Paper bag art journal 🔸 DIY art book for beginners

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  • Опубліковано 26 гру 2024

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  • @robertakeirn1870
    @robertakeirn1870 3 місяці тому +37

    Having worked for the US Postal Service for 32 years it always cracks me up to see someone use stamps and legit postal stampers to make journals. I love your love of all things stamp related! ❤

    • @MargareteMiller
      @MargareteMiller  3 місяці тому +12

      😂 correspondence art is real. There are a lot of us postal lovers out there❣️

    • @carolstewart8507
      @carolstewart8507 3 місяці тому +2

      Oh I love all kinds of stamps most crafters do I love all mine from paper to rubber xx 🫶🤗💜🙌😘🌹🌹🙏🙏🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

    • @WendyInMD
      @WendyInMD 3 місяці тому +1

      Canceled stamps on mail from other countries are AWESOME!

    • @phyllismonroe8603
      @phyllismonroe8603 27 днів тому

      I love the idea of using postage stamps. Unfortunately, the ink used for cancelation is so thick and dark these days that I can barely see the images on the stamps.

    • @phyllismonroe8603
      @phyllismonroe8603 27 днів тому

      I love this idea for an art journal!

  • @myrah3500
    @myrah3500 3 місяці тому +18

    Love this so much..I have an idea to journal on each page for 12 month about the things I talked with my granddaughter for a year! She can laugh years later

    • @MargareteMiller
      @MargareteMiller  3 місяці тому +4

      What a wonderful idea! And a lovely memory to treasure forever 😉👍🏼🌟

    • @TissyBrooks-cr7iy
      @TissyBrooks-cr7iy 3 місяці тому +4

      What a beautiful 😍 idea xxx

  • @tisatruett1623
    @tisatruett1623 4 місяці тому +35

    Gotta love someone who saves security envelopes!!!❤❤❤

    • @MargareteMiller
      @MargareteMiller  4 місяці тому +7

      Ha! I have such a hard time throwing those out 🙌🏼❣️🌟

    • @janiceerbstoesser84
      @janiceerbstoesser84 4 місяці тому +5

      Can't stop saving those security envelopes. 😁

  • @darcypalmer7783
    @darcypalmer7783 2 місяці тому +4

    I love a project where you don't need to spend money! The folding of this is genius! Turns out so cute! Thank you.

  • @PeterMurphy-c8i
    @PeterMurphy-c8i 4 місяці тому +4

    I think I will try this booklet with packing paper! Thanks

    • @MargareteMiller
      @MargareteMiller  4 місяці тому

      Such a good idea!! I didn't even think of that. I'll try that next 😉❣️👍🏻

  • @marilyndamschen5435
    @marilyndamschen5435 3 місяці тому +7

    I’m always looking for ideas for workshops with special-needs adult clients. This is so adaptable and a great low-cost project I can offer a group.!

  • @SandiMo77
    @SandiMo77 4 місяці тому +33

    That little paper bag booklet turned out so very cute Margarete! Thanks so much for this lovely inspiration of taking an ordinary household item and transforming it into something so artistic. Can't wait to try!

    • @MargareteMiller
      @MargareteMiller  4 місяці тому +1

      Super! I'm so glad you're going to create some and put your own spin on them 💜

  • @BarbRoss-s3n
    @BarbRoss-s3n Місяць тому +1

    I somehow lost my reply, but here’s what I o with my old school 3 ring binders. I do art work ,so I collect pictures and use them as inspiration letting them motivate me ,also I save magazine photos of antiques I own. I’m 92 yrs old and love your work. I was happy to know that other people had a similar hobby and I wasn’t off my rocker.

    • @brendawarner4344
      @brendawarner4344 Місяць тому +1

      I have ruïned so many bags! You said “I am just going to cut down the side here” do you mean the middle of the side seams? If so do you then cut across the middle of the bottom seams? I AM not dumb but very confuses. I have re-run your vídeo many times. HELP

    • @MargareteMiller
      @MargareteMiller  Місяць тому

      Hi, yes, cut the side seams off, and then cut the base off. 👍🏻

  • @olderendirt
    @olderendirt Місяць тому +1

    Very cute idea. I've saved so many bags like that. Thanks for the nice tutorial.

