Dollar Store Wire Coil Book Makeovers | Sea Lemon
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- Опубліковано 7 вер 2024
- Giving these damaged wire coil books a glow-up! I forgot to mention: I bought these before the pandemic (almost a year ago). If this inspires you to shop, please consider online shopping to stay home. If you need to go out, practice social distancing and wear a mask. Stay safe 💛
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Happy to see you enjoy these makeovers! I forgot to mention: I bought these books before the pandemic. If this inspires you to shop, please consider online shopping to stay home. If you need to go out, practice social distancing and wear a mask. Stay safe 💛
Sea Lemon , I ordered three note books from Amazon. When they arrived all three had greasy finger marks and what looked like sneeze spray on them. They were not cheap notebooks either. I covered the paper inside with plastic wrap and thoroughly scrubbed and disinfected the covers while wearing latex gloves. I probably should have returned them but I needed to start using them right away . About a week ago I stopped in to an office supply store out of town and found the exact notebooks there that were pristinely clean. Live and learn.
love your videos! you inspired me to start bookbinding. my first project is a mini casebound book. it's coming together nicely. i would love to see you do a sewn boards bound book sometime! i do art and think it would be a great sketchbook since it lays flat and would be a great tutorial video. hope you have a great day!
Now every time I see a cheap dollar store book, I’ll think this book has potential! 🤣.
Both of those books look gorgeous!
Now everyone wants the discounted notebooks to fix them up like you did!
Internet Weirdness or a Miracle...? It's Saturday morning and I'm sitting at my computer/craft desk folding sketching paper with a bone folder into signatures which I will then stitch together to form a Christmas gift journal. All skills that I learned from you. Earlier I shopped on Amazon for spiral binding machines while I carefully removed the wire coil from a sketching pad... Then, this video notification popped up. So thank you, Jennifer, good job at, huh...reading my mind?
I'd like to see you take some more damaged wire coil books and rebind them with the same holes, but not using wire coil, maybe thread or something!
You re so patient with those coils.
I bought the bind-it-all machine because I love moleskin watercolor books but like spiral binding so I cut the binding off and rebind them with spirals! It works great!!!
I completely forgot that you were in my subscription list until you uploaded lmao
Love the idea of spray painting the spirals!
I have the Zutter Bind-it-all and I love it. I switch back and forth between making my own planner pages and using disc bound planners. Zutter and Cinch have different holes per inch ratios, so you have to get the correct binding wire to correspond with your machine.
Finally a book binding video that’s new! So great to hear from you again Sea Lemon!
I love this, maybe I'll even try it myself. 💖💖
I appreciate your post encouraging folks to shop online; every bit of effort at not mingling is needed right now. The makeovers were great - such a bright improvement! You are so talented, I love the painted cover!
i recommend sewing the coil close in the end. i do this to all my spiral notebooks and it prevents the sheets of falling off and makes them easier to work with
They both turned out cute. I'm not really a fan of the coil bindings. I wouldn't mind seeing you turn one of those coil books into a sewn book. What i'd really love to see is you take an old paperback and rebind it with hard covers or with new covers that have your own art on them, or making your own little animal or children themed hardbook. I did love watching the painting montage at the end.
Spray painting a coil is the easiest way to customize a notebook. So simple yet it really makes it beautiful!
i'd love to see a binding machine review. i used to work with professional binding machines so it would be cool to see what a consumer grade one looks like.
the Zutter bind it all out performs the Cinch machine hands down
Stunning painting 😍
I'd like to see that 50$ one if it's able to do different types of binding styles
Love to see things redeemed!
I don't "need" any more spray paint, but darn that teal spray paint is gorgeous. Love this video!!!
That’s happening to my agenda, I shove it into my back pack.
I buy cheap sketchbooks and uncoil them, then I print on the paper and recoil them again (as you did). They are cheap and the paper is awesome. It’s a bit tricky printing on the paper. You need to make sure you feed the paper into the printer the right way so the holes are on the correct side and the paper can stick together when it’s feeding through but once you have mastered it you have a customised planner or notebook with great paper at a affordable price without purchasing binding equipment.
