Junk Journal Flip Through: A topsy-turvey Journal. Something different-sold, thank you 🩷

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  • @miriamkivlehan3498
    @miriamkivlehan3498 10 днів тому +3

    This is simply amazing! I've never seen anything like it and inspiring as it is, it is also incredibly intimidating. I'm in awe of the array of genuine vintage ephemera you have sourced and, as a hoarder, I also envy your ability to part with it. Best of luck with your sale, this is a truly glorious acquisition for an appreciative buyer. For something as valuable as this I think it should have a hidden bookplate that is signed and dated.

    • @sara-leearmstrong5009
      @sara-leearmstrong5009  10 днів тому

      @miriamkivlehan3498 aaaw thank you 🥰🩷 wow a book plate...I've never thought of that, what a great idea! Unfortunately, she has already sold and is on her way to the USA but I will be doing that from now on, thank you 🥰🥰🥰

  • @paddywood89
    @paddywood89 22 дні тому +5

    Magnificent, and I imagine long, long hours of work. You, yourself are a work of art Sara-Lee. I would love to share your brain, in times of creativity. Instead of writer's block, I get Journal block. You are an inspiration to thousands and thousands of like-minded peeps. Sending love. xxxxxxxx

    • @sara-leearmstrong5009
      @sara-leearmstrong5009  22 дні тому +1

      Aaaw thank you so much for your lovely words Paddy! 🥰 haha I had another friend say they'd like to be in my brain for a day 😆 my response was "noooooo, no you wouldn't...it would be like riding a unicycle, the opposite way on a busy motorway, while a monkey dances on your head, and you're on fire!" 🤣🤣🤣

    • @kristinehuggins4389
      @kristinehuggins4389 22 дні тому

      @@sara-leearmstrong5009 Okay that’s one I’ve never heard 😂😂😂

  • @papeteriedechoix
    @papeteriedechoix 20 днів тому +1

    Two days ago I was scrolling my feed and saw the short. I watched it, but never saw who posted it, and thought I'd love to see what that looks like on the inside. I kept scrolling, hoping it would pop up. But, no, it didn't. So, yesterday when I ticked my subscriptions, there it was!! How did I miss that the short was yours?? I have no idea. But what I DO know is that this is an AWESOME idea, and so cleverly put together. It is gorgeous from front to back, and back to front again! 🤩🤩 ... The only books I have ever seen like this are children's storybooks from the 40's/50's in antique stores. It is '2 books in 1' of classic children's stories of the time. But I have NEVER seen a handmade journal like this, anywhere. Your journals are already 'one of a kind.' But this one is a two-in-one of a kind. 😁😍It is beautiful! 💐🏆✨

    • @sara-leearmstrong5009
      @sara-leearmstrong5009  20 днів тому +1

      Haha that's so funny! I'm so glad you liked it! Shall 8 send your journal you won off soon?

    • @papeteriedechoix
      @papeteriedechoix 20 днів тому

      @@sara-leearmstrong5009 I think the danger is past, lol. Yes, please, and thank you. 🥰

  • @Seraphi_Salis
    @Seraphi_Salis 22 дні тому +5

    Stunning journal! I love the topsy-turvey idea. Exquisite work, as usual.🥰

    • @sara-leearmstrong5009
      @sara-leearmstrong5009  22 дні тому

      @@Seraphi_Salis aaaw yay, it was fun to make, even if it was the biggest one I've ever made and took the longest 🥰

  • @NLNL00
    @NLNL00 20 днів тому +1

    Absolutely gorgeous! Glad she found a home 💕

  • @michelejacobs115
    @michelejacobs115 19 днів тому +1

    Oh, my goodness, this book is so full of incredible inspiration! I just love it! So beautiful, so interactive, and so much fun. Thank you, Sara-Lee, for sharing your wonderful ideas. You always make me want to create.

