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DIY Louise Carmen and Paper Republic inspired journal

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Everything you need to create your own leather journal – inspired by the timeless style of Louise Carmen & Paper Republic. From soft leather covers to aesthetic inserts, this collection brings elegant, creative vibes to your desk or travel bag. P...

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Vegetable tanned leather

Elastic cords

Sewing equipment for pockets in your journal

Decoration

Tools to give your journal a more elevated look

Vegetable tanned leather

Veg tanned leather is the best for this project. The leather is dyed with plants and herbs and ages beautifully over time. This kind of leather will develop a patina which means that it will get shiny and change colours depending on how and how much ...

The base of your dream journal ✨ This veg-tanned leather is perfect for crafting a refillable cover—soft, durable & a perfect thickness for this project. Bonus: it develops a rich patina over time, changing color and becoming more shiny with use....

Muse Craft Flawless 12x24 5-6oz Veg Tan

Add color to your craft 🎨 This vegetable-tanned leather comes pre-dyed—perfect for creating a vibrant yet natural-looking journal cover. Still ages beautifully: over time, it develops a rich patina and soft shine for that worn-in, vintage look ✨ #Co...

Full Grain Vegetable Tanned Tooling Leather 1.2-1.6mm

The perfect blank canvas 🐄✨ This full-grain, veg-tanned leather is ideal for crafting your own journal cover. This leather comes in many different colours to fit your vibe. It softens with use, develops a rich patina, and becomes uniquely yours over...

Natural Grain Cowhide Leather Skins, 20 Sq Ft

Elastic cords

Use elastic cords to insert notebooks and as a way to close the journal

Essential for DIY leather journals ✂️✨ Use this elastic cord to bind inserts into your cover and create that refillable travel journal look. A must-have for aesthetic & functional setups! #LeatherJournalDIY #TravelerNotebook #ElasticCord #Journal...

1mm Stretch Beading Elastic Cord

2.0mm Multicolor Stretch Beading Cord

Sewing equipment for pockets in your journal

Even stitching, every time 🧵 This prong punch creates clean, evenly spaced holes—perfect for sewing leather journal covers by hand. #LeatherPunchTool #DIYJournal #LeatherStitching #CraftingTools #HandSewingLeather #AffiliateFinds

Lacing Stitching Punch

These curved & straight leather needles are perfect for hand-sewing details—like pockets to hold mementos, notes, or tickets in your journal. Functional and personal ✨ #LeatherSewing #DIYJournalDetails #HandstitchedPockets #MemoryKeeping #Journal...

Heavy Duty Leather Sewing Needles Kit, 28 PCS

Stitch with style and durability 🧶 This wax-coated thread is made for leather—strong, smooth, and won’t fray or rot over time. Perfect for spine stitching, adding pockets, and giving your journal a custom touch ✨ #WaxedThread #LeatherSewing #Journal...

24 Colors Leather Sewing Waxed Flat Cord Thread

For a stronger hold that lasts 💪 This non-toxic leather glue is perfect for securing pieces before stitching. Gluing before sewing keeps edges aligned and makes your journal extra durable over time. #LeatherCraftGlue #JournalDIY #FiebingsCement #Dur...

Fiebing's Leathercraft Cement 4 oz Glue

Decoration

Charms are a great way to personalise your journal. Choose the charms you love and make the journal unique to you.

Personalize your journal ✨ These mini locket charms slide onto elastic bands or bookmarks—perfect for adding a touch of personality, meaning, or memory to your setup. #JournalCharms #AestheticDetails #DIYJournalSetup #TravelerNotebookStyle #Stationer...

Locket chairs, 5 styles

Decorate your cover ✨ These gemstone charms are perfect for adding elegance to the front of your leather journal. Connector charms are perfect to place on the closing elastic cord. #JournalCharms #CoverDecor #GemstoneDetails #DIYJournalStyle #CreativeJournaling #AffiliateFinds

Natural Crystal Stone Pendants Gemstone Links

Aesthetic little extras ✨ These gold charms are perfect for decorating your leather journal straps or bookmarks. This bundel ensures that you have plenty of options the choose from, and switch to if you change your mind. Add a personal touch, tell yo...

100 Pcs Wholesale Bulk charms

Raw, dreamy details ✨ These natural geode charms are perfect for decorating the front of your leather journal or adding to the elastic band. Each one feels unique and full of character. #GeodeCharms #JournalDecor #RawCrystalAesthetic #DIYJournalStyle...

Natural Stone Irregular Geode Agate Pendant

Tools to give your journal a more elevated look

Add a professional finish to your leather journal 🪡 These grommets make your elastic bands look clean, sturdy & aesthetic. Smaller grommets like these gives the journal an elegant look. #LeatherJournalDIY #GrommetSet #CraftSupplies #StationeryTo...

2mm Grommet Tool Kit + 200PCS Grommets (Gold)

Smooth edges = pro finish 🪡✨ Tokonole is a game-changer for leather journals. Use it to burnish raw edges for that soft, clean, and polished look. #LeathercraftTools #Tokonole #DIYLeatherJournal #PolishedEdges #CraftingEssentials #AffiliateFinds

Seiwa Tokonole Leather Finish Polishing Eraser

Clean edges gives an elevated look ✨ This edge beveler trims and smooths rough leather edges—essential for a polished, professional journal finish. #LeatherEdgeTool #DIYLeatherJournal #CraftingDetails #AestheticEdges #JournalMakingTools #AffiliateFin...

Professional Leather Edge Bevelers

Prep before the polish. Use sandpaper to smooth and shape leather edges before applying Tokonole. It helps your journal look cleaner, softer & more pro ✨ #LeatherJournalDIY #LeatherPrep #SandingLeather #CraftingTips #JournalMakingTools #Affiliate...

Emery Cloth Roll, 6 Grits 1'' x 19.7'