I’ve been trying to find ways to make journals that feel a bit distinctive and personalized, perhaps with a bit of a story to tell, instead of being just a pretty journal. […]
Handmade journals that tell a story
Sonali
I’m now selling my journals on ZenScribbles.com
Last week I spent my time putting together a vibrant mauve journal, complete with a cutout pattern at the top to give the journal a fun and playful look 🙂 The week […]
Want to decorate your DIY leather journal? Try leather stencils
Seriously, leather stencils are a game changer. For some time, I’ve been looking for ways to decorate my leather journals. I wanted to move beyond making simple leather journals, to books that […]
5 easy steps for adding a headband to your DIY journal
First of all – what is a headband and why should you add a headband to your journal? A headband, also called an “endband”, is that thin, contrast-y colorful strip that you […]
Making Art is therapeutic
I do not consider myself an Artist or a Creative. Far from it. I’ve mostly worked in fairly “left brain” fields, fields where I’ve applied my analytical skills much more than anything […]
Try leather stamping to add some personality to your DIY leather journals
Before I dive in, let me clarify that you don’t have to necessarily do leather stamping to add character to your leather journals. A simple, well crafted leather journal without any stamping […]
How to make a handmade hardcover journal with a traditional look
Bookbinding is one of those hobbies where you can experiment with a lot of different looks, once you get the hang of what goes into making the core structural elements of a […]
Why classes are amazing
If you’re looking for ways to add some variety to your life, and you happen to be a nerd like me, I highly recommend signing up for classes 🙂 It doesn’t matter […]
2 tactics to help you stick to your New Year resolutions
At the beginning of a new year, we all have the desire to do amazing things that year. We sign up for resolutions such as eating healthy, exercising more, traveling more, getting […]
5 ways to keep building on your hobby
I started learning bookbinding in early 2021. After having done it for a while, it’s easy to start feeling “what next”? How do you continue to learn and grow in your hobby? […]
Sonali Mangal 