Excellent advice and information! So often I have bought items I thought I needed, but barely use! My daughter shops my hoard has she has just started junk journaling, so not all is lost! Blessed and healing days!
This was very informative, thank you. I thought you were a seamstress because of the beautiful seams you sew on your artwork. I have owned four sewing machines in my lifetime. (actually made my wedding dress) I am without one because I handed mine down to my granddaughter. I just need a small one so that will be my next purchase. Continued joyful journal journeys for you! I so enjoy your presentation style. 🦋 🌸 🌻 🐦 🪴.
Since I do a lot of sewing and did a lot of card making years ago I have a lot of tools for crafting. If I don't have something and can't afford it right now, I figure out an alternative. Thanks for sharing this video and inspiration.
Good fabric scissors are super expensive, but they will last a lifetime if you keep them away from paper. Did you realize you can get a scoring blade for your Fiskars cutter? That would eliminate the need for your wooden score board, but it might not be as satisfying. Sometimes the sensory satisfaction makes a tool worth keeping. This is a great video, Joie. You are a natural teacher.
Hi Joie, this was a great video. If only it had been around when I was starting out! My worst buy was the Crafter's Companion Ultimate Pro, I wanted to make gift boxes but soon discovered many videos showing one how to make them simply by cutting/scoring. I had all the add ons that one could buy for it... and they all got replaced by better tools. In the end I gave it away to someone who was just starting out so they could have a go without spending any money. My best buy has been my paper trimmer, it's robust and has a range of interchangeable blades that can do scoring, decorative edges, perforations etc. I wouldn't be without it.
We all make some of those decisions...I actually nearly bought that Crafters Companion thing too. It was on TV all the time. I love the idea of different scoring blades..... Thanks so much for popping by again Carol, great to see you again!😀👍💜💜💜
If I ever stop binge watching your videos, I might actually make something myself. LOL I seriously get so drawn in! Your presentation method is PERFECT. I'm thinking I'll start with the three envelope journal you show us how to make (as soon as I finish this next video😆).
¡¡¡¡¡¡¡¡¡FELICIDADES!!!!!! por esa colaboración con luise heinzl que bueno es ver a la gente que tu quieres que ¡¡¡¡¡¡"LUCEN"!!!!!! su creatividad por tantos lugares. Gracias por compartir y regalar momentos de alegrías.
If you enjoyed this video then try this one "10 Best BOOKS For Making Junk Journals ⭐ What To Buy And Why" click here ua-cam.com/video/Bj20VtAlb2I/v-deo.html and a link to the eyelets is in the video description box.
Fantastic video Joie! Love the cost vs. value chart when considering what to purchase. Loved the top 10 Book video too! You are a wonderful teacher and artist! Your inspiration keeps me motivated to find “my style” and keep that creative spark glowing! 🪡📚🏷✂️🖋🦋🌸
Yeah! I have all of them things! I am definitely blessed. Family and friends have me most everything. The only thing o bought was the Crop-A-Dile eyelet setter! I love it! Thank you for this great video! God bless! Love hugs and prayers my friend! 😇💖🤗🙏
@@joiedefi I accidently bought the wrong one at a Tuesday morning so I ended up buying it here in Anchorage, Alaska! I was trying to save money by buying it on our trip to California. I'm definitely glad I bought it though!
I am a guilty impulse stamp buyer! Although, I rinally found my few favorites and recognize I don't need any more. I wish I had found my ink colors a long time ago! I have a few colors that will NEVER get used. Red is one! I did just purchase a tiny set of 12 metallic water colors that have been my absolute game changer! I watched you using the merallics and gambled. Thank you so much for and absolute game changer!
I recently started junk journaling, but JUST found your video….I love how down to earth you are. I would have saved a lot of $ had I seen this when starting. I plan on using what I did purchase, but I shouldn’t have spent the money. Christmas gifts to myself, I guess. Live and learn. You are a FANTASTIC teacher, and I am currently bing watching your videos.
Hi Joie, Great video. Agree with all the tools as basics and or game changers. As a seamstress I would recommend a second hand sewing machine from a specialist dealer. They don’t cost much either and you can get a few lessons to get starting and they do repairs on the sewing machine if you need. Like you said, buy a mechanical one and you can’t go wrong and these are much longer lasting. The quality of the thread you use can make your life easy or difficult, the more expensive brands like guterman, are made of longer fibers and don’t break easily. The cheaper brands split, break and leave more fuzz inside your sewing machine, so you have to clean it. Oops, I could go on. I won’t, but a sewing machine is a spend and you can grow to love it, if it’s a good one or put it away and dread it, if it is disfunctional. Much love, Maud
This is awesome information, can't wait for podcast! We all like to pretty up or dress up are journals, cards, tags etc. What are pros and cons on die cutting machines? What works !
Thank you. I'm somewhere between beginner and intermediate and this was not only helpful, but validating. I have been a quilter for many, many years and have been adapting my tools to making journals and ephemera. Example: I've been using quilter's rulers and a rotary cutter. However, I just ordered a paper trimmer because I realized I need even better accuracy. And, I'm sure there are other comments, but fabric scissors and paper scissors need to be kept and used separately. Thank you again.