    • @MargareteMiller
      @MargareteMiller  Місяць тому

      You are so welcome! I hope you create a couple and have fun decorating those pages 🩷

  • @elisabethblaue9852
    @elisabethblaue9852 3 місяці тому +2

    The second with the stamped frame on each side is gorgeous too.
    And I will try out one with 14 pages - so with one more fold horizontaly.

    • @MargareteMiller
      @MargareteMiller  Місяць тому +1

      Neat!! Yes, experiment with another row and see how it goes. That's a great idea. 👍🏻❣️⭐️

  • @jbcowland1
    @jbcowland1 Місяць тому +2

    I’m brand new to ‘book’ making, your tutorials are so helpful and easy to follow!

    • @MargareteMiller
      @MargareteMiller  Місяць тому

      Thank you for saying so! I appreciate the feedback 👍🏻❣️⭐️

  • @jennyor867
    @jennyor867 Місяць тому +4

    I like it. One can use old eyeshadow, dry leaves, flowers, twigs, feathers, grass, gauze, tea bags, coffee, glitter, lace, crochet, old jewelry, clean, dry and colored eggshells, buttons, etc.

  • @nancystephenson1323
    @nancystephenson1323 Місяць тому +3

    OMG, it's so nice to see that I'm not the only one who saves the security envelopes for the different patterns inside! Great ideas! It would be fun to make little smaller books like these sometimes.

    • @MargareteMiller
      @MargareteMiller  Місяць тому

      I hope you do someday. They are such fun little projects. 🩷

    • @SoOkThenLetsGo
      @SoOkThenLetsGo 29 днів тому

      I’ve got a collection of envelopes of my own. I have some that have a 4 in.² window on the front. They are fun to play with.

  • @donnaarsenoff8399
    @donnaarsenoff8399 3 місяці тому +1

    Both books are so interesting. Thanks for the video. ❤

  • @SharaLee60
    @SharaLee60 3 місяці тому +6

    These are so fun! I've made a few of these over the years, just a little different. In gluing, I made some pockets & tags out of the paint chips! Thanks for sharing! ☺️🫂🐾🦋🧶🧵🪡✏️📓🌹✨️

    • @MargareteMiller
      @MargareteMiller  3 місяці тому

      Pockets are a great idea. I might try that next time. 👍🏼❣️😉

  • @AlisonGreenValleyCrone
    @AlisonGreenValleyCrone 3 місяці тому +3

    So glad to see this. Bit fed up with all the videos that just assume that you can afford to spend $£ on tools and equipment. Sure that journaling started out using what ever you have at home…Thank you

  • @TheSissie
    @TheSissie 3 місяці тому +1

    Love it! Greetings from the Netherlands 🍀😀

  • @donnanowland3163
    @donnanowland3163 4 місяці тому +13

    Kraft paper is so versatile, making a paper bag a perfect crafting resource. This is a great project. I think it can be called a “zine”. Thank you for this video. I was very inspiring. 👏👏👏😎

    • @MargareteMiller
      @MargareteMiller  4 місяці тому +2

      It definitely had zine-like qualities with all the folding and strategic cutting 👍🏻💙😉

  • @JoySibley-l4t
    @JoySibley-l4t 3 місяці тому +2

    I love the way the collages turned out! Good tutorial ❤

  • @Teresa63274
    @Teresa63274 3 місяці тому +1

    Great project thank you for this demo and the postage stamp info. 😊

  • @bsquared9647
    @bsquared9647 3 місяці тому +1

    I can't wait to try this. Thank you for this tutorial! ❤

    • @MargareteMiller
      @MargareteMiller  Місяць тому

      I'm so glad you enjoyed this! Have fun creating your own 👍🏻❣️⭐️

  • @hildedebreucker536
    @hildedebreucker536 3 місяці тому +1

    ❤ gone make a lot of these for friends. Greeting from belgium

    • @MargareteMiller
      @MargareteMiller  3 місяці тому

      Wonderful, Hilde!! They will make great little gifts 👏🏼🌟💜

  • @ceciliaminaful
    @ceciliaminaful 3 місяці тому +1

    You are such an inspiration ! Thank you for sharing all your creative ideas ❤

    • @MargareteMiller
      @MargareteMiller  3 місяці тому +1

      You are so welcome! I'm so glad you enjoyed this 💜

  • @rozalledrude3704
    @rozalledrude3704 3 місяці тому

    This is absolutely amazing! Brilliant! It's like a puzzle!😂
    Thank you so much! Can't wait to start! ❤

