We cherrypicked 68 brilliant covers to give you some book cover ideas. When youre bored with art prints or wallpaper, cover your wall in a collage of book covers, on which you can paste pictures and other mementos. You can make all sorts of decorations for your home using old books. These 50 awesome book covers will inspire you learn.
Below is a quick reference for how to design a great book cover. You can use any paper roll as the base to making a cover, including paper grocery bags. Apr 11, 2018 there are a lot of new ones who are starting to show up and im getting tons of questions about easy bookmaking tips, so i thought id make a few videos on some beginner steps on making your own. Instead of going with brown, we decided to cover our books with white paper and decorate with colorful tape. First, open the book and leaving about four inches on each the left and right sides of the book, trim off the excess.
When i noticed that, i had to put together a collection of the best decoupaged comic book crafts i could find, and here it is. If it doesnt, turn the book cover wrong side out and make any adjustments that need to be made. They also provide a little eye candy for your bookshelves and entice reading. Whether youre going to back to school and want to make those ragged old textbooks a little prettier, or are considering recovering all the books in your bookcase for a cool piece of home decor, making new book covers is a fun way to personalize those pages. Hundreds of books are published daily, you need a great book cover to stand out from the sea of books. Begin by folding a panel of paper to the width of the book you would like to cover. Comic book letters make a great shelf or wall display. Prominent arts and crafts architects, such as philip webb and c. Or youre embarrassed to be reading that saucy romance novel. But it took me a while longer to figure out how to customize your front cover into a full print cover for createspace or other pod providers.
At the end of 20 i put out a package of diy book cover templates in microsoft word and revolutionized publishing with a howto guide to designing amazing book covers in an easy to use program youre already familiar with. There are a lot of new ones who are starting to show up and im getting tons of questions about easy bookmaking tips, so i thought id make a few. We typically leave a small border to make the image stand out. You can create oneofakind covers for your own books and journals using scrapbook or specialty papers alongside the good old paper bag which can be altered in ways that hide its humble beginnings. Another variation to try is using heat activated film rather than peelandstick. And, when youre done, come back and share it with us. Fabulous notebook makeovers from little birdie secrets. Laminate your cutout images and then punch a hole in them. All you need is a little mod podge and a little love.
Mar 06, 20 heres how you can make book page bunting without using any glue. See more ideas about crafts, book crafts and book page crafts. All ideas are inspired from the books and made from upcycling books and covers. Here are 10 creative ways to recover books using wrapping paper, kraft paper, vintage maps and fabric. A little fabric glue does the trick with this project but if you are comfortable enough with sewing, you can easily sew these as well. Crafting with cat hair shows readers how to transform stray clumps of fur into soft and adorable handicrafts. Book page daffodils these adorable book page daffodils would be a fun craft to welcome spring. You will be folding the top and bottom edges to make the bag of equal height to the book. Apr 02, 2020 use paper from a newspaper, a magazine or a book to make these very beautiful, modern pears.
Cut away the corners from the part that folds under, and also cut away a vshaped piece from the middle at top and bottomto allow the cloth to fold under without buckling. For example, you could make a monogram to display on a shelf. Use odd bits of felt and ribbon wide grosgrain works well for these gift wraps that can be saved and used as protective coverings for books, diaries, and pencils. Just paste some coordinating scrapbook paper onto the cover and construct a pen holder with ribbon.
Perhaps youre using the books for school and want to be able to resell them for a good price. Book covers have always been necessities for book lovers and they can protect books from hurt. This origami star tutorial provides video, stepbystep instructions, and a downloadable template. Canvas book cover maker makes designing book covers amazingly simple even for nondesigners. String them on the wire with beads to add some interest to your ceiling or wall. In terms of comic book crafts, this is really easy. Plastic canvas can be used to make a variety of crafts, including book covers and bookmarks, tissue holders, magnets and signs. Jul 22, 2019 book covers are perfect for protecting and preserving cherished books.