Great point about needing different scissors, this has helped me to think about what to buy next. I feel like mixing fabric into things somehow. Lovely comment Jewel, thanks so much!!💜💜💜
@@joiedefi I already use a lot of fabric in my journals, only because a quilter's scraps are just overwhelming. I do crumb quilting, which is sort of like your master boards. Then, add those to cardstock to make soft covers. Still working on finessing the technique. You've really helped me get out of a comfort zone.
I recommend that you get Fiskars scissors for cutting just fabric, I love mine and they have been sharp for years and years cause I only use them for fabrics. ❤️ And not that I’m taking any sides but they are a Finnish product 😄 which makes them even better. 😉
Wonderful information Joie, I wish I'd seen this before I spent way too much on items I seldom if ever use. Very handy information to have. Thank you so much for sharing this.
Wonderful video. My favorite tools are also: my big shot, distress ink, an all purpose cutter (great for fabric too), metallic paste. And most of the tools in your video.
Hello Joie. I'm a newbie at this. I'm starting with an old book junk journal. I enjoy your videos and have gotten a lot of great tips. ❤ blessings to you
Just ordered the least expensive cropodile. I have manual eyelet setting tools, but they have gotten more difficult to use. Ordered a script stamp for texture, because none of mine really does anything similar. I'm sure they will be quite useful. I love my gel plate, too, for journal/embellishments as well as pages.
It's true, I just ordered an 8 x 10 and it was about $25. But many people have issues making them, they can get moldy and melt, etc....at cost per use, I'm paying well below a penny a print on my 12 x 12 and expect the same with the 8 x 10.
When I started years ago with scrapbooking I purchased the cheapest ink pads, not knowing there was a difference. That was a big waste. They dried up or went moldy quickly. I also bought that green paper cutter you have, hated it. Lol I really would love to get a sewing machine next. Maybe got Christmas!! Thanks again, Joie, for your wonderful videos. They have been so very helpful!
EXCELLENT! I took notes as I did when I viewed your 10 best books video. This is so helpful. Also, I appreciate how you go about your recommendations. Very well organized and thought out. Thank you so much. Carol from California
Aww, that's so kind, and I have to say, very motivating for me. I'm filming this afternoon so I'm currently in that process, getting my act together to do my best...so I really appreciate your comment. Thank you!!💜💜
Thank you, I am new and am trying to figure out the most bang for my buck. I already had several of these tools so not starting from scratch. But it has helped me make a list of what I still need!
Great suggestions! Good rule of thumb even for those of us who have been paper crafting for awhile. There is always something new to want! Hugs and blessings, ❤️🤗🇨🇦
Super information....I got many of the items to do the basic journals.....don’t have a die cutter, gel plate,or a handy sewing machine, bone folder, but I make do......thank you for sharing...😻
This is really good advice - I’ve been junk journalling for a while and I’ve bought some really faddy stuff that I’ve only used once or twice. I have a problematic relationship with using book pages (I do it, but it has to be something I have no emotional tie to, even though I’ve got a lot of gorgeous, slowly ageing books - I’ve even bought modern replacements for my favourites so I don’t damage them further!) . I nearly had a heart attack when I saw the Rupert Annual pages in your journal 😱. My parents bought it for me every year when I was a child, I bought my own when they said I was too old and now my husband buys it for me every year - some how the colours, pictures and rhymes have always sung out to me. I’m 70 this year, so that’s 69 Annuals tucked away safely from scissor wielding hands!
I found that Rupert Bear annual at a car boot sale.... The only reason I felt able to cut it up is because it wasn't mine ... If you know what I mean. I have books from my Nana from when I was 5 years old. I totally understand. Those books are going nowhere near my craft room. Thanks for such an amazing comment. ❤️❤️❤️
@@joiedefi I absolutely agree, using a second-hand book is just like buying a pad of scrapbooking paper - no ties. Although even then, some of those are just too gorgeous to cut into 😆
Watched both books and tools video this was very helpful, purchased to many books when I first started on this journey of making journals and have not used $$$ wasted out of the 10 books 4 of them I'm still trying to find. All the map books are very pretty and I have those so when you do a video using the pages I'm ready to get started cause I know its going to be beautiful. Those floral books are the hardest to find but I'm not giving up. Thanks so much for sharing everything I made good steps starting before you shared and will continue to follow the advice you shared. Thank You so much!!!!!
Good advice and you made the right choice with the eyelets, I bought the crop a dile set and the eyelets may look fancy but the coloured ones squash a bit when used and the colours flake off with the movement of the bulb pins I use.
I have a mini guillotine paper trimmer that use often. But I found a Fiskars Procision Rotary Bypass Trimmer 12 inch at a Ross (discount store in the US) for only $20 ($14.17£)! One if the best buys I've found as I've not seen them less then around $89 & most list for more. Besides making junk journals I also create assemblage art & some mixed media. This paper cutter will cut through thin cardboard/chipboard, fabric, foam board & of course paper. But I have to say the best thing about it is it has a self sharpening blade!
