Turning Dusty Old Books Into Beautiful Junk Journals

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  • Опубліковано 23 лис 2024

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  • @rhondacalderone862
    @rhondacalderone862 3 місяці тому +4

    I usually stress over putting in signatures. You make it look so easy. Your method is logical and systematic. I don't do it often enough. That trick for putting both threads through at the same time is brilliant!

    • @RecraftedByCarol
      @RecraftedByCarol  3 місяці тому +2

      Hi Rhonda, don’t stress about signatures, it does take practice and the more you do the easier it gets like everything. Glad you picked up on the strings tip, I’m just passing on what I know ❤️😁

    • @kimhanback1302
      @kimhanback1302 2 місяці тому

      @@rhondacalderone862 I totally agree. Brilliant ideas.

  • @kimhanback1302
    @kimhanback1302 2 місяці тому +1

    I love your methods. I've watched what seems like thousands of videos on journal making. I believe your video is the simplest and much appreciated. I've made several journals using Readers Digest book covers. They do make a nice, sturdy journal cover.

    • @RecraftedByCarol
      @RecraftedByCarol  2 місяці тому +1

      Hi thank you very much for your lovely comment ☺️ I like to keep things simple so I’m glad you enjoyed my style. The readers digest books are a perfect size and even the spine doesn’t need changing 😁🩷

  • @evocationart8370
    @evocationart8370 2 місяці тому +1

    Excellent can’t wait for the next video to see you fill in the pages 😊

  • @debzehr3244
    @debzehr3244 3 місяці тому +3

    Readers Digest books make such a nice size journal. I love the print cover you’ve used. I’m making my first five signature in a RD book cover. Thank you for making me less nervous about sewing them in. 💖💖💖

    • @RecraftedByCarol
      @RecraftedByCarol  3 місяці тому

      Thank you I’m so happy to help ☺️ just take your time, step by step and always check your pages are the right way up at least twice 🤣💖

  • @catherineminor5323
    @catherineminor5323 3 місяці тому +2

    Thanks for sharing!! Love the fabric color. It goes so nicely with the book cover!😍😍

    • @RecraftedByCarol
      @RecraftedByCarol  3 місяці тому

      I think so too! It was a lucky find in my stash, you really don’t know what you’ve got sometimes. Thank you for watching and for the comment😁

  • @csk5654
    @csk5654 3 місяці тому +2

    Wonderful! Yes, plz do more videos on adding pages & ephemera. TYFS Cindy

    • @RecraftedByCarol
      @RecraftedByCarol  3 місяці тому

      Thank you for your comment I appreciate your comment and adding elements video will be coming soon 💖😁

  • @Indyanna57
    @Indyanna57 2 місяці тому +1

    You are absolutely wonderful! Thank you for an enjoyable tutorial. Getting ready to do my first book 🙂

    • @RecraftedByCarol
      @RecraftedByCarol  2 місяці тому +1

      Oh wow your 1st book 😊 thank you for watching and enjoy the process. Junk journaling is a fabulous hobby 🩷

  • @cherylstevens9665
    @cherylstevens9665 3 місяці тому +1

    Great instructions. One of these days, I will get the gumption to try it!

    • @RecraftedByCarol
      @RecraftedByCarol  3 місяці тому +1

      Thank you, I hope you do it’s worth learning and it gets easier every time you do it 😁

  • @jeannestauffer682
    @jeannestauffer682 2 місяці тому

    Yes!!! Add your artsy creative touches!!!😊😊😊

  • @MossCottageMarket
    @MossCottageMarket 3 місяці тому +2

    What a fun little journal Carol. I love using the old Reader's Digest books because they are such a great size. I love how you added the lace on the spine and covers. I have so much vintage lace but never remember to use it! 🩷🩷🩷

    • @RecraftedByCarol
      @RecraftedByCarol  3 місяці тому

      Thanks so much Helen 😁 they are just a perfect size for junk journals. I think I’ve used all mine. I’ll have to do a hunt for some more. Get out that antique lace and use it 🤣🤣🩷

  • @kimberleymaloy1728
    @kimberleymaloy1728 3 місяці тому +1

    How fun! I love how it turned out and would love to see you add to it! TFS 😊

    • @RecraftedByCarol
      @RecraftedByCarol  3 місяці тому

      Hi Kimberley, thank you so very much. I’m glad you enjoyed it 😁 I will be doing a video where I show what I do with those little pages whether it’s in this journal or the next 🩷

  • @zahrareaume
    @zahrareaume 3 місяці тому +1

    Well done on the journal!
    The lace is so pretty.
    Thanks for the tips. I have to remember about using colouring book pages because I have sooo many pages that I can't colour due to all the detailed pictures (they make me dizzy looking at them).

