Craft with Me - Beginning an Altered Book

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  • Beginning work on an altered book that will be filled with collage bits from some of my favorite journal makers and Etsy sellers. This video shows how to alter a book and I'll begin collaging the first few pages. Thanks for watching!
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  • @Basey
    @Basey 5 років тому +4

    Your voice and the sound of you making art with books just stopped an anxiety attack I was having. Just wanted to say thank you. Got lost in this and then realized the anxiety was gone. Very calming and definitely inspiring.

    • @gayleagostinelli_ct
      @gayleagostinelli_ct  5 років тому +1

      Oh that makes my heart feel good, Rachel. Thank you for sharing this story! ❤️

  • @terryciraulo1236
    @terryciraulo1236 4 роки тому

    Love your junk journal organizer too!

  • @roxycreations679
    @roxycreations679 5 років тому +1

    OMG Gayle you really crack me up 😂! Definitely rocking on today😆! I haven’t even watched the video yet😁😃

    • @roxycreations679
      @roxycreations679 5 років тому

      Gayle you are so funny I didn’t even notice🤣, do I say that? Too funny! Seriously, who has more fun than you???🥰

  • @ZsuzsaKarolySmith
    @ZsuzsaKarolySmith 5 років тому +15

    Whenever I alter a book, I tend to obliterate everything - I quite like this gentle way of altering, leaving some of the pages with illustrations intact. You gave me some good ideas, thank you!

  • @Lorikneisler
    @Lorikneisler 5 років тому

    I like to watch people collage too! thanks for taking us along on your journey!!!

  • @erikruthysmith7527
    @erikruthysmith7527 2 роки тому

    Absolutely amazing 🤩

  • @erika3293
    @erika3293 5 років тому

    Super cool and super pretty. TFS

  • @buddymycatbychristyolesen1993
    @buddymycatbychristyolesen1993 5 років тому +2

    I sat down in front of the TV to begin an altered book, turned on your channel for company, and there you were Beginning an Altered Book! I'm starting my second altered book, but it's my first vintage altered book.

  • @swenstrand
    @swenstrand 5 років тому

    Gayle I think you need to decorate however you want. You absolutely love the distressed look, so do it! Everyone I watch has a different style and each brings inspiration and new techniques along with them. I do not expect them to do the same thing and indeed I do not want them to. Stay true to what you love, and continue to love what you create. We do!

  • @cherylrobertson5629
    @cherylrobertson5629 2 роки тому

    Love this so much! Glad I found your channel ❤️

  • @tuesdaymoriarty8655
    @tuesdaymoriarty8655 5 років тому +6

    Nope, it was on camera. lol I love watching you problem solve and how you explain to us why you decided to do what you did. Thank you, Gayle.

  • @loisfinch6008
    @loisfinch6008 4 роки тому +1

    Gayle, I just had to tell you you are my favotite teacher of crafting. I watch all your vids and so enjoy your sense of humor. It's just like your right here with me. I get sooooo many ideas from you! (Not enough time lol to do it all!) Please please keep on keepin on! Hugs

  • @donnagasser158
    @donnagasser158 5 років тому +1

    It's amazing that you do what you do. I enjoyed watching you very much. I've never watched anyone change a book like this before. I feel I'm learning so much.

  • @jeanettegibbs9148
    @jeanettegibbs9148 11 місяців тому

    Another awesome video Gayle xx

  • @maryhodges8186
    @maryhodges8186 5 років тому

    Lovin' this!

  • @LilCraftyNook
    @LilCraftyNook 4 роки тому +2

    I love how you saved the illustration pages! I plan on altering a giant flower book (with lots of photo pages) for my wedding (guest book/photo album) and that’s what I hope to do!! Ha! I find I end up doing that-excusing myself to look for stuff!!😊 You’re too fun!!❤️

  • @dianesample1221
    @dianesample1221 5 років тому +1

    Very nice Gayle ,looking forward to watching u work in this book..

  • @junebamburg1704
    @junebamburg1704 5 років тому +1

    Good morning beautiful lady! So happy you are doing an altered book, great video.♥️

  • @beverlyculbertson4188
    @beverlyculbertson4188 5 років тому +1

    You absolutely make my day! I watch all of your videos with a huge smile on my face 😊

  • @belindaosgood
    @belindaosgood 5 років тому +2

    Another project that you make me want to do. As regards to inking - embrace your style, it's part of why I (and I'm sure, others) love watching you. If you're enjoying it, we are enjoying it. ;)

  • @jeannieferdinande5805
    @jeannieferdinande5805 5 років тому

    Wonderful beginning ❤️

  • @debbietanton6798
    @debbietanton6798 3 роки тому

    I used the cutter edge (including the paper it is attached to) off a wax paper box and glued it to the edge of a ruler. It tears wonderfully!!!

