DIY Book of Monsters Notebook
One of my favorite scenes from the Harry Potter series is the one where he gets his Book of Monsters. This DIY Book of Monsters notebook is a great project to make for a party treat or even a craft to do at the party!
Materials Need to Make a Book of Monsters
Directions to Make DIY Book of Monsters Notebook
Make the teeth first. Cut a piece of felt two inches wide and the length of the composition book. Then cut it into zig zagged teeth. Use Fabri-Fuse to adhere the felt teeth to the inside edge of the composition book.
Cut a tongue from red felt and glue it into the inside cover.
Close the book. Next, cut a piece of the fur fabric to the size of the cover from front to back around the spine. Cut using the non-fur side to get the accurate size.
Use the Fabri-Fuse to adhere it to the book. Next, cut an additional piece of the fur fabric 4 inches by 5 inches and roll it then glue it to keep the roll in place. Glue that on the cover of the book (in the center).
Finally, glue on google eyes. Add these to the bump you made with the fur fabric roll.
Now that your DIY Book of Monsters notebook is complete, it is time to fill it up with magical spells, dreams, lists, plans and stories. The broomstick pencils are a great additional project to go with this one. Grab all of the deets to make them here on the blog.
MORE Harry Potter Crafts
There are LOADS Of Harry Potter crafts here on the blog. You can get links to most all of them in one big roundup post.
Ten Reasons to Craft
I am going to say this again. Crafting is just a great idea. It is proven that crafting can be really good for mental and emotional health. Studies show that making and crafting can lower anxiety. Another benefit to crafting is that it creates connection. When we make things and give them to others, we spread kindness and love. Here are my top ten reasons to craft with kids, and I mean kids of all ages.
- Mental Health Benefits – Crafting puts me in a good mood.
- Self Expression – Crafting allows me to express myself.
- Education and Growth – I learn new skills by making things.
- Connection – Crafting connects me others through workshops, classes and gifting.
- Decor – Through making and crafting, I can totally customize every aspect of my decor.
- Gift Giving – Gifts is totally my love language. I love to make handmade gifts.
- Offline Time – Crafting keeps me off of my phone and social media. We all know this can be beneficial.
- Income – Because I craft and sell items that I make, I have an additional income source.
- Fun – I like to have fun and to me, making things is fun.
- Socializing – Attending events where crafting is a part gets me out and around others with like minds.
Cheers Friends,
Laura