Here's a simple and quick way to pretty up a plain notebook. We love adding lace patterns—like this coffee table project here! This technique works best on canvas or fabric covered notebooks. Here's how you can make your own:
1. Supplies: Notebook with a fabric or canvas front, fabric spray paint, lace, scissors, packing tape, and a trash bag. 2. First, cut out a piece of lace slightly larger than the front of the notebook. 3. Tape the lace firmly to the insides of the front page. This will prevent the paint from accidentally slipping, smudging the design. 4. Place a trash bag underneath the notebook to keep your workspace from getting paint on it. Also, tuck one edge of the trash bag between the front cover and the pages to prevent it from leaking through. Then, spray away! Make sure to coat every part of the cover evenly. 5. Once the paint begins to dry, slowly remove the tape and lace. 6. Let it continue to dry for the next couple of hours before using the notebook.
Have fun making your own lace patterned notebooks! xo. emma and elsie
Notebook provided c/o Miro.
Uh, Awesome! I think about stuff like this, but never do it! This is so easy though!!!
Posted by: Logan | April 19, 2012 at 06:55 PM
Love the black!
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Posted by: Logan | April 19, 2012 at 06:56 PM
Cute!! I Love lace :) Will have to try this one :)
xo Heather
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Posted by: Heather | April 19, 2012 at 07:00 PM
this is a cool idea! thanks
Posted by: Ellen Joy | April 19, 2012 at 07:11 PM
What a fun idea! I love the color! xo, rv
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Posted by: Rae Veda | April 19, 2012 at 07:18 PM
This looks lovely! I would be fun using this technique on the top of a coffee table or on a cork board:)
-Joi
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Posted by: Joyful Wife, Joiful Life | April 19, 2012 at 07:19 PM
This could be a cute activity with my peeps.
Thanks guys!
xoxo
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Posted by: Natasha Fatah | April 19, 2012 at 07:19 PM
Cute idea, making this!http://pinkscriptblog.blogspot.com/
Posted by: Essie | April 19, 2012 at 07:19 PM
really cute!!!! you make it seem so easy with your clear explanation...thanks for sharing!!!
Ana
Posted by: Lücuma Volätil | April 19, 2012 at 08:45 PM
that's cute!
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Posted by: Mrs. Baker | April 19, 2012 at 08:54 PM
Wow, that's it? So chic! Love it.
Posted by: Jennifer Hubbell | April 19, 2012 at 09:06 PM
What a cool idea! So simple, too. :)
Great tutorial!
Posted by: Inna | April 19, 2012 at 09:12 PM
So, so adorable!
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Posted by: Shannon | April 19, 2012 at 09:40 PM
Pretty! I'm always looking for good ways to spice up cheap journals, and lately you ladies have been rocking with the DIY's. I love it! So inspiring.
Wren
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Posted by: Wren | April 19, 2012 at 09:41 PM
great idea! I wanna try this
Posted by: Lucia | April 19, 2012 at 10:10 PM
Thats genius! GREAT JOB!!
Posted by: Britney | April 19, 2012 at 11:20 PM
Oo0oh so cute and easy!
Thanks for sharing as always.
xO, Vicky
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Posted by: Vicky | April 19, 2012 at 11:36 PM
i love it!
i wanna try this
<3 tisa
Posted by: Tisa Wiriatmadja | April 19, 2012 at 11:39 PM
Great idea!!!!!
Posted by: Margherita | April 20, 2012 at 02:18 AM
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Posted by: Rosalinda Tjioe | April 20, 2012 at 02:46 AM