Myrtie's Naturalist Lapbook
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- Опубліковано 23 кві 2019
- What is a Lap Book? In simple terms it’s an INTERACTIVE paper craft that is a hybrid of a book and a folio. In this video I share my newest project, Myrtie’s Naturalist Lapbook, inspired by Nik the Booksmith’s "Disgarded to Regarded" series.
If you haven’t checked out this series…it’s inspiring and I highly encourage you to do so. Here’s the link to the first video to get you started.
From Discarded to Regarded - Let's Make a Lapbook - pt 1
• From Discarded to Rega...
I’ve also used Nik’s Vintage Office Clips & Labels digital kit in this lap book. You can find it at:
www.etsy.com/shop/TheBooksmit...
*Note I am no way affiliated with Nik, only a fan who is inspired by her work and this video is in no way endorsed by her or a representation of her work.
To find beautiful handmade sketchbooks and journals made by the super talented Vermont Artisan, Sue Duprat check out:
brownbagandstringstudio.com
Other than random bits of paper and vintage books, my paper pad of choice for this project was:
Tim Holtz Paper Stash -Wallflower
Thanks for watching Myrtie’s Lapbook and visiting my imaginary world. I appreciate your interest.
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Love all the pockets and the wonderful way you have made so many nooks and crannies to explore. Makes you realise that you don't have to make a 'normal' book layout all the time. Thank you for sharing your ideas.
Mim thanks for watching and for your comment. I'm glad you liked the video and I hope you will explore all kinds of book formats, there's always something to learn in this journal/book making world isn't there?
I've been watching Nick the booksmith and was trying to figure out what exactly a lapbook is. I love this! What a great example! Now I'm thinking of all the lapbook ideas I can come up with! Well done!
Nik is the OG of lap books and watching her first series was what inspired this book. They are so fun to make, even if they do take time, they are always worth it!
I know this is an older post but STILL I 100% agree with you! Nik the Booksmith is an amazing artist AND teacher!!! I loved watching this lap book series too from her! Your lap book turned out to be your own work of art!!! Great job!!! Lap books are fascinating to me. They have all the things us journaler's love! Lot's of flips and flaps and tuck spots. A great vintage feel and look and just a really beautiful place to write our thoughts down in. Great job!
Thanks for your comment! It's always nice hearing from another NIK fan who appreciates Junk Journals and Papercraft. I appreciate your time watching!
Such great imitation you gave created in this field book. Enjoyed very much!
Thanks so much!
That journal is like a secret garden!!
What a sweet thing to say. Thank you!
WOW, I'm totally blown away. Love, love this. You did a fantastic job.TFS.
Thank you so much for your kind words!
This, this, this!!! Is exactly the book I’ve been dreaming of. Love it so much and the story you tell of the books owner. Wonderful, fabulous works. I know you are so proud of your work!!!
Tracie, what a kind comment that really made my day. Every part of making this book was so fun, I followed Nik the Booksmith's series and I was so excited when it was done. It is still one of my most favorite projects! Thanks for watching and for your enthusiasm. Much appreciated!
One of the most beautiful journals I have seen. I hope to be that inventive with mine. Thanks for sharing.
Renee what a kind comment. Thanks for watching and for your positivity! xo
This is so beautiful! I am in awe of how thoroughly you've geared the naturalist references to the local environment. And the selected patterns play against one another so well. WOW. I am in love with Myrtie and her story-lapbook!
Thank you for such kind words! They mean so much to me. I’m looking forward to making a couple of themed journals like this one in 2020.
Hi Michelle.Came across your channel for the first time. Beautiful lapbook. Totally blown away. Thank you.
Thank you Deepti Lydia for watching and the kind words.
Love your nature book and your story to go along with it! Thank you for sharing.
Glad you enjoyed it! Thank you so much for watching!
Fantastic! The book is a journey itself!
Thank you so much for the kindness! 🤍
What a great excuse to buy chocolate bars, I love it. Very innovative. 😊 This is an awesome project. Thanks for sharing. 👍 This gives me an idea of what to do with my 1940s set of encyclopedias.
Thanks so much! 😊I appreciate your kind words…. And yes buy more chocolate! 😝
wow. that was such a fun story you created with your journal. So Cleaver. I have loved nature for many many (79) year In the midwest, Montana and the big Island of Hawaii. Such good memories. Sure wish I was doing junk journals all that time.