  • @sabinerie
    @sabinerie 5 років тому

    I ink every new project, while I am thinking of you and hear you lough.... You are my Inkingqueen! Enjoy your holidays Gayle

  • @iamsuzzie
    @iamsuzzie 4 роки тому

    I am just now learning about junk journals, I love your channel and have learned a lot still have lots to learn. I am praying that CRAPPA doesn't mess my favorite channels.

  • @elizabethflorez2372
    @elizabethflorez2372 Рік тому

    😂🎉❤hello , I must try making these altered books. Great idea. Thank you 🙏

  • @marlenejones6266
    @marlenejones6266 4 роки тому

    Time spent here with you is just like going to your besties house to craft together. You make me laugh and you dont act like a professional in that you arent afraid to let loose and say something silly or even once in while kind goofy. I feel like I just spent time with a good friend jokin and having fun. I need this like you cant even imagine Gayle so thank you. Oh and I'm making an altered book so this is very informative on top of havin a blast. Marlene. and I dont mean you arent professional in what you do. It's just you can have fun while working.

    • @gayleagostinelli_ct
      @gayleagostinelli_ct  4 роки тому

      Thank you, Marlene, for your kind, sweet comment! I love spending time with you too!! ❤️

  • @erikagreen524
    @erikagreen524 3 роки тому

    thanks for showing me my 1st altered media book tutorial. I just happened to come across the mixed media artwork on pintrest and just thought maybe i have found my new niche in my art world. anyway thanks for the help your book is coming along beautifully

  • @linithickson5643
    @linithickson5643 5 років тому

    I absolutely love to watch and listen to your videos...thank u for brightening my day

  • @juneribbons5196
    @juneribbons5196 4 роки тому

    Watching others collage gives me so many different ideas. I'm constantly learning from all of you girls who I like

  • @ritabillington3818
    @ritabillington3818 5 років тому +1

    Great video again Now I feel confident to make a start myself. Every morning I look forward to watching you create Thanks for always making your videos count Much love from Melbourne, Australia xx

  • @paulad2527
    @paulad2527 5 років тому +3

    Gail, watching you work is my favorite guilty pleasure. I’ve learned so much! Thank you fri sharing your skills with us!

  • @lyndafleetwood5771
    @lyndafleetwood5771 5 років тому +2

    I am looking forward to watching more of the altered book progress. This is so pretty.

  • @lindanagle3796
    @lindanagle3796 5 років тому +4

    I have never done an altered book and this looks very interesting. Now you have my brain wanting to do one of these. Another fantastic crafting journey.

  • @lorrainedurgee1761
    @lorrainedurgee1761 4 роки тому

    Thanks so much, I just bought a blank page book, real thick , & wondered how to alter it, thanks for showing,I knew to take pages out , but wasn’t sure....

  • @gionun8950
    @gionun8950 5 років тому

    Love your altered book already. I borrowed an idea from another crafter to keep the metal teeth strip of the foil or plastic wrap box. Keep it attached to the cardboard strip it's glued to. When you tear paper with it you get that lovely serrated look. It is easier to hold flat compared with a ruler.

    • @gayleagostinelli_ct
      @gayleagostinelli_ct  5 років тому

      Oh my gosh, what a great idea!! Thanks for sharing it! ❤️

  • @anneglenn2995
    @anneglenn2995 5 років тому

    Gayle, I thoroughly enjoyed this video then decided to craft with you in my own altered book. Thank you. Hugs to you and your family with prayers for your daughter.

  • @diannecans9622
    @diannecans9622 5 років тому +1

    Gayle, still catching up in your videos and was so excited to see your new project was an altered book. Not only that, but you’re doing a series on it. Looking forward to viewing the rest!

  • @waboosje
    @waboosje 5 років тому

    Hi Gayle, I never see any1 do this type of altering a book and I love what I saw so far. It's fun to hear your beautiful laugh.

