Uploaded July 2025 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
In this video, I show you how to make a beautiful handmade sketchbook with hard covers, a glued spine (no stitching!), and a unique collage paper design.
This project is perfect for artists, journalists, or anyone who loves creative bookmaking.
I walk you through each step- from assembling the pages to decorating the cover - using easy-to-find materials and my own handmade collage papers.
Whether you're a beginner or a seasoned crafter, this no-sew sketchbook is fun, functional, and full of personality!
- No sewing required
- Hard cover with collage art
- Perfect for sketching, journaling or gifting
Amazon Paid Links:
As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. This helps support my channel and allows me to keep creating fun content. Thank you!
Materials used & affiliate Amazon paid links:
- 9x12 pad of watercolour paper: amzn.to/4nKpiB9
- cutting mat: amzn.to/44Te05k
- X-Acto knife: amzn.to/4kDKVk3
- Safety ruler: amzn.to/4kwZhTb
- pencil
- bone folder: amzn.to/4luK8TM
- collage papers or your choice how to decorate your front and back covers
- small sharp scissors: amzn.to/3TyoEcm
- Liquitex matte medium: amzn.to/40hFtvR
- Silicone colour shaper brush: amzn.to/4nQQNJG
- container for glue
- old magazine or paper to glue on
- catalyst wedge: amzn.to/462jhto
- bull clips: amzn.to/46CXjgH
- parchment paper: amzn.to/3TD4iyz
- scrap mat board to protect sketchbook
- book binding press: amzn.to/44vCT80
- C clamps: amzn.to/4eWhNU0
- GleamGlee book glue: amzn.to/4kCcAll
- Book binding tape: amzn.to/4lWIcmV
- heavy book for a weight while gluing
More DIY Ideas you will love:
Collage your sketchbook: youtu.be/hBu9bAWIbLg
Never tried Gel Printing: youtu.be/I-VMVMaBbEE
Fun Collage papers: youtu.be/Mvu6CyNQKyY
Make your own sketchbook: youtu.be/46MB5Wrz37k
I’d love to hear from you! Let me know in the comments if you tried making this sketchbook.
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Music: Havana, Imovie Jingle
#craftyPatti #DIYCrafts #ArtAndCrafts.
In this video, I show you how to make a beautiful handmade sketchbook with hard covers, a glued spine (no stitching!), and a unique collage paper design.
This project is perfect for artists, journalists, or anyone who loves creative bookmaking.
I walk you through each step- from assembling the pages to decorating the cover - using easy-to-find materials and my own handmade collage papers.
Whether you're a beginner or a seasoned crafter, this no-sew sketchbook is fun, functional, and full of personality!
- No sewing required
- Hard cover with collage art
- Perfect for sketching, journaling or gifting
Amazon Paid Links:
As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. This helps support my channel and allows me to keep creating fun content. Thank you!
Materials used & affiliate Amazon paid links:
- 9x12 pad of watercolour paper: amzn.to/4nKpiB9
- cutting mat: amzn.to/44Te05k
- X-Acto knife: amzn.to/4kDKVk3
- Safety ruler: amzn.to/4kwZhTb
- pencil
- bone folder: amzn.to/4luK8TM
- collage papers or your choice how to decorate your front and back covers
- small sharp scissors: amzn.to/3TyoEcm
- Liquitex matte medium: amzn.to/40hFtvR
- Silicone colour shaper brush: amzn.to/4nQQNJG
- container for glue
- old magazine or paper to glue on
- catalyst wedge: amzn.to/462jhto
- bull clips: amzn.to/46CXjgH
- parchment paper: amzn.to/3TD4iyz
- scrap mat board to protect sketchbook
- book binding press: amzn.to/44vCT80
- C clamps: amzn.to/4eWhNU0
- GleamGlee book glue: amzn.to/4kCcAll
- Book binding tape: amzn.to/4lWIcmV
- heavy book for a weight while gluing
More DIY Ideas you will love:
Collage your sketchbook: youtu.be/hBu9bAWIbLg
Never tried Gel Printing: youtu.be/I-VMVMaBbEE
Fun Collage papers: youtu.be/Mvu6CyNQKyY
Make your own sketchbook: youtu.be/46MB5Wrz37k
I’d love to hear from you! Let me know in the comments if you tried making this sketchbook.
Like, subscribe, and hit the bell to get more crafty inspiration.
Donate to my Crafty Patti Channel
If you would like to support me so I can continue to publish more fun videos, then you can make a donation by clicking on the link below. Your kind donation will be sent to my business PayPal account. Thank you so much!
Donate to my channel
paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_s-xclick&hosted_button_id=7ZUH5VGQH38WS&source=url
Follow me on:
YouTube: youtube.com/@CraftyPattiArtsCrafts
Facebook: facebook.com/craftypatti
Pinterest: pinterest.com/craftypatti0438/pins
Email: craftypatti60@gmail.com
Music: Havana, Imovie Jingle
#craftyPatti #DIYCrafts #ArtAndCrafts.
