! You will find one in my purse at all times. You never know when you need to write/draw something down while on the go. I tend to get creative when I am at the park with the kids, so while Jasmine plays I simply pull out my notebook and draw down my ideas before I forget them!

A while back my little notebook filled up, and it is time to make a few new ones. So, while I am getting these little notebooks ready, I thought why not share how I make them!!!

DIY // Printable Notebook

Hope you enjoy!

IMAGE COURTESY BY Bettina Johnson

IMAGE COURTESY BY Bettina Johnson

Let’s get started, here is what you need:

Cardstock Paper (white 110lb)
Regular paper (can also be colored, to give your notebook a little color to the inside)
1/2″ inch x 12″ inch Ribbon, in your preferred color
Scissors or Rotary Paper Trimmer
Sewing machine + white sewing yarn

Step 1 - Print your templates — Step 1 – Print your templates

Simply download one of the free templates, here and print them out!

Notebook Heart Cover – FREE
Inside Paper Template – FREE

You can find the other templates in our OEH Shop.

Step 2 - Cut out your front & back cover — Step 2 – Cut out your front & back cover

Step 3 - Mark the middle for easy folding at the end. — Step 3 – Mark the middle for easy folding at the end.

Step 4 - Cut out your inside paper — Step 4 – Cut out your inside paper

Step 5 - Sew the notebook together — Step 5 – Sew the notebook together, place a 12″ inch ribbon across the middle

Step 6 - Cut off the remaining sewing yarn — Step 6 – Cut the remaining sewing yarn off

Step 7 - Fold the Notebook, done! — Step 7 – Fold the Notebook, and you’re done!

Bettina Johnson

Hi there! My name is Bettina Johnson an “entrepreneur” by heart, aspiring health advocate, DIYer, and blogger by night.

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7 Comments

Melissa says:

January 28, 2014 at 6:45 pm

You are brilliant, this is the coolest DIY I have seen in a while. Thank you so much for sharing. I’ll be making these this weekend!

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1. Bettina Johnson says:
  
  January 28, 2014 at 7:32 pm
  
  Thank you so much for the compliment, you are such a sweetheart. Have fun making them!
  
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Lily says:

January 28, 2014 at 6:50 pm

Love this Bettina. I swear, these notebooks are awesome. It looks easy, but I still think I need assistance.

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1. Bettina Johnson says:
  
  January 28, 2014 at 7:34 pm
  
  Hi Lily, let me know how I can assist you?
  
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Ann says:

January 29, 2014 at 11:40 am

So pretty! Thanks for the tute, Bettina.

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1. Bettina Johnson says:
  
  January 29, 2014 at 4:10 pm
  
  Thanks, glad you like them!
  
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