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August 19, 2014

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DIY Binder Covers

By Marie of Blooming Homestead for I Heart Nap Time.

Hi Everyone! Can you believe its already back to school time? This summer just flew by and now we are in full school prep mode. Today I’m sharing a simple and affordable back to school idea. These DIY Binder Covers are a fun way to customize  any binder.

DIY Binder Covers by Blooming Homestead on iheartnaptime.com

Supplies:

  • Binders
  • Washi Tape and/or Duck tape
  • Cardstock
  • Scissors

DIY Binder Covers by Blooming Homestead on iheartnaptime.com

You’ll want to start by getting your card stock base ready to be covered. You’ll use that base to slide in the clear front binder flap for fun customization. After I made my first cover (in process pictured below),  I realized it was easier to measure out my card stock with extra width added as an allowance for the spine cover. DIY Binder Covers by Blooming Homestead on iheartnaptime.com

For example, I added an extra inch width onto my front binder cover which I later trimmed off to use as the spine (as shown below). This saved time so I didn’t have to go and make the spine cover separately. Lesson learned! When you have your base ready you’ll start applying your decorative tapes to the front of the card stock. Pick out your washi tape and start placing them down. You can lay out the washi tape in any pattern or order that you prefer. This is the time for you to be creative and go design crazy! When you get each strip placed you can just tuck in the ends on the back where they won’t show.

DIY Binder Covers by Blooming Homestead on iheartnaptime.com

This is so easy and fun, it could even be a great back to school craft for your kiddos!

DIY Binder Covers by Blooming Homestead on iheartnaptime.com

I’m thinking I will be making custom covers for all the binders in my house and office too! The possibilities are endless and its a great use of supplies you may already have on hand. These vintage florals were one of my favorites.

DIY Binder Covers by Blooming Homestead on iheartnaptime.com

I would love for you to come check out the coordinating DIY Pencils tutorial on my blog, also be sure to stop by Blooming Homestead to see what other projects I’ve been working on.

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Filed Under: Crafts Tagged With: Organization, School, Tutorial

About Jamielyn Nye

I'm Jamielyn Nye, Author of The I Heart Naptime Cookbook, mom of 4 and a big fan of naptime and chocolate. The Inspiration Board is a DIY and lifestyle blog sharing easy DIY crafts and tips to inspire creativity.

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  1. Dawn says

    August 19, 2014 at 10:11 am

    Brilliant idea, I’m starting back to college in my late 40’s so this is a great way to turn ordinary binders into a work of art. Sharing on my FB Fan Page today. 

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  2. June Crothers says

    August 20, 2014 at 9:51 am

    Where do you find binders that have outside pockets 
    For sliding in decorated card stock??
    I just fixed two binders for my self yesterday
    And they do not have those pockets.
    I used clear contact paper to hold my undecorative
    Labels. I do appreciate the idea and will study on it.
    Thank You!

    Reply
  3. Coleen says

    August 21, 2014 at 10:58 am

    I couldn’t wait to try this out…I went a bought a binder and it turned out soooo cute! My daughter (2nd grade) asked me to make her one too:)

    Reply
  4. Amalia says

    August 23, 2014 at 3:20 am

    This is SO cool! I’m going to do this for my binders for school. I’m going back in a week, and this gives me some stuff to do while I’m waiting! They’re perfect! 

    Reply
  5. Mallory @ Classy Clutter says

    August 29, 2014 at 7:22 pm

    Marie! These are awesome!!! SO cute!!

    Reply
  6. Michelle says

    August 30, 2014 at 11:23 am

    You are genius! What a simple and cute idea!

    Reply
  7. Jenn says

    October 8, 2014 at 11:04 am

    Oh my goodness, these are adorable!  Where did you get the extra-wide glitter tape?

    Reply
  8. Zorica says

    January 20, 2015 at 11:02 pm

    These binders are amazing! For the glitter binder cover, which colours did you use? I’m assuming Washi Gold Glitter Tape for the darker glitter tape and Light Champagne Gold Tape for the lighter glitter tape? Anyway, thanks for the great idea!

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  9. Nina says

    February 16, 2015 at 11:46 am

    This is so creative! Thanks sooo much I am so doing this for my freshman year for 2015-2016 school year! Not only am I gonna feel confident in my work but my school supplies too! 😀 Thanks

    Reply
  10. Camila says

    January 4, 2016 at 10:57 pm

    Hey! I just loved your idea! Brilliant! However I would like to know how did you make the back of the binder because I can’t make it  

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    • I Heart Naptime says

      January 5, 2016 at 6:46 am

      Hi Camila! It depens on the type of binder your purchase. Some allow for you to add inserts in the front panel only, others allow inserts for the spine and back panel, too.

      Reply
  11. Kate says

    September 4, 2018 at 2:54 am

    This is awesome DIY project. LOVE

    Reply

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