Back To School - DIY Book Decorating

Hi everyone!
Not long until school now so I decided it was time to cover my books. Here is a simple DIY tutorial for a way to create unique books for school or anything else you want to decorate!

What You Need:

-Old magazines or printed out pictures - Mine 

were all rave and EDM pictures :)

-Books to cover

-Clear book cover - This can be found 

at most stationary stores

-Card

-Washi Tape

-Scrapbooking Paper

-Glue

-Scissors

1. Cut a triangle out of card to use as a template.

2. Use the template to cut out triangles from the pictures you chose and the scrapbooking paper. Cut some with the triangle upside down so all your pictures fit into the pattern. (Look at the finished picture so you see what I mean).

3. Lay out the pictures on the book them glue the where you want them. 

4. Add strips of washi tape for extra decoration if you want.

5. Cut off any extra paper from around the edges.

6. Cover your book with clear book cover. To do this cut it to the size of your book with an extra couple of cm around the edges. Fold the plastic cover in half then peel half the backing off. Slowly lay one side of your book down onto the cover then push out any air bubbles. Cut the corners then fold the extra over into the book. Repeat on other side.
This with stop your pictures from falling off and protect the book.

Done! This super simple and fun DIY creates unique books and shows off your personality. Have fun decorating your books!

Another idea - Try different shapes such a hexagons for different patterns. Just make sure you use a shape that fits together!

-Alexis xx :)