Composition notebooks are not great notebooks. Their covers fray, ... This cheaper, faster method led to the widespread use of marbling pattern on blank notebooks and book covers.

When that cover design caught on, it became easy for people looking for composition notebooks to spot one on a shelf. In a way, marbling became a way to “brand” this type of blank paper.

Give your composition notebook a makeover! This DIY tutorial shows you how to create a stylish, personalized cover—great for ...