Thank you for the great tips, especially using the Washi tape to hold pages in place! I have spent an incredible amount of time trying to keep my pages in place, even with using paper clips, I'd still get some slippage with smaller papers or doilies. Very clear and easy to follow tutorial and I really like the hidden spine technique, too!
I was looking for junk journal tutorials and clicked on the video. The moment I heard her voice, I subscribed, videos as ofbyet unseen, lol! Very soothing...
😂 whot did you exspect. crazy lady thet screaming on the other side while the ash of cigarete thet is in her mouth while she working, falling on her work!! 😂
Thank you for that, I know there are some very animated, cheery people doing journal videos but that's just not me so it's nice to know my style works for some people too. 😊
Thanks for providing this video and the link to the binder stitching👍🏻. This is one of the best video I have seen, very informative😃. I am making my first junk journal and I will be posting my journal on my channel, I will be linking this video...to give you credit because I am using your instructions. Thanks for sharing the knowledge🙏🏻
Thank you so much! This puts me at ease for when I do my next journal which I plan to do. Currently I'm working on a 3-ring journal because I was too scared to tackle one like this. After watching this, I feel confident that I can do it!
WOW. You have this down to a science!!! So thorough!! I don't know that I have as much patience as you do to do everything so perfectly but you have definitely inspired me to be a little bit more meticulous and methodical. Thank you! You're a pro! I wish I could pay you to assemble mine 😄
Thank you but I've had a LOT of practice. They didn't start like this, there were a few ugly ducklings along the way 😉. Give yourself a few tries before you set expectations.
Thank you so much! I am very new to junk journaling, have never done one and your rutorial has given me insight as to what to do. Will be watching more of your tutorials!!!
Great tutorial - so thorough and easy to understand. Also love that you shared which adhesives you use where in constructing the journals. Thanks fro a great share.
Thank you for such an enlightening tutorial. I make altered hardback journals using scrapbook paper so have never made a true Jung journal. But you have given me the courage to try! I am a new subscriber and will go back and watch some of your other earlier videos ♥️
Such a nice, simple journal! Thank you for showing how you made it! I made a couple of 'junk journals' and totally loved the process! But, I find that I like to paint in my journal, so, I am working on a new one that is devoted more towards my art. I think I will still have my fun with junk journals, but, I just HAVE to have a space to create my art! LOL
That's the great thing about junk journals, you can make them out of any type of supplies you want. I've made several out of assorted artist papers to accommodate that type of journaling 😊
In this particular case, the cover was easily cleaned with a damp rag. I believe I may have used one of the Tim Holtz glazes/seals to give it a more vintage look? It was a long time ago...On cloth covers, I use a alcohol free baby wipe on dirt and stains, but mostly leave them as they are and let time continue to age them naturally where they are most handled.
Great video. I wondered how to do this. Glad you popped up on my feed. New subbie. Going to check out your other videos. Thanks for sharing how you do this.
I’m getting ready to bind my first journal and this will be my “go to”. You are a great teacher! I do have one question I didn’t catch the name of the product that you attached the signatures to. I have subscribed and can’t wait to watch more!
Thank you for reposting this video. I remember watching this when you first posted it, and it was this video that gave me the courage to finally make my first book. I just love the way you explain things. Thanks again =^..^=
I love how your coffee died papers look blotchy how do you get them to look so concentrated in just areas of the paper? I love that look. It almost looks like you did not dip them totally but yet they are crinkled all over. do you know how I can get that look too?
Kenna Presley thanks I'm glad you like it. It's super easy. I did in fact dip them completely and even oven baked them for the darker look but then afterwards I just blotted more on the paper and let it air dry.
