Altered Cahiers Moleskine Journals Video Tutorial Part One

When I was young the best part of starting school was buying supplies and my favorites included notebooks and folders.  Oh, how I loved my Trapper Keeper! I loved the smell of new pencils, too.  Is that weird?  Talk about weird, do you remember those wall-mounted crank pencil sharpeners?  They had a unique smell when you sharpened your pencil, right?  Well, I use a shampoo that smells just like that.  LOL!

Decades later I still love shopping for notebooks and journals.  I recently discovered Cahiers Moleskine Journals and fell in love!  These journals are perfect for keeping lists and taking notes, and they can be altered, making them creatively unique. 

These journals have a heavy-duty cardboard cover with visible stitching on the spine. They include 16 detachable sheets at the back and a wide pocket for loose notes.  They are perfect for altering and of the four available colors (Kraft, Black, Red, Pebble Gray and Blue) the Kraft is my favorite.

I have a fun little mixed media tutorial for you and don't forget to grab the FREEBIE!

>>Related: Altered Cahiers Moleskine Journals Part Two

Have a blessed day!

 

Roben-Marie

Altered Cahiers Moleskine Journals Tutorial Part One with Roben-Marie Smith.  Featuring the Urban Fringe Art Pops Collection and free downloads. @robenmarie #mixedmedia #moleskine #journal #diy
MOLESKINE is the legendary notebook that has held the inspirations and ideas of everyone from Van Gogh, Picasso and Hemingway to famed author, Bruce Chatwin. Artists, authors, and geniuses of all variety have long appreciated the simplicity and superior functionality of these notebooks.
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Altered Cahiers Moleskine Journals Tutorial Part One with Roben-Marie Smith.  Featuring the Urban Fringe Art Pops Collection and free downloads. @robenmarie #mixedmedia #moleskine #journal #diy


Want to use the same elements I used in the tutorial?

Altered Cahiers Moleskine Journals Tutorial Part One with Roben-Marie Smith.  Featuring the Urban Fringe Art Pops Collection and free downloads. @robenmarie #mixedmedia #moleskine #journal #diy

Supplies Used

Moleskine Cahier Journal
Book Binder's Needles
Leather Waxed Thread
Uhu Glue Stick
Sari Silk Ribbon Yarn
Scissors
Pitt Pens
Caran d'Ache Classic Neocolor II Water-Soluble Pastels
Shipping Tags
Brushes, Assorted
Acrylic Paints, black and white
Graphite Pencil