Wowser!! You won there!! I do have a big and very old guillotine, but it's not easy to cut straight with it. I need to come shopping with you Bridget!!👍😁💜
A wonderful video. I enjoyed this one and your book one. One of the the most impactful use of junk journaling is the journal itself. How we save the landfills from do much paper. I love journaling so much! TFS ❤️
I love this video too. The only thing I don’t have is the sewing machine. I think that will now be my next step. Thank you so much for all of your extremely helpful videos. I just started making junk journals this year and am addicted 😊
@@joiedefi It was the first trimmer I bought and I liked it. Provo Craft makes it, the same people who make Cricut. You would think you could find blades. Ugh
One of the best videos I’ve watched on this topic. So valuable because of your explanation of how you came to this list. Value/Cost Quadrants! (❤️ how your mind works😉🤟) Thank you! The quadrant concept you used will work so well if one partner in the house is more analytical, compared to a creative/unstructured partner. 😉 Thanks again. 🤟 Lori
Just saw your story a while ago about this video!🌸 enjoying while watching this interetingly splendid!🌼..thank you for sharing your wonderful thoughts!😊🌟
I was so glad to see your sewing machine. I bought one very similar and I thought I might have made a mistake in the purchase. I'm still learning to use it and now I'm glad I bought it. The next big purchase I will be making will be the crocodile, and then I'll have all that I need. Excellent video!!Thank you for sharing!
I have bought the same sewing machine bout 18 months ago n I love it. I have a large 1 but I wanted a small 1 that I cud leave out for my junk journals. It's my number 1 go to tool x
Great video. I have most everything you listed. When I buy new things I realize some of the tools other crafters use just get in my way. I love my cropadile, and my combination scoring/cutting board. It makes it nice to only have one on my desk. I have my small cutter, my guillotine, and my large Fiskars in the closest because they take up too much room on my table. Thanks for this video.
Always have a separate pair of scissors for fabric. That way you have a sharper cut when cutting fabric. But you can also tare most fabrics if you like that look.
Great video, I am just getting started in this hobby. My cousin sent me a box of various items to use and told me I have to have one item made by this Monday ( he is a retired teacher ). Great inspiration for me, thank you
Great video informative, made me think about when I go to purchase items and how I must make better use of my items. I’ve wanted a score board for a long time I can’t decide on the size I’m not keen on the large one purely for space but concerned if i buy the smaller one will it be ok Thankyou Joie x
As a crafter, I think I must have all the new tools and gadgets before I create. But you have encouraged us to use what we have and only buy the necessities. By limiting our tools/supplies, I think it makes you more creative. Thanks so much for the time and effort in doing these videos. I like the lists that you make and they way you break it down step by step. Your video and audio is superb 👏👏👏. 💗😘
Thank you for such an amazing video. I wish I would have seen this many years ago for I have a lot of "tools" that would fall in the "fad" category. I love your chart. I'm a new subscriber.
OMG... this is such a great informative video, especially for us newbies!! THank you again for another great video! You are such an inspiration for me starting my own channel!!
I think it's true you reach for certain tools because they work the best and feel good to use and you spend the money so you feel you should try and use the item ,but if your'e expectations are not met then it just sits there or you give it away.
I absolutely love your video content ❗ I was an avid scrapbooker so I do have some of these items...but since I have yet to make my 1st junk journal, this is an excellent list. Thank you for all you do 🙂🌷
Really handy video Joie, thank you. I'm guilty of impulse buying after watching videos! That needle is actually an upholstery needle. I got a set and find the 'circular ' needles brilliant for Coptic stitching. Paper blunts the blades so best having separate ones. I love my rotary trimmer for fabric. I'm ready to upgrade my sewing machine to make clothes but love sewing paper. Yes, that eyelet setter is fantastic lol same eyelets too! May i suggest food colouring for an incredibly cheap way to watercolour and dying papers as they're very concentrated. Thank you for your helpful advice. Have a great week 💖
Thank so much, Its a whole new journey for me! This is my second ever subscription so I hope I've done the right thing as I value all this new knowledge. Looking forward to making my first item- just don't know where to start. As I don't know how all this works, is it possible that you would be able to respond to my request of just giving me an idea of the first thing I can make. Thankyou so much.
I would say make some really simple pockets and then a super simple journal from book pages, or anything that you have. Here's a basic pocket video link.... ua-cam.com/video/Bl_ibTCDyMQ/v-deo.htmlsi=PPPlMcxJERpwFx1v , enjoy!
Excellent advice and information! So often I have bought items I thought I needed, but barely use! My daughter shops my hoard has she has just started junk journaling, so not all is lost! Blessed and healing days!
