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I made one this weekend with card stock that I backed fabric onto the inner side. I love the way it feels. Your right it doesn’t even feel like paper and it is very durable.
Just a thought; put the spine between the faux leather and the cover - then you won't get a break in pattern, it would also help seal the spine when you fold it. You could also sew down the edges of the spine. You could also make your first layer of mod podge glitter and second clear that way you've got pretty and textured LOL
I am a nurse too ☺️. Thank you for taking care of those precious babies! I am obsessed with that faux leather from hobby lobby! Thank you for sharing ☺️💕
They look amazing! 😍 Thanks for the inspiration! For the elasticstread you can use a plasticneedle, they use to have a bigger opening than regular needles. They are used for yarn.
Terrific idea, great tutorial, lovely project! Some people just aren't born to make tutorials or to teach others. You, however, made a really simple, concise tutorial, in under an hour, from start to finish. A really great job! Thank you for sharing your talent with us! I really look forward to attempting to make one!
This is just what I was looking for! I love your tutorial and can’t wait to make my own. I’m off to Hobby Lobby for some faux leather and tomorrow I’ll create one. I’m also subscribing to your channel and look forward to watching your videos!
Wow, this is a great tutorial. After watching this I think I could even make one myself. You gave good specific instructions. You have a new subbie here. Thank you for giving up you and your daughter's time to do this.
Thank you for the very nice tutorial. You did an awesome job on this TN. I am ocd too - it makes us better people lol. Hope you do more tutorials in the future. I love how you walked us through every part and how you talked slowly - so may other tutorials the people talk too fast and rush their projects.
Hi Mai! I'm a new subbie! I love your book! It's so cute! Most people would have put the paper inside, and vinyl on the outside, just for durability. I think you looks so soft and squishy! TFS Hugs!
That looks fabulous 😁!! Great tutorial! I have been looking for ways to use that faux leather ‘ribbon’ from Hobby Lobby forever. I bought it on sale so yeah it was cheap but I don’t want to mess it up. This is sooo cute. I love the lavender flowers💕. Thank so much for sharing and take care 🤗💗!
Omg, you are amazing. I've been watching TN's for months now, and this is the best I've seen. Sooooo Cool!!! I love love love this. Off to spotlight to see if I can get all the stuff to try this. I think the only thing I cant get here in Oz is the faux leather, but I'm going to try. Thank you so much for sharing this. Its FAB. Actually, I cant sew but maybe I can get someone to do that part for me!!! But I did see that you dont necessarily have to sew, so that would be best for me. xx
New subbie. Glad I found you. I love this tutorial. I got lost in the middle binding score marks. What is the measurement for each score from the 6 inch sides going inward?
Hi Mai, I used this tutorial for my personal size TN. Thank you so much for this- it was very inspiring and helpful! I'm not done yet, but I'll tag you on Instagram when I'm finished. Thank you!
I just " ordered " - different colours of faux leather at aliexpress for 2.89 euros a piece on 30 cm x 20 cm measurement, I dunno if it's cheap or expensive, but I'm gonna make some of these, for personal use! Although, I already have some with the "foam" going on, but it's fun making these ... and, I'm "happy" to have encountered your video about this, 'coz it's really very helpful!!! Thanks for showing ... greetings from Belgium, here ...
and, hey!!! I have a question for yah! Mod Podge is too expensive here in Europe, but I have a lot of Vernis, or varnish ... could I do this with a varnish?
this is my first time watching a very long video in youtube , Thank you so much for this amazing tutorial i've learned a lot from it and i also followed you in IG .
Love this idea! I just started to make a TN yesterday. Using a file folder and pieces of scrapbook paper. Love this idea of the faux leather. I wonder if you could omit the spine piece? Then you wouldn't have to worry about it cracking around it. Or would the spine be.too flimsy without it? I was going to subscribe to your channel...but it looks like you haven't done anything in about a year. Would love to see more of your videos as you show and explain things very well!! Thank you! 💟 Suzy
Great tutorial great idea I'm going to give it a try new subby here one question though do you have to use the heat gun or can you let it dry naturally?
rain s Hi. Thanks for stopping by. I actually prefer the TN to dry naturally because it dries evenly this way. I only used a heating gun in the video just to speed up the process so I could finish the tutorial in a day.
Hi thanks I will be trying to make these I love how they look. Can you please let me know what size elastic you used as I will be buying in bulk. I don't want to but elastic that is to thin or too large.
