Do you have a Cinch or Bind-it-All spiral binding machine sitting gathering dust? (*raises hand*). Well dust it off and get busy making one or more of these 12 terrific binding projects. Many of th…
How to make a cinch-bound journal How to make a cinch-bound journal The Cinch tool is so fun to use. You can make all kinds of projects with it — for scrapbooking, or creating your own bound family recipe books, journals, albums or daily planners. You can also bind envelopes, pocket cards, memorabilia, decorative paper, page protectors,...Read the Post
Hi everyone, I have been playing with my Cinch again … I just love that tool! For those who don’t know the cinch is a binding tool and it is so very easy to use. I needed to make a handmade gift to give as a Christmas gift swap for a group of friends I get together with each month. After a little thought I decided to create a Password book … anyone who uses the internet a lot knows that you tend to amass passwords arghhhhh. I have divided this book into 4 different sections so that it is easier to locate the particular password you need rather than having to search through the whole book. Here is a pic of the inside pages … it has a section for you to write the website; username; password and any notes you might need. Now I just need to make one of these for me! Stamps: Sweet Somethings – SU; Mini Banner Day Alphabet – MFT Stamps Papers: White; Pink; Purple; Book Board; DP Other: Black Ink; Purple Ribbon; Button; Twine; Tab Punch; Cinch; Foam Tape; Copics
In my last post I compared 2 ways of binding books -- hand-stitching and using a comb binding tool. There's one more method I wanted ...
Hi everyone, today I have a great vacation project posted over on We R Memory Keepers blog. If you plan to travel this summer, create this easy travel journal to take with you! Record your memories, tuck in some photos, keep memorabilia in the envelopes, and your trip will be saved and easy to share. To create the journal, I used the Cinch Binding Tool, the Envelope Punch Board and the Cinch Journal Kit. The Jet Set paper is an older We R collection from my stash. I didn’t need much paper for this journal so using up scraps from the past was perfect! To start, I created some envelopes of various sizes using the envelope punch board. This is very easy … just follow the size instructions right on the board! Once the envelopes were created, I decorated the chipboard covers that are included in the Cinch Journal kit. When my covers were embellished, I punched my binding holes using my Cinch tool. Easy directions are also included right on the Cinch, as well as in the packaging for the journal kit. Next, I punched binding holes in all of my journaling pages, envelopes, and accent pieces. Once all of my binding holes were created, I added my binding wire to all the pieces to create my finished journal. I hope this has given you some ideas for a travel journal for your summer vacation! Make them for the kids too! Theirs could include pages to keep them busy during the trip, space for their photos and notes, or even coloring pages. Be sure to like Artsy Albums on our Facebook page to stay up-to-date on our tutorials, new kits, sales, and giveaways! Thanks for stopping by! Supplies: Affiliate links are used in this post at no additional cost to you. I receive a small amount of compensation when you click through and shop using the provided links. This helps me to continue building my small business. Thank you!
How to make a cinch-bound journal How to make a cinch-bound journal The Cinch tool is so fun to use. You can make all kinds of projects with it — for scrapbooking, or creating your own bound family recipe books, journals, albums or daily planners. You can also bind envelopes, pocket cards, memorabilia, decorative paper, page protectors,...Read the Post
This is a project I’ve wanted to make for years. I saved an image of someone’s flip calendar on my computer in an “inspiration” folder ages ago and am so happy to have finally made it! I used my Silhouette Cameo to cut the titles…
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At the beginning of last year, I made a goal to spend the entire year focusing on connecting with God in prayer. I read a couple books and did topical bible studies based on prayer and in August, I…
I love notebooks, I have MANY notebooks that serve many purposes. I write my to-do lists in them, grocery lists, ideas and I LOVE them. This allows you to get super unique and personalized with
Ok, admittedly I am a little biased. I have worked with the BIA since day one - and I do mean day one! I have always thought that the Bind-it-All is a clever crafting tool - so much versatility, and even after all these years, my original tool is still going strong. I <3 my Bind-it-All all the way! Both my original blue Bind-it-All and the Bind-it-All V2.0 fit within the space of 1 of these other tools! I don't know about you, but my craft space is at a premium! One BIA weighs less than half of the Cinch. So when a competitive tool was introduced earlier this year, I was skeptical, but open-minded. But, after taking one for a test scrap this weekend, I am not only still (very)skeptical, but thoroughly convinced that nothing comes close to what the Bind-it-All can do (and with quality and consistency). BINDING: I work in advertising, so I appreciate and understand the power of comparative marketing. But this is as close as I can get to the "Pepsi Challenge" of punching and binding. I used both tools side by side to make a few different projects. This is what I got: UGH! Bound with the competitive tool: The Cinch Egg-shaped owires - I had nothing but problems with the owire closure. No matter how many times I tried, the pre-set owire settings on the Cinch failed to create a nicely shaped "o" for the owire. If you watch the video, you can see some of my many attempts. The Bind-it-All in contrast has micro-adjustment settings. You can set the tool for proper owire sizes and then adjust in small increments if you desire a tighter or looser owire closure. I am a stickler for nice "o" shapes, so hands