Cardstock could crack and tear at the spine fold, so you'd want to make sure you're folding in the proper direction (grain direction) to minimise that possibility :)
20:26 I don’t know how often you see the comments, but I wanted to ask about the little hinges on the Kraft Tex, it seems like whenever I do it, the book doesn’t open all the way or bend all the right ways. Do you have any advice? I tried making it flexible enough but doesn’t seem to work
Maybe you could fold it over on itself back and forth a few times before attaching the signatures and the cover. And you want to glue it with the cover somewhat open so that it dries that way. I hope that makes sense. 🙂
Hi Debbie! Great tutorial! I have been doing my hidden binding a little differently, but have just bought some Kraft-ex to make my next journal. Although, I have been making journals for a while I have a question for you. I am making an altered book out of a gutted CDV album and the spine is about 3”. I am going to make it roomy enough so that I can put photos in it. My question is how do I make journals lie flat when they are open or closer to being flat?. Often my journals don’t lie flat enough when open to a page making it harder to write. I in them comfortably. Is this happening because each signature has too many pages and I need more signatures with less folios? Maybe you know. Also, I did not know you have lessons in Teachable and think I might take one. Thanks for any help. ❤️ Juliana
Hi Juliana! I think that the thicker the spine, the harder it is to have a book lie open. So perhaps less pages per signature would help and also keep inside spine detached from the outside spine so that it can accommodate an open book, if that makes sense. Have fun, nice to hear from you! Xo
@@debbieanneEVG Hi Debbie-Anne... still here! :) Just been making more collages and gift cards than junk journals. I am looking for this upcoming project. Yes, I will put in less paper. I will need to reinforce the spine and I was hoping the Kraft-ex hidden spine would do that. Maybe I need to take a think canvas or a piece of upholstery to reinforce the spine first and then when it comes to putting the hidden spine in I won't glue the Kraftex with the signatures sewn in not glued to the inner spine? Does that make sense? Let me know what your expertise thinks. Thanks so much and hugs!!
What printer do you use? My problem with digital media is that my Canon printer doesn't print true to color, nor in as vibrant, deep tones of color as is displayed on my computer. Thanks for any tips and/or suggestions.
this could be as much about the paper as it is the printer. I find matte photo paper, available in various weights gives me the brightest, true colours. Also, you have to make sure you're choosing the right paper settings on your printer, those that best match the type of paper you're printing on - matte, glossy, plain white, etc.
If you use a colour laser printer, the images don't bleed at all. If you use an inkjet printer, there are some models that use ink that is more water resistant than others - not waterproof, but if you let the ink set for at least 24 hours, you may be able to coffee stain them. I've had success with an inkjet with a spray bottle or paint brush on the backside of the paper. I hope that helps.
Thanks for uploading this tutorial again. I also watched it a long time ago and have referred to it at times. This is one of the best tutorials for making a junk journal! Can you advise whether there is anything other than Kraftex to attach the signatures to the book cover? Trying to avoid buying more things at the moment ! Thank you so much.
Blue Mac thank you, I'm glad you find this tut helpful. You can certainly use Tyvek (like tear-proof mail envelopes) or fabric but the main reason I encourage Kraft Tex is that it's just rigid enough and flexible enough to hold the shape of the original spine. Thinner materials won't so you'll find your spine flaps around. But don't spend money you don't have until you feel invested in this hobby and would use it regularly. I've seen a Kraft Tex sampler pack you can buy for cheaper and the pieces are a great size and would make several books. Hope that helps xo
Thank you so much for your quick reply. Great advice and I will wait and get some Kraft Tex now I know why you use it and that it will do a better job.
Cool, I live in Toronto now, however I grew up and went to uni. in Sudbury. I love the North and it’s people. I miss it a lot. Have been to north bay many times.
Can you leave a lot of pages in the book and not take the spine out sew the 10 pages of the paper you have to the spine of the book so you you have a lot of room to put the spine in the book . So you have to put more pages through the book. Hope you understand sorry
Thanks for sharing. I'm new to making junk journals and UA-cam. I'd love it if you'd stop by my channel and check out my first junk journal and give me your feedback! Thanks for sharing this helpful video and hope you will stop by and say hi too! Thanks!
So interesting and your voice is so soothing! No music no long preamble - just good info!
Thank you so much 🙂
Fabulous how much info you packed into a 23 minute vid. MUCH appreciated 👍🏼🤗😎
Glad it was helpful!
This was such a good example thank you from South Africa 🇿🇦 your work is gorgeous
Thank you very much!
Love listening to your voice. So calming ❤
That's so kind my friend, thank you! ❤️
For some reason, this is the hard part for me! Thanks for helping me to understand!
This craft can take a while to fully grasp, just try and have fun with it 🙂
I'm a newbie to junk journaling and I found this vid to be extremely helpful. TFS!
So glad to hear it. Thanks!
I just watched this & as a newbie, I've learned a lot...thank you!! Even though this video is 5 yrs old, it's definitely helpful to me right now! ❤❤
That's really lovely to hear, thank you. Have fun on your new journal making adventures! ❤️
Just finding this amazing tutorial from 2018
I love your videos. You are so detailed and such a calm voice. Thanks!
Thank you for such kind words!
Wonderful info. I made one journal so far and used fabric to hide the spine threads. The hidden spine is another great option. Thank you.
You're welcome, thanks for watching. Enjoy your journal making journey!
So so simple when the explanation is clear and precise. Thank you from a newbie🙏🏻💖😀
I'm so glad it was helpful. Welcome to the clan :D
You are soooo easy to listen to. So easy.
