I could tell from the comments on this pervious altered composition notebook video ua-cam.com/video/86Av814CrNU/v-deo.html , that I am not alone in not liking to measure lol! So here's an updated version of those tips & tricks using newer products and adding in some fun twists like a foiled binding!
Oh my- yesterday was my lucky day- I came across this video- introducing me to YOU- a gifted, easy to follow and to listen to instructor, and this method- I realized watching you what a hang up creating a cover has been for me- even though I have been art journaling more than 10 years! The other thing that happened was one of those God ( or ah-ha) moments! For months I have been totaling not into it- had totally lost my mojo and I couldn’t figure out why. To make a long story short- a dear friend got obsessed with art- in particular watercolors- and I was trying to imitate her! I loved with a passion what she created but I realized that that was her style- not mine! No wonder I couldn’t find the passion! And what made me finally realize that? Your video- that I watched tonight. One of the quotes you used was “Follow Your Rainbow”. I looked at that- and it finally hit me- I was following her rainbow- not mine!! No wonder I had lost my enthusiasm. I dearly loved her creations but I didn’t enjoy the creating of them myself. She did beautiful, subdued, precise works of art- MY style is the big, bold and wonky style of Penny Raile. Thank you so much Rebecca-and sorry this is soooo long! But I had to share my story with you! Love your channel for many reasons now!
Well today is my lucky day! Reading your kind comments really brought a smile to my face! You are so right! I think that sentiment, "Comparison is the thief of joy" is so true. It's hard when we see someone else enjoying something so much or using a certain style or medium...of course we want to enjoy it too! But like you said, if it isn't YOU then it isn't you! Of course you can try it out, but if the enjoyment is not there, it's just not worth it! I'm always trying to mention in videos that this is supposed to be fun! Crafters put so much pressure on ourselves to be perfect and judge our own creations so harshly! Life is way too short for that and we all need to continually remind each other of that! So thank YOU, Judy, for reminding me because I fall into the same trap myself. Have a wonderful weekend.
Altering composition books is my most favorite thing to do! I have given away dozens to friends and family (whether they want them or not), and use them for a multitude of purposes myself. I don’t mind measuring but I still enjoyed watching your tips. I LOVE the faux stitching idea! I will definitely try it! Foiling is something I haven’t yet tried but need to - the effects are fantastic! Thanks!
They really make great gifts! My 15year old always asks to keep one. 🤣 I was pleasantly surprised with how well the faux stitching turned out and how well the gel pen showed up on the binding! Definitely give the foiling a try! It’s so fun and easy with the adhesives and doesn’t require a laminator!
I truly thank you for this DYI. And I thank you for making it simple, staying with the project. No extra un needed inf. It is a fantastic video. You are awesome..
I am in complete AWE! I love you idea of no measure. I don’t mind measuring but I do want to make a quick project sometimes and no mess 😊. I’ve subscribed ❤
I have watched several videos on composition books, and although all are different and beautiful in their own way, I honestly love yours the best!!! Getting ready to do some this week, so I’m super excited to find this video!
Great ideas. I never go see where to buy if ya'll use products I dont (I use what I have) until 10 minutes ago after watching this video- the BEAUTIFUL foil you used. It really spoke to me. New to paper crafting but enjoying. Can't wait to branch out with these products & others I don't know about yet. Will be watching you. Thanks again 😊
Excellent video! I was looking to create an altered composition book for my nephew and now I know how to do it. I have the supplies I need so thank you so much for sharing!
Wow Rebecca 🤩 these composition notebooks are stunning! I LOVE the techniques you used for them. Adding foil to the binding?!?! Absolutely genius! I am super excited to make some. Great gifts for teachers, actually, who wouldn’t want one? Thank you so much for sharing. Yay ❤️📓🌈💕
Great video. Thank you! Can't wait to make one of these. When you paste decorative paper on top of the lined paper, do you do that to the front and back? or just the front?
Yay! They are so much fun to make and either use or give away! It totally depends on the quality of the notebook paper. For the really thin dollar store composition books I usually put something on the front and back because the paper is so thin you can see the back of the design through the other side of the notebook paper. For thicker notebook paper you could totally get away with just doing one side!
What is the weight of the paper you are using? Is is like 65lb card stock? Or 24lb copy paper weight? Thank you for sharing your creativity and talents.
The weights of the patterned papers vary and sometimes they don't even say what they are in the product descriptions, but they are probably closer to the 65lb.
The majority of the supplies I’m really love are no longer available! Do you know of any other place where they may have them, for instant the tab dividers, deco foil transfer and the paper clips.
This is so cute. I love the striped paper. In another video, I noticed a small white organizer you used to lay out your alcohol markers on their sides. Can you tell me what it is or where I can get one?
Thanks! :) I bought my marker storage from Organize More: www.organizemore.com/products/standard-marker?_pos=1&_sid=e884d08da&_ss=r I am in the market for another, but I'll warn you, the shipping is pretty pricey.
Most viewers click away when a video is too slow, but if you find you can't keep up, UA-cam gives you the ability to slow down the playback. Simply click on the GEAR icon (on phones in the upper right of the screen and on computers on the lower right) and you'll be able to adjust the playback speed.
