How to Personalize a Kids' Notebook: I Love Bonton Ideas

Quick answer

Personalize a kids' notebook by decorating the cover and adding custom dividers inside the I Love Bonton carnet. This turns a practical school item into a creative outlet they'll love using.

Steps to personalize your I Love Bonton notebook

1. Choose your base: Start with the I Love Bonton carnet. Its sturdy cover and lined pages give you a clean canvas. The 2 internal dividers are already there, so you can plan sections without extra work. Common mistake: skipping the dividers. Use them to separate doodles from homework notes.
2. Add a name or initial: Write your child's name on the cover with a metallic or fabric pen. For a cleaner look, use adhesive vinyl letters or a small label maker. Place it near the bottom corner so it doesn't interfere with the 'I Love Bonton' print. Checkpoint: test the pen on a scrap of similar paper first to avoid smudging.
3. Decorate with stickers or washi tape: Apply flat stickers or thin washi tape along the edges of the cover or inside the dividers. Avoid bulky stickers that could catch on backpack straps. Let your child choose their favorite themes to boost ownership. Common mistake: using too many layers of tape that make the notebook bulge. Stick to one or two rows per divider.
4. Create a custom first page: On the first lined page, have your child draw a small self-portrait or write a fun fact about themselves. This makes the notebook feel like theirs from the very first use. Checkpoint: use a pencil first so they can erase and redo until they're happy.
5. Use the dividers for sections: Label each divider with a subject or theme (e.g., 'Stories', 'Math Notes', 'Silly Drawings'). Write directly with a ballpoint pen or attach a small sticky note as a temporary label. Common mistake: not labeling at all, which defeats the purpose of having dividers. Keep it simple.

Notebook to personalize

• Carnet - I Love Bonton: 90 lined pages and 2 dividers for organized writing. The dividers let your child separate subjects or sections, making the notebook both personal and practical for school or creative journaling.