DIY Notebooks Using Greeting Cards
/Turn old greeting cards into beautiful handmade notebooks with this easy DIY paper craft! These simple upcycled notebooks are perfect for journaling, shopping lists, sketching, or gifting, and only require a few basic supplies to make.
Mini Notebooks Using Greeting Cards.
I love finding creative ways to give everyday items a second life, and greeting cards are one thing I can never bring myself to throw away. Many are simply too beautiful to waste, so turning them into handmade notebooks feels like the perfect way to enjoy them for a little longer.
These DIY notebooks are surprisingly easy to make, require only a handful of supplies, and make thoughtful handmade gifts too. Whether you're creating a travel journal, a sketchbook, a gratitude journal, or somewhere to jot down shopping lists, this simple project can be customised to suit any style.
I've already got one in my handbag for ideas on the go and another on my desk for jotting down future blog posts. Once you make one, you'll probably find yourself looking at every pretty greeting card and thinking, "That would make a lovely notebook!"
Supplies:
Blank Greeting Cards
A4 Paper
How to make Greeting Card Notebooks.
1. Fold your paper in half. Stack your folded paper one inside of the other.
2. Open out your card and line up the centre of your folded paper stack with the centre of your card.
3. Use a long-arm stapler to secure the pages.
4. Fold your notebook closed.
At this point, you'll notice that the edges of the pages don't line up. Take your X-Acto knife and a steel ruler and cut through the paper to make an even edge.
To get a smooth finish, make several light cuts rather than pressing hard and trying to cut all the pages in one go.
5. Decorate with stickers or leave blank.
You can press your notebooks overnight under a couple of heavy books to help them stay flat.