    • @sara-leearmstrong5009
      @sara-leearmstrong5009  19 днів тому +1

      Aaaw yay! I l9ve hearing that, I wish for nothing g more than to inspire others to jum0 I to their crafting happy place 🥰🥰🥰

  • @LilacandTimeCrafts
    @LilacandTimeCrafts 20 днів тому +1

    Absolutely stunning. Thank you so much for sharing! 💜💜💜

  • @suzanwiggins4501
    @suzanwiggins4501 20 днів тому +1

    Sara-Lee, that journal is absolutely beautiful; I have not seen anything like this. Thank you so much for sharing! 😊

    • @sara-leearmstrong5009
      @sara-leearmstrong5009  20 днів тому

      Aaaw thank you so much! 🥰 I'm so glad you enjoyed it! I hope it inspired some new ideas

  • @leesajones2553
    @leesajones2553 21 день тому +1

    Hi Sara-Lee, wow, this is stunning, so many things to love about this beauty! I see that this is already sold, congratulations, I hope you got a very pretty penny for this, so much work and of course, love put into it. I love how it has both a masculine and a feminine side and a small detachable journal in the middle, who thinks of these things 🤷🏻‍♀️, I know I don’t 😂, you are so very creative and with your own masterpieces of drawings and paintings! As I said earlier so many things to love about not only this beauty but all of your beauty’s, you never stop to amaze us. Thanks for the inspiration and as always the visit and see you next year👍💖🇦🇺🥰🤗

    • @sara-leearmstrong5009
      @sara-leearmstrong5009  19 днів тому +1

      Aaw Leesa you're so very sweet, thank you 🩷 thank you for appreciating my work, and for taking the time to watch and leave such a lovely comment 🥰🥰🥰

  • @lauriedrinkard6063
    @lauriedrinkard6063 21 день тому +1

    This topsy-turvy journal is absolutely stunning! Thank you for this beautiful video

  • @procuringcraftcalm
    @procuringcraftcalm 18 днів тому

    Of course, you did this and came up with a name- Thank you! I found a vintage book with 2 stories in it, depending on front flipping or back. The call of the wild/ Black Beauty. It inspired the thought to do a " topsey turvey" journal. That is as far as I got. Thank you for the inspiration to get going on this! You truly inspire my crafting over and over! ❤❤😊 Your work is beautiful and ingenious.

    • @sara-leearmstrong5009
      @sara-leearmstrong5009  17 днів тому

      Aaaw youre too kind 🩷🩷🩷I'm so glad you got inspired! I'm excited to see what you make! 🥰

  • @janecottonaro9060
    @janecottonaro9060 22 дні тому +3

    How unique!!!! Thank you so very much for sharing ❤️ you are so very talented!

  • @debbiebreen6276
    @debbiebreen6276 21 день тому +3

    Wow this journal has left me speechless, so beautiful and chunky, I love chunky so many diffrent elements on every page, blows my mind. Wishing you Sara-Lee a Very Happy New Year. xxxx

    • @sara-leearmstrong5009
      @sara-leearmstrong5009  21 день тому

      I love chunky too! 🤗💛 as you may have noticed lol
      Happy New Year to you too! 🥰

  • @judygundlock4035
    @judygundlock4035 22 дні тому +1

    It's beautiful, as is all of your work. I've never seen one like it.

  • @pamolds8597
    @pamolds8597 20 днів тому +1

    You’re saying I hope you’re enjoying this!!!!!
    What an understatement ! Lol I love your videos. Your journals are sublime. I never get sick of your videos. I just wish there were more! Love your flair for making gorgeous journals. Happy New Year

  • @shawnschoonmaker9366
    @shawnschoonmaker9366 21 день тому +1

    Amazing! Beautifully done.

  • @melody_tune991simms
    @melody_tune991simms 19 днів тому +3

    Hi Sara-Lee, Happy New year and best wishes from Scotland, UK.
    I don’t have many big, fancy, articulate words,- to describe how amazingly beautiful this journal is. The visual on the eye and attention to detail is incredible. I would love to hold it and feel all the different textures. I am new to your channel and to any form of crafting. I have been collecting cardboard, envelopes, ribbons, old books and so much more. I just need to have some confidence and start. You are very inspiring and that’s a wonderful gift to have ❤