FYI you can put up to 9 notebooks onto one elastic so you could save on elastic that way. Also the empty cover should be slightly bent by the elastic when empty 😊
I have made three of these, each seems to change size as I go! My last one....The paper (under the mod podge and at edge of spine) cracked badly after I started using it...How can I avoid this? Did that spine cause that or was it something else? I used two rather thick coats of mod podge and was very careful to make it smooth, I sewed it all around and it looked awesome! What did I do wrong? Please help? Is it required to have that spine piece??
Hi thanks for showing the personal size TN with the spine is there a chance you can do a b6 with the 1 1/2 inch spine tutorial and also do you have to have a sewing machine to make it stay together using the mod podge im interested an a b6 with the spine one with your tutorial so I can try it plz an thank you much
JollyRose143 Oh no! Where do you live? If you're not close to a Hobby Lobby or you live overseas, you can try looking here. They do international shipping www.theribbonretreat.com/Ribbon/faux-leather.aspx
Great tutorial---question: Why did the paper have 3 score lines in the binding area? Was the first one to help with measuring? It seemed to not be explained so I was just curious :D
I want to use fabric instead of paper and have the pleather as the outside of the notebook, would it work the same, or is there a step i.e. mod podge that would need to be changed?
... nothing different... Exactly the same... Just switch them around or just use one instead of both. ... however, if you use pleather on both sides then you don't need the modge podge on the pleather. ( pleather doesn't need Modge Podge on it, in reality neither does the paper... It's only done for the texture and for extra strength and "waterproofing" if you like that look" it's totally your choice to decide if you want to use Mod Podge or not
.. no reason, it was her preference and she was the one making the video LOL she could have also cut a piece of the leather for the spine on the outside for contrast if she wanted to ( or if she had thought of doing it)
I've see other tutorials where they use "heat fusible interfacing" instead of mod podge to hold it together in the middle. Itsycrafty here on TH-cam has good tutorials as well!
You make it look so complicated...thanks but I'd rather make the one from the other video... her was so much easier and looked really good without the leather look.
I made one this weekend with card stock that I backed fabric onto the inner side. I love the way it feels. Your right it doesn’t even feel like paper and it is very durable.
Just a thought; put the spine between the faux leather and the cover - then you won't get a break in pattern, it would also help seal the spine when you fold it. You could also sew down the edges of the spine. You could also make your first layer of mod podge glitter and second clear that way you've got pretty and textured LOL
Puddytatpurr 🎂
Have you thought about selling them?
I'm doing tyvek for strength that way. No real spine
This is by far the best tutorial I’ve seen on this type of project. Thank you.
I am a nurse too ☺️. Thank you for taking care of those precious babies! I am obsessed with that faux leather from hobby lobby! Thank you for sharing ☺️💕
I love how you make these. I am going to try and make my Bible Study girls all one for Christmas! TFS
pgcksdesigns clear that science
They look amazing! 😍 Thanks for the inspiration! For the elasticstread you can use a plasticneedle, they use to have a bigger opening than regular needles. They are used for yarn.
Emelie Andersson I absolutely love that idea. Thanks!
Excellent tutorial! Can’t wait to try one. Thanks for sharing with us! ❤️
Terrific idea, great tutorial, lovely project! Some people just aren't born to make tutorials or to teach others. You, however, made a really simple, concise tutorial, in under an hour, from start to finish. A really great job! Thank you for sharing your talent with us! I really look forward to attempting to make one!
It makes the paper look like faux leather! What a great idea! Thanks for sharing!
This is just what I was looking for! I love your tutorial and can’t wait to make my own. I’m off to Hobby Lobby for some faux leather and tomorrow I’ll create one. I’m also subscribing to your channel and look forward to watching your videos!
Love Sanrio!! And I am lucky as my older sister works for them so I got stuff from her for me and then my kids. Love all the characters!!
Wow, this is a great tutorial. After watching this I think I could even make one myself. You gave good specific instructions. You have a new subbie here. Thank you for giving up you and your daughter's time to do this.
Thank you for the very nice tutorial. You did an awesome job on this TN. I am ocd too - it makes us better people lol. Hope you do more tutorials in the future. I love how you walked us through every part and how you talked slowly - so may other tutorials the people talk too fast and rush their projects.
Hi Mai! I'm a new subbie! I love your book! It's so cute! Most people would have put the paper inside, and vinyl on the outside, just for durability. I think you looks so soft and squishy! TFS Hugs!
That looks fabulous 😁!! Great tutorial! I have been looking for ways to use that faux leather ‘ribbon’ from Hobby Lobby forever. I bought it on sale so yeah it was cheap but I don’t want to mess it up. This is sooo cute. I love the lavender flowers💕. Thank so much for sharing and take care 🤗💗!
Love this! Love the colors, leather inside and pockets!
