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Scrapbook Covered Compositition Notebook-TUTORIAL and Giveaway

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**This giveaway is now closed!  See the winner in this post here!
So not too long ago in a galaxy far away I was sent this amazing box full of crafty supplies from Elmer’s…check it dudes!
It was loaded with a whole bunch of ah-mazing craft supplies that I couldn’t resist opening it right up and rolling around in it…okay maybe not so much rolling around in it (hey now, I am 8 months preggers!) as oohing and ahhing over all the nifty things that I kept pulling out of it one by one.  Seriously, look at everything…
A crafters’ heaven on earth!  Well,  right away my eyes jumped to the Designer Masking Tape…which is made out of washi tape by the way…and all the pretty prints and colors I saw…I couldn’t resist.  So today I’m going to show you how to make yourself a nifty Scrapbook Covered Composition Notebook using a this neat-o tape and few other sweet supplies from Elmer’s.  So easy and simple and hey, perfect for Mother’s Day (ahem, that is next Sunday by the way…you’ve got 7 days to make that perfect sweet gift for a momma you know!) 
If you want to see me make one of these via video just skip down to the end of this post!  You get to hear my voice (do I really sound like that!?) and see my baby belly too!  Can you believe I only have 7 weeks to go!!!  Don’t mind my children yelping in the background either, they come free with tutorial, lol!  🙂
Scrapbook Covered Composition Notebook
Composition notebook
Scrapbook paper (at least 2 sheets per notebook)

First grab your Designer Masking Tape, don’t you just love the black?  It is so different, you never see black washi tape out there!

Then cover just the black binding of the composition notebook with it.  The Designer Masking Tape is re-stickable so you can move it around if you need to match up the design and you didn’t do so on your first try like me!  It’s okay if you cut your pieces longer than the binding too, just use your x-acto knife and cut away the excess…easy peasy!

Next, place a piece of scrapbook paper on your self-healing mat right side down.  Put your composition book over top (right side down as well) making sure to place the scrapbook paper right up against the black binding.  Using your x-acto knife, just cut around the cover until you have a scrapbook paper that matches the remaining uncovered part of your composition notebook.  Trim away any excess scrapbook paper if you didn’t do it perfectly!

Then grab you Elmer’s Craft Bond All Purpose Glue Stick and rub it all over the back part of your scrapbook paper.  Making sure to cover the entire backside!  This glue sticks rocks, it has a super fast bond and is perfect for crafty paper projects…plus it is archival safe, acid-free, photo-safe and non-toxic…woot!

Flip your well-glue-sticked scrapbook paper piece on top of your composition notebook and press it down, firmly, all over.  Repeat this same process with the backside of your composition notebook and voila you are done!

One super cute and personalized composition notebook ready for the giving!

Ahh, I love that designer masking tape!

Feel free to check out the handy dandy video I made for y’all.  Just no laughing, okay!

PS.  If you’d like, join the Elmer’s Craft it! Community over on Facebook, click here to keep up to date on their many DIY tips and crafting ideas they post about!

And now for the giveaway!  Elmer’s if offering up TWO of these amazing Craft kits to TWO of my lovely readers, how awesome are they!  Each kit is valued at $250 and includes everything you saw in my pictures above but here’s the run down for ya anyways…
FOAM AND DISPLAY BOARD:

·         9” x 12” Mini Bi-Fold Foam Board

X-ACTO:

·         Designer Series Gripster Craft Knife

·         Designer Series 12” Metal Ruler

·         Designer Series 12” X 12” Self Healing Mat

·         Designer Series 8” Scissors

·         Designer Series 5” Precision Tip Scissors

·         Designer Series Basic Shape Templates

·         Designer Series Decorative Shape Templates

PAINTERS:

·         Painters Bright Colors

·         Painters Sherbet Swirl

CRAFTBOND:

·         Dot Runner

·         Foam Mounting Tape

·         Thin Medium Glue Spots

·         All Purpose Glue Stick

·         Quick Dry Dual Tip Glue Pen

·         Elmer’s Designer Tape


To enter, you can do so up to 4 times…

1.  Tell me what you favorite crafting product is!
2.  Like “Elmer’s Craft it! Community on Facebook here
3.  Like “Smashed Peas and Carrots on Facebook here
4.  Follow Smashed Peas and Carrots

Giveaway ends Saturday, May 12 at midnight!!
Good Luck!

XOXO,

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Comments

  1. Anna says

    Can’t go wrong with a good sharp pair of scissors!

    Anna_marie_johnson at yahoo dot com

  6. Ramona says

    Love the covered composition books. So simple and SO CUTE. Always have a notebook or sketchbook around, so would come in handy.

  17. Foodie Mom says

    I’m a scrapper, so I’ll have to say that my favourite crafting material is paper!! Lots and lots (and lots?) of pretty paper!!

  25. Gill says

    An awesome giveaway but I don’t suppose I can join in from the UK???
    My fave product is glue sticks!

  30. efran says

    My favorite crafting product is my utility knife especially when used with a metal ruler and cutting mat. The possibilities are endless!