This was very informative, thank you. I thought you were a seamstress because of the beautiful seams you sew on your artwork. I have owned four sewing machines in my lifetime. (actually made my wedding dress) I am without one because I handed mine down to my granddaughter. I just need a small one so that will be my next purchase. Continued joyful journal journeys for you! I so enjoy your presentation style. 🦋 🌸 🌻 🐦 🪴.
Oh gosh, I'm just a beginner!! Lovely to see you here again Sally, thanks so much for sharing your thoughts. 😁💜💜💜
Since I do a lot of sewing and did a lot of card making years ago I have a lot of tools for crafting. If I don't have something and can't afford it right now, I figure out an alternative. Thanks for sharing this video and inspiration.
Great approach Paulette 😉💜💜💜
Great information. Thank you for taking the time to share this.
My pleasure 🥰
Good fabric scissors are super expensive, but they will last a lifetime if you keep them away from paper. Did you realize you can get a scoring blade for your Fiskars cutter? That would eliminate the need for your wooden score board, but it might not be as satisfying. Sometimes the sensory satisfaction makes a tool worth keeping. This is a great video, Joie. You are a natural teacher.
What lovely, lovely supportive words Janet. I think I'll look for some fabric scissors... 👍👍👍💜💜💜
Hi Joie, this was a great video. If only it had been around when I was starting out! My worst buy was the Crafter's Companion Ultimate Pro, I wanted to make gift boxes but soon discovered many videos showing one how to make them simply by cutting/scoring. I had all the add ons that one could buy for it... and they all got replaced by better tools. In the end I gave it away to someone who was just starting out so they could have a go without spending any money. My best buy has been my paper trimmer, it's robust and has a range of interchangeable blades that can do scoring, decorative edges, perforations etc. I wouldn't be without it.
We all make some of those decisions...I actually nearly bought that Crafters Companion thing too. It was on TV all the time. I love the idea of different scoring blades..... Thanks so much for popping by again Carol, great to see you again!😀👍💜💜💜
If I ever stop binge watching your videos, I might actually make something myself. LOL I seriously get so drawn in! Your presentation method is PERFECT. I'm thinking I'll start with the three envelope journal you show us how to make (as soon as I finish this next video😆).
LOL!!😁😁 That's one of my favourite projects too 👍❤️
You ARE an artist and don't you forget it!
I will remember that 🙂 💖💖💖💖💖💖
¡¡¡¡¡¡¡¡¡FELICIDADES!!!!!! por esa colaboración con luise heinzl que bueno es ver a la gente que tu quieres que ¡¡¡¡¡¡"LUCEN"!!!!!! su creatividad por tantos lugares.
Gracias por compartir y regalar momentos de alegrías.
Hooray!!!!!! ❤️❤️❤️
@@joiedefi GRACIASSSS, por atenderme,
Que bonitooooo trabajo envió usted al canal de Louise, tal vez algún día yo haga coas !!!!"TAN BONITAS"¡¡¡¡¡ como usted.
your videos are so, so helpful for me!
If you enjoyed this video then try this one "10 Best BOOKS For Making Junk Journals ⭐ What To Buy And Why" click here ua-cam.com/video/Bj20VtAlb2I/v-deo.html and a link to the eyelets is in the video description box.
Brilliant video! And yes I have some regret purchases. I’ll keep your pointers in mind the next time I “think” I need a tool.
👍💜😁😁😁
Fantastic video Joie! Love the cost vs. value chart when considering what to purchase. Loved the top 10 Book video too! You are a wonderful teacher and artist! Your inspiration keeps me motivated to find “my style” and keep that creative spark glowing! 🪡📚🏷✂️🖋🦋🌸
Fantastic!!!!❤️❤️❤️
Yeah! I have all of them things! I am definitely blessed. Family and friends have me most everything. The only thing o bought was the Crop-A-Dile eyelet setter! I love it! Thank you for this great video! God bless! Love hugs and prayers my friend! 😇💖🤗🙏
O love that CropADile too!! 😁👍💜💜💜
@@joiedefi I accidently bought the wrong one at a Tuesday morning so I ended up buying it here in Anchorage, Alaska! I was trying to save money by buying it on our trip to California. I'm definitely glad I bought it though!
I am a guilty impulse stamp buyer! Although, I rinally found my few favorites and recognize I don't need any more. I wish I had found my ink colors a long time ago! I have a few colors that will NEVER get used. Red is one! I did just purchase a tiny set of 12 metallic water colors that have been my absolute game changer! I watched you using the merallics and gambled. Thank you so much for and absolute game changer!
Haha, we love a good Game Changer, and when we discover a new one, well, it's bliss! Thanks for sharing Martha!!💜
Most helpful; thank you for taking the time to share this video with us!
Hope it made sense Linda, thanks so much for popping by again 👍💜💜💜
I recently started junk journaling, but JUST found your video….I love how down to earth you are. I would have saved a lot of $ had I seen this when starting. I plan on using what I did purchase, but I shouldn’t have spent the money. Christmas gifts to myself, I guess. Live and learn. You are a FANTASTIC teacher, and I am currently bing watching your videos.
