A list of the supplies that I used to make my own book after taking a bookmaking class. This is a really fun and useful craft to try out, and you end up with a nice journal to use later!
Full article showing how to make a book yourself.
Making A Book With Paper, Cloth, and Cardboard
A video showing the process of making my book
How To Make Your Own Book With Paper and Fabric
Scrapbook paper for making the inside pages or inside covers. (affiliate link)
Scrapbook Paper Pack 12x12 Double-Sided
More scrapbook paper to use when you make your own book. (affiliate link)
Scrapbook Paper 12x12 Brown, 24 Sheets Double-Sided Boho Pattern
Even more scrapbooking paper! Depending on how thick the paper you use is, you can use it in different parts of the book. (affiliate link)
24 Sheets 12x12in Bohemian Scrapbook Paper
A good, thin double sided tape will come in handy to attach things! (affiliate link)
cridoz Double Sided Adhesive Tape, 9 Rolls
Thicker boards that can be used for the book covers. (affiliate link)
10 Pack 11x14 White Acid-Free Backing Boards
Get a pair of scissors to use for PAPER ONLY, do not use your fabric scissors for paper! (affiliate link)
Fiskars All Purpose Scissors, Stainless Steel
These extra-large clips will come in handy for keeping things together to dry in place (affiliate link)
Ufmarine 2in Extra Large Binder Clips (40)
Good fabric for the cover is useful, and oyu can put pockets and other things in to create a fun junk journal (affiliate link)
Tonisnono Cotton Fabric by The Yard 1 Yard
Floral fabric for making a pretty cover and interior accessories like pockets to put things in. (affiliate link)
Tonisnono Cotton Fabric by The Yard 1 Yard
The instructor in the class I took said that she used Sobo to make her books, and it's a good brand for papercrafting. (affiliate link)
Plaid Sobo Premium Craft & Fabric Glue 4oz
I used this basic printer paper to make the pages for my book. You can design interior pages to print, or leave them blank. (affiliate link)
HP Copy & Print Paper 8.5x11 20lb 500sheets
This is the faux leather that I used for my book cover. It's got a fabric-type liner so glue sticks to it, and it gives you a nice cover. (affiliate link)
K-Musculo Black Vinyl Fabric 54''x72'' 2Yd
This stapler was SO easy to use and it made stapling the pages super simple. It's my new favorite papercrafting tool. (affiliate link)
Deli Long Reach Stapler w/1000 Staples, 20 Sheet Capacity, Black
