HOW TO MAKE NOTEBOOKS! / Materials, Mounting and Cutting / Complete Step-by-Step Tutorial

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  • @aPenasIllustrator
    @aPenasIllustrator  3 роки тому +273

    Hope this tutorial helps you! If you have any questions about materials or techniques, leave them in the comments!
    If you made some notebooks following this tutorial, tag me on instagram @apenasillustrator so I can see what you create 😍 Can't wait! ✨🎉

    • @PEKOKOTECHNOLOGY
      @PEKOKOTECHNOLOGY 3 роки тому +2

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    • @BlueSkies7
      @BlueSkies7 3 роки тому +6

      I love your videos. You're such an amazing artist and thanks so much for sharing your knowledge.

    • @jillnelsonmalmt6085
      @jillnelsonmalmt6085 3 роки тому +1

      Great video! Thanks for all the tips. 2 questions/tips/suggestions for you: 1) Would using a digital scale to measure out the paper work accurately enough instead of counting out a stack for each notebook? If the weight is consistent, it would be easy enough and quicker to measure out ___ amount for each type of notebook. And 2) they make staples and staplers that press completely flat- it would completely take out step and the need to press every staple flat. Swingline makes a stapler that does this - the model I have is #S7087842 and it uses S.F.3 staples. But this stapler has a regular depth. Not sure if one of these types comes in the extended arm like you have though or if you could pop out the current stapler and add in a different one (?). Love seeing your work and how you put it all together. 💕💕

    • @aPenasIllustrator
      @aPenasIllustrator  3 роки тому +2

      @@BlueSkies7 thank you so much for the love 🥺💛

    • @georgendjadinganda3265
      @georgendjadinganda3265 3 роки тому +1

      Thanks a lot I really made

  • @CosmicBritt
    @CosmicBritt 3 роки тому +312

    I cannot believe the amount of time and love that goes into these! It does not go unnoticed! Thank you so much!!

    • @aPenasIllustrator
      @aPenasIllustrator  3 роки тому +13

      Thank you so much this is the sweetest comment 🥺 it really does! And I really mean if, I love all the process. So knowing you love it as well and the final product makes me even happier 💛

  • @angelafernandachristenseng9884
    @angelafernandachristenseng9884 3 роки тому +412

    You’re a very kind and generous person. Sharing your “technique” of your creation with a smile and gentle remarks. Thank you and wish you plenty of success.

    • @aPenasIllustrator
      @aPenasIllustrator  3 роки тому +10

      Thank you so much, that means a lot! 💛

    • @tinkerandteal
      @tinkerandteal 3 роки тому +5

      I absolutely love her personality and her smile is contagious!!

    • @aPenasIllustrator
      @aPenasIllustrator  3 роки тому +4

      @@tinkerandteal Aaaah that's so sweet, thank you so much 😭

    • @crunchybirdy
      @crunchybirdy 3 роки тому +2

      Why did I cry while reading this comment

  • @kathymarine1164
    @kathymarine1164 3 роки тому +462

    I will never take a handmade book for granted again!! Loved the video!

  • @insanityplz
    @insanityplz 2 роки тому +41

    She is so precious. You can tell how happy she is to show someone how she makes her notebooks! Protect her.

    • @aPenasIllustrator
      @aPenasIllustrator  2 роки тому +4

      Omg you’re so sweet 🥺 I really do love making them eheheh 🥰🥰😍🤗

  • @sophiemurray6215
    @sophiemurray6215 3 роки тому +60

    The Best Buy and most treasured tool in my craft room is a Teflon bone folder- it’s a game changer. They vary hugely in price, but book binding suppliers seem to have cheapest . I can not recommend highly enough. People have no clue the hard work that goes into hand made items, your video gives a great window into the whole process. Thank you for all your time sharing it. X

    • @aPenasIllustrator
      @aPenasIllustrator  3 роки тому +5

      I never heard of it, but I'll check it out to see if I can find it :) That is very true, a lot of hard work. Thank you so much for your comment :)

    • @RossRyou
      @RossRyou 3 роки тому

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    • @RossRyou
      @RossRyou 3 роки тому

      @@aPenasIllustrator g றத் r ரத்தன் trying to trying to trying to try g try g தத்தா strategy சித்தேரி for for years years g, years, years, years years years a while years years rrg

    • @kelyrin
      @kelyrin Рік тому

      Hello ! May I ask what you enjoy about the Teflon bone folder compared to the « normal » long thin ones ? I saw it has another shape but I was wondering why it’s a game changer. Thanks ! 😊

  • @90sromantic1
    @90sromantic1 3 роки тому +281

    Whoever reading this, I pray for you that God visits your home today with Healings, Blessings, and Miracles. Amen.💕

  • @thehumblevegpatch3990
    @thehumblevegpatch3990 3 роки тому +70

    19:06 - just in case nobody has mentioned yet (I scrolled but couldn't see it mentioned), the white plastic part on your stapler is a stopper that you can adjust so you can line up your paper to it's edge and staple in the same place over and over.

    • @aPenasIllustrator
      @aPenasIllustrator  3 роки тому +12

      Hi! It doesn't work for me, because the notebook and sheets are not straight when stapling, so it doesn't work OK. But maybe it can help someone ;)

    • @earthlightstudio
      @earthlightstudio 3 роки тому +3

      I scrolled first to see if anyone had mentioned it too :)

    • @marisolcastaneda9353
      @marisolcastaneda9353 3 роки тому +1

      I was saying the exact same thing!

