how to decorating a book cover with craft materials

How to Decorating a Book Cover with Craft Materials.

When your favorite book is starting to look a little worn around the edges, or you’re in the mood to give the cover a makeover, try making your own book cover or creating a special cover using craft supplies. Or, if your used book is ready to be donated or replaced, don’t get rid of it just yet. You can easily repurpose old book pages into a beautiful paper wreath to decorate your home or office.

1. Choose colors and patterns for your book cover. Everyone might have unique design preferences, but there are some helpful color design guidelines to follow. Use complementary colors, such as blue and orange, yellow and purple, or red and green for a vibrant design. For a monochromatic or minimalist look, try using one color in various shades and patterns. Use analogous colors (colors close to each other on a color wheel) such as blue-violet, blue, and blue-green.

2. Use washi tape to create a design. You can use washi tape to easily create diagonal, vertical or horizontal stripes of different colors and patterns. You can also form patterns like checkerboard, chevron or herringbone. Or you can make fun designs representing your interests and hobbies, like writing, video games or animals.

3. Form a collage of stickers or pictures. This is an easy way to customize your book cover. Place stickers where you’d like them on your book cover or tape or glue small pictures to the cover. Slightly overlapping the stickers or pictures will create a collage effect, and you can continue to add more as you get them.

For a cool effect, cut pictures into shapes first, then affix them to your book cover in an interesting pattern.

4. Keep customizing with a reusable chalkboard cover. If you’re using a brown paper bag book cover, dress it up by gluing a chalkboard vinyl rectangle to the front cover. Use this space to count down days until a special occasion, like graduation; to label your book with your name; or to jot down quick notes on the cover.

Warnings.

Be careful when using the craft knife to cut your book cover.

Do not leave a hot glue gun unattended. Be sure to turn it off and unplug it after use.

Things You’ll Need.

Decorating a Book Cover with Craft Materials.

washi tape.

stickers or pictures.

glue or hot glue gun.

Scotch tape or double-sided tape.

chalkboard vinyl rectangle or chalkboard paint.

chalk marker.