    • @sara-leearmstrong5009
      @sara-leearmstrong5009  19 днів тому +1

      Aaaw Melody 🥰 thank you 🩷 welcome to the world of junk journalling! Don't worry there are plenty of tutorials out there! But if you're stuck, I have started a "come make a journal with me from Start to funish" you might find that helpful, I think I'm up to video 6? You will dlfind the playlist on my home page 🥰 dive in, have fun, and don't wait for confidence, just start, remember the word "junk" is in the title 🩷🩷🩷 no one ever has to see your journal if you don't want them to, just start throwing a page together

    • @melody_tune991simms
      @melody_tune991simms 18 днів тому +1

      @@sara-leearmstrong5009 I love that advice and of course I’m gonna dive into your videos. I’m gonna start coffee staining some paper tomorrow and maybe try some clusters!! I think that’s what it’s called?
      My husband is amazing and giving me £300 to spend at Temu 😍 what should be at the top of my list?

    • @sara-leearmstrong5009
      @sara-leearmstrong5009  18 днів тому +1

      @melody_tune991simms aaaaw yay hubby! What a sweetheart! Ok top of my list would be: trims and ribbon (crochet and cotton so you can dye them and vintage them up), hardware (cool Closures, label holders, eyelets, paperclips, bulb pins) and charms and beads and jump rings to attach, I usually get everything in an antique gold/brass colour it goes with everything and helps with the vintage vibes 🩷🩷🩷 hope that helps
      Oh and if you have any money left over, stamps and stencils 🥰
      Stamping inks, glue, and most hand tools I buy elsewhere

    • @melody_tune991simms
      @melody_tune991simms 18 днів тому +1

      @ that is sooooooo helpful. Please can I ask what sizes I should get in beads, jump rings etc 8mm, 10mmm
      Who knew there was so much to think about 🤣 Also what is a cool closure?

    • @sara-leearmstrong5009
      @sara-leearmstrong5009  18 днів тому +1

      @melody_tune991simms smaller, 4-5mm but I would get a variety of sizes in both beads and eyelets, some bigger than the above and some smaller. Generally, anything I use like that is under 1cm, though, but that's just me.
      Closures, check out my journals that have metal Closures, I also do a closure with Chicago flathead screws and elastic

  • @marianfleming4264
    @marianfleming4264 22 дні тому +2

    Another stunner. I’m so glad I discovered you this year. Wishing you and your family a happy 2025 🧡

    • @sara-leearmstrong5009
      @sara-leearmstrong5009  21 день тому +1

      I'm happy you discovered me too 🥰 thank you so much for your support💛

  • @UrsulaWexel
    @UrsulaWexel 19 днів тому +1

    Ein grandioses Journal, so habe ich das noch nie gesehen. Danke für die Inspirationen und ein glückliches neues Jahr! Liebe Grüße ursula

  • @miarenee6703
    @miarenee6703 21 день тому +1

    This is beautiful ❤❤❤

  • @purplelily7728
    @purplelily7728 22 дні тому +1

    I love everything about this journal so much! 😍 Both sides are gorgeous and you’ve brought them together perfectly. The mauve shades are beautiful, and go so well with your own papers. Thanks for sharing this 🥰🥰

  • @Sue-c2l
    @Sue-c2l 19 днів тому +1

    Love love love the journal, thanks for sharing your talent, will definitely steal/borrow your ideas. 😮 😊

    • @sara-leearmstrong5009
      @sara-leearmstrong5009  19 днів тому

      Aaw thank you, and go right ahead! That's exactly why I share them 🥰🥰🥰

  • @MixedMediaCraftsbyDiane
    @MixedMediaCraftsbyDiane 19 днів тому +1

    The journal is amazing Sara! I never thought of making a journal like this. Thank you for sharing.

  • @yvonnescraftycorner
    @yvonnescraftycorner 22 дні тому +2

    Absolutely beautiful Sara-Lee ❤, what a special journal and such a lot of work has gone into it.

