If you love making lists as much as us, you’ll need these adorable notebook covers in your life! Oh-so-simple to make, they turn a plain old notebook into a must-have stationery item that you’ll want to have on hand at all times! They also make great party bag fillers or a thoughtful gift for someone starting a new job or first day at school. We also think they’d sell well at a local craft fair. After all, you can never have too many notebooks…
DIY notebook cover materials
- DIY notebook cover templates
- Shopping list notebooks (approx 15x7.5cm)
- Coloured card
- Glue
- Optional Velcro dot for closing
![free papercraft templates step 1](https://c02.purpledshub.com/uploads/sites/51/2020/05/diy-notebook-cover-step1-9891534.jpg?webp=1&w=1200)
Trim 9.5x7.5cm of coloured card and score down the long side at 7cm and 7.5cm. Trim another 27x7.5cm of card and score down the long side at 15cm and 15.5cm.
![free papercraft templates step 2](https://c02.purpledshub.com/uploads/sites/51/2020/05/DIY-notebook-cover-step-2-dbc790d.jpg?webp=1&w=1200)
Use the template as a guide to trim into shape the unscored end of the shorter piece of card. Attach the flap on the shorter piece of card to the top of the longer piece.
![free papercraft templates step 3](https://c02.purpledshub.com/uploads/sites/51/2020/05/DIY-notebook-cover-step-3-3a843cf.jpg?webp=1&w=1200)
Valley fold each score line and attach the notepad inside the inner score lines. Fold both parts of the notebook across the front and then decorate. Secure the flap with a velcro dot.
Making for a gift? Write a message for the recipient among the pages as a sweet surprise!
Change what the pet is holding – flowers and chocolates would be so cute