VectoriaDesigns | Journal With Accordion Spine | Tutorial | I'm a Writer Part 2 @vectoriadesigns | Uploaded August 2022 | Updated October 2024, 45 minutes ago.
In this video Patricia teaches you how to make a Journal with an Accordion Spine with our "I'm a Writer" Crafting Printables Kit.

Discover the "I'm a Writer" Crafting Printables Kit here:
DELUXE version: etsy.com/vectoriadesigns/listing/1264777180/im-a-writer-deluxe-crafting-printables
Standard version: etsy.com/vectoriadesigns/listing/1264779018/im-a-writer-crafting-printables-kit
(you can make the tutorials with both)

Patricia also made other tutorials with this kit:
Paper Keeper: youtu.be/_AsTENoQdcA
Journal On-The-Go: youtu.be/Ad3hQMYABgs

Patricia's YouTube channel: youtube.com/c/LeCafeCraft

Complete flip through of the Paper Keeper, the Journal and the Journal On-The-Go (with lots of tips about the embellishments): craft.vectoriadesigns.com/s2318

TIMESTAMPS

00:05 Material tips
04:41 Cover
10:32 Signature holders & signatures
30:40 Binding
41:50 Attach signatures to cover
47:19 Spine embellishments & closure

TOOLS & MATERIALS USED

✂ journal pages print on 80gsm or 90gsm paper (Patricia used Xerox Bold Digital High Performance Printing Paper 24lb/90gsm amzn.to/3AxfiFt)
✂ optional extra papers (Patricia used Southworth Ivory Parchment paper 24lb/90gsm amzn.to/3bNeHVG), but also baking paper, scrap paper, tea dyed paper, etc.
✂ medium weight chipboard
✂ craft cardstock (regular paper size)
✂ packaging paper
✂ needle & thread (embroidery thread or waxed thread)
✂ ruler
✂ pencil & eraser
✂ scissors
h✂ eavy duty craft knife
✂ ink & ink blender (Patricia used amzn.to/3OUttbT and amzn.to/3NO6BcJ)
✂ scoring board (or scoring tool/empty pen + ruler + mat)
✂ strong glue (Patricia uses 3-in-1 from Beacon amzn.to/3yMVxZd)
✂ corner rounder punch (optional) (Patricia used this one: amzn.to/3NKVvVU)
✂ washi tape or ribbon (optional)
✂ (binder) clips and paperclips to keep papers together
✂ optional: deckle edge scissors (currently out of stock apparently)
✂ awl
✂ eyelets & eyelet setting tool (optional)
✂ ribbon (optional)
✂ small strong magnets
✂ double sided tape
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