A quick book

After her ballet lesson on Wednesday, Hailey told me she needed a notebook for her next lesson on Thursday. I just love <heavy sarcasm here> when my girls say things like... "I need cupcakes for school tomorrow" or "I need a halo for tomorrow" (at catholic school, apparently this is a common one!) 

I'm sure you've all been there too.

This time it was no problem.  I had just purchased a bunch of composition books on sale earlier in the week ($0.50 each).  I used some of my lovely Collage Press paper and covered each side with a different print, added coordinating chipboard alphas to spell her name and added some bling.  The only thing it needed was a pen holder.  For this, I used a piece of plastic from the recycle bin.  I wanted something that would be stiff enough to hold the pen and last a while.  I covered it with cardstock and used brads to secure it to the back cover.  The only problem... it's kind of a big pen holder! LOL!

Total project time: 10 minutes.

Here's a picture of Hailey holding her new book.

I *heart* these composition books. They make fast and easy gifts and can easily be personalized for the recipient.  AND, they are likely still on sale today where you purchase your school supplies. 

My husband asked if I'd make him one with *cool* patterned paper.  Maybe for Christmas...

<just kidding!>

Comments

[Cat]

Beautiful book! I think it's great to be able to do something so special on such short notice. I am sure your daughter's friends were jealous :)

[Rhiannon]

Having a large pen holder is perfect...there are so many cool big pens out there :) Too cute!

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