I love making these myself and picking out papers and deciding what the insides should look like. This one has 6 signatures but I'm thinking this is too much. I also included small pieces of decorative papers that were sewn into the binding. I really like them. They add a nice touch to the pages. They also add a bit of whimsy where you wouldn't expect it.
I think I am going to start selling them or giving them as gifts. I still have 4 children's book covers to fill up.
Currently these just have cardstock as the pages. Eventually I will make one with watercolor papers. I need to get the right size papers for the book boards that I have.
I am also on the lookout for some heavy lined papers so I can make some writing journals. Any ideas? I'm thinking I'm just going to run some paper through my printer and design the signatures as well.
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I've thought of running paper through the printer but if it isn't waterproof ink that might be a problem plus you have to make the lines in the right direction which I guess photoshop would help with. I'm pondering these questions too as my daughter wants me to put stuff out on her craft fair table next fall and I thought handmade journals would be a great item. I don't know what the local people will pay - probably not enough but hopefully I could make enough to make it worthwhile making the journals. I think the "touch of whimsy" is what will help us sell them. Something they can't get from a book or art store journal. I think your cover needs a spark of something too. It looks like a very nice book. I love picking out the papers also. Good luck. Wish me some too, okay?
Very nice journal! I really enjoy making my own journals too, for the same reasons you list. You really can't find exactly what you're looking for when you go store bought.
I enjoy the process and actually using mine (tho I do have a lot with nothing in them yet), so I'm not looking to sell on my side. I wish you tons of luck with your endeavors though! Take a look at Etsy and look up handmade journals to give you an idea how much they charge.
Take it easy!
Lotus
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