DIY Lie Flat Fabric Spine Mini Journal

I've received lots of comments and requests to show how I created the lie flat fabric spine mini journal that I'm going to use as my 2nd Volume of the Dolls journal. So here it is from start to finish! There are many other ways in which to construct a journal such as this. I think this is one of the easiest.
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[@carole6244]

I like seeing your trips out, like the narrow house. Lovely necklace.

[@seameology]

I can't wait to try this! For another project, I glued two cereal boxes together. It turned out great. I live in the middle of nowhere so getting supplies is challenging. My sister with five kids was more than happy to save cereal boxes. I don't eat cereal.

[@nicolinavincelli9369]

This is a great idea, i am going to give it a try, thanks for sharing, enjoy your day.

[@vanessaschwartz3271]

This is amazing! One of the best videos I have seen for binding a journal! I would like to see this with a bigger book or thicker book that requires more signatures.

[@ramonaalexander4702]

Hi Mike, Thank you for the tutorial. I'm so excited about doing my books. Thank you 😊 😅

[@candyparent2483]

Thank you so much for the tutorial. You should've been a teacher Mike. Your precise instruction is so easy to follow.Beautiful little book!😃

[@DebKiwi]

Hello Mike, I’m at just past the 10:15 mark and I recommend placing a piece of wax or parchment paper onto the glued pages and then some heavy books for as long as you’re able (the longer the better). That will help prevent air pockets and warping. 😊

[@laurelhess2836]

Really clear instructions. Thank you!

[@debbiehawkes7120]

You’re instructions are so clear and exact. You have broken the process down perfectly. Thank you so much Mike, I’m so very glad I found you.

[@OverWims]

I'm making a custom box (for my custom blu-ray cases) of a tv show and wanted to make an episodic guide for it. I tried photobook sites but they were so expensive and not at all customisable for the size (especially considering I wanted landscape). This video seems perfect for me. My pages are 17cm long (meaning I can't use A4 to do a 2 page fold) so I can buy some cheap A3 card (and use that for the folding page) then use adhesive photo paper and stick that onto the inner sides of the A3 card (I can even make the photo paper sections slightly bigger and fold it over each edge so I don't have to bother with painting the edge of the book as it'll already be coloured and it'll be hidden when sticking the pages together). Thanks for this as it makes the job way simpler.

[@craftergin]

As the end of the video approached I thought, boy, I'd like to buy that journal. Then I thought, I'll bet he's going to give it to Linda. HA! I was right! I love this little journal. You must have been a book binder in a previous life. You have mad skills!

[@brendaleitzow8062]

I love this! I can't wait to try it out!

[@vikkigrenier2978]

Love this!..❤❤❤ had to find again so I could do another journal!... thank you ...like the clean look...😊

[@Sara-ft4ff]

I've been looking for a good flat binding for a university project which I've been stressing about for ages but this tutorial has helped me tremendously, thanks so much!! really saved me :)

[@EvaVilla-pm5mv]

What a nice lil journal for a quick project. Sometimes the large journals can be scary to start art Journaling for beginners. This is something more manageable to finish.

[@sallyweiner4180]

Very nice! Thank you

[@cavalli5757]

Omg!! This what ive been looking for!! Easy and its flat!! Awesome! Tq sir!

[@pixiephix734]

Oh'magosh Mike you are a great teacher... I made my first, yes first must make more of these books. Geezz I'm nearly gushing over this book. I made my first one following your video last night and it turned out SO good. You are so clear with your instructions, thank you my poor A.D.D. brain has a hard time sometimes following instructions and yours did the trick for me. This new Journal will be so great for my projects and even Pen Pal gifts.

[@connieanderson211]

Thanks for this, going to give it a go, maybe a little bigger!!!

[@bejayroles7890]

Thanks so much for this, Mike. I was lucky enough to win a bundle of adhesive products and there were sheets of double sided amongst them...now I know what to use them on :)

[@gwynnedjackson3871]

Awesome! I never thought to glue blank cards together to make a lie flat journal! That is so simple and genius!! Thank you for sharing!! Im amazed! Will definitely try!❤

[@user-rs6bi5rq1f]

Excellent!

