--- title: "12 More DIY Notebooks to Make ..." description: "Instagram Photos; Leather; Stamped; Woven Map; Mini Fabric Cover; More ..." url: "https://lifestyle.allwomenstalk.com/more-diy-notebooks-to-make/" category: "lifestyle" last_updated: "2026-06-17" --- # 12 More DIY Notebooks to Make ... No sooner had I hit publish on my previous DIY post when I encountered more adorable DIY Notebooks. So here we have the 2nd batch of our **handmade notebook** and journal tutorials. Like I said, these would be great back-t0-school crafts. These would also make for perfect gifts for the writers or artists in your life. Have fun! ## 1. Instagram Photos ![Instagram Photos](https://resize.allw.mn/1028x0/filters:format(webp)/filters:quality(70)/content/lifestyle/2012/08/124-560x376_560x376.jpg) Elsie of a A Beautiful Mess shows us a way to use our Instagram photos in our adventures in note-taking. To make this cover, you print several of your photos and then assemble everything using washi tape. [Tutorial](https://abeautifulmess.typepad.com/my_weblog/2012/05/make-your-own-instagram-journal.html) ## 2. Leather ![Leather](https://resize.allw.mn/1028x0/filters:format(webp)/filters:quality(70)/content/lifestyle/2012/08/219-560x373_560x373.jpg) How is this for a masculine **DIY notebook**? The tutorial below categorized these notebooks as nature journals. I think they look perfect for sketching birds or jotting down your thoughts while camping. Check out the link for the how-to. [Tutorial](https://howdoesshe.com/reusable-nature-journal-tutorial-and-template/) ## 3. Stamped _ Here is another **DIY notebook** idea that will be perfect for crafting for boys. If you've never made rubber stamps before, you will love the tutorial after the link. It will open up a dam of ideas for having fun with paper using cute stamps. Tutorial_ ## 4. Woven Map ![Woven Map](https://resize.allw.mn/1028x0/filters:format(webp)/filters:quality(70)/content/lifestyle/2012/08/418_493x353.jpg) How cool is this? Using a map to cover a plain notebook is crafty enough but Ruby went the extra mile. She cut the map into strips and devised a woven map cover for a notebook. Very creative. [Tutorial](http://rubymurraysmusings.blogspot.com/2012/05/ways-with-vintage-maps-woven-notebook.html) ## 5. Mini Fabric Cover ![Mini Fabric Cover](https://resize.allw.mn/1028x0/filters:format(webp)/filters:quality(70)/content/lifestyle/2012/08/518_400x309.jpg) If you can remember from my previous **DIY notebook** post, I gave you a tutorial for making a fabric cover. This particular how-to is pretty similar but this time, you will be making a cover for a mini notebook. And you will be adding a Velcro fastener. [Tutorial](http://obsessivelystitching.blogspot.com/2011/02/love-week-covered-notebooks.html) ## 6. Multiple Stitch Line ![Multiple Stitch Line](https://resize.allw.mn/1028x0/filters:format(webp)/filters:quality(70)/content/lifestyle/2012/08/619-560x372_560x372.jpg) From making a fabric cover, we move to a** DIY notebook** that involves stitching pages to beautiful leather. Unlike the previous leather tutorial I mentioned here, this particular project gives you a new binding method. It's perfect for those who like using notebooks with a good number of pages. [Tutorial](https://www.tortagialla.com/lets-make-a-journal/) ## 7. To-do Notepad ![To-do Notepad](https://resize.allw.mn/1028x0/filters:format(webp)/filters:quality(70)/content/lifestyle/2012/08/719_469x331.jpg) Sure your mobile phone is handy for writing down notes but sometimes, an actual notebook makes making list more efficient. And if you're itching for a notebook that is all kinds of cute, this is what you need. [Tutorial](https://heatherbailey.typepad.com/heather_bailey/mininotebook.html) ## 8. Matchbook ![Matchbook](https://resize.allw.mn/1028x0/filters:format(webp)/filters:quality(70)/content/lifestyle/2012/08/819_400x266.jpg) Here is another **DIY notepad tutorial** for those who like small things for writing thoughts on. If you have lots of pretty card stock, this is a fun project to do. [Tutorial](https://thecraftymummy.com/2012/06/mini-notebooks-tutorial/) ## 9. Anthro-Inspired _ Take a plain notebook, cover with pretty paper, and add a tag to the front. Congratulations, you just made a journal that is Anthro-inspired. Tutorial_ ## 10. Felt ![Felt](https://resize.allw.mn/1028x0/filters:format(webp)/filters:quality(70)/content/lifestyle/2012/08/1013_490x406.jpg) Instead of using paper or fabric, you can also use felt to customize a notebook. This is a fantastic idea because felt is always fun to touch. Bonus: felt comes in yummy colors. [Tutorial](https://www.everythingetsy.com/2012/03/felt-initial-notebook-tutorial-easter-gift-ideas/) ## 11. Matchbook II ![Matchbook II](https://resize.allw.mn/1028x0/filters:format(webp)/filters:quality(70)/content/lifestyle/2012/08/1111_450x300.jpg) I know, I know, I've listed a matchbook **DIY notebook** idea here but the ones above are too cute not to include. Besides, they were made using a different method so I thought you'd appreciate the tutorial, too. [Tutorial](http://dodadidit.blogspot.com/2011/09/matchbook-notebook-tutorial.html) ## 12. Ribbon ![Ribbon](https://resize.allw.mn/1028x0/filters:format(webp)/filters:quality(70)/content/lifestyle/2012/08/125-560x240_560x240.jpg) Instead of embroidery floss, you can also use pretty ribbon to stitch a binding for your notebook. If you use a floral cover, like above, with a ribbon binding, you'd end up with one gorgeous journal. [Tutorial](https://mayarts.com/handmade-notebook/) Whew! Now we have 22 **DIY notebook ideas**. Hope you find something fun to make from this list of **handmade notebooks**! 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