You want to keep a diary from scratch? Feeling creative? Well, let's get started!
Step
Step 1. Take the necessary materials (which you can find around the house) and get started
You will also need a pencil, as the basic structure of the diary. Read the "Tips" section before starting to keep a diary.
Step 2. Merge the sheets of paper and compact them by hand
If there is someone who can help you, this is even better. If not, that's okay. You'll need to apply firm pressure to the sheet of paper-try pressing it with a thick book or dictionary.
Step 3. Take white glue or liquid glue
Apply a sufficient amount of glue to the pressed side of the sheet that will form the diary segment. Don't worry if the glue spreads all the way to the bottom of the sheet. The important thing is that there is a lot of glue that is applied to the corners of the book so that the sheets will not come off. The worst part is: you have to press the sheet until the glue dries to keep it from going off track.
Step 4. After the glue dries, cut out a piece of paper and glue it to the glued corner of the book
Remember that you need a minimum of 3 cm edges on each side. This 3 cm paper will be pasted on the first and last sheets in the book.
Step 5. Take the cardboard and using white glue/liquid glue, glue each piece of cardboard to the first and last sheets of the diary
Your diary will now last longer. The cardboard strips pasted on the first and last sheets will form the "cover" of the book.
Step 6. Reinforce the book with half a piece of cardboard
This cardboard must be measured first using a ruler to be neat. At this point, your book should appear languidly colorless, but still book-shaped, with covers, sheets of paper, and booklets.
Step 7. Unleash your imagination! Start decorating your diary cover
Cut out old magazine pages and stick the pieces onto the cover of your diary! Draw a picture on the cover, write your name or put cute and funny stickers on it! All up to you!
Step 8. Start writing in a diary
Put the date at the top of the page and start spilling your feelings. Draw, paste, unleash imagination! Most importantly: Have fun!
Method 1 of 1: Alternative Method
Step 1. Stack then trim 20-25 sheets of paper
Step 2. Secure the pages with the staple on the left (4-7 staples)
Step 3. Decorate the front cover as desired
Write down phrases, draw pictures, etc. Do the same on the back cover, but use less text. Use markers, crayons, stickers, or colored pencils.
Step 4. Open the diary
You will see the first page of the book. Draw a circle in the center of the page using crayons. Color it "outside" the circle.
In the circle, write "This diary belongs to:" then write your name below it
Step 5. In each corner of the next page, draw small doodles (example:
roses, butterflies, or pumpkins).
Step 6. Glue one side of the paper tape over the staples on the front cover
Glue the other side covering the staples on the back cover.
Step 7. Write and draw whatever you want on it using a pencil and have fun
Tips
- Let your imagination run wild as you decorate the cover. Look for anything that can be used as decoration. Maybe the old colored pencils are stored because you think you don't like them? Or an old sticker in a box that you've forgotten? You can even cover the cover with a pretty patterned fabric!
- To make your diary more colorful and fun to write on, don't just stick to white paper. Buy colored paper. Shades of color can be bright or even lit. Create color patterns from the sheets (example: white paper, red, pink, blue, and repeat again and again.)
- Reinforce the book using transparent tape. Your diary will be more waterproof and the cover will be less prone to damage.
- If someone might be intruding on your privacy and reading your diary, buy a small padlock with a key and attach it to the cover. Try using a rope or hook to lock the cover and attach a padlock to the hook. If you don't think this is enough, remember: someone curious can open a diary, but if someone destroys it just to see what's inside, it's not curiosity, it's something else.
- Try writing a professional diary by creating custom sheets. For example, you can use a computer to create a schedule table using Microsoft Excel or a presentation sheet with names, phone numbers, addresses, etc. if you have enough time and patience, you can write the date/week/month (according to the calendar) on the top of the page. You can list favorite pages, any top 10 pages, tables with test or exam results, etc.
- To make a neat book segment, cover the finished book segment with a beautiful piece of cloth or flexible paper with a margin of 3 cm or more. (as used in the early stages). This way, you won't see any gaps between the pages and the book cover.
- If you think someone is going to read your diary, title it a textbook or something boring.
- If you can't find something to write about, think about your dream, future, crush, or fan art from your favorite movie, and write down the lyrics to your favorite song.
- If there are days when you don't feel like writing in a diary, skip it. Otherwise, it will feel like doing homework, which can actually make you lazy to write again.
Warning
- Be careful when using strong glue so it doesn't hit your fingers.
- If there are children, store them in a place out of their reach.
