As promised, here is a How To post on how to decorate your journal. I'm not sure why this mode of decoration didn't occur to me earlier--I usually go for messy collages or holiday paper wrapping--but better late than never, yes? So let's get to it!
You'll need: a sketchpad/notebook to decorate, Ink-Jet friendly sticker paper, calligraphy pens/colored markers
Take your plain journal and lift the cover, measure it against the sticker paper and cut/fold to fit so that the entire front is covered with sticker paper.
Make sure the entire front is covered; smooth out any air bubbles that the sticker paper may have left. Don't worry if it's a bit transparent, we'll cover that up in a bit.
It would be best to decide on a theme before you start decorating--I chose "favorite songs" because I'm a sap like that. Basically, I took different song lyrics and wrote them down using different fonts which I achieved via the calligraphy pens (I used a 1-point and 4-point) and I really recommend them; they're only 56 pesos each at NBS.
And there you have it! Personalized, Decorate-It-Yourself journal! And in case anyone is wondering, "Stay Free" is what's tattooed on Brian Fallon (singer of The Gaslight Anthem)'s knuckles, and that means a lot to me so even if it's not from a song, that's why it's there. :D Hope you guys enjoyed this! If you choose to execute this DIY project, tell me how it goes, I'd love to see what you do with your journals!
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