How To Alter Old Books Into Bullet Journals MADE EASY

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  • @amitybloom159
    @amitybloom159  4 роки тому +34

    Bullet journaling can be functional and also so much fun by altering an old book, you instantly start with a creative canvas that can be easily covered up and used! Stay tuned to see how I actually set my bullet journal using an altered book! Papers and digitals mentioned can be purchased here : www.etsy.com/shop/AmityBloom?ref=seller-platform-mcnav
    Have a lovely day and see you soon! -Nazy

    • @NaeNaesCreations
      @NaeNaesCreations 4 роки тому +2

      Very beautiful idea can’t wait for the next hugs NaeNae

    • @kb-ih7ni
      @kb-ih7ni 4 роки тому +5

      Brilliant idea to repurpose! I was shocked by some bullet journal/journalling videos that showed like 10 new notebooks a year for whatever purposes. This is beautifully creative but also a great way to reduce consumption :)

    • @jamee_maree
      @jamee_maree 4 роки тому +1

      Amity Bloom Curious - what impacted your decision to use the glue stick on inside cover vs sticking with the modge podge? The journal is beautiful!!!

  • @cyndereneau7061
    @cyndereneau7061 3 роки тому +1

    Thank you so much for posting this. So many have videos out there where they took all the pages out and then covered the spine. I was looking for JUST this idea. Thank you SO much. Excellent.

  • @ailsa2434
    @ailsa2434 4 роки тому +8

    Ahhh! You just gave me the perfect solution about what to do with all my books I bought for Literature class that I won't be reading again. I was so stressed about the fact I spent so much money on them when I don't even like most of them. THIS IS IT. This is the answer.

    • @SonyaForest
      @SonyaForest 4 роки тому +2

      Why don't you resell or donate them...

    • @charlenepang8190
      @charlenepang8190 4 роки тому

      lol then why did you take Lit then?

  • @jeweltoneswarden4513
    @jeweltoneswarden4513 4 роки тому +17

    I would love to see you continue working on this journal. It already looks great and can't wait to see what you do with it.

  • @brandibizzle3676
    @brandibizzle3676 4 роки тому +37

    I would LOVE to see how to turn an old book into a bullet journal. Everything is beautiful so far!

    • @amitybloom159
      @amitybloom159  4 роки тому +3

      Thank you Brandi! I will be sharing more very soon!

    • @Lillyspurs
      @Lillyspurs 4 роки тому

      Me too!

  • @sistergoldenhair0727
    @sistergoldenhair0727 4 роки тому +3

    What a fun idea! I’m looking forward to seeing how you make the inside of an old book into functional planning space !

  • @sleepy.timaeus.arts.
    @sleepy.timaeus.arts. 2 роки тому +1

    this turned out really cute! thanks for sharing 😊

  • @What-gl3py
    @What-gl3py 4 роки тому +57

    I am confused, just a little LOL. So how can you write inside when the pages are full of print? What is the reason to make something like that?

    • @orchidkam3935
      @orchidkam3935 4 роки тому +6

      Ute She uploaded a new video showing how to do that🤗

    • @Connibolognese
      @Connibolognese 4 роки тому +4

      What is the reason of art? And it's also recycling in a way, because some books seem to never get attractive to anyone anymore. Sorry, i don't mean it angry or negative at all. Want to ask in a philosophical context. Have a good day 🙂.

    • @Twinzma
      @Twinzma 4 роки тому +2

      @@Connibolognese she asked the question I had. Yes, it’s art, but she asked where we’re supposed to write our journal when the pages aren’t blank inside.

    • @tracinickerson307
      @tracinickerson307 4 роки тому +8

      @@Twinzma Hi, I glanced the comments and I don't know if you have found your answer. I had the same question when I started and I just kept watching videos until i figured it out:-) A couple of ways to go about it: gesso over the text, which pushes the text to the background; when you write on top of the gessoed page your writing will stand out more than you'd think. Gesso is magical that way. Another way is to add blank tags, squares, various shapes of paper on top of the text and write on that. Hope that helps!