    • @MargareteMiller
      @MargareteMiller  3 місяці тому +1

      So glad you enjoyed this. I do hope you make one 😉💜👍🏻

  • @QueenNoTeetha151
    @QueenNoTeetha151 Місяць тому +2

    Thank goodness I found this video again! I had bought the low denomination stamps and couldn’t think which video featured them and what to do with them! I’ve been looking through all my craft video history trying to see what on earth I was going to make! 😂

    • @MargareteMiller
      @MargareteMiller  Місяць тому +1

      Yay!! So glad you got those stamps. Aren't they lovely! I hope you do something fun with them 😉💜👍🏻

  • @nancypridham6556
    @nancypridham6556 3 місяці тому +6

    What a great project. Easy access to inexpensive supplies, lots of it was recycled, which I love, and I think kids would enjoy doing this project as well. I volunteer at a craft only thrift store and this would be a great project for a class there. Thank you so much for the fabulous idea and instructions.

    • @MargareteMiller
      @MargareteMiller  3 місяці тому

      Great project!! I’m so glad you will be teaching it at your shop. 💙💜❤️

  • @mrs.brayman4840
    @mrs.brayman4840 3 місяці тому +1

    This is such a great idea. I haven't used a paper bag yet. What I did do is solve a problem I have with note pads. I took a piece of copy paper and followed your directions. It makes a no fuss note book that I can take anywhere. 😊

    • @MargareteMiller
      @MargareteMiller  Місяць тому +1

      What a great idea!! I'm going to try that and toss it in my bag to see if I can put it to use. 👍🏻❣️⭐️

  • @paulinestewart8188
    @paulinestewart8188 3 місяці тому +5

    These are the cutest little brown paper books! Thanks for the great idea Margaret.

  • @mariannesalisbury4056
    @mariannesalisbury4056 2 дні тому

    This is a great idea! I am going to go thru all of our prints and make mini photo albums for our girls and grand children!

  • @kristinebeer9505
    @kristinebeer9505 3 місяці тому +1

    I love it!! Thank you for the tutorial and inspiration!!❤

    • @MargareteMiller
      @MargareteMiller  3 місяці тому

      You are so welcome! Glad it was helpful 💙

  • @SS-te4hs
    @SS-te4hs 3 місяці тому +1

    You have such beautiful skin
    Love this book idea

    • @MargareteMiller
      @MargareteMiller  3 місяці тому

      Thanks! Make up and a good camera helps 😉

  • @aprilcarter749
    @aprilcarter749 4 місяці тому +1

    Great booklets love the one themes you used for each one. I’m ready to make one. TFS ❤.

    • @MargareteMiller
      @MargareteMiller  3 місяці тому

      Super!! Have fun making your own 👍🏼❣️🙂

  • @Nitabo5150
    @Nitabo5150 3 місяці тому +1

    Simply beautiful 💕

  • @kdstinson4727
    @kdstinson4727 3 місяці тому +2

    First time watching and I'm so excited to make these little books with my grandkids. Thank you!❤

  • @jerrieanderson2245
    @jerrieanderson2245 4 місяці тому +10

    I really enjoyed this. Both books are really nice. My grandkids have started doing collage and glue books so I think they would really like this way of creating their own books. Thank you for sharing.

