Journal Pen Holder Craft

I love to incorporate pen holders with my junk journals so I came up with this super easy craft!

Supplies needed:

* Pen, of course!

*Fabric

*Ribbon or lace

*Fabric or permanent glue (I use Aleene's craft glue)

* A rectangle piece of stiff cardboard (but not too thick)

Optional:

*Clips to hold ribbon in place until glue dries (not neccesary but helps)

*Any emblishments you like!

Directions:

*Glue fabric on both sides of cardboard, let dry.

*Measure two strips of ribbon or lace to go around the cloth covered cardboard.

*Glue in the back leaving some room in the front for the pen to slide in, but tight enough it does not slide out.

*Let dry completely.

*Embellish and done :)

Note:I chose also to glue part of the front down since i just wanted to have one pen in it. If you would like to keep several colored pens in it, do not glue it on top to allow enough room for more to fit.

I glued a bow on top of mine that will stick of my Journal. You can glue on buttons, use an antique brooch, patches of cloth, hole puch atthe bottom or top for dangly stuff to embellish....cute!

Use it as a book mark for your journal or bind your journal with a ribbon tied around the front and just insert the pen holder to keep it with it.

This will make a cute handmade gift too.

I would love to hear your ideas!

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