down this lack of function is a big red NO for me. I got rather frustrated while shooting the video, as I went through a boat load of owire trying to get it to work for me. I did give it a good try, even more times off camera. But, it does illustrate how much better the Bind-it-All is for getting the correct outcome. PUNCHING: There is a difference between the two tools in the engineering of the punching action. No doubt some will find it easier to punch with a larger handle on the Cinch, with materials laying flat rather than the Bind-it-Alls vertical format. The Cinch handle got in my way a little bit - but that could just be me. But it did feel like by my holding the material in place in the flat position, the handle would get in the way. It's a matter of preference - and I have no problem doing punching with my BIA. In fact, the punching action on the BIA makes a point to keep fingers out of the way of the handle and the punching action. What also bothers me with the Cinch punch are the round shaped holes. They look out of proportion to me, even more so on smaller punched projects. Again, this is a matter of preference, but they just look too big.... The Bind-it-All also has the versatility to punch holes closer to the edge of the page with the optional Space Bar - which is extremely helpful when using smaller owire sizes (but small owire sizes don't matter with the Cinch, as you will read below). And, the Bind-it-All requires less length of owire overall. On this 4" piece, the Cinch punches 7 holes to BIA's 6. I would rather punch with less owire. Call me crazy, but why use more when you don't have to? On a 4" piece, the BIA punches 6 holes and uses less owire. Back to those big round holes....on this teeny project, those holes look enormous. The Bind-it-All holes don't distract the eye. The rectangles are balanced...maybe it's just me, but it looks cleaner and less holey, more professional. I really don't want to notice the holes on my projects, if you know what I mean, And, in the above photo, the Bind-it-All is bound with 3/8" owire. Perfect for the small project. The smallest the other tool can accommodate is 3/4" which looks enormous comparatively. Much too big for smaller projects. Lastly, with regards to punching. The Bind-it-All does have variable punching settings - one that allows for the professional binding of "inner pages". As you can see on the Bind-it-All bound book - with the white inner pages - there is a nice overhanging of the covers. This is a punching option on the Bind-it-All (use "C" and "D" stop guide settings) that the other tool does not have. It's another nice versatility plus for the BIA. So versatility and customizability - hands down the BIA ranks best! Which brings me to owire........ OWIRE: Both tools use the same 2:1 ratio owire - meaning two holes (or loops of wire) per inch. However, the Cinch has only 5 pre-set owire closure settings (and you already know how I feel about those pre-set settings and lack of closing consistency), thus can handle only the five larger owire sizes you see here. So unless you are only binding "War & Peace" thick projects on a regular basis, you have no flexibility for smaller creativity. The Bind-it-All - again with variable adjustment settings - can handle it all. OTHER STUFF: Then there are the other issues, like size, weight, and general bulkiness. I know scrappers are generally tool lovers, but for me and others I know, space and convenience are an issue....so who wants bigger and heavier when the Bind-it-All does more with less space and weight (and for less $ too). Really? $99.99 for that one, and the Bind-it-All for 25% less!!! I understand the appeal of the branding with a cute little pink bug and the concept of making something easy. The makers of the Cinch manufacture other tools that are wonderful and that I use and enjoy. But I find it hard to improve upon punching and binding perfection. So, after what I think is a fair test on my part, I am standing thoroughly behind my favorite crafting tool - the Bind-it-All! The BEST! If you've tried both, would love to know what you think. If you love your BIA, tell me that too :)
Make your own DIY mini notebooks with the Cinch by We R Memory Keepers using postcards, index cards, and leftover scrapbooking paper!
Hi everyone, today I have a great vacation project posted over on We R Memory Keepers blog. If you plan to travel this summer, create this easy travel journal to take with you! Record your memories, tuck in some photos, keep memorabilia in the envelopes, and your trip will be saved and easy to share. To create the journal, I used the Cinch Binding Tool, the Envelope Punch Board and the Cinch Journal Kit. The Jet Set paper is an older We R collection from my stash. I didn’t need much paper for this journal so using up scraps from the past was perfect! To start, I created some envelopes of various sizes using the envelope punch board. This is very easy … just follow the size instructions right on the board! Once the envelopes were created, I decorated the chipboard covers that are included in the Cinch Journal kit. When my covers were embellished, I punched my binding holes using my Cinch tool. Easy directions are also included right on the Cinch, as well as in the packaging for the journal kit. Next, I punched binding holes in all of my journaling pages, envelopes, and accent pieces. Once all of my binding holes were created, I added my binding wire to all the pieces to create my finished journal. I hope this has given you some ideas for a travel journal for your summer vacation! Make them for the kids too! Theirs could include pages to keep them busy during the trip, space for their photos and notes, or even coloring pages. Be sure to like Artsy Albums on our Facebook page to stay up-to-date on our tutorials, new kits, sales, and giveaways! Thanks for stopping by! Supplies: Affiliate links are used in this post at no additional cost to you. I receive a small amount of compensation when you click through and shop using the provided links. This helps me to continue building my small business. Thank you!