I could tell from the comments on this pervious altered composition notebook video ua-cam.com/video/86Av814CrNU/v-deo.html , that I am not alone in not liking to measure lol! So here's an updated version of those tips & tricks using newer products and adding in some fun twists like a foiled binding!
Oh my- yesterday was my lucky day- I came across this video- introducing me to YOU- a gifted, easy to follow and to listen to instructor, and this method- I realized watching you what a hang up creating a cover has been for me- even though I have been art journaling more than 10 years!
The other thing that happened was one of those God ( or ah-ha) moments! For months I have been totaling not into it- had totally lost my mojo and I couldn’t figure out why. To make a long story short- a dear friend got obsessed with art- in particular watercolors- and I was trying to imitate her! I loved with a passion what she created but I realized that that was her style- not mine! No wonder I couldn’t find the passion! And what made me finally realize that? Your video- that I watched tonight. One of the quotes you used was “Follow Your Rainbow”. I looked at that- and it finally hit me- I was following her rainbow- not mine!! No wonder I had lost my enthusiasm. I dearly loved her creations but I didn’t enjoy the creating of them myself. She did beautiful, subdued, precise works of art- MY style is the big, bold and wonky style of Penny Raile. Thank you so much Rebecca-and sorry this is soooo long! But I had to share my story with you! Love your channel for many reasons now!
Well today is my lucky day! Reading your kind comments really brought a smile to my face!
You are so right! I think that sentiment, "Comparison is the thief of joy" is so true. It's hard when we see someone else enjoying something so much or using a certain style or medium...of course we want to enjoy it too! But like you said, if it isn't YOU then it isn't you! Of course you can try it out, but if the enjoyment is not there, it's just not worth it!
I'm always trying to mention in videos that this is supposed to be fun! Crafters put so much pressure on ourselves to be perfect and judge our own creations so harshly! Life is way too short for that and we all need to continually remind each other of that! So thank YOU, Judy, for reminding me because I fall into the same trap myself. Have a wonderful weekend.
Altering composition books is my most favorite thing to do! I have given away dozens to friends and family (whether they want them or not), and use them for a multitude of purposes myself.
I don’t mind measuring but I still enjoyed watching your tips. I LOVE the faux stitching idea! I will definitely try it!
Foiling is something I haven’t yet tried but need to - the effects are fantastic! Thanks!
They really make great gifts! My 15year old always asks to keep one. 🤣 I was pleasantly surprised with how well the faux stitching turned out and how well the gel pen showed up on the binding! Definitely give the foiling a try! It’s so fun and easy with the adhesives and doesn’t require a laminator!
I truly thank you for this DYI. And I thank you for making it simple, staying with the project. No extra un needed inf. It is a fantastic video. You are awesome..
Thank you so much for the kind words!
I am in complete AWE! I love you idea of no measure. I don’t mind measuring but I do want to make a quick project sometimes and no mess 😊. I’ve subscribed ❤
I just made my first altered composition book. I wish I had seen this video first!
Very cute and easy. No measuring. Makes it quick and fun.
Thanks, Cathy! Yesss! I pretty much refuse to measure lol!
LOVE the faux stitching!
I was pleasantly surprised with how well the gel pen worked on the binding!
Thanks for making this so easy. New sub. Blessings.
thank you this has made my life so much better now no more stressing
The best tutorial I have seen!!!
your tips are amazing.
Thanks so much for watching!
I'm so glad you posted this tutorial. I have been wanting to make some of these for gifts. Your instructions are perfect. ❤️🤗
Thanks so much for saying so! I love giving these journals as gifts!
Rebecca… how precious is this journal??? I just LOVE everything about!! TYFS!!!!
Thank you so much!
These are so much fun! I want to make some for my daughter!
Thanks, Libby! She will love them! Even my 15 year old still loves getting these!
I have watched several videos on composition books, and although all are different and beautiful in their own way, I honestly love yours the best!!! Getting ready to do some this week, so I’m super excited to find this video!
Thank you. Now I can do that. Yours was the best.
Thanks so much!
Very cute idea!
Thank you! 😊 Thanks for stopping by and spending time with me!
Omg, you have some really good ideas. Who knew I can make my own journal. 📓 😊
Yay! These are so much fun! And those composition books are so cheap!
Yes mom!! You slay all day!!
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Love the shiny and the cut outs.
Great job.
Thank you!
Can't wait to try this. Love the foil. May start with a small one to practice. Tku love ❤️ it
Yay! The nice thing about those composition books is they are very affordable! You can even get them at the dollar store! Thanks for watching!
Love how simple and adorable these are!!
Thank you! 😊
Those are so cute 😊
Thank you! 😊
Great ideas. I never go see where to buy if ya'll use products I dont (I use what I have) until 10 minutes ago after watching this video- the BEAUTIFUL foil you used. It really spoke to me. New to paper crafting but enjoying. Can't wait to branch out with these products & others I don't know about yet. Will be watching you. Thanks again 😊
Love this!! I’m brand new and am so fascinated at these ideas!