  • @jenedge5949
    @jenedge5949 5 років тому

    Omg, all those lovely little illustrations throughout that book would be so nice to work with. Great book.

  • @amandaharden4063
    @amandaharden4063 5 років тому

    hiya Gayle
    new subbie here... If you will switch to a metal ruler and turn it over so that the corked backing is face up and you lay the flat metal part flat against the paper, you'll have zero issues tearing papers even the tiny strips. thanks so much for the videos. you've inspired me to craft again after many years off.

    • @gayleagostinelli_ct
      @gayleagostinelli_ct  5 років тому +1

      Welcome to my channel, Amanda! I’m so glad you’re here and crafting again!! Hugs to you! ❤️

  • @brendaclark2703
    @brendaclark2703 5 років тому +2

    Good morning Gayle! Love this altered book beginning! Can’t wait for more lol ❤️🌹 have a blessed day

  • @lindaforrer2659
    @lindaforrer2659 5 років тому +1

    I’m really looking forward to the rest of this project, Gayle. I didn’t think I wanted to make an altered book, but I’ve been inspired!

  • @helenascott389
    @helenascott389 5 років тому

    Love it love it!!! Yay, here we go, another series. TFS. 😻x

  • @DivaZRussell
    @DivaZRussell 5 років тому

    I love altering books and making junk journals, I am learning so much from you and getting great inspiration. Thank you for always sharing! God bless!

  • @donnamatoi5256
    @donnamatoi5256 5 років тому +2

    I’m so excited you are doing an altered book as I have been wanting to do one too! So, I’m crafting with you! Thank you for sharing! ❤️

  • @georgiewalker1069
    @georgiewalker1069 3 роки тому

    Gayle I tune into you first thing in the very early morning and you truly make my day begin with a smile. You are my favourite artist and I am always inspired to do some crafting after watching you and listening to your cheerful voice. Thanks so much 💫

  • @pamelareeves8759
    @pamelareeves8759 5 років тому

    Great video. Love watching you create and listening to you talk. Have a crafty day.

  • @susandavis3337
    @susandavis3337 5 років тому

    I love it!

  • @Lilly-gp5ne
    @Lilly-gp5ne 4 роки тому

    Yes!!! Sticky scissors!!! I have a pair of those too! 😂 😆

  • @stellashandmade
    @stellashandmade 5 років тому

    WOW, Gayle. I love the way you have put together odd bits and pieces and created a masterful collage page. I love it.

  • @jinxmestudio8380
    @jinxmestudio8380 5 років тому

    I just love crafting with you. This is a wonderful idea.

  • @delawurl5938
    @delawurl5938 5 років тому +1

    Actually, Gayle fulfilled my life-long dream of being called out just like Romper Room. She called my name last year!!! YEAH Gayle!!

  • @heidifeldt2262
    @heidifeldt2262 5 років тому +1

    I almost choked when u said no distressing...lol I'm glad you did some...it's my favorite. Everything should look old and loved

  • @sherryrector2275
    @sherryrector2275 5 років тому +1

    I have two of these books so yes I’ll be saving this video

  • @loriscraftcabin
    @loriscraftcabin 5 років тому +35

    Hi Gayle. Another wonderful project. I sometimes feel like I am watching Romper Room waiting for my name to be called out for the hi and hugs ☺️❤️

    • @andreajohnsMyPotteryBliss
      @andreajohnsMyPotteryBliss 5 років тому +3

      As a kid I watched Romper Room every single day. I loved Miss Florence. I waited, with bated breath, to hear my name called out at the end of the program. She said all my siblings names on various days but never my name. I couldn’t figure out how she saw my siblings, who were at school, but couldn’t see me right in front of the TV. Then on the day Miss Florence finally said my name I was over the moon happy. My faithful viewership finally paid off. The first 15 years of my life I only met 1 other “Andrea”. It was not a wildly popular name. When I graduated from college, in just one of my college classes, there were 5 “Andreas”. It’s nice to know I’m not the only Andrea in the world anymore. 🥳💁🏻‍♀️👏🏽

  • @lyndacrossland8982
    @lyndacrossland8982 4 роки тому

    Great video, now I get the idea, lots of them actually 😁😁

  • @janetvisochi-baum7572
    @janetvisochi-baum7572 5 років тому +1

    oh Gayle yay yay yay lol - i love playing in my altered book and i look forward to using your inspiration to continue - thank you so much for all you do hugs xx

  • @avahall2575
    @avahall2575 5 років тому

    As always this project will be gorgeous!