    • @RecraftedByCarol
      @RecraftedByCarol  3 місяці тому

      Thanks so much Zarah 😊 i’m glad you enjoyed it, use anything in everything in your journals. The more variety the better.🩷😁

  • @sharocervantes8090
    @sharocervantes8090 3 місяці тому +1

    Very inspiring 👏🏼.. cute lil book ❤️🙏🏼🌞

  • @enchanteddreams7166
    @enchanteddreams7166 3 місяці тому +1

    You make it look so easy. Have a fabulous day 💗

    • @RecraftedByCarol
      @RecraftedByCarol  3 місяці тому +1

      Thanks so much Lorie 😊 I have done many journals ! Have a lovely day yourself 💖

  • @CreatingwithJovi
    @CreatingwithJovi 2 місяці тому

    your spine fabric matched the cover so perfectly and the lace added a nice touch. Love how you put this together! Nice how flat it lays!

    • @RecraftedByCarol
      @RecraftedByCarol  2 місяці тому +1

      Thank you so much Jovi 🩷 I know I can’t believe how well they matched, lucky find 😁

  • @marilynmerrick7010
    @marilynmerrick7010 2 місяці тому

    This is one of the best on book bindinding. So many useful tips that I have learnt from you. Thank you . Please don't stop making such great tutorials. X

    • @RecraftedByCarol
      @RecraftedByCarol  2 місяці тому

      Thank you so much, thats fabulous to hear I appreciate your message xx

  • @pjlee2053
    @pjlee2053 3 місяці тому +2

    I would love to see how you add pages and add to the journal! Thank you for this tutorial! It was easy to follow!

    • @RecraftedByCarol
      @RecraftedByCarol  3 місяці тому +1

      Thank you! Will do! Oh, I’m so glad you found the tutorial easy to follow and thank you for letting me know 😁🩷

  • @lisagreen3778
    @lisagreen3778 2 місяці тому

    This is where I always struggle…getting the signatures in evenly….and you’ve made it much easier …maybe I can do this without the struggle now! Thanks very much for such a clear, concise, short tutorial!😊

    • @RecraftedByCarol
      @RecraftedByCarol  2 місяці тому +1

      You are so welcome! Thank you for your lovely comment 😊 it’s one of those don’t rush it and practice steps, by the 5th you’ll be a pro 🩷

  • @ThePaperMonkey
    @ThePaperMonkey 2 місяці тому

    My new favorite word is officially "levelish". LOL - great tutorial! Thank you

  • @dales2944
    @dales2944 3 місяці тому

    What a great tutorial, we all need a reminder from time to time and pick up new tips. 😊 I find I tend to put too many pages in the signature and then dislike it because it doesn't lay as flat. Look forward to watching the next video. ❤❤xx

    • @RecraftedByCarol
      @RecraftedByCarol  3 місяці тому +1

      Aw thank you Dale, I am very grateful for your lovely comment 💖 yes I always used to put too many pages in my signatures you can still have lots of pages. You just need to spread them out . We are all forever learning new stuff and remembering stuff that we used to know 😁xx

  • @artistgrly
    @artistgrly 2 місяці тому

    Love this journal idea!!! Hugs ❤

  • @jennifermott5651
    @jennifermott5651 2 місяці тому

    Looks great! I have a Readers Digest or 2 in the pipeline!

    • @RecraftedByCarol
      @RecraftedByCarol  2 місяці тому

      They are perfect for making junk journals with. Enjoy 😁

  • @joancornelius-g8r
    @joancornelius-g8r 2 місяці тому

    I’d love to see what you do with the book next, I just removed the pages from a readers digest to make my 1st junk journal I have found your page just in time

    • @RecraftedByCarol
      @RecraftedByCarol  2 місяці тому

      Congratulations on starting your junk journal journey 🩷 you will never look at junk in the same way again 🤣

  • @Andrea-bdt
    @Andrea-bdt 2 місяці тому

    ❤❤❤

  • @karengiannini4400
    @karengiannini4400 2 місяці тому

    This was very interesting to watch. I love your page selection and can't help but wonder what you'll do to them to make journaling possible on pages that are printed. Looking forward to more. Thanks!

    • @RecraftedByCarol
      @RecraftedByCarol  2 місяці тому

      Thank you so much ☺️ there’s lots of things you can do to cover up pages, I’ll be showing a few ideas soon 🩷😁

  • @caroltanzi29
    @caroltanzi29 3 місяці тому

    Carol: nice job,- but a little bit different from what I have seen before. It seems the way you do it is a lot easier tying the knots outside on the spine. I think I might try it your way. Good looking color combo/pattern design for a journal. Carol from California

    • @RecraftedByCarol
      @RecraftedByCarol  3 місяці тому

      Thank you Carol, I’m glad you liked The way I put the signatures in Give it a go ! It was just luck that I had that blue fabric. It just went perfectly.😁

  • @emsyvaf
    @emsyvaf 2 місяці тому

    Love this!!!! ❤️ ❤ I think I got here too late to be entered, whoops! 😊