DIY Midori Style Traveler's Notebook and Inserts

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5 жыл бұрын

Follow along as I show you step-by-step how to use the leather from an old favorite purse to make this beautiful handmade traveler's notebook. I break it down into easy steps and create not only the leather notebook but also the booklets to insert into the notebook.
I'm using recycled leather from a well loved purse, that could no longer be used, but you can purchase new leather from the craft store or fabric store if you prefer.
MATERIALS USED:
Leather Journal:
piece of leather (cut to 10.5"wide X 8.5"high)
round elastic cord (24"long for stringing, 20"long for booklets)
oval elastic cord (10"long for outside band or use round cord)
2 metal buttons (optional)
awl or phillips screwdriver (to make the holes in the leather)
hammer ( to make hole with the screwdriver)
For Each Booklet:
cardstock (cut to 9"wide X 8.25"high)
15 pieces of paper of your choice (8.5"wide X 8.25" high)
heavy thread (or doubled regular thread)
needle
awl or push pin ( to make an odd number of holes)
clear plastic page protector
stickers of your choice
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Пікірлер: 74

@smittenwithgot7 Жыл бұрын

“I still have my old friend. I never have to give it up.” I love that through my soul.

@ImGinaMarie 2 ай бұрын

BRILLIANT!! I'm so glad I found this, I never thought about using an old purse I bought long ago..you had me cracking up both at you and myself. I'm a DIY'r too. It really struck me when (if not making your own journal wasn't enough AND the notebooks) you finally broke down and actually BOUGHT a couple of pens..I found that hilarious 😂because in a DIY'r world we would make the pens if we could!! Thank you so much!!!

@beebearts-bethfranks3766 2 ай бұрын

I'm so glad you enjoyed the video. The best part of repurposing objects is creating something useful with what you have as opposed to storing it in the closet and it becoming clutter. As for making pens....I have carved dip pens out of bamboo sticks....does that count? 🙂

@ImGinaMarie 2 ай бұрын

@beebearts-bethfranks3766 OMG!!! You are too much!!! Perfect, would love to see that video too!!! Absolutely, please!! I am just exploring the "dip pens" and fountain pen rabbit holes.

@fatimaarruda6264 2 жыл бұрын

Amazing how the leather material has this characteristic of always getting more beautiful as time goes on

@sarahpatterson2732 3 жыл бұрын

Now that's creativity! I would never have though to use the plastic protective sleeves for storage in the traveler's notebook. Thanks for posting this!

@AnthonyDayrrTV 2 жыл бұрын

i have plenty of those, im gonna use them for my midori journal

@jeanthobaben 5 жыл бұрын

Not only practical but personal.

@beebearts-bethfranks3766 5 жыл бұрын

That's true. I love this traveler's notebook because of where it came from.

@jravenx 9 ай бұрын

That's some nice leather, looks like you took good care of your bag, nice to salvage old reliable items and give them new life

@manifestdigitalagency 5 жыл бұрын

turned out beautifully, it has character and you were also upcycling! what's there not to love?

@mikalasmusings1936 5 жыл бұрын

Brilliant, thank you!

@PrincessMindy26 3 жыл бұрын

Beautiful! I have used old loved purses that I couldn't bare to toss out and I got a few great journals from them. I live making my own inserts also. Yours turned out beautifully. Thanks for sharing!

@beebearts-bethfranks3766 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you! I'm so glad you enjoyed it.

@kristinaclendenin81 3 жыл бұрын

What a great idea, and oh how I would love one made by you ❤️

@sexyalleycat 3 жыл бұрын

I love, love this tutorial! 😍 You took your time to explain every step and so many good tips that I learned today. I wish I could like this video 1000 times. Thank you so much for sharing this! 🧡🙏🏽👏🏽

@beebearts-bethfranks3766 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you! I'm so glad you enjoyed the video.

@val929 2 жыл бұрын

What an absolutely beautiful cover! I love this idea! Thank you so much for sharing your idea with us!! Great job!

@beebearts-bethfranks3766 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you. I'm so glad you liked it.

@bonnienolan4526 5 жыл бұрын

It turned out great. I have been wanted to do one with my old hand bags. Now I can .Thank you for sharing.

@beebearts-bethfranks3766 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@alissdiaz7052 5 жыл бұрын

So clever!! It’s beautiful

@beebearts-bethfranks3766 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you.

@11ish61 3 жыл бұрын

very cool

@theresedignard4267 2 жыл бұрын

Awesome upcycle. Thanks for sharing.