    • @MargareteMiller
      @MargareteMiller  4 місяці тому +1

      Yes!! Great idea to try with the grandkids. They'll need help with the folding (maybe you do that part) but when you unfold them and lay out all the squares, they are so fun to decorate!! ❤️

  • @kellercrucita550
    @kellercrucita550 4 місяці тому +2

    Tu creatividad es increíble!
    Gracias por compartir 😊

    • @MargareteMiller
      @MargareteMiller  4 місяці тому +1

      Glad you enjoyed this! I hope you will make one 👏🏼

  • @NoDecaf7
    @NoDecaf7 4 місяці тому +4

    Heck yeah something I have the extra materials for!
    The way you described this process reminds me of some of the teachers I had in grade school, very easy to understand and follow along with for anyone at any age ❤❤

    • @MargareteMiller
      @MargareteMiller  4 місяці тому

      Awwww, what a nice thing to say! Thank you !! 😘

  • @juanitagentry9816
    @juanitagentry9816 4 місяці тому +1

    So much fun! Thank you for sharing 😄

  • @thrivingselfcarerenee
    @thrivingselfcarerenee 16 днів тому +1

    Somehow I managed to fold it differently. I ended up with 12 pages plus a front and back cover. Not exactly sure what I did. 🤣 I love the idea of using grocery bags for paper journals and art. An excellent way to recycle and use what we already have. Thanks for this wonderful tutorial!
    Edited to add: I figured out what I did! I didn't wrap the end page around the back. I left it folded to the front. Gives me some more pages, so I'm fine with that. 😊

    • @MargareteMiller
      @MargareteMiller  16 днів тому +1

      You can try again with another bag, right? There's so many of them out there 😉. Glad you enjoyed this. 💜

  • @debzehr3244
    @debzehr3244 4 місяці тому +4

    I love these little books. I’m going to gather supplies and make them with my grand littles. We will have so much fun. 😊. Thank you so much. 💖💖💖

    • @MargareteMiller
      @MargareteMiller  4 місяці тому

      Great idea!! Perfect for kiddos❣️🙂🌟

  • @Mizowi75
    @Mizowi75 3 місяці тому +2

    Thank you for such a cute idea for the meandering book! I love how you decorated it. Also, thank you for the postal stamp idea! I didn’t know about those but will be checking with my post office!

    • @MargareteMiller
      @MargareteMiller  3 місяці тому +1

      Awesome! You can get the stamps at www. stamps.com (the website of the USPS) if you can't get them at the post office. 💜

  • @coffeejournalcreate
    @coffeejournalcreate 2 місяці тому +1

    Margarete...I love this!

    • @MargareteMiller
      @MargareteMiller  2 місяці тому +1

      I'm so glad! I hope you'll make one. 💜

    • @coffeejournalcreate
      @coffeejournalcreate 2 місяці тому

      @@MargareteMiller Yep, I've started on it already 😁

  • @michelebernsteinklausner4634
    @michelebernsteinklausner4634 3 місяці тому +2

    Stunning! One of the best paper bag journal videos. I love the idea of using postage stamps.

    • @MargareteMiller
      @MargareteMiller  Місяць тому

      So kind of you to say. Thanks so much!! 🩷

  • @Art-in-Making
    @Art-in-Making 4 місяці тому +2

    Great video, very inspiring. Thank you for sharing.

  • @jenntonakSA
    @jenntonakSA 4 місяці тому +9

    What a cool project! Simple but they look really nice!

    • @MargareteMiller
      @MargareteMiller  4 місяці тому +1

      They are simple, Jenn. Some paper bags are darker than others. Next time I will try to find one that is a little lighter. 💙

  • @laelswager4983
    @laelswager4983 4 місяці тому +2

    I love these these small books and grocery bags are a great idea

    • @MargareteMiller
      @MargareteMiller  4 місяці тому

      Almost anyone can find these types of grocery bags. They aren't free anymore in California, but they do sell them for 10 cents. I'm happy to pay that for two awesome little books 😉❣️👍🏻

  • @elisekt1860
    @elisekt1860 3 місяці тому +3

    I’ve seen this before but your video is much better. Thank you!

    • @MargareteMiller
      @MargareteMiller  3 місяці тому

      Glad it was helpful! Thanks for letting me know❣️👍🏼🌟

  • @matthewflinchum5452
    @matthewflinchum5452 3 місяці тому +1

    I love your tutorial! I make them with my school kids but will follow your lead with paper bags, paint chips, postage stamps and rubber stamping! Everyone can design their own book using found supplies! ❤❤❤🙂

    • @MargareteMiller
      @MargareteMiller  3 місяці тому

      Yep, using what you have is half the fun 😉❣️💙

  • @vickiejensen1265
    @vickiejensen1265 4 місяці тому +1

    Very cute idea!❤

  • @barbaraholt5859
    @barbaraholt5859 3 місяці тому +1

    Thanks so much, Margarete. I made the base along with the video, now nwwd to think about the collage. Really enjoy your presentations.

