Make A Traveler's Notebook | Supplies

No need to buy a Midori when you can easily make your own. All the necessary supplies, plus optional items to buy as well. I talk you through every item, where to purchase, and prices of each so you are all set to DIY!
Necessary supplies:
Leather: www.tandyleathe...
Leather punch: shop.hobbylobby...
2mm Elastic cording: www.amazon.com/...
Optional supplies:
Beveler: www.amazon.com/...
Burnisher: www.amazon.com/...
Metal alphabet punch set: shop.hobbylobby...
Paint & dyes: www.tandyleath...
Leather conditioner: www.amazon.com/...
Waxed cotton thread: shop.hobbylobby...

[@BlushnBlue]

Interesting information and I am looking forward to watching your next video.

[@ForgottenDetails]

Thank you.

[@debimason5031]

A thousand thanks for this video! Also, thanks for listing all of the product pages!

[@sevenoctobers7471]

Your video is absolute godsend. Thank you!

[@DoreenMarchetti-creativemonkey]

Great information!! I went to our Tandy and there were way too many choice so I left with nothing. LOL Looking forward to your next video so I can see how the leather looks as you open and close it etc. I have made some by recycling leather because I felt they are overpriced for what they are and you just confirmed that for me. Thank you for sharing.

[@ronijones6737]

Wonderful video! Thank you!

[@donnacarraway9182]

Thank you so much! 😊

[@joel65203]

Having little details, like recommended thickness, would be very helpful. I know the supplies are linked, but once the link is dead, the video becomes less useful.

[@stephaniesimmonds3473]

Thank you so much for this!

[@aikanae1]

I love your videos. Ever consider stitching pockets or riveting a pen holder?

[@thesassypineapple8387]

+aikanae1 Thank you. Yes, I have considered it but haven't done it - yet, anyway. ;)

[@mcantres1]

This is an awesome DIY. What is an average shoulder leather size L x W?

[@thesassypineapple8387]

+Mary Cantres Thank you! They are 6-7 square feet. Honestly, sometimes they are long & skinny and sometimes they are more square. It just depends on the cow's size & shape. (Sorry for that image! haha. It is what it is...)

[@jennysimons8380]

Thanks so much for this video it was very helpful! The link for the leather punch didn't work. Can you tell me what size the punch you use is? I went looking for one and found they came in so many sizes.

[@ALittleCreative]

Great video. Thanks so much for providing so much detail. Do you only use 4-5 oz weight leather or have you used thicker leathers as well? Is there a benefit of one over the other? I know sometimes Tandy has different weights on sale. I like your natural one as well. Please remind me, did you use conditioner or oil on it?

[@thesassypineapple8387]

+April Mathis You're welcome. Yes, I only use that weight because it's not too floppy or stiff. I think it's just a personal preference. I didn't condition it originally since I figured it came ready to go. It's recommended to clean & oil it at the 6-month mark (November for mine), so I will do it then.

[@Greatgadgetsgear]

Not sure what I did wrong? After dying the leather it became rock hard, cracked and wrinkled? I wet it before making the fold. Have you ever had this problem? Made two and this happened to both right after dying it. Thanks

[@thesassypineapple8387]

+Great Gadgets & Gear! No, did you make sure to use leather paint? Paint does make it harder, but it should still bend easily. And in general they do soften up with wear. ??

[@Greatgadgetsgear]

+TheSassyPineapple
No I used Eco flo leather dye, leather bent fine before dying but not after. I figured it will loosen up but it's just too hard and cracks leather.