{"id":6655,"date":"2018-11-06T13:19:35","date_gmt":"2018-11-06T21:19:35","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.davina.us\/blog\/?p=6655"},"modified":"2018-11-06T14:55:10","modified_gmt":"2018-11-06T22:55:10","slug":"diy-pen-quiver-for-journals","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.davina.us\/blog\/2018\/11\/diy-pen-quiver-for-journals\/","title":{"rendered":"DIY Pen Quiver for Journals"},"content":{"rendered":"

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On a recent research trip to New York City, several people at the library noticed my custom pen quiver on my travel journal book. Earlier in the year, I became frustrated with trying to keep my pen and my journal connected. After losing my pen at the bottom of various\u00a0bags or leaving it behind in coffee shops, I decided enough was enough! I had seen various different styles of pen quivers available at stationery stores and online. But I knew I could make something of my own using materials I have on hand.<\/p>\n

As a writer, I use my journal almost daily.\u00a0 Having a pen or pencil ready and at hand eliminates the frustration of not being prepared to go.\u00a0 Not having to look for a writing tool saves time too. This is a small little accessory that has improved the quality of my life.<\/p>\n

I’m working on my first novel during November’s NANOWRIMO – Read More<\/a><\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

Because I’m in a “use it up” phase of my sewing career,\u00a0I brainstormed how I could craft something from materials in my stash. I poked around my collection of materials and supplies and decided to use a left-over scrap of 1.5″ wide elastic. I spent about an hour fooling around with various ways of using this single piece of elastic to make a functional pen holder.<\/p>\n

Tips: I keep this size elastic in my studio for waistbands and recently I’ve been buying it buy the reel<\/a> from Amazon.com. I used a ballpoint needle<\/a> to go through the elastic without breaking the threads. Thank you for supporting this blog by using these Amazon Affiliate links.<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

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YouTube Instructional Video<\/h2>\n

As you\u00a0may already know, I’m in the process of learning how to make instructional DIY videos.\u00a0 Since this was a quick and small project, I decided to give making an instructional video a try.\u00a0 So I made the video and put it on my YouTube channel.\u00a0 Although I’m by no means a polished and sophisticated videographer, I think this demo gives you all the information you need to make your own pen quiver.<\/p>\n