Upcycling Leather Boots into a Traveler's Journal!

[@OldBuford]

this is a great up-cycling idea, my wife has at least 3 pairs of old worn out boots she never wears and i want some leather bound books on the shelf

[@krisr1885]

It's always a good idea to ask her permission first. lol.

[@SmartyPoohBear]

Heh, it really would be a *traveler's* journal if you've walked in those boots.

[@brunobucciarati834]

Well the boots were second hand, so

[@annieberardino8732]

Someone did wear those boots since they were second hand so in a way it is still a travelers journal

[@debbiehamm3381]

Amazing and beautiful!!! Thank you 😊

[@khaledassaf6356]

Damn, this is pretty awesome! Never thought about using leather from boots! I should definitely look into this. One more modification I would personally do to complete the stressed out leather journal though is to maybe age the paper a bit with coffee or tea.

[@deborahdanhauer8525]

I've been cutting up old leather coats and skirts for making leather bags for years, but hadn't thought of boots. Thanks for the idea!

[@beacook8421]

Iv been collecting sofa leather you get loads and you get some nice worn-out bit

[@deborahdanhauer8525]

@@beacook8421 That’s a great idea! Thanks 🤗🐝❤️

[@natpat4094]

Ok can u turn a book into boots now

[@siren7561]

LMAO

[@RTWLR]

보석Nat Or a pair of gloves?

[@martywilsonlife]

Knowing her she probably can!

[@VioletGlitterworks]

Them boots would be tiny!! 🤣😜

[@brenroseartsoul6713]

Hahah cute suggestion ❤️

[@weirdleftovers9145]

I need you to open an Etsy store and take all my money 😍

[@BarbarianGod]

I think they sell some of the products in the videos on ebay occasionally

[@atamaria43]

Weirdleftovers me to.....!!!

[@essker4767]

I agree

[@vi8916]

remaking boots to be more in my style vs making awesome note book me: *panic in steampunk from poland*

[@derinedala5032]

This idea, recycling clothing for book leather, is ingenious! i've been tackling the same problem and it didn't even occur to me!

[@berenicedugain8709]

This is a great way to use unwanted boots, especially leather, and recreate a traveler's notebook. Turned out beautiful.

[@chipietune]

I used leather from skirts and coats, but now I will look for boots also, it is thicker for the traveler's journal. Love it! Thank you.

[@FigsArtsandCrafts]

I love this video Martina!❤️❤️❤️ it’s incredible seeing how much you’ve grown as a person and as a KZbinr. And I love the idea of using old leather goods for a journal.

[@longyarn4288]

Totally Awesome! What a great way to upcycle! Haven't been to a thrift store in quite some time but another place to look for leather is in the skirts and jackets. A mini skirt would be cheaper though, but probably not as interesting! Good job!

[@lynettedespanza9961]

Absolutely Brilliant!!! What a Capital idea! I use to do volunteer work in many countries. I came across an old camel hide that I made an art portfolio out of. It was a daunting task but lasted and held up, until my home went up in a blaze from an electrical storm. 😢 Everything happens for a reason. We lived through it!🙏🏼 I am impressed with your work. I will continue to follow. 🌸🙏🏼

[@karenescalera8193]

Brilliant!!! I've been tempted to get into leather work yet the expense of the tool "kits" have been out of reach. The over all process your tutorial presented takes the intimidation I "previously" had for leather work. So looking forward to my next visit to the 2nd hand store. Totally INSPIRED!! Finding your channel... priceless! thank you for sharing your time and talent. Looking forward to more videos.:-)))

[@Jonasolsenwoodcraft]

Nice work! keep it up! cheers!

[@thelasttaarakian]

I really like how this kind of book uses recycled leather rather than using new leather.

[@shahara3053]

Love how resourceful and real you are! Deserve all your success

[@шибкоумнаяоднако]

Oh, I've once made a book cover for my LoTR out of my mom's old suede boots, and your Traveller's Journal looks quite similar, exept my cover has a beads mesh on the spine and more variable embrodery. Upcycling is really fun to do!

[@lisayarost1457]

This looks great, and it ended up with much more character than if you had begun with new leather. Resourceful and stylish!

[@jjfrogGi]

I love this soooo much. Next time you should try tea staining the pages, it would look super cool

[@AngelColene]

How creative is that??? Looks GREAT !! LOVE IT! ❤️ Would never have thought of that.

[@fludrbywest3886]

Marthha you have great English and express your ideas wonderfully❣️❣️ thank you for sharing 🌹

[@mindlesskittles]

Thank you! I am doing the same with a deconstructed leather jacket and needed inspiration.

[@troels1979]

Great idea for recycling! I think an improvement could be to design it as a cover for regular notebooks, so you can change the book out for a new, when the old book is full. And maybe add a pocket for cut outs, photoes and a pen.

[@patricianixon7674]

this is such a good idea and you didn't waste anything and your ability to make something is beautiful

[@amypapenhausen8970]

Absolutely fantastic! Great teaching and beautiful journal!