That's such a nice thing to say, thank you!
Thank you for the great tips, especially using the Washi tape to hold pages in place! I have spent an incredible amount of time trying to keep my pages in place, even with using paper clips, I'd still get some slippage with smaller papers or doilies. Very clear and easy to follow tutorial and I really like the hidden spine technique, too!
Your tutorial is so easy to follow and I already watch your tutorial the stitching one was all easy to follow as well
Glad it was helpful!
Everything explained very clearly in a calm relaxing voice.
I was looking for junk journal tutorials and clicked on the video. The moment I heard her voice, I subscribed, videos as ofbyet unseen, lol! Very soothing...
😂 whot did you exspect. crazy lady thet screaming on the other side while the ash of cigarete thet is in her mouth while she working, falling on her work!! 😂
Youre the best talker, so calm and relaxed. I need that, i Love that. You are very inspired. Thank you😍
Thank you for that, I know there are some very animated, cheery people doing journal videos but that's just not me so it's nice to know my style works for some people too. 😊
Oh - this was so very helpful! I will watch it multiple times to gain confidence. Thank you!!
So glad you find it helpful. Have fun!
Thanks for providing this video and the link to the binder stitching👍🏻. This is one of the best video I have seen, very informative😃. I am making my first junk journal and I will be posting my journal on my channel, I will be linking this video...to give you credit because I am using your instructions. Thanks for sharing the knowledge🙏🏻
Thank you so much for the kind words, I'm so pleased you enjoyed the instructions :)
Simple and clear…thanks!
You're welcome! Happy crafting 😊
Just what I was looking for!
That's wonderful. Thank you for watching!
Great tutorial! Very thorough and understandable! TFS!
Thank you so much! This puts me at ease for when I do my next journal which I plan to do. Currently I'm working on a 3-ring journal because I was too scared to tackle one like this. After watching this, I feel confident that I can do it!
WOW. You have this down to a science!!! So thorough!! I don't know that I have as much patience as you do to do everything so perfectly but you have definitely inspired me to be a little bit more meticulous and methodical. Thank you! You're a pro! I wish I could pay you to assemble mine 😄
Thank you but I've had a LOT of practice. They didn't start like this, there were a few ugly ducklings along the way 😉. Give yourself a few tries before you set expectations.
You are AHHHHHMAZING! So thankful I found you!!!!!
thank you so much Pat! :D
Thanks very much, always happy to watch you make a used book journal. Great refresher you tube .
Great job explaining everything was easy to follow and will try this.
Thank you so much! I am very new to junk journaling, have never done one and your rutorial has given me insight as to what to do. Will be watching more of your tutorials!!!
Superb tutorial!
Thank you, I'm so glad you enjoyed it! 😊
Great tutorial - so thorough and easy to understand. Also love that you shared which adhesives you use where in constructing the journals. Thanks fro a great share.
Great tutorial! Thanks!
Glad it was helpful!
This is a brilliant idea! Thanks for sharing.
You're welcome. I'm glad you like it.
Thank you Debbie!
Tres bien j'ai bien vue votre video super chouette mercies beaucoup
Thank you for such an enlightening tutorial. I make altered hardback journals using scrapbook paper so have never made a true Jung journal. But you have given me the courage to try! I am a new subscriber and will go back and watch some of your other earlier videos ♥️
Thank you, have fun with it!
Such a nice, simple journal! Thank you for showing how you made it!
I made a couple of 'junk journals' and totally loved the process! But, I find that I like to paint in my journal, so, I am working on a new one that is devoted more towards my art.
I think I will still have my fun with junk journals, but, I just HAVE to have a space to create my art! LOL
That's the great thing about junk journals, you can make them out of any type of supplies you want. I've made several out of assorted artist papers to accommodate that type of journaling 😊
Excellent tutorial..... well explained. Will definitely try to make it. Thanks for sharing your fantastic work 😊
You're welcome, have fun!
Learning so much
That's great!
Yes, very helpful. TFS
thank you
so many great ideas in this video! TY
Excellent tutorial. Thank you.
Thank you for the refresher course!
Fantastic instructional video ! TFS :-)
Gracias por compartir.
Your a Gem Thanks Debbie .Thoroughly enjoyed viewing this tutorial. ~ Nikki 💖 xxx
Fun tutorial! It's always nice to see the process others use!
I am going to try this!
Love your JJ's. What do you use to clean the book cover and give them that beautiful sheen?