    • @leasonalcala6757
      @leasonalcala6757 2 роки тому +2

      Oooooohhhh...thank you so much for that information. I really thought it was simply to adjust the width for opening the stapler so it is adjusted for each stack of paper. I was so wrong 😆. But bow I know. Thank you for sharing 😊

  • @marisolcastaneda9353
    @marisolcastaneda9353 3 роки тому +12

    I would love to to do this! I worked at Office Depot at the Copy Center for several years, and LOVED making projects, spiral bound booklets, organizing binders, designing and printing flyers, invitations, work order/invoice forms, and so many things. I just loved it

    • @aPenasIllustrator
      @aPenasIllustrator  3 роки тому +4

      I've always loved to make stationery, never thought this could actually be my job ehehe

  • @JotaPluftz
    @JotaPluftz 3 роки тому +9

    Ótimo vídeo! Sobre a guilhotina, você consegue virar a base vermelha. É só tirar o parafuso da parte de baixo, levantar a base vermelha, virar e encaixar de novo. Também já machuquei a mão na lamina e comecei a usar um papelão grosso pra empurrar.

  • @ashti7
    @ashti7 3 роки тому +14

    You can actually switch around the red part on your guillotine. There's a screw at the bottom that holds the red wood in place. Just leaving this in case you didn't know. Great video ❤

    • @aPenasIllustrator
      @aPenasIllustrator  3 роки тому +3

      I got some comments regarding that! I'll try it tomorrow! 🥰 Thank you so much! 💛

    • @lyneboucher4300
      @lyneboucher4300 3 роки тому

      And you can re-order replacement when all 4 sides are wore out. They are relatively cheap to get :)) Nice video I really liked!

    • @aPenasIllustrator
      @aPenasIllustrator  3 роки тому +3

      @@lyneboucher4300 I already managed to change it up, thank you so muxh! 😊

  • @Dizzy758
    @Dizzy758 3 роки тому +8

    Such a good tutorial! I actually watched it while making my own notebooks hehe
    For the red mat thing (I don't know what it's called haha) on your guillotine, you can turn that around to a clean/new side and not have to use the cardboard. Underneath your machine, there are two small black screws, take those out and you'll be able to take the red thing out and turn it around - you can reuse it 8 times. I've done mine earlier today actually and it's just like new!

    • @aPenasIllustrator
      @aPenasIllustrator  3 роки тому +3

      Yay, hope it helps you 😍 I already got some messages about it, I tried it in the past but didn't knew how to take it out. Thank you so much, going to do that for sure 🥰🥰

  • @mirasfanfiction
    @mirasfanfiction 3 роки тому +28

    me, watching all the ads: She's supporting me with knowledge, so I must give back to the goddess.

  • @yasd.b.8157
    @yasd.b.8157 Рік тому +1

    Hey, I might be late for this and maybe someone else told you, but if you are still struggling with the big paper cutter, try to lengthen the lever arm. You could find a metal tube or build an extension for the lever, whatever works for you. Even an extension of 20-30cm will reduce the effort considerably. The longer the lever arm the more effortless it will be!
    Other than that, I loved the video, the notebooks, the process and the illustrations, you're really good at what you do :)
    I wish you all the best in you future ♥️

    • @aPenasIllustrator
      @aPenasIllustrator  Рік тому

      Hiii! Oh thanks for letting me know! Never thought of that… but it needs to fit the machine I think? It’s already so dangerous I’m always concerned 😂 thank you so much, really means the world! Thank you for watching!

  • @MultiTrinket
    @MultiTrinket 3 роки тому +12

    I now appreciate the effort that goes into making a hand crafted notebook. Thank you for sharing

  • @l.n.
    @l.n. 3 роки тому

    Hi, great video. I am a paper -lover and love making a variety of types and sizes of notepads, notebooks, journals, etc. You name it, I've probably made it! I have the same heavy duty paper-trimmer. Here's a a tip: you can get four times the usage from the red rubber cutting pad the blade cuts into. Once the cutting path is too wide, just take it out and rotate 180 degrees. Once that cutting path is too wide, just flip the cutting pad over, use, and rotate again when needed--helps your cutting pad last four times as long. Happy notebook making! 😃

    • @aPenasIllustrator
      @aPenasIllustrator  3 роки тому

      Hiii thank you so much 🥰 I've had some comments that you can take it out by taking out the screws below the machine, I still couldn't make it, but I will for sure 💛 thank you!

  • @cintiatracinholamas
    @cintiatracinholamas 3 роки тому +19

    Vendo pela primeira vez e pensando "essa americana tem um sotaque que parece brasileiro falando inglês" .... Aí descobri que ela é portuguesa!! 😂😂😂😍😍😍 Amei, vou ver mais videos seus!!!!

    • @aPenasIllustrator
      @aPenasIllustrator  3 роки тому +5

      Ehehehe 😂😂 sim sou portuguesa 🥰 obrigada, fico contente que tenhas gostado dos meus vídeos 😍💛

    • @vicardenghi3990
      @vicardenghi3990 3 роки тому

      @@aPenasIllustrator 28.50 you can rotate it. Or buy a new one.
      Mi ingles horrible quiere decir: la bara roja de tope se puede sacar y rotar... incluso se vende repuesto!
      Gran video!!!!

