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Sunday, August 19, 2012

DIY: Altered Notebook with Mini File Folders


This altered notebook is for my daughter. 
School is right around the corner and I 
thought it would be  cute for her to have 
a notebook that she could use for friends 
phone number and addresses 
but was also big enough for her doodles and 
all the fun things that her and her friends do together.
As a tween they love to write everything
down from favorite teachers
to favorite outfits...and perhaps some 
not so favorite things too!


The free file this week from Silhouette was a file folder. How perfect!
I re-sized it to my preference and cut them 
out on patterned scrapbook paper.
I picked up a notebook at the Dollar Store.


Here are the mini file folders in
comparison to my hand, so cute!


I covered the notebook with scrapbook paper and added
a scalloped boarder to the top and bottom.
I cut a label also with the Silhouette, I left it blank so
my daughter could personalize it herself. 


I glued the mini file folders on the pages, about every 8 
pages or so. She can keep things that they make
during recess or little trinkets in them.



I covered the back of the notebook as well.
This is a quick and easy project that you can 
do with your daughter or her & her 
friends can do together!


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45 comments:

  1. Mary BethAugust 19, 2012 at 11:07 AM

    Very cute!

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  2. Donna WilkesAugust 19, 2012 at 9:50 PM

    Came over from Charmer. I would love this for a journal - i always need little folders or pockets to keep extras in! Your daughter is going to love this!

    Distressed Donna Down Home

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  3. annies homeAugust 20, 2012 at 3:04 AM

    these are adorable. I would love to have you come see what we shared at http://shopannies.blogspot.com

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  4. cathy@my1929charmerAugust 20, 2012 at 10:42 AM

    These are adorable, and my granddaughter will love the ones I make for her! Thanks for sharing your creative inspiration with Sunday’s Best – you helped make the party a success!

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  5. Kathy PenneyAugust 20, 2012 at 10:53 AM

    So cute! I would have loved this as a tween (long ago!) and I have a niece turning 13 this year so am thinking this would be a great gift for her! Kathy Penney @ Pinner Takes All

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  6. UnknownAugust 20, 2012 at 2:10 PM

    very cute, I love to make these!

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  7. UnknownAugust 20, 2012 at 2:51 PM

    Love it! YOu can never have too many cutesy notebooks! I would love for you to come join my Get Social party. You can link up your homepage and promote your awesome blog! http://alivedinhome.blogspot.com/2012/08/get-social-sunday_18.html

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  8. StephanieAugust 20, 2012 at 7:38 PM

    Great patterns!

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  9. JOY 2 JOURNEYAugust 20, 2012 at 8:59 PM

    Such a cute idea! Thank you for sharing at The "Sunday Stop"!
    Hugs,
    J2J

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  10. Claire @ a little something in the meantime . . .August 21, 2012 at 11:17 AM

    What a sweet idea for your daughter, Sarah! I bet she loved it and I've taught a lot of little girls that would love something like this, too! When does school start in your province? Ontario goes back September 4th.

    I used the free file folder shape to create something last week too and would love for you to check it out if you get the chance.

    Take care!

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  11. Full Circle CreationsAugust 21, 2012 at 10:50 PM

    I love it! And I want one! Thanks for sharing at the All Star Block Party.

    Holly

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  12. Emily ThompsonAugust 22, 2012 at 2:05 AM

    I love it! How fun to take to school! And this is something you could do for boys too, I'm always looking for boy crafts :o) Just need some sports paper. I came over from the JAQ link up. Would like to invite you over to my craft/recipe party going on now. I've been hosting recipes for over a year and crafts for just a few weeks, so we are gathering momentum, would love to have you a part of it! http://www.nap-timecreations.com/2012/08/five-layer-oreo-dessert-and-tasteful.html

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  13. Terriea KwongAugust 22, 2012 at 6:08 AM

    Pretty and cute things that little ones will surely love.

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  14. Adorned From AboveAugust 22, 2012 at 11:47 AM

    This is so cute. I want to make one, I would use it all of the time. I have a link party on Wednesdays, and I would love it if you would link this and any other posts. It is called Wednesdays Adorned From Above Link Party. It runs from Wednesday to Sundays.
    http://www.adornedfromabove.com/2012/08/tangerine-toner-and-wednesdays-adorned.html
    I hope to see you there. I am your newest follower, and I would love for your to follow me also. Have a great Day.
    Debi Bolocofsky
    Adorned From Above
    www.adornedfromabove.com

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  15. MegAugust 22, 2012 at 12:54 PM

    What a great idea! I'll bet your daughter loves it!

    Thanks for sharing on the All Star Block Party!

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  16. Handy Man, Crafty WomanAugust 22, 2012 at 1:07 PM

    Another pretty notebook just in time for Back to School! Thank you for posting on Handyman, Crafty Woman's Wicked Awesome Wednesday! Check out the first link on this week's Wicked Awesome Wednesday for another notebook idea at Boulevard de L'antique.

