How to make a Journal or Daily Planner

Step 2 Cutting the cover

To cut the cover to size, you want to lay your moleskine on top of the heavyweight cardboard and trace around it. Then add a half inch on all side and cut. It is important to cut 90 degree corners and not just eye ball it. Measuring is needed in this step and all future steps. I am leaving the exact inches out because if one just cuts my measurements then it will inevitably not come out on spot. Also, this means you have the ability to make a book based on any size insert of any brand.

Once you have the two pieces (front and back) of the book, you will need to cut an accent piece. I like to make mine the same size as the insert just for uniformity looks. Trace the outline of the accent on the front cover centered so when the glue is wet you can just place it the first time.

Then glue the accent to the front cover in the center. To do this lay the accent out on newspaper and spray glue the whole side (get edges really well). Quickly place it in the drawn lines of the accent.