Aww, thanks so much Sandi, welcome to my channel, welcome to this happy family!!😁👍💜
Excellent Joie. You're a good teacher. Since Imtress and z
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I use a leather needle too they are great for the bindings. Great video. I shared it. Thank you Joie.🥰🐞🤗
Oooh thanks Lala, I really appreciate that!!💜💜💜
Hi Joie,
Great video. Agree with all the tools as basics and or game changers.
As a seamstress I would recommend a second hand sewing machine from a specialist dealer. They don’t cost much either and you can get a few lessons to get starting and they do repairs on the sewing machine if you need. Like you said, buy a mechanical one and you can’t go wrong and these are much longer lasting. The quality of the thread you use can make your life easy or difficult, the more expensive brands like guterman, are made of longer fibers and don’t break easily. The cheaper brands split, break and leave more fuzz inside your sewing machine, so you have to clean it.
Oops, I could go on. I won’t, but a sewing machine is a spend and you can grow to love it, if it’s a good one or put it away and dread it, if it is disfunctional.
Much love,
Maud
Awesome tips.... You know your stuff. I'll digest this .. thank you so much Maud ❤️❤️❤️
This is awesome information, can't wait for podcast! We all like to pretty up or dress up are journals, cards, tags etc. What are pros and cons on die cutting machines? What works !
Great questions there Joan!!
Thank you. I'm somewhere between beginner and intermediate and this was not only helpful, but validating. I have been a quilter for many, many years and have been adapting my tools to making journals and ephemera. Example: I've been using quilter's rulers and a rotary cutter. However, I just ordered a paper trimmer because I realized I need even better accuracy. And, I'm sure there are other comments, but fabric scissors and paper scissors need to be kept and used separately. Thank you again.
Great point about needing different scissors, this has helped me to think about what to buy next. I feel like mixing fabric into things somehow. Lovely comment Jewel, thanks so much!!💜💜💜
@@joiedefi I already use a lot of fabric in my journals, only because a quilter's scraps are just overwhelming. I do crumb quilting, which is sort of like your master boards. Then, add those to cardstock to make soft covers. Still working on finessing the technique. You've really helped me get out of a comfort zone.
@@joiedefi My scissors look solar, so I put a ribbon on the grip of the fabric scissors. It's a great way to instantly differentiate them!
@@joiedefi similar not solar!
Great advice!!
Great video for beginners...I love that Croc a dile...
It's super useful, thanks Yolanda 😁💜
Extremely helpful video! Thank you! I love your thoughtful, thrifty approach to evaluating tools.
Thanks so much!!😁❤️🎄
This has been very helpful, thank you!
My pleasure Suzanne 😊❤️👍
Joie, thinking of you this morning wishing you well....❤
I recommend that you get Fiskars scissors for cutting just fabric, I love mine and they have been sharp for years and years cause I only use them for fabrics. ❤️ And not that I’m taking any sides but they are a Finnish product 😄 which makes them even better. 😉
It's a great brand.. and I appreciate the tip. Thanks very much!!😁💜
Wonderful information Joie, I wish I'd seen this before I spent way too much on items I seldom if ever use. Very handy information to have. Thank you so much for sharing this.
You're very welcome Marti!!💜
Wonderful video. My favorite tools are also: my big shot, distress ink, an all purpose cutter (great for fabric too), metallic paste. And most of the tools in your video.
Oooh Anja, those are super choices, now I need metallic paste too!!🤭👍💜
Your video has helped me take another look at the crafting items that I bought and plan to buy. Thank you for the insight.
Hooray! That's awesome Linda.... Always great to hear feedback that means I might be making some sense 🤣🤣👍😁💜
Thank you for this wonderful video!! You have great ideas and you are so crafty!! Thank you for making everything easier for us!!
You're very welcome 😉
So delightful and inspiring 🌻🌻🌻
Hello Joie. I'm a newbie at this. I'm starting with an old book junk journal. I enjoy your videos and have gotten a lot of great tips. ❤ blessings to you
That's great and so good to meet you!! Let me know how you get on!!😁👍❤️ Joie 💜
Just ordered the least expensive cropodile. I have manual eyelet setting tools, but they have gotten more difficult to use. Ordered a script stamp for texture, because none of mine really does anything similar. I'm sure they will be quite useful. I love my gel plate, too, for journal/embellishments as well as pages.
Aaah, a gel plate.. that's a thought. I don't have one of those.... Love your stamp and CropADile choices. Excellent!!!😁❤️👍
Be careful! When you start gellprinting you go into an endless addiction! I made one by myself! Less costs and lots of value!
👍🤭🤭🤭 a top tip!!
It's true, I just ordered an 8 x 10 and it was about $25. But many people have issues making them, they can get moldy and melt, etc....at cost per use, I'm paying well below a penny a print on my 12 x 12 and expect the same with the 8 x 10.
What an awesome video! Your work is so appealing, and you are a natural teacher.
Awww, that's so kind!! 🥰🥰💜
Well done Joie!! .... all 10 items are game-changers and increase the joy in paper artwork!! thank you!!
