I have watched dozens of journal videos, but none dated as far back as this. Since I have seen other creators with very similar if not identical content as yours, I conclude that you are THE OG! Great work, love your mind set.
Great project, and the effort you put into the video production is evident. I have flagged you as a favorite and will share with my like-minded friends.
Hi...Newbie here..👏👏love,love,love,this idea .. I have cards from my whole life..and I’m 65 now...🤣 this is perfect...Very odd day I’m having.. I’ve been cleaning out my garage and ran across my container with a lot of my beautiful cards and was just reminiscing...afterwards.. I picked up my phone to look for a video to watch and I saw your .. “Please Unsubscribe, Thank You Kindly” video.. curiosity set in..so.. I watched it..I remembered your name from someone telling me I needed to watch your channel...but I had only subscribed.. but never watched anything at this point.. so I scrolled thru to see what you were about ..and found this video👏👏.. Wow.. it was meant to be.. life is funny right..☺️.. can’t wait to start my “Card Journals” TYFS👏👏👏best idea ever💜💜💜💜
I just want to say thank you very much for all of your awesome work:) I first came across this video when I was looking for someone that tries to use what they have to make something useful and beautiful and that is definitely what you do:) You have inspired me to do more art and keep creating, even if i don't have a lot of money for supplies or feel confident with my art. I used this tutorial to make a keepsake journal for my grandmother's cards and letters. Thanks so much for sharing!:)
Christmas and Birthday cards at the ready for my 50th Birthday keepsake journal, just need to make some paper beads for trimming, love you Jennibellie, thanks.
I can never bring myself to throw away beautiful cards. I have made all sorts of beautiful things from them. I've given many as gifts. Lots of Christmas ornaments and baskets.
these videos are SOOO nostalgic for me... i was obsessed with your videos when I was 8 years old and so inspired and your videos just fueled my imagination and i loved making your crafts, and it gives me a strange feeling when i watch this again, many years later. im now 17 years old. but i just want to say, thank you jennibellie, thank you!! You were a huge art inspiration when I was a little girl. I always thought it would be cool if you were my mom or something (i love my own mom) but Idk why I thought that but you were like my art rolemodel XD
Lovely ideas! I just learned that I have a serious medical condition, and I'm starting a new journal to write down my feelings, record my journey, and store notes and encouragements. Hope mine is as lovely as yours are! Thank you so much for sharing.
Love this! I have many cards from my mom that I want to make into a memory book. I am sure I will be making a creative one also. These look like a great deal of fun!
Never mind...sorry I just found the answer about the give away by watching your other video...Thanks again...keep the videos coming....I love them... You give great instructions!!
love to watch your creativity, nice to see something that doesn't have to be perfect, but yet beautiful when all done. Oh, the stitch you were binding with is, I believe is called a whip stitch. I guess cause it whips up so quick.
This is awesome, thanks so much for doing this. I collect my cards every year thinking that I can "do" something with them, this is perfect! I love your channel!
Done paper piecing and sewing pockets... I also crocheted some of my pockets together. It was a lot easier for me than sewing... Moving on to video #2 YIPEEEE...
This is terrific. I have made journals and read tons of books on it, but I have not seen anything quite like this binding. I will definitely use it- the technique will be terrific for watercolor paper as well which I love to paint. Thanks!
I'm a sentimentalist and can't bring myself to paint over the love that people write into my cards. Besides, I want to remember who sent me those cards, so I don't cover over the greetings inside. Some of my friends who aren't as artsy as myself have been tickled to recognize a card that they've sent me being used as a art element in my positivity journal. :)
@jennibellie - I'm excited to view part 2 when I get home. Just FYI because I like to know stuff - the stitching you did on the pocket (13:46) is an overcast stitch. It looks so cool and now I know what I am going to do with the ugly box of cards I have. yay!
