Hand-bound sketch journal craft for 11-year-olds
This paper craft is for 11-year-olds ready to assemble a small notebook by hand. Use a blunt yarn needle and pre-punched holes for safer stitching.
What to buy
Mixed-media paper sheets
20 sheets
Kraft cardstock cover sheets
2
Waxed cotton cord
2 lengths
Large plastic yarn needle
1
Hole punch
1
Ruler
1
Pencil
Bone folder or plastic creasing tool
1
Washi tape
2 rolls
Elastic cord
1 length
Large wooden bead
1
Binder clips
4
Who this list is for
This hand-bound sketch journal craft is for 11-year-olds ready to assemble a small notebook from paper, a cardstock cover, and simple stitching. Pre-punched holes and a large plastic yarn needle keep the binding process more manageable.
How to use this list
Fold the mixed-media paper sheets and kraft cardstock cover sheets evenly using the bone folder or plastic creasing tool. Hold the stack with binder clips, mark hole positions with a ruler and pencil, and use the hole punch before threading waxed cotton cord through with the blunt yarn needle. Finish the cover with washi tape, then add the elastic cord and large wooden bead as a closure.
Common mistakes
Do not punch holes through an uneven paper stack, because the pages will shift in the finished journal. Avoid pulling the waxed cotton cord so tight that the folded paper buckles. Keep the elastic cord placement clear of the page edge so the journal can open normally.
What is on this list
The list includes 20 mixed-media paper sheets, two kraft cardstock cover sheets, two lengths of waxed cotton cord, one large plastic yarn needle, and one hole punch. You also need a ruler, pencil, bone folder or plastic creasing tool, two rolls of washi tape, one elastic cord length, one large wooden bead, and four binder clips. Cross off what is already available.
When you are done
Flip through the pages to make sure the journal opens comfortably. Store it closed with the elastic cord and bead, ready for sketches, notes, and future paper projects.
FAQ
Who is "Hand-bound sketch journal craft for 11-year-olds" for?
This hand-bound sketch journal craft is for 11-year-olds ready to assemble a small notebook from paper, a cardstock cover, and simple stitching. Pre-punched holes and a large plastic yarn needle keep the binding process more manageable.
How should I use "Hand-bound sketch journal craft for 11-year-olds"?
Fold the mixed-media paper sheets and kraft cardstock cover sheets evenly using the bone folder or plastic creasing tool. Hold the stack with binder clips, mark hole positions with a ruler and pencil, and use the hole punch before threading waxed cotton cord through with the blunt yarn needle. Finish the cover with washi tape, then add the elastic cord and…
What should I skip or avoid with "Hand-bound sketch journal craft for 11-year-olds"?
Do not punch holes through an uneven paper stack, because the pages will shift in the finished journal. Avoid pulling the waxed cotton cord so tight that the folded paper buckles. Keep the elastic cord placement clear of the page edge so the journal can open normally.
What is on the "Hand-bound sketch journal craft for 11-year-olds" list?
The list includes 20 mixed-media paper sheets, two kraft cardstock cover sheets, two lengths of waxed cotton cord, one large plastic yarn needle, and one hole punch. You also need a ruler, pencil, bone folder or plastic creasing tool, two rolls of washi tape, one elastic cord length, one large wooden bead, and four binder clips. Cross off what is already av…
What should I do when I am done?
Flip through the pages to make sure the journal opens comfortably. Store it closed with the elastic cord and bead, ready for sketches, notes, and future paper projects.
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