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How I made my Louise Carmen notebook.
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Aliyah Breytenbach
I love my Louise carmen journal as you can accessories to fit your style and holds all your necessities!
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Leather pattern to use for the perfect A5 size.
A5 Leather Journal Template: DIY Pattern (Digital Download) / Louise Carmen and Paper Republic Dupe
This is the leather I used to make my journal exterior and it comes in other colors as well!
Smooth Faux Leather Sheets Roll 12"X53" Maroon
Another really good option for leather with a lot of other great color options.
50+ Colors Vinyl Fabric Faux Leather Auto Upholstery 56"Wide Continuous By Yard
I used this to make the holes for the string to go through as well as the tools to make the eyelets to protect the leather.
Litoexpe 4mm Eyelet Hole Punch Tool Set
These are the eyelets I used for my journal. I used the gold ones as I felt they worked quite well with the red leather.
Metal Grommet Kit 1/4 inch 400 Pcs w/ Tools
I think this type of cutter works better than scissors as you would be able to cut the leather easier.
Fiskars 45mm Rotary Cutter with Ergonomic Grip
You will need this board for cutting the leather as well as making the hole for the eyelets and it helps not to damage any of your furniture.
anezus 12x18 Self Healing Sewing Mat
I used this to make the hole in the eyelet hole and to round the ends of the leather
Mr. Pen 8oz Small Magnetic Claw Nail Hammer
This is some simple cord to use for your journals and to hold your charms.
Stretchy String Cord 2 Rolls 1.0mm White Black
Some simple notebook inserts that are so cute but effective.
Simply Genius 6 Pack Gray A5 College Ruled Notebooks
A cute little notebook that you can add to your journal maybe for a planner or diary to write things down.
Wildflower Meadow Journal (Diary, Notebook)
cute statement charms!
Spritewelry 24Pcs Turquoise Western Charms
Sea themed charms to add to the side of your journal.
Julie Wang 100g Gold Tone Sea Charms 80-100pcs
Corner round tool that comes in a variety of sizes. I used this just to round the ends of the leather to give it a clean look.
DGOL 5 Sizes Leather Arch Curve Cutter Kit
This helps seal in the edges of the leather and helps make the leather last.
JAOJAO Leather Edge Sealer & Burnishing Tool 100g
Engraving the leather is such a cute way to add personalization to your journal.
PXBBZDQ 37PCS Leather Stamps Kit 1/4”
The perfect statement charm for the front of your journal!
Freshwater Pearl Folio Connector
Cute little notebooks that can fit into your journal.
Wicked x Yoobi 3pk Mini Journals Wicked Toile 3.5"x5" Lined Spiral Notebooks 64 Lined Pages
Fun and colorful options if you want to add some flare to your embossing.
SUPERFINDINGS 60 Sheets Toner Reactive Foil A4
Inserts are so useful to keep your bag a good shape and helps keep you organized.
BTSKY Handbag Organizer Purse Insert 13 Pockets