  31. Amanda @RusticRemnants says

    Picking a favorite craft project is a little like picking a favorite child. 😉 But I think my go to is probably making tote bags, a simple and quick project that is so useful.

  33. Verbenabeth says

    Fabulous post! I love to customize comp. books as I always have one on me and give them to everyone. 🙂 My favorite crafting product is my pair of sharp scissors that belonged to my grandmother, and cool papers. I have a thing for handmade books.

  38. Piluka says

    I love paper, glue and deco tape for making scrapbook for boxes, cans and all sorts of things
    I like you and Elmer’s on FB and I suscribed to your blog in blogger
    thanks for the giveway

  40. Beth B. says

    I love paper. Buying all sorts of paper – cardstock, scrapbook, etc. is so much fun and there are endless ways to use it.

  63. Tammy says

    Even though we don’t have children anymore in the home, I still use Elmers glue sticks all the time.

  68. Liza says

    Hard to narrow it to one, but the most frequently used – Elmer’s Glue Sticks! I “liked” everyone over on FB and follow your blog 🙂

    lizaahern at gmail dot com

  71. Andrea J. says

    So cute! I love the designer masking tape, so fun and easy to use. I also love my paper trimmer, as I never did learn to cut a nice straight line!

  74. Dancing Tricia says

    Just left a comment, but I wasn’t signed in.
    1. Tell me what you favorite crafting product is! (fringe)
    2. Like “Elmer’s Craft it! Community on Facebook here (done)
    3. Like “Smashed Peas and Carrots on Facebook here (done)
    4. Follow Smashed Peas and Carrots (done)

  75. Julie says

    I follow your blog, “like” smashed peas and carrots on FB, “like” Elmer’s Craft It! on FB and the most important crafting tool would be some great scissors….especially since I am left-handed 🙂
    Grand total of 4 entries! Good Luck to me….and everyone else, of course!

    julie.a.hicks@hotmail.com

  76. Becca says

    Favortie crafting item? ModPodge, of course. However, since this is a Elmer’s sponsered thingy, I can’t live without glue sticks in my house!

  87. annedemps says

    I favorite paper crafting tool is my exacto knife. I use that thing so much. I love it. My favorite fabric tool is probably my rotary cutter. That thing makes life so much easier.

  106. Julie says

    i have to say that i love some mighty cute scrapbook paper-you can use it in so many different ways! and of course a little elmers glue is a must to complete a project! i love your project-it’s adorable!

  121. anotherid4me says

    wow! What a collection of supplies = generous giveaway!

    of those on the giveaway list I’ll say my favorite would be Designer Series Decorative Shape Templates ’cause I’d like to try them out!

  122. Amelia says

    My favorite crafting product is scrap book paper. I love it and use it for everything I want to make prettier. Pretty paper makes me happy 🙂

  141. Heidi says

    My favorite craft project at the moment is the Brush Markers that you use on stamps, so they do not have to be all one color. I liked Elmers craft it, liked your blog and I also follow you…

  160. jena916 says

    My favorite crafting product is…..a good pair of scissors that you can use in all of your crafting projects!

  162. Lynette says

    I can’t pick just one crafting thing that I love…oh, all right! I love funky trimming scissors they can turn anything into a fun looking item! Thank you so much to Smashed Peas and Carrots and Elmers for the giveaway!

  168. Vivien says

    Hi, I love fabric washable glue for my applique and would love to try the Elmers glue that you have shown. I love your tutorial and blog etc

  170. Laurie says

    I love decorative tape. Japanese washi tape. 🙂 The Elmer’s tape looks super cute. Maybe more affordable than washi tape?

    Thanks for the chance to win!

  183. Staci Z says

    I’m not that original but I love glue… Glue guns, glue sticks, pretty much any kind of glue. I also like ribbon and pretty girly decorations.

  192. astromen says

    I’ve been a follower of Smashed Peas and Carrots for a while now. Love your tutorials. Thanks for the sweet give away!

  199. winjes says

    My fav craft products are: Paper (patterned or not), adhesive (all kinds) and a sharp cutting tool. With those 3, anything is possible! 🙂

  220. TerryKess says

    It’s hard to pick one favorite crafting tool, but I think it’s a toss up between by cutting tools and my self healing mat. They’re amazing for paper crafts AND fabric crafts. (fingers crossed!)

  221. Nicole says

    What an awesome pack of goodies. I’d be giggling like a kid on Christmas to open all those supplies 🙂
    Current favorite craft supply is the glue stick – quick crafting sans the mess.

  226. Margaret says

    we make paper dolls with the craft paper in different color paper tops and bottom glued on index cards. instance fashion show.
    Paper and glue everyday, any way you can.

  231. Meg says

    This looks super cool! I think my favorite craft tool is my picture cutter because it allows me to crop photos evenly.

  257. Debbie says

    I did all four. I love your site.My favorite craft tool is a good ruler. I have so many things but nothing bets a good ruler.

    Thanks for the giveaway.

    Debbie

    I love the black washi tape.