[@germainwdesjardins6573]

This is the cutest little journal - thank you 🎉

[@marshaegan4316]

Love it can’t wait to try this!!

[@CeriGriffiths]

Lovely journal tutorial, thank you

[@lindamatzke8979]

Absolutely love this journal!!! Thanks Mike!

[@znycelondon5313]

Perfect. I believe this will be so much easier for me. The books look so much better when you use your method here letting them lay flat🤗🤗🤗 Appreciate the sharing🥰

[@jessicauhlin4355]

Loved watching u doing this! Beautiful.

[@COLCI2009]

Wow! I love this book! So many possibilities... thanx so much for sharing! 😁🥰😎

[@kathypatterson4630]

Thank you, Mike! I love this!

[@SandraBevr01]

Brilliantly done. TFS

[@archivist17]

Beautiful result!

[@curiescott4863]

This is wonderful thanks Mike!

[@thereseduffney317]

Love this project, Mike

[@isheila023]

This is awesome! Thank you for sharing this with us!!

[@KWicksable]

I love it. Such a tailored look and functional. Beautiful !

[@samanthasky4463]

Wow! I have never seen this type of book creation. I am off right now to make one, thank you so much 🥰🥰🥰

[@drhyshek]

This is exactly the kind of binding I’ve been looking for! Thank you, thank you!

[@hollymerechant2745]

You made this look so easy! Thank you for sharing!!!!

[@elizabethyoung1678]

Thanks for sharing this. Great size of journal.

[@kimpuckett6919]

These are beautiful. Thank you for sharing the tutorial.

[@sarahscraftyallsorts6482]

These would make lovely little gifts x

[@punkreation8290]

Great journal Mike! Thanks for sharing 😄

[@brendagoulette759]

Loved the video. Can't wait to start making one! Thank you❤

[@Phyllis-nk5ji]

I know that my artistic niece would love some books like yours when she and her husband travel

[@hollywilliams485]

Wonderful tutorial! You’re very clear, precise, and relaxed! Thanks!

[@patriciadowd2948]

I love this journal. Thanks Mike for the tutorial. Would love to see more journals.

[@debpate9405]

Great instructions! I will use this technique on the Chinoiserie themed journal I have planned. Having it lay flat makes writing in it far easier. Thank you!

[@VictoriaAWM]

Thank you for the alternate to hand stitching! Very good!

[@joycesloman8533]

Absolutely brilliant

[@1tinac]

A fabulous tutorial. Thanks for sharing.

[@yolandakouwenberg-meijer344]

This is a good idea of making a journal. Thank you Mike.

[@IceCreamCarla]

Thank you for the tute. Beautiful job!

[@bonnerdebbie]

Great tutorial Mike, Thanks.

[@ArleneAdkinsZell]

Thank you for this tutorial, will definitely be making some journals this way!

[@SaltLifeGypsy68]

Really cool journals Mike!

[@wendykirby720]

Thank you Mike, so simple when you know how, great tutorial as always.

[@thrasne]

Made my first book using this video! Awesome, easy step-by-step. Thanks. :)

[@erinnewman7064]

The best journal - great tutorial!

[@patriciabest1502]

You are brilliant as always ❤️

[@christieoertel1460]

Thank you Mike very easy instructions

[@robinconlin7827]

This was a great tutorial. Love the way you break it down. Cant wait to make one.

[@juanitalopez1529]

Love your book. Thank you

[@sharonmariec]

I can’t wait to try this. 😊

[@janisfarley5128]

Thank you. Like the way you put it together. 😊

[@AtSusiesCottage]

I need to make myself another art journal and this is just what I need, laying flat is perfect xxx💕

[@kathytrakas2558]

Thank you so much for the instructions. You did an excellent job of teaching us and this old teacher appreciates it very much. I’m off to give it a try. We’ll see what kind of student I am!

