How to Decorate a Journal

Keeping a journal is a therapeutic and educational hobby. In fact, not only does it serve as a creative outlet, but it can also be considered mental medicine. Therefore, the journal you write in should inspire and motivate you to write often and plenty. To create a journal that encompasses your personality and style, follow the few easy steps below, or if you are not a writer at heart, follow these steps to create one for someone who is! A personalized journal makes a wonderful gift.

Things You'll Need

• Composition book (hardcover)
• Magazines
• Scissors
• Rubber cement or spray adhesive
• Mod Podge

Instructions

1. Cut or tear words, pictures, items, quotes or other interesting visuals out of old magazines. Make sure you get a pile because you will use them!

2. Use rubber cement or spray adhesive to glue the items onto each side of the journal. For an authentic look, cover both inside and outside covers.

3. Once dry, take a small craft and a paint brush, dip it into the Mod Podge and apply to either both inner or both outer covers. Allow to dry, then apply Mod Podge to alternate covers.

4. Allow to dry overnight.

5. Write a message on the first page (if giving as a gift) and wrap with a ribbon, or start writing your little heart out!