This is genius. It’s given me so many ideas. Thank you 🙏
So glad to hear it! Thanks for watching!💕
Beautiful 😍
Thank you! 😊
Love the idea of the faux stitching! Genius!
Thank you! Such a quick and easy touch with a nice outcome....I am all for quick and easy lol!
Happy New Year!✨
I know what I’ll be making this summer ❤️
Yay! Have fun!!💕
love this video. schools starting back up so im gonna make some for my granddaughters! so 😊 🤗
Thanks so much June! They will love them! My daughter who is 17 still loves when I make her these!
Awesome transformation!!!
Thank you!!💕
God sent thank you❤
Thank you for watching!
Thank you!! This is simple, quick and cute!!!!
Thanks so much! Love making these!
I'm a new subbie. Love your tutorials. I'll certainly keep watching your channel.
Thanks for subscribing! I really appreciate you spending time with me!
Thanks for reminding me about this- just bought one today & plan to use it for card sketch ideas!
What a great use for a notebook! Thanks for stopping by and commenting!
Love it. I’m always using composition notebooks. Now I’m going to pretty them up!!
Yay! Have fun!
Nice and Easy!!! Well done... Thank you 👍
Thanks!!
This was AMAZING REBECCA 😃
Thanks so much Bev!💞
Thank you🌻
Excellent video! I was looking to create an altered composition book for my nephew and now I know how to do it. I have the supplies I need so thank you so much for sharing!
That makes me so happy to hear! Have fun!
That's my kind of thing, no measurements at all, tfs!!!
Same!! :)
I absolutely love these they’re so cute and fun and they look really easy thanks🥰
Glad you like them! Thanks for watching! :)
Very nice!
I have a lot of competition books thanks for these beautiful ideas
Thanks so much for stopping by! Have fun altering your notebooks!
Love! Love! Love!
Thanks so much!
I love it 🥰
Thank you, Pamela!💕
great work. I was wondering where you got the paperclips
Love this yes easy
Thanks!!
Wow Rebecca 🤩 these composition notebooks are stunning! I LOVE the techniques you used for them. Adding foil to the binding?!?! Absolutely genius! I am super excited to make some. Great gifts for teachers, actually, who wouldn’t want one? Thank you so much for sharing. Yay ❤️📓🌈💕
Thank you so much for your incredibly kind words! Teachers gifts are GREAT ideas for these!!
I love your video
How fun!!!
Thanks for watching! :)
Easiest process yet
Thanks for watching!
I know what I’m doing tomorrow!
Yay! Have fun! If you share on Instagram tag me @rebeccakeppel -- I'd love to see your creation!
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Great video. Thank you! Can't wait to make one of these. When you paste decorative paper on top of the lined paper, do you do that to the front and back? or just the front?
Yay! They are so much fun to make and either use or give away!
It totally depends on the quality of the notebook paper. For the really thin dollar store composition books I usually put something on the front and back because the paper is so thin you can see the back of the design through the other side of the notebook paper. For thicker notebook paper you could totally get away with just doing one side!
What is the weight of the paper you are using? Is is like 65lb card stock? Or 24lb copy paper weight? Thank you for sharing your creativity and talents.
The weights of the patterned papers vary and sometimes they don't even say what they are in the product descriptions, but they are probably closer to the 65lb.
@@RebeccaKeppel Thank you ever so much for your help.
Hello. I'm looking for an anti-static powder bag. Is there a particular one you recommend?
You're good...
The majority of the supplies I’m really love are no longer available! Do you know of any other place where they may have them, for instant the tab dividers, deco foil transfer and the paper clips.
Like your approach. I don't like to measure everything either. Your video is blurred, however.
I noticed that the cover doesn't lay flat after awhile in your designing the notebook. Any tips to get that not to happen?
You can avoid this if you don't put the paper all the way to the edge of the book. Leave some of the white paper showing.
I have been trying to figure out how to attach ribbon bookmark
Could I also use spiral notebooks
You definitely could! I just like embellishing or accenting the tape binding on the composition books. :)
Question: do you glue a second sheet of paper to the divider? I’ve seen that done as a support when those sheets are so thin.
Sorry, I stopped to ask my question and further along you do just that! 😂
LOL, no worries! Thanks for watching!
I like your hair with curls
I get bored of the same hair style, and sometimes it's fun to have curls...even in quarantine!! LOL!
This is so cute. I love the striped paper.
In another video, I noticed a small white organizer you used to lay out your alcohol markers on their sides. Can you tell me what it is or where I can get one?
Thanks! :)
I bought my marker storage from Organize More: www.organizemore.com/products/standard-marker?_pos=1&_sid=e884d08da&_ss=r I am in the market for another, but I'll warn you, the shipping is pretty pricey.
So what do you do with these books after you decorate them?
Some I give as gifts, some I keep for myself. They are perfect for gratitude journaling, making lists, planning etc!
I have me at NO MEASURE
Too fast you don't want us to learn it do you?
Most viewers click away when a video is too slow, but if you find you can't keep up, UA-cam gives you the ability to slow down the playback. Simply click on the GEAR icon (on phones in the upper right of the screen and on computers on the lower right) and you'll be able to adjust the playback speed.