    • @MargareteMiller
      @MargareteMiller  3 місяці тому

      Awesome! You’ve got the layout done and now for the fun part of decorating. Enjoy! 😉👍🏼💜

  • @martymace9139
    @martymace9139 4 місяці тому +1

    This looks like so much fun! ❤ I will have to try it.

    • @MargareteMiller
      @MargareteMiller  3 місяці тому

      I hope you do! There are so many fun ways to work on these pages 💜

  • @dawncarter9961
    @dawncarter9961 3 дні тому

    Thank you for sharing! This is so fun! Will do some collage books with Christmas paper and stickers after opening with the family!

  • @joycegitter1778
    @joycegitter1778 3 місяці тому +3

    Love these little guys! Once you started the folding process, I realized I had made quite a few of these a few years back out of 12 x 12 scrapbook paper. The postage stamps are wonderful! Thanks for the tip. I have to go to the post office tomorrow so I’m gonna try to find these cuties. Thank you!

    • @MargareteMiller
      @MargareteMiller  3 місяці тому

      I hope they have them at your post office. You can order them easily, too. 👍🏻

  • @sherryhyde565
    @sherryhyde565 2 місяці тому +1

    What a great idea! I love your channel! Thank you for sharing your beautiful creations! Be blessed 🌿

  • @telenaeldridge3737
    @telenaeldridge3737 4 місяці тому +2

    Oh my goodness!! What a fun idea. And because it’s made from a free paper bag, I could see it being very freeing to experiment in it with all kinds of media.

    • @MargareteMiller
      @MargareteMiller  4 місяці тому

      Exactly! You can experiment with all kinds of mediums 💜

  • @rebeccabodine413
    @rebeccabodine413 4 місяці тому +1

    How very very clever!

    • @MargareteMiller
      @MargareteMiller  3 місяці тому

      It wasn’t my idea, but I loved running with it and putting my twist on it 😉❣️👍🏼

  • @phyllismonroe8603
    @phyllismonroe8603 3 місяці тому +1

    Thank you for this idea! My mom and I have saved the stamps from envelopes for over 5 decades so I now have another idea on what to do with them. And I have lots of rubber stamps and scrapbook paper too. I appreciate your inspiring videos. ❤

    • @MargareteMiller
      @MargareteMiller  Місяць тому

      Yay!! I'm so glad you've got ideas on how to decorate the pages. It sounds like it's going to be so much fun!! 👍🏻❣️⭐️

  • @caroltanzi29
    @caroltanzi29 4 місяці тому +2

    Margarete: great project. Easy and fairly quick for instance gratification. Just think of the themes one can come up with. Love it! I’ll create this type of journal. Carol from California

    • @MargareteMiller
      @MargareteMiller  4 місяці тому

      Yes, there are SO many possible themes, aren't there. I'll have to make a to-do list for myself 😉❣️👍🏻

  • @dianejohnstone8653
    @dianejohnstone8653 3 місяці тому +1

    Hi Margarete, greetings from Victoria, Australia. Thank you for your tutorial Love your clear, concise instructions. 😊😊

    • @MargareteMiller
      @MargareteMiller  3 місяці тому

      Thanks so much 😊 So glad you enjoyed this ❣️

  • @MonicaGarciadivinelight
    @MonicaGarciadivinelight 4 місяці тому +1

    Such a fun project!!

    • @MargareteMiller
      @MargareteMiller  4 місяці тому

      It totally is! I hope you’ll try it 👍🏼

  • @helenmeyers6093
    @helenmeyers6093 3 місяці тому +1

    Love this idea. Thanks.

  • @shelaghmorrison4329
    @shelaghmorrison4329 3 місяці тому +2

    I love this demo and will make glueing small watercolour paintings to each page. This can act as a travel journal then. Thank you!

