Last week, I showed how I put together a traveling journal kit in an old pencil tin. I swapped out a bone folder for an old plastic card as it doesn't have much depth.
I had asked what other things I should include. The answer was paper. Yes, paper would be necessary but not just loose sheets of paper, I would need a small journal.
I found instructions on how to make a small, no sew journal out of two sheets of watercolor paper. Instructions in the video below.
The book measures 3 in. tall by 4.5 in. wide and has 32 pages to write on.
Teague and I have been travelling to Ogunquit, Maine for four years. I printed out a tourist map of Ogunquit that I found online and used that as the front cover and front inside cover.
Another spot we frequent is Weirs Beach, Laconia, New Hampshire on Lake Winnipesauke. So I found another online map to use as the back and back inside cover. I covered the spine with some Washi tape.
DIY Mini Sketchbook Art Journal Tutorial // Bookbinding No Stitching or Staples
Cute journal! 🙂
ReplyDeleteLike Goldilocks, just right
DeleteI do like that journal ... perfect
ReplyDeleteAll the best Jan
Me, too. It turned out nice
DeleteThat is the cutest little journal and perfect for your trip, and for fitting in your box. I hope you get some plein air time while in Ogunquit too. You must be getting excited!
ReplyDeleteYup, 2 more weeks! And there's plenty of downtime
DeleteWhat a delightful idea—and not just the idea itself, but also how you implemented it!
ReplyDeleteAll the best from Austria 🤗.
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I absolutely adore your new journal.
ReplyDeleteIt's cute and I'm looking forward to working in it
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