    • @Twinzma
      @Twinzma 4 роки тому

      @@tracinickerson307 thank you! I also watched another video that explained it 😂 I kinda jumped the gun on that. Thank you for your ideas too!

  • @angierahui
    @angierahui 4 роки тому +1

    Lovely papers you used for the cover & looking forward to your next video. Thank you Nazy.

  • @KrisRowland-d9o
    @KrisRowland-d9o Рік тому

    Everything you make is so beautiful. Thank you!

  • @jeffgoesrandom4217
    @jeffgoesrandom4217 4 роки тому +5

    I can't tell anyone I know that I watched this video, and more, with fascination. :-)...
    I love old books. I like the idea of re-purposing them. I also am pulled against this when the original words are pasted over. What a conflict there. But I like the journal making process. You make your life events into something you can look back on. Different than my Day Timer jottings. I am a secret journal re-purpose liker now. I like it. Not much time to do it, but find myself watching. Shhh....
    -Jeff Goes Random says hi.

  • @marshajaramillo1524
    @marshajaramillo1524 4 роки тому

    I am a big fan of altered books. You can cover up the pages with so many pretty papers and fabrics. Finding old books with a beautiful cover is great. But, when it's not so pretty just cover it up and make it pretty. You did a great job!

  • @pearlann5995
    @pearlann5995 4 роки тому +6

    Looking forward to seeing the pages develop. Enjoyed this idea.

  • @barbaraevers1550
    @barbaraevers1550 4 роки тому +10

    This is so great! Just what I was waiting for. I have tried several bullet journals but they never did it for me, just too new... Can’t wait for the rest and I will start making my own. Thank you so much ❤️

    • @amitybloom159
      @amitybloom159  4 роки тому +3

      Yay! Barbara your going to have a lot of fun trying this version out, I will be sharing more very soon and I am hoping you love the future videos!

  • @egsomoza
    @egsomoza 4 роки тому +1

    Love this idea! Beautiful papers.

  • @ThoughtProvokingVlogs
    @ThoughtProvokingVlogs 4 роки тому

    I absolutely love the flowers. Especially the pink one with the yellow highlights! 💝

  • @simplemountainlife2301
    @simplemountainlife2301 4 роки тому +5

    I loved this bullet journal And your new printable papers Nazy. The script on them is so beautiful! Thank you for the sweet video 💗 I can’t wait for the next! 🌸💗

    • @amitybloom159
      @amitybloom159  4 роки тому +2

      Thank you sweetie! I am very happy that you loved them! Vintage papers are always inspiring to use in projects

  • @claudiawesterfield6491
    @claudiawesterfield6491 4 роки тому

    Wow, this is exactly what I was planning to do with my first bullet journal. I am so happy I found your channel. I am going to watch all your videos.

  • @mettenorheim2329
    @mettenorheim2329 3 роки тому +1

    I love this video 🤗 Looking forward to watch you decorate the inside 👏

  • @SimpLeeBeth
    @SimpLeeBeth 4 роки тому +2

    Love the ledger page on the spine! Beautiful book!!! xo

  • @Ammiel7
    @Ammiel7 2 роки тому +1

    Love this one
    Looking for how many pages you tear out
    Thank you Nazzy
    🇦🇺🐣🐇💐

  • @sharonnickerson2391
    @sharonnickerson2391 4 роки тому +1

    This is so pretty Nazy!! Thanks for sharing how you repurposed this book.....looking forward to more process videos!!

  • @riteasrain
    @riteasrain 4 роки тому +14

    I loved the original cover, so beautiful :)

    • @theresanikitaellenoir485
      @theresanikitaellenoir485 4 роки тому

      riteasrain I know right!!

    • @Connibolognese
      @Connibolognese 4 роки тому +1

      Me too, so i might wouldn't have achieved in changing it. During my process with papercrafting and collaging i came across how great artists in history like Picasso had deep procedures with destroying and creating. Not as comparing me, but as Motivation function. Sometimes something speaks to you, and you "have" to take this, although it's already beautiful?? It's a kind of work hypothesis to me. And i still hesitate very much to destroy something complete as a book. But i also love the outcome of Amity Blooms' Art, the new book also looks very beautiful, so as not to forget that!!! 🙂

  • @follymermaid
    @follymermaid 4 роки тому

    Looking forward to seeing how you put your beautiful touch on this book! Love it!

