Monogrammed Notebook Tutorial

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A week or so ago I was a guest blogger over at Oopsey Daisy.  Here is the cute Monogrammed Notebook that I showed her readers how to make!

Today I am going to show you how to make a cute notebook with monogram and matching pen.  I love making personalized gifts for people and this is one of my favorites!  

Here's what you need:

Blank note book (I got a pack of 2 or 3 at Dollar Tree)

Pen that has a top that screws off on the top (Dollar Tree)

scrapbook paper

glue stick

foam stamp

paint

flowers, stickers, buttons (whatever you want to embellish with!)

First, you measure a piece of Scrapbook paper the same size of the notebook with a little extra for the top of the notebook.  

Then, you glue the paper down.  I used a glue stick or you can use a tape runner. 

This is probably the hardest step, but it is really easy!  Cut a small piece of paper that matches the size of your notebook.  Make sure you measure it the right length of the pen well.  Roll it in a tube shape small enough to fit into the pen well.  Stick the paper tube in the well.  Screw the bottom of the pen back on.

Next, I used a foam stamp and acrylic paint and stamped the letter onto a piece of coordinating scrapbook paper.  Once the letter is dry, cut out the paper to fit on the paper pad.

I also added a coordinating sticker on the bottom of the note pad.

Last step, I added a cute silk flower in the upper corner with a button on top!  

What a fun personalized gift to give a friend, sister, etc, right?  

Some recent projects I've been working on.....

I haven't put any pictures of my projects lately, so today I thought I would post something I made recently. I love owls and I thought this was really cute patterned paper. I also love the owl stamp I got at Michael's. I hope you like it! This is for sale at my etsy shop. Let me know what you think....