How To Make Your Own Art Journal With a *NO-SEW* Binding! Part 2: Signature Method

[@JoAnneSmith-di8ok]

I love all the different colors of Peechees now. Back in the 60's and 70's they were yellow. I felt like they were sturdier back then. What a great idea! Thank you.😊

[@artonthecreek]

Yes! A very distinctive yellow! I’m really happy the multiplication table is still on the back flap🥰 Those 60s & 70s gym outfits are what’s near & dear to my heart-i remember gym uniforms in PE class all too well! Glad you enjoyed this, JoAnne-hope you get the chance to make your own journal💕

[@JoAnneSmith-di8ok]

Ugh! In Lakewood, Colorado our gym outfits were one piece Blue color that snapped shut on the top of the shoulders. I never had any other uniforms again. In Minnesota we didn't have to wear uniforms. Those were the days. The memories were fun. Thank you.😅

[@artonthecreek]

@JoAnneSmith-di8ok East Arvada! Same exact uniforms! Oh, Jeffco…you’ve scarred us for life!! 😂😂

[@berolinastrassmann]

This is my favourite way of making small sketchbooks for "on the go". I usually add a couple of rubber bands so I have a couple of signatures with different papers. It minimises weight, as I can take as many sheets as I need. Love that paper for the cover! Hope you are doing great. Thanks a lot!

[@artonthecreek]

Hi Berolina! That’s the greatest feature of using a rubber band or ribbon for the signatures-you can totally customize it and change it!! All is well here-thank you my friend! Take care & have a great week!

[@sandrastrait8854]

That looks like fun! I think I have a couple of peaches around somewhere.

[@artonthecreek]

Im waiting for a Gen X-er to use a Lisa Frank! 🩷❤️💛💚🩵💙💜Hope your journal-making goes well & that you have fun making it!!

[@INCWorks]

Pee-Chees!! Yeah, they aren't the same, huh? The originals weren't all that sturdy, either - they wore down and fell apart by the end of the quarter. Or, maybe I just had super sweaty hands?? But, seriously, would it kill them to use better materials? 😠✊ How's your recovery coming along? Have you seen those 'personal attention' ASMR videos? You know, the ones where someone tucks a rustly blanket around you, stirs your tea with a tinky spoon, and shakes a bag of frozen peas while whispering 'Here, perhaps a soothing ice-pack will help'. Errr... it's not as creepy as it sounds. Anyhoo, cool 'artisanal' project! 😎 [EDIT: Yo, First!]

[@artonthecreek]

Your first FIRST on my channel! Woohoo! I remember the original Peechees being a bit stronger than these…but when the Mead shiny paper solid color ones came out they were the “good” ones! Peechees were always my choice regardless of durability. They were excellent for doodling on and they taped up well!!😂 It is genuinely sad to see the downgraded quality of goods. “If I could turn back ti-ime…”