I’ve used all three types of binding machines. The big ones are amazing, strong, punch lots of paper, and bind beautifully. They also take up a lot of space, and allow you to mis-punch a lot of paper at once. I bought a Zutter Bind-it-All, used it for a while, and found it to be fiddly, only closed or punched a few coils at once, and it’s really easy to squeeze the coils too hard and fold them inward. I sold it and bought the middle option, which turned out to be practical, easy to store, easy to use, and a good compromise. Sometimes Goldilocks is right on!
I like these fun videos and your painting is pretty. 😊
This is a great upcycle idea. Loved the turquoise coil.... I'd never thought about that. I will never be able to look at bent coils the same ever again. Great ideas. Thank you. Stay safe.
Wonderful idea with the pocket folders! I am going to try that one for sure. Thank you for your time and talent. Oh... I have the Cinch and it work wonderfully for binding.
I have two bindit all machines. I love mine. Give it a try. Lots easier than the screw punch you use.
Wow,those turned out really well..they both look better than most notebooks and sketchbooks I've seen online with designs already on them 😊
You can get some book binders that are in the $30 range that are all done by hand and it has plastic binding.
This was so fun! I never even thought of making over those spiral notebooks. I have so many I could do this to :) Yes please do a vid on the binding machine if you want to! 10/10 would watch.
I'd love to see a video about the binding machine!! Anything bookbinding and I'm here 😁😁😁
What fun to have it YOUR way! I have a Zutter, thanks to a Tuesday Morning find years ago. It doesn't have the ability to not punch specific holes like the other one does but it is compact and easy to use. I have used a huge, commercial machine and it was easy to use, but I do NOT have that kind of space. It is very heavy, too, so I would have to have a dedicated spot for it. The biggest problem is always remembering that the back cover always need to be turned around so it is on the top of the pile. We did a group project and there was a lot of learning experiences for everyone. It turned out that I was the only one who had used anything like this before, so I got to help more than I made things. :D
Love your contebt and your voice very soothing. Tfs!
Ooohhh, your puppy ❤️❤️❤️❤️
You are certainly a talented artist. I believe that you have saved several of my books through your videos helping me to fix them up with expert instructions! I appreciate how much you give back to all of your viewers. I think you can help everyone who wants to work on or create a new book! Thank you!
Use the photo album for sticker storage!
I have a Bind-it-All. I have one of the original model. It works well, but if you are doing a taller book, you have to work out where you want it to punch - sometimes involving a lot of trial and error. You need to punch the pages in batches, but I've used it for over 10 years and it still works great. I love being able to make my own journals.
You are a life saver! My sketch book broke
Love this! I am always adding cute covers to the cheap little notebooks I use. Plain is so boring! I have one on my work desk and one in a basket by my tv chair. Great for jotting a quick shopping list or making a quick to do list.
Please do more make overs. They are really cool.💜
Also, it might be useful to know that Staples will make holes in paper for ring bound books. Normally, you pay to have them make the holes & put a coil in it but I happened to have a nice recycled copper coil & some paper I really liked so I asked & sure enough, they could do it. It was reasonably priced if someone isn't going to be doing this sort of thing all the time. I am interested in hearing about the 50$ hole punch thingy though, I am really put off by the high price on the machines!
so very cute, you gave me so much inspiration
Great ideas, thank you I have a cinch and like it. I have not had any problems using coils I found on Amazon. You have inspired me to use it more often, using dollar tree supplies. Love your paint job.
Really nice. And yes, of course I want to see you revive the photo album...I want to see all your videos!
These came out so good!!!
Love the painted cover! So pretty!!
spraying the coils 👀 why did I not think of it. Thank you
those plant leaves look absolutely *stunning*
I'm in awe of your ability to build up colour until what looks like blobs and swirls suddenly become realistic depictions.
