Making a Glittery Fabric Cover Journal

There’s something especially comforting about working with fabric, lace, and paper all at once. The textures slow you down. The process becomes quieter.
And before you know it, a journal begins to take shape almost on its own.

This journal started with a piece of blue patterned fabric that felt too lovely not to use. From there, I layered soft lace, sheer trims, and a simple elastic closure — letting the materials guide the design rather than following a strict plan. Inside, the pages are a mix of vintage book paper, music sheets, soft patterned papers, and spaces meant for journaling, collage, and quiet creativity.

I wanted this journal to feel gentle and usable — the kind you reach for without overthinking.
A place for scraps, notes, memories, and slow moments at the desk.

Collaged inside cover

two signatures

neutral papers

pages different shapes and sizes

I shared the full process of making this journal in a calm, unhurried video.

I filmed the entire process of making this journal and shared it on YouTube, from start to finish. The video is calm and unhurried, perfect to watch while you’re crafting or simply looking for a bit of creative company.
Click the button above to watch my video :)

If you enjoy fabric journals, junk journaling, or slow, tactile paper crafts, I think you’ll really enjoy this one. And if you do watch, thank you — it means more than you know to have you spend a bit of your time here with me. Enjoy, Lisa :)

ila & alice 🤍