Katie S kind of like unwanted animals at the pound, the sheer number of unwanted books set for destruction makes it impossible to adopt, care for, and save them all. God knows my book rescue is filled to capacity 😂 I do, of course, have old books that I will never repurpose. However I have let go of the guilt that I cannot save them all.
It is really hard for me to see books torn up or cut up or whatever. But I do understand that sometimes a book is either in the wrong language or outdated or just lying there even though it has a pretty cover or spine, taking up space but no one can read it or use it. So after this introduction and accepting how much the spine separation hurt as well, your finished journal is very beautiful and I really liked the charms you have used. The more the prettier I think in your case, they add a nice colour effect to the covers' and spine's dulled colours. Thank you for sharing!📚📏✂✏🙏🏻
That has got to be one of the most beautiful book covers I’ve ever seen. How lucky are you to find such a treasure! It looks stunning as your new journal. Looking forward to watching you work in it xx
This is such a gem, thank you for posting! I've been looking at a way to create my junk journal WITHOUT having to sew because I'm just not jazzed about having to do that. Plus, this is an awesome way to add additional pages if I need or want to.
I was scrolling through videos and up popped one from 4 years ago. FOUR!!! Wow! This was so fun. I think I like this no sew method of making a Junk Journal. Another thing to add to my growing list of things that I want to try. Lol. I really enjoy that you showed us the whole process even though you thought you made some mistakes. So we could learn from them. I love that about your videos. If you never made any mistakes, if everything was always perfect, I’d probably give up. Lol. I like that you show us the way you fix things. This was fun!! ♥️♥️♥️
I think it's a beautiful thing that your taking something that would otherwise remain on the shelf of the flea market. Beautiful recycling..Tyvek envelopes from the post office are great for binding as well. This is lovely!!
I just loved the process you showed... it's so easy to make and all the materials are really available at home somehow...I should have watch your videos early...love to learn more...keep teaching and posting new ideas dear..love you ❤️
Lovely! I make the ties end at the top of the book instead of the bottom and then the dangles hang down the spine of the book instead of being in the way at the bottom. Just another take on it! TFS🌸
I love this binding system, actually I really enjoy all the creations you are so very kind to share. Avid follower, trying to keep up; and lots to catch up . . all fun.
You can make journal by every otje couple pages you rip a few pages out and it's so much easier and works the same way and your suposed to rip pages out so you have more room for stuff, love your channel
@@49dragonflies That is true, and I've found that a problem so what I like to do is out scapbook paper and drawings on the pages before I use that page
Thanks for this, I learn so much better with the explanations of why things are done the way they are and sometimes the perfect version doesn’t do that.
Hi Bobsi, This journal turned out gorgeous! The cover is stunning and the charms are so fun! It will be interesting to see how you like working with this new binding method. I love that you were daring enough to do this type of binding for the first time on camera and that you were able to figure out ways to turn around those small mistakes. I think that helps people be daring too. I really admire how open you are . I don't think you know how much that really helps all of us. Have a fabulous day my kind friend. :)
Amy Williams Aaw, thank you dear Amily! So far Im really loving the flexibility of this method! I’m learning with my videos s well that it’s not about perfection, but about keeping it real and Zi hope this approach is helpful 😊. Have a wonderful Sunday! 😘❤️
This is fantastic information. I’m going shopping at a thrift book stores think the only thing I would change is putting the charms at the top of my book to hang over the spine as opposed to the bottom. I’ve never made a journal but I’m excited to try now!!!!
I followed your instructions and made this! You are right, tying on the charms was so much fun! I love the versatility of sliding my pages out for working in. Thank you! I also became a follower of the Johanna who did the original...thank you for the introduction to her.
I am watching all the videos I can find on book binding. This was very helpful..I also like the flexibility aspect of being able to add pages. Thanks much!🦋
Love how the journal turned out. I made a journal with a similar binding and I loved the flexibility of it. You can take pages out, move them around, and even remove them to stitch on them.
