How to Create a Diary

Do you want to start a diary from scratch? Feeling creative? Diaries are an outlet of our emotion. It helps us go through tough times. We can also record our past for future guidance. Well, let's get started!

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You'll need a pencil too, for the basic structure of your diary. Read the "Tips" section before you begin working on the diary.^{[1]XResearch source}
If you have someone to help you, better. If not though, that's okay. You have to apply a lot of compression to the sheets—consider holding them down with a textbook or dictionary.^{[2]XResearch source}
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Spread a thick layer of glue on the side of the compressed sheets you think the spine of the diary will be. Don't worry if some glue spreads beneath some sheets. The important thing is that there is a lot of glue in the spine so the sheets won't be loose. The worst part is: you have to compress the sheets until the glue is dried, so the sheets won't be hanging out.^{[3]XResearch source}
You have to remember that you need at least a 3 centimeter (1.2 in) border to each side. These 3 centimeter (1.2 in) of normal paper will be glued on the first and last normal sheets of the inside of the book.^{[4]XResearch source}
Take the cardboard paper and with the white/liquid glue, glue firmly each piece of cardboard to the first and last normal sheet pages of the notebook. Your diary will be more resistant now. These cardboard pieces, glued to the last and first page will be the cover.^{[5]XResearch source}
This will have to be measured previously with a ruler, to be neat. Right now, your book should look like a sad, uncoloured book, but still a book, with cover, sheets and spine.^{[6]XResearch source}
Start to decorate the cover of your diary! Cut old magazines and glue the cuttings to the cover of your diary! Draw in the cover, spell out your name or glue cute and fun stickers in it! It's all up to you!^{[7]XResearch source}
Put the date on the top of the page and start telling your feelings. Draw, glue, be imaginative! Specially: Have fun!

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Write phrases, draw pictures, etc. Do the same on the back, but use less wording. Use markers, crayons, stickers, or colored pencil.
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Open the diary. You'll uncover the first page of the diary. Draw a circle in the middle of one page with crayons. Color outside the circle.
- In the circle, write "This diary belongs to:" and then write your name under it.
roses, butterflies, or pumpkins).
Do the same on the back.

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How can I decorate my diary?
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You can put quotes, pictures or anything that you like on it. Personalize it to your liking.
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Tips

Have imagination decorating the cover. Find anything and everything that can be usable. Maybe those old coloured pens you thought you didn't like? Or those old stickers inside a box that you forgot? You can even cover your notebook with a beautiful cloth pattern!
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To make the diary more colorful and more enjoyable for your use, don't stick with the white sheets! Buy some color paper. These can be light tones or electric shocking colours. Make a colour pattern of the sheets (example: white sheet, red sheet, pink sheet, blue sheet and all over again.)
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Reinforce your book with transparent, adhesive paper. Your diary will be more resistant to water and your cover won't be all messed up, after a while.
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If you ever feel stuck and don't know what to write about, make lists of favorite things, dream vacations, goals, random thoughts, or anything you like. Lists can spur creativity.
Use creative lettering and handwriting styles to make your diary pages visually interesting. Try block printing, bubble letters, calligraphy, or your own invented script.
Don't just write text! Draw illustrations, doodles, diagrams, word art, and add decorations to bring your diary to life. Expressing yourself visually is fun.
Pick a special pen or set of markers to use just for your diary. Having your own special writing tools can make the journal feel more personal.
Tape or glue photos, ticket stubs, or other small mementos onto diary pages to commemorate special memories. They'll make great keepsakes.
Write a short letter to your future self on the first page. Seal it with a sticker. It'll be fun to open and read it years later.

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Be careful with your fingers if using strong glue.
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Put it in a place where no one can find it.
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Things You'll Need

A4/A5 sheets of paper. (you decide the number of sheets, depending on the size of the diary you want).
glue stick
white glue (or another kind of liquid glue)
scissors
head
ruler
2 and a half pieces of paper carton A4/A5