For anyone who loves to cook, keeping track of your experiments and successes in the kitchen is an important part of the process, and a DIY cookbook is the perfect solution. In addition, giving one made by yourself can also be a wonderful gift idea.
For anyone who wants to know how to make one, we’ve had a look online to see what other people have been trying – and as a result, here are our top 19 ideas for making a DIY recipe book.
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1. DIY family recipe book with free template
If you’re looking for a super easy way to make your own DIY family cookbook, this might be a great place to start. this plan will teach you how to make one using the free version of canva (or the paid version if you have it), using the templates and art to make something you can be proud of. a wonderful way to collect all of your family’s favorite recipes in one place and well worth checking out.
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2. recipe diary
If you just want to create your own low-tech recipe journal the old fashioned way, here’s a tutorial that will show you how. as you will see in the video, this youtuber’s diary is beautiful and with just a few cheap supplies, you can create something similar. We loved watching this video and we think his journal looks great, and we’re sure many others will too.
3. how to make affordable DIY recipe books
Often, a gift you make yourself will be much more appreciated than something you simply buy in a store. A cookbook is a perfect example, and in this plan, you’ll learn how to create one. The plan gives you lots of tips and advice on what materials to use, as well as what type of book to choose, and by combining these ideas with your creative input, you’ll be able to create your own highly personalized version.
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4. how to quickly make a DIY recipe book
Making a recipe is a perfect DIY project as, although it is easy to do, the results can be amazing. In this video, we learn how this youtuber made his own using some cheap supplies plus photoshop. she also includes some free printables with his plan, so if you want to use his, they’re there for you. but of course if you want to be more creative and create your own, you can do that too!
5. DIY recipe book
The DIY recipe book in this plan is one of the cutest we’ve seen because this blogger has clearly put a lot of effort into making it look as attractive as possible. the materials with which it is made are all cheap and easy to get, and there is also a lot of room to adapt the plan if you prefer to give your personal touch to your recipe book.
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6. DIY minimalist cookbook
For anyone who enjoys cooking and creating their own culinary creations, it’s important to keep track of what works and how it can improve dishes you’ve tried before. however, there’s no need to make things too complicated or elaborate, and if you prefer a more minimalist approach, this plan is for you. it’s extremely easy to do and will hardly cost you anything. will give you a convenient place to keep all your favorites in one place, and if that’s all you need, why not check it out?
7. DIY recipe book from a beautiful mess
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This plan’s cookbook is another favorite of ours, and we especially like the tabs that let you divide your recipes into starters, mains, desserts, and more. With plans like this, you don’t need to follow exactly what the blogger did, and here, she even gives you suggestions to do things differently if you prefer. another great plan for a recipe book that we’re sure you’ll enjoy filling up once it’s finished.
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8. how to make the home sweet home mini recipe album
When you see the recipe book in this video, you won’t believe it has anything to do with DIY. it looks more like you bought it directly from a fancy store! however, this just shows what is possible with a little bit of knowledge and the right skills, and in this video, we learn how to make one of your own. there is a list of materials, as well as clear instructions for making the book, and for us, if we can produce something half as beautiful as this cookbook, we will be very proud of ourselves.
9. how to make your own cookbook
As this blogger explains, these days finding a recipe is never more than a click or two away on google, but in the old days, people used to enjoy compiling recipes they found in DIY cookbooks. collecting recipes and putting them together in a book can also be a meaningful gift, and if you want to know how to create one, this tutorial explains the process in detail.
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10. small and practical recipe book with free pdf
Here’s a plan for a cute miniature cookbook that you can quickly and easily make yourself. the video is almost 20 minutes long, goes into a lot of detail about how it was made, so it’s easy for anyone to copy, and all you have to do once you’re done is add the recipes!
11. how to make one of the best gifts you’ll ever give
The problem this blogger faced was that this book was originally meant to be a gift, but she was so pleased with the result that she wanted to keep it for herself. however, you’ll understand why when you see the photos, because it’s beautiful, so maybe make two if you plan on giving it away, in case you want to keep one too.
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12. pinterest diy recipe book
Nowadays, many people turn to pinterest when they need inspiration to cook something, but the problem is that you have to go back to look for the recipes while cooking. If that sounds like a familiar problem, as it did for this YouTuber, here’s a solution. is a handy little organizer that will give you a place to store all your interesting recipes so you don’t have to keep fiddling with your phone while you’re in the kitchen. great idea, we approve!
13. DIY recipe binder
If you want to keep your recipes in one place, a recipe folder is one of the most practical solutions. That way, as your culinary experiments improve and evolve, you can keep track of things by easily adding or removing pages. If that sounds like something you might be interested in trying, here’s a plan that will show you how to make a gorgeous version of your own – another plan worth reading.
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14. DIY by loveyounglion
We enjoyed watching this video because the design is so simple. You just need a few basic supplies like a permanent marker, a ball of yarn, and a few others, and you’re ready to go. this is the kind of plan you can easily tailor to your own preferences, so take a look to see how it’s done.
15. make your own recipe book
In this plan, this blogger tells us how she reused old materials that she already had to make her recipe book, so it cost her next to nothing to make. she also gives us details of the steps we need to follow, and the end result looks perfect. another affordable plan that many people will enjoy trying out at home.
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16. how to create a recipe book
When you make a cookbook, the main reason is probably that you need to keep track of the things you cook. however, some plans focus more on beautifying the book, while others care more about the practical consideration of organizing the recipes. If you’re more interested in the latest, this plan is for you, as it teaches you how to keep track of what you cook so you can easily find recipes the next time you want to try them.
17. DIY idea for mother’s day: a photo recipe book
Every year, when Mother’s Day comes around, do you feel like you don’t know what to get her? If that sounds familiar, maybe a beautiful photo cookbook you’ve made yourself might be just the idea for you. and if you’re interested, here’s a plan that will show you how to do it.
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18. DIY Recipe Book from Carolina’s Creations
Giving a recipe book for Mother’s Day is a popular idea, and here’s another plan to show you how to make one. this plan also includes recipe cards to help you keep recipes organized – a beautiful gift most moms will love!
19. how to make your own family cookbook
every family has their favorite recipes, and if you want to bring them all together in one place, here’s a plan that will give you suggestions on how to do it. For example, to make sure everyone contributes, why not ask each family member to suggest their favorite dishes to include? this is an idea that we love and we are sure that many families will agree.
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many ideas for beautiful homemade books
As you can see, there are lots of great ideas online for making beautiful homemade cookbooks. We hope that these plans have inspired you as much as they have us and, above all, we hope that we have helped you find the ideas you needed to make your own recipe book.