Simple Watercolor Notebook

INSIDE : Learn how to create and make a Simple Watercolor Notebook. Paint your own gorgeous watercolor cover and then add in the pages, this is a fun project for all ages.

DIY watercolor-notebook

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This post has been updated since it’s original post date of August 2014.

I’m a huge list maker.  I adore paper and always have a handful of  notebooks on hand to keep those lists under control.  Making this Simple Watercolor Notebook was so fun to put together!

What supplies do I need to make a DIY Watercolor notebook?

Watercolor Paper
Watercolor paint set
Chipboard
Scissors
Sponge Brush
Mod Podge
Object for folding

Watercolor notebook supplies

How to make a notebook using a watercolor cover:

I first, took a plain sheet of watercolor paper and lightly drew a diamond pattern on it.  Then, I slowly started filling in the diamonds with my watercolor.  

Once, the watercolor was dry I was able to erase the pencil marks.

Note: If you aren’t into watercolors, another option for the cover would be your favorite scrapbook paper.

Watercolor Painting

Next, I took five or six sheets of lined copy paper and folded them in half.  I had already cut the sheets down, so when folded they would be a perfect long skinny notebook size.

Then, I laid out the lined paper onto my chipboard sheet and cut it to size, too.  Folding chipboard is a little harder, so I used a straight edge ruler, but really anything hard will work to help fold the sheet.

Making a Notebook

Then, it’s time to cut down the watercolor cover sheet.  I laid the sheet down and traced my chipboard overtop to create the pretty top.

Add a few staples along the center seam to keep everything in place.

Stapling a notebook

Homemade Notebook:

This is a perfect notebook to keep in your purse for those random lists that come to you while out and about running errands!

Simple notebook

I’m using mine for a Summer to do list with my two kiddos before school starts up again.  

Watercolor notebook notes
Watercolor diamonds

Are you a huge list person like me?  If so, this is the perfect project for you to show off your personality while keeping organized!

Speaking of paper, I have a gorgeous hand lettered to-do list now available for purchase.  Who said staying organized can’t be functional AND pretty??

Handlettered To Do List checklist, Delineate Your Dwelling

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