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Taught by Faith Hale
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We all know a planner is a very personal thing – it will go with you everywhere for the next year, and it has to work for you. Why not learn how to make a customizable text block planner completely from scratch? Pro bookbinder, Faith Hale, makes it super easy, showing you every step of how to combine blank sheets, printable graph paper, calendar pages, or bullet-style pages for a layout that makes your day-to-day easier to organize. You’ll learn how to make a hardback case using chipboard and book cloth, and you’ll also pick up some foundational bookbinding terms and techniques along the way.
Learn how to:
What you'll get:
Here’s what you’ll need:
- Book cloth (you can purchase premade book cloth or make your own as shown in Jodi Alexander's class)
- Chipboard
- Lightweight decorative paper for endpapers
- Cutting mat and metal ruler
- Ruler that measures 1/16 of an inch
- Paper cutter (optional)
- Clear gridded quilting ruler (optional)
- 8 ½” x 11” copy paper (Faith uses 25 sheets for her text block)
- PDF Calendar Printables (optional)
- Fine tip scissors
- Mechanical pencil
- Utility knife
- X-Acto knife or craft knife
- Bone folder
- PVA glue and glue brush
- Glue stick
- Scrap paper or newsprint
- Binder or bulldog clips
- Heavy books or MDF boards and wrapped bricks
- Waxed paper
Downloads:
- Make a stacked folio binding
- Make a perfect bound book
- Case in a book
- Work with book cloth
- Use a bone folder
- Cut chipboard
What you'll get:
- Instruction on how to make a professionally bound book and customize a year planner
- 7 HD video lessons you can access online anytime, anywhere
- Detailed supplies list and PDF with 4 printable calendar designs
- Step-by-step expert instruction from Faith Hale
- The ability to leave comments, ask questions, and interact with other students
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DIY Year Planner Reviews
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Alison Bratcher
The way she spoke in a way that was clear, prompt, and detailed made this more inspiring to finish this tutorial to the end. Her directions and tips were thoroughly expressive throughout the video. Making it easily comprehensive for a more adhesive and successful final DIY craft.
More than 3 months ago
Joani B
This is a great class! Faith couldn't be any better at explaining the details. I can't wait to make the planner.
Thank you, JB
More than 3 months ago
Mareike Fraider
great introduction. so easy to follow.
More than 3 months ago
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