In this particular case, the cover was easily cleaned with a damp rag. I believe I may have used one of the Tim Holtz glazes/seals to give it a more vintage look? It was a long time ago...On cloth covers, I use a alcohol free baby wipe on dirt and stains, but mostly leave them as they are and let time continue to age them naturally where they are most handled.
Love your work. Thank you for sharing and inspiring. Can you tell which brand of double sided tape you use?
You're welcome, and thank you so much. This is what I use: amzn.to/2wjHgVD :)
Great video. I wondered how to do this. Glad you popped up on my feed. New subbie. Going to check out your other videos. Thanks for sharing how you do this.
Hi I am new to your channel and enjoying your videos! I am also a UA-camr and I love making journals!
Thank you, nice to meet you :)
Awesome tutorial, thank you for uploading!
Thanks for the tutorial, easy to follow. For the Digi printables do you print onto regular copy paper or card stock for the journal pages?
No I prefer matte photo paper. Here's some info on paper and printers ua-cam.com/video/cuCc_yPOj3Y/v-deo.html
Love it! ♡ :) A big help and it looks easier that going through the actual spine too. :) ♡ TFS! :)
This was sooo helpful, many thanks for sharing!
I’m getting ready to bind my first journal and this will be my “go to”. You are a great teacher! I do have one question I didn’t catch the name of the product that you attached the signatures to. I have subscribed and can’t wait to watch more!
The info is right below the video. It's called Kraft tex: amzn.to/1PeLADF . Have fun! 🙂
Thank you so much!
Thank you for sharing this 😀 I am about to use a book that I want distress a bit also 🙂
I always enjoy your tutorials!
Thank you for this tutorial. Very helpful.
Thank you for sharing your process. Sue💜
Thank you for this!! I am very new to this and was considering this. now I think I might be able to handle it!!👍
Thank you for reposting this video. I remember watching this when you first posted it, and it was this video that gave me the courage to finally make my first book. I just love the way you explain things. Thanks again =^..^=
Beautiful! This is really cool!
Very informative, thanks so much!
I love how your coffee died papers look blotchy how do you get them to look so concentrated in just areas of the paper? I love that look. It almost looks like you did not dip them totally but yet they are crinkled all over. do you know how I can get that look too?
Kenna Presley thanks I'm glad you like it. It's super easy. I did in fact dip them completely and even oven baked them for the darker look but then afterwards I just blotted more on the paper and let it air dry.
Ephemera's Vintage Garden awesome. It must be the additional blotting after the oven! Thanks
Kenna Presley exactly. It was intentional. I wanted the extra grunge. Thanks for watching 😊
Very pretty. Tfs
Could I use a different glue instead if the double stick tape?
Yes, a permanent glue works best.
This is my first video of yours, thank you! I learned a lot! Do you have a tutorial on coffee staining papers?
Robin Donnelly welcome to my channel. These are by a few crafty friends www.vintagejunkjournals.com/coffee-dyeing.html
Question...can you use card stock paper instead of the craft paper you’re using? Will it be flexible and strong?
Card stock is not flexible. It is strong tho!
Cardstock could crack and tear at the spine fold, so you'd want to make sure you're folding in the proper direction (grain direction) to minimise that possibility :)
Ephemera's Vintage Garden thank you!
20:26 I don’t know how often you see the comments, but I wanted to ask about the little hinges on the Kraft Tex, it seems like whenever I do it, the book doesn’t open all the way or bend all the right ways. Do you have any advice? I tried making it flexible enough but doesn’t seem to work
Maybe you could fold it over on itself back and forth a few times before attaching the signatures and the cover. And you want to glue it with the cover somewhat open so that it dries that way. I hope that makes sense. 🙂
@@debbieanneEVG thank you so much! I will try that on my next journal
What kind of paper did you print your digital paper on? It came out so crisp and perfect.
Kim McGeorge it was 2 yrs ago but I think it was copy paper in my laser printer. Sometimes though I use matte photo paper in my inkjet printer.
Hi Debbie! Great tutorial! I have been doing my hidden binding a little differently, but have just bought some Kraft-ex to make my next journal. Although, I have been making journals for a while I have a question for you. I am making an altered book out of a gutted CDV album and the spine is about 3”. I am going to make it roomy enough so that I can put photos in it. My question is how do I make journals lie flat when they are open or closer to being flat?. Often my journals don’t lie flat enough when open to a page making it harder to write. I in them comfortably. Is this happening because each signature has too many pages and I need more signatures with less folios? Maybe you know. Also, I did not know you have lessons in Teachable and think I might take one. Thanks for any help. ❤️ Juliana
Hi Juliana! I think that the thicker the spine, the harder it is to have a book lie open. So perhaps less pages per signature would help and also keep inside spine detached from the outside spine so that it can accommodate an open book, if that makes sense. Have fun, nice to hear from you! Xo
@@debbieanneEVG Hi Debbie-Anne... still here! :) Just been making more collages and gift cards than junk journals. I am looking for this upcoming project. Yes, I will put in less paper. I will need to reinforce the spine and I was hoping the Kraft-ex hidden spine would do that. Maybe I need to take a think canvas or a piece of upholstery to reinforce the spine first and then when it comes to putting the hidden spine in I won't glue the Kraftex with the signatures sewn in not glued to the inner spine? Does that make sense? Let me know what your expertise thinks. Thanks so much and hugs!!