    • @sara-leearmstrong5009
      @sara-leearmstrong5009  22 дні тому

      @yvonnedebruin595 aaaw thanks Yvonne, I'm so glad you can see the work and time and l9ve put into her 🥰

  • @mommalu2413
    @mommalu2413 22 дні тому +2

    Sara-Lee, I am absolutely blown away with your creativity. To be able to sit and watch you create one of these in your craft space would be a blessing. Ive been watching your channel for a little while now and can't seem to finish just one! And here you are on #23. ❤
    I love watching you!!
    Happy 2025🎉

    • @sara-leearmstrong5009
      @sara-leearmstrong5009  21 день тому +1

      Wow, you just made me realise I've made about 2 a month! 🤗💛 it is my mindfulness space, I find it such a peaceful place to be when I get home from a hard slay teaching it really helps me forget about the day and wind down. Thank you for all your support in 2024 and I hope 2025 is a fabulous year for you 💛💛💛

  • @kristinehuggins4389
    @kristinehuggins4389 22 дні тому +2

    This is absolutely stunning! This is the first time seeing a journal like this and I am feeling SO inspired! What a fabulous idea! Thank you so much for sharing this beautiful work of art. ❤

    • @sara-leearmstrong5009
      @sara-leearmstrong5009  22 дні тому +1

      @kristinehuggins4389 aw yay! Yes I thought it was something different, but you never know 😄 thank you 🥰

  • @ArteoMixedMediaArt
    @ArteoMixedMediaArt 15 днів тому +1

    A stunning work of art!!! ❤

  • @leannegordon7439
    @leannegordon7439 22 дні тому +1

    Oh WOW, I've watched a LOT of journal flip throughs but never a 'topsy-turvy' one ... such a clever idea! The masculine/feminine theme is fabulous, the colours are devine, so inspirational - you definitely nailed this one ... I can see why it would be really hard to part with. TFS.

    • @sara-leearmstrong5009
      @sara-leearmstrong5009  21 день тому

      Aaw thank you so much, I really struggled to let it go! 😅 your support means the world 🩷🩷🩷

  • @Suesjournaladventures
    @Suesjournaladventures 22 дні тому +1

    Fabulous as always hun!! I’ve not seen topsy turvey before, I have seen someone do like a double journal that had like a grungy side and floral side I think😂😂 was a long time ago! Bekah Davis at sew darn twisted did it. More like a double journal I think. Love this though, you always come up with amazing ideas!!! ❤️❤️❤️

    • @sara-leearmstrong5009
      @sara-leearmstrong5009  21 день тому

      Aaaw Sue 🩷🩷🩷🩷 thank you, I will have to see if I can find that video!

    • @Suesjournaladventures
      @Suesjournaladventures 21 день тому +1

      @ I think you might like her🤗 think it was like gothic at one end not sure lol. Just been revisiting a few of her videos xx

    • @sara-leearmstrong5009
      @sara-leearmstrong5009  21 день тому

      @Suesjournaladventures yes! I've just subscribed and will be binge watching today! Thank you 🥰🥰🥰

    • @Suesjournaladventures
      @Suesjournaladventures 21 день тому

      @ 😂😂😂🥰😘

  • @RachelleDeeprose
    @RachelleDeeprose 22 дні тому +2

    Wow this is sooo stunning do much work and it's turned out so beautiful love your new ideas always inspirational ❤❤❤

  • @Lorikneisler
    @Lorikneisler 21 день тому +1

    Really fabulous! I’m new to you and glad to find some fresh ideas. I think I’ve seen a Topsy Turvey journal before, but I’m not sure. It’s certainly unusual and inspired! Well done!!!

    • @sara-leearmstrong5009
      @sara-leearmstrong5009  21 день тому

      Aaw thank you 🥰 and thank you for joining me on this journey 💛💛💛

  • @jamiemueller1881
    @jamiemueller1881 21 день тому +1

    A work of art. Absolutely astonishing.

  • @trulablize2706
    @trulablize2706 22 дні тому +2

    This is so fabulous! I can see why you wouldn't want to sell her! I chuckled right out loud when I saw her price. I am so glad to see an artist understanding her value. I confess that I hope this journal sells so that you push your boundaries even further to make yourself another one! Blessings!

