Supplies:
Elmer’s Adhesives
Simplicity Rotary Cutting Machine

These personal journals, created with strips of paper, are super fast when using an electric rotary cutting machine, and they have a secret technique that binds them all together.” 

Instructions:

• Cut a strip of paper with the pinking blade of machine #1 for the journal.
• Cut a strip of paper with the straight edge blade of machine #2 for embellishments.
• Show components needed for the journal, already cut.
• Go to the nearly complete journal, and show applying glue to bind it together.
• Place binder clip over the spine, set aside.
• Go to finished journal.
• Show the other two styles of journals.

Some Tips:

• Cutting strips with the rotary cutting machine is so fast and easy.
• The rotary cutting machine cuts fabric, felt, vinyl, and several layers at a time.
• Adjustable guide for cutting strips; 1/2 “ to 2-1/2” wide.
• Making these Personal Journals is a clever use of scrap papers.
• The journals can also be made for a brag book, diary, bridal keepsake, etc.