Hi Judie, I too wish I had found Junk Journals earlier in my life, they are a collection of so many things I love. I'm sure your life and travels would make wonderful stories for journals. Thanks for watching!
BRAVO!!! Great Creation!!!
Thank you so much!
Super wow!!!!
Thank you! Cheers!
Wow, what a gorgeous construction!
Thank you very much Jayne.
This is such an amazing work of art. Such an inspiration.
Thank you so much I really appreciate the watch and the kindness.
This is so amazing! I very much enjoyed watching this and your story that went along with it. Thanks so much!
Thank you so much for watching and for your comment! 🌼🌼🌼
You're a fabulous engineer, architectural designer and, through your book, storyteller! I can't tell you how much I love this! You must be a naturalist yourself!! The forest is full of stories, clues and pathways that lead us all to becoming spiritual naturalists, if only we take the time. You have clearly taken the time with this lapbook. Between you and Nik I am so hugely inspired to carry on with my The World of a Tree "jj". I know I'll be referring to this video frequently. Thank you for sharing with us. And the length of your video was perfect and thoughtful.
What a kind and thoughtful comment, thank you! I do consider myself a very amateur naturalist and get most of my inspiration outdoors. I love to forage for mushrooms and notice the little details of Nature in each season. Nik was the inspiration for this book and anytime I am mentioned in the same company it is a great honor. I’m intrigued by your world of a tree junk journal and I thank you for watching and taking the time to comment.
This is incredibly beautiful and magical 🥰
Thank you!
oh my word....This is so well thought out and just amazing. Love your work!
Thank you so much, that means so much to me.
I, too, have been watching Nik's Lap book videos. I want to make one for my best friend, back home in England. She and her husband have taken to walking in and around the woodlands and fields where they live. Actually, it's very close to Robin Hood's famous Sherwood forest! So, when I actually am able to start the book, I will be able to use your book, along with Nik's, to inspire me. Thank you for sharing and telling your little Myrtie story!
What a wonderful idea and I love that Sherwood Forest is so close to where they live. There has to be Oodles of images and ideas that can be adapted to that... I wonder if you could use an old Robin Hood Book as the base? How fun would that be!!!! Thanks for watching and commenting!
I keep coming back to this again and again. It's just so wonderful.
Wow, thank you! Corinne you made my day with this comment. I am way overdue for a big journal project.... and one is in the works. Hopefully soon I will get it underway. Thanks for the kind words. xo
Great lap book! 💗
Thanks! 😊
I really like this one. It has given me so many ideas for the one I want to make. I had a set of old encyclopedias and got rid of them. Wish I had kept them.
We always get rid of things that we can use later don't we? Luckily encyclopedias are often thrown out so hopefully you can find a bunch more as they are great for outside boards. Thanks for watching and commenting, good luck!
Amazing! Really great work! Thank you for sharing❤️
Thank you so much for watching and sharing!
This is crazy because I’m a mushroom hunter but I also collect feathers, pieces of ferns or wild flowers, and birch bark while I’m out in the woods. I have small bird’s nests (don’t worry they were on the ground) some small deer sheds. The list goes on. Little treasures from nature.
I’m hoping for a deserted wasps nest this fall.
Very amazing collection and thought out idea. I just adore this so much!
Laurie thanks so much for your comment! I too collect everything in my walks in the woods and have filled my outdoor studio with all the things you mentioned (although I've never found a deer shed...yet!). I'm glad you enjoyed the video, this project was a lot of fun!
Wow i love this. I didnt even know what a lapbook was. & you just helped me understand what they are & used for 😁 thank you so much for shareing, hope you are well.🌻😁
Glad it was helpful! It can be overwhelming to make but if you just work on it a little everyday it's really fun! One of my most favorite projects.
As a person who is just learning the joys of foraging the forest I really enjoyed this journal. I hope to create my own journal someday and thus one has truly inspired me. Thank you it is absolutely gorgeous.
Thank you Samantha! I was inspired by my walks in the woods and I too forage. If you live in the USA I highly recommend Learn Your Land with Adam Haritan, he has videos and online content that is really great!
Coolest thing I've seen lately! Amazing work, very talented!
Thank you for watching! I appreciate the kind words.
I just came across this and it's absolutely stunning!
Thank you so much for that kind comment and for watching g. 🤍🙏🏻
Very nice!! I love everything about this!! Lapbooks are so fun to do and look at!! Thanks for sharing!
Thanks so much! 😊 I appreciate you watching!
