Notebook gift

I always forget to write down the paper size for covering composition books.  I give these away these for gifts all the time with a matching pen. 

It is 8 1/2" x 11".  I fold it over the cover after spraying on the adhesive.

I found couple of videos on Youtube.com  that did it differently.  A lady did one by cutting the 12" x 12" in half and adding a strip to cover the remaining section.  Another lady actually painted the notebook after sanding the composition book down inside and outside.  I like both ideas and will be trying them out.  :-)