I love to always have a book with me, i love to decorate with books, and i love to wear clothes and jewelry inspired by books. All it takes to make turn a book into a hidden box is a craft knife, glue, and some patience. Mar 17, 20 first, open the book and leaving about four inches on each the left and right sides of the book, trim off the excess. Here are some creative diy book cover ideas which you. Dont toss old books when you decide to get a kindle or a nook, you can make fun crafts from them, to give as gifts or to decorate your home. Apr 09, 2008 in the late 90s or early 2000s there was a pattern book for renuzit air freshener covers. Oct 02, 2015 cindys guest, jo packham from where women cook, demonstrates how to make book covers from riley blake fabrics. In the late 90s or early 2000s there was a pattern book for renuzit air freshener covers. If youre looking to inspire a great back cover, read this post thats all. Book covers are perfect for protecting and preserving cherished books. So, now youre stuck with trying to find what to do with old books. Open a book to the first page and trace the template, with the flat side against the binding. Some cool covers can even improve the look and feel of many books, and make the reading even more enjoyable.
Then feed the string through one of the small holes and then through the. First, lay you book down open faced on your wrapping paper and cut it so that you have one inch. A premade book cover is just what you need to succeed. Weve all heard the phrase and we all know thats impossible. They were usually constructed from fabric and glue, not crochet.
This origami star tutorial provides video, stepbystep instructions, and. Listed below are 10 diy book cover ideas starting with a few fun twists on the traditional paper bag cover. Before you sew the opening closed, try it on your book to make sure it fits the way you want it to fit. Mar 22, 2019 these no sew book covers are so easy to make. Cool comic book crafts made with mod podge mod podge rocks. Jan 27, 2015 spruce up your office space with this easy diy project made from recycling old book pages. Basically, book cover design is one of the books most important assets and can have an enormous impact on sales so you need to get it right. Learn how to make these lovely book page ornaments by upcycling your old books.
One of my favorite books in this selection is 838 ways to amuse a child by june johnson. Remove the book cover and open the pages until the first page meets the last. Allow about two inches at top, bottom and both ends to fold under. In it i remember a pattern for a ghost, a shaman, and a sorcererwizard. This is a great project for thicker curtains the thicker the fabric, the more cold air youll stop from getting in under your door. The best thing to use for this project is a brown paper bag from the grocery store.
You can simply tear small pieces of newsprint and decoupage them onto fake fruit pear using mod podge or a mixture of glue and water. A successfully designed book cover will convey the tone of your book, will whisper hints without giving it all away, and will excite readers into actually opening up the book and reading. Use a crafts knife to cut along the template and slice through several pages. Here are some creative diy book cover ideas which you will surely love. Add a bit of subtle comic decor to a room by decoupaging the outlet covers. Sep 02, 2015 you can create oneofakind covers for your own books and journals using scrapbook or specialty papers alongside the good old paper bag which can be altered in ways that hide its humble beginnings. Poke out the covers using a point turner, push out the seams and give the book cover a light pressing. It will lead readers to your pages and because of its role as an ambassador, your book cover deserves thoughtful planning. A beginners guide to making journals part 1 recycled. Make your own decorative eggs and display them in a beautiful glass bowl. We have hundreds of diy projects and craft ideas to inspire you, plus all of the crafting tools and techniques to help you get started. Design book covers with canvas free book cover maker.
The fabric when folded top and bottom should hit at exactly the width of your book. Reuse old books and you can replace you jewellery box with a new one see pic 5, 10 and 11. The fabric book cover needs 2 flaps or pockets at both left and right sides to fit in the plastic covers of the book, thus, add 3. You can use any number of things to fill it from sand and cat litter to rice. Lets look and learn from 50 fascinating book cover designs. Fabric book cover tutorial how to sew craft passion. Only minimal supplies are needed to make these pretties. When youre bored with art prints or wallpaper, cover your wall in a collage of book covers, on which you. You want the material to be able fold over on both sides about 2. This is an exceptional project for dedicated crafters. Aug 10, 2019 some of the most visited projects on this site are comic book crafts. Even though weve all been told since childhood to never judge a book by its cover, the fact is that book cover design does attract readers. A little glitter goes a long way to make these book feathers pop.