    • @aPenasIllustrator
      @aPenasIllustrator  3 роки тому

      @@vicardenghi3990 After I got some comments I managed to rotate and now is perfect eheh. Thank you so much!!

    • @ellietooru3891
      @ellietooru3891 3 роки тому

      aah eu tbm fiquei??

  • @BeatrizKlein22
    @BeatrizKlein22 2 роки тому +2

    Seu trabalho transmite tanta leveza e alegria! Quando assisto seus vídeos sinto tanta falta dos cadernos que produzia pra vender, também trabalho com papelaria e seus vídeos me inspiram 🥰 uma dica que talvez ajude a agilizar o processo: para não precisar contar as folhas, conte e pese pra ver quantos gramas da, depois utilize como medida, se der 80g 50 folhas, sempre que pesar e obter esse peso é sina que possui a mesma quantidade de folhas que precisa, assim você na precisa contar uma por uma 🙂 espero que tenha dado para entender, sucesso!

    • @aPenasIllustrator
      @aPenasIllustrator  2 роки тому +1

      Muito obrigada!! Fazer cadernos trás felicidade eheh
      Obrigada!! Desde que publiquei este video imensa gente falou sobre isso e comecei a pesar as folhas! Acelarou imenso o processo :)

  • @brookschatbiz5574
    @brookschatbiz5574 3 роки тому +12

    Not only are you super talented and smart when it comes to making those notebooks, you know a thing or two about video editing and production by matching the right music to the scene, etc. Love your video and will come back to watch more of them. Thank you for sharing.

    • @aPenasIllustrator
      @aPenasIllustrator  3 роки тому

      Aww thank you so much, that really means a lot :D Thank you so much for such a lovely comment.

  • @marie.robinson
    @marie.robinson 3 роки тому

    Thank you for your videos. I had started on my mini notebooks months ago. I was disheartened and than after watching your videos, I had seen that you faced the same problems that I had. I have just recently finished stapling up my mini notebooks and cleaned up the edges. I am super stoked with how they had turned out. So again I thank you so very much for your time and sharing your videos. :D

    • @aPenasIllustrator
      @aPenasIllustrator  3 роки тому +1

      Aaaah, this are the comments that makes it all worth it! Thank you so so much for letting me know and yay you for doing it 😍🌈

  • @RailinX
    @RailinX 3 роки тому +12

    I never realized how much work goes into creating a notebook! Amazing video and you’re so sweet.

    • @aPenasIllustrator
      @aPenasIllustrator  3 роки тому

      Thank you so much!! It is a lot of work but so worth it at the end eheh 🥰

  • @xxshinigamigrlxx
    @xxshinigamigrlxx 2 роки тому

    OMG so my crafting interests range all over the place, and i just rewatched this video recently and laughed again at how you asked for something to press the staples down with, and your dad just gave you something you didn’t know about (like many dads do 😂). THEN the same day I happened to watch a jewelry making video that for the first time had a similar tool! I believe they said it’s a jeweler’s hammer. The one in the jewelry video I saw is a different style, but it seems to just be for aesthetic purposes. So now you can include this in your supplies in the description if you like… Love this video, super helpful and insightful. Thank you VERY much for showing us your process for your adorable stationery 🥹💕

    • @aPenasIllustrator
      @aPenasIllustrator  2 роки тому

      Aaaah thank you so much! My dad is not around anymore so I can't ask what's the hammer about. Glad to know a little more about it 💛

    • @xxshinigamigrlxx
      @xxshinigamigrlxx 2 роки тому

      So sorry to hear about your dad. Hope all is well 💜

  • @shubhibhatt6743
    @shubhibhatt6743 2 роки тому +3

    I really appreciate your hardwork and the love you put in making each and every notebook. I love the way you talk with the kindness and politeness in your each and every word. Keep going Rockstar! and I wish May you get bless you with plenty of success. Love you! ❤️✨

  • @yessep
    @yessep 3 роки тому +2

    Hola, te estoy viendo desde Chile, de verdad se nota que te encanta hacer esto y pones todo tu esfuerzo. Felicidades porque además se entiende todo lo que quieres explicar. Muchas gracias por el tutorial. Hello, I'm watching you from Chile, it really shows that you love doing this and you put all your effort into it. Congratulations because everything you want to explain is also understood. Thank you very much for the tutorial.

    • @aPenasIllustrator
      @aPenasIllustrator  3 роки тому +1

      Aaaaah, gracias! I really do love what I do and being able to help someone who is learning! Sending love from Portugal 😍

  • @shawtazz
    @shawtazz 3 роки тому +10

    The amount of details and the way this video was filmed was so good! I don’t even want to make notebooks but if I ever do I know where to refer to :)

    • @aPenasIllustrator
      @aPenasIllustrator  3 роки тому +1

      This is really kind of you, thank you for the sweet words! 😊 And thank you for watching 🥰

  • @tohrurikku
    @tohrurikku 3 роки тому +1

    I have been looking for a stapler just like this and could not find any and gave up. Thank you so much, I knew that they must exist! I am so envious of all the tools you have!