  • @sheetalkshatriya9719
    @sheetalkshatriya9719 4 роки тому

    Dear Amity I started my very first junk journal and due to your videos it turning great thanks love you ❤️

  • @litawalters4387
    @litawalters4387 4 роки тому

    I love the idea of a bullet journal, looking forward to the next video. Thank you for sharing.

  • @LedgerAndLace
    @LedgerAndLace 4 роки тому +1

    Ooooh! The Amity Bloom BuJo! This will make a great series. :-)

  • @miyukineal5789
    @miyukineal5789 4 роки тому

    I’m really enjoying your videos. Inspired me to try new things. And you have a such a Beautiful soul.

  • @nairafoganholi6563
    @nairafoganholi6563 4 роки тому

    I really want to see more!!! I loved it!!! ♥️

  • @maggiedelgado5742
    @maggiedelgado5742 4 роки тому

    What a wonderful project!

  • @stephaniestephenson6662
    @stephaniestephenson6662 4 роки тому

    Beautiful how you covered it. Can't wait to share how you do the inside pages. Don't keep us waiting too long :) xxx

  • @atamaria43
    @atamaria43 4 роки тому +3

    Hola Nazy, nunca he hecho un Bullet Journal, me encantará hacerlo contigo, hace poquito que te he descubierto y no paro de ver tus preciosos tutoriales, gracias por ser tan linda y tan creativa, besitos desde España

    • @amitybloom159
      @amitybloom159  4 роки тому

      Maribel, muchas gracias por su apoyo y amistad :) Me llena de felicidad y me encanta que usted es parte de la familia de amity bloom! Abrazos y besitos :)

  • @maritamgt
    @maritamgt 4 роки тому +5

    I've been wanting to try bullet journaling and I have a few books that I can repurpose, so this video is right on time!💃🏾💃🏾🥰🥰

    • @amitybloom159
      @amitybloom159  4 роки тому

      Oh that is so perfect! I hope you try this method out as it takes only a few minutes, I can't wait to share more!

  • @waldrokp
    @waldrokp Рік тому

    Thank you for making this video. It was so helpful.

  • @gingerkarch3941
    @gingerkarch3941 4 роки тому

    Another Special project from Nazy! I love the papers!! Thank you!

    • @amitybloom159
      @amitybloom159  4 роки тому +1

      Thank you Ginger for watching and for your kind words, I am so happy you loved the papers sweetheart!

  • @handmadefromlisa
    @handmadefromlisa 4 роки тому

    What a creative idea. I love altered books. I’m making one for my scripture writing. Tfs sweetie 🤗💜

  • @JoAnn4gracenotperfectionm815
    @JoAnn4gracenotperfectionm815 4 роки тому

    Your cover and inside are beautiful! Looking forward to seeing more videos on this☺

  • @maricelav6786
    @maricelav6786 4 роки тому +2

    Beautiful book, cant wait to see how you use it!!❤

  • @oh1494
    @oh1494 4 роки тому

    I already started a bullet journal before u posted this video, mine is more of the colourful journal whereas yours is a vintage theme.... I totally love yours and am soooo excited to see how u fill it up😆❤

  • @bohemianscrapgirl
    @bohemianscrapgirl 4 роки тому

    That is so fabulous! I am ready for the next one in the series!

  • @lynnek4226
    @lynnek4226 4 роки тому +2

    I love this idea! I wonder if this method would work for a junk journal, if there isn’t a lot of ephemera added so the journal could still be closed .

  • @GoodbyeAngel
    @GoodbyeAngel 4 роки тому

    Oh wow this is such a cool idea and a beautiful finish. Please please please show us how you are using this. I'm very curious. x Marieke

  • @torageirs6473
    @torageirs6473 4 роки тому

    I have been wanting to make a Bullet Journal for some time but somehow never done it, (not sure how to use it) this talks to me LOL if you know what I mean I really love how your book turn out. Looking forward to more videos from you on this.