  • @mickeymulder9741
    @mickeymulder9741 Рік тому

    Was not off camera 😂 abd I laughed out loud!! Funny!

  • @sherriejohnson508
    @sherriejohnson508 Рік тому

    So many good ideas

  • @windsongcraft175
    @windsongcraft175 5 років тому +3

    Love it! ...keep on distressing....it shows the love!

  • @tanjarains3394
    @tanjarains3394 5 років тому

    How fun is this???? I had a basic idea of what an altered book was and no desire whatsoever to make one until I watched this video, and now I’ve been digging through my stash trying to find a book I can alter!!! I can’t wait to see what else you do with yours!!!

  • @diannecans9622
    @diannecans9622 5 років тому +2

    Perfect timing! I’ve been wanting to learn more about doing an altered book. Lots of instruction and tips. Great video, as always.

  • @JannyHaak
    @JannyHaak 5 років тому

    WOW so many great projects to try! Now all I need is a whole lot more time! 🤗

  • @ScrappydooSueCrafts
    @ScrappydooSueCrafts 4 роки тому

    I loved watching you doing this altered book. I can't wait to see part 2 so I'm going to look for that now. I am learning a lot so thank you! 😊

  • @Canadian693
    @Canadian693 5 років тому +1

    Thanks for another video and start of another project. I went to our local library and they gave me a dozen hardcover books in Japanese that they did not need. One of the books, the pages are very old and when I folded a page, it almost ripped in half, so I will be treasuring this book, but I will use pages from the other books, in some of my junk journals. Thanks again!

  • @vigdisbullingkristiansen2587
    @vigdisbullingkristiansen2587 4 роки тому

    I,m new in begining this form for art , but now i have startet beging with a altered book . I,m looking forward to start
    dekopage it :) I look at your wideos a lot, and learn so much to see you :)

  • @annettedepete4314
    @annettedepete4314 5 років тому

    This is so much fun to alter books. Thanks for sharing😍🌴

  • @WoodlandInspired
    @WoodlandInspired 5 років тому

    Another fun video love the altered book. I watched my first altered book on Craftyirina's channel, so miss her doing video's
    Thanks for sharing Gayle!

    • @gayleagostinelli_ct
      @gayleagostinelli_ct  5 років тому

      Me too Celeste! 😥❤️

    • @WoodlandInspired
      @WoodlandInspired 5 років тому

      @@gayleagostinelli_ct I was watching Tsunamirose live show yesterday and she popped in and everyone was excited to hear from her.

  • @sheilamcconkey7644
    @sheilamcconkey7644 5 років тому

    I have been watching too many of your videos. I knew you were looking for ink. lol I was thinking she needs to distress. I am hooked on Inking also. I like the definition. I am going to try to alter a book after watching this.

  • @corinnecurtis5145
    @corinnecurtis5145 5 років тому

    You always come up with something new and interesting! Thanks for sharing

  • @lindanagle3796
    @lindanagle3796 5 років тому

    Once again Gayle, thank you for all the ideas for another awesome book. 💖

  • @juliemccoy7166
    @juliemccoy7166 5 років тому

    Now that was fun. I need a altered book. Thanks Gayle. I enjoyed watching this. 💕

  • @MissDaisyParsley
    @MissDaisyParsley 5 років тому

    Beautiful! Enjoyed watching you collage!

  • @vickirn613
    @vickirn613 4 роки тому

    you are so right, absolutely no need to apologize,i am an inker too lol

  • @SewCrazi
    @SewCrazi 5 років тому

    Absolutely love!! Can’t wait to see you play in this some more. 💕💕💕

  • @carolynramirez316
    @carolynramirez316 5 років тому

    What a great idea. A collage book. Love it as I love to collage. Going to do this. I have a book I just altered too. Thanks for the great inspiration and you had me laughing and pointing things out like “no put it there”. Enjoying this video.

  • @letsmakeamesstoday
    @letsmakeamesstoday 5 років тому +1

    Hi!! So much fun! I can’t wait to have more time to play with you! Xoxo❤️❤️❤️

  • @travelingmntngal7963
    @travelingmntngal7963 5 років тому

    These first pages turned out lovely and looking forward to seeing how the rest of the book developed. Can't wait to try this on the book I got. Hope you are having a very restful and enjoyable retreat, Gayle. It's been good to watch some of these videos I haven't seen before while you have been gone.
    God Bless. Sue

  • @cathyjoschaeffer8892
    @cathyjoschaeffer8892 5 років тому

    Hi Gayle, Lov'in this altered book so far. Can't wait to see more!