  • @ushiocheng
    @ushiocheng 2 роки тому +3

    I make a lot of stickers for my self (most of them are copy-righted or specific to my need so I don't sale them) and I have a suggestion.
    It might be better to use paper larger than A0 (talking about some extra 2cm on each side) to have proper bleed region around every covers/objects so that the graphics extend to the edge of the cover and even a millimeter of screwup in cutting won't make the cover look weird. Given that you have one of those large paper cutters (what is that called 😅), one trick I do is manually trim 2 adjacent side to compensate for printing error and then align all the sheets on those 2 side and use a paper cutter to cut a stack at once.
    Also, my system for cutting complex shape is: I would put black trim marks and a red line between trim marks so that I am clear about which trim mark should I reference and where I need, and more importantly should not, cut.

    • @aPenasIllustrator
      @aPenasIllustrator  2 роки тому +1

      I don’t think you meant A0, that’s a very big paper! I print boarderless so the graphics do extend to the edge of the cover 🥰

  • @ShreyaShrivastavaQuirkyDIYer
    @ShreyaShrivastavaQuirkyDIYer 3 роки тому

    Absolutely loved your video!! I am also an illustrator, based in India, I have a stationery business, I have been get wiro notebooks made, was looking on how to make stapled notebooks, thank you for this video, cheers, good connecting with you!!

  • @dawsie
    @dawsie 3 роки тому +8

    😹😹the little hammer is called a toffee hammer it’s used to brake up homemade toffee😹😹 or the old fashion toffee sheets that you use to be able to buy a few years ago, pre 1990’s 😹😹
    As a bookbinder you have explained it very well as well as showing how you made them🤗🤗

    • @aPenasIllustrator
      @aPenasIllustrator  3 роки тому +1

      That is so cool!!! Thank you so much for letting me know eheheh. My dad had it for years but didn't knew where we got 😂
      Thank you so much for the sweet words, that's very nice to know!

    • @dawsie
      @dawsie 3 роки тому +2

      @@aPenasIllustrator your welcome 🤗🤗, I have a toffee hammer which me own Dad gave me when I needed a light weight hammer for one of my many hobbies. I remember when we use to make peanut and toffee brittle he bought the hammer from the sweet shop so we could brake the brittle without smashing it as a normal hammer would do🙀

  • @carolineehab9461
    @carolineehab9461 10 місяців тому +1

    I think you don't know how encouraging your videos are to me and i think i'm not alone 👌🏻🙈
    But you just made me feel that starting my own business is not that impossible 👌🏻👌🏻
    Thank u ❤️🙏🏻💞

  • @lilic.4543
    @lilic.4543 3 роки тому +3

    Thank you for this tutorial. It reminded me of me and my cousin which we tried making notebooks to sell. We didn't sell any but it was fun making them.

  • @ArtByEricaH
    @ArtByEricaH 3 роки тому

    Thank you very much for this video. You gave me a few tips that I don't currently do. Thank you for that. I wanted to give you a tip regarding the cutter. You should be able to remove the red bar and flip it. You should have 8 spaces that can be used on that red bar (two on each face). Also, you can replace them. I didn't realize that at first and it's been a life saver.

    • @aPenasIllustrator
      @aPenasIllustrator  3 роки тому

      Hey Erica! I'm glad it helped! 😊 I already managed to chamge it after this video, thank you so much for the tip! 😊

    • @ArtByEricaH
      @ArtByEricaH 3 роки тому

      You’re very welcome! I had no idea it could be replaced and I was very frustrated and the simple flip saved my sanity 😊

  • @xoxoxCaNdLeGiRlxoxox
    @xoxoxCaNdLeGiRlxoxox 3 роки тому +7

    Maybe you can use a scale to do the page count? It would save so much time and would save your hands as well. Such cute product!

    • @aPenasIllustrator
      @aPenasIllustrator  3 роки тому +3

      Thank you so much 🥰 I'll need to count them anyway and take sheets out or in. But I'll try it to see the difference! 😊

  • @Irisandstuff
    @Irisandstuff Рік тому +1

    I am AMAZED at how much love and effort you put in the notebooks!

  • @Idagramos
    @Idagramos 3 роки тому +3

    Wow! This was really helpful. I often wondered how to get my books even and it never works as easy as I saw it now through the last cutting machine you used. I wish I could get one of those. Thank you so much for sharing. Your work is beautiful. I know how much work goes into making home made notebooks. I make traveling journals and so I know. Thank you again for sharing. You are truly gifted and you have a sweet spirit. God bless you. Sending hugs. :)

    • @aPenasIllustrator
      @aPenasIllustrator  3 роки тому +1

      Aww, thank you so much for the sweet comment, really means.a lot!

  • @ericawelch3297
    @ericawelch3297 Рік тому

    Thank you so much for this video! I bought a ton of materials for notebooks this weekend. I was so excited to try it out. But the notebooks didn’t look like I wanted at all. You’ve saved me a ton more trial and error. Thanks again

    • @aPenasIllustrator
      @aPenasIllustrator  Рік тому +1

      Glad my video will help a bit 🥹 it was definitely a lot of back and forward until I was happy with the final result! Good luck 💛

  • @diannebencito2089
    @diannebencito2089 3 роки тому +3

    I have the same type of guillotine, you can actually turn and reinsert the red part, you have 4 sides to it you can use. You can take it out and replace it too.

