Writer Favorite Present

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March 25, 2008

How simple is it to enter into the craft store, pick up unique gift, covering, and give it? Sure, it can be the simple things and often less expensive to give a gift from the deeper of heart. Do you understand what your present recipient likes?

With the aid of a computer and the local arts & crafts store, it’s not too difficult to create presents that appreciated for their personality. One kind of gift can represent so many than something you can buy from the store.

Do you want to give a gift to someone who likes to write? A hand bound journal is a gift well appreciated by the scribes of the world. To make a simple journal, start with 5 sheets of standard paper. You can use regular copy paper or a fancier linen type, but make sure to use a light, solid color so it’s easy to read when written on. And then, follow the next step below:

Cut the paper in half so you have 10 sheets of 5 1/2″ x 8 1/2″ paper.
Fold these inside each other, and then use a push pin to punch two holes in the fold to create the book.
Cut a strong piece of art paper, it’s available at most craft stores, that 1/4″ longer than your book to use as the cover.
Place the cover around the pages and use a needle to pull a piece of ribbon through the holes.
Tie them on the outside of the cover and you have a simple journal.
Visit your local library for books on bookbinding to make fancier books.