Follow along as I show you step-by-step how to use the leather from an old favorite purse to make this beautiful handmade traveler's notebook. I break it down into easy steps and create not only the leather notebook but also the booklets to insert into the notebook.
I'm using recycled leather from a well loved purse, that could no longer be used, but you can purchase new leather from the craft store or fabric store if you prefer.
MATERIALS USED:
Leather Journal:
piece of leather (cut to 10.5"wide X 8.5"high)
round elastic cord (24"long for stringing, 20"long for booklets)
oval elastic cord (10"long for outside band or use round cord)
2 metal buttons (optional)
awl or phillips screwdriver (to make the holes in the leather)
hammer ( to make hole with the screwdriver)
For Each Booklet:
cardstock (cut to 9"wide X 8.25"high)
15 pieces of paper of your choice (8.5"wide X 8.25" high)
heavy thread (or doubled regular thread)
needle
awl or push pin ( to make an odd number of holes)
clear plastic page protector
stickers of your choice
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