    • @aPenasIllustrator
      @aPenasIllustrator  3 роки тому

      Thanks lovely! I already got some comments and those, going to try to change it tomorrow 🥰✨

  • @heyyjanine
    @heyyjanine 3 роки тому +1

    Hi! On 29:05 you can actually remove the red thing and turn it around so you could have a nice cut under the paper! I also use the same ream cutter for my notepads! I hope it helped!

    • @aPenasIllustrator
      @aPenasIllustrator  3 роки тому

      Hiii! Since this video I got some very lovely comments like yours and I already managed to flip it eheh. Thank you so much 💛

  • @larasfmoreira
    @larasfmoreira 3 роки тому +10

    I NEED the tutorial of the press! Amazing video as alwaysssss 💖💖💖💖

    • @aPenasIllustrator
      @aPenasIllustrator  3 роки тому +1

      Yay! I'll do it once lockdown is over so I can go to the shops easily and buy all the materials 💛🥰

  • @MolllyJoness
    @MolllyJoness Рік тому

    How delightful you are! Thank you for the detailed tutorial. You make the process easy to understand and I may actually try this after considering for a very long time. Most especially, thank you for the details on the guillotine cutter! I have this exact machine but haven’t used it because the instructions were nonsensical. You made it easy to understand. The cutter has been in my studio for 4 months…untouched! I’m going to try it tomorrow. I’m binging your videos now. Thank you!

    • @aPenasIllustrator
      @aPenasIllustrator  Рік тому

      Omg YEEES, glad my video made you go for it! Please try It and send me some photos on IG, I would love to see it eheh :D GOOD LUCK!

  • @tonibn
    @tonibn 3 роки тому +60

    that one dislike is the person who can't understand how all the tools work

    • @aPenasIllustrator
      @aPenasIllustrator  3 роки тому +6

      Oh no 😂 I already got used to it, there's always one or two in every video 😜✨

    • @CarolineAkwi
      @CarolineAkwi 3 роки тому +1

      True.

  • @gailies2223
    @gailies2223 3 роки тому

    I have just found you, what a wonderful tutorial, you are without a doubt a true philanthropist and a wonderful educator, thank you. I have never tried to make a notebook but I am going to have a little go now. Thank you so much 💜

    • @aPenasIllustrator
      @aPenasIllustrator  3 роки тому +1

      What a sweet comment, thank you so so much, that really means a lot! Good luck and have fun :D

  • @aidej1
    @aidej1 3 роки тому +7

    OMG!! Love your video, so relaxing. I want to start making notebooks and your video has made me see it's not that complicated, thank you so much. I had a quick question, do you use the edges you cut last as shipping material? They look like the paper stuff you add when shipping.

    • @aPenasIllustrator
      @aPenasIllustrator  3 роки тому +3

      Thank you so much, hope it helps! If you find anything on the process that you can't do, let me know! I don't but that's actually a nice idea! I was saving some to make recicled paper, but that's even better. I'll start putting them in a box eheheh. Thank you so much for the tip! 🥰🥰💛

  • @elizabethrowe52
    @elizabethrowe52 2 роки тому +1

    Thank you for making this video! It was so detailed and instructive. I hope you are paying yourself well for all of that hard work. As a maker myself, I really struggle with pricing my product. How do you calculate your materials cost, labor cost, and what is the price of your final product?

  • @Creating.Cristina
    @Creating.Cristina 3 роки тому +5

    Love your process and those notebooks!! I am so grateful for this step by step process and all of the tips and tricks. You are amazing and I am so thankful you decided to share all of this. How lucky are we? 🙏🏼💜🙏🏼

  • @taniandrade_designs
    @taniandrade_designs 3 роки тому

    Thanks so much Bea for sharing your tips and tricks. I use the same paper you have and I also have a long staple. I already tried to make notebooks but was a few wastes of materials and time because they're not perfect yet. Especially because I don't have the big guillotine so I use an x-acto knife to cut the paper excess after folding it however it doesn't look perfect. The big cutter is so expensive. Also, I don't have a bone folding tool or scoreboard but I have a trick I can share: I use a ruler and the end of a mechanic pencil to mark the middle of the notebook. Probably I'll film a trying with some tips you shared and tag you. Thanks again.

    • @aPenasIllustrator
      @aPenasIllustrator  3 роки тому +1

      Hi Tânia! Thank you so much for watching my video 💛 There are a few tricks with cutting with the x-ato knife. First one is good one, even if it's more expensive, is so worth it! Second, don't make any strenght when cutting, just pass the blade over and over, but without making any strenght. That will make the cut more clean :)
      That's a nice trick as well! When you can, you should invest in the folding tool, it will save you a lot of time, they are around 3/4€ and they really help 🥰

    • @taniandrade_designs
      @taniandrade_designs 3 роки тому

      @@aPenasIllustrator Thanks for sharing all this with us. It's really nice from you!

  • @aaliysahblack4955
    @aaliysahblack4955 3 роки тому +8

    Great Job! Thank you so much 😊 I did my 1st notebook today & your walkthrough helped me a lot!

    • @aPenasIllustrator
      @aPenasIllustrator  3 роки тому +1

      You're welcome, very happy it helped! 😍 Yay you, hope you had fun!