1st time watching. Thank you for this method. I've been stressing on starting my 1st junk journal and this video helped relieve alot of the stress and turned it into motivation. I will try this method since it seems so flexible to add or remove. 😊
I have been searching for a way to Bible Journal and you have given me the inspiration I was looking for. I can do so much with these books. Can't wait to create one. Thank you for the video, inspiration and motivation 💟
I enjoyed watching your process, often I get despondent and think I can't do this because of all the mistakes I make and want to give up so thank you so much for showing your 'mistakes' (or learning) and as I always console myself nothing is perfect 💐 only the 🌎
This is such a pretty way to go ahead and You have another option to wrap in your signatures. I've stopped sewing in my signatures because I found that doing the twine binding method by doing the wrapping on the outside of the spine it looks so pretty with a tied bow on the outside I just love it and I love that flexibility of having to be able to add more papers as you journal or just if you want to add some more artistic flares❤
Donna Matoi Thank you Donna! I make mistakes all the time so I want to keep it real here and I want to show it’s ok to make mistakes. As you said, we learn from them (or keep making them until we learn 😜)
I really appreciate this beautiful, creative, and honest junk journal idea. I am searching for ways to spice up my homeschool documentation, and this is going to be such a sweet addition to our school year this time around! Thank you so much! I love the creativity I am finding in your stunning ideas! Viel danks! Segen!
Ooooo! What an excellent idea for a junk journal. Traveler's Notebooks are my preferred planner system, but I hadn't figured out how to incorporate this style in journaling. I also really appreciate how you discuss your mistakes - as a newbie to junk journaling, it really helps seeing how you handle mishaps. Thank you so much!!
T. Corbie Thank you again!!! I also love TNs , but these days I use them more for planning and writing since I feel the pages don’t give me enough space and I have come to love a variation of pages. So happy this was useful! ❤️
Hi Barbara, the book that you picked for the. front cover is so beautiful. My style for sure. The charms came out so great. I love the mo sew. Congratulations to the winner. Also thank you Barbara for hosting a very sweet giveaway. Hugs and blessings xoxo 💋
Tricia McNally You are so sweet, thank you Tricia!! I’m always so happy to read your comments!!! You should give this kind of journal a try, it’s so quick and fun! ❤️
What a beautiful book cover! I am in the middle of Johanna's Nameless Journal tutorial and I'm having a great time with it. Mistakes along the way, of course, but I'm learning so many new techniques I've always been afraid to try!
Thank you for posting this process, Barbara. I have been watching Johanna’s series and really liked the binding method she used. Seeing it a second time here has clarified some of the steps she used. I appreciate it very much! Your book is beautiful, I have never see covers like this here in the States 😍
49dragonflies Hi Barbara, yes, I go to many thrift stores here, as well as some antique markets, but I have never seen a cover like this one, it is simply gorgeous!
What a lovely journal, I can’t wait to see you work in this one🤩😍 There is bookbinding glue available for glueing this bookbinding cloth. It is a white glue that is water soluble, so it doesn’t ruin your brushes😉. It is very strong💪 and you can use it for other paper projects also. Have a wonderfull saturday 😘
Love this idea! This month I am going to try doing journaling more consistent I have said that before but mean it this time! I really like that fact that you share your mistakes with us and show that even with mistakes you can still make a beautiful journal!! Thank you again!!
Emilee Christensen Thank you Emilee! I make mistakes all the time and I actually enjoy trying to fix them 😊. It challenges your creativity. Good luck with your journaling endeavors! 😊😘❤️
Dawn Killian you call it destroying, I call it giving it a second life in which it’s used and loved rather than have it collect dust on a shelf where it is forgotten....no need to leave a rude comment.
WOW!! You’ve “inspired me” to make one of these!!! I think I Can!..I think I can!!..I think I can!!!🙌🙌💓💓🙏🙏🥰🌟🌟🌟🌟
Of course you can! 💪🏼❤️
I have never made a junk journal, but now I definitely want to try!
YAY! Enjoy! 😃👍🏻
I have never watched anyone murder a hardback book cover before. 😳 but the completed journal is quite lovely. Thank you.
Katie S kind of like unwanted animals at the pound, the sheer number of unwanted books set for destruction makes it impossible to adopt, care for, and save them all. God knows my book rescue is filled to capacity 😂 I do, of course, have old books that I will never repurpose. However I have let go of the guilt that I cannot save them all.