I am going to try and make one! Thank you for teaching us how.
Thank you for sharing. Great teacher.
I enjoyed your tutorial. Thank you for taking the time to make and share it. 😊
Best tutorial I have seen!!! Thank you for sharing.
Great tutorial there was so many things I am inspired by thank you.
WOW...LOVE THE WAY YOU EXPLAIN EACH SINGLE STEP..👌...REALLY REALLY NICE BEAUTIFUL JOB...I LOVE ITTTTT...... (NEW SUBSCRIBER)......👏👏👏👏👏🌹🏵🏵🏵🏵🌸🌼🌼🌼🌻
great tutorial. You made it look so easy to make a DIY TN, ugghh I wish I could make one for myself also. Thanks for sharing
Beautiful project. I love the colours you used.
Obsessed with this~such a cool idea/technique! I can't wait to try it.
If I took a drink every time you said "go ahead" I'd be soooooo drunk right now, lol. Your TNs are beautiful!
I enjoyed this video so much..Thank u so much for being so patience
Omg, you are amazing. I've been watching TN's for months now, and this is the best I've seen. Sooooo Cool!!! I love love love this. Off to spotlight to see if I can get all the stuff to try this. I think the only thing I cant get here in Oz is the faux leather, but I'm going to try. Thank you so much for sharing this. Its FAB. Actually, I cant sew but maybe I can get someone to do that part for me!!! But I did see that you dont necessarily have to sew, so that would be best for me. xx
Really good tutorial. I love that you use eyelets on all your holes.
Amazing I just found you I plan on making this for my Christmas one 2019.
New subbie. Glad I found you. I love this tutorial. I got lost in the middle binding score marks. What is the measurement for each score from the 6 inch sides going inward?
Irene Cortez I folded the TN down the middle and measured 0.75 inches each way to get a 1.5 inch spine.
I really enjoyed your DIY. I will be trying this method. TFS!
New subbie here. I love your ideas!! You are very talented. Tfs!!
I love this tutorial! I’m def going to make a few.
I love this I’m gona try this do u have a video that shows how to put pockets in it for a savings book
Hi Mai, I used this tutorial for my personal size TN. Thank you so much for this- it was very inspiring and helpful! I'm not done yet, but I'll tag you on Instagram when I'm finished. Thank you!
I just " ordered " - different colours of faux leather at aliexpress for 2.89 euros a piece on 30 cm x 20 cm measurement, I dunno if it's cheap or expensive, but I'm gonna make some of these, for personal use! Although, I already have some with the "foam" going on, but it's fun making these ... and, I'm "happy" to have encountered your video about this, 'coz it's really very helpful!!! Thanks for showing ... greetings from Belgium, here ...
and, hey!!! I have a question for yah! Mod Podge is too expensive here in Europe, but I have a lot of Vernis, or varnish ... could I do this with a varnish?
this is my first time watching a very long video in youtube , Thank you so much for this amazing tutorial i've learned a lot from it and i also followed you in IG .
So pretty thanks for sharing. New subscriber 😊
Love this idea! I just started to make a TN yesterday. Using a file folder and pieces of scrapbook paper. Love this idea of the faux leather. I wonder if you could omit the spine piece? Then you wouldn't have to worry about it cracking around it. Or would the spine be.too flimsy without it? I was going to subscribe to your channel...but it looks like you haven't done anything in about a year. Would love to see more of your videos as you show and explain things very well!! Thank you! 💟 Suzy
Suzy Emery I think you could eliminate the spine. The original TN doesn’t have a spine and I’ve made a few and don’t think I’d like a spine.
@@larhesajamiel thank you sweetie!! ☺
I love this DIY. Thank you
Thank you for sharing, extremely helpful! 👏🏻
Great video!! Thank you for sharing!
Thank you! Nice video, well done.
Great tutorial!! Thank you for doing this!!
Love this sooooo much! Going to make one soon
Great tutorial great idea I'm going to give it a try new subby here one question though do you have to use the heat gun or can you let it dry naturally?
rain s Hi. Thanks for stopping by. I actually prefer the TN to dry naturally because it dries evenly this way. I only used a heating gun in the video just to speed up the process so I could finish the tutorial in a day.
Hi dear. I love this tutorial. The next one you make, when threading just add some tape to the end and thread 😊
kitten and manle Daniels love this tip. Thank you
Hi thanks I will be trying to make these I love how they look. Can you please let me know what size elastic you used as I will be buying in bulk. I don't want to but elastic that is to thin or too large.
This is fantastic thank you for sharing.
FYI you can put up to 9 notebooks onto one elastic so you could save on elastic that way. Also the empty cover should be slightly bent by the elastic when empty 😊
Thank you so much for sharing, it was amazing.
