How to make your own Moleskine Cahier notebooks

It’s easy, and all you need is an old cereal box and a paper cutter. Proper rounded corners require a steady hand or a special punch.

Step 1: Cut cardboard box down to desired size. I made mine 10″x7″ (for a 5″x7″ journal).

Step 2: Cut journal paper down to size as well. You might want to deduct 1/8″ to make sure the paper folds nicely into the inside of the journal.

Step 3: Round corners with hole punch.

And you’re already half-way done. Steps 4-7: Cereal Box Journal [The Long Thread via Make]