Protect a plain notebook with a paper cover that can be replaced while leaving the original binding intact. Gather a large sheet of sturdy paper, small paper scraps, glue, and a notebook.
Set it up
Measure the notebook open on the paper and leave generous side flaps that can fold inside the front and back covers.
Put the idea to work
Decorate the outer sheet with overlapping paper scraps, keeping the spine region flexible and the folded flap areas reasonably thin.
Finish and keep it useful
Let the decorated sheet dry, fold it around the notebook, and tuck the covers into the paper flaps. Do not glue directly onto the notebook spine, because the cover needs to move when the book opens.
Which paper scraps would you combine for a removable notebook cover?
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