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Love this! Thanks for sharing. Oh and you can save the cut out original spine and repurpose it as a bookmark!
Oh I like that...use it as a bookmark!
It is really hard for me to see books torn up or cut up or whatever. But I do understand that sometimes a book is either in the wrong language or outdated or just lying there even though it has a pretty cover or spine, taking up space but no one can read it or use it. So after this introduction and accepting how much the spine separation hurt as well, your finished journal is very beautiful and I really liked the charms you have used. The more the prettier I think in your case, they add a nice colour effect to the covers' and spine's dulled colours. Thank you for sharing!📚📏✂✏🙏🏻
That has got to be one of the most beautiful book covers I’ve ever seen. How lucky are you to find such a treasure! It looks stunning as your new journal.
Looking forward to watching you work in it xx
Rafaela Neumeister Thanks so much Rafaela! It was a lucky find!! I’m loving working in this book! ❤️
This is such a gem, thank you for posting! I've been looking at a way to create my junk journal WITHOUT having to sew because I'm just not jazzed about having to do that. Plus, this is an awesome way to add additional pages if I need or want to.
We are family. Big thumbs up. Glad you left mastakes in video it helps.
I was scrolling through videos and up popped one from 4 years ago. FOUR!!! Wow! This was so fun. I think I like this no sew method of making a Junk Journal. Another thing to add to my growing list of things that I want to try. Lol. I really enjoy that you showed us the whole process even though you thought you made some mistakes. So we could learn from them. I love that about your videos. If you never made any mistakes, if everything was always perfect, I’d probably give up. Lol. I like that you show us the way you fix things. This was fun!! ♥️♥️♥️
Beautiful journal! That cover is gorgeous! Congratulations Marcia!
I think it's a beautiful thing that your taking something that would otherwise remain on the shelf of the flea market. Beautiful recycling..Tyvek envelopes from the post office are great for binding as well. This is lovely!!
Diana Khader Thank you Diana!! So happy you like it! Have you ever used this binding method? Thanks for the tip with the Tyvek! ❤️
I’m excited to try this way of adding signatures. 🙂
I do this method with my softcover journals. It’s easy and takes less time then sewing. I always mess up the sewing but I do love the look!
The book you started with was beautiful in itself. Thank you for your "lessons learned" - I also would like the charms and dangles on the top.
Basically making a traveler notebook insert. Cute. Thanks for sharing.
Can’t wait til “we” start journaling in June. Have my TN ready. Congrats to the lucky winner. Happy Crafting.
Michelle Brown Thanks Michelle! Am really enjoying working in this one! 💃🏻
I love your warts and all approach, I learn so much this way when mistakes are shown because we all make them! TFS your so honest xxx
I just loved the process you showed... it's so easy to make and all the materials are really available at home somehow...I should have watch your videos early...love to learn more...keep teaching and posting new ideas dear..love you ❤️
Thank you! So happy this was helpful! ❤️
Lovely! I make the ties end at the top of the book instead of the bottom and then the dangles hang down the spine of the book instead of being in the way at the bottom. Just another take on it! TFS🌸
Twisted Artdesigns Thanks for the tip, might try the dangles on the top the next time 😊. ❤️
That’s exactly what I was going to ask!
I love this binding system, actually I really enjoy all the creations you are so very kind to share. Avid follower, trying to keep up; and lots to catch up . . all fun.
Bethany Richards Thanks so much Bethany! So happy you are enjoying my channel! 😘❤️
Looks So easy! And Thank You for showing your mistake & correction, not many do show this. I will be making one of these , hopefully this evening 🥰🌈🌟🌺
Thanks! I’m happy it was helpful! Have fun with this! 😃❤️
You can make journal by every otje couple pages you rip a few pages out and it's so much easier and works the same way and your suposed to rip pages out so you have more room for stuff, love your channel
artist forever Thank you. I have seen altered books like that, but what doesn’t speak to me is that every book page is the same 🤔
@@49dragonflies That is true, and I've found that a problem so what I like to do is out scapbook paper and drawings on the pages before I use that page
Thanks for this, I learn so much better with the explanations of why things are done the way they are and sometimes the perfect version doesn’t do that.
