Haley Franker Design

05/04/2026

Bookbinding without the sewing? It's possible!

In my latest video, I’m making a perfect bound notebook using a fully glued spine... no sewing required! This softcover notebook features a gradient paper cover and a clean, minimal finish, making it a simple and modern bookbinding project.

Watch the full process on YouTube!

5 likes, 3 comments. "Cozy Bookbinding a NO SEW Perfect Bound Notebook"

04/04/2026

Looking for something relaxing to watch this weekend? Check out my latest video where I bind a refillable, lay-flat sketchbook!

this video, I’m bookbinding a lay-flat, refillable sketchbook by hand using a structure that allo...

03/09/2026

In my latest video, I made two pocket-size handbound notebooks using a French link stitch and bright, colorful covers. Check out the full process below!

this video, I’m making two pocket-size handbound notebooks using a French link stitch—a smaller version of my usual...

02/04/2026

In my latest video, I handbound a custom photo album for a friend, created to hold a collection of vintage postcards sent by her family members from around the country. The album was made as a meaningful gift, designed to preserve and showcase these postcards as a lasting family heirloom.

This project features a unique bookbinding technique using an accordion-folded spacer between each signature, allowing extra room for thicker materials like postcards while keeping the album flexible and easy to flip through. The result is a sturdy, functional, and thoughtfully designed handmade book.

In this video, I’m handbinding a custom photo album created to hold a collection of vintage postcards sent by family members fro...

01/11/2026

Check out my latest video, a tutorial for BEGINNERS! Are you interested in trying out something new in 2026? This video will walk you through a beginner stitch that anyone can do at home - the pamphlet stitch. Let me know if you give it a try!

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the new year with a creative project! In this beginner-friendly tutorial, I’ll show you ...

12/07/2025

Everyone give it up for my favorite employee, the most supportive husband in the world

12/03/2025

Brand new video over on YouTube! Check out how I make my Japanese Stab Binding Watercolor Sketchbooks.

You can purchase one of these sketchbooks for yourself at one of my upcoming markets! Only two left this season!

📍Tini Christmas Market — Dec 7
Frankfort Township Event Center, Frankfort, IL

📍Hunt & Gather Market — Dec 12 & 13
Lake County Fairgrounds, Crown Point, IN

In this video, I show how to make a DIY sketchbook using an easy Japanese stab binding technique and a handmad...

11/29/2025

Support small businesses today, they will feel the direct impact of your purchase more than any corporation will ❤️

Interested in gifting your loved one a one-of-a-kind handmade journal or sketchbook? Reach out to me, or shop at the link in my bio! You can also find me at local artisan markets this December!

11/14/2025

Find me THIS WEEKEND at Fetching Market where you can get your hands on one of my handbound journals or sketchbooks, along with some other stationery. These make PERFECT gifts for anyone in your life who likes to sketch, journal, make lists, teach, or doodle. Support small business this holiday season!

🛍️ FETCHING MARKET
Saturday, November 15th | 10am - 4pm
Sunday, November 16th | 10am - 3pm

📍Thornton Distilling Co
400 E Margaret Street, Thornton, IL

🎥You can see the full process of how I make my journals by watching the video below. You can support me by liking and subscribing to my YouTube channel!

In this video, I make a handbound journal from start to finish using a French link stitch binding and a handmade Japanese fabric bookcloth cover. Watch the f...

11/07/2025

🎁✨ Holiday Market Season is here! ✨🎁
I’ll be bringing my handbound journals, sketchbooks, and other handmade stationery to THREE markets this season! Come shop in person and find the perfect gift (or treat yourself 😉).

Here’s where you can find me:
📍Fetching Market — Nov 15 & 16
Thornton Distilling Co, Thornton, IL

📍Tini Christmas Market — Dec 7
Frankfort Township Event Center, Frankfort, IL

📍Hunt & Gather Market — Dec 12 & 13
Lake County Fairgrounds, Crown Point, IN

Come say hi, shop handmade, and support local artists this holiday season ❤️