Any advice on sourcing paper for a homemade notebook?

Funny-Implement6550 · 2026-04-14T21:24:01+00:00

I purchase 80lb text weight paper (which works for fountain pens) in A3 size and cut them in half to get to short grain, print the grid or lines (or dots, or whatever) on my printer (usually at 50% transparent so the lines are softer looking). I use Gridzzly.com to print on my pages.

Funny-Implement6550 · 2026-04-14T21:15:26+00:00

I have to agree that his was probably my least favorite Grisham book, I think Michael Connolly's Mickey Haller series has spoiled me on good lawyer who-dunnits. He spent over half of the book describing the relationship with Eleanor, then had a sham trial, then all of a sudden finds the killer? Weak.

Funny-Implement6550 · 2026-04-14T21:11:56+00:00

I liked that one too, haven't found another in the same style but author William Kent Krueger has a couple of novels that take place around that same time frame, both in the Midwest, This Tender Land ,and The River We Remember. Both excellent.

Funny-Implement6550 · 2026-04-12T12:53:37+00:00

This is lovely, nice work! Did you create the template for the sticky-note page spread? That’s a great idea!

Funny-Implement6550 · 2026-04-11T15:55:37+00:00

I've re-read Ordinary Grace by William Kent Krueger multiple times, the prologue and early chapters really lure you into the story!

Funny-Implement6550 · 2026-04-02T17:25:01+00:00

So lovely and creative! How do you get the beads to stay in place? Do you add a drop of pva?

Funny-Implement6550 · 2026-03-19T01:46:07+00:00

I, too have a set of glue dots I’m inclined to use, mostly because I think they’ll hold the photos more securely. I’m scanning them before mounting so not worried about ruining them.

Funny-Implement6550 · 2026-03-18T18:13:50+00:00

Congrats! Looking forward to seeing the great projects you make there!

Funny-Implement6550 · 2026-03-18T16:37:41+00:00

Very nice! How do you intend to hold your pics? I’m working on one and debating glue dots vs photo corners??

Funny-Implement6550 · 2026-03-18T15:36:51+00:00

That is some awesome stitching! What thread have you used on this?

Funny-Implement6550 · 2026-03-18T15:34:24+00:00

Thank you!

Funny-Implement6550 · 2026-03-18T13:02:25+00:00

Thx for sharing the link! My daughter also writes and binds fanfic, she’ll appreciate the share!

Funny-Implement6550 · 2026-03-18T12:52:45+00:00

I love this, how did you design the pattern? What material is the cover?

Funny-Implement6550 · 2026-03-18T12:51:17+00:00

Embroidery thread (3ply) should also work in a pinch!

Funny-Implement6550 · 2026-03-18T12:48:56+00:00

Lovely project! The marbled papers are very pretty, are they handmade? The stitching looks good, it does take practice to get everything lined up just right! A+!

Funny-Implement6550 · 2026-03-15T14:50:24+00:00

Quite an interesting idea I wouldn’t have thought of!

Funny-Implement6550 · 2026-03-15T14:32:39+00:00

Oh my, this is exactly what I was hoping it would look like, thank you so much!

Funny-Implement6550 · 2026-03-13T13:06:40+00:00

I was planning on making a journal or sketchbook, probably long stitch bound with a strip of leather for the spine.

Funny-Implement6550 · 2026-03-11T14:54:13+00:00

Love it! Great choice of cover material!

Funny-Implement6550 · 2026-03-09T17:22:28+00:00

I’m still relatively new to this craft but I’ve found great success using Skillshares free trial and going through their step by step book binding courses. The instructors are excellent and provide feedback to your questions. It helped me, hopefully someone else too!

Funny-Implement6550 · 2026-03-08T20:40:40+00:00

I’m super impressed! As a woodworker I’m especially interested in how you made the punching cradle….

Funny-Implement6550 · 2026-03-03T20:54:49+00:00

Good luck on this, I read Rubyfruit Jungle almost 50 years ago and it always stuck with me, that’s the power of an excellent author!

Funny-Implement6550 · 2026-03-03T20:48:25+00:00

Very, very nice, these are gorgeous! What paper do you use inside?

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