I loved your video!! I followed along and did make a version of your journal. There are some steps I kind of flubbed-up, but I really enjoyed the process. Will be watching more :D
Hi Sarah the double-sided tape is a brandless tape that I get from craft shops, it doesn't have any name assosiated with it that I've found but I've got it online from the adhesive sections of stores usually with a bulk-buy discount (buy 10 10% off etc). regarding the zines I don't have any stock available at the mo but am hoping to open my shop again in the new year - I'll announce it via yt, fb etc when I do =) much love Jennibellie xx
Jennibellie! I would love to purchase some of your "overstock" scrap paper if you want to get rid of some. Just let me know. Love your work! Blessings, Peggy
@MsTagestraumer the second video is SO the fun bit lol but like everything you have to do the prep so that there's a book able to come together. I'll get it uploaded tomorrow for you, as internet connection is extremely bad here this evening...but I'm sure first three steps are enough for 24 hrs :) xx
Jennibellie, Thanks for all your wonderful vids; I'm new to art journaling and you have inspired me and taught me soo much! Can you tell me what kind of double-sided tape you are pulling off the roll of to stick down your elements? It looks terrific but I haven't seen it in any stores where I live. Also, will you be selling any more of your how to draw faces in your shop? I'd love to buy one. Thanks again and Hugs! Sarah (aka Digitoes) /(•_•)\
it's scraps from my scrap paper drawer - so they come from anywhere and everywhere really, just put in there anything that's leftover or anything I like =)
@Mslilthoughts They're both traditional and invented, I've never had a class or anything & I think teaching yourself how to book bind allows you to see possibilities in the book itself as you go along, rather than planning a book via it's binding. This book for instance has the simplest binding in the world, but it works just as well as a complicated one so what's the point in flogging a dead pony? It takes less time and allows you to be as decorative as you like, win win in my book :)
Just finished the insides of my cards...yikes now paper piecing time... On a side not I put alcohol inks over my glittered areas and it really came out cool...
@ForeverTrueLove49 Hi there, all signatures are is basically a collection of papers that are folded in half ready to be bound into a book, or in this case the signatures are made up of recycled cards. There is no set rules for how many pages go into a signature, or how many signatures go into a book, it's entirely up to you & your needs and creativity :)
@Anniestamper ask around & see if anyone has any still, I've been given 1000's since I asked only a couple of people and will probably be making these journals until I get next xmas's lot lol
can i pls have the giveaway journal?! hahahahaha (it's 8 yrs? later and thousands? -usa/calif- of miles away! thanks for doing what u do so well💃 much appreciated ANY time but especially in corona-kaka time! 😖 (i had to apologize to someone today... 'i haven't talked to a real person in a long time!' 😢
Hello! I love the cute art journals you made, very artsy. I made a video response to this video and i hope you can approve it =) Thank you! Have an awesome day! // Aria
I have watched dozens of journal videos, but none dated as far back as this. Since I have seen other creators with very similar if not identical content as yours, I conclude that you are THE OG! Great work, love your mind set.
10 years! Wow! This video series is how I first found you. Thank you Jennibellie for all that you do and share. 🤗 🥰
Wonderful!
Brilliant! I have YEARS worth of events... Perfect idea. Thank you!!
Great project, and the effort you put into the video production is evident. I have flagged you as a favorite and will share with my like-minded friends.
I only JUST found this video, and I love this. It's a totally new craft venue for me (I'm one of those with about a hundred cards)
Hi...Newbie here..👏👏love,love,love,this idea .. I have cards from my whole life..and I’m 65 now...🤣 this is perfect...Very odd day I’m having.. I’ve been cleaning out my garage and ran across my container with a lot of my beautiful cards and was just reminiscing...afterwards.. I picked up my phone to look for a video to watch and I saw your .. “Please Unsubscribe, Thank You Kindly” video.. curiosity set in..so.. I watched it..I remembered your name from someone telling me I needed to watch your channel...but I had only subscribed.. but never watched anything at this point.. so I scrolled thru to see what you were about ..and found this video👏👏.. Wow.. it was meant to be.. life is funny right..☺️.. can’t wait to start my “Card Journals” TYFS👏👏👏best idea ever💜💜💜💜
Super funny!! That's so cool! Welcome to the channel Bette. Have fun creating your card journals x
I just want to say thank you very much for all of your awesome work:) I first came across this video when I was looking for someone that tries to use what they have to make something useful and beautiful and that is definitely what you do:) You have inspired me to do more art and keep creating, even if i don't have a lot of money for supplies or feel confident with my art. I used this tutorial to make a keepsake journal for my grandmother's cards and letters. Thanks so much for sharing!:)
Christmas and Birthday cards at the ready for my 50th Birthday keepsake journal, just need to make some paper beads for trimming, love you Jennibellie, thanks.
