Looking for an easy creative way to keep all your memories together in one place? Try creating a simple handcrafted journal. Learn about making a handcrafted journal here.
There are so many reasons to have artful handmade books, but memory-keeping is my favorite.
I love the thought of my family flipping through the pages in years to come remembering all of the good times we had.
Handcrafted Journals:
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1. Handmade Journal Tutorial using the Foil Quill from The Crafty Blog Stalker
The Foil Quill combined with the Cricut Maker creates beautiful foiled images! We'll be making a handmade journal cover in this step-by-step tutorial!
2. Wrapped Felt Journal from Layers of Ink
These are so fun to make, and I had been wanting to make a felt journal for a while, so here it is.
4. Art Journal Cover from Viva Las
I have an art journal cover to share today, which was made with the Eileen Hull Journal die from Sizzix. I used acrylic paints and some gorgeous Viva Las VegaStamps! to decorate it.
6. Handcrafted Journal from The Crafty Blog Stalker
How to make a journal for a bullet journal, junk journal, devotional writing, or whatever you want to write down. An easy DIY craft tutorial idea.
7. Long Stitch Bound Journal from Are You Flowin?
Step by step, I'll go through exactly how I made the journal pictured in my last blog post. Hopefully, you will find it easy to follow and might be inspired to make one of your own!
8. DIY Ombre Journals from Damask Love
The hardest part of creating a journal is deciding what to use to cover the book board. There’s wrapping paper, fabric…and in the case of today’s mini-tutorial: handmade gelato ombre paper.
9. Embroidered Notebooks from Dear Handmade Life
Since I am such a visual person one thing that helps me stick to my To-Do list is having them in a pretty notebook, so I decided to craft up these DIY Scout books with some simple hand embroidery.
10. DIY Leather and Wood Covered Notebooks from Paper & Stitch
DIY journal covers and notebooks made of leather and wood! Super cute and make great gifts too.
11. Cover a Composition Notebook from The Crafty Blog Stalker
Learn how to cover a composition notebook and create a personalized notebook or diary. Easy DIY Craft Tutorial Idea that makes a great handmade gift!
12. Upcycled DIY Notebook From Sparkles of Sunshine
Do you know how easy it is to make your own upcycled DIY notebook? What if I told you all you need to make a notebook like this one is paper, metal book rings, a couple of vinyl flooring samples, and a few minutes? I
13. DIY Travelers Notebook from Stamped in His Image
I need a simple way to keep track of expenses, organize receipts, create shopping lists, jot down new ideas, etc. and I think a Traveler's Notebook is going to be a perfect fit!
14. DIY Journal Cover from Crafty Hacks
Make your very own journal cover and take your journaling to a whole new level. It’s a lovely papercraft for teens, adults and even kids can make.
15. Fabric Covered Journals from Two Twenty One
A few days ago I went bananas and started covering all of my thrift store and yard sale hardback books with fabric. So I thought I’d share this super easy and inexpensive DIY with you.
16. Leather Handmade Journal from Instructables
This was my first time making a leather journal, it took me some time to figure out the sewing, and I am happy with the result, hope you guys are too.
17. DIY Pocket Travel Journal from Simple as That
Keep a record of your travels with a quick and simple DIY pocket-size travel journal. Make ahead and take with you on your next trip to fill with memories.
18. Make a Journal from a Paper Bag from The House that Lars Built
I made this genius notebook idea from a brown paper bag and will take you 5 minutes. You probably already have everything you need to do it.
19. DIY Traveler's Journals from This Pilgrim Life
Step-by-step instructions with pictures to make a DIY traveler’s journal cover with pockets and bands for three to five notebooks!
20. Cereal Box Notebooks from Creme de la Craft
I decided to turn one of my most popular DIY projects, into my business cards! Thanks to the custom logo stamps, I think these came out awesome.
What is your favorite handcrafted journal? Share and leave a comment below.
Our Crafting Essentials:
- The Cricut Cutting Machine is easily our favorite crafting tool. We use it in so many of our tutorials!
- These MakerX Crafting Tools are perfect for keeping in the craft room and are always ready when needed!
- This Fiskars Paper Trimmer is easy to use and cuts nicely without frayed edges.
- These Scotch Precision Scissors cut like a dream, and you get multiple pairs in a pack!
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