Easy Bound Journal Diy

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You Will Need (8 things)

Steps (3 steps, 60 minutes)

1. 1

   Sewing machine
   Americana Decoupage Paper (decorative paper)
   E-6000 glue
   11" x 17" vinyl or leather
   Americana Stick On Stencils
   Twine (that matches the vinyl)
   Americana Multi-Surface Metallic gold
   Pinking shears
   Dauber
   Clothespins
   Office copy paper

2. 2

   Watch the short video tutorial here:

3. 3

   1. Trace a folded piece of copy paper on the inside edge of your vinyl
   2. Move it over 1/2" and trace it again
   3. Add 3" more and then 1/2" all the way around
   4. Cut it out with pinking shears
   *This is the cover (with flap) and it will be about 14 1/2" x 9 1/2"
   5. Edge the vinyl with metallic gold using a dry brush technique
   *This will give it an aged and gilded look
   6. Stencil on the cover with more metallic gold lightly dabbing with a dauber
   7. Cut decoupage papers to 8 1/2" x 11" and create a stack of copy paper with the decorative paper on top
   8. Draw a line down the center and stitch the pages together
   9. Make about 8 - 10 stacks and fold them on the stitch line
   10. Clip them together and add a generous amount of E-6000 glue to the folded edges
   11. Secure them in place while they dry
   12. Clip a small hole in the flap and add a long piece of twine for a tie