Make Your Own $300 Paris Notebook for $30 Louise Carmen Luxury Notebook Hack

Save HUNDREDS by making your own Louise Carmen-style notebook covers! In this video, I’m sharing my DIY tips and products to help you create your own custom leather journal cover inspired by the iconic Louise Carmen notebooks from Paris. ✨ While visiting Paris, I designed two custom Louise Carmen covers in-store—(LOVE them!) and then took things one step further. I visited a leather shop in Paris, picked out a vegetable-tanned leather hide, and brought it home to create my own luxe DIY versions… for a fraction of the price! 🔹 $300 designer version vs my $30 handmade version 🔹 Where to shop for real leather (yes, even in Paris!) 🔹 My DIY tips for beginners 🔹 What tools you’ll need 🔹 How my version compares to the real thing Whether you’re a journal lover, stationery collector, or just want to save money while crafting something beautiful—you’ll love this guide! 🛍️ Mentioned in this video: • Louise Carmen Paris https://louisecarmen.com/collections/tous-les-carnets • Leather shop: Maison Fichet https://www.fichet.fr/en/home/ • Tools & supplies list from Amazon https://www.amazon.com/shop/loritata/list/2AZ65MYZG5P8M?ref_=cm_sw_r_cp_ud_aipsflist_9P6HSJF7DC40MK8G4G5Y 💌 Subscribe for more DIY, journaling, and paper-loving content: https://youtube.com/@lorianntata 00:00 intro 03:50 Maison Fichet shop visit 12:45 New notebook charms & Louise Carmen sample pricing 13: 48 More supplies 14:04 Dying process (epic fail & recovery) Get 20% off your next TopDrawer purchase using code: TIMEWITHTATA20OFF https://topdrawershop.com/ Goldspot Affiliate Link: https://goldspot.com?aff=25 Endless Pens Affilate Link: Save 10%: https://endlesspens.com/loritata Appelboom Scribo Link: https://appelboom.com/scribo-la-dotta-drapperie-fountain-pen/?tracking=Ua2RzLOGcwwiXyN9aRxQELU43cOTbRjcyQxU9KSOgMEl6cctvzTi1Ez2hzTTlYfm My Amazon Store: www.amazon.com/shop/loritata My Thrifting channel, Lori's Boston Found here: https://www.youtube.com/c/LoriTataBostonFound Music by Epidemic Sound For Business Inquiries only: Please contact me at loritata@makrwatch.com #louisecarmen #stationeryDIY #notebookcover #parisstationery #leatherjournal #diyjournal #journalingcommunity