They do!!!😃😃😃😃❤️❤️❤️
Your needle: it’s a bookbinders needle! The eye is not popping out of the needle! Very handy!
Is it really???👍😁🤓💜💜💜
Yes, and those needles are so handy! There different types for different bindings like ones in a bow for coptic bindings etc.
Ooh I'm learning more and more!! 👍😊❤️❤️
I think this is actually a leather needle but it is similar to a bookbinders. I could be mistaken but I’m pretty sure.
I'm sure you're right 😊👍
When I started years ago with scrapbooking I purchased the cheapest ink pads, not knowing there was a difference. That was a big waste. They dried up or went moldy quickly. I also bought that green paper cutter you have, hated it. Lol I really would love to get a sewing machine next. Maybe got Christmas!! Thanks again, Joie, for your wonderful videos. They have been so very helpful!
I'm so pleased to hear that, thanks so much!!!😍😍
EXCELLENT! I took notes as I did when I viewed your 10 best books video. This is so helpful. Also, I appreciate how you go about your recommendations. Very well organized and thought out. Thank you so much. Carol from California
Oooh nice... I try to share my thoughts clearly, trying to be user friendly as it were. Such helpful feedback, I really appreciate it Carol 💜💜💐
I have been consistently impressed with how much effort and work you put into your Lists and how you format your informative videos. Thank you :D
Aww, that's so kind, and I have to say, very motivating for me. I'm filming this afternoon so I'm currently in that process, getting my act together to do my best...so I really appreciate your comment. Thank you!!💜💜
@@joiedefi You're very welcome. Your work ethic is obvious :D
I enjoyed your review of your Top Ten supplies and books. I love your rating system! It’s a Great Value 👏👏👏
Fantastic! Thanks ever so much Cindy!!💜😉
Well presented. Loved the visuals you wrote out. Thank you for sharing!
You're very welcome Melinda, thanks so much for popping by to watch!!😁👍💜
Absolutely fantastic video! Thanks for posting this valuable information!
Oooh Alicia, thanks very much indeed!!💜
Thank you, great graphics science economics background! We’ll have you making quilts next. 😉
You know me too well, that's all I can say Lucy!!🤓👍❤️❤️❤️❤️
Very very useful and helpful for beginners like me thank you for sharing with us 😊
It's an absolute pleasure 😊❤️
Really good tips!
Thanks very much!!😀❤️
Brilliant! Healing wishes to you
Thank you, I am new and am trying to figure out the most bang for my buck. I already had several of these tools so not starting from scratch.
But it has helped me make a list of what I still need!
Wonderful! They can be quite costly so hopefully this helps really work out what's best for you. Thanks so much for popping by to watch!🥰👍
Thanks for this Joie, brilliant video,as are all of them really. thank you. x
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December..26...2023..keep moving forward. 🙏💜🙏💜🙏💎
Excellent criteria list.
Thanks Sage!!💜😉
Another great helpful video, thank you Joie 🙂
You're very welcome 😉❤️
Great suggestions! Good rule of thumb even for those of us who have been paper crafting for awhile. There is always something new to want! Hugs and blessings, ❤️🤗🇨🇦
Hugs to you, thanks so much for your lovely feedback, I really appreciate it!! Take care Laura!! ❤️❤️❤️
So helpful! Thanks, Joie!
You're very welcome 💜
Super information....I got many of the items to do the basic journals.....don’t have a die cutter, gel plate,or a handy sewing machine, bone folder, but I make do......thank you for sharing...😻
I also don't have a gel plate.... 😉❤️
This is really good advice - I’ve been junk journalling for a while and I’ve bought some really faddy stuff that I’ve only used once or twice. I have a problematic relationship with using book pages (I do it, but it has to be something I have no emotional tie to, even though I’ve got a lot of gorgeous, slowly ageing books - I’ve even bought modern replacements for my favourites so I don’t damage them further!) . I nearly had a heart attack when I saw the Rupert Annual pages in your journal 😱. My parents bought it for me every year when I was a child, I bought my own when they said I was too old and now my husband buys it for me every year - some how the colours, pictures and rhymes have always sung out to me. I’m 70 this year, so that’s 69 Annuals tucked away safely from scissor wielding hands!
I found that Rupert Bear annual at a car boot sale.... The only reason I felt able to cut it up is because it wasn't mine ... If you know what I mean. I have books from my Nana from when I was 5 years old. I totally understand. Those books are going nowhere near my craft room. Thanks for such an amazing comment. ❤️❤️❤️
@@joiedefi I absolutely agree, using a second-hand book is just like buying a pad of scrapbooking paper - no ties. Although even then, some of those are just too gorgeous to cut into 😆
This helped me tremendously. Ty
You're very welcome!!💜
Amazing video, thank you. So helpful. I just bought a sewing machine, and now I need to learn how to sew, lol, and use it in my junk journals.
