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Travelers Notebook Cover


This may just be my most favorite DIY of all time!!!  Any and Everything I can fashion into a Traveler's Notebook is fuel for the fire!  From Placemats, old books, and jeans, old purses and laminate sheets-I CANNOT STOP!!!!  Here is a simple no-sew way to achieve the look of a jelly cover without the use of vinyl!  I hope you enjoy this and share your versions below in the comment section!

XOXOXO-The Queen

Supplies:
  • 2 Heavyweight Laminate Sheets
  • Confetti Glitter Mix of Your Choice
  • Elastic String 
  • 5 Grommets
  • 1 Key Ring (to attach bow)
  • Rhinestone Letters 
  • Laminating Machine
  • Hole Punch
  • Glitter Foam Sheet and Rhinestone Border for Bow

 Begin by spreading the confetti mix evenly over one open sheet of the laminate paper.  Carefully close and run through Laminating machine.  Place this into the unused laminate sheet, and run both through the laminating machine.  This next step is optional if you would like to have moving shake pieces inside, if not, move onto adding the grommets and strings. [Using an Exacto Knife, cut a slit in the 1st layer of laminate sheet, and add additional Confetti Glitter mix.  Seal with Transparent tape] Fold in half and use craft clips to secure.  Use hole punch to punch 2 holes at the top and bottom of the spine directly on the fold approximately .5 inches from the top and bottom.  Maintain this distance between the two holes as well.  Punch a hole in the middle of the spine, equidistant from the top and bottom holes.   Insert 1 grommet into each hole and close.  Lace 3 elastic strings through holes from top to bottom, tying each one individually at the center.   Below is a video that gives instructions on how to construct the bow; attach the keyring to the back with hot glue to lace through the middle string.  To secure middle string, pull both ends through middle grommet hole and tie a knot.  

How to Construct a Bow:

 

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