Goodness, Kathleen. Who knew that “crunchy and squishy” could be so beautiful. 😂. It is a beautiful journal with such lovely colours. Yes, I spell the British way
Such a beautiful journal. How do you get the edges of the pages nice and straight once they are sewn in especially as you have rounded edges on your papers? I'm making my first journal and would love any advice, thanks Jackie
Thank you Jackie! I am pretty careful to measure the papers the same in the beginning, haha. Unless I am doing a grungy style journal, the papers stay pretty straight along the top and bottom edges because of the same original measurement. The front edges are less straight because of the shift when they are bent into the signature and some poke out towards the signature centers. I just don’t worry about that, even with rounded corners. Some people trim this down, and sometimes I do adjust some of the papers, but I usually just leave those alone. If I have several sheets of cardstock or other heavier papers mixed into the signature, this ragged edge becomes more of an issue. But, I find that I really like that uneven look, as long as it doesn’t look just messy, so I leave it. I think rounding the corners helps give the signature a kind of deliberate, finished look and I just let the rest go. Thanks so much for the question, Jackie. You’ll learn what you like as you go along. Just keep making journals of all kinds and styles and see what you like best.
Not on this particular video, but I have two playlists specifically for beginning journal makers. Here is the most recent series. ua-cam.com/play/PLgqCtfI_g_9fBBOwX7IijpsFbDvTDOBYX.html&si=0Vhbsk5Eziivx6qf
Love this journal…tfs…I see it is hidden spine..I did a hidden spine on my last journal ..does anyone have any tips on how to keep the signature tight once it is glued down to main spine. Mine became wiggly after I glued it down…?
Thank you Stacey! I appreciate your time to watch. This one actually doesn’t have a hidden spine, but I have made them before. I’m not sure what you mean by wiggly, but a little give in the spine is what allows the book to lay flat once the signatures are bound in. There is just a bit more movement or give to the signatures with a hidden spine and that is considered a plus for most people. But if it is “wiggly” that might be something different. There are so many different methods to sew signatures into a spine and I’m not sure how you did it. But you do need to have a sturdy spine to sew into, even if it is the inside part that gets glued to the covers. When I do a hidden spine, I use a piece of cardstock covered with fabric to sew the signatures to and pay special attention when I glue the “flaps” to the inside book covers so that the book block is well supported. This piece of fabric covered card is sometimes called the “mull,” though a traditional mull is something a little different. So the mull needs to fit really precisely into the spine of the book and needs to be glued very carefully along the edges of the open spine. This obviously takes much more time and finesse than sewing the exposed signatures, so I don’t actually do it very often. Without knowing your method of construction, that’s the best advice I can offer.
Perfect thank you for your response now that you say that …I do see the threads on the outside of the spine..lol… thank you for advice..have a great rest of the wknd..
@@staceyhaleysmit3451 The only other thing I could offer is just practice. I don’t consider an easy thing, haha. So practice is probably the best thing. You don’t have to make great big books to practice either. Just make many small ones and you might discover why the “wiggle.”
Thanks for reaching out Sharon and welcome to the community of journal makers! I sell my journals from about $125 or so, for a 1 signature journal to $185 or so for 3 signatures. It depends on how so many pages, how many decorations, how much money I have into the materials, such as original ephemera or antique lace. Some are fancier than others and some take more time because of techniques used. Within the community, journals are sold at all price points. This is just what I’m selling at in this moment.
This is a great question and I remember wondering the same thing when I first started making these kinds of vintage books. I haunt thrift stores, flea markets, and antique stores looking for stationery, old office supplies and old books with interesting illustrations and papers. I have told all my friends about what I do and the things that I look for, so that they will remember me when they run into old things as well. I watch for estate sales. I have a lot of older friends who are downsizing their households and they pass stuff to me. I also buy off the internet. These items are usually a little more expensive, but the nice thing is that the items are already curated especially for junk journalers - things like antique ledger and some of the other hard-to-find items that we love to include in journals. So, it can take quite a lot of time and effort and sometimes money, to track some of these pretty papers down, but I think it is worth it.
This is honestly one of the most beautiful ones I've ever seen with so much usable writing space. I love the intricate folds and pockets. Beautiful!
Thank you so much Jamie! That makes me very happy.
@@BeAgainBooks You are an amazing artist! This really is a masterpiece; thanks for sharing.
Lovely journal, love the idea of including wrapping paper as an extra writing piece. Would be a nice xmas gift.
Thank you Debbie! Yes, I agree.
So pretty. There’s something about a hard cover book look! On my list.
Thanks so much for watching!
Full of charm and cheer!!!
Thank you Dawn!
Goodness, Kathleen. Who knew that “crunchy and squishy” could be so beautiful. 😂. It is a beautiful journal with such lovely colours. Yes, I spell the British way
Oh thank you Alice! I read so many British novels that I sometimes spell that way too!
Hi Kathleen! Just beautiful!!!
Thank you Jovi!
Oh I love this old fashioned traditional journal Kathleen! So many beautifully detailed touches. I love that little snowflake brad holding the card.
Thank you so much Jennifer! Little details are just so fun, aren’t they?
Just so beautiful. ❤ Tamara
Thank you Tamara!
What a lovely Christmas journal.
Thank you Andrea!
Beautiful work! So many fun bits. Love how you used the vintage wrapping papers.
Thank you Darice!
I love this one, Kathleen! You keep making them all beautiful and just calling to be handled and felt. My touchy, feely instinct keeps kicking in! 😀💞
Oh I'm glad to hear it Keryn - it is so squishy and it crunches too! Thanks for watching!