Ooh! I could make my grandmother a makeovered bullet journal for her birthday (but I'd have to get either big sheets or spiral bound)
Your videos are always a welcome addition to my week❤️
Thank you for this tutorial. I was able to remove some of the important aspects from my last agenda (plastic pouch, notes and address section and tabs to my new agenda. The manual recoiling had me going crazy until I watched your tutorial!
Looks so good
I’m very curious about binding machines. My mom used one at her old job, but it was for the plastic kind where the holes are actually slits.
thats lovely! thank you
I really enjoyed this ! I’d be interested in seeing you review one of the coil binders
Please can you do the photo album makeover! I loved watching how these books got a new life. They even looked happier too! I feel an urge to do this with some old notebooks!
I love this! Great idea to use something damaged with a nice upgrade. And the Cinch is great! I have one and made my mom a Dr. Seuss themed school calendar (she’s a teacher) and I came out great. You won’t be disappointed if you use one.
I love it ❤ Thank you for this idea!😘
It's never occurred to me to spray paint the coils! THANKS, Jennifer! :-)
These both turned out great. I really like the painted patterns you do.
I loved this tutorial! Would a thin coat of clear UV finish help with the paint scratching off the coil? Thank you for sharing.
Beautiful notebook covers!! I like the way you marked it off to paint. You have inspired me💕🐬
Not sure if you did a video on any of the binding machines but I’d be interested in seeing you use a Zutter. I’m considering getting one!
Nice makeovers
I've got the Zutter BIA. I really enjoy it. I've used it for years to make a book out of the Christmas Cards we receive.
Both notebooks turned out really nice, especially the one you painted! I’d love to see you use the Bind-It-All machine! I have one and have used it with some success, but I’m still not great at it!
Fun idea! Just a note, next time you need to use pliers with something that might get scratched, wrap the jaws of the pliers with fabric or tape or paper towel. Mechanics trick I have used throughout my life. :)
The painted covers came out so pretty!
Your dollar stores have such cool folder designs! Ours (in the UK) are definitely lacking
How was painting on the Canson sketchbook cover? Was it pretty easy? I've always wanted to paint on one, but I was worried the texture would be funky to work with. Thanks for the relaxing vibes this morning
It was textured, but paintable ☺️
Wonderful paint! Very nice, I love it.
jus awesome
A binding machine review would be handy
I love my Bind-it-All, I think it's a good value.
I love the painted sketchbook!!!! Gorg! I've been looking for inspiration for a pack of three canvas panels and you have given me soo many ideas! Thank you 😘
Damnn you used t get so many views back in the day, I guess times changed. You were my favourite youtuber as a kid.
Oou this was really nice to watch :D
Makes me want to get some clearance books and fix them up now 😋
Thank you for the tutorial. I searched your video library for a way to create a cover for spiral bound books that cover the spiral metal coils? I think it's called concealed wire-o binding.
Love it as always
Omgosh love these!😍😍
Great video! You can't use all kind of wires with all the coil binder machines. You need to check the pitch (the number of holes per inch). The Cinch has a 2:1 pitch and a lot of commercial binders have a 4:1 pitch
Good to know!
Those makeover covers are super cute! 🥰
I just picked up a Zutter, would love to watch what you would do with it ;)
Nice
I own the Zutter and it's quite handy. I just recently got it, though. It could be utilized more, though, and I would love to see what you can come up with!
Thank you sooo
More notebook makeovers, pleeeease 😍👌🏻
#17 _You always create amazing dollar store make overs. Please do more! Thank you!_ 😊
Love your channel. Inspirational.
brilliantly simple ❤️
Can you try the new mini cinch machine?
Nice!!
I love these makeovers! They turned out great!
Hello jennifer...great video🤩
PLS REVIEW THE BIND IT ALL!!
I have the Zutter Bind-it-all and it's a great little machine. There is some learning curve on how to accurately punch holes on a larger piece of board, but it's not a steep one and there's plenty of videos (not like when I got mine, as YT didn't even exist then - oi vey!)
Awesome makeover, great video as always 😍
Sea Lemon, do you have any recommendations for rotary cutters or guillotine paper cutters for chipboard?