The core of your journal consists of "signatures"—sections of folded paper bound together.
Check local thrift stores, free little libraries, and hardware stores for wallpaper or paint sample cards. 2. Prepare the Foundation The core of your journal consists of "signatures"—sections
Use cardboard boxes (cereal, pasta), coffee filters, and candy or gum wrappers. Prepare the Foundation Use cardboard boxes (cereal, pasta),
Look for fabric scraps, ribbon, buttons, and even metal washers in your junk drawers. Different sizes are encouraged as they add to
Cut your collected papers into sizes slightly smaller than your cover and fold them in half. Different sizes are encouraged as they add to the "junky" aesthetic.
You can use a dedicated fabric-covered cover or repurpose a composition notebook.
Use an awl (or a detail knife if necessary) to make binding holes through the center fold of your signatures and the spine of your cover.