#71 Journal by Caroline Moore

You will need :

A4/A3 paper

Cardboard for covers

Paper/inks/embellishments/stamps to decorate

This journal can be made with A4 or A3 paper, depending on the size you wish.

Instructions

1.      Fold your page in half long ways and open out.  Fold in half again side ways and open out.  Take the edges of the paper and fold back into the centre, you should now have 3 peaks side ways and one long ways, and all the peaks should be on the one side (mountain folds). Open page fully.

2.      With a craft knife, slit from the first peak to the third peak along the centre fold (long ways).

3.      Again, fold your paper in half long ways with the peaks on top and you should have a diamond shaped opening at the top, (see photo below), bring your journal together and decorate with photos or stamps and embellishments etc.  You can stitch the pages together and make pockets and folds, add tags, hide secret messages etc.  This is such a lovely little journal, I have lots I keep in my handbag so I can jot down quotes/notes etc.

4.      Cut out 2 rectangles in cardboard ½ centimetre larger on all sides than your closed journal and cover with your chosen papers (or you can ink or paint the covers).

5.      Join the two sides of the journal with fancy ribbon leaving around ½ inch gap in the centre. 

6.      Cover the inside with co-ordinating paper.  Place the journal inside the covers and using ribbon or card tie it around the cover to secure it.

7.      Decorate your cover.

8.      Have fun filling and decorating the inside.

Comments

[Kate Walsh]

Oh Carrie that looks gorgeous. I love the way you have decorated your cover.Thanks for a brilliant class.

[Noelle]

Your journal is gorgeous Carrie - thanks for sharing :)

[Kaz]

Carrie this is fab, I shall definately have a go. thanks for sharing your knowledge, I love learning from you. xx :))

[Lainey]

Fab as always Carrie - will definitely try this one!

[Sandie]

I love the very idea of this one!! I have printed off the instructions and added it to the very looooooooong list of things I want to try! :)

[AngelC]

Hi, I love your journal and the instructions are so clear. Im looking for an idea to create a journal for my friends hens weekend and this is the perfect item to make.