I've been inspired lately to make my own journals by hand. I started out with a few prototypes but couldn't get the spine right. I did a few with foam poster board and handmade paper for the cover, but I couldn't get them to open flat without ripping the covers in the corners.
Last night I figured out what I was doing wrong. The poster board was too thick, so I cut up a SmartWool gift box and it was great.
I work at a newspaper and today I went in the back room where they put all the recycling things and found large flat sheets of thin cardboard. I love recycling. So back to the Bear Den to do some more prototypes. When I get it right, I'll post photos, I might even show photos of the one's I did wrong. They are still pretty.
I also have access to end rolls of newsprint from work. Any ideas on uses for that? Get creative and post your ideas here.
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I'm not creative, just crafty. I wouldn't even know where to start. I use my blog as my journal.
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