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A Trio of Notebooks Tutorial

Hi everyone, Christine here today with a trio of notebooks! Call me traditional but I still like to use a notebook for many things, I’ve yet to put everything on my cell phone! I always carry a notebook in my purse and it makes me smile when they are pretty as well as useful. My notebooks are easy to make and I detail how to insert that elastic strap, which is great for holding receipts and business cards. These also make super teacher gifts. Let me show you how to make this trio of notebooks with Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L®.

A Trio of Notebooks by Christine Emberson for Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L

A Trio of Notebooks Step by Step

I purchased 3 inexpensive mini notebooks from a local store. Next, I measured and cut 6 pieces of patterned paper, this is for the front and back of each notebook. Affix the patterned paper into place with E-Z Runner Grand Refillable Dispenser. You can aapply edge to edge adhesive so no worries of the paper lifting.

A Trio of Notebooks by Christine Emberson for Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L

Use a nail file to sand the edges and this will also enable you to keep those attractive curved corners.

A Trio of Notebooks by Christine Emberson for Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L

Apply a little Distress Ink to the edges, I chose to use Old Paper.

A Trio of Notebooks by Christine Emberson for Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L

Using an eyelet setting tool, create a hole half way down the back cover of the notebooks and set a small eyelet. Thread a double length of thin elastic through the hole. Measure the elastic beforehand so that the loop slots around the notebook firmly.

A Trio of Notebooks by Christine Emberson for Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L

Secure the two elastic ends in place with Extreme Double-Sided Tape 1/2 inch. You don’t want these to move so you need this excellent tape to guarantee a firm grip.

A Trio of Notebooks by Christine Emberson for Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L

To hide the elastic ends secure down a page with Crafty Power Tape. Carry out this procedure for all three notebooks.

A Trio of Notebooks by Christine Emberson for Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L

Here is the finished trio. By switching out the patterned paper you can make them for many occasions.

A Trio of Notebooks by Christine Emberson for Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L

Thanks for stopping by and don’t forget to check out the great products on the website.
Christine

Creative Time: 25 Minutes
Skill Level: Beginner

Materials Needed
Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L®

E-Z Runner Grand Refillable Dispenser
Crafty Power Tape

HomeHobby by 3L®
Extreme Double-Sided Tape 1/2 inch

Other
Mini Notebooks; Patterned Paper (The Paper Tree – Lakeside Blooms); Distress Ink; Eyelet Setting Tool; Eyelets; Thin Elastic.

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