Quick & Easy Journals Using One 12x12 Sheet of Paper – Perfect for Gifts or Craft Fairs!

Looking for a fast, fun, and budget-friendly way to create beautiful handmade journals? This simple tutorial shows you how to turn a single 12x12 sheet of scrapbook paper into a **mini journal**, perfect for thoughtful gifts, happy mail, or even to sell at craft fairs and online shops like Etsy!

These journals come together quickly and are endlessly customizable with pockets, tags, and layered embellishments. Best of all, you don’t need a ton of supplies—just paper, glue, and a bit of imagination!

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### ✂️ What You’ll Need:

* 1 sheet of 12x12 scrapbook paper (double-sided works best)

* Scissors or paper trimmer

* Glue or double-sided tape

* Twine, tags, and ephemera for embellishing

* Optional: a scoring board or bone folder for crisp folds

### 📒 Basic Steps:

1. **Fold the 12x12 paper** into thirds horizontally, then vertically to create a base grid.

2. **Trim and refold** to create tuck spots, pockets, or flaps—depending on your preferred layout.

3. **Glue the edges** to secure the pockets and reinforce the spine.

4. **Decorate!** Add tags, mini envelopes, journaling cards, or stamps to personalize each one.

5. **Tie it up** with string or ribbon for a polished finish.

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### 🎁 Great for:

* Last-minute gifts

* Craft fair bestsellers

* Pen pal swaps or happy mail

* Junk journal inserts

* Traveler’s notebook folders

Whether you go floral, vintage, grunge, or whimsical, these one-sheet journals are the perfect creative outlet and a great way to use up your stash. Once you make one, you’ll want to make a dozen more!

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🧷 **Pro Tip**: Try using themed papers for holidays, birthdays, or nature walks—and add a pencil, charm, or note to make it extra special.

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Happy journaling! 

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