  • @dogeeatsveggies
    @dogeeatsveggies 3 роки тому +1

    youre 100000 % kawaii.. i love how she really teaches everyone what and what not to do. very genuine and not a clickbait.. worth my time. love you 😍

    • @aPenasIllustrator
      @aPenasIllustrator  3 роки тому

      You're so sweet 😭😭 thank you so so much, really means a lot! Thank you so much for watching 🥰🌼

  • @def_leppard_junkie
    @def_leppard_junkie 3 роки тому +9

    I absolutely love this video!!!

    • @aPenasIllustrator
      @aPenasIllustrator  3 роки тому +2

      Give it a try! It's nice to have more control over the whole process eheh. Let me know how it goes! 😊 Thank you so much for watching 💕

  • @girlsnetworking5363
    @girlsnetworking5363 2 роки тому

    I love notebooks even more after seeing this and I respect your craft. Thank you for sharing!!!

  • @AndieStardustDraws
    @AndieStardustDraws 3 роки тому +3

    You look so happy!! It makes me smile 😊And I'm grateful for this tutorial, definitely subbed and liked.

  • @mwenpraledorayley
    @mwenpraledorayley 7 місяців тому

    Thank you for showing us your process in which I am truly appreciative. I realized, from your video, that I needed to add 3 scorelines instead of 2 in the center to accomodate the bulk from the papers. What a simple fix to the cracking spine! You've earned a new subscriber! Hugs from Villa Rica, GA! ☀🌴🏖I am late posting this comment but nevertheless.

    • @aPenasIllustrator
      @aPenasIllustrator  7 місяців тому

      Such a simple thing but makes a big difference! Once I tried it I had the same reaction 😂 glad this helped 🥰

  • @domarigavjusmom
    @domarigavjusmom 3 роки тому +8

    That is so cool! Thank you for this tutorial. Your notebooks are beautiful!

    • @aPenasIllustrator
      @aPenasIllustrator  3 роки тому

      Thank you so much lovely, that's very sweet of you 🥰💛

  • @SuperRiverito
    @SuperRiverito 3 роки тому +1

    Me encantó el tutorial yo estoy empezando hacer cuadernos artesanales y este video me gustó porque hay técnicas que no estoy usando y que me sirve para crear un producto de más calidad. Gracias, saludos desde Argentina

  • @neumad
    @neumad 3 роки тому +5

    I am never going to make notebooks, but your whole process is just fascinating! Love the video! Subbed! :)

  • @huriyyahkhalil
    @huriyyahkhalil 8 місяців тому +1

    Hi ! What would u recommend for sealing the inkjet print, my notebooks are smudging from water

  • @element4studios
    @element4studios 3 роки тому +3

    Love everything you've shown! Great process and super cute notebooks!!

  • @Nelliescake
    @Nelliescake 3 роки тому +1

    Hi, I'm from Puerto Rico, this is my first time watching one of your videos and I loved it! I can see it's a lot of work but you definitively do a great job, your notebooks are beautiful. Congratulations and hope your business keeps growing bigger and bigger every day. Thank you for sharing and God bless you! 🙋👏🥰

  • @larasfmoreira
    @larasfmoreira 3 роки тому +5

    Omg I'm so exciteddddd! 47 minutesss.... It's the ✨anxiety ✨for me😂😋💖

  • @shayquarn1023
    @shayquarn1023 2 роки тому +1

    You are a life saver.... I was trying to figure out an easier cutting process, which you gracefully showed us all! Thanks a MILLION!!! Liked and subscribed

  • @stanwinston3387
    @stanwinston3387 3 роки тому +4

    I'm in the states. I'm having problems with your link. I was wondering what brand, make, model of guillotine do you use?
    Thanks

    • @aPenasIllustrator
      @aPenasIllustrator  3 роки тому +1

      I believe the one that I use is only available in Europe! I tried to check the link and is working, maybe that's why! I bought it two years ago, so I only have the link, don't know exactly the brand. But send me a message on ig and I'll send you the link from Amazon Spain where I bought it 😊

  • @rafermocil959
    @rafermocil959 Рік тому

    i literally followed your tutorial and I was able to make my own gratitude journal.. yayyy thank you so muchhhh for sharing your journey!

  • @CuredByKay321
    @CuredByKay321 3 роки тому +6

    Thank you so much for sharing all your tips and tricks! I love all of your cover designs. It seems like such a relaxing process once you get into it

    • @aPenasIllustrator
      @aPenasIllustrator  3 роки тому +1

      Thank you so much!! I'm very happy to be able to share with you 💛 it is, is one of my favorite products to make, love the process!

  • @queiber
    @queiber 3 роки тому

    muito obrigada pelo tutorial, amei!! a gravação do vídeo muito boa também hihi vi outra youtuber fazendo e acho que pode te ajudar também, ao invés de contar as folhas ela pesou elas com uma balança de precisão e separa os montes pelo peso ao invés de contar, se tu já tem a balança pode ser útil... pra mim está facilitando bastante :)

    • @aPenasIllustrator
      @aPenasIllustrator  3 роки тому +1

      Obrigada 🥰 sim eu agora já faço isso eheh, houve muitos comentários a sugerir o mesmo 💛

  • @raquelpazibarria
    @raquelpazibarria 3 роки тому +8

    Lovely tutorial! I always get scare when I see you working on that glass table and pressing with the staples. I’m afraid that glass plate is gonna break! 😬 Of course I hope that never happens 🤗

    • @aPenasIllustrator
      @aPenasIllustrator  3 роки тому +2

      Ahahah I never thought of that! But don't worry, the glass is super super thick! 😊 It works perfectly as a working table for that eheh. Thank you for watching 🥰

  • @cinlarsen35
    @cinlarsen35 2 роки тому

    I just finished watching your video. Beautiful notebooks!
    I noticed that when you were using the long stapler. There is a white sliding marker that you can use to set your paper length at. So in other words you're using that little white mark that you drew on the head of the stapler so that you can find the center of your score lines. If you slide the white plastic bar that is attached to the stapler it will be your marker to make it a little easier to keep the notebooks lined up. Hope this helps it makes your life a little easier.