Great idea - regretting throwing out all my Christmas cards now
I can never bring myself to throw away beautiful cards. I have made all sorts of beautiful things from them. I've given many as gifts. Lots of Christmas ornaments and baskets.
these videos are SOOO nostalgic for me... i was obsessed with your videos when I was 8 years old and so inspired and your videos just fueled my imagination and i loved making your crafts, and it gives me a strange feeling when i watch this again, many years later. im now 17 years old. but i just want to say, thank you jennibellie, thank you!! You were a huge art inspiration when I was a little girl. I always thought it would be cool if you were my mom or something (i love my own mom) but Idk why I thought that but you were like my art rolemodel XD
Such a beautiful comment, thank you Gabriela! I hope you're still creating x
Lovely ideas! I just learned that I have a serious medical condition, and I'm starting a new journal to write down my feelings, record my journey, and store notes and encouragements. Hope mine is as lovely as yours are! Thank you so much for sharing.
Love this! I have many cards from my mom that I want to make into a memory book. I am sure I will be making a creative one also. These look like a great deal of fun!
I love all your work jennibellie !! thank you for sharing all of it !! They're beautiful :)
I love all your work you explain and show what you are doing so well love your blog too thankyou
Never mind...sorry I just found the answer about the give away by watching your other video...Thanks again...keep the videos coming....I love them... You give great instructions!!
love to watch your creativity, nice to see something that doesn't have to be perfect, but yet beautiful when all done. Oh, the stitch you were binding with is, I believe is called a whip stitch. I guess cause it whips up so quick.
This is awesome, thanks so much for doing this. I collect my cards every year thinking that I can "do" something with them, this is perfect! I love your channel!
These are beautiful! So glad I found your channel! I'm enjoying watching them all and catching up for lost time.
So glad I found you. Love your journals. Can’t wait to make one too. 👏👏👏
I have Christmas cards kept for every year for my crafts - now I'll repurpose in another way thanks
I started making my own card book after watching your videos! It's so freeing! :) I cannot wait to share it! Thank you for the inspiration!
Thank you so, so much for this fabulous idea for cards!!!! I can't wait to watch the rest of the series & get started on my journal!!
Done paper piecing and sewing pockets... I also crocheted some of my pockets together. It was a lot easier for me than sewing... Moving on to video #2 YIPEEEE...
This is terrific. I have made journals and read tons of books on it, but I have not seen anything quite like this binding. I will definitely use it- the technique will be terrific for watercolor paper as well which I love to paint. Thanks!
Anastasia Rose j
I collect Christmas cards from friends and work and recycle them into gift tags. This would be a neat idea for an inexpensive art journal. Thanks!
Fabulous tutorial, as always. Cen't wait to see the next one. Thank you for sharing.
Awesome, thanks so much & your kind comments =)
I have so many cards...what a wonderful idea for them!
I love this idea and I have to try this! Your instructions are quick and easy! I can't wait to see your next video! tfs~Lisa
I'm a sentimentalist and can't bring myself to paint over the love that people write into my cards. Besides, I want to remember who sent me those cards, so I don't cover over the greetings inside. Some of my friends who aren't as artsy as myself have been tickled to recognize a card that they've sent me being used as a art element in my positivity journal. :)
I love your videos..your very creative and talented!!! Thank you for sharing
been wondering what to do with my cards and momentoes from various birthdays - great idea of yours and they look so interesting, Thanks
I love the video and the idea!! THanks for sharing!!
Your recycle projects are awesome don't need a lot of money to create.
you're welcome, glad you enjoyed & could make something from it ~ sure it turned out lovely, thanks for watching =) x
Great idea with the cards. TFS
haha I like that name lol glad you enjoyed & thanks for watching =) x
@jennibellie - I'm excited to view part 2 when I get home. Just FYI because I like to know stuff - the stitching you did on the pocket (13:46) is an overcast stitch. It looks so cool and now I know what I am going to do with the ugly box of cards I have. yay!
you're welcome, glad you enjoyed & thanks for watching =) x
I loved your video!! I followed along and did make a version of your journal. There are some steps I kind of flubbed-up, but I really enjoyed the process. Will be watching more :D
you are fantastic jennibellie
thank you, glad you enjoyed & thanks for watching =) x
These journals are beautiful, love the vid :)
I absolutely love to video. thanks for sharing it.
Hi Sarah the double-sided tape is a brandless tape that I get from craft shops, it doesn't have any name assosiated with it that I've found but I've got it online from the adhesive sections of stores usually with a bulk-buy discount (buy 10 10% off etc). regarding the zines I don't have any stock available at the mo but am hoping to open my shop again in the new year - I'll announce it via yt, fb etc when I do =) much love Jennibellie xx
you're welcome =) thanks for watching x
Youre welcome QueenEchinops, enjoy making your journals =) x
aww thanks =) that's lovely, glad you like em xx
She is very creative
Wonderful video! Thank you!