It's going to be so much fun!! I'm still learning, it's honestly quite addictive 😁 Keep me posted Galit! 👍😁💜💜💜
@joie de fi I will ❤️ I also sent this video to a friend because I think it is a must for someone who is just starting out 🙏🥰
Aww, that's fantastic, thanks so much!!💜💜
Thanks for sharing 🌻
Watched both books and tools video this was very helpful, purchased to many books when I first started on this journey of making journals and have not used $$$ wasted out of the 10 books 4 of them I'm still trying to find. All the map books are very pretty and I have those so when you do a video using the pages I'm ready to get started cause I know its going to be beautiful. Those floral books are the hardest to find but I'm not giving up. Thanks so much for sharing everything I made good steps starting before you shared and will continue to follow the advice you shared. Thank You so much!!!!!
Always a pleasure April. I also have too many books ....ah well... 😊👍💜💜💜💜
Good advice and you made the right choice with the eyelets, I bought the crop a dile set and the eyelets may look fancy but the coloured ones squash a bit when used and the colours flake off with the movement of the bulb pins I use.
Very helpful feedback, thanks so much for sharing with us Bear footing!!👍❤️
I have a mini guillotine paper trimmer that use often. But I found a Fiskars Procision Rotary Bypass Trimmer 12 inch at a Ross (discount store in the US) for only $20 ($14.17£)! One if the best buys I've found as I've not seen them less then around $89 & most list for more. Besides making junk journals I also create assemblage art & some mixed media. This paper cutter will cut through thin cardboard/chipboard, fabric, foam board & of course paper. But I have to say the best thing about it is it has a self sharpening blade!
Wowser!! You won there!! I do have a big and very old guillotine, but it's not easy to cut straight with it. I need to come shopping with you Bridget!!👍😁💜
A wonderful video. I enjoyed this one and your book one. One of the the most impactful use of junk journaling is the journal itself. How we save the landfills from do much paper. I love journaling so much! TFS ❤️
So true Donna 💜💜💜
I love this video too. The only thing I don’t have is the sewing machine. I think that will now be my next step. Thank you so much for all of your extremely helpful videos. I just started making junk journals this year and am addicted 😊
It's such a great hobby Jacquelyn, so satisfying. Thanks for popping by... 😁👍💜💜
Thank you very much, this video is very helpful!
My pleasure Michele, delighted that you found it entertaining and useful 😁👍💜
This is fabulous! I have that green paper trimmer and cannot find blades
I know what you mean!!!!!
@@joiedefi It was the first trimmer I bought and I liked it. Provo Craft makes it, the same people who make Cricut. You would think you could find blades. Ugh
One of the best videos I’ve watched on this topic. So valuable because of your explanation of how you came to this list. Value/Cost Quadrants!
(❤️ how your mind works😉🤟)
Thank you! The quadrant concept you used will work so well if one partner in the house is more analytical, compared to a creative/unstructured partner. 😉
Thanks again. 🤟 Lori
Aaah you rumbled me ... 😁😁😁 So pleased that you enjoyed this.. makes me very happy!!❤️
I bought a manual eyelet punch and setter rather than a crop a dial for much cheaper and got great results. :) -Kryste
You did well there George, I bet it was a LOT cheaper 😁❤️👍
This was super helpful!! Thanks so much
You're very welcome
Just saw your story a while ago about this video!🌸 enjoying while watching this interetingly splendid!🌼..thank you for sharing your wonderful thoughts!😊🌟
My pleasure, thanks for popping by to watch!!❤️
I was so glad to see your sewing machine. I bought one very similar and I thought I might have made a mistake in the purchase. I'm still learning to use it and now I'm glad I bought it. The next big purchase I will be making will be the crocodile, and then I'll have all that I need. Excellent video!!Thank you for sharing!
Thanks very much!!! I still really enjoy using my sewing machine.... It's a game changer 🤭🤭👍🥰
Great information. Your advice is spot on.
Thanks Dawn!!🥰
I have bought the same sewing machine bout 18 months ago n I love it. I have a large 1 but I wanted a small 1 that I cud leave out for my junk journals. It's my number 1 go to tool x
It's a Game Changer!!😁😁😁 I love mine too, fab isn't it!!
I use my paper trimmer as a score board I move the blade out of the way and use a bone tool in the groove where the blade would cut.
Ingenious!!👍😁💜💜💜
Thanks so much❤
Thanks Joie!!!
You're very welcome Alice!!😁👍💜
Very helpful, thank you
Thanks very much!!
Very informative and interesting. Tfs.
You're very welcome ❤️❤️🤓💜
Thank you for sharing
You're very welcome Annette 👍🥰
Great video. I have most everything you listed. When I buy new things I realize some of the tools other crafters use just get in my way. I love my cropadile, and my combination scoring/cutting board. It makes it nice to only have one on my desk. I have my small cutter, my guillotine, and my large Fiskars in the closest because they take up too much room on my table. Thanks for this video.
Space is definitely an issue, I agree. I really like your collection of tools. Thanks so much for popping by to watch Sheryl!!💜👍😁
Always have a separate pair of scissors for fabric. That way you have a sharper cut when cutting fabric. But you can also tare most fabrics if you like that look.