Sandra's blog 'Mojosanti Pretty Paper Things' featuring inspiration for scrapbooking, layouts, cards, cardmaking, gift-wrapping, mini albums and DIY.
So many occasions and so many different personalities that celebrate those distinct occasions in infinitely variable styles. Some spend summer vacations
I got a new toy, it's called a Cinch, and it really is fun. Yes it's a very big hole punch, great for making mini books, and notebooks. I...
The Cinch Bookbinding Tool
Blog o szyciu, notesach, art journalach, introligatorstwie itp. // Blog about sewing, notebooks, art journals, bookbinding etc. :)
If you’re going to invest that much time into a DIY project like one of the ones I compile, you might as well remind yourself that you’re special, too!
Sandra's blog 'Mojosanti Pretty Paper Things' featuring inspiration for scrapbooking, layouts, cards, cardmaking, gift-wrapping, mini albums and DIY.
Office scrap paper This is what I had at work the other day. These sheets of paper contain data that I turn into reports. Once I am done with them, they go into the recycle bin. I get this much about every four weeks. During a couple of slow days during the holidays, I chopped a bunch of them into quarters to use as scrap paper at my desk.....but then I thought I would take it a couple steps farther with my Bind-it-All! Trimmed into quarters First I raided my stash of random Zutter Owire. I have loads of bits and pieces and different colors that I save for projects such as this! I also pulled out scrap cardboard that sits in a pile alongside my craft table. Since the scrap pieces of paper measure 5.5" X 4.25", I used my Zutter Kutter to trim the cardboard to 6" X 4.75". Along with the bits and pieces of patterned paper and letter stickers I save, plus a bucket of random embellishments, I made a bunch of scrap paper note pads for my office mates. Scrap cardboard and Owire! Zutter Kutter does the cardboard trimming! Scrap paper, stickers and embellishment made up the rest! Admittedly, these are NOT fancy - they are not meant to be. They are made with the backsides of old emails and reports with random office information. The cardboard may be tattered or bent a bit, and the stickers or paper mis-matched. I know my office mates with still love 'em and use 'em! Just remember that with your Bind-it-All you don't have to start with fancy supplies. Look around at what you have and make something special with it. Recycling and Reusing is highly recommended! Happy New Year!
An in-depth We R Makers thermal cinch review. I share my experience along with the pros and cons of thermal book binding.
I know this has been done before, but thought it would be tragic if this ideas was overlooked this holiday season. The great thing about a personalized notebooks from old storybooks is that there are
The Cinch Book Binding Machine by We R Memory Keepers makes book binding quick, easy and affordable. It is the best binding tool on the market for home, school and office projects. Punch perfect holes with customizable hole spacing on any size project. The Cinch is great for making mini albums, reci
Each page of this mini album has 3 pockets!
Most of my recipes are printed on 8.5 x 11 inch paper and stored in sheet protectors in a binder. But sometimes friends will share their recipes with me on 3×5 or 5×7 cards. I don’t really have a good
Cinch Notebooks Made with Cereal Boxes! I love crafts that use things that are on their way out to the recycling bin or trash...and I ...
DIY Mini Notebooks made from project life journal cards.