Woww beautiful
On the glossy surface, you can do a quick sanding with fine sand paper and the paint will adhere well.
Just found your channel. Love it ❤️
💜
love it I am sad that I cut all of my cards now for collage I am thinking of trying it with construction paper
Jennibellie! I would love to purchase some of your "overstock" scrap paper if you want to get rid of some. Just let me know. Love your work!
Blessings,
Peggy
still BEAUTIFUL
awesome, use whatever you've got - it's all about being creative with whats on hand =) x
love the tips
thanks for being so thorough. =)
i found you 9 years too late but this is very fun looking ill try it
@MsTagestraumer the second video is SO the fun bit lol but like everything you have to do the prep so that there's a book able to come together. I'll get it uploaded tomorrow for you, as internet connection is extremely bad here this evening...but I'm sure first three steps are enough for 24 hrs :) xx
btw that decorative stitch you did for the pocket was an overcast stitch
very fun!
Can you add additional cards after the journal is made by tying on more string?
Love the vids thank you for sharing!
I am new to all of this journaling stuff and I just wanted to know what exactly you mean when your referring to "signatures"? Thanks!!
amazing and beautiful! do this with moleskine. i really, really like this notebook.
Jennibellie, Thanks for all your wonderful vids; I'm new to art journaling and you have inspired me and taught me soo much! Can you tell me what kind of double-sided tape you are pulling off the roll of to stick down your elements? It looks terrific but I haven't seen it in any stores where I live.
Also, will you be selling any more of your how to draw faces in your shop? I'd love to buy one. Thanks again and Hugs! Sarah (aka Digitoes) /(•_•)\
aww that's lovely, thanks 333pinkitty =D xx
These look great. Video 2 Journal making - the cover and binding the book is missing though!
fjordland no no it's there on UA-cam, I just watched it
I love you ♥♡♥♡ you have fab ideas
it's scraps from my scrap paper drawer - so they come from anywhere and everywhere really, just put in there anything that's leftover or anything I like =)
@Mslilthoughts They're both traditional and invented, I've never had a class or anything & I think teaching yourself how to book bind allows you to see possibilities in the book itself as you go along, rather than planning a book via it's binding. This book for instance has the simplest binding in the world, but it works just as well as a complicated one so what's the point in flogging a dead pony? It takes less time and allows you to be as decorative as you like, win win in my book :)
Just finished the insides of my cards...yikes now paper piecing time... On a side not I put alcohol inks over my glittered areas and it really came out cool...
You mentioned a journal give-away? How does one get the opportunity to get that?
Do you have a video on how you tie them together?
i love your work, i have a question what is your major? is fine art?
It's a 'whip' stitch for those interested.
+Tammy Stewart thank you x
@ForeverTrueLove49 Hi there, all signatures are is basically a collection of papers that are folded in half ready to be bound into a book, or in this case the signatures are made up of recycled cards. There is no set rules for how many pages go into a signature, or how many signatures go into a book, it's entirely up to you & your needs and creativity :)
@Jennperrywork Haha cool, good work! Next half of the tutorial is being uploaded now xxx
you're welcome, thank you =) x
did you say to paint one side of the gift wrap?
what kind of strong thread do you use?
Can I purchase one?
beautiful hands
Where can I find the next tutorial
can you explain the paint techniques?
@Anniestamper ask around & see if anyone has any still, I've been given 1000's since I asked only a couple of people and will probably be making these journals until I get next xmas's lot lol
jennibellie too good. i loved it. a perfect way to use scrap....amazing....superb...i love your all videos. i got inspire from you😍
11:24 to make pockets
tutorial starts at 2:49
can i pls have the giveaway journal?! hahahahaha (it's 8 yrs? later and thousands? -usa/calif- of miles away! thanks for doing what u do so well💃 much appreciated ANY time but especially in corona-kaka time! 😖 (i had to apologize to someone today... 'i haven't talked to a real person in a long time!' 😢
what do you mean by signature
hiya, yes I've done that in the art supplies 101 videos, please check them out on my channel under the 'supplies, studios and storage' playlist =)
Hello!
I love the cute art journals you made, very artsy.
I made a video response to this video and i hope you can approve it =)
Thank you!
Have an awesome day!
// Aria
can you make me one please
have you made any newer video's yet?
you're welcome, glad you enjoyed & thanks for watching =) x