Do I get anything in the mail?
No. This is a digital method: you get instant access to every template and guide the moment you pay. Nothing is shipped. You print what you want, when you want it. Leather, charms and tools aren't included.
I've never worked with leather. Can I really do this?
Yes. Nothing is sewn, and every step has a photo. Start with a passport or A6 bifold marked Beginner: it's one piece of leather, a few holes and an elastic cord. Your first one takes the longest.
Aren't there free templates online?
There are, and that's where the afternoon goes. Different sizes, no hole marks, no notebook size, and no idea which leather or eyelets to buy. Here all 5 sizes work the same way, and every design comes with its shopping list.
What tools do I need?
A craft knife, a metal ruler, a cutting mat, a hole punch, an eyelet setter, small pliers and a hammer. The starter kit on the Shopping List comes to about $34, and you may already have half of it.
Which notebook goes inside?
The one you already have, or any passport, A6, B6, A5 or Regular TN notebook. The size chart shows how to measure it and which template line to follow. Notebooks aren't included, but the 500+ refill pages print in every size.
Will it print at the right size?
Yes, on any home printer that takes Letter or A4 paper. Print at 100%, never "fit to page", and measure the 1 in ruler on the sheet. If it measures 1 in, the template is right.
Does faux leather work?
Yes. The Tools & Leather Guide covers smooth leather at 2–3 oz, faux leather and hair-on, what each one is good for and what to avoid. If you sell, call each material by its real name.
Can I sell what I make?
Yes. The journals you make are yours to keep, gift or sell, with nothing owed to us. What you can't do is share or resell the template files. Charms are small parts, so sell your journals as stationery for adults.
What can I actually earn?
We can't promise any amount. It depends on your hours, your prices and who you sell to. The Price & Sell Sheet shows you how to work out a fair price for each journal, and many people start with a few gifts for friends. Results are not guaranteed.
How much do the materials cost?
About $6–9 for a passport or A6 journal: the leather, the eyelets, the elastic and one charm. A5 trifolds use more leather and run higher. The Shopping List shows what to buy so nothing goes to waste.
How long does one journal take?
Most passport and A6 journals come together in an afternoon. Once you've made one, the next ones go faster, because the template is already printed.
Does it work on my phone?
You can read everything on your phone, tablet or computer. To make a journal you print the template, from any device connected to your printer.
Is it a video course?
No. It's a set of PDF guides and templates with a photo for every step, so you can follow along right next to the leather and go at your own pace.
I don't have time.
That's the point. The time goes on figuring out sizes and supplies, not on making. Pick a design, print it, trace it. You decide how many you make.
I've tried side hustles before.
This isn't one you have to join. No stock to buy, no recruiting, no monthly fee. If you never sell a thing, you still have 48 designs and a journal you made yourself.
Is it safe to buy online?
Yes. Checkout is secure, access arrives by email the moment you pay, and you're covered for 7 days.
And if it's not for me?
Your purchase is covered for 7 days. Open the method, print a template, and if it isn't for you, send us one email and we'll refund you in full.
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