Journal with paperclip

02 Sep 2015 Comments Off

Dear Fellow Journalers,

I came across this post last year and had to share it with you. The new school year is almost upon us and this craft really fits the bill. I found it in crafts unleashed.

~Sallie

Supplies needed to make your own DIY journal teacher gift:

I started my DIY journal by decorating the edges with the ruler washi tape.

I placed a chalkboard label in the middle of the journal and wrote the teacher’s name using a chalk ink marker. I love chalk ink markers because once the ink is dried it doesn’t come off unless you use a little water. It gives you that look of chalk without the mess or worry of smudging! Win-win!

The paperclips were very easy to make. I used the Snap! Life brads and removed the metal prongs off the back of the brad by twisting them. I used a generous amount of hot glue and placed the paperclip to the back. I think it makes for some very fun and unique paper clips or even a place marker!

I placed the clips on different pages and wrapped the entire DIY journal with a big red ribbon. You can add a pencil or a nice pen for a finishing touch. I think it makes such a fun little DIY journal and can’t wait to give it to my son’s new teacher this year!