    • @ruthpackard3080
      @ruthpackard3080 3 місяці тому

      Great idea!!

    • @MargareteMiller
      @MargareteMiller  3 місяці тому

      I love your idea of using small watercolor paintings. How cool!! 🌟

  • @shulaney4639
    @shulaney4639 3 місяці тому +1

    This is wonderful!!!

    • @MargareteMiller
      @MargareteMiller  3 місяці тому

      Thanks so much! I’m glad you enjoyed it 😉

  • @raylenemock2112
    @raylenemock2112 2 місяці тому +1

    You are so amazing! I can’t thank you enough! I love anything to do with paper and you are the best at ideas and very good at explaining. God bless you!

    • @MargareteMiller
      @MargareteMiller  2 місяці тому

      Thank you so much! I appreciate your kind comments 💙

  • @ericastannard2635
    @ericastannard2635 3 місяці тому +4

    This is just so fabulous! I love your 2 books! You come up with the best ideas, I’m so glad you made the short of this video, I might have missed the longer version! Erica❤

    • @MargareteMiller
      @MargareteMiller  3 місяці тому

      Thank you so much for your feedback! And thanks for watching both ❤️

  • @emsyvaf
    @emsyvaf 3 місяці тому +1

    This is an amazing idea! Thank u ❤

    • @MargareteMiller
      @MargareteMiller  Місяць тому

      You're welcome! I'm so glad you enjoyed this 👍🏻❣️⭐️

  • @catcauldron217
    @catcauldron217 2 місяці тому +2

    A brown paper bag huh?
    Let there be art!
    Thank you😘

  •  3 місяці тому +1

    Gorgeous! Love it! ♥

  • @nanmau6234
    @nanmau6234 4 місяці тому +2

    Great idea , Love, Love, Love this little booklet! And you are a fantastic teacher ! 💕

  • @susanmorales8675
    @susanmorales8675 3 місяці тому +1

    😊Very cute little books. Thank you for the inspiration.

  • @jennifermott5651
    @jennifermott5651 4 місяці тому +1

    Really fun and cute!

  • @sharronemerson2930
    @sharronemerson2930 3 місяці тому +1

    What fun. My Grandkids will love it as well ❤

    • @MargareteMiller
      @MargareteMiller  3 місяці тому

      This is a great project to do with the grands. Have fun!! 💜

  • @colours_are_my_garden
    @colours_are_my_garden 3 місяці тому +1

    Nice little books. Thank you for sharing. 😊

  • @kalpanakonar
    @kalpanakonar 3 місяці тому +1

    Excellent idea ❤

  • @deannak1659
    @deannak1659 3 місяці тому +2

    This is so FANTASTIC!! I have seen this project with craft supplies, but give you so much credit for coming up with this wonderful project using things things most people have in the recycle bin!! You are very cleaver!!!

    • @MargareteMiller
      @MargareteMiller  3 місяці тому

      Thank you so much, Deanna. It wasn’t my idea, but it was so much fun running with it 💜

  • @phague85
    @phague85 3 місяці тому +1

    Loved the stamps so much I ordered them and will be making this project soon

    • @MargareteMiller
      @MargareteMiller  Місяць тому

      Awesome!! You're going to love them!! 👍🏻❣️⭐️

  • @tonyastone6866
    @tonyastone6866 3 місяці тому +2

    So cute. I'm going to fold and cut some for my grandkids to be creative with. Thank you Margarete. What a Great idea.

    • @MargareteMiller
      @MargareteMiller  3 місяці тому

      Doing this with the grandkids will be great fun. They’ll need help with the folding but can probably do everything else. 👍🏼❣️😉

  • @olderendirt
    @olderendirt 3 місяці тому +1

    Those are so cute. I used to collect stamps so I have a lot of canceled international ones. This would be fun to do with some of them. Thanks!

    • @MargareteMiller
      @MargareteMiller  Місяць тому

      Yep, that's a great way to use some of your cancelled stamps 👍🏻❣️⭐️

  • @Creativeplayeveryday
    @Creativeplayeveryday 4 місяці тому +1

    What a clever little book! Thank you for sharing!