Omg love this and I am going to try to replicate it!
This is awesome! Loved your tutorial! 💖
Would it hurt to leave the spine piece off? Love this video, such a good tutorial, TFS. :)
I have made three of these, each seems to change size as I go! My last one....The paper (under the mod podge and at edge of spine) cracked badly after I started using it...How can I avoid this? Did that spine cause that or was it something else? I used two rather thick coats of mod podge and was very careful to make it smooth, I sewed it all around and it looked awesome! What did I do wrong? Please help? Is it required to have that spine piece??
Patricia Miller Hi. I noticed that if I don't allow enough drying time before creasing the spine, it causes cracks.
Wow! I love these! I’m going to have to try. Tfs 💜
Just loved this one!
These are beautiful!
Wow. Beautiful
Hi thanks for showing the personal size TN with the spine is there a chance you can do a b6 with the 1 1/2 inch spine tutorial and also do you have to have a sewing machine to make it stay together using the mod podge im interested an a b6 with the spine one with your tutorial so I can try it plz an thank you much
Ugh! I hate modge pudge. I live in Florida, and it gets really messy!
Nice, thank you!
Does the Mod Podge get on the faux leather when you’re spreading it on the paper? And, if so, how do you clean it up?
❤ love these
Hello great job I was wondering do you sell them?
What can i use aside from faux leather? Cant find it 😔, thank you for sharing ❤️
JollyRose143 Oh no! Where do you live?
If you're not close to a Hobby Lobby or you live overseas, you can try looking here. They do international shipping
www.theribbonretreat.com/Ribbon/faux-leather.aspx
how did those covers hold up? so curious! still using this video for reference thanksss
also the Pochacco ruler 🤗 📏💞
I'm so inspire to make one but I'm not crafty so wish me luck 😂😂
Great tutorial---question: Why did the paper have 3 score lines in the binding area? Was the first one to help with measuring? It seemed to not be explained so I was just curious :D
Darkhorse3211 Yes. The middle line helped me to determine where the center was.
I would just add that you can use a needle to get the material through the holes.
amazing tutorial!
What would the measurements be for a B6?
Beautiful
Love these, I'm that crafty, do you sell them? I would be interested
I was also wondering if she sells them!
Mylene w I would like to know too
What was the original size of your paper before yo first cut it to size? 12x12, 8.5x11?
👍👍👍👍for pochacco 👀👀
I want to use fabric instead of paper and have the pleather as the outside of the notebook, would it work the same, or is there a step i.e. mod podge that would need to be changed?
... nothing different... Exactly the same... Just switch them around or just use one instead of both. ... however, if you use pleather on both sides then you don't need the modge podge on the pleather. ( pleather doesn't need Modge Podge on it, in reality neither does the paper... It's only done for the texture and for extra strength and "waterproofing" if you like that look" it's totally your choice to decide if you want to use Mod Podge or not
where did you get your faux leather?
What do you call the brush you used for putting mod podge? 😊
Abby Maralit Hi. They're called foam brushes
Thank you ❤
Nice TNB's. Thanks for sharing. New subscriber.Sue
I enjoyed watching you one hour
Can i use cricket vinyl?
super sei veramente brava, like per te!!!
Since you didn't use round elastic, if you had cut the ends at an angle it would have been easier to thread through.
I'm a beginner so how do you attach the signatures ??
Linda Radcliffe Hi! Sorry, I'm not quite sure I understand. What are signatures?
theREESE boutique sorry someone let me know how to attach the pages inside thank u great video
What size needle you used?
Excellent tutorial tfs
weredo u get inserts
Does mod podge ever fade?
Hello, I love your TN cover. I am not interested in doing the DIY. Have you ever thought about selling one?
Why wouldn’t you put the spine support between the paper faux leather?
.. no reason, it was her preference and she was the one making the video LOL she could have also cut a piece of the leather for the spine on the outside for contrast if she wanted to ( or if she had thought of doing it)
This is amazing :)
if i wanted to buy one can i
Aw, I was expecting to see you INSERT the journals (at least). Also, where are you? You HAVEN'T UPLOADED in over 4 months 😱
can you get mod podge in the uk?
craftstash has it or amazon
Have u ever made 1 without the sewing?
I've see other tutorials where they use "heat fusible interfacing" instead of mod podge to hold it together in the middle. Itsycrafty here on TH-cam has good tutorials as well!
I'm confused why do Travelers need notebooks again?
You make it look so complicated...thanks but I'd rather make the one from the other video... her was so much easier and looked really good without the leather look.
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