There are crafts with old books you can do, like make bookmarks. Reuse old books and newspapers 16 surprising craft ideas. Use paper from a newspaper, a magazine or a book to make these very beautiful, modern pears. One of the best things about book themed crafts is this is a wonderful way to share your love of the written word in a creative way. This soft felt bag is simple enough to make in multiples for shopping trips and stylish enough to use as a tote. Sep, 2018 all it takes to make turn a book into a hidden box is a craft knife, glue, and some patience. And, lets face it, carrying heavy books can be such a drag. You probably remember how to cover books from the last time you were in high school but if you need a refresher hers how we did it. Canvas free book cover maker is ridiculously easy to use even for the novice or notsotechsavvy writer. You should first find a metal letter which you can then cover with pieces of paper from an old book. Design book cover for free with online templates adobe spark. Before we can start decorating, we need to go over the steps to making a basic book cover.
Here are 10 creative ways to re cover books using wrapping paper, kraft paper, vintage maps and fabric. May 3, 2017 for those who love both books and crafty things. Soft and easy to work with, felt is a favorite material among crafters. Many times, recycling centers wont accept book covers, due to the glue used to manufacture the bindings. An eyecatching design can make the difference between a book that sells and one that stalls, so dont let your future bestseller get passed over due to a soso cover design. Youll need a reclaimed book, a 1 round hole punch, a standard size hole punch and yarn or string. Oct 25, 2018 poke out the covers using a point turner, push out the seams and give the book cover a light pressing. Decorate an ordinary composition book with cute leftover paper scraps and ribbon. Weve put together our best felt crafting ideas for you, a list including rainyday projects, crafts for kids, gifts, practical notions, and accessories.
Not only will you find a great clutchmaking tutorial at see kate sew, youll also see gift kit ideas. You cant really lighten their load but you can brighten it with some fun book covers made from wrapping paper and washi tape. Not only does callahan bring a fresh look to old crafts from the 1960s and 1970s, but she provides a historical insight into the crafting world and profiles some of the most influential women in crafting during this era. All you require is a little bit of patience, a pattern, a few sheets of plastic canvas, a needle and some yarn. Make a pattern by laying the book, opened at center, on paper and tracing around it. Diy 6 beautiful file design ideaspractical file covereasy file decoration ideas for school project duration. May 21, 2004 this is a guide about crafts using books. Just buy cover stock that is exactly the same size as your pages, ignore the spine in your design, and fold down the middle when you staple the booklets together. For a fuller look, use two books by gluing the spines together. Pick some sticky stuff that fits into your color palette and then make a stack of these super pretty books as coffee table decor. To make a wallpaper book cover, youll need wallpaper, scissors, a butter knife or bone folder, and the book you want to. Weve got a little bit of everything here, from duct tape to crocheted covers but, dont worry, we also have the classic brown. Weve taken away all the guess work on how to recover books with these incredible tutorials. Spruce up your office space with this easy diy project made from recycling old book pages.
Malcolm haslam explores this uncharted territory, investigating not only the designs and designers, but the publishers and binders as well. That means new school books for the older kids to carry around. Find fun and easy craft ideas or discover a new hobby. See more ideas about book crafts, old books and book page crafts. It might surprise you just how many types of crafts you can create. To do this, use a marker to draw a line from the top and bottom edges of the book to the edge of the brown paper. Because the cover of a book is the first thing a potential reader seesit should stop them in their tracks. Make flowers for garland, let the kids make a paper chain, wrap gifts, make envelopes and more. Youre going to love it just scroll down to see them all. Our diy projects range from paper crafts to needlecrafts, and theres enough to keep you busy for weeks on end. Diy washi tape and wrapping paper book covers alpha mom. Whether its paper crafts, fabric dyeing, sewing, or painting, we can introduce you to a variety of techniques. Heres how you can make book page bunting without using any glue.
Used books can be recycled and used to make a variety of beautiful crafts. There are endless ideas and patterns for crafts using plastic canvas. Simply use a razor knife to slice off the covers and drill a hole in the top and thread through a strip. Here is an awesome idea for using the book covers of old books. Weve taken away all the guess work on how to re cover books with these incredible tutorials.
Notebooks or bullet journals can be really useful to have so why not make a cover for it. Use these tips to help you craft a winning book cover that you can be proud of. Mar 26, 2017 pin it put those old curtains to great use by using them to make this draft stopper. Place your book on the jeans and determine width and length of your material. If you want to create some cool diy planter look at project 8, 9 and. You could also wrap a photo frame in paper to give it a nice vintage look. This technique works equally well for saddlebound book covers.
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