  • @pamshelton6211
    @pamshelton6211 4 роки тому

    I didn't want the video to end! This is so pretty, I can't wait to see more. 💗💗

  • @CreativityCoffee
    @CreativityCoffee 4 роки тому

    This is such a beautiful video! Love the calming vibes and the Asthetic ♥️📓

  • @jilljones1502
    @jilljones1502 4 роки тому +2

    Can't wait to try this. I live in Amish Country there's a store that sells Amish bibles and Mennonite Hymnals. Should be really interesting to see this.

  • @kaylaprice8282
    @kaylaprice8282 4 роки тому

    Love it! I've been doing both, I don't Kno why I didn't think of combining the two

  • @lisabochat9169
    @lisabochat9169 4 роки тому

    I finally did it!! I made a book today learning a lot as I go I put the paper upside down on one side so I’m using the book from back to front 😂😂 but I love it💝

  • @janicedarmody6794
    @janicedarmody6794 11 місяців тому

    You inspired me to just do it ! Thanks!!

  • @tuthillg
    @tuthillg 4 роки тому

    Very cute idea! TFS the inspiration!

  • @jennifergentry144
    @jennifergentry144 4 роки тому

    I LOVE THIS!!!! I’m so excited to watch this series!

    • @amitybloom159
      @amitybloom159  4 роки тому

      Awesome!! I love your enthusiasm my dear :)

  • @valeriaazua
    @valeriaazua 4 роки тому

    Liked the video before watching it, this is such a good idea!

  • @andreiafarberandreatta1850
    @andreiafarberandreatta1850 4 роки тому

    Hi Dear, I love what you do...
    In that one post Bullet Journal is amazing idea...

  • @FreshGrey-pm4vw
    @FreshGrey-pm4vw 2 роки тому +1

    where do you buy vintage ledger paper?

  • @penelopemarshall6320
    @penelopemarshall6320 4 роки тому

    Beautiful Nazy, it looks wonderful, very creative! 😊❤

  • @tashafred1510
    @tashafred1510 4 роки тому +1

    Hi love the way you did the cover of the book. Do you have a video showing how you did the pages inside to write on for your bullet journal? I would like to see that.

    • @amitybloom159
      @amitybloom159  4 роки тому +1

      Thank you Tasha! Yes I have those videos already filmed I just haven't edited the videos yet, they will be shared next week my dear!

    • @tashafred1510
      @tashafred1510 4 роки тому

      I look forward to them!

  • @patriciaruppert201
    @patriciaruppert201 4 роки тому

    Look forward to more videos on the bullet journal.

  • @lauramartin7300
    @lauramartin7300 4 роки тому

    THANK YOU, All new to this. What I just learned, I think! you have junk journals, and bullet journals, correct? so bullet is using the pages still in book, junk is just reusing the cover of the book and making your own pages? ok, now I think it's bullet journal I wanted to do. Still trying to understand and figure out WHERE to start.. THANK YOU again.

  • @abitofbirdsong
    @abitofbirdsong 4 роки тому

    Just beautiful, Nazy!

  • @vonieisenbeis5432
    @vonieisenbeis5432 4 роки тому

    very very awesome----are you going to show what to do next? how do u glue on threpages so they dont bubble and wrinkle

  • @lynnharrell303
    @lynnharrell303 4 роки тому

    Loving this. Never made a bullet journal and would like to see your process.

    • @amitybloom159
      @amitybloom159  4 роки тому

      I will be sharing more very soon, I've been using it for a few weeks now and am in love with this method!

  • @Macallion
    @Macallion 4 роки тому +18

    It's pretty, but my inner librarian is shrieking.

    • @Connibolognese
      @Connibolognese 4 роки тому

      I guess i know that feeling... though i often block myself by thinking about it like that. And the created book is really beautiful, too.

  • @beatrizcolorado8898
    @beatrizcolorado8898 4 роки тому

    I can't wait to see more!!

