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Taught by Bel Mills of Scrap Paper Circus
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Made with pockets for bits of ephemera, spacers for postcards or tickets, and pages for writing, drawing or gluing in to, this Kraft-tex Stitched Envelope Journal is ready to join you on your travels, near or far! Book artist Bel Mills of Scrap Paper Circus offers an exercise in measuring, structure, and form as she leads you through the construction of a journal designed to safely enclose your memorabilia. It has artful details including torn edge pages, a window in the spine, and a handstitched flap with a tidy closure. This class also introduces you to the wonders of Kraft-tex paper, a material more akin to fabric or leather, that ensures your journal is able to accompany you on all your adventures for years to come.
Learn how to:
Here’s what you’ll need:
- 8.5” x 11” Kraft-Tex: 1 sheet cut to 6-¼” wide and 11” long
- 9" x 12" drawing paper: 9 sheets torn in half to be 9" x 6"
- 8-1/2” x 11" cardstock, 4 sheets
- Three 6" x 9" kraft or manilla envelopes
- 1 business reply enevelope or long envelope w/ a gently curved flap
- Metal ruler
- Waxed linen thread, or wax and embroidery thread
- Large craft needle
- Awl
- Bone folder
- Cutting mat
- Craft Knife
- Scissors
- Circle punch, 1 1/2"
- Circle punch, 5/8”
- Small paper fastener or brad
- Paperclips
- White gel or paint pen
- Pencil
- 20" Baker’s twine, string or 1/8” ribbon
- 3-/12” x 5-1/2” postcard or photograph
- Pricking wheel
- Corner rounder punch (optional)
- Scor-Tape (optional)
Downloads:
- Upcycle discarded envelopes to construct a one-of-a-kind artwork
- Work with Kraft-Tex
- Wax your own embroidery thread
- Use a pricking wheel
- Work a bookbinding long stitch
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Stitched Envelope Journal Using Kraft-Tex Reviews
109 users recommended this class to a friend
Christine Teague
Very enjoyable class. Bel teaches in a way I like and has produced some lovely examples to show alternative finishes. I can't wait to try making a journal like this myself.
3 hours ago
Patty Bradley
love Bel's classes - explains everything so well - not just the steps but also the why's! Such a creative lady
October 27
Mary Prell
Sounds doable with a complicated and sophisticated look.
September 9, 2025
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