I vicariously get such a kick out of watching you create your journals.
Thank you so much for sharing your life with us
G F haha thanks so much! I hope it inspires to make them too! 😁❤️
So cute and super easy to do. Thank you for sharing. Watch the replay.
That was so simplified and easy to understand. I will definitely try it. Thank you so much 😊
Thank you Ruth! Have fun with yours! ❤️
Beautiful choice for a book! Though I'm more partial to sewing signatures, I think I'll try this no-sew method! Thank you!!
My pleasure, Angela! ☺️❤️
Great instructions , very simply explained and easy to follow. I am making my first journal. Thank you for sharing your corrections
Thanks Joy! Have fun with this! 😃
That cover is beautiful
I really enjoyed watching your tutorial!!
I find such treasures in some of your older videos.💜🐞
Oh Barbara! This is an amazing tutorial!! TYSM⚘
Hi Bobsi, This journal turned out gorgeous! The cover is stunning and the charms are so fun! It will be interesting to see how you like working with this new binding method. I love that you were daring enough to do this type of binding for the first time on camera and that you were able to figure out ways to turn around those small mistakes. I think that helps people be daring too. I really admire how open you are . I don't think you know how much that really helps all of us. Have a fabulous day my kind friend. :)
Amy Williams Aaw, thank you dear Amily! So far Im really loving the flexibility of this method! I’m learning with my videos s well that it’s not about perfection, but about keeping it real and Zi hope this approach is helpful 😊. Have a wonderful Sunday! 😘❤️
This is fantastic information. I’m going shopping at a thrift book stores think the only thing I would change is putting the charms at the top of my book to hang over the spine as opposed to the bottom. I’ve never made a journal but I’m excited to try now!!!!
Thanks Trish! Have fun with this! 😃❤️
I followed your instructions and made this! You are right, tying on the charms was so much fun! I love the versatility of sliding my pages out for working in. Thank you! I also became a follower of the Johanna who did the original...thank you for the introduction to her.
Paula DeVoy Thanks Paula! So happy you enjoyed the process! ❤️
I love the cover it turned out really lovely, thank you for sharing.
I am watching all the videos I can find on book binding. This was very helpful..I also like the flexibility aspect of being able to add pages. Thanks much!🦋
I decided to make my December Daily in this style and wanted to refresh myself. Thank you for continuing to inspire me 😘😘
Thanks Brenda! Have fun with December Daily! 😃❤️
Love it, especially the way you put the signatures in.
Will definitely try this easy binding
You’re right it is hard to watch a book being cut😟😢😢but I guess we’re giving it a second life😀
We are! Millions end up in landfills…
Danke für die tollen Ideen und Tipps 😊
Love how the journal turned out. I made a journal with a similar binding and I loved the flexibility of it. You can take pages out, move them around, and even remove them to stitch on them.
Jeannes1234 Thank you Jeannes! I’m having the same experience with this journal. I’m loving it! ❤️
Beautiful Beautiful
1st time watching. Thank you for this method. I've been stressing on starting my 1st junk journal and this video helped relieve alot of the stress and turned it into motivation. I will try this method since it seems so flexible to add or remove. 😊
It turned out wonderful.
I'm also a fan of Johanna Clough's junk journal 💖.
I have been searching for a way to Bible Journal and you have given me the inspiration I was looking for. I can do so much with these books. Can't wait to create one. Thank you for the video, inspiration and motivation 💟
Thanks Gisela! I’m happy this was helpful! Have fun with this method! ❤️
Thank you what a beautiful book make a stunning journal love your work thank you
Thanks so much Linda! ❤️
This is a beautiful journal and the cover is so special I'm so happy I found your channel.
Dana Moore Thanks so much Dana!!! So happy you enjoyed this!!! ❤️
What a gorgeous book cover! I love how you used it.
I love your signature pages. They are quite unique. And I too, love Johanna. I’ve been catching her series. I’m glad you’re sharing her with others.
Love the simplicity of this journal. Beautiful.