  • @lecrae4123
    @lecrae4123 4 роки тому

    I LOVE this idea!!!!

  • @sharoynlivingston5256
    @sharoynlivingston5256 4 роки тому

    I make junk journals, prayer journals and am finishing up a huge project for my daughter... a lapbook. I love what you've done here so far, and will follow up with the next video, but I'm wondering if someone can tell me what is specific about a bullet journal. Thanks!

    • @cottonhxney
      @cottonhxney 4 роки тому

      The best answer to the question, “what is special about the Bullet Journal method” is from the creator of the system, himself: Ryder Carroll!
      Here on UA-cam, he has a channel, explaining answers to some of the frequently asked questions.
      This video, *what is a bullet journal*, should help you get started: ua-cam.com/video/o4kueYhGEc8/v-deo.html
      Here’s also a video, *comparison between Bullet Journals and Traditional Journaling p*: ua-cam.com/video/Z8NyJNWjuw4/v-deo.html
      --
      Personally, if you ask me, Bullet Journals (Bujos) are a productive journal. It is flexible so that the individual user can adjust it to however they’d like. Commonly, it has a monthly calendar, and a week-by-week and daily overview. People commonly use it for tasklists and event tracking or habit tracking. The appeal is that, unlike planners, the user can design the Bujo they want, with flexibility, making it as colorful or simple, as they’d like, and without guilt if they so happen to not use the Bujo. If the user isn’t as busy in June and July, compared to the rest of the year, the user could simply draw a monthly calendar and nothing else.
      --
      I’d recommend browsing the Bullet Journal channel on UA-cam to find out about it!

  • @itstorisstory
    @itstorisstory 2 роки тому +1

    I love this

  • @sherryvanderpool4024
    @sherryvanderpool4024 4 роки тому

    Yes I enjoyed this and would like to see more

  • @joniallen6880
    @joniallen6880 4 роки тому

    Definitely following this !!

  • @floshymaedesigns6340
    @floshymaedesigns6340 4 роки тому

    So pretty and such a great idea,

  • @aidameraz4983
    @aidameraz4983 4 роки тому

    Hi .Nazy,lovely video thanks 🙏

  • @parisnchristlove
    @parisnchristlove 4 роки тому +1

    I’m so glad you couldn’t see me cringe when you covered up the loveliness of the original cover. You did a good job of redeeming yourself, but it’ll probably take me a couple days to get over it. I love you anyway😘 xoxo

  • @janisfarley5128
    @janisfarley5128 4 роки тому

    Looking forward to more !!

  • @HeyCreativeSister
    @HeyCreativeSister 3 роки тому

    How do we make the inner pages? I thought this would show how to make the actual pages as well as the cover.

  • @Luc-uw8ur
    @Luc-uw8ur 3 роки тому +1

    I find it enjoyable to watch you make the bullet journal. But honestly, I have no clue what its purpose is….. 😊

    • @sleepy.timaeus.arts.
      @sleepy.timaeus.arts. 2 роки тому +1

      A lot of people plan out their days and months using bullet journals. Or treat it like a diary

  • @jessjtadesigns
    @jessjtadesigns 4 роки тому

    Thank you Nazy! I was just going to start one this week! I have many vintage papers like the one on your cover the ledger one. Anyways would you suggest mod Podge over that spine area? My papers are very brittle and looks like this one! Thanks for your ideas! ❤️

  • @magdolnanegyesinefenyvesi4256
    @magdolnanegyesinefenyvesi4256 4 роки тому

    An what do you do with the printed pages? How do you alter them? Or do you cut them out?

  • @Ariel2014.
    @Ariel2014. 4 роки тому

    Ohh 😊Me encanta Nazy! You are an artist! Besos 😘😘

    • @Ariel2014.
      @Ariel2014. 4 роки тому +1

      Por favor haz algún vídeo en español 😉

    • @amitybloom159
      @amitybloom159  4 роки тому

      Muchos Besos Elsa! Gracias por su amor y amistad :)

    • @amitybloom159
      @amitybloom159  4 роки тому

      @@Ariel2014. Por supuesto! Tengo dos videos en mi canal en español pero pronto voy a compartir otro!

