Greeting Cards Junk Journal Tutorial - Kettle Stitch Binding
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- Опубліковано 9 вер 2022
- In this tutorial we are recycling Greeting Cards and making a Junk Journal! PLUS a fun new type of binding. Enjoy!
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Just as I was about to get rid of my cards from the past 50 years, you give us a great video. My brain is already working as I think I can take our wedding cards and insert pictures of the guests! Most have passed away but their signature is on the card so I probably match whos who! I can do same with the shower card ....at the time, my sister took a picture of every gift received and wrote in the card the gift so it will be a challenge to match the gifts since we got married 48 years ago this December!! Interesting binding can't wait to try it!!! BTW the back of the cards are excellent for stamping on!! Thanks for a wonderful idea!
That's a great idea!
Brilliant!
Love this and everything that you do! So inspiring!❤️❤️❤️
Those old cards are a real treasure
50 years of cards! Lucky lady!
What a wonderful way to reduce and recycle your greeting cards. Before my mother passed away 😢she wrote a series of stories to my son about her memories as she was growing up. She wrote about every day events, taking the trolly car to town or going to the Soulard market in St Louis. Your video has given me the perfect vehicle to preserve this small bite of history created by a family member who is no longer living. TFS your beautiful talents with us. Your friend in the Missouri Ozarks, USA 🇺🇸.
Natasha, this is so exciting! I want to tell you that 3 years ago you were my introduction to the JJ world. I’m so thankful that my foundation was built on your work. Not only are you extremely talented, but your eye for detail and professional tailoring are what sets you apart from ALL the others. Thank you so much for the teachings and inspiration you so freely give us. I’m honored to say I learned from the best❣️
Oh wow!! Thank you so much Connie!!!!
My favorite too
Same for me! I saw one of her flip through vids and was immediately hooked!!
I applause everything you said in this and relate to all of it too. Natasa is the best teacher and inspiring crafter for me too!!!
My thoughts are that you are just an amazing teacher. You may think it’s too much detail, but for thous of us that still have a lot of learning to do, it’s so incredibly helpful. A beautiful idea for sure. I have so many cards I hang on to, and this is such a wonderful way to use them. Thank you for being patient with those of us that are still on the low end of the learning curve. Such talent!! You’re so awesome!! Thank you.
Boy oh boy, would I be SO lucky to come across your Treasure Books 150 Years from now. I would oogle and gush over the whole lot of those treasures,💗💗💗
Hi Natasha, I've only recently discovered your channel and I love it, you are so creative and so generous in sharing your detailed notes. I have always loved art and crafting and I've been making things for as long as I can remember, working with whatever I had to hand, and collected paper- all types, card and fabric. Not everything has worked out as planned, but now that I'm retired I have time to dedicate to my craft, to learn and improve and you are truly inspirational. Thank you.
I am so enjoying this new hobby. There just isn’t enough time in the day to do all I want to do! And I am retired! I do work part time but I’m always paying attention to things that can work in a journal. You have corrupted me! 2 ladies I work with are also hooked now. I directed them to your channel. I love all the creativity you have.
haha I love it, thank you so much!! There is NEVER enough time in the day!
I appreciate how in all your videos you practice the technique beforehand and work out any potential problems we might encounter and explain why a step is important. Your detailed written directions are also most appreciated. Thank you for the enormous amount of time you put into making all your videos. ❤️
you have no idea how many people have cards that they want to keep but have no idea how to display them. it's overwhelming sometimes but you have given us hope! what a fabulous way to keep them in a tidy place! thank you so much 👍👍😀
I totally understand because I'm one of them. Thank you for watching Pamela :)
I’m going to do this with the cards and bits I received during my breast cancer journey! I may also do an anniversary one starting with my 45th wedding anniversary and going back a few years from there. The I have a drawer full of various greeting cards that have not been used that I received in the mail from various charitable organizations I have donated to over the years. Fabulous decluttering idea that can have function and serve as a beautiful memento! I too dream that maybe my kids or grandkids might appreciate them some day…
Beautiful! Today, we are celebrating my mother's 90th birthday! She has a ton of cards from years past and I have often wondered how I could display them for her... what a wonderful idea, thank you! ⚘️
Happy birthday to your mum!
