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I've shared a number of mini wrap journals recently, and as mentioned in one of the posts, I did get around to creating this pictorial for you. Of course, by its nature, the post is image heavy, but I hope you'll agree the process is really easy.
What you'll need...
Card: (Shown in image one) Covers (two) 5 3/8" x 6", Spine 1/2" x 6", Center panel 4 1/2" x 6"
Papers: Various folded sheets (I used 5), cut 1/4" smaller than the covers
Twine: Approximately 42" (though the first time you make one, it's better to keep it on the reel until you're sure how much)
Adhesive: Strong glue or double sided tape (I used both Tombow glue and double sided tape)
Optional extras: Additional card for cover elements, inks, dies etc (Distress Inks, my favorite Birch Press Delfina background die, and an SU Timeless Textures stamp used here)
This image, or at least the notes on the post its, is a little confusing, as I mention the front cover twice. Sorry! I just found it easier to cut the front 1/2" wider, then cut the spine from that...
Decorate the card pieces as desired. I used the same direct to paper technique for this one as I have with the others, but kept the front of the front cover plain, so the detailed die cut piece would be the focus.
Score both front and back covers at 1/2" and 3/4" on the short side. I did this after adding the die cut piece to the front (and trimming 1/8" off the height of everything to match the die cut)...
Attach the covers to the center panel using adhesive of choice. Because I inked everything, the join is near enough invisible, but if you look closely you can see it...
And the join is clearer on the reverse, where you can see the uninked front...
Not for long though, as it's now time to add the spine piece. You can use glue, but I used tape for added strength...
Now it's time to wrap the twine around the center panel allowing a little wriggle room. If you're thinking this is where the journal gets its name, you'd be right. I wrap mine 3 times, but it's up to you, and another reason to not cut the twine before creating the first. I tie mine at the bottom, then move the knot as shown...
We're almost done. All that's left now is to slip the pages into the twine on both sides...
And admire your work...
What do you think? Will you be trying it, in this or another size? It's pretty handy as it is, but could be made any size you like. If you do, I'd love to see your creations.
Challenges...
Create your own Background at Incy Wincy (created the inked background before cutting with a background die for the cover)
Linky party #46 December at Crop Stop
#431 Crazy Egg (AG) at 4 Crafty Chicks
I'll be back soon with another creation, so I hope you'll join me then.
