Three energizing days are ahead for all the girl bosses — are you ready?
Even as a busy boss myself, staying organized can be a challenge. Recently I switched to paper for keeping a daily to-do list, which meant I needed a new notebook. That was the perfect excuse to ask my talented friend Kendra of Bouffants & Broken Hearts to design some boss-lady-worthy notebook covers. Her patterns are gorgeous and immediately made old notebooks feel brand new.
You can print these covers and transform a plain notebook in minutes. Instant upgrade and instant motivation.
DIY Girl Boss Notebook Covers
Total Time: 30 Minutes
Supplies
Free printable notebook covers (Watermelon Lipstick, Bananas, Bouffant Girls)
Printer
Computer paper
Cardstock (optional, for backing)
Spiral notebook(s) — choose any size you prefer
Pencil
Hole punch
Spray adhesive
Glue stick
Scissors
Clear contact paper (optional, for added protection)
Directions
1. Print the cover designs you want on standard computer paper. You will need two printed sheets per notebook (front and back).
2. Remove the existing covers from the spiral binding of your notebook. Most spirals have an opening in the back where covers can be removed easily.
3. Place one notebook cover over the center of a printed sheet and trace the spiral hole positions. Repeat with the other cover, making sure the designs will read correctly when finished (face the printed sheets so patterns are right-side-up).
4. Punch the traced holes using a hole punch.
5. In a well-ventilated area and on a protected surface, spray the back of a printed sheet with spray adhesive. Carefully align and adhere it to the notebook cover, lining up the punched holes. Repeat for the second cover.
6. Trim the excess paper’s corners to make small tabs that fold over the edge of the cover.
7. Apply glue stick to the tabs and fold them to the cover’s interior at the top, bottom, and one side. Trim the tab area beside the spiral so it follows the cover edge. For a cleaner finish, cut two pieces of cardstock about 1/2″ smaller than the cover and glue them inside to hide the tabs.
8. For extra durability, use the same tab method to cover each side with clear contact paper, protecting the printed pattern from daily wear and tear.
Illustrations by Bouffants & Broken Hearts | Photos by Jeff Mindell | Styling by Annie Steward | Creative Direction by Kelly Mindell
I’ve been using the watermelon lipstick cover on my notebook and, with clear contact paper over it, it has held up extremely well. It travels in bags, gets tossed on desks and floors, and still looks great.
P.S. If you like coordinating projects, printable boss-lady wrapping paper pairs nicely with these covers.