Category: Paper Crafting Tutorials

Paper Crafting Tutorials from Sandi Nagel. Sandi is a designer for Graphic 45 and Spellbinders. Watch as she shares beautiful ideas with you.

How I Made a Luxury Journal Cover That Looks Store Bought

How I Made a Luxury Journal Cover That Looks Store Bought

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✨ NEW TUTORIAL UP TODAY!✨

If you’ve ever wanted to create a handmade journal that looks elegant, luxurious, and professionally made… this tutorial is for you 🤍

In today’s blog post, I’m sharing how I created this ivory faux leather traveler’s journal cover completely by hand using:
• faux leather
• elastic binding
• appliques
• decorative metal corners
• chunky charms
• a matching beaded pen
…and lots of beautiful little details ✨

I’m also sharing the technique I used to solve the “flimsy cover” problem while still keeping the journal soft and flexible.

This project is perfect for:
🤍 journal makers
🤍 paper crafters
🤍 Etsy sellers
🤍 craft fair vendors
🤍 handmade gift makers

You’ll find the full tutorial now on the blog along with close-up photos, supply inspiration, and step-by-step details to help you create your own luxury handmade journal cover ✨

Which detail would YOU add to your dream traveler’s journal? 👀

#travelersnotebook #junkjournal #journalmaking #papercrafting #handmadejournal

How to Use Fussy-Cut “Besties” in Your Spring Paper Crafts

How to Use Fussy-Cut “Besties” in Your Spring Paper Crafts

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🌸✂️ Ready to take your paper crafts to the next level?

Fussy-cut elements are one of the easiest ways to add personality and story to your projects—and our Besties pack was made exactly for that 💕

Use them for scrapbook layouts, mini albums, treat bags, cards, and journals… and don’t forget—you can cut those plaid trims into the cutest borders too 👀

Once you start using them, you’ll see your projects come to life in a whole new way ✨

#FussyCutting #ScrapbookIdeas #CozyCrafts #MiniAlbumLove #PaperCrafting

Make Mini Albums That Sell

Make Mini Albums That Sell

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If your mini albums feel a bit flat, try turning your cover into something functional and interactive. It completely changes the look — and makes your projects stand out in the best way.

I shared how I created this envelope-style cover in my latest video 🤍

#cozycrafts #scrapbooking #handmadebusiness #junkjournal #cottagecore

How to Create a Cozy Pocket Mini Album Using Ephemera Cards

How to Create a Cozy Pocket Mini Album Using Ephemera Cards

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New in our Blog! Learn how to create cozy, pocket mini albums. We have some really cute ideas to share with you today!

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#whimsical #minialbum #tutorial #cottagecore #decor8yourlife

🍀 St. Patrick’s Day Card Making Ideas with the "Lucky You" Paper Pack for Your Seasonal Crafting

🍀 St. Patrick’s Day Card Making Ideas with the “Lucky You” Paper Pack for Your Seasonal Crafting

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🍀✨ Lucky vibes only!

If you love St. Patrick’s Day crafting, the Lucky You collection is one of the cutest ways to jump into spring projects. Think sweet gnomes, clovers, rainbows, and soft greens that work beautifully for cards, journals, and scrapbook layouts.

Available as a physical paper pack AND digital download so you can craft now and reprint your favorites anytime.

If it’s in your budget, having both gives you total crafting freedom. Use the cardstock for main projects and the digital files for tags, layers, and extra cards.

Perfect for:
• St. Patrick’s Day cards
• Spring junk journals
• Scrapbook layouts
• Mini albums

#stpatricksdaycrafts #scrapbookpaper #cardmakingideas #junkjournalcraft #springpapercrafts