I knew there was a reason I have saved some of my special cards, I have a lovely velumy birthday card from my Nanna, about 35 years ago & a few letters from my Granny, both passed over 20 years ago, also some birthday, mothers day & Christmas cards from family, mainly Grandchildren, & very close friends ❤ I didn’t want to cut them up, but wanted to do something with them. You have given me the perfect way to preserve them forever ❤❤❤ Thank you Natasa for once again sharing your talent with us, you are one of my favourite go-to arts & crafts you tubers 🤗
What a good idea! Both for journals and as memory books - especially memory books. Much nicer than a pile of cards in a drawer somewhere!
So appreciate the attention to details & clear instructions. These design sessions make learning fun and enjoyable! I hope you continue to incorporate the written process in your videos. It blends perfectly with your teaching style & makes learning very effective. Thank you!
I FINALLY found a craft I can do. Your instructions are easy to follow and complete. Speed is good, also. I am now retired and can’t do any crafts successfully. I fail at crafts 101. Yours are easily manageable.
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This is just STUNNING!! And I have previously (2 years ago) bought bags and bags of old greeting cards from the thrift store; not knowing what I was going to do with them, but knew I'd figure out something eventually. And here it is; plus it is better than recycling them... Upcycle is where it's at!!! Thank you SOOOO much, Natasha! FABULOUS idea... as always.
MUCH Love & RESPECT... Deborah
My mother passed away on 2006...I am going to find all the cards she sent me over the years and make a memory journal to give my granddaughter...I think as she grows up she will find it interesting and maybe a look into the past of her grandmother's mother...my daughter remembers her grandmother well as she was in high school when my mom passed and can tell her daughter about her own grandmother about the times she spent with her and what a wonderful strong woman she was...thank you for this idea...you can make sure I'm going to make this one...as a Christmas present to both of them...a bit of our history if you will...love your tutorials they are so well done and professionally made...
I’m so thrilled you did this video! I have been searching for a fun & creative way to save certain cards from special occasions & this is perfect! Natasha, you are so creative & so much fun & inspiring to watch! 😍😍😍
Thank you so much Kat!!
Absolutely beautiful!!! What a great way to recycle old cards! I have so many I've saved not knowing what to do with them. Now I do!!! Thank you, Natasha!! You are so talented and creative! 💗🙂
Yaaaay!! I’m so glad!! Have fun😊
I LOVE this whole idea with greeting cards! I've got quite a collection too, and now I know what to do with them. Thank you! AND this is by FAR the best tutorial on this type of binding that I have ever seen. You are such a great teacher; making sure we all can see exactly what you are doing. Thank you for that as well!
I have a LARGE pic nic basket FULL of cards I have received. Haven’t gone through them in several years, but will do so to find some that can be repurposed into this fun project. Thank you for posting the binding instructions, too. I LOVE your written notes and instructions. I take a picture of them and make a hard copy which gets put into a 3-ring binder. I’m working on a junk journal for my daughter who will come visit the first week of October. The middle signature (will have three signatures) will be made from a thick envelope I received in the mail which will hold up well as massive pockets and will add fold out features. When I’m stumped for ideas, I hear your sweet voice….”how can I make this fun and creative?” 😬💝 Then something pops into my head and off I go…! 💝🧵💝✂️💝 Love you, Natasa!!! 💝🙏🏼💝
Oh my goodness, your tip about a blunt cutter is wonderful! I have SEVERAL! Such an easy modification.
Oh my gosh! Thank you sooooo much for sharing this! I have 60 years of cards I have saved...now I know what I can do with them! The ones from my Dad and Grandma can be bound into memory books and all the rest can be made into journals! I am so happy to finally have a way to use all the cards! ❤️
what an amazing idea to create memory books for my twins! I have hoarded every!thing! for them both over the past 11 years. ❤️
I too have boxes of cards 60/70 years worth... You have inspired me to start using them to make books.. They can be saved from being pulped... and hopefully become someone's little treasured journal. Thank you...
I am new to all this journaling but now I’m obsessed. I had to keep rewinding and watching the binding over and over, but now I’ve got it! Thank you Natasa!
You’re so clever! I love all that you’ve done. I’ve saved cards for years. I’d make little boxes out of them, but you can only use so many boxes, but junk journals are awesome! Thank you so much!
