How to decorate a personal diary?

In childhood and adolescence, many of us did not think ourselves without a personal diary , in which we could expound the most exciting and sometimes secret moments of our life. For these purposes, most commonly used were ordinary notebooks or large notebooks.

Each of us wanted somehow to "revive" boring monochrome covers. Stickers, drawings, applications - all this helped to make the intimate diary more attractive. Today, on sale, you can see a lot of personal diaries that do not need decoration. But, you see, the standard decor can not be compared with the decoration made by yourself. In this article we will tell you how you can decorate your personal diary with your own hands, making it original and unique.

Cover from fabric

Pleasant to the touch fabric bright colors - it's better than you can decorate your personal diary. For this you do not need special knowledge and expensive materials. Reconsider your cabinets and find a few cuts of bright fabric, stock up with scissors and a needle and proceed!

1. So, we decorate a personal diary with our own hands , for which we first measure its length and width. Then cut out of three types of fabric strips, the width of which is one third of the width of the diary cover, and the length - the width of the diary, multiplied by two. For each value, add 1.5-2 centimeters to the allowances and seams. Then sew all three parts to make a solid canvas. Seam the side seams with a "zigzag" seam. If you do not have a sewing machine, do not get discouraged! All this can be done manually, spending a little more time.
2. Fold the cover for the diary so that the left and right edges are bent inward by a quarter of its length. Above and below the resulting pockets, in which you will put the cover of the diary, stitch. In order not to err in the calculations, you can mark the place of stitching with pins, making a fitting on the diary itself.
3. Process also the lower and upper edges of the cover with a seam, bending the fabric one or two centimeters, and turn it to the front side. A practical and bright cover for your personal diary is ready!

Leather cover

Do you want to make a stylish, laconic cover for your diary? Use the skin or leatherette. Also you will need metal decorative spikes, glue gun, scissors and a small hole punch.

1. On the cut of the skin, put a diary, open it and circle along the contour, adding 4 centimeters on each side. Then cut out the part.
2. Using a punch hole, make holes along the entire perimeter of the front cover of the cover, placing them at the same distance from each other. We recommend that you first mark the puncture points with a pencil. Once the holes are ready, insert metal spikes into them.
3. Insert your diary into the cover, grease its edges with glue and tuck it. Wait until the glue dries. Now your diary has got an original cover.

Diary for girls

If you want to present your little princess with an unusual gift, decorate her diary with beautiful details. It can be and glued on one of the pages of small envelopes in which you can store notes and other small items, and a variety of laces, and even a miniature lock that will help the girl to keep all her secrets in secret.

Ways how to decorate a diary for girls, a lot! Appliques from paper and fabric, stamps, rhinestones, beads, laces and ribbons - you can use any materials and techniques. Your daughter will certainly appreciate such a creative gift made by your hands.