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
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 […]
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 […]
How to fold corners during bookbinding
Yeah….who would have thought that folding corners would require some thinking and practice?! 🙂 But it does!! When you make a hard bound book using case binding, you have to cover the […]
9 skills you’ll pick up as a hobbyist DIY bookbinder
A hobby is not only a highly enjoyable and energizing activity, it can help you pick up a lot of new skills that you never know how they might help you at […]
10 reasons why learning bookbinding is a great hobby during the pandemic
The pandemic has forced all of us to spend most of our time indoors. This is annoying for sure – we all miss the activities we did outdoors. But, if you look […]
How to make a DIY leather journal using reclaimed leather
While leather makes for a great material for bookbinding, using new leather has its downsides if you’re trying to minimize your impact on the environment. I’ve therefore been exploring using leather from […]
Sonali Mangal 