Treasure Book Making

Natasa Marinkovic double majored in Sociology and Behavioral Studies—and then took a completely different route and received a Diploma in Beauty Therapy. For 10 years, she became the sole owner and operator of a successful beauty salon. During those years, she also devoted herself to her passion of journal making, book binding, teaching, and most of all, creating something out of nothing—or rather, turning trash into treasure. Her YouTube channel Treasure Books currently has over 200 videos (many of which are tutorials) and has grown quickly in a reasonably short amount of time. Because of the success of this venture, she now devotes herself to Treasure Books full time. Natasa resides in Melbourne, Australia.

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• IntroductionPart 1: What Is This All About?Why Sustainable Handmade Books?Repurposing “Junk”TerminologyWhy and How to Use a Junk Journal?Part 2: Getting StartedMaterials to GatherBook Making BasicsMaking Book CoversPreparing SignaturesBindingEmbellishingPart 3: Projects to MakeHardcover BooksProject Idea #1 Using an Old BookProject Idea #2 Using Packaging BoxesProject Idea #3 Faux Leather Look Book Envelope BooksProject Idea #4 Large Envelope JournalProject Idea #5 Junk Mail Envelope Junk JournalProject Idea #6 Easy Envelope Junk JournalRemovable Page JournalProject Idea #7 Twine Binding Flow BookSoftcover BooksProject Idea #8 Paper Bag JournalProject Idea #9 Fabric Cover JournalBooklets, Notebooks and Other Project IdeasProject Idea #10 Tissue Box JournalProject Idea #11 Repurposed Wallet NotebookProject Idea #12 Repurposed Handbag JournalProject Idea #13 Catalogue Art JournalProject Idea #14 Scrappy Staggered BookletsOther Project IdeasEmpty Pen BarrelsCereal Box LinersThree Tier Junk JournalAltered Book of PocketsPart 4: Where to From Here?How to Find Your Style?FAQJournaling PromptsConclusion