Inspirations & Others #1

   I have a compilation of inspirations for you today! To be honest, I post them in one post either because their tutorials are too short to have their own posts, or because I want to share it to you - but already made it without taking photos for tutorial, and don't have some of the materials to make another.

1.

Washi Tape Paper Clip

   All you need are a paperclip and a washi tape. Stick the tape on the paper clip, and ta-da!

   If you are curious what's my paperclip hold, they are free printables from Kesi'art! Check 'em here.

   *Website in French

2.

   DIY Notebook Cover

   You just need a note book, a glue, some washi tapes, some cute illustrations (I got them from National Geographic for Kids' Fun Stuff Pages), some markers, scissors and some cardstock papers.

3.

   DIY Calendar

   Cardstock papers, some markers, scissors, washi tapes, and a ruler - it's that simple.

3.

   DIY Washi Tapes Holder

   Not exactly a DIY, actually. It's an abandoned CD holder :D

   Okay, that's all I have now. Do you have any DIY inspirations or ideas? If yes, feel free to tell about them here!

 

START: Your Own Private Library + FREEBIES

 

   The idea of a library is actually fun, y'all. Like, we can rent a book for FREE for a week. And we can choose which book we want to read. Okay, let's just forget those old, grumpy librarian, but without them, the library's a total mess! So thank them for taking care of those books you borrowed!

   I got an idea of my own library from Knock Knock Personal Library Kit. And from my book-lover friends. If you have the materials (and you are diligent enough), you can make it in one day! Here's what you need to make (or have):

1. 

A freakin' note book

    This is a wedding invitation, actually. But I use it as a library note book.

   You need to write the name of the borrower, the book's title, and when it should be returned. You can add 'when the book borrowed' or somethin'.

*additional: a list of books that can be borrowed.

2. 

Some 'return' cards

   So the borrowers know when they should return your books. I made the card out of cake boxes and the holder from flyers.

    Put the card inside its holder, and stick them to the book using sellotapes or glue. 

3. 

~additional~: Some Library Cards

   There are different uses of a library card at different libraries. Maybe you can contributing a review of a book for the library, can borrow 2 books at the same time, or ... anything.

   To make your own (handmade) library card, use a cardboard box.

   Btw, this is one of my library cards

4. 

A pack of stamps + stamp pad

   Libraries (always) have stamps, so why not? You can make your own stamps or buy one. SO FANCY!

5. 

~additional again~: A pencil case + pencils /  pens

   So you don't have to freak out in the middle of library's 'rush hour' because your pencil magically disappear.

5. 

~additional again and again~: A librarian glasses

   Either so you can see clearly, or intimidate your borrowers so they return the books quickly - while looking very professional.

5. 

~very important~: Books

1. Make sure your book is in a good condition

2. Have more than 5 books so your borrowers still return to you to borrow a book again.

*Update: FREEBIES!

   To help you make your own private library, I give you some 'Return Cards' Printables! You can download them here and use them as:

1. an inspiration for your own 'Return Cards'

2. a real 'Return Cards.' 

    Print them on some kind of cardboard papers (buffalo papers, etc.), 

    or print them on ordinary A4 papers.

   This is my first experience on creating share-able freebies, so, if my printables are broken/un-download-able, please message me!

   Okay, that's all for now. See you in my next post, and happy crafting!