    • @MargareteMiller
      @MargareteMiller  4 місяці тому

      Glad you like it! 💜 Thanks for watching 😉

  • @4591mazda
    @4591mazda 4 місяці тому +1

    Love it thank you for sharing

  • @tammyfrazer9868
    @tammyfrazer9868 4 місяці тому +2

    Fun, fun fun and you get two. Thanks for the tutorial.

    • @MargareteMiller
      @MargareteMiller  4 місяці тому

      My pleasure! I hope you’ll make some 💜

  • @nikita3966
    @nikita3966 4 місяці тому +2

    The little books are so cute. I’m babysitting for my niece this weekend and the kids like crafts. I going to find some paper bags. I think they will have fun decorating each page. Thanks for the great idea.

    • @MargareteMiller
      @MargareteMiller  3 місяці тому +1

      That sounds like a fabulous project! You are such a fun aunt❣️

  • @ericbruth
    @ericbruth 4 місяці тому +6

    Thank you for this video Margarete. I always wanted to do such a "folded" journal. And the idea of using a paper bag makes it even more appealing to me. I'm going to try. Thanks for the inspiration

    • @MargareteMiller
      @MargareteMiller  4 місяці тому

      Awesome, Eric!! Tag me on IG or wherever you post a photo so I can see and cheer 😘❣️👏🏼

  • @cynthiahogue7724
    @cynthiahogue7724 4 місяці тому +2

    Another great video! I’ve seen this done before but not explained so well. My mind is already racing with ideas!

    • @MargareteMiller
      @MargareteMiller  4 місяці тому

      Glad to hear it! Have fun making them 💜❣️👍🏼

  • @normawingo5116
    @normawingo5116 2 місяці тому +1

    Thank you, I’m new here, recovering from spinal fusion. Looks like a perfect easy, project. I subbed, your videos are just what I needed to help get my mind off the pain.

    • @MargareteMiller
      @MargareteMiller  2 місяці тому

      I'm wishing you a speedy recovery. I hope you're back in your space soon and creating fun things once again. 💜

  • @jennifersdoglife
    @jennifersdoglife 3 місяці тому +1

    Thank you thank you thank you! So many ideas growing in my brain!

    • @MargareteMiller
      @MargareteMiller  3 місяці тому +1

      Awwww, I’m so excited for you to work on one! Have fun❣️

  • @Nathalie_MR
    @Nathalie_MR 4 місяці тому +4

    That's a fun project Margaret. Your little books turned out great! Thank you 😊

    • @MargareteMiller
      @MargareteMiller  4 місяці тому +1

      Thanks so much! I want to make more of them 💜

  • @sherryliberto6749
    @sherryliberto6749 3 місяці тому +1

    Wow, I love this project. Your bag art books turned out so adorable. Thanks for the inspiration. Have a fabulous Friday. Sherry ❤❤❤

    • @MargareteMiller
      @MargareteMiller  3 місяці тому +1

      Thank you, Sherry❣️ I hope you’ll work on some, too. They come together easily 👍🏼

  • @stephansplatz-y7l
    @stephansplatz-y7l 3 місяці тому +1

    I knew this fold to prepare sketch books from one piece of paper, but I wasn't aware, that I could glue the pages together to create a sturdy booklet with a cover which is not unfolding itself.Thank you so much for sharing and explaining the process so well.

    • @MargareteMiller
      @MargareteMiller  3 місяці тому

      Yes! I looked for and found the extra steps needed to turn it into an actual book. I knew they existed somewhere. Thanks internet! 😉💜👍🏼

    • @stephansplatz-y7l
      @stephansplatz-y7l 3 місяці тому

      @@MargareteMiller ❤

  • @jeanneblondewomanstamping9788
    @jeanneblondewomanstamping9788 4 місяці тому +1

    I love to use low-denomination stamps on my mail art as a graphic element. So many of them are beautifully drawn, especially the flowers & fruit. Gonna try this fun project. Thanks for sharing. 🥰

    • @MargareteMiller
      @MargareteMiller  4 місяці тому

      Low denomination stamps are SO fun to collage with. My favorites are the 20 cent, extra ounce rabbits 🐇

