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Cassette Tape Mini Journal

Guns And Roses Cassette Tape Mini Journal
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I generally use the cassette tape sleeve rather than the actual plastic cassette tape. I didn't want to throw it out and and came up with another type of journal/notebook. I did find the inspiration from an etsy shop. Any constructive criticism would be appreciated. This is my first attempt at this type of journal.

Based on an original project available here

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Carefully take the cassette tape apart. Older ones have little screws, but you can easily pry one open with a flat head screw driver at the seams.
Take a cassette single sleeve and use it as a template to cut another piece of cardboard. You can use the sleeve, but I like to use that for another type of mini journal.

Fold the cardboard the same way as the template. Make sure that any design is on the outside of the sleeve. It will be covered by the fabric you have selected.
Cut a piece of fabric big enough to cover the cardboard. Give it at least half an inch (about 1 1/2 cm) of allowance to properly sew it around the cardboard.

Iron the fabric around the cardboard. Fold the fabric twice then iron. This will give it a neat "hem". You may have to cut some excess fabric to neatly sew the fabric onto the cardboard.
Sew the fabric onto the cardboard. I used a contrasting color to give it more interest.
Take a very tiny drill bit and create holes on all 4 corners of the plastic cassette tapes.
Sew the tapes on the front and back of the fabric covered cardboard. I used embroidery string and a bead for the enclosure.
Please follow this tutorial from CraftyMouse on Craftster (Thank You!) to construct the paper journal. You can also try coptic or some other method of stitching.

http://www.craftster.org/forum/index.php?topic=6883.0

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By Katie G.

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Sarah wearing doodled on converse

Jul 22, 2008 2:17pm

wondering how u decorated it?

Cat Morley

Jul 22, 2008 2:21pm

That is very cute!

Shivi

Jul 22, 2008 2:29pm

what project is it based on? the link doesn't seem to be working

Caty C.

Jul 22, 2008 4:26pm

it's really nice!

reese52

Jul 22, 2008 4:36pm

I used fabric sewn on to cardboard. Everything is sewn. No glue was used for this project.

reese52

Jul 22, 2008 4:37pm

The etsy shop I based the project on is bibliopegy.etsy.com.

Fondasaurusrex

Jul 22, 2008 6:23pm

So cool!!
That would be great for writing down homework or something...
It would be great if you made a how-to :D

Vicky Ninja

Jul 22, 2008 6:24pm

O_O that is genius. I want one now!

RayGun UnDone

Jul 22, 2008 6:39pm

That looks great! I would love to see a how-to also!

nouk

Jul 22, 2008 6:44pm

This is really cool! super!

reese52

Jul 22, 2008 7:35pm

I can't believe I already have someone asking me for a custom journal. She loves 80's music and wanted me to make one for her and insisted on paying me. So as soon as I get her fabric preference and show her my cassette tapes, I'll be taking pics of the construction to make a tutorial.