$21.50
This DIY cartonnage Kit comes with all cardboard you need to make your own reusable journal cover, as shown in the pictures. The pieces of paper (chipboard and poster board) are precut in the right sizes you need for this project. The refillable notebook cover will measure 8" x 6" closed and will fit on standard 7" x 4 3/8" 1-subject notebooks with 100 sheets (Five star), which can be purchased at most office supply stores, especially at Walmart (see picture). Once you use up the notebook, just remove the cover and place it on another one! Great to keep memories, as a recipe book or take notes. With DIY kits there is no worries about cutting paper! The journal is optional with the kit, but you will need it to make the cover, so, either buy it with us or go to Walmart and buy it there. Fabric is not included.
ONLINE INSTRUCTIONS AVAILABLE! The instruction is a very clear PDF tutorial (eBook) with lots of pictures showing in details step by step to guide you through the whole process (it is not video, it's eBook), no steps missing, no guessing! Inside the kit you will find the password and easy directions to download the instruction to your computer.
For making the cover you will need this kit, two coordinating fabrics (1 fat quarter each), glue (Glue-All from Elmer's), rotary cutter, cutting board, scissors, a small paint roller with tray, paint brush and masking tape. Embellishments like ribbons, elastics are optional materials.
Cartonnage tools (spatula, acrylic spacers and corner tool) will facilitate the process and give a better finishing for your project. Find them in the tools section of the shop.
I always get prompt delivery when I order from color ways. Cartonage has become an outlet for fun with family members. I am always pleased with the item I and others created.
Suggestion: checkbook covers, silverware divided tray, spice rack/shelf, organizer tray for a shallow drawer, box for stationary/envelopes/stamps/address book. A birthday binder that holds pockets for each month for cards, birthdates by month, and stamps or stickers. I have worn out two birthday binders in my life because the card stock cover falls apart. Now if it was cartonage covering and inserts made of cardstock, it would last longer. Advent calendar with a little box for 24 days and you put in a little gift for each day. It would be reusable year to year.
Thank you for listening.
Janet
I made 4 of the journal covers in the past for friends who were going abroad and they were so well received that I am now planning to make another 15 for family members going to Greece.
This journal cover was such a joy to make! I couldn’t wait to take the tape off the next morning so I could start using it. The fabrics I chose look fantastic and I want to make more!
I didn’t like that the lining was several mm smaller than the cover. I wish I had taken a picture to show the lining.
Colorway Arts carefully packs each package for safe travels. The packages get mailed quickly and arrives timely!
