In this paper bag tutorial Wendy from Wendy's Journal Adventure is using a paper bag and fabric.
You are not limited to just a specific size of bag - you can use any size paper bag. Have a look at the video to see what else you need that has to match in size to make the journal.
The journal cover in the video has many tuck spots - some obvious and some secret. Love the secret spaces.
She shares lots of practical advice in this video as she works and puts this book together.
Note: she gives glue tips - what she uses to glue paper and fabric together. Also a gem of a tip on how to glue hidden/difficult small spots at 14:47 minutes into the video.
Video above: Paper bag tutorial by Wendy from Wendy's Journal Adventure.
Wendy uses her sewing machine in this tutorial for non-essential sewing. She also sews the 5 pieces of coffee died paper and decorative ephemera pages into the folder with her a sewing machine.
No Sewing Machine - No Problem
Don't worry if you don't have a sewing machine. The pamphlet stitch is much easier than you may think and gives a lovely result. You are also not limited to how many pages you sew together like with a sewing machine. More about the pamphlet stitch to come.
Next is the easy paper bag journal cover by Rachel from Roxy Creations.
Rachel starts out with a pretty paper bag. She then shows you how she covers the bag with fabric and trims.
The result is a flexible and expandable cover. As you add pages and pieces the cover will be able to handle the volume.
Video above: The easy paper bag journal cover video by Rachel from Roxy Creations.