If I could record my comment you would hear me exclaiming in a loud voice “Oh my goodness, why have I never thought to do this!!!” And then bumping my head against my craft table a few times. I admit I am a card collector, card saver, dare I say card-a-holic? And this video has given me renewed hope that my hobby is not in vain. I literally have cards from my entire life that were given to me for every occasion, not to mention the cards I buy at a whim because they are unique or beautiful, not to mention the cards I make! I absolutely love this idea of embellishing them and giving them new life and practical use in this type of bound journal. This video alone could keep me occupied for the remainder of my craft life. Thanks so much for a really inventive and Fun Fun Fun tutorial! P.S. thank you for such a clear tutorial and written instructions on how to bind the books. Well done!
Perfect idea to do for sister's 60th bday cards...leaving all sentiments, and including pockets, photos, etc throughout!!! Thanks so much for this idea!!!
Most welcome 😊
Great idea! I had a greeting card obsession years ago and purchased a bunch that I have never had the occasion to use. Now, they’ll be the foundation for my next junk journal!
Thank you for this Natasha. This is brilliant! I’m going to start sorting cards and give this a try for sure. The binding is absolutely stellar! I’ve done a few watercolor journals with the kettle stitch but I never thought about doing it with cards or junk journals. I like your method so much better than the one I have been doing. ❤ You are never boring. I still have to say, my favorite video is your subscriber plaque video. You’re sense of humor is delightful. I’m so glad I watch that video because you tend to ask pretty serious when you do your tutorials so it’s good to know a little bit more about the real you! Thank you again for everything you do! 🤩
Oh yay!!!! I’ve been wondering what to do with all of my greeting cards! I’ve kept them for as long as I can remember! Great video, thanks!
Yipeeee!! Thank you so much😊
You are such a charming person, your voice, and your projects. Simply a treat to watch on Sundays and accumulate inspiration. Thank you for all your time which you spend for making your videos.
Thank you so much!
Just yesterday I tore the fronts off my last 2 years birthday and Christmas cards. I’m going to use them for cutting out the flowers, etc for using on new cards! But I still have some more cards left that I will use for this journal. Great idea! Am really excited about learning kettle stitch technique. Thanks for sharing. Save All your videos!!❤
I love your teaching style. You keep it fresh and creative. Thank you.
Friends & family have kept the handcrafted cards I have made for them over the years. I know they would love having them made into a memory book. Also, I have never been able to toss the beautiful notes & cards given to me by my son & husband. This is a great solution. Thank you!
What a wonderful way to organize some of those greeting cards that are too precious to toss in the recycle bin!
I think so too! Have fun :)
Thank you Natasha. I am so glad I found you and your inspirational videos. I will continue to watch and learn.
Hello. I am brand new to JJ. When I say "new", I mean I JUST discovered it 2 days ago. I only have $10 to spend on a Hobby Lobby gift card that was given to me (I haven't had any income for 4 months but I start a new job soon. Praise the LORD!) Anyhow, I am just learning and I need to use what I have. I have many, many greeting cards! I had just been thinking I need to go through them and throw them out. Maybe take pictures of them or something. I don't have a husband or kids to pass things on to. However, I do have many wonderful friends and now I want to make them all junk journals as gifts!
I have to say that this is THE BEST VIDEO! I have watched dozens in the last 2 days (it's what you do when you can't spend money.) You explained everything so well. I love the binding method and not having a need for a separate cover. I think I'm going to use it for my first journal. Thanks for all of the ideas and inspiration!
You are amazing to follow. All directions are clear, easy to understand, and a joy to learn from you. So happy I found you!
I'm SO inspired to create this little booklet using my precious card stash from Christmases gone by!! Thank you for the great tutorial and the written steps!! Always appreciated, Natasha!! Blessings🥰
You are so welcome! Thanks for watching :)
Oh my…young lady…you are amazing! Always delightful to listen and watch your creative spirit! 💞
Thank you so much!
Your videos are never boring.😊 And, I have been inspired. Thank you.
Awesome! Thank you!
Oh how much fun I had watching and listening to your video! I can't wait to see more. Thank you and happy weekend 😊
I loved your clear and patient binding instructions. Beautiful results!
Fabulous ideas!!! I have so many cards that I've received over the years from friends and family; use them for a Memory Book. And some for a Junk Journal. You're wonderful. Thank You! 🙂❤
Excellent tips and great ways to re-purpose greeting cards or bind them into memory journals.
Ok, I had a swap where several of us made pages for a deconstructed junk journal. The pages were folded in half and i didn’t want to put them inside each other. After watching this method, i finally put the journal together. When I finish the cover, I’ll film it and share. Thank you
Fiskar makes those blades. Amazon has them.
