10 MINUTE JOURNAL: | Easy Handmade Book Tutorial

[@jeanlandreville4169]

These are adorable!

[@suegeew9727]

I've been pining over a sketchbook for watercolor that is very much out of my price range at present. Then your site popped up and I found this. I have some good paper and can improvise. I don't feel bad about not buying the journal now, I will try and make my own based on this. I'm not on IG but will let you know if it comes out nice. Thank you for a quick, thoughtful and totally useful journal idea!

[@iamdawt]

Thank you, Ali, this is such a sweet little book. And as Betsy said below, 1/2" bar trick is a game changer!

[@VintagePageDesigns]

You're very welcome-I'm glad I could help!

[@marinakitto6567]

Thanks for the free tutorial. It’s a lovely little book.

[@shronrowe213]

Brillant tutorial. And great trick to make the spine. Like your calm friendly voice

[@maggiefreeman6513]

Great tutorial. Easy to follow and well explained. Thanks very much.

[@betsywilsonczt3290]

Brilliant with the 1/2” bar trick. I’ll be trying that! I love that the book is from bits of scraps and leftovers….lovely!

[@VintagePageDesigns]

This book is perfect for recycling materials. Thanks for watching!

[@michelebernsteinklausner4634]

Lovely.

[@joycemccullough7856]

Thanks for sharing this. Very informative. ❤️

[@mariabarrowstressrelief]

Love this

[@simplysamanthacreates]

Love this! Now I just need to figure out all my scraps!

[@eviedun]

Lovely! Thank you 😘

[@loves2spin2]

Oh I love this! Thank you!

[@VintagePageDesigns]

I'm so glad you enjoyed it!

[@loriwoodard6955]

Love this thank you so much❤️

[@meganarline]

I can’t wait to try this! Thanks.😀

[@VintagePageDesigns]

Wonderful! I hope you enjoy making it.

[@jenniferwatson7118]

Cute project!

[@LauraJane_mammacooksalot]

Absolutely Fabulous!!! Thanks for the inspiration and step-by-step process :))

[@VintagePageDesigns]

I'm glad you enjoyed it!

[@ahafun2010]

i love this! wonder also what the canvas might be treated with prior to painting. also, the tip about using the metal bar (or cardboard or whatever) to measure for scoring to get the desired spine with is absolutely brilliant!

[@VintagePageDesigns]

Thanks so much, susan!

[@suebowen9876]

Love the top tip with the measuring bar ,thank you .What thread would you suggest for these notebooks please .

[@supermamadesvosges707]

How beautiful ! Where does your blue thread come from ? Thanks for sharing ❤️

[@cherylhicks7184]

This book is adorable! Canvas is on sale at JoAnn's this weekend--woohoo! Is the canvas treated with anything? Gesso? Matte medium? Thanks Ali for always sharing your talents with us!

[@ahafun2010]

and what sort of canvas do you get at joann's?

[@cyndyjones4580]

A darling little book. Thank you! Question, I fell in love with the stencil you used on the cover. Do you recall the designer or company whose stencil it is? Might no longer be available but I would love to try! Thank you again!

[@BigMoepar]

Cool! Made my first one with card stock as cover part. I have some loose canvas that's not stiff enough to score. Does that part really important if scoring doesn't work for a particular bit of canvas?

[@anahurm4456]

I love this little book. Going to try it. My Instagram is private, but I can post it on my FB page...

[@mariabarrowstressrelief]

I need to find the tool to make the holes so I can stitch. Someone suggest where to go in Detroit, mi. JoAnn?

[@mariabarrowstressrelief]

❤

[@gwengordon4940]

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