That is such a valuable piece of advice 💜 thanks Teresa 😊❤️👍
joie I just loved this video - your comments. I could relate to everything you covered. Extremely helpful with so much sense. THANK YOU!
That's fantastic Cheryl, great to hear that it made sense!!😊👍💜
Thank you for providing us with such thorough information!!! 💝
My pleasure Adele, thanks so much for popping by, lovely to see you here 😁💜 Joie x
Great video, I am just getting started in this hobby. My cousin sent me a box of various items to use and told me I have to have one item made by this Monday ( he is a retired teacher ). Great inspiration for me, thank you
Indeed, great motivation!!😉👍💜
Great video informative, made me think about when I go to purchase items and how I must make better use of my items. I’ve wanted a score board for a long time I can’t decide on the size I’m not keen on the large one purely for space but concerned if i buy the smaller one will it be ok Thankyou Joie x
I like the idea of a large scoreboard.... I'm still thinking about it 😃❤️
Thank you!
You're welcome!!😁💜💜💜
As a crafter, I think I must have all the new tools and gadgets before I create. But you have encouraged us to use what we have and only buy the necessities. By limiting our tools/supplies, I think it makes you more creative. Thanks so much for the time and effort in doing these videos. I like the lists that you make and they way you break it down step by step. Your video and audio is superb 👏👏👏. 💗😘
Oooh that is so useful to hear, I'm always trying to improve, but thanks for a real boost to my day!!💜🥰
@@joiedefi you are welcome 💗. I don’t know how you could improve. Every video is fantastic! I just have to stop watching and get on with my journal. 😂
Thank you for such an amazing video. I wish I would have seen this many years ago for I have a lot of "tools" that would fall in the "fad" category. I love your chart. I'm a new subscriber.
Welcome on board!!
OMG... this is such a great informative video, especially for us newbies!! THank you again for another great video! You are such an inspiration for me starting my own channel!!
I need to check out your channel Joshua!!👍
@@joiedefi OMG that is so kind of you to say! I really appreciate it! Thank you again for your awesome videos!!!
I think it's true you reach for certain tools because they work the best and feel good to use and you spend the money so you feel you should try and use the item ,but if your'e expectations are not met then it just sits there or you give it away.
Perfectly put, so true!!👍💐
The needle is easy to acquire from anyplace knitting supplies are found. Knitters use them to weave in ends.
Oooh great tip!!🤓💜👍
I have spanish speaking relatives too, so we're trying to learn to speak the language. The dictionary I have has Spanish and French. 🌼💜🤗🤗
I absolutely love your video content ❗ I was an avid scrapbooker so I do have some of these items...but since I have yet to make my 1st junk journal, this is an excellent list. Thank you for all you do 🙂🌷
It my pleasure, lovely to meet you Julie!!😁👍💜
Great video.
Thanks!!👍😁❤️
I love the wood scoring board you showed for envelopes. Where might we buy one in the USA?
My best suggestion is to search on Etsy and eBay. I've seen them pop up from time to time. I'm sorry I can't be more specific... 💜💜
@@joiedefi thank you!!!! Lovely video!!! 🥰😘💕
Lovely and informative video, Thank you.
Thanks very much!!👍💜
@@joiedefi Just to let you know my sewing machine is on its way. And I can't wait to start making tags. 😁
How exciting is that!!!!! It's a game changer!!😁😁💜👍
@@joiedefi Yes, it is and I have so many ideas, I can't wait to work on.
Really handy video Joie, thank you. I'm guilty of impulse buying after watching videos! That needle is actually an upholstery needle. I got a set and find the 'circular ' needles brilliant for Coptic stitching. Paper blunts the blades so best having separate ones. I love my rotary trimmer for fabric. I'm ready to upgrade my sewing machine to make clothes but love sewing paper. Yes, that eyelet setter is fantastic lol same eyelets too! May i suggest food colouring for an incredibly cheap way to watercolour and dying papers as they're very concentrated. Thank you for your helpful advice. Have a great week 💖
I'll have a go with food colouring, that's a cheap and simple idea which makes it perfect!!👍😊💜💜💜
Jooo-weeee!! Binge, binge, binge! Yummy!
Thank you Ems 💜💜
This video is so helpful Joie!! Thank you! ♥️
My pleasure Morgan, lovely to see you here again 👍💜💜💜
Thank so much, Its a whole new journey for me! This is my second ever subscription so I hope I've done the right thing as I value all this new knowledge. Looking forward to making my first item- just don't know where to start. As I don't know how all this works, is it possible that you would be able to respond to my request of just giving me an idea of the first thing I can make. Thankyou so much.
I would say make some really simple pockets and then a super simple journal from book pages, or anything that you have. Here's a basic pocket video link.... ua-cam.com/video/Bl_ibTCDyMQ/v-deo.htmlsi=PPPlMcxJERpwFx1v , enjoy!