Descripción
Learn how to make traveler’s notebook style, shabby chic, junk journal cover using faux leather, elastic binding, appliques, chunky charms, decorative metal corners, and coordinating accessories in this detailed step-by-step tutorial.
In this final installment of my handmade traveler’s notebook journal series, I’ll show you how I created a soft yet durable faux leather shabby chic junk journal cover while solving common issues like weak adhesion, flimsy structure, and elastic tension. I also share how I tested different glues, reinforced the cover with watercolor paper, added decorative appliques, created a matching beaded pen, and assembled a functional elastic binding system for standard traveler’s notebook inserts.
This handmade journal project is perfect for:
✨ traveler’s notebook lovers
✨ junk journal crafts
✨ paper crafters
✨ Etsy sellers
✨ craft fairs
✨ handmade gift makers
✨ beginner journal creators
Many of the embellishments, charms, beadable pen supplies, and decorative elements featured throughout this tutorial are available at Decor8yourlife. If an item is sold out, be sure to add it to your wishlist on our website so we know what products you’d love to see restocked.
✂️ SUPPLIES & LINKS
My Web Store - https://decor8yourlife.com/shop/
My Journal Kits - https://decor8yourlife.com/product-category/craft_supplies/junk-journal-kits/
My Etsy - https://decor8yourlife.etsy.com
Video Tutorial #1 - https://youtu.be/zxg94gjMFxU?si=jWf5YIBis7nQ5X-b
Video Tutorial #2 - https://youtu.be/SNpu3RjTqq0?si=lC0Ne8oeIiTmpFGN
Edwina's Video - https://youtu.be/UIbm_KFWiJ8?si=2VAy6fGD0aDlEtZL
CHAPTERS
00:00 Luxury DIY Notebook Reveal
00:47 Testing Glue on Faux Leather
01:09 How I Fixed the Flimsy Cover Problem
01:38 Cutting the Faux Leather Journal Cover
04:26 Creating a Traveler's Notebook Cover Template
05:54 Punching Holes for the Elastic Binding
06:54 DIY Chunky Charm Tutorial
10:08 How to Thread Traveler's Notebook Elastic
14:28 Adding Metal Corners to the Journal Cover
17:15 DIY Beaded Pen Tutorial
19:45 Final Traveler's Journal Flip Through
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Check out our design team members for more paper craft ideas with this and other collections:
1. Craft Creations - https://www.youtube.com/@UCrQHJqnI8Qn6kMjmMu9S95g
2. Denise AbateSmith Treasure of a Crafty Mind - https://www.youtube.com/@deniseabate-smith1933
3. Decor8yourlife - https://www.youtube.com/@UCB3-qWxI9uJObJTgR2df7FQ
4. Elegant Creations by Edwina - https://www.youtube.com/@ElegantCreationsbyEdwina
5. JunkJournalDiva - https://www.youtube.com/@UCE42tK7_4Ygk9HRsSBwdlOg
6. Mandalee Cards - https://www.youtube.com/@ManDaLeeCards
7. 7.Mermaid Cove Studio - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC2RFtPYps-VjlV0yXM3uMLg
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