Thankyou for sharing. I'm going to make a journal for my son who is planning to travel. Then I'll make one for my girl and then myself. I can't wait to get started. You've inspired me.

thanks so much I had to make one of those to finish my skit for class in history u got me an A±

The leather maker in me freaked out when you broke out the Vaseline!  Petroleum products will break down leather over time.  The same effect can be had by simply using some Neat's Foot Oil.  Dillute your alcohol (as this will dry out the leather - and make it stiffer - not more supple) and give it a small spritz with a water bottle.  Then add Neat's foot oil - and place out into the sun.  It will be one half shade darker when done (it tans like every other skin) but it will be softer.  

Great tutorial. I plan on using this technique for a distressed wedding album. Thank you for taking the time to do this.

I especially liked the demonstration of dying the leather. Also you gave clear and detailed explanations.

Best final outcome and overall well explained ‘DIY’ on YouTube! And even explain/show different options. Thank you for sharing!! 🏼

You could protect the binding , by making a double cover. Overlay an outer cover, on top of the first. glue the edges, and saddle stitch it. This would also let you reverse the 1st/inner cover. This letting you use the grain side, as the interior.

The wraparound ones look so cool! I want to make for my D&d magic spells

Your leather journals look amazing! Thank you for sharing! Off to buy some leather to make my own!