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Instead of spending money buying a journal you can make one using paper and ribbon. This activity is a simple, fun activity to do with children or by yourself.
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The media could not be loaded, either because the server or network failed or because the format is not supported.1Take a good amount of paper (20-30 pages, or more, depends how thick you want your journal to be) and cut them in half. Hole punch the left side of the paper (where you want your journal to be bound.) There should be three to five holes, more if you want the binding to hold together better, though the more holes you have, the more ribbon you’ll need. -
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The media could not be loaded, either because the server or network failed or because the format is not supported.2Find something to use as a cover. Some thick construction or scrapbooking paper should work.Advertisement -
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The media could not be loaded, either because the server or network failed or because the format is not supported.3Decorate your cover. You could paint a picture, trace your hand, paste stickers or photos on it, make doodles, write a poem, or anything you feel like. Be creative! (Or you could use paper that already has a design.) -
4Cut a strip of ribbon that is long enough to hold all the paper together. If you’d like, you can use several different ribbons to make it more colorful.
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The media could not be loaded, either because the server or network failed or because the format is not supported.5Thread the strips of ribbon though the holes punched in the paper. This is the most important step because how well you secure the ribbon depends on if your journal will fall apart or not. Make sure the paper is secure in the ribbons. -
6Tie it off with a flourish, and now you have your own personal journal. You can write or doodle in it, do whatever you want!
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Community Q&A
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QuestionWhat do I use to make holes in the paper?
Community AnswerUse a hole puncher. If it's too thick to punch, then use the extra strong ones. -
QuestionCan I use wrapping paper?
Kim GTop AnswererYou can decorate your journal with anything you wish. Wrapping paper will save time and possibly some frustration. -
QuestionHow can I make it without ribbon?Kim GTop AnswererYou can use twine, yarn or any other type of string to hold the paper together.
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Warnings
- Hole punching a large amount of paper may be difficult - you can use a paper drill or a crop-a-dile to make this easier.⧼thumbs_response⧽
- Be careful and aware of paper cuts.⧼thumbs_response⧽
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Things You'll Need
- A sufficient amount of ribbon (judging on the size of the journal wanting to be made)
- Paper
- A hole punch (only if paper does not have pre-punched holes)
- Magazines to cut up, stickers, glitter, stencils, pens, or whatever you need to decorate your journal.
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