Uploaded June 2026 | Updated September 2026, 1 week ago
In today's tutorial, I'm creating a 4x6 patriotic hinge spine journal that's perfect for displaying your favorite patterned papers while also creating a special place to save photos, memorabilia, and handwritten memories.
We'll build the journal from start to finish and add a variety of interactive elements including pockets, flip-outs, tuck spots, and pages in different sizes to make the journal both beautiful and functional. This project is a wonderful way to use those patriotic paper collections while creating a keepsake you can enjoy for years to come.
Whether you're new to journal making or an experienced paper crafter, I hope this project inspires you to create your own memory journal for summer celebrations, family gatherings, vacations, or everyday moments worth remembering.
✨ Supplies Used in This Project ✨
(affiliate links may be used at no additional cost to you)
Papers: creativefabrica.com/product/cute-4th-of-july-patriotic-digital-paper/ref/1656938/?sharedfrom=pdp
creativefabrica.com/product/cute-patriotic-doodles-digital-paper/ref/1656938/?sharedfrom=pdp
Printer: amzn.to/46qRQYD
Score Board: amzn.to/4cgQEtm
Corner Chomper: amzn.to/409kKKy
Crop-A-Dile: amzn.to/446eTa3
1/2" Tear Tape: amzn.to/4kDUWOR
Bearly Arts Glue: amzn.to/3R2OOG3
Pom pom trim, ribbon, and other embellishments
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amazon.com/shop/craftee_with_amandajane
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#papercrafting #journalmaking #memorykeeping #minialbum #junkjournal #scrapbooking #patrioticcrafts #papercrafts #interactivejournal #hingespinejournal
In today's tutorial, I'm creating a 4x6 patriotic hinge spine journal that's perfect for displaying your favorite patterned papers while also creating a special place to save photos, memorabilia, and handwritten memories.
We'll build the journal from start to finish and add a variety of interactive elements including pockets, flip-outs, tuck spots, and pages in different sizes to make the journal both beautiful and functional. This project is a wonderful way to use those patriotic paper collections while creating a keepsake you can enjoy for years to come.
Whether you're new to journal making or an experienced paper crafter, I hope this project inspires you to create your own memory journal for summer celebrations, family gatherings, vacations, or everyday moments worth remembering.
✨ Supplies Used in This Project ✨
(affiliate links may be used at no additional cost to you)
Papers: creativefabrica.com/product/cute-4th-of-july-patriotic-digital-paper/ref/1656938/?sharedfrom=pdp
creativefabrica.com/product/cute-patriotic-doodles-digital-paper/ref/1656938/?sharedfrom=pdp
Printer: amzn.to/46qRQYD
Score Board: amzn.to/4cgQEtm
Corner Chomper: amzn.to/409kKKy
Crop-A-Dile: amzn.to/446eTa3
1/2" Tear Tape: amzn.to/4kDUWOR
Bearly Arts Glue: amzn.to/3R2OOG3
Pom pom trim, ribbon, and other embellishments
➡️ My Amazon Storefront:
amazon.com/shop/craftee_with_amandajane
💙 If you enjoyed this tutorial, please Like, Comment, and Subscribe for more papercrafting, journals, mini albums, cards, and creative paper projects.
Thank you for crafting with me!
#papercrafting #journalmaking #memorykeeping #minialbum #junkjournal #scrapbooking #patrioticcrafts #papercrafts #interactivejournal #hingespinejournal