[@scrapbagstudios]

Love the concept of this book and very beautifully made. I will be making one for my granddaughter for starters. She likes to carry a small sketch book with her at all times. Last year I made her a small traveller's notebook style book with a leather cover which she loved and has probably filled by now. Thanks for sharing. xoxo

[@Chantryss]

Great tutorial. I’ll be making several of these for myself!

[@cindybell3227]

Thank for these instructions. These make lovely journals to paint in by laying flat when opened. You make it look so easy!

[@sallygreiner5724]

Wonderful idea!

[@marysiniawa5371]

I love this so much. Can't wait to do this. Wonderful tutorial. Beautiful job. Thank you for sharing this technique.

[@deborahbaughman1366]

Love this one. Will have to try it. Thanks for showing us how to do it ♥️

[@cindythoms7246]

This is great, clear and easy directions. On my to do list. Thanks!

[@lynneann7110]

Thank you so much for this tutorial. I will be putting it to use very soon.

[@lynnemariefrances]

Thanks so much for that Mike, really appreciate it. Going to make one up now x

[@peggydid]

Great, Mike!

[@maribelru2011]

Thank you!! I can’t wait to try this.

[@tinagillhamevans667]

that is absolutely great. I shall be making one of those tomorrow

[@jocelynannmc]

Great little easy book. Definitely going to make one.

[@rosa_journaling]

Thank you so much for sharing this! Defenitly are goning to make one!

[@mariastarr10]

excellent tutorial, Mike. I will definitely try it. thank you!

[@joansimpson6161]

Thankyou for such a clear and straightforward presentation. After searching for a while I'm pleased I've found your tutorial. Many thanks to you and please keep up the good work it is appreciated.

[@AngieHines]

Great tutorial and easy to understand instructions. I just a watercolor journal using a mermaid napkin from the front and back covers. Definitely will be referring to this video when I make another no sew journal like this again. 😊

[@illustratedjournal]

Hey Mike, that's a brilliant no-thread approach. Great instructions!

[@elfincrafter]

Gorgeous little journal, well explained, step by step process. I like this method for making small notebooks as gifts. My sister likes to have several, be it for planning the garden, a decorating project or a holiday, back in the day when they could get away. They are perfect for sketched ideas, plant lists, holiday essentials etc, so even if you aren't into art journaling, these are fun to make & more personal to give than shop bought. Especially if you can tailor the covers to suit the recipient. 😊❤🇬🇧

[@heatherparry3159]

A really excellent tutorial! So clear and easy to understand. Thanks so much for sharing.

[@julbea]

Very professional looking journal

[@Phyllis-nk5ji]

Thanks so much for your easy to follow instructions. This will be on the top on my list of things to do.

[@deannamears1102]

So easy to follow you. I’ll be making lots of these. Thank you

[@famprima]

Love this! I have found SO much inspiration since I started my junk journaling journey!

[@rachelcooper5344]

I’ve now made two of these as Christmas presents ❤ such a great idea and they came out beautifully ❤

[@desireestewart-jordan9630]

Oh my gosh! I love them! You made it look super easy to make. I can't wait to make a few of my own! Thank you! 😊

[@LPZaccaria]

Nice. Looking forward to Volume of the Dolls, vol. 2.

[@bettiestrong4051]

Hi Mike! This is a great project tutorial and so easy to put together. Thank you!!

[@sherylkramer3652]

I so enjoy watching your art projects, and now Ian's as well! Following these instructions, I just finished making myself a journal. I love how it came out! Thank you for all the effort you put into these videos for us. They are a highlight of my week, and I am always learning something that I can use in my own art!

[@meloneylewis1782]

Thank you Mike brilliant tutorial exactly what I was looking for and create x

[@pippipants]

Love this method :) Thanks for sharing

[@hollymoses8197]

Thanks for the wonderful tutorial

[@ednamorgan7827]

This is a really good way of making a journal. I've struggled in the past with various ways and have been rather disappointed with what I've done but I will definitely have a go at doing it this way. Thank you, Mike for such a very clear explanation.