Making a Journal For Beginners - Step by Step Process

UPDATE: check out my easy binding tutorial here (shown briefly in this video):

NOTE: Please keep in mind that this is just ONE way to demonstrate how you could go about making a simple journal, and [of course!] you can change things about it to make it suit you! There are never any rules it is all about personal preference!

I made this video specifically for those of you that are beginners, that have asked about making journals and where to start.
This video doesn't go into great detail, however I hope it can help you break down the steps and make your project less intimidating!
There are SO many different ways to do these things, and there is no right or wrong! Learning your own techniques and style comes simply from trial and error. And the best part is you can usually use what you already have on hand, especially if you are just learning, or practicing your technique.

Here are some binding tutorial videos I believe to be very informative:
-Marianne Kensington (poketfullofvintage):

-Sea Lemon DIY channel- she has multiple tutorials on different binding methods:

SUPPLY/MATERIAL LIST:
- recycled cardboard (cereal box, biscuit box, packaging etc)
- Paper trimmer (Mine is American Crafts)
-Scissors
-PVA glue
- cover decoration (I used scrapbook paper but you could also cover yours with wrapping paper, plain paper, paint, newspaper etc)
- inside pages (I used scrapbook paper scraps but you could use anything you have including plain copy paper, newspaper, wrapping paper, junk mail, brochures, note paper, etc)

For binding you will need a needle, awl, thread and possibly a ruler, pencil and paper if you wish to make a template, please see my binding tutorial for more details.

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I N S T A G R A M: @littlebindy

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[patriciasmith]

Great tutorial. I’ve never made a journal before, always been a sewer and beader, but guess it’s never too late...even at 79.

[marinasol]

Imagine your relatives finding that journal 100 years later, it would be the most amazing thing

[mollytaft]

The fact that she made a journal out of a belvita box is what makes her so talented to me

[doodadsdandy]

i love the simplicity of this. you see these “easy” journal tutorials and they use so many intricate tools and methods and it’s nice to have everything you used on-hand already

[kombuchaaddict]

I didn't think I was gonna watch the whole video, but I got so mesmerized :O

[skortl]

I just want this cutting machine thing

[poisonous_potato]

I only watch your videos because your voice slows down the time and calms my inner chaos. Thank you.

[hrithikasarvodayan]

How was this posted 3 yrs ago, yet its recommended to me only now 🙄✌ well done, youtube. This video is awesome❤

[hashbrownpotato]

Not Perfect? NOT PERFECT YOU SAY?!?!? YOU MADE A WHOLE BOOK OMG LIKE THATS HARD IT DOESNT HAVE TO BE PERFECT ITS BEAUTIFUL OMG YAS THAT IS AMAZING

[notyourmum]

This is so aesthetically pleasing wow thank you

[loisseeley]

I cannot believe it's been 5 years since I did my first journal following my first YouTube tutorial which was yours! I wish I could say you have gotten better BUT you were wonderful back then. Of course, your work and talent are amazing.

[sheribailey]

“I don’t really measure, I just eyeball it”...me: cuts it wrong, slings everything across the craft room, stomps foot and cries like a toddler.

[twentyonepanicsatthedisco]

I don't know why this was in my suggestions but I'm happy it was.

[guida]

I never would've thought that a video about making a journal would be this relaxing :)

[SimpLeeBeth]

This is how I like to see books made. So many people over-think the page selection and/or make everything so matchy-matchy. I like there to be an eclectic, whimsical feel ❤😊👍
TFS! xo

[tessamae]

Hello: I'm a beginner on Junk Journaling, and after I saw this video, I followed your step by step examples! I'm so happy to have found this video, since I actually didn't know where to start doing the junk journal! Thanks for showing! tessa

[eveny]

I've only watched the first 2 min of this video and already know it's excellent .Thanks for speeding it up and the clear voice over. Very professional. I don't have the time to watch someone looking for their supplies, phones ringing, tv and kids in the background. Some explain what they are going to do and don't even start the project for 7-8 minutes, then there's 20 min of paper cutting. The only complicated process was the binding and you gave references. Again, very professionally done! Now I will watch again. Thank you

[eliftheriver]

i have german and history exam tomorrow and here I am

[debrayianni]

Thank you so much for demystifying how to make a journal, with no expensive material. Really inspirational.

[Marialla.]

I like that this version is so simple. I like that it's roomy enough for lots of add-ins. Great jumping off place for a beginner!