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  17. Have a Daily Cup of Mrs. OlsonAugust 23, 2012 at 2:51 AM

    Your daughter will love it. I have worked with young girls 8-11 years old in my church for 3 years. We have done books similar to this and they love them. Have not added the pocket file before. I think that is a very fun addition. Thanks for sharing with Share Your Cup.
    Hugs,
    Jann

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  18. StephanieAugust 23, 2012 at 10:17 AM

    Very cute - your daughter's friends will all want one now too.

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  19. UnknownAugust 23, 2012 at 2:12 PM

    How fun and what a great alternative to those expensive "designer" spiral notebooks. Thanks for sharing!

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  20. Dawn WoodsAugust 23, 2012 at 5:27 PM

    What a fantastic idea the little folder wallets are. I love note books, I am a real stationary-aholic LOL

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  21. Michelle DayAugust 23, 2012 at 9:07 PM

    Super cute! I bet your daughter love it. My daughter is 18 and starting college next week but was STILL excited about shopping for school supplies the other day. I don't think they ever grow out of wanted notebooks and binders to doodle on. I too love office supplies. Maybe it's just a girl thing. lol Thanks for sharing.

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  22. Brenda PruittAugust 23, 2012 at 10:32 PM

    Very cute! Young girls should love these.
    Brenda

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  23. Julie August 23, 2012 at 10:40 PM

    You've made this plain little notebook into a lovely item. This project would be great for making homemade gifts! Thanks for sharing on Marvelous Mondays. :)

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  24. Adorned From AboveAugust 24, 2012 at 11:21 AM

    Hi Sarah,
    You have already been to my blog this morning, but I just wanted to let you know personally that I have featured you in today's post. I love what you did with that spiral notebook. It is so cute, and I use notebooks and mole skins for all of my notes on upcoming post. I have been covering with fabric, but I think I am going to try this, because it is so cute. I love your blog, and link with your party every week.
    Have a great weekend!!!
    Debi @ Adorned From Above
    Link to post
    http://www.adornedfromabove.com/2012/08/margaritas-for-fridays-happy-hour.html

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  25. Heidi@OneCreativeMommy.comAugust 24, 2012 at 12:34 PM

    Beautiful job. I love these notebooks. Thanks for joining the party at One Creative Weekend! I hope you have a great weekend.

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  26. Meredith @ Wait Til Your Father Gets HomeAugust 24, 2012 at 3:37 PM

    So cute! I love that you added the mini file folders too :)
    Thanks for linking up with Keep Calm & Link Up! We're thrilled you joined us and can't wait to see what you have in store next week!

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  27. Earning-My-CapeAugust 24, 2012 at 9:59 PM

    That is so cool! What a great idea!
    Thanks for sharing with my Super Link Party! :-)

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  28. Carol, The Answer Is ChocolateAugust 25, 2012 at 2:06 PM

    What a wonderful notebook. I'm sure your daughter will love filling it up.

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  29. RachelAugust 26, 2012 at 12:40 AM

    My daughter is the perfect age for this too! Super cute! Thanks for sharing at Terrific Tuesdays.
    Rachel
    adventuresofadiymom.blogspot.com

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  30. Sharon @ Elizabeth & Co.August 26, 2012 at 6:29 PM

    What a sweet craft idea!

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  31. JocelynAugust 27, 2012 at 11:41 AM

    Those little file folders are simple adorable!! What a fun notebook for her to keep track of all the little things!!!

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  32. JenniferAugust 27, 2012 at 10:47 PM

    Thanks for linking up to our Pretty Things party. Hope to see you back next week!

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  33. UnknownAugust 29, 2012 at 1:52 PM

    This turned out cute!! I really love it!

    Thanks for sharing at our Weekend Wonders party! Hope to see you back tomorrow!

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  34. Adorned From AboveAugust 29, 2012 at 4:13 PM

    Hi Sarah,
    Again, these are so cute. I can't wait for me to have time to make one for myself. Thank you so much for sharing with Wednesdays Adorned From Above Link Party last week. This weeks Link Party is opened at http://www.adornedfromabove.com/2012/08/free-bee-sweet-hat-pattern-crocheted.html
    Hope to see you there.
    Debi Bolocofsky
    Adorned From Above
    www.adornedfromabove.com

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  35. Kerryanne @ Shabby Art BoutiqueAugust 30, 2012 at 6:50 AM

    That's very cute. Thanks for linking to Shabbilicious Friday this week.

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  36. UnknownAugust 30, 2012 at 10:45 PM

    That is darling, Sarah! Love those mini file folders. Thanks for sharing! Your daughter is lucky to have a crafty mama. xo Jami

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  37. MadisonSeptember 10, 2012 at 2:22 AM

    Ohhh, this is SOO cute! What did you use to adhere the file folder to the cover of the notebook? I've tried to do something similar, but none of the glues I've tried have worked. I might try egg yolk (believe it or not, egg yolk is the best glue out there!). :D

    Dolly
    DollyMadisonDesigns.Wordpress.com

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  38. UnknownSeptember 11, 2012 at 12:27 AM

    Cute!! My daughter would love to make one of these. Thanks so much for linking up with Making Space Mondays! Please come back and link up again soon--the current linky party will be open all through September to give us more moving time. Feel free to link up as many posts as you want about making your spaces better. Thanks again. -Tabitha

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