Yes that's exactly how I'd do it. Hope you have fun with it and it does the trick. 👍😘
@@debbieanneEVG Thanks Debbie-Anne!! Have a good evening!!
What printer do you use? My problem with digital media is that my Canon printer doesn't print true to color, nor in as vibrant, deep tones of color as is displayed on my computer. Thanks for any tips and/or suggestions.
this could be as much about the paper as it is the printer. I find matte photo paper, available in various weights gives me the brightest, true colours. Also, you have to make sure you're choosing the right paper settings on your printer, those that best match the type of paper you're printing on - matte, glossy, plain white, etc.
What is “Craftex”-the material you used for the spine?
If you check the link below the video it will take you to it :)
Omg are you from north bay? I grew up there!
Wow, small world!!!
I can't find Kraft Tex here unfortunately, anything else that you recommend to replace it? 🥺 Thank you!
Perhaps using chipboard with a layer of fabric? The chipboard alone could weaken at the folds, fabric could reinforce and give it flexibility?
I’m new, does coffee not smear your digitals?
If you use a colour laser printer, the images don't bleed at all. If you use an inkjet printer, there are some models that use ink that is more water resistant than others - not waterproof, but if you let the ink set for at least 24 hours, you may be able to coffee stain them. I've had success with an inkjet with a spray bottle or paint brush on the backside of the paper. I hope that helps.
Thanks for uploading this tutorial again. I also watched it a long time ago and have referred to it at times. This is one of the best tutorials for making a junk journal! Can you advise whether there is anything other than Kraftex to attach the signatures to the book cover? Trying to avoid buying more things at the moment ! Thank you so much.
Blue Mac thank you, I'm glad you find this tut helpful. You can certainly use Tyvek (like tear-proof mail envelopes) or fabric but the main reason I encourage Kraft Tex is that it's just rigid enough and flexible enough to hold the shape of the original spine. Thinner materials won't so you'll find your spine flaps around. But don't spend money you don't have until you feel invested in this hobby and would use it regularly. I've seen a Kraft Tex sampler pack you can buy for cheaper and the pieces are a great size and would make several books. Hope that helps xo
Thank you so much for your quick reply. Great advice and I will wait and get some Kraft Tex now I know why you use it and that it will do a better job.
Where do you get your books? if I may ask
thrift stores, library book sales.
Why do you attach your spine over the inside covers, not under?
Constance S. Hanscomb to show alternate ways that these journals can be made. Not a structural reason at all, just a variation.
Is this a Canadian site
Joan Macleod yes
Ephemera's Vintage Garden Oh my goodness ! I am in MOncton NB and am so excited to find a Canadian site. Love it 🇨🇦
Joan Macleod wonderful! I'm in Northern Ontario!
Whats craft text?
That info is in the video and there's a link to it below the video :)
I cannot find double sided tape on a roll
I get mine on Amazon. Glue works also.
👍😉😊📚📖
Are you from north bay....phone book?
Yes 😊
Cool, I live in Toronto now, however I grew up and went to uni. in Sudbury. I love the North and it’s people. I miss it a lot. Have been to north bay many times.
Ha! Small world!
Can you leave a lot of pages in the book and not take the spine out sew the 10 pages of the paper you have to the spine of the book so you you have a lot of room to put the spine in the book . So you have to put more pages through the book. Hope you understand sorry
Sorry that's not very clear to me
@@debbieanneEVG that's ok
T HANK YOU j' ♥
☃️
Thanks for sharing. I'm new to making junk journals and UA-cam. I'd love it if you'd stop by my channel and check out my first junk journal and give me your feedback! Thanks for sharing this helpful video and hope you will stop by and say hi too! Thanks!
I'll check it out!
@@debbieanneEVG Thank you!
Very helpful thank you for sharing with us💕
you're welcome, I'm so glad you enjoyed it.
Thank you
You're welcome xo.
Loved this tutorial!! Thank you👏♥️