    • @RachelleDeeprose
      @RachelleDeeprose 21 день тому

      @@trulablize2706 what a great comment I agree with you I love seeing what Sara Lee comes up with next😁

    • @sara-leearmstrong5009
      @sara-leearmstrong5009  21 день тому

      Aaaw bless you, thank you 😊🩷 I was also shocked when she sold! So she'll be off to her new home.but ok with it though, anyone who loved her enough to buy her is going to treasure and love her 🥰

  • @SimBianchi
    @SimBianchi 21 день тому

    Oh wow! This journal is so wonderful and beautiful! I am not surprised it has sold already! I always get so inspired from watching your videos and seeing your beautiful work, thank you! Happy new year to you xx.

    • @sara-leearmstrong5009
      @sara-leearmstrong5009  21 день тому

      Aaw thank you so much! I'm so glad you enjoyed it!🥰 happy new year to you too! 🩷🩷🩷

  • @Li1430000
    @Li1430000 22 дні тому +1

    Thank you for finally opening the journal… it’s beautiful

  • @janinetimmins7785
    @janinetimmins7785 22 дні тому +2

    Absolutely PERFECT !!
    Happy New Year Sara - Lee. X

  • @LalasCrafting
    @LalasCrafting 22 дні тому +1

    Sara! This is stunning!🤩😍✨👌🏼you have done a fantastic job on this one too, I’m just blown away, you are an amazing artist ✨❤️i got plenty of ideas in this one, I’m going to watch it over and over again , thank you for sharing 🥰love from Daniella

    • @sara-leearmstrong5009
      @sara-leearmstrong5009  21 день тому +1

      Aaaw thanks you 🥰 I'm going to do a no talking flip through before shes makes her journey to the USA, as a few have said they want to use it for ideas, that way it will be easier and quicker to use as a reference

  • @amyschmier8090
    @amyschmier8090 21 день тому

    This is absolutely amazing!! I love it so much!!

  • @tatteredtammy
    @tatteredtammy 22 дні тому +1

    Absolutely amazing! ..as per your usual❣️🙂

  • @lindaspaperworks
    @lindaspaperworks 22 дні тому

    Sara-Lee, it's fabulous! I have seen "flip-flop" journals that flip from side to side, but not one like this that is "topsy-turvy." So many fun pockets and hidden spaces. I love the one with the slide that opens up and allows you to take out the postcard and also the one with the bookmark/postcard closure for the tri-fold hidden writing space. You are so creative with your pockets and hidden spaces. There is so much to see in this journal, I'm thinking I need to watch the video a few more times. Thanks for the flip through. Best wishes for this journal's ownership, whether it sells or you keep it. Wishing you a happy new year and much continued success in 2025.

    • @sara-leearmstrong5009
      @sara-leearmstrong5009  22 дні тому +1

      Aaw thank you so much for your kind words!🥰 I will do a flip through tomorrow with no talking or faffing lol for peo0le who just want to look through quickly for reference 🥰💛

    • @lindaspaperworks
      @lindaspaperworks 22 дні тому

      @ You are so sweet to do that. I will definitely watch it.

  • @jennr7500
    @jennr7500 21 день тому +1

    I just finished watching this video. WOW. What a wonderful work of art and great composition (both sides!). I do think I've seen front/back journals, but on a much smaller scale. I wish I could recall who/what video. Your realization of the two sided journal is just fantastic.
    There are SO many ideas popping out here and there - I don't think I can retain them all. And you get some really cool "stuff". I've been to and through Schulenberg Texas many times. Probably most as a kid when we moved from San Antonio to Houston (actually Spring Tx). I live in Central Texas.
    I have a couple questions - there's a paper 23:18 - I'm curious where it came from, right side, looks like stitching instructions? Then at 28:31 a really cool paper on the left side. Otherwise, I'm just whelmed with the uniqueness and everything. WOW!
    I can't believe you'd part with it and I'm curious if it sells.
    So, you'll see the future before we do, huh? That's a great way to put it. I liked that comment (however you said it) a lot.
    I have original and digitals of some of the coolest old family photos, waaay back. Including I think what are called cabinet cards? And several tin types. When I see what you do with some of those copies/originals I wonder if/how I would work them into a journal. I'm still in the wondering, organizing and reorganizing of craft stuff. STUCK. Still. STUCK. ha ha.
    Everything was just really cool, beautiful, inspiring, and all good -- as always!! Thanks for showing her to us.
    When you said it was New Year's Eve, I had to look and see, we're still on the 30th, afternoon. CST. Can't believe tomorrow is New Year's Eve. More than that, going into the year 2025!?!?!? That's well past the time when I was a kid and figured out when I would turn 40 years old. Yikes! ;)
    Thank you.