I enjoyed watching your process, often I get despondent and think I can't do this because of all the mistakes I make and want to give up so thank you so much for showing your 'mistakes' (or learning) and as I always console myself nothing is perfect 💐 only the 🌎
Cassie&Belle S Thank you so much! I make mistakes all the time and I enjoy the challenge of finding a creative way to fix them. Never give up! 😊❤️
This is such a pretty way to go ahead and You have another option to wrap in your signatures. I've stopped sewing in my signatures because I found that doing the twine binding method by doing the wrapping on the outside of the spine it looks so pretty with a tied bow on the outside I just love it and I love that flexibility of having to be able to add more papers as you journal or just if you want to add some more artistic flares❤
Your journal is beautiful! Mistakes to show is ok, it shows us we all make them and we learn from them. Thanks for sharing! ❤️
Donna Matoi Thank you Donna! I make mistakes all the time so I want to keep it real here and I want to show it’s ok to make mistakes. As you said, we learn from them (or keep making them until we learn 😜)
Just now watching this video.... I am exited to try this method of binding. I like easy. Thank you!
Neat idea,turned out very nice!
Beautiful cover and its such a quick method isn't it... Lots of bling on the bottom too. ❤️❤️ Congrats to Marcia for winning 😁😁
Chattylaine - Elaine Thornton Thanks Elaine! Yes, quick and fun to make. Loving it so far! ❤️
Just found this. LOVE the idea .
Looks like it is just waiting for more magic!
Sally Johnson aaaw, thank you Sally! Let’s see 😬😘❤️
Loved your no sew junk journal. Thank s for sharing. I subscribed to your channel. Crafty hugs💜💜💜
I love the way you can add pages in and take them out, I'm going to give this a try!
Susan Fiano Thanks Susan! I’m loving the flexibility of this method. Have fun making yours! ❤️
@@49dragonflies can't wait to try it myself
Love this journal and your work and video is sooo lovely. Thanx for sharing..
Thanks so much! ❤️
I really appreciate this beautiful, creative, and honest junk journal idea. I am searching for ways to spice up my homeschool documentation, and this is going to be such a sweet addition to our school year this time around! Thank you so much! I love the creativity I am finding in your stunning ideas! Viel danks! Segen!
Wow. Great video and ideas. Thanks a bunch.
Put the charms at the top to hang down the back of the spine. They will not he in the way for journalling if at the top not bottom. Lovely book! TFS
Thank you! I have done that in the meantime 😊
49dragonflies Ha! I watched this and commented the same thing a year ago! Sorry about that! Great video...ai referred a friend to watch and make one!
Twisted Artdesigns haha no worries and thank you! ❤️
Love both of your channels. Am a beginner.
Thank you! Enjoy this amazing journal journey! ❤️
Oh my gosh I love the charm and your charm collection
Ooooo! What an excellent idea for a junk journal. Traveler's Notebooks are my preferred planner system, but I hadn't figured out how to incorporate this style in journaling. I also really appreciate how you discuss your mistakes - as a newbie to junk journaling, it really helps seeing how you handle mishaps. Thank you so much!!
T. Corbie Thank you again!!! I also love TNs , but these days I use them more for planning and writing since I feel the pages don’t give me enough space and I have come to love a variation of pages. So happy this was useful! ❤️
Love the new journal and all the charms, so pretty and fun.!
Nan Mau Thank you! ❤️
Yet another gorgeous journal!! The cover is beautiful and I love love the charms you added on the bottom! ❤
tynkiella Thank you! They make me do happy!!! 😘❤️
Love this book cover and your journal...going to give it a try
That book cover is perfect!! I hope you use the spine in another video - it is gorgeous! 😁
Fun journal! Congrats, Marcia!
Ardella Koskinen Thank you!
You have the most beautiful books.
I was so happy to find you! I’m easily overwhelmed by too much info at a time and your video/voice was just right!!!
I’m excited to try this🥰
Thanks Cathy and welcome! ☺️❤️
WHAT,A GREAT PRESENTATION, NICELY SPOKEN. CLEARLY SHOWN, UVE MADE IT EASY FOR A NEWBIE
CONGRATS ON A BEAUT VIDEO.
