The Free Flip Flap Free Journal Class

(yes, I meant to say free twice.)

 

This absolutely free

(no gimmicks, no tricks)

and very fun class

will teach you how to create a bound journal

that lies flat (to make it easy to work in)

with fold-out pages (to make it interesting)

using a supply list of inexpensive materials

(to make it affordable) 

including paper that is free!

That explains the double use of the word free in the title The Free Flip Flap Free Journal! (it is a free class and uses free paper!)

Here's a look at the type of journal we'll be making:

 




This particular example is very slim in thickness.  You will be able to make your journal as thick or thin as you like.  The number of folios (paper folded in half to form pages are called folios) and the number of signatures  (folios either singly or stacked together along the crease, form a signature) to suit your needs and preferences.  The book will lie flat for easy use regardless of thickness.
 




This project combines several techniques from my fourth book, Creative Wildfire. Examples of the book and the flaps can be see on pages 6, 30, 46, and 47.  The page painting technique can be found beginning on page 32, and the binding technique can be found beginning on page 20. 

I want to stress that YOU ABSOLUTELY DO NOT NEED THE BOOK to take class, get the most out of the class, understand the class, or enjoy the class.  I have all the techniques videotaped for you.   If you do have the book, you may find making notes in the book margins helpful for future reference.

First, let me show you the Free Paper we'll be using:



Yes, these fold-out paint brochures, free for you to take at the hardware store, will serve as the paper for our pages!

Begin here with the introductory video:

 

and then head on over to here for the rest of the class!!

 

Feel free to share this link/class with others!!!

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Comments

[Jackie]

How fun! Thank you for offering this class (and for free is even better)! I'm so excited to start. I do have the book and I love it!

[Colleen Rhoads]

How wonderful for us that you would give us this gift! I have the book ( all your books) Off to collect paint inspiration brochures!

[Briana]

LK,
You are so awesome! That's all I have to say right now. :)

[Dana Barbieri]

Thank you so much LK. I just listened to your podcast on Art and Soul Radio and headed here and found this great class. I am very excited that it uses free materials. What kind of gesso do you recommend using?
Dana

[GillM]

LK thank you for your generosity in sharing this free tutorial with us. I will post a link on the Journal Craft Blog.

One problem, I cannot see the last two videos on the bookbinding page. There are nine videos showing, but there are just blank spaces where the last two should be - I cannot even see a still shot.

[Adrienne]

So that's the difference between the craft paint and tube paint! This is so cool and so generous!!! I can't wait to stop by the hardware store so I can get started!

[debbiejl]

Thank you so much LK for this free book tutorial! I am in the process of making it! How fun!

[carlanda]

i am so excited! i was so disappointed when i didn't get to take your class at art and soul in las vegas. this is great. thank you!

[Mary Ellen]

Hi
I was just reading through a project of Lori's on page 94 of Making Journals by hand and it says to use a polaroid camera with pack film. I have no idea what kind of camera or film to look for on line.
Please advise.
Thank you
Mary Ellen

[Adrienne]

I finally got around to completing mine! You can see them here http://adrienneberry.blogspot.com/2011/08/studio-output.html
I only used 1 paint book per signature but there perfect for 2 specific journaling projects I want to do!

[Cindy S]

Hi LK! Thanks so much for the fun project. I finished my first journal a while ago but just got around to posting the photos on my blog. You can check it out here: http://cskawins.blogspot.com/2011/09/fun-free-journal.html

*hugs*

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