  • @nathalieheath5693
    @nathalieheath5693 3 місяці тому +1

    Been waiting for this tutorial ever since I saw your instagram post. Love it❤❤❤

    • @MargareteMiller
      @MargareteMiller  3 місяці тому

      😁 Awesome, Nathalie❣️The bug book turned out nicely. I’m so glad you enjoyed this! Go make on 😉

  • @christine0nowell757
    @christine0nowell757 4 місяці тому +3

    This came just at the right time for me Margaret. Many thanks xxx

    • @MargareteMiller
      @MargareteMiller  4 місяці тому

      So glad, Christine! I'm glad you enjoyed this 💜

  • @normaschurman2202
    @normaschurman2202 3 місяці тому +1

    Great idea. 💕

  • @DreamingTinyDesigns
    @DreamingTinyDesigns 4 місяці тому +2

    Very cute! I have to look to see if I have a paper bag (bags were mostly banned in my state outside of some smaller stores) but as an alternative for those in states like mine maybe Amazon packaging? The paper isn't as thick but it would do...my husband gets a lot of Amazon stuff and the boxes usually have kraft paper in it! I also need to remember next time I am at Trader Joe's to get one of those magazines...the fonts in there are so fun and I didn't remember to grab one last time I was there! Thank you for sharing!

    • @MargareteMiller
      @MargareteMiller  4 місяці тому

      Yes, Amazon packaging would be great! Stretch it out and see how big it is. Maybe you’ll have a full sized book when you’re done with it 😂💜🌟

  • @lu-ellenhafner4968
    @lu-ellenhafner4968 3 місяці тому +1

    I do like that your collage has a theme, as a scrapbook et this resonates with me😊

    • @MargareteMiller
      @MargareteMiller  Місяць тому

      I find that picking a theme really helps in narrowing down the scope of materials that you can choose from. Otherwise there's too much choice and it gets overwhelming.

  • @lesliespeers2739
    @lesliespeers2739 4 місяці тому +2

    OMG these are so adorable!! When you first showed the theme of the stamps I thought she should use those bug stamps you showed on FB. So glad you made the extra book with them. All the pages look great!! TFS Hugs * L

    • @MargareteMiller
      @MargareteMiller  4 місяці тому +2

      Yep!! You can tell that I had a plan all along, couldn't you? 😉👍🏻💜

    • @lesliespeers2739
      @lesliespeers2739 4 місяці тому

      @@MargareteMiller Those bug stamps BTW are adorable, I love bugs. I have lots of rubber stamps like that too.

  • @joycemccullough7856
    @joycemccullough7856 3 місяці тому +1

    Absolutely love this project!!! I’m so ping to do this. I have tons of saved paint chips and wondering what I can do with them. Thanks so much for sharing your process! ❤❤❤

    • @MargareteMiller
      @MargareteMiller  3 місяці тому

      Great! I’m so glad you’ll put those paint chips to use 🙌🏼❣️😉

  • @suebailey245
    @suebailey245 3 місяці тому +1

    This is so lovely - I have so many things in my stash that I can put in one of these books. Can’t wait to get started (hope I’ve got a bag I can use 😂) x

    • @MargareteMiller
      @MargareteMiller  3 місяці тому

      Awesome! I’m so glad you’ve got a new idea to play with 😉🌸❣️

  • @gwensimmons_gigi1629
    @gwensimmons_gigi1629 3 місяці тому +2

    Cool zine Margarete! New subbie.🎉❤ Thank you for posting!
    I did my WWCM24 in this accordion style it was so much fun creating and predetermining the page orientation prior to painting my daily prompt! 🎉💜👍🏾🙏🏾😉😅

    • @MargareteMiller
      @MargareteMiller  3 місяці тому +1

      Yep, predetermining is key, and once you have that set, it’s do enjoyable to work on all the spaces at once! 😉👍🏼🌟

  • @shariolson-anderson3792
    @shariolson-anderson3792 3 місяці тому +1

    My sister works for the postal service..this would be fun for her

    • @MargareteMiller
      @MargareteMiller  3 місяці тому

      I hope you’ll share the video with her and she’ll get a kick out of using postage stamps 😉👍🏼❤️