Notebook Cover Idea – DIY Mini Journals with Marble Pockets

So it’s Tuesday and yes, another (snow) day tomorrow. Best thing to do? Craft! Or go sledding, but who’s kidding who(m)? I’m more of a crafter than a sledder. And today’s craft? It’s all about updating your notebook cover. These sweet DIY Mini Journals with Marble Pockets. I honestly love these mini Moleskin journals or notebooks. They come in a variety of colors and are the perfect size to capture an idea or thought when you’re out and about. I also love how simple the design is. It’s like a blank canvas to decorate – right?  I used my Silhouette cutting machine to cut my shapes, but you can download the PDF file and use a pair of scissors or craft knife to cut yours by hand. Okay – go grab your marble contact paper and let’s craft!

What You Need To Add A Pocket To Your Notebook Cover

• Silhouette cutting machine
• Silhouette Studio
• Cutting mat
• White cardstock
• Marble contact paper
• Glue
• Mini Moleskine notebooks
• Free Mini Pocket Studio 3 Cut File or
• Free Mini Pocket PDF File (if you do not have a cutting machine, print and use a craft knife and cutting mat or scissors)

How To Add A Pocket To Your Journal

1. In Silhouette Studio, open your mini pocket shape
2. Load your cardstock onto your Silhouette mat, and cut your shape using cardstock settings (you can remove the dashed lines by ungrouping the shape)
3. Once cut, fold along the dashed lines
4. For those using the PDF, cut along the solid lines and fold along the dashed lines
5. Fold and the tabs then use your triangle shape to cut the marble contact paper
6. Adhere the triangle marble contact paper to the front of the pocket
7. Adhere the pocket to the front of the journal

And that’s it! You can put your bookmark or other little notes, receipts, etc in there. What will you use your little pocket journal for?

Looking for some more inspiration? Take a look at my other Silhouette projects.