[@mariasalduna4146]

you´re really great.. in my country you find leather everywhere and you can buy it very cheap.. love your bopks

[@sheilaeckert8556]

I think it really looks like a traveller would have made this on his way to an adventure. Love the result AND it's practical in more than one way!

[@Thnielsen85]

This inspired me to get started with leather working. Just finished the same project: An old pair of leather boots, turned into a travelers journal. :)

[@korenmaccubbin3737]

I found your channel a little late for the giveaway but I have been watching all your videos. Great work on everything I’ve watched.

[@FieldFarmForest]

I’m glad I found your channel. I have a pair of white leather boots in my craft room and I was wondering what to do with them. I love your book projects. I’m now looking for a book press.

[@sharonhall297]

Wow. Very creative & a lot of work to be giving away for free.

[@howlingwind1937]

I really like the leather journal you made, I also go on scavenger hunts in the thrift shops where I live, thank you for sharing. Cheers from Tasmania!

[@DebbieBuckland]

Looks fabulous- I work with second hand $10 or under leather jackets, skirts, dresses etc.... it’s fabulous and a lot more cheaper than new leather

[@ColoursCreativitySpace]

unbelievable ...amazing job dear

[@pdmullgirl]

Wow what a beautiful journal! Such a clever idea. I have never thought to use old shoes/boots for this but I will now! Thanks for the idea.

[@DemonOfCraft]

If you have any furniture stores near you that sell leather furniture, you may be able to talk to them about getting some of their scrap either cheap, or free. My dad has to do service repairs on furniture all the time, and an up side to that is I get worn leather that may have a cut in it, or a scratch, but I get it absolutely free. I don't get to be too picky with colors, but I've spent maybe $40 on leather total, but I have a closet with several boxes of leather. Also, it wouldn't be a bad idea to check out a scrap yard, if you could get leather from the seats of a junker car, that could also be a good source, might have to pay a little, but I can't imagine it being too expensive considering it's likely to be extremely used and worn.

[@DebbieBuckland]

fabulous work. I just made a note book made from a $10 leather jacket.... but also made Lagerthas leather armour from it and other parts of her costume arm bracers etc it was a large leather jacket and fab to reuse something so old and ugly to something beautiful

[@Fyrhp]

Really nice! I like this way better than the tome!

[@smurfette1961]

You are so talented!!!! I think I will try this first and the tome books after!!!!!

[@kbowler9266]

Using leather from shoes and bags is an excellent idea. Your books are beautiful.

[@happyfallen6434]

I cut some boots I never wore ages ago, I had a few ideas for it, but this is awesome. Thanks!

[@monikatorda1357]

So gorgeous and unique!

[@xfranczeskax]

I had this idea too and bought a perfectly fine second hand leather bag. Now I can't bring myelf to cut it up. .-.-

[@melissaann513]

This looks so cool! Love the patchwork design!

[@gmoura105]

Perfect use for worn material that can still be reused. I loved. (from BR)

[@daniweissman2853]

Thanks for this video. I have an old pair of boots that can't be repaired and I wanted to make a journal from the leather. This was so helpful!!!

[@MCsCreations]

Beautiful work, girl! 😊

[@darcinewton6959]

Great job! I have made notebooks out of leather bags but never thought to try boots. 😊

[@mr.stealyocucumber2272]

I’ve been waiting for someone to do this

[@gailpurnell4509]

so very talented!! you are living the life i wish that i had as i absolutely LOVE everything Medievel and Fantasy but have 0 talent thank you for sharing!!

[@LE123LE123]

Another way to find leather is thrift stores--old leather jackets, purses and items that have a large surface would be great! Love this! :)

[@premcalibro8673]

😍😍😍from now on purple is my fav color

[@lalagamma4452]

It's soo awsome!!! You're very creative! TY for sharing! Beautiful journal!!! I'd love to win, can't afford patronage, jealous of winner already. ❤ 💘

[@nonstopae]

This is the best notebook i've ever seen. 👌

[@christinamasson8939]

This would be so cute to incorporate Stamps onto the leather to make it look like its traveled and been approved. Love your work!

[@imwatchin8807]

The idea is very creative! Hope we will see more of this recycle journal in the futur?

[@lynnefreeman7687]

💯🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥 this is by far the best in making a book video EVERrrrrrrr. Beautiful. Upscaled and unique!!!😍😍😍😍😍

[@raraavis7782]

Cool idea! I‘m planning to make leather gaiters with material from an second hand jacket come winter. I love A.S.98 boots, but they are sooo expensive. I figure the look should be reasonably easy to copy, though! Leather is an amazing material for upcycling, since it often looks even cooler when distressed and reassembled 👍

[@Mrs_Dale]

💖💖💖💖💖 Love Love Love this Traveller's Journal ! 👍🏻👍🏻

[@Elghostdeyoutube]

Make another sketchbook pls♥️ I love you videos♥️♥️♥️♥️

[@fd597]

WOOOOOW!!! Pretty awesome!!!!😮😮

[@batterymakermarkii2654]

I admire your handiwork.