CAMILLE AUSTRALIA
Camille Fulton Thanks so much Camille! ❤️❤️❤️
Hi Barbara, the book that you picked for the. front cover is so beautiful. My style for sure. The charms came out so great. I love the mo sew.
Congratulations to the winner. Also thank you Barbara for hosting a very sweet giveaway. Hugs and blessings xoxo 💋
Tricia McNally You are so sweet, thank you Tricia!! I’m always so happy to read your comments!!! You should give this kind of journal a try, it’s so quick and fun! ❤️
How much fun was this to make . Lovely xx
What a beautiful book cover! I am in the middle of Johanna's Nameless Journal tutorial and I'm having a great time with it. Mistakes along the way, of course, but I'm learning so many new techniques I've always been afraid to try!
RobinfromCA Thank you Robin! Johanna’s videos are awesome and so inspiring! I
Glad you are enjoying making your own! ❤️
Excellent video, thanks a lot!
Super fait avec de la récup bravo et merci cela trottait dans ma tête je vais vous copier merciiiiiii
New subscriber here!!! Love your beautiful new junk journal!!! ♥️♥️♥️💐💐💐
Thanks so much and welcome to my channel! ❤️
How can someone have so many beautiful vintage „junk“ papers :)
I was about to give u thumbs up than i realized i already did :)
Thanks again, appreciate it Nata! 🥰
Thank you for posting this process, Barbara. I have been watching Johanna’s series and really liked the binding method she used. Seeing it a second time here has clarified some of the steps she used. I appreciate it very much! Your book is beautiful, I have never see covers like this here in the States 😍
Jo Anne Owens Thank you Jo Anne! I can really recommend this easy method, In loving it so far! Have you checked estate sales and good will shops?
49dragonflies Hi Barbara, yes, I go to many thrift stores here, as well as some antique markets, but I have never seen a cover like this one, it is simply gorgeous!
Jo Anne Owens I’m sorry you cant find anything like this. Maybe on Etsy?
Love the book cover and I can't wait to watch you journal in it! The book binding style looks fun, too. I'll have to give it a try!
Cheryl Richter Thank you Cheryl! You should definitely give it a try! So easy and fun! ❤️
Great journal tutorial thanks for sharing
Love the idea. Almost could add a 4th if you wanted to. Awesome job.
I love it, it looks so easy I can’t wait to make one
What a lovely journal, I can’t wait to see you work in this one🤩😍
There is bookbinding glue available for glueing this bookbinding cloth. It is a white glue that is water soluble, so it doesn’t ruin your brushes😉. It is very strong💪 and you can use it for other paper projects also.
Have a wonderfull saturday 😘
Maud Hiemstra Thanks Maud, very helpful! 😊 So far it has been a pleasure working in this one! 😊
Perfect! Great journal with loads of room for journaling, ephemera, etc. Beautiful cover.
Barbara Leventhal Thank you Barbara! Happy you enjoyed this! 😊
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Congratulations to the winner
Gina Loves to craft Thank you!
Love this idea! This month I am going to try doing journaling more consistent I have said that before but mean it this time! I really like that fact that you share your mistakes with us and show that even with mistakes you can still make a beautiful journal!! Thank you again!!
Emilee Christensen Thank you Emilee! I make mistakes all the time and I actually enjoy trying to fix them 😊. It challenges your creativity. Good luck with your journaling endeavors! 😊😘❤️
Beautiful book cover. I'm excited to see what you do with the pages. That looks simple I like that.
Cathy xox Thank you Cathy! Yes, it’s simple and fun, you should give it a try! 😊❤️
You can make that junk book without destroying a book!
Dawn Killian you call it destroying, I call it giving it a second life in which it’s used and loved rather than have it collect dust on a shelf where it is forgotten....no need to leave a rude comment.
That book cover! 😍 Can't wait to see you work in this 😄👏🏼
notatboka Thank you! ❤️
congrats Marcia! and thankyou for this video. I am going to try it!
Rae Boyd Thank you!
Rae Boyd Thanks Rae! Enjoy making one of these! ❤️
Enjoyed your video, so easy to do. You did a great job. TFS
I love your videos.