‘Spread Hope’ Eileen Hull’s Pocket Notebook Tutorial

Ways in which you can use Eileen Hull’s Pocket Notebook are so vast! I created the below fabric book titled ‘Spread Hope.’ Isn’t that something we could use right now?

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I created this ‘Spread Hope’ Pocket Notebook with the idea to capture some favorite quotes, verses, and inspiration in one book. You could give it to a friend or family member or set it on the coffee table. I wanted to use hand dyed fabric for a Boho look, but the possibilities of what kind of materials you can use for your Pocket Notebook are vast. I also used thick kraft colored cardstock to fill the book and make pages.

Here’s what you need:

• Eileen Hull’s Pocket Notebook Die by Sizzix
• Hand Dyed Fabric
• Embroidery Floss or Twine
• Acrylic Paint
• Sunrise Stencil
• Stencil brush
• Dimensional Magic
• Paper Dolly
• Kraft Colored Cardstock
• Misc. fabric flowers and notions
• Tacky Glue
• Misc. paperclips
• Tulle
• Misc. Index Tabs, etc.

The How To:

• Die Cut the journal from the fabric.
• Create signatures with kraft colored paper
• Paint a base on the cover of the fabric
• Draw or cut out a pair of glasses.
• Using yellow acrylic paint, stencil and stencil brush to create a ‘sun ray’ type of pattern. Dry with a heat tool or allow to dry naturally.
• Glue glasses and favorite quote on the cover of the book.
• Tie kraft colored paper signatures into the book with embroidery floss.
• Add notions and fabric flowers to glasses and spine of book.
• Add washi tape and miscellaneous items to pages.
• Glue fabric pen holder to the last page of the cardstock.
• Tie tulle around book to close.

I hope during this time you’re able to set aside time to create.

Warmest Creative Wishes,