Always soooo beautiful!!❤️❤️🎅🏻
Thank you Denise!
Absolutely beautiful. Love that you rounded the corners.
Thank you Sharon! I seem to always do that - round the corners.
What a lovely journal!
Thank so much Wendy!
I especially loved when you opened to the pages with double pocket and vintage playing card. Wow. That was amazing. You are so talented
Oh you are so kind - thanks so much Debbie!
Another beauty!! Love it! 💜💜💜
Thanks so much Corky!
Love it! ❤
Thanks so much Karen!
Beautiful Christmas journal Kathleen! Love the images you used!
Thanks Nancy!
Beautiful
Thank you Marvy!
Beautiful. ❤
Thank you! 😊
so pretty I missed this one last year
Thank you so much! I'm glad you finally got to see it.
Love this! Just so sweet
Thanks so much Erika!
I stumbled upon your channel and I’m so happy that I did, what beautiful work you do!
I am so glad you found me Paula - welcome! Thanks for watching.
Such a beautiful journal. How do you get the edges of the pages nice and straight once they are sewn in especially as you have rounded edges on your papers? I'm making my first journal and would love any advice, thanks Jackie
Thank you Jackie! I am pretty careful to measure the papers the same in the beginning, haha. Unless I am doing a grungy style journal, the papers stay pretty straight along the top and bottom edges because of the same original measurement. The front edges are less straight because of the shift when they are bent into the signature and some poke out towards the signature centers. I just don’t worry about that, even with rounded corners. Some people trim this down, and sometimes I do adjust some of the papers, but I usually just leave those alone. If I have several sheets of cardstock or other heavier papers mixed into the signature, this ragged edge becomes more of an issue. But, I find that I really like that uneven look, as long as it doesn’t look just messy, so I leave it. I think rounding the corners helps give the signature a kind of deliberate, finished look and I just let the rest go. Thanks so much for the question, Jackie. You’ll learn what you like as you go along. Just keep making journals of all kinds and styles and see what you like best.
Very excited to just have subscribed to your channel! Beautiful journal!
Welcome and thanks so much for joining me!
Do you have a video on how you started the journal plz? I’m new to this and have never made one.
Not on this particular video, but I have two playlists specifically for beginning journal makers. Here is the most recent series. ua-cam.com/play/PLgqCtfI_g_9fBBOwX7IijpsFbDvTDOBYX.html&si=0Vhbsk5Eziivx6qf
Evet güzel teknik bir journal ve merak ederim nasil oluşturduğu nuz bu sayfa lar ve anlatim yapim video mevcut mu🦋💙
@@sibel3852 I could not find a translation, but I surely appreciate your time to watch and comment! Thank you Sibel!
Love this journal…tfs…I see it is hidden spine..I did a hidden spine on my last journal ..does anyone have any tips on how to keep the signature tight once it is glued down to main spine. Mine became wiggly after I glued it down…?
Thank you Stacey! I appreciate your time to watch. This one actually doesn’t have a hidden spine, but I have made them before. I’m not sure what you mean by wiggly, but a little give in the spine is what allows the book to lay flat once the signatures are bound in. There is just a bit more movement or give to the signatures with a hidden spine and that is considered a plus for most people. But if it is “wiggly” that might be something different. There are so many different methods to sew signatures into a spine and I’m not sure how you did it. But you do need to have a sturdy spine to sew into, even if it is the inside part that gets glued to the covers. When I do a hidden spine, I use a piece of cardstock covered with fabric to sew the signatures to and pay special attention when I glue the “flaps” to the inside book covers so that the book block is well supported. This piece of fabric covered card is sometimes called the “mull,” though a traditional mull is something a little different. So the mull needs to fit really precisely into the spine of the book and needs to be glued very carefully along the edges of the open spine. This obviously takes much more time and finesse than sewing the exposed signatures, so I don’t actually do it very often. Without knowing your method of construction, that’s the best advice I can offer.
Perfect thank you for your response now that you say that …I do see the threads on the outside of the spine..lol… thank you for advice..have a great rest of the wknd..
@@staceyhaleysmit3451 The only other thing I could offer is just practice. I don’t consider an easy thing, haha. So practice is probably the best thing. You don’t have to make great big books to practice either. Just make many small ones and you might discover why the “wiggle.”
Hi Kathleen, I'm a beginner to junk journaling and was wondering what price you sell them for so I can better my craft and sell them. 😊
Thanks for reaching out Sharon and welcome to the community of journal makers! I sell my journals from about $125 or so, for a 1 signature journal to $185 or so for 3 signatures. It depends on how so many pages, how many decorations, how much money I have into the materials, such as original ephemera or antique lace. Some are fancier than others and some take more time because of techniques used. Within the community, journals are sold at all price points. This is just what I’m selling at in this moment.
Thank you for replying 🙂
Where do you find vintage stuff?
This is a great question and I remember wondering the same thing when I first started making these kinds of vintage books. I haunt thrift stores, flea markets, and antique stores looking for stationery, old office supplies and old books with interesting illustrations and papers. I have told all my friends about what I do and the things that I look for, so that they will remember me when they run into old things as well. I watch for estate sales. I have a lot of older friends who are downsizing their households and they pass stuff to me. I also buy off the internet. These items are usually a little more expensive, but the nice thing is that the items are already curated especially for junk journalers - things like antique ledger and some of the other hard-to-find items that we love to include in journals. So, it can take quite a lot of time and effort and sometimes money, to track some of these pretty papers down, but I think it is worth it.
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Thanks for watching Phyllis!