How to Make a Ribbon Journal

PDF download Download Article
PDF download Download Article

Instead of spending money buying a journal you can make one using paper and ribbon. This activity is a simple, fun activity to do with children or by yourself.

Steps

PDF download Download Article
  1. Watermark wikiHow to Make a Ribbon Journal
    Hole punch the left side of the paper (where you want your journal to be bound.) There should be three to five holes, more if you want the binding to hold together better, though the more holes you have, the more ribbon you’ll need.
  2. Watermark wikiHow to Make a Ribbon Journal
    Some thick construction or scrapbooking paper should work.
    Advertisement
  3. Watermark wikiHow to Make a Ribbon Journal
    You could paint a picture , trace your hand, paste stickers or photos on it, make doodles, write a poem, or anything you feel like. Be creative! (Or you could use paper that already has a design.)
  4. {"smallUrl":"https:\/\/www.wikihow.com\/images\/thumb\/0\/09\/Make-a-Ribbon-Journal-Step-4-Version-2.jpg\/v4-460px-Make-a-Ribbon-Journal-Step-4-Version-2.jpg","bigUrl":"\/images\/thumb\/0\/09\/Make-a-Ribbon-Journal-Step-4-Version-2.jpg\/aid194216-v4-728px-Make-a-Ribbon-Journal-Step-4-Version-2.jpg","smallWidth":460,"smallHeight":259,"bigWidth":728,"bigHeight":410,"licensing":"<div class=\"mw-parser-output\"><p>\u00a9 2024 wikiHow, Inc. All rights reserved. wikiHow, Inc. is the copyright holder of this image under U.S. and international copyright laws. This image is <b>not<\/b> licensed under the Creative Commons license applied to text content and some other images posted to the wikiHow website. This image may not be used by other entities without the express written consent of wikiHow, Inc.<br>\n<\/p><p><br \/>\n<\/p><\/div>"}
    If you’d like, you can use several different ribbons to make it more colorful.
  5. Watermark wikiHow to Make a Ribbon Journal
    This is the most important step because how well you secure the ribbon depends on if your journal will fall apart or not. Make sure the paper is secure in the ribbons.
  6. {"smallUrl":"https:\/\/www.wikihow.com\/images\/thumb\/0\/00\/Make-a-Ribbon-Journal-Step-6-Version-2.jpg\/v4-460px-Make-a-Ribbon-Journal-Step-6-Version-2.jpg","bigUrl":"\/images\/thumb\/0\/00\/Make-a-Ribbon-Journal-Step-6-Version-2.jpg\/aid194216-v4-728px-Make-a-Ribbon-Journal-Step-6-Version-2.jpg","smallWidth":460,"smallHeight":259,"bigWidth":728,"bigHeight":410,"licensing":"<div class=\"mw-parser-output\"><p>\u00a9 2024 wikiHow, Inc. All rights reserved. wikiHow, Inc. is the copyright holder of this image under U.S. and international copyright laws. This image is <b>not<\/b> licensed under the Creative Commons license applied to text content and some other images posted to the wikiHow website. This image may not be used by other entities without the express written consent of wikiHow, Inc.<br>\n<\/p><p><br \/>\n<\/p><\/div>"}
    You can write or doodle in it, do whatever you want!
    7. Advertisement

Video: Make a Ribbon Journal


Community Q&A

Search
Add New Question
  • Question
    What do I use to make holes in the paper?
    Community Answer
    Use a hole puncher. If it's too thick to punch, then use the extra strong ones.
    Thanks! We're glad this was helpful.
    Thank you for your feedback.
    If wikiHow has helped you, please consider a small contribution to support us in helping more readers like you. We’re committed to providing the world with free how-to resources, and even $1 helps us in our mission. Support wikiHow
    Yes No
    Not Helpful 12 Helpful 14
  • Question
    Can I use wrapping paper?
    Kim G
    Top Answerer
    You can decorate your journal with anything you wish. Wrapping paper will save time and possibly some frustration.
    Thanks! We're glad this was helpful.
    Thank you for your feedback.
    If wikiHow has helped you, please consider a small contribution to support us in helping more readers like you. We’re committed to providing the world with free how-to resources, and even $1 helps us in our mission. Support wikiHow
    Yes No
    Not Helpful 2 Helpful 9
  • Question
    How can I make it without ribbon?
    Kim G
    Top Answerer
    You can use twine, yarn or any other type of string to hold the paper together.
    Thanks! We're glad this was helpful.
    Thank you for your feedback.
    If wikiHow has helped you, please consider a small contribution to support us in helping more readers like you. We’re committed to providing the world with free how-to resources, and even $1 helps us in our mission. Support wikiHow
    Yes No
    Not Helpful 4 Helpful 8
Ask a Question
200 characters left
Include your email address to get a message when this question is answered.
Submit
      Advertisement

      Tips

      Submit a Tip
      All tip submissions are carefully reviewed before being published
      Submit
      Thanks for submitting a tip for review!

      Warnings

      Advertisement

      Things You'll Need

      • A sufficient amount of ribbon (judging on the size of the journal wanting to be made)
      • Paper
      • A hole punch (only if paper does not have pre-punched holes)
      • Magazines to cut up, stickers, glitter, stencils, pens, or whatever you need to decorate your journal.

      You Might Also Like

      Bind Your Own Book at Home: A Beginner's Guide
      How to
      Make a Paper Book
      How to
      Repair a Book's Binding
      How to
      Make a Flipbook
      How to
      Print Booklets
      How to
      Staple a Booklet
      How to
      Coptic Bind a Book
      Book Rebinding: How to Replace a Book Cover & Spine
      How to
      Create a Diary
      How to
      Make a Booklet
      How to
      Do Saddle Stitch Bookbinding
      How to
      Unbind a Book
      How to
      Make a Sketchbook
      How to
      Make a Book
      Advertisement

      About This Article

      Thanks to all authors for creating a page that has been read 69,298 times.

      Did this article help you?

      Advertisement