  • @verachyz9079
    @verachyz9079 5 років тому

    Loving it so far, simply beautiful.

  • @cinandrews
    @cinandrews 5 років тому

    I think I will try this. Thanks for the videos. I enjoyed you and your beautiful journal in progress. On to part 2!💜

  • @donnajenks7361
    @donnajenks7361 5 років тому

    Hi Gayle...I think it’s fabulous...can’t wait to see what comes next!! 🌸

  • @onthewaycraftmanualidades515
    @onthewaycraftmanualidades515 4 роки тому

    Really in love with this project. Thank you so much for teaching me. Greetings from South Spain 😀

  • @sandyheath9314
    @sandyheath9314 5 років тому

    Loved this layout! Can't wait for the rest.

  • @peggyeaton6601
    @peggyeaton6601 5 років тому

    Oh brother. Another new craft idea I have to try. Gayle, you are such an enabler 🤑

  • @craftythingsbyvikki6834
    @craftythingsbyvikki6834 4 роки тому

    I finished my first altered book and I love it!! Thanks so much for your clear instructions. I really love your videos and usually have them playing while I work on journals.

  • @jrumulls-jana9368
    @jrumulls-jana9368 5 років тому

    This was so fun to watch! I want to drag my stuff out and work on my journal! Thank you very much for sharing!!

  • @jessicaevans8675
    @jessicaevans8675 3 роки тому

    Inking makes ALL the difference! Thanks for sharing.

  • @teresitalamas5304
    @teresitalamas5304 5 років тому

    Looking good. Love how you amuse yourself .

  • @flowersflowers5070
    @flowersflowers5070 4 роки тому

    Thanks so much Gayle. I'll be sure to purchase from Dollar Tree.

  • @Jenny-W1910
    @Jenny-W1910 5 років тому +1

    "maybe i can limit my self to (inking) edges and focal points" she said.... and the crowd roared with laughter! 😂😆😍 ink away gayle..... we'd be disappointed if you didn't, and it adds just that extra something-with no added bulk! i had to go back and see the "missed stamping" since you were laughing so much-i totally missed it the first time! it is worth the rewind my friend-i needed a good giggle! i haven't done an altered book in ages, that's gonna change after seeing how much fun your having. excited to see the cover/DT project your doing for tracie! tfs pal, hope your having a great time with family as you get ready for the retreat! 💕

  • @pita1184
    @pita1184 4 роки тому

    Gayle I know you did this a year ago, But you inspired me to do my first one. Thank You so much for your excellent video that is so easy to go by. I truly love it.

  • @tuthillg
    @tuthillg 5 років тому

    Love collaging with you! TFS, Gayle!

  • @cherylgrime8473
    @cherylgrime8473 5 років тому

    Hi Gayle! I started an altered book years ago...You have inspired me to go back to it!!!!

  • @MinxysStudioUK
    @MinxysStudioUK 5 років тому

    Good morning Gayle (well, it's morning here in the UK!)
    I am so happy that you are walking us through altering a book as I have many that I don't want to completely cut up but had no idea on how/where to start on altering them to make them more functional instead of just sitting there doing nothing as I don't have the heart to completely gut them!!
    Thanks for sharing, much love, Victoria xx

  • @tfntexas
    @tfntexas 5 років тому

    That was fun...been wanting to see how altered books go together, especially with collage!

  • @jeannieferdinande5805
    @jeannieferdinande5805 5 років тому

    Rewatching this video...just bought a new botanical tulip book for the illustrations it is large and heavy...decided to make a vintage postcard journal with pockets and tucks to showcase the postcards so they are removable...saving some illustrations and pages for collage...this video is perfect for me...thanks again for all you share 🐇❤️

  • @clarataveira5001
    @clarataveira5001 4 роки тому

    That was a plesure to watch, thank you! ❤️

  • @nancykirk8913
    @nancykirk8913 5 років тому

    I am sitting here with a very painful UTI, but you had me laughing all through the video with your cute little ways and I love how you laugh at yourself!!! And, by the way, you have me now needing to 'ink' just about everything!!! LOL!!!! Hugs, and more hugs!!!