Handmade Writing Journal Flip-Through, masculine-style journal, faux-leather junk journal

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UPDATE: I am creating a series of tutorials for this journal style. Starting with the cover: • Handmade Writing Journ...
This is a relatively simply journal as my idea was for it to be a masculine-theme writing journal without any frilly stuff. I started with a piece of vinyl I thought would make a nice cover, which it did, and then I had fun putting together the signatures to coordinate with the brown theme.
I am a classically trained artist of drawing and painting and think of journal making the same as any other composition - I look to create harmony, unity, cohesiveness. When I make a journal I am making an art piece and all the elements need to work together so that I don't make parts and pieces for journals ahead of time, I make pieces for individual journals appropriate for that journal.
This unique, handmade journal is a perfect writing journal, with hand-dyed and specialty papers scattered throughout. There are unusual pages, pockets, tags, bookmarks, and a pen in the built-in pen holder.
Three signatures with a total of 136 writing pages, and some extra writing spots here and there.
Journal measures 9" high x 6-1/2" wide x 2" thick
I hope you are inspired
Thanks for watching
Kim

[@londongael414]

Came here after seeing your lovely comment on Treasure Books. I think this is one of the most appealing journals I've seen - simple, but with thought in every detail. I'm a huge fan of Dover books, too! I particularly like that you have written things yourself - I do get a bit weary of the same old "you go, girl" kind of er... let's call it "wordage", that one often sees. Re pricing, the fact that the cover is not leather makes it a vegan journal - so it's a selling point! The journal looks like it would be nice to handle. I'm going to go and subscribe now!

[@KimVictoria-Artist]

Thank you so much! I hadn't thought of the vegan aspect, yes a good thought. In my Artist Creative Ideas Journal part 1 I mention how I like to think through a purpose or theme for each journal I make, and it's been great having that journal for my own art notes. I love being able to create art that is useful as well as aesthetic. Thank you for subscribing and I hope I continue to offer inspiration for your creativity. Oh, and it IS nice to handle ;-)

[@londongael414]

​@@KimVictoria-Artist Yes, journals with a purpose - a comment after my own heart! No shortage of inspiration here ♥.

[@ru4repeattoo]

2:55 -- "I made a writing board." -- I hadn't heard of these before, but clearly I have been missing out. Brilliant idea! So useful and a great touch to personalize the journal. 🤩✨

[@KimVictoria-Artist]

I learned about writing boards from @TreasureBooks and it really does help. Thanks for your comment and interest.

[@Chevynut100]

The writing board was a new idea for me too! 😍

[@ShoshiPlatypus]

I love this! It's brown and grungey and fun, especially with all the different things inside including the recipes (what fun - gotta try the coffee!). For people who don't like leather, or vinyl, you can make really convincing faux leather from brown packaging paper. Lots of recipes online!

[@KimVictoria-Artist]

Yay! Thank you! I've seen a couple of those brown paper videos. This style would also work with upholstery fabric, which I plan to do.

[@harriessanelivismith1504]

I see the artist in your work and it makes a difference... well done

[@KimVictoria-Artist]

I appreciate your comments. Thank you! And I hope you are inspired.

[@bondee5865]

Great work; that's a kind of creation that would inspire all kinds of writing. A variety of note taking in one book 👍🏼

[@KimVictoria-Artist]

Thank you so much! I hope you are also enjoying the current video series about how I made that journal plus new ideas. My husband is a writer/author and has inspired me quite a bit. Cheers!

[@revsla]

completely awesome journal

[@Sew_Retired]

What a cute idea for upcycling a purse or wallet!

[@KimVictoria-Artist]

Thank you! 😊

[@CrystalBerrios]

Awesome ❤❤❤

[@judiemjacobson4613]

This journal is a real treasure.

[@EllieDeklerk]

I appreciate your honesty and your artistry. Beautiful

[@FriedaFriemel]

I love the simplicity of this journal. Still many things to explore, but you won't get overwhelmed with the contents. Thank you for sharing your thoughts on the process with us. Your video was a suggestion on my YT page and it was absolutely worth watching it. I've very much enjoyed your upright honesty talking about the pricing of your art. Of course I had to subscribe. 💜

[@KimVictoria-Artist]

Thank you so much!

[@MsTemporaryMadness]

I can tell that it feels Yummy. Thx for the inspiration. 😊

[@reentjekay7597]

Well done! A robust work of art and I love the colors and textures which, like you mentioned, present a coordinated "whole".