    • @aPenasIllustrator
      @aPenasIllustrator  2 роки тому

      I tried to use that but since they are handmade, sometimes the sizes differ slightly and sometimes the piece also moves a little. I feel more confident using the scoring and the little mark and the process is really fast :) Thank you so much for the tip!

  • @mellysalim2965
    @mellysalim2965 3 роки тому +8

    lovely tutorial! felt so lucky to have found your channel :)

    • @aPenasIllustrator
      @aPenasIllustrator  3 роки тому

      That's so sweet, so happy to have you here 💛🥰

    • @cherylwilliams7944
      @cherylwilliams7944 2 роки тому

      I have all of this paper laying around and felt so disappointed..... thanks for excellent instructions!!!! I L-O-V-E it!!!!!

  • @lakshmianand9868
    @lakshmianand9868 3 роки тому

    I am in love with book binding and you have given some excellent tips which can help me start a small business. thank you so much.

    • @aPenasIllustrator
      @aPenasIllustrator  3 роки тому

      Thank you so much for watching! Glad I could help 💛

  • @corintschoepe4209
    @corintschoepe4209 3 роки тому +3

    This tutorial was so incredibly helpful, thank you!

  • @Angies777
    @Angies777 3 роки тому

    Thank you for taking the time and patience to explain everything. I love your voice, it’s soothing

  • @creativeart4816
    @creativeart4816 3 роки тому +25

    Subbed u Dear , Awesome Upload

  • @micadobbins1281
    @micadobbins1281 3 роки тому +1

    Thank you so much! I admire your patience. You did an amazing job. Great video. I usually put long videos on speed mode but I simply enjoyed the show at normal speed. Thanks again!!!!

    • @aPenasIllustrator
      @aPenasIllustrator  3 роки тому

      Aww thank you so much, that's very lovely of you and great to know! Thank you so much for watching 🥰🌸

  • @Lianeta
    @Lianeta 3 роки тому +10

    this would literaly be my dream job to make notebooks, notepads and stickers but . . . for the life of me i cant design or draw enything and i have tried for years to practice, i can barely draw a heart . . .

    • @aPenasIllustrator
      @aPenasIllustrator  3 роки тому +8

      Keep trying lovely, if it's your dream don't give up, there's always a way. I truly believe if you really want something, we can make it happen 💛🥰

    • @brandiehammond
      @brandiehammond 3 роки тому +1

      You can look on Etsy for pattern paper under what is called SVG or PNG files which will be digital download. ( search : pattern paper SVG) Look in the seller information on that item and check to see if they allow their image to be use for commercial use. It will also state if they allow unlimited use or an exact amount to use before u have to repurchase the license. Majority of the files are around 1-2 bucks (U.S.) and I’ve noticed the pattern paper is in a bundle and is usually around 5 bucks (U.S.) sometimes more or less. Just search and u will see a lot of beautiful pattern paper that u can print on card stock paper or paper that is a little thinner or the paper she was using in the video. There are many free sites that can convert the SVG/PNG to J-PEG format. These specific files are used for people who use die cutting machines. Like the you tuber said, don’t give up💕 I cannot draw at all. I am still starting my business . Good luck

  • @Analuisardh
    @Analuisardh 3 роки тому

    I hope your business is successful because I see the love and time you put into each notebook.

  • @TechMindSensei
    @TechMindSensei 2 роки тому

    Thanks for being so transparent and genuine♥️ love from pakistan 🇵🇰

  • @JamesG571
    @JamesG571 3 роки тому

    Nice Video. I have started making books and notebooks recently and I also have a large paper cutter. I do something with it that might help you when you are pressing. I will take a book and place t in the cutter and set the back stop where the spine of the book will be directly below the clamp of the cutter and clamp the spine for just a minute or so and that seems to make the spine lay flatter for me. Just thought I would pass this on to you and see if it would work for you as well. Happy publishing!

    • @aPenasIllustrator
      @aPenasIllustrator  3 роки тому

      That's a really nice tip, I'll definitely try it! Thank you so much! 😍

  • @butter5866
    @butter5866 Рік тому

    Thank you for this video! This really helps a lot. I’m hoping to start my handmade stationery business during the 1st Quarter of 2023. You are an inspiration 💗

    • @aPenasIllustrator
      @aPenasIllustrator  Рік тому

      Aaaah the best of luck for you, that's great! Thank you for watching :D

  • @julianadias7062
    @julianadias7062 2 роки тому +1

    Thank you for sharing. I'm from Brazil, I loved seeing how to make these notebooks and I had many ideas to start making my notebooks here too.