@beebearts-bethfranks3766 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks 😊

@Hannah-lc7de 4 жыл бұрын

What a lovely upcycle project! I am exactly the same way with purses. I find a good crossbody leather one and use it exclusively for years. Thanks for sharing this tutorial!

@beebearts-bethfranks3766 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you, so glad you liked it.

@lindacolgan6412 5 жыл бұрын

Beth, such a wonderful video you did such a great job, Thank you.

@beebearts-bethfranks3766 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much, I'm glad you enjoyed it.

@jarrod1007 2 жыл бұрын

Awesome

@wandaspencer9523 9 ай бұрын

What a great travelers note book cover!

@beebearts-bethfranks3766 9 ай бұрын

Thanks, so glad you liked it.

@annettefertitta6868 4 ай бұрын

Fantastic ideas

@beebearts-bethfranks3766 4 ай бұрын

Thanks. I'm glad you enjoyed the video.

@gaetanpilon7993 3 жыл бұрын

Wow very good job.

@kishia1832 7 ай бұрын

Extremely creative. I am impressed!

@beebearts-bethfranks3766 7 ай бұрын

Thank you, I'm so glad you enjoyed my video.

@daganevh8402 5 жыл бұрын

Great! This is what I was looking for. Amazing idea and work. :)

@beebearts-bethfranks3766 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you, I'm glad you liked it.

@ireneroland3070 3 ай бұрын

Perfect

@TheTugboatgirl 5 жыл бұрын

Wow, very creative!!

@beebearts-bethfranks3766 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you.

@grimmydl 5 жыл бұрын

This is so awesome! I need to try this☺ thanks for sharing☺

@beebearts-bethfranks3766 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you. I'm so glad you enjoyed it.

@rodrigodelcidq 4 жыл бұрын

You have the sweetest voice in the world

@beebearts-bethfranks3766 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much.

@shinatsuki8957 4 жыл бұрын

Its really beautiful

@beebearts-bethfranks3766 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you

@gothymor3651 4 жыл бұрын

Great idea

@beebearts-bethfranks3766 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks

@ricicloconcArte 5 жыл бұрын

Beautiful !!!! 😍😍😍

@beebearts-bethfranks3766 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you.

@yyacout4265 2 жыл бұрын

So incredibly beautiful!! Absolutely loved this video :))

@beebearts-bethfranks3766 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much. ☺️

@blowingzen 5 жыл бұрын

awesome love it

@beebearts-bethfranks3766 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks, glad you liked it.

@curlyjen1507 Жыл бұрын

Great video! So many ideas in one video. Others would have made 3 or 4 videos out of it! Thanks very much!

@beebearts-bethfranks3766 Жыл бұрын

Thank you! I'm so glad you enjoyed it.

@anne111963 4 жыл бұрын

This would have to be the best DIY for TN l have seen thank you sooo much... Hugs from Melbourne Australia xoxo

@beebearts-bethfranks3766 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you. I'm so glad you liked it. Hope all is well and safe where you are. ❤

@anne111963 4 жыл бұрын

@@beebearts-bethfranks3766 Thank you Beth, thank God, we live closer to the City, but it's so heart breaking on what's happening, thank you once again for your thoughts xxxx

@c.s.p.3978 3 жыл бұрын

Brilliant!!!!

@beebearts-bethfranks3766 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks 😊

@gathercreatelivewithleslie8340 3 жыл бұрын

Fantastic idea and for those that don't know these are upwards of $65.00 to buy and more. I have a similar purse I just don't really used and might have to try or maybe make a small palate holder and a watercolor pad. I love the Motto "use it up, wear it out, make it do or do without" from the Great Depression. Looks great and the leather looks wonderful and soft. I bought a leather journal that turned out to be really hard and now I need to soften it. I wanted it more for the hard to find paper and it was fairly cheap.

@beebearts-bethfranks3766 3 жыл бұрын

I agree...repurpose and reuse! If you want to soften the leather on your journal, try Vaseline Petroleum Jelly. Put a small dab on a soft cloth and massage it into the leather in a circular motion. It will deep clean and moisturize the leather. A little trick my mother taught me. 😊

@phillipstroll7385 10 ай бұрын

Where did this lady go? She's brilliant and amazing. Please come back and educate us.

@junkjournalgirl 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you, great tutorial and loved the idea with the page protector :) I have a bag I have cut open now trying to work it out lol :) Have a lovely Xmas :)

@beebearts-bethfranks3766 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you, so glad you enjoyed the video. Have a safe and happy new year!