[@trmwyldshade1482]

I think that this style of creation is the NEW [fill in the blank]. And you should pursue it as a high-end boutique item. Just my thoughts on the matter.

[@yamiyel3]

Nooo!! No podes ser más geniaaa!!! Me encantó! Buenisimo!!!

[@gaberettberg4196]

As usual, so creative and amazing!!🖤

[@claytonhusted]

I really love how this channel is so brave to take chances. I'm too much of a coward to cut up something.

[@lilyfultz9702]

WOW...So very nicely created!!! Great work & idea! Keep creating the awesome crafts...🙂👍🏻

[@InformationIsTheEdge]

How fun! Very creative!

[@majorleague7946]

WOW...JUST......WOW!!!! AMAZING!!!!!

[@billastell3753]

Great little video. I love recycling. I bought a leather coat at a second hand store just for the leather. Used some to wrap around the handle of my carving axe. Some to make sheathes for my chisels and some to make a spoon carver bib. I still have a bag of usable leather from that one $8 purchase. Nothing should go into landfill.

[@stephaniewarren4197]

This came out awesome!

[@wandasmagicwon9031]

That’s awesome! How creative... girl you’re good! Thanks for sharing ☺️😊

[@crimsonsinner1454]

The lucky person who got the book. I envy you

[@johnbirkel7626]

looks like an old spellbook!

[@trishajackson8820]

I was just thinking that! I forsee a new addition to my halloween costume and my library hahah!

[@theclvrpotato4306]

awesome!! loved it on instagram, love it even more now! thank you for making this video!!!

[@jasminenewson5004]

your brilliant! do you have your own store! that is amazing that is a talented gift ya got. I thought that was creative! I tried to make THE JOURNAL see if I could learn to make them to. because you make it look so easy! it was hard to make! but it was a fun project!

[@MissGroves]

I loved you giant time but this is excellent. I used old leather coats for covers, I never thought of using boots

[@brenroseartsoul6713]

Such a fantastic idea, I’m going to make one. Thank you so much for inspiring me 💙

[@Uniquettt]

there is so much material of various types to use for upcycling into creative projects we all should be ashamed for what we allow to end in landfills whitby steam punks and goths events would great to display your works well done

[@suzannekeir3974]

Amazing idea, love it when people recycle, thanks for sharing

[@DonalD1982]

Recycling is always a good idea. I think People should do it more

[@noaademi7004]

I loved it I loved it from the beginning till the end, awsome thumbs up to you girl.

[@beancurt1903]

That looks so cool!!! I’m in awe

[@leighmiller7047]

That's beautiful!!!

[@nicolelylewis]

It looks like a hunters journal from Skyrim or something. Really cool!

[@junesteuterman2818]

What a fantastic job !!!

[@katypalmer7812]

I'm definitely going to try this! I have a boot company and ball glove company in town that will give me their leftovers, so hopefully that'll work for it!

[@toughharley1903]

Wonderful job

[@tamerahdortzbach8804]

Do you think it'll work if the boots aren't real leather? I've got some boots with worn out soles that aren't real leather, and I'm on a fairly tight budget so I can't go buy secondhand leather boots AND waxed thread

[@karmel5603]

You know I wish I'd thought to keep my worn out boots now :/

[@offkilterleather9248]

As long as the material is fairly flexible and can be pierced for the stitching you should have no problems, and if they're scuffed/beat up, that just adds to the overall look. :)

[@trishajackson8820]

You can use almost any material you can stitch though, vinyl, leather, pleather, denim, ect =D All depends on how much effort you want to put into it

[@geministargazer9830]

Hot tip on the waxed thread: just use dental floss, it’s cheaper

[@offkilterleather9248]

When you get down to it, dental floss is simply waxed polyester thread; the only downside is the very limited range of colors :(

[@gintaregiraityte-jakobsons2902]

Great idea. Book looks amazing 🙂. Good job.

[@deborahconkle6822]

Wow,this is so special! I love it!!

[@mysummertouch]

I've made something like that from my old boots too! Do you know about Midori traveler's notebook? They have elastics threaded in the spine so there is no need to sew the paper right into the cover because the notebooks are held by those elastics. With this concept, you could switch the notebooks inside the leather cover indefinite number of times.

[@catheyboocat-design7175]

You are amazing ❣️❣️❣️ It turned out fantastic. Love your work.

[@0311matt]

thank you for sharing your skills and knowledge

[@dianepadilla527]

Perfection, Video was well done. Thanks

[@sunnyd6470]

Very nice job!

[@kathelindell9720]

Really nicley done :) I would definitely buy this!

[@EmilyMae]

Perfect for DnD 🤩😍

[@nickbernardo9422]

Very cool! Brazilian here!