I love this idea. Especially for some of the Christmas cards I've saved over the years! I can save the fronts and cover the insides.
Yes, I have a Fiskars cutter and I buy my blades at Michaels, JoAnn, Hobby Lobby for about 2/$10.
@@melangegirl wonder if she has those stores in Australia
@@GigisART I thought of that, but she will understand that they are craft stores and craft stores all over sell replacement blades.She is amazing!
Natasha, nothing boring here! I am now going to get out all 5 boxes of old Christmas cards and make books! What a great idea. I never throw anything a way because if I don't have an idea...
I know you will🤭 Thank You for all you do ❣❣❣❣❣
Oh this is a good idea .I made cards before journaling. Now I know what to do with them instead of leaving them in a box lol Thanks Natasha .
Just found my 50th birthday cards. Im gonna make a memories journal.😍 thank you for sharing great tips 😍👏🙌🌹🌼🌺🏵🌻
So glad I watched this video....I have a lot of cards from my mom and dad. To precious to throw out
So so beautiful! Such clear instructions and generous sharing of many inspiring ideas. Thank you very much, Natasha!
Such a great idea to keep/use greeting cards that we've kept thru the years. Thank you so much for sharing your creativity!
Thanks so much!
I love, love, love your tutorials and ideas. Thanks for all your sharing and work. Central MO, USA near the Ozarks.
Great ideas for using cards which are too beautiful to go into recycling - they can live again!!
Absolutely!!
Ob thank you I now know how to put my cherished cards together!!! I’ve always kept them in binders but.they take up so much room and I’ve always wanted to get them into book form some way but did not have a clue how to do it. Thank you from the bottom of my heart!!!
I love this idea!! I have a huge box of saved cards I have been given over the years that I just couldn’t part with. Now I know what I can do with them!! Thanks for sharing your creativity once again! 😘
Wonderful! Thanks for watching :)
You are a born teacher!! Such clarity of process articulated so that novices can get it straight away. That is a gift!!!
Love this idea! Same here-I have saved every card I’ve ever gotten I think and need to declutter, and this will be a great way to use some of these!
What a great way to use up all the beautiful cards that keep piling up. I feel so inspired! Thank you for another brilliant tutorial!
Thank you so much!
Natasa first i would like to thank you for always taking the time to write out the steps for us - I really love what you did today - i have not yet tried this binding and i cannot wait to try it - your tutorial was done very well - i think i can do it lol - off to gather some supplies and i will hit Replay and do this project along with you - thank you so much for all you do!!! 🥰🤗🤗
You are so welcome! Thank you for watching :)
❤❤❤ Natasa you are so talented and a joy! Thank you for teaching and sharing all that you do!!
Everyone of Natalie's tutorials is so inspiring. This junque journal with greeting cards is fantastic. She is a fountain of brilliant ideas! And this is a 100 watt light bulb of an idea. Thank you!!
Thank you so much!
FANTASTIC...and a GREAT idea to bind all my sentimental cards together one by one into a book, so fronts and inside can be read.... instead of keeping them loose in a box. This way they can be read like a book. It can even be added too. I might start with all my Mother's Day cards....and then a book with my Christmas Cards. THANKS for the Idea! COVERS can be made noting what cards they are, but don't put on a back to add each years card!
That's a great idea! Thanks for watching :)
I have to stop watching these wonderful, inspiring videos before bed because then I go to bed and can't sleep bc now I have a hamster running around in my head with all the stuff I'm going to do the next day...I have saved every card ever given to me since I was a kid. (I'm now retired) and now I can't wait to started on another Treasure Books project!!! Thank you so much for making these wonderful videos and sharing you creative gift with us all!!!
Thank you , Natasha. You inspire me so much. Everything you make is just awesome. 🐈🐈⬛
NATASHA I love all your projects! You have a very creative mind! I have learned so much from u! T.u.for your tutorials, they are helpful and lovely! I will continue to follow u. Great tips, ideas and very inspirational! 😊
I really enjoy your videos!!! This is a terrific idea for using the mound of cards I have saved over the years. I think your binding of the cards is great, perfectly thought out, and will hold as long as cards do (or longer). 😊😊
Hi Natasha, with your work youve set the bar so high for others to follow. Your work is magnificent. Thank you for sharing
Hello Natasha 🙋♀️, Absolutely love this idea. And your journals are so beautiful. ❤❤❤❤ I have purchased boxes at estates sales and at charity shops. And family members have also been very generous. I like some of the cards for ephemera or embellishments. But not all. This is prefect solution for those cards. Thank you for sharing your knowledge and your wonderful creativity with all of us. Laura, Army and Marine Mom.