    • @sara-leearmstrong5009
      @sara-leearmstrong5009  9 днів тому

      Wow thank you so much for the time you took to write this comment, I am overwhelmed l. My apologies it's taken so long to respond, I just wanted to make sure I responded in kind when I had time 🥰
      The two papers you mentioned:
      The first was a random little book, that was only 6 pages long that I picked up at an op shop (thrift store) I believe it was just a random publication and I'll never find another. It may have been a little instruction manual to a sewing project.
      The second was just my hand dyed paper with stencilling over it using a soft brush.
      It did indeed sell, but I am yet to hear from the buyer as to what she will do with it, I'm dying to know!

    • @jennr7500
      @jennr7500 9 днів тому +1

      @ thank you for answering my questions. I think I wanted to cry when you said it sold. What a reaction, huh? It’s 3:34 a.m. I just watched two silly animal meme videos. It’s an emotional insomnia moment. 🤣🧐😂. Seriously, almost cried! ❤️

    • @sara-leearmstrong5009
      @sara-leearmstrong5009  9 днів тому

      @jennr7500 aaaaw 🥰🩷 it's OK, she will be loved 🤗 now.... go to sleep 🤣

    • @jennr7500
      @jennr7500 9 днів тому

      @ ❤️

  • @4evaMrsBrentWeston1
    @4evaMrsBrentWeston1 22 дні тому +1

    Nope definitely not seen a topsy turvy JJ before but sure is a fantastic idea... thanks for sharing... hope your well...

    • @sara-leearmstrong5009
      @sara-leearmstrong5009  22 дні тому

      Aaw yay! Perhaps one does exist but I couldn't find a video or pglhoto of one, so hopefully now it's out there others will feel inspired 🥰

  • @tezag7561
    @tezag7561 21 день тому +2

    Well you've out done yourself again it's stunning. One day you will say 'No this one isn't for sale' and because you've been able let to let Arabella go (that one I don't know how my favourite) and this one then that will be to most stunning journal of all I just don't know how you can part with them and the fantastic vintage items in them. I'm yet to find an auction to source some of these things and I'm not new to auctions just don't seem to have many around here for quite a few years. I have a request please if you can help me, I've been trying to source the little crimps you use for threads in tassels, ones I ordered from Temu are so small they can't crimp more than 3 threads max. I know you get a lot from Temu but I'm obviously not searching on the right description and I've scrolled down many many pages. Hope you and your family have a wonderful New Year.

    • @sara-leearmstrong5009
      @sara-leearmstrong5009  21 день тому

      @tezag7561 aaaw thank you, I have appreciated your support so m7ch this year 🥰🥰🥰 yes they're from temu, but are you in NZ my understanding is that temu is different by country? I will try fish out the link. Oh and don't get rid 9f the tiny ones, they're great for securing a charm to the end of a signature thread 🥰🥰🥰

    • @sara-leearmstrong5009
      @sara-leearmstrong5009  21 день тому

      share.temu.com/fTobt6LBiMA
      Looks like they're called snakehead clasps?

    • @tezag7561
      @tezag7561 20 днів тому

      @@sara-leearmstrong5009 I'm Australia and like you say they stock different stuff per country. I'll keep looking. I have the ones that are top crimpers so I'm trying that with the hanger piece nipped of it'll work just have to take them to the shed so they aren't sharp. We learn to work around things. I came across a different hidden paperclip I don't think I've seen you use yet unsure if you have seen one, it has a tab with eyelet to it and a small pocket either side just right for some stamps it's similar in size to your label one. I saw it in a quick flip through so had a go. Thanks for your reply.

    • @sara-leearmstrong5009
      @sara-leearmstrong5009  20 днів тому

      @tezag7561 oooh please show me!

    • @tezag7561
      @tezag7561 20 днів тому

      @@sara-leearmstrong5009 How can I send you a photo?

  • @ScrapbookSage
    @ScrapbookSage 22 дні тому

    very fun