Ready to create the ultimate journal that holds everything? Whether it's Morning Pages, daily to-do lists, project plans, meeting notes, or spontaneous sketches, this mega-sized journal will be your creative hub for organizing and expressing life’s fragments.
In this beginner-friendly, 4-hour workshop, you’ll:
Assemble an 11x14 (11x7) mixed media journal using a modified pamphlet stitch and strap binding.
Learn how to make an index and create custom tabs.
Walk away with a journal ready to capture everything from doodles to paintings!
What to Bring
Main Materials
60 sheets of 11" x 14" paper (98 lb or lighter)
(drawing or mixed media paper – Canson Mixed Media is a great option)
2 standard-size manila folders
1 yard of 1" canvas strapping or equivalent
Bookbinding Supplies
20 yards waxed linen cord
Wide-eye needle
Awl
Pencil
Scissors
Bone folder
Glue Stick OR Double Stick Tape
Helpful Additions
Ruler
Clips or binder clips
Cutting mat or protective surface
Craft knife (optional)
Eraser
Creative Supplies (for cover + personalization)
3 acrylic paint colors of your choice
Black + white acrylic paint
Assorted collage papers
Stamps
Stencils
Mark-making tools (pens, pencils, pastels, etc.)

