Have you ever made a DIY journal with tea stained paper? We made these tea and coffee stained handmade journals for a school project using pieces of foam core, regular computer paper, and fabric from the dollar store. Read on for our step by step DIY tutorial...
Ro Bruhn’s handmade journals are incredibly beautiful inside and out. Touchable. Inviting. Desirable. This particular journal already is sold; but you can watch her develop new journals on he…
If you have arrived here from the UKScrappers Art Journey - welcome! This is the tutorial for the “making your own journal” option...
I have been pondering the Perfect Travel Journal for several months. Something you can write in, draw and paint in, personalize, store phot...
Free video with Jeanne Oliver from her course Storytellers and Mavericks
This is a DIY Book Binding Tutorial on how to make that Elusive Perfect DIY Journal You've Been Waiting For! Easy to make & oh-so-nice!
Erin Zamrzla has the vision to take everyday objects and transform them into book art that’s pure genius. See some of her handmade books here.
What makes handmade books unique are the special touches, and these 10 tips and tricks will show you how to make your next book a one-of-a-kind treasure.
My newest book, that I have finished from my studio. I love how this book came together for me. Lots of fragment pieces, that tell a story, my story. I believe that life, is made up of pieces/fragments, that put...
A punching trough is a tool that helps you line up your book signatures for bookbinding. I've heard people refer to it as a punching…
Discover how to make a hidden spine for your junk journals and other types of handmade journals.
Handmade fabric cover journal, memory keeping journal, keepsake journal, diary journal, travelers journal, heirloom journal, writers journal, gift journal......... There are 10 journals which are all sold separately are all very similar inside and out with the set-up but the colours and paper designs are very random so with that said first in first serve or will randomly chose one. They consists of one signature with around 76 pages counting both sides for journaling or collaging or adding photos. The covers are made out of scraps of fabric randomly quilted together and used a solid cotton fabric for the lining. I have reinforced the cover using thick interfacing and sewing throughout. I have sewn two pockets inside the cover using more scraps of fabric and sewn the signatures onto the cover using waxed linen thread. All the papers I have used are an assortment of new and vintage papers with some vintage book pages, coffee dyed papers and water colour pages. I have sewn two strips of fabric for the closure and added a little bulb clip with a coin charm onto the closure fabric. I have added lots of pockets, folded pages, paper bags and envelopes with some you can remove, filled all the pockets with my own handmade ephemera and handmade a cute bag to put the journal in and lots of sewing throughout. Will be adding extra paper goodies for you to play with aswell 😃🖐
Making my own art journal is really what got me started with the practice. Find out more and create yours with this free video tutorial!
Since joining swap-bot I’ve discovered that I really like journaling! I find it to be fun, enlightening, and just something I can really lose myself in and express exactly how I feel. The …
Take a tour of this beautiful Star Notes Junk Journal by Gina Testa. Video tour included.
Amy Tan's new Signature Series book is a smashing success! Every page is eye candy and filled with inspiration from corner to corner. I had the opportunity to include a layout and a "PaigeBook" in Amy's book. I used only supplies from Amy's Ready Set Go line, naturally! HOME IS WHEREVER YOU 3 ARE Journaling says: No matter where we are in the world, whether near or far, as long as I am surrounded by my family, that is where I call "home." It's true - "home is where the heart is" and there's nowhere else I'd rather be! I love you all! How to: Start with a cream floral background. Trim squares from patterned papers, trim them into triangles, then cascade them down the top of the layout; stitch a line through each row using a matching color of thread. Tear a house page from a Daybook, back the heart and door with patterned paper and a "love" die cut, and hand stitch around the heart die cut with yellow floss. Place the house on the bottom of the page and add a photo on either side. Create a title above the photos, embellish with stickers, an accordion paper flower, journaling spot, and more. Supplies: Cardstock, patterned paper, stickers (ampersand, arrows, hearts, houses, letters, number), accordion paper flower, die cuts (arrow, flower, sentiment), date stamp, pen, adhesive: American Crafts; Floss: DMC; Ink: StazOn; Square punch: Fiskars; Sewing machine: Brother; Thread: Coats & Clark ********************************************************************** REMEMBER & SHARE THE LOVE PAIGEBOOK DAYBOOK This is a 5x7" handmade book with a copic style binding so it lays nice and flat when opened. Every signature is made with Ready Set Go patterned papers and colorful matching cardstock. I incorporated charms, knick-knacks, doodads, and Ready Set Go matte puffy stickers turned into charms into the binding. The front is embellished with a bunch of Ready Set Go stickers and embellishments. I stuck these on with major super glue to ensure they'll stay put forever and a day. I have a tendency to make books and not fill them up with anything, but perhaps I can use this book for a form of "project life" or make my own version of a "smash" book. Check out these projects and DOZENS more in Amy's book! Since I want to be Amy when I grow up, maybe one of these years I can have a Signature Series book :) A girl can dream right?!