[@annielaurie15]

Wonderful video Kim, nicely done! I love the journal it is beautiful. It's a unique one of a kind, and you should ask for whatever that means for you. So many great details and thoughtful additions. xo from here.

[@KimVictoria-Artist]

Thank you so much Laurie!

[@valgreen6465]

I looked it up on your Etsy shop and what you’re asking for it is reasonable. I myself make journals and I put a lot of work into them many hours many days some of my journals take me two or three weeks to make so dear your price is very reasonable.

[@KimVictoria-Artist]

Thank you for saying. I appreciate those who know what it takes to be a creator. I love making journals more than writing in them, though I do write quite a bit. I've been a lover of paper crafting my entire life and making journals is so much fun, and I am continually expanding in what I do with them. Do you offer them for sale as well? Cheers!

[@valgreen6465]

@@KimVictoria-Artist No Dear . I make them for my daughter and granddaughters.. my son-in-law in in the military and they travel all over the place and my daughter and granddaughters love having them to put pictures and wright about there adventures.

[@florencecampbell774]

Love your journal,like the simpleness of it.They Will love it.Well done.🌺🌺🥰

[@KimVictoria-Artist]

Thank you so much!

[@Fredderinno]

Love this journal, and love seeing gentlemen's journals in general. Such a nice change from all the florals and lace (which I also like). Really like the colourway and the aesthetic. Sometimes less is definitely more. Love it!

[@KimVictoria-Artist]

Thank you! The horse & rider, Don Quixote, rubber stamp I found at a thrift shop. The label reads "Visions of Ink (the company) Sisters, Oregon" sometimes an internet search can turn up such treasures as this, so keep looking. He is a fun stamp.

[@lisa-cm3mt]

Very nice. I love this journal. Thank you 🙂

[@ru4repeattoo]

16:56 -- "I was just folding it to have fun folding it...I can fold it so it is a continuation of the border." -- Neat!

[@angelahathaway5581]

I love every bit of this! Thank you for sharing. ❤

[@KimVictoria-Artist]

Thank you! There has been such a lovely response to this journal that I am planning to make a similar one on video. I appreciate you taking time to comment

[@hopewilkes74]

That was fun! Good ideas. Thanks!!!

[@annpollard9873]

Absolutely gorgeous!

[@KimVictoria-Artist]

Thank you!

[@katrineleber7238]

What a wonderful journal! I love it! Hugs, treen 💕💕💕

[@rochestermanagementservice6082]

Gorgeous. Thank you. From Cheryl in AZ

[@raeleenrobinson5749]

I though the same thing about the cutlery envelope, my husband just shakes his head and does not ask why I am keeping them anymore. lol😊

[@KimVictoria-Artist]

Ah yes indeed. I do have to stop sometimes and ask myself if it will actually be useful. I have a small roll of corrugated cardboard that has become a wonderful texture stamp, so, yeah, fun stuff.

[@TanBraeDesigns]

Very neat! I need to try one in leather. Sorry, but I really do not like vinyl. It kind of makes my fingers itch. :(

[@KimVictoria-Artist]

Yes, vinyl is plastic and can cause skin issues in sensitive persons. Find a thinner, supple leather for this style, I think. Vinyl is something I had given to me. Watch the how to videos for the other masculine theme journal for tips on making the cover, which will work for leather or upholstery fabric as well.

[@melindakapp5838]

Amazing!

[@KimVictoria-Artist]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@Rebelhomeland]

Nice

[@rhondaclofer6038]

Beautiful. I make writing board too.

[@KimVictoria-Artist]

Thank you! 😊

[@elsarobles8736]

love this journal do you have a tutorial for this lovely journal

[@KimVictoria-Artist]

Thank you! I didn't record my process while making this journal because I was experimenting and exploring my stash to find the things I chose to use, and I gave a LOT of time to this one. Having said that, due to the popularity of this video I am thinking of doing a tutorial to make another one. Please share with me if there is any particular aspect of this journal you are most interested in, such as cover construction, or simply all of it. Thank you for asking.

[@juansarracinoruiz7529]

Nice cover, it's a pity it's not leather.

[@raeleenrobinson5749]

Would love the recipes if possible.

[@KimVictoria-Artist]

Okay. I don't know if you will like them but I love your idea to share them. I created a listing where they can be downloaded for free. Thank you! You have to go to the "Shop" tab. buymeacoffee.com/KimVictoriaArtist

[@karenholst8306]

👍👍👍💕💕💕🇩🇰

[@christinasperos160]

First page looks like a face