DIY Leather Traveler's Journal Tutorial on a Budget 📔 Louise Carmen & Paper Republic Inspired
I have been absolutely obsessed with leather traveler’s journal covers, especially with the Louise Carmen and Paper Republic ones I’ve been seeing on TikTok, but all of them have been way out of my budget. So as usual, I decided to make my own! Follow the full tutorial, and also get the cost breakdown of materials and tools. Let me know if you have any questions in the comments!
The Anti Brain Rot Reading Challenge is a year long reading and critical engagement challenge to help combat brain rot and prevent endless doomscrolling. The challenge focuses on consistency, consuming diverse media with intention, and forming your own opinions.
🧠 Anti Brain Rot Challenge Full Video Breakdown:
❤️ BEGINNER MODE breakdown:
📓 How to start a Critical Media Journal:
✏️ How to build a Personal Curriculum:
Join the Discord via Bindery [you MUST be a free follower to gain access]:
sign up a free follower and then connect your discord to access the channels
Sign up as a STAR or GALAXY tier member to get access to the notion template:
0:00 Welcome!
1:28 What is a Traveler’s Notebook system?
4:53 Materials & Tools you will need
8:52 Where to get your supplies
11:12 Cost Breakdown
14:46 Tour of MY Journals + some tips
24:13 Step-by-step tutorial
26:05 sizing your journal cover
27:13 round the corners
27: 41 burn the edges
28:19 installing the eyelets
29:47 add the elastics
30:34 put your notebooks in and make back holes
31:10 add closure elastic
32:37 add charms if you so choose
33:17 and we’re done!
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