I will definitely make a memory book with my favorite, sentimental cards.
You always make me see new ways to do something!
Hello Natasa👋
So happy to find a new video by you tonight! 💓
Thank you Rebecca ❤️
I have seen other videos where binding like this was done and just couldn’t understand it. Thank you for simplifying this binding. I finally understand. You are so creative and I appreciate you sharing this with us.
Glad it was helpful! Thanks for watching :)
I’ve made notebooks just to keep cards in ones that were special to me and I couldn’t part wf them.
Sometimes I make cards for people out of cards they’ve sent me over the yrs. I sent one out the other day (that was sent to me) back to the sender and she couldn’t believe I had saved it! I told her you should know by now I save everything!
Yes... I’m a collectible hoarder!
A sickness I’m proud of😑🙄🤣
Love this idea of yours👍
Ogni volta che guardo i tuoi video,resto sbalordita per le tue idee geniali e per la tua bravura.Sei fantastica.Grazie mille per i tuoi tutorial sempre pieni di ispirazioni 👄 🙋♀️
I have been keeping my cards for years! Now I’m excited to find something to do with them! Thank you!
There are so many wonderful ideas in this little journal! You are so talented. Thank you for sharing!
Natasha thank you for this very creative use of greeting cards. I do use a lot of my cards to make new greeting cards with. I will definitely be making one of these. 😊
Such a good idea for re-using cards and scraps. TYFS! Enjoy your day! 🦋🦋🦋
Thank you so much! You too!
The journal is beautiful. You are such a good teacher and I am learning a lot. Thank you!
Thank you so much!
love this video! Love your channel! you have such unique ideas ! I have cards from when my children were born . they are 43 & 41 I am so glad I kept them . now they will have a "memory book " of when they were born . thank you. again for a fabulous tutorial !
Oh wow that's amazing, what a beautiful memory book that would make - especially after all this time !
I so love your enthusiasm! Keep being you!
Nataša, toliko me svaki put oduševiš sa svojom kreativnošću i smislom za humor. Opet sam uživala u tutorijalu kao i svaki put.
Aaaa hvala draga moja Danijela!!
Love this idea…have a ton of odds and ends of unused Xmas cards I could put together for simple journals for the granddaughters for Xmas! Thank you for sharing this idea with us!
Loved your demo
Now I know what to do with cards that I have saved. Very inspiring
This was again a very inspiring and helpful video Natasha! I have not yet know this binding, thank you for the tutorial! You are a very talented, kind, humorous and patient person. I love your videos, I learned a lot from you. Thank you for sharing your knowledge with us!
You keep amazing me with your creativity and your beautiful journals!! I love all of them!
Some cards I can't bear to throw out, so this is such a great idea. Your tutorials are the best!
Thanks so much!
This is such a nice way to keep the birthday cards you receive. I always hate to throw them away. And what an interesting way to bind them. I’ll have to give it a try since it was my birthday this week!
This is a brilliant idea, thank you so much. I’ve glued cards into a scrapbook but very unsatisfactory. This is fun and I love making books. My mind is whirring……. You are truly inspirational ❤
I noticed all these different types of stitches loop stitch and the Coptic stitch and there's so many different stitches I love the open spine it's so organic or something thank you so much for sharing it was a very easy tutorial and what a great idea to save all your cards instead of just sticking them in a Box make a beautiful book out of them to be passed down from generation to generation🌷 Love all your tutorials🥰❣⚘
Thank you so very much!!!
What a fabulous idea 💡 😍. I have a box of cards...I'm too sentimental to throw them away....now I don't have to hide them away! I might create journal of the cards for each person that has given me the cards...(lol...some journals might be thicker than others 😏). What a lovely gift of memories.
Great idea!! Have fun putting them together :)
Hit like even before watching 👍🏽❤️
Thank you!!
Lovely idea for all the sweet cards from my husband. Thanks so much!!!😍
Glad you like them!
Incredible!! What a great way to use up old cards. You are so talented, and such an inspiration. I am excited to get started. Please keep these wonderful informative videos coming. I enjoy them all, Thank you so much Natasha.
Thank you so much!
I love this idea! I've been saving cards for over half my life (not going to say how long that's been, lol). This is perfect
You have the most beautiful scrapbook papers…