DIY Book Cover with Pockets
Just in time for Back to School - Wrappily's double-sided wrapping paper gives your standard book cover a makeover. This quick tutorial video shows you how to turn your textbooks into functional works of art with a front pocket to save your notes and loose papers.
Materials:
- 1 Sheet of Double-Sided Wrapping Paper (we chose this Tropical Gift Wrap from Jana Lam)- Scissors
- A Pen or Marker
- Washi Tape
Directions:
1. Measure & Cut Paper
For our standard textbook size, we cut the sheet in half which left enough for 2 inches on the top and bottom of the book. You should have 2 sheets of paper stacked on top of each other.
2. Crease & Fold Edges
Place open book in the center of the paper and use a pen to mark the book edges on the top, bottom, and sides. Remove the book then crease the edges at the book line. Fold the bottom edge & flip over.
3. Create Pocket
Decide where you'd like your pocket and create a crease on only the top sheet of paper. Cut the top sheet 1-2 inches above the crease. Fold at the crease line and tape down. At this stage, you should be able to see one pattern on the bottom sheet and a different pattern on the top pocket sheet. Flip over.
4. Fold Edges & Attach to Book
With pocket side facing downward, fold top & sides. Place book on top of the paper and slide book ends into the newly created side pockets. You may need to use tape to seal the pockets. Re-crease the edges and add any finishing touches.
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Nautilus/ Aloha Flower Double-sided Wrapping Paper - 6 sheet value pack
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Reversible gift wrap sheets come flat and folded with complementary gift tag stickers. Full sheet size is 21.5" x 34". Printed in Washington State on recycled and recyclable newsprint.
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These patterns play so well together...why choose?! Bundle 'n save on Jana Lam's latest collection for Wrappily.
Bundle includes one package of each:
Plumeria + Palm Shadow
Rainbows + Tiare Blossom
Retro Blooms + Monstera Shadow
Each package includes three sheets of double-sided gift wrapping paper + complementary adhesive gift tags. Paper arrives flat and folded in a plastic-free PLA bag made of plant starch. Full sheet size is 21.5 x 34" Printed in Washington State on recycled and recyclable/ compostable newsprint.
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$10.80
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Package includes three sheets + adhesive gift tags
• Sheet size 21.5" x 34"
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• No unnecessary cardboard tube
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• Milled, printed and packaged in Washington State
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Jana Lam - Rainbows + Tiare Blossom
$10.80
Celebrate sustainably with our recycled and recyclable double-sided eco wrapping paper featuring the bold tropical pattern play of Hawaii-based textile designer, Jana Lam. Reversible patterns of tropical rainbows mix with graphic Tahitian gardenia flowers to make gift wrapping fun! Paper works great for crafting, too.
Package includes three sheets + adhesive gift tags
• Sheet size 21.5" x 34"
• Premium newsprint + soy-based inks
• Plastic-free PLA packaging, certified compostable + biodegradable
• Flat, folded sheet for easy storage
• No unnecessary cardboard tube
• 100% recyclable and compostable
• Milled, printed and packaged in Washington State
JOIN the mission to green-up gifting!
#wrapriprecycle #wraphappy #gifthappily
Jana Lam - Plumeria + Palm Shadow
$10.80
Celebrate sustainably with our recycled and recyclable double-sided eco wrapping paper featuring the bold tropical pattern play of Hawaii-based textile designer, Jana Lam. Reversible patterns of bold plumeria blossoms mix with shadowy palm fonds to make gift wrapping fun! Paper works great for crafting, too.
Package includes three sheets + adhesive gift tags
• Sheet size 21.5" x 34"
• Premium newsprint + soy-based inks
• Plastic-free PLA packaging, certified compostable + biodegradable
• Flat, folded sheet for easy storage
• No unnecessary cardboard tube
• 100% recyclable and compostable
• Milled, printed and packaged in Washington State
JOIN the mission to green-up gifting!
#wrapriprecycle #wraphappy #gifthappily
Artist Series Wrap Bundle: Jana Lam Collection II
$29.99 $32.40
These six double-sided wrapping paper patterns play so well together...why choose?! Bundle and Save on the entire Artist's Collection by Jana Lam.
Bundle includes one package of each (9 sheets total):
Each package includes three sheets of double-sided gift wrapping paper + complementary adhesive gift tags. Paper arrives flat and folded in a plastic-free PLA bag made of plant starch. Full sheet size is 21.5 x 34" Printed in Washington State on recycled and recyclable/ compostable newsprint. Wrappily is on a mission to green-up gifting, join us!
Pineapple Blush/ Sea Flower by Jana Lam
$10.80
Wrap the best looking gift at the party!
Presenting the eco-friendly, double-sided wrapping paper that tropical dreams are made of:
Pineapple Blush/ SeaFlower by Jana Lam packs a fruity punch, mixing and matching this combo of soft-petaled pua (flowers) and pineapple sweeties will add a rosy touch to any gift.
Each pack of gift wrap includes: (3) Sheets of double-sided wrapping paper and adhesive gift tags. Each full sheet size is 21.5" x 34”. Paper arrives flat and folded in plastic-free PLA bag made of plant starch.
Our eco-friendly wrapping paper is milled, printed, and packaged in Washington State on recycled SFI certified newsprint making it 100% Recyclable and Compostable.
Jana Lam - Tropical Leaves/ Rainbow Orchids
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Textile designer Jana Lam's newest patterns for Wrappily are the stuff tropical dreams are made of—a juicy rainbow full of shells, pineapples, and lots of flower power. Tropical Leaves/ Rainbow Orchids pairs two Jana Lam signatures: bold banana leaves and orchids in a rainbow gradient. The combo offers a perfect 'everyday' gift wrap for graduations, weddings, birthdays, and more.
Coordinates with:
Pineapple Blush/ SeaFlower
Monstera Jungle/ Shellini
Paper Ribbon Quad: Island Dream
Reversible gift wrap sheets come flat and folded with complementary gift tag stickers. Three sheets per pack. Each Sheet is 21.5" x 34”. Printed in Washington State on recycled and recyclable newsprint.
Jana Lam - Monstera Jungle/ Shellini
$10.80
Textile designer Jana Lam's newest collection for Wrappily is the stuff tropical dreams are made of—a juicy rainbow full of shells, pineapples, and lots of flower power. Monstera Jungle / Shellini is a perfect mix-and-match pair that works for any occasion with a jungle of gradient green monstera leaves and a shell collection that's beachy-keen.
Coordinates with: Pineapple Blush/ SeaFlower
Tropical Leaves/ Rainbow Orchid
Paper Ribbon Quad: Island Dream
Reversible gift wrap sheets come flat and folded with complementary gift tag stickers. Three sheets per pack. Each sheet is 21.5" x 34”. Printed in Washington State on recycled and recyclable newsprint.