    • @aPenasIllustrator
      @aPenasIllustrator  2 роки тому +1

      Muito obrigada por assistires! :D

    • @julianadias7062
      @julianadias7062 2 роки тому

      @@aPenasIllustrator eu só descobri algum tempo depois que tu era de Portugal. :) obrigada. Adoro seu trabalho. Acompanho seus vídeos até hoje.

  • @ThatsEunice
    @ThatsEunice 3 роки тому

    I’ve been looking for a video like this for years. Thank you, UA-cam!!!

  • @alinanaeem6003
    @alinanaeem6003 2 роки тому +2

    The best video on how to make a notebook. That guillotine cutter is everything 🤩 And lots of hardwork from your side 👏

  • @barbarahatfield8027
    @barbarahatfield8027 3 роки тому

    I have a long stapler and it’s must for me cause I do every crock it . I should buy ask a ruler like yours . Thanks for sharing this video and also what you explained it’s a amazing and lots of work

  • @vanevale20
    @vanevale20 3 роки тому

    amé cada minuto de este video, muchas gracias por todos tus tips...! greets from Venezuela!!

  • @apositivethread8919
    @apositivethread8919 2 роки тому

    You make me appreciate hand made notebooks so much more now! Beautiful!

  • @TheBossNitaRay
    @TheBossNitaRay 3 роки тому +2

    I am so impress, you go girl! You make me want to make books because I love paper.

    • @aPenasIllustrator
      @aPenasIllustrator  3 роки тому

      Thank you so much 🥰 you should definitely give it a try eheh

  • @carlottawinters6124
    @carlottawinters6124 7 місяців тому

    Girl, this was a lot of work. Thank you for sharing your process.

  • @rebecahernandez1505
    @rebecahernandez1505 3 роки тому

    Yes, you are so kind... for me it's a new techique, I loved your designs! Congrats and thanks for sharing. Greetings from Mexico

  • @MonaM1997
    @MonaM1997 Місяць тому

    "Thank you so much for sharing your techniques! This video was super helpful and inspiring. I love how you explained everything so clearly and generously shared your own process. It's amazing to see creators like you helping others improve their skills.❤❤❤

  • @carydelano5484
    @carydelano5484 2 роки тому

    You are so young and talented! So, you sell them in a store? It sounds like English is your second best language, you remind me my niece from Puerto Rico and she had your beautiful accent as well! Thanks for the tutorial, I enjoyed a lot. It was very well explained! I love hand crafting, but I definitely will make at least one notebook for myself, Jehovah’s willing, because it is too much to do it without the “helpers” from Amazon, yes, the ones I don’t have🤣, but your suggestions of exacto knife, ruler and books as press are GREAT! Thanks again!

  • @hannahbanana8980
    @hannahbanana8980 3 роки тому +1

    ok so i never like videos but you just got one! i love you and your channel

  • @iammynna
    @iammynna Рік тому

    It's my first time here in your channel and I already fall inlove with your content on how detailed you do it.

  • @smavliyeva1720
    @smavliyeva1720 Рік тому

    Omggg i am bery thankful gor your kindness cuz you teach step by step with your beautiful heart❤❤❤

  • @rharrison4u9
    @rharrison4u9 Місяць тому

    Thank you so much for sharing this! I have been looking for someone who would share in this way. Much continued success to you.

  • @nehasonje5410
    @nehasonje5410 3 роки тому +2

    OMG!! Your work is just amazing. Lot of hard work. I really appreciate your dedication and patience. Lots of love to you from India❤️✨😊

  • @sallywences7655
    @sallywences7655 3 роки тому +1

    These are so cute! I work in a preschool and I will create some for our daily journaling thank you for sharing

    • @aPenasIllustrator
      @aPenasIllustrator  3 роки тому +1

      Aaah that's so exciting! I would love to see some pictures afterwards 😍

  • @sampsonacademy
    @sampsonacademy 3 роки тому

    On the cutter, you can flip the red bar around so you won't have the groove in it.... :) Loved the video!

    • @aPenasIllustrator
      @aPenasIllustrator  3 роки тому

      Thank you so much! I already got some comments on that, I'll try it today 🥰

  • @devanshishah9355
    @devanshishah9355 3 роки тому +1

    I don't like watching long videos but I watched every minute of yours, Its absolutely amazinngg! 😍😍

    • @aPenasIllustrator
      @aPenasIllustrator  3 роки тому

      AAAAH, that's amazing!! Thank you so so much, that really means a lot! 🥰

  • @leasonalcala6757
    @leasonalcala6757 2 роки тому

    GREAT video. Very informative, I actually paused when I had to turn for a second, didnt want to miss a thing!!

    • @aPenasIllustrator
      @aPenasIllustrator  2 роки тому

      Aaaah that’s so nice! Thank you so much for watching 🥰

  • @aeimanshazi1285
    @aeimanshazi1285 2 роки тому

    Really a hardworker... I really appreciate her tips.. very helpful..

  • @shellyb4563
    @shellyb4563 3 роки тому

    Best tutorial I've ever seen. Thank you so very much! You've stirred my created once again.

  • @Jennifer-oi8ni
    @Jennifer-oi8ni Рік тому

    That white mark on the stapler is a very good tip. I do junk journals and I could never get them on my line. Tfs jen in south dakota