how to making your own book cover

How to Making Your Own Book Cover.

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 a material to use as a book cover. You’ll want enough of this material to cover both the front and back covers of your book, and excess material to make sure the cover stays on when the book is opened or closed. A paper book cover will work best on hardcover books and may slip off of paperback books; if you’re covering a paperback book, reinforce the cover with tape if needed. Paper materials you can use to make your own book cover include:

a brown paper grocery bag that can be decorated.

an old map for history lovers or travelers.

sheet notes for musicians.

magazine pages for fashion and beauty enthusiasts.

construction paper or wrapping paper for crafters.

2. Cut more than enough paper to cover your book. Lay out more paper than you think you’ll need (similar to wrapping a gift with wrapping paper) before cutting it. Place your open book on top of the paper and measure a rectangular piece of paper larger than the book itself. A good rule of thumb is to have at least 2 inches of excess material all round the edges of your book. Cut the piece of paper you measured out.

3. Fold the top and bottom edges of your paper inward. Center the book on your paper and fold the top edge of the paper inward. Create a crease by folding it against the book’s hardcover edge. Repeat this step with the bottom edge of the paper.

If you are using printed paper like a brown grocery bag or magazine pages, place it printed side up so that any designs you don’t want shown on your cover will be hidden.

4. Finish folding the paper around the book to complete the cover. Close your book and place it slightly right to the center of your paper cover, leaving about 2 inches of excess paper on the right. Fold the left edge of the paper over the book to meet the right edge. Crease the left and right sides of your paper along the book’s edges.

You can adjust your book’s placement to make sure the edges meet evenly. This will create even side flaps for your book cover.

5. Wrap the paper securely around your book. Open your book and slide the front cover into the left flap you just made. Bring the right side of the paper over to cover the book and reinforce the right crease if needed. Then slide the back cover into the right flap. Your new book cover is ready to be shown off or decorated.

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.

Making Your Own Book Cover.

paper material such as a paper bag.

a book.

scissors or a craft knife.

ruler and pencil.

Scotch tape or double-sided tape.