JOURNAL VIDEOS & SUPPLIES
Want to learn how I journal and what supplies I use? Below are links to a couple of the best instructional videos for starting out, as well as my favorite supplies.
How to make your own journal:
Part 1 - Creating a journal from an old book: https://youtu.be/Kug5N_uqleQ?si=g4nuE8fd0wEPw-gS
Part 2 - Decorating the journal: https://youtu.be/1gQjg6NxltM?si=sHusJRiW0J4Kcz1Q
Book covers:
Black book cloth: https://amzn.to/3W1G3vQ
Book board: https://amzn.to/4ciVDJp
*Note: If using this book board, I highly recommend spraying both sides with a clear acrylic spray before applying any glue to keep the boards from warping when the water-based glue is applied.
Clear acrylic spray: https://amzn.to/3L2scPR
Bookbinding glue: https://amzn.to/3xDr3uP
1.5" Paintbrushes for spreading glue: https://amzn.to/3VJ035k
3 - 4 mm Jute cord: https://amzn.to/4eHHEyo
For creating spine ridges
Pages:
Parchment paper: https://amzn.to/3zpJKms
Bookbinding hole punch cradle: https://amzn.to/3XN7Xgv
Tapestry needles: https://amzn.to/4ck0RV3
Pearl cotton thread: https://amzn.to/4eJ3LnV
Decoration:
Fabri-tac glue: https://amzn.to/3RSdhLN
(either this or the tacky glue work well and dry clear)
Tacky glue: https://amzn.to/3xGLh75
Filigree: https://amzn.to/4eGGqDv
1/4" satin ribbon for bookmarks: https://amzn.to/4bmd2iZ
Art glitter glue with precision tip: https://amzn.to/4bo24cH
It's not glittery. It dries clear, so I don't know why they call it glitter glue. I just love the precision applicator for gluing on small pieces. You can use this glue or just get some small bottles with precision applicators and use the bookbinding glue.
Scotch glue sticks: https://amzn.to/3VKCYPJ
Scrapbook paper: https://amzn.to/45PibyT
Tip: Scrapbook paper typically comes in 2 different weights - either paper weight or card stock. The descriptions online aren't always the best at telling you which type you're going to get. Use a lighter weight paper in the 20 - 24 lb range for all of your journal pages. Use the card stock weight (typically 64-80 lb) for the end pages that you glue on the inner book cover to hide the bookcloth edges.
Walnut distress ink: https://amzn.to/3xr0oS8
For making paper appear aged
Distress ink applicators: https://amzn.to/3zl1OOD
Tools:
Score board: https://amzn.to/3W1A36r
Bone folder: https://amzn.to/3xCUcGy
Carl the paper cutter: https://amzn.to/4bquSkQ
Yes, I really do call him Carl...
Brayer: https://amzn.to/3xLDTan
Rotary cutter for fabric: https://amzn.to/3L6fsry
Clear quilting ruler: https://amzn.to/4bo2U9l
Center finding ruler: https://amzn.to/4borCqb
Cutting mats: https://amzn.to/45LkfYM