    • @Ariel2014.
      @Ariel2014. 4 роки тому

      Si, ya los he visto! Hablas muy bien español 😍

  • @thecreativepapermoth9442
    @thecreativepapermoth9442 4 роки тому +6

    Love this! Are you going to stick pages over the current pages as you go along? I would be worried it would get too thick if that is the case. Would love to know how you plan to do it. Xx

    • @kb-ih7ni
      @kb-ih7ni 4 роки тому +2

      Imma do a The Book Thief and paint over some pages =))

  • @cabrakams6409
    @cabrakams6409 4 роки тому

    omg what did you use in your video? i love how it looks like!!

  • @eloiseowens
    @eloiseowens 4 роки тому

    Love the journal. Do you sell the cover paper? I didn't see it in your store.

  • @cathyxox3999
    @cathyxox3999 4 роки тому

    It would be great to see your already existing book.

  • @jennthern5330
    @jennthern5330 4 роки тому

    I would love to see how you transform this book. Also, I was wondering what type of paper you recommend for printing your pages on in the Etsy shop? Thanks!

  • @salvagedcountrycharm-alici3216
    @salvagedcountrycharm-alici3216 4 роки тому

    I can't wait to see more😊💕

  • @tinamc2820
    @tinamc2820 4 роки тому

    Wonderful idea 🌷

  • @griseldava404
    @griseldava404 4 роки тому

    Hola!
    me encantan tus videos, quisiera saber en que tipo de papel imprimes la ephemera. Saludos desde México

  • @paulineburger5784
    @paulineburger5784 4 роки тому

    Please show us how you create the insides of your bullet journal.

  • @teresitalamas5304
    @teresitalamas5304 4 роки тому

    Nazy,what’s the name of the book you are using. I love Shakespeare?

  • @kellercrucita550
    @kellercrucita550 3 роки тому +1

    Qué bonito!

  • @bobbeduran9277
    @bobbeduran9277 4 роки тому

    Love this.

  • @debbyyoung5169
    @debbyyoung5169 4 роки тому

    Thank you for this video!

  • @DeerheartStudioArts
    @DeerheartStudioArts 4 роки тому

    I would not do the corners that way putting decorative paper on the old book cover. Leave about a 1/16th to 1/8 th inch right at the corner so the old book doesn’t show after folding around the new paper.

  • @ktjournals
    @ktjournals 4 роки тому +1

    You never changed the inside paper. Are you planning on journaling on top?

  • @MrsG93
    @MrsG93 2 роки тому

    Love this new sub

  • @gristlevonraben
    @gristlevonraben 4 роки тому

    Wonderful video

  • @ReginaCordoba
    @ReginaCordoba 4 роки тому

    New subscriber!

  • @lucy7b
    @lucy7b 4 роки тому

    Thank you

  • @kellsmurthwaite4474
    @kellsmurthwaite4474 4 роки тому

    It was such a pretty cover to begin with - I think I would have just added a title, rather than covering the whole thing.

  • @mysummertouch
    @mysummertouch 4 роки тому +2

    The title is misleading. it's not a bullet journal, it's an altered book.

    • @orchidkam3935
      @orchidkam3935 4 роки тому +4

      mysummertouch I think the title is correct and specific, it’s just a different bullet journal style. There’s no rules when creativity comes

  • @nacheva27
    @nacheva27 4 роки тому +3

    Am I first 😊

    • @amitybloom159
      @amitybloom159  4 роки тому +1

      Yes my dear, you are!! Thank you for the love I hope you enjoy!!

    • @nacheva27
      @nacheva27 4 роки тому +1

      Ahhh... Nazy! Thank you for sharing your beautiful work with us! I’m so so so so inspired from your videos and I wish I could be as gifted as you are! Sending so much love and positivity your way ❤️

  • @cabrakams6409
    @cabrakams6409 4 роки тому

    i love your voice and your laugh jdjjcjddjd