My Personal Planners are a FAVORITE year after year and I now actually have two to choose from - the Everyday Planner and the Latter-day Lifestyle Planner. With this collection, you pick your inside pages first - then you pick your Color Pack; which includes 3 coordinating covers, pen inserts, bottle caps, monthly sticker tabs and colored divider pages (that I'm going to show you how to turn into folders)! The Color Pack shown above is Mint, it's my favorite pack and is the one I'll be using for my own 2019 planner! But first - the question I'm asked the VERY most... how do you bind it? The simplest way is to print it at home and take your pages to any local copy shop to spiral bind. Spiral binding for a planner this size should be under $5. You can also have them print the pages for you; just save the files to a flash drive and take them in. However, if you are a crafter or DIY'er always on the lookout for fun, functional tools - you MIGHT consider getting a binding machine to use at home. I bind all. the. things. Planners, journals, notebooks, calendars and scrap pads - I LOVE having it in my cupboard ready to use for myself or to make quick gifts! I actually have two of the most popular home/crafting binders. The Zutter-Bind-It-All and The Cinch. I bought the Zutter in about 2012 and have used it for years. I recently bought The Cinch after reading so many great reviews - and although both are great tools, now that I have both - I reach for The Cinch everytime. It's bigger, does more punches per action, the wire clamp is more accurate and I've had less overall binding errors. So, I do recommend both - but will say The Cinch is my favorite. It tends to run about $30 more than the Zutter, but in my opinion, it's worth every penny. If you'd like to check them out (or add them to your Christmas list) below are links to Amazon. ZUTTER-BIND-IT-ALL | THE CINCH In this video you'll watch the process of me using The Cinch to bind my planner. I also go over TONS of tips and tricks I use when I make my own planners; like what paper to use, how to make folders out of the dividers, tricks for making firmer covers, etc. More detailed tips, pictures and planner hacks are below after the video. Just a reminder - even though this post is all about planners, you can do the same fun things when you put together my printable Journals & Notebooks as well. In the video I mentioned I printed my planner 6x8 - here's the link to the tutorial that shows you how to print regular PDF's smaller: HERE In the video I also mentioned the weight of paper to use on your inside pages... I recommend at least 24lb. I personally use 28lb bright white at home - but 32lb is THE BEST. It's so smooth; your pen will just glide over it effortlessly. If you are a "Print & Ship" customer of mine, I make all of the physical planners and journals I sell with 32lb paper - it just can't be beat. RECOMMENDATION: For most of my planners and journals (anything with 50-70 sheets) I use 3/4" O'wires. I bought all kinds of sizes when I first got my machine, but over the years, 90% of the time I use 3/4". Even though I now use The Cinch more, I still use Zutter Brand o'wires. They are exactly the same and are much less expensive. The first DIY upgrade you can make is a movable bookmark! The Color Packs come with 3 covers. I printed an extra and cut 3 two inch wide bookmarks out of them! Like my covers, I printed these on my favorite glossy sticker paper, trimmed them to size then adhered them to matching yellow card stock and laminated. Next, I punched each bookmark with The Cinch and simply cut a little slit all the way into each punch so I could clip it onto the wire rings and pull it out of my planner to move it around as needed. Remember though, it's not a hard plastic, so I made 3 out of one cover and will change them out as I wear out the holes from placing and pulling over and over. The next upgrade is divider folders! The Color Packs also come with monthly dividers. I printed 2 sets, 1 to be the divider then I trimmed the second one to be a folder pocket. I used a thin double-sided tape runner to attach it. It's great for holding receipts, lists, invitations, etc (and super easy to make)! I added folder pockets to the front and back covers as well. Another fun accessory to make is matching ribbon paper clips! Get a box of 2" paperclips and find ribbon that matches your cover. Cut several 3.5" sections of ribbon and follow the steps in the picture above. The trick is to put a little dot of hot glue on the back so the tie holds. Super easy and cheap way to add some fun items to your planner - or journal, especially if you are giving one as a gift! Another fun way to make decorative (and matching) paperclips is with buttons and little hair accessories! I got the owl buttons at Joanns and the bows/rosettes I found in the craft aisle at Walmart (by the bow making supplies). Just glue them on with E6000; it's a more permanent glue that works particularly well with metals, (hot glue won't hold very long). If you are new to this glue, please read and follow package instructions before using. Of course, MY favorite accessory for every planner and journal is making 4" over-sized bottle cap paper clips! I get my bottle cap supplies (flattened caps and epoxy stickers) from Fizzy Pops and I get the 4" paperclips on Amazon. Making them is quick and fun + it adds a unique accessory particularly if you are giving a planner or journal as a gift. If you are new to bottle caps... the circle images come on 4x6 sheets that you can have printed at your local photo lab just like you would any photo and if you need a 1" round punch, here's mine. Because I'm working with metal - I use E6000 glue. Last but not least (and sorry, I didn't take new pictures for this one).. is the PENS!! Every planner and journal needs matching pens!! The RSVP Pentel Pen has a crystal clear tube - perfect for slipping a little coordinating piece of magic inside. This is my FAVORITE writing pen AND it's widely available; you can get it almost anywhere. In my tiny Idaho town, I can even buy it at my local grocery store. When I need a bunch, though, I grab a box on Amazon HERE. Never... oh never - underestimate the power of a matching pen. It's magic. So... there you have it! I hope this helps get you excited to not only get your planners and journals printed - but also excited to make TONS of cute accessories to go with it! If you have any questions, leave them in the comments and I'll answer so everyone can read through them. PRINTABLE PLANNERS | COLOR PACKS | JOURNALS & NOTEBOOKS Don't want to make your own? 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Character Notebooks Made with Cinch Binding Tool This week I am sharing all kinds of notebooks and journals. This character notebook i...
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Upcycled Book Notebooks made with the Cinch DIY I love notebooks, do you? I have a bazillion notebooks. Some I write in...some I dood...