Love, love, love this 😍😍😍
I appreciate you watching and taking the time to comment!
Absolutely beautiful
Thank you so much Geri!!!
It turned out great. I loved the story and all your amazing pages. Thanks for sharing!
Very nice!!
Thanks!
Fantastic and practical too 😊
Thank you! Cheers! 🤍
wow, this is an absolutely stunning book and yes Nik is amazing, the first you tuber I watched and she so inspired me to do lapbooks, i think its the interactive element i love most xx
Thank you so much! I agree the interactive part of a Lap Book is what makes it so special. Have you watched her most recent one.... again is just is so inspiring to see hers. I think I'll have another one in my future.
ADORE THIS! 💙
Thank you so much!
Beautiful work! I need to make one of these books. Just lovely!
Go for it! I was so inspired from Nic the booksmith! I think the key is to take it piece by piece and not try to get it all done at once. I hope you enjoy your journey with a lap book!
Lap books are the best! I've gone thru Nik's series twice now! Love your version. New subby.
Wow! Love it! So glad I happened upon this video. Have now subscribed to your channel so I look forward to seeing more. 💗
Thanks for subbing! Welcome to my creative and sometimes weird little channel. (I have lots of interests you'll see). I appreciate you joining my circle!
This is just amazing!!!
So inspiring !! I love it ! ❤
Thank you so much!! I appreciate you watching!
Just discovered this. Love!
I'm glad you did! Thanks for watching and commenting.
Wow!, very nice. Love the theme and the person.
Thank you Lynne. I have so many character books and journals in my head but not enough time. ;-)
Absolutely love this. I saw your lap book on Instagram and was hoping you would do a video. This is so amazing. I love all of your ideas. As you kept saying how you had to stop adding, I kept yelling - No, No! Such creative folios and such. I love the back story too.
Adorable!
Thanks! 🙏🏻
Gorgeous 💜
Just an amazing journal! Such details, that I'll need to watch again! Thank you for sharing, Joyce
Thanks Joyce!
Love this! Thanks for posting! You’re so talented!
You are so kind!
Wow Michelle, I am beyond words! This is such a stunning stunning project! I was glued from the start to the the end. Your videos are fantastic and I loved your comment about being engrossed with every episode Nik produced, which was better than Netflix. Your lapbook is brilliant. I can’t find the words to say how blown away I am. Love all the little details. Truly amazing. 💗🌸🦋
Angela, you made my day. What kinds and meaningful words to say to a new youtube who is still trying to find my way. I'm glad you enjoyed it and I thank you for watching and for all your kind comments.
Just AWESOME, so much work and thought gone into it.
Thanks Lyn!
This is amazing - what a work of art! Loved seeing it - thank you!
Thank you for watching and taking the time to comment. Much appreciated!
I love lap books! I can't wait until I am brave enough to make one of my own. They look so fun to make. I saw Nik the Booksmith make one too. They are so cool! And your lap book is awesome! Thanks for subscribing to my channel!
Brilliant ... you've combined storytelling, art, crafts and engineering all into one stunning journal. I'm always so inspired by you!
Thank you Gina! What a kind thing to say, I appreciate you taking the time to view and comment. You're the best!
This is amazing ! I love the story you've created for this lap book! Amazing papers that create this gem !! Beautiful!!
Thank you so much for the comment, I appreciate it so much. I loved creating it and Hope do another soon!
This is awesome !
Thanks! I appreciate your time and comment. You are awesome!
@@MichelleRaeLandry you are so welcome
Beautiful! I have been watching Nik’s series on her lap book and recognized the layout. Love your take on it, a tribute to nature!
Thank you, and yes Nik’s work is so inspiring, I made this as she was making hers, it was great fun!
I love this nature lapbook ❤ beautiful work! New sub.
Thank you!
love this!!! I love all the neat things you have put into it too :)
Thanks for much for watching Sandra and for your lovely comment!
Love your ruler! It reminds me of my Dad, and childhood.
Awww that's sweet. It's the little details that I love the most in a project.
This is lovely Michelle! The story is wonderful and the lap book is truly a beauty. Thank you for taking the time to share! I'm going to look up Nick now!
Thank you Chris! Nik is really such a wonderful resource and inspiration. Check out Tracie Fox too, she's a delight as well.
Adorable 💞😊
Thanks so much!
This is a GREAT take on Nik's lapbook, but you totally made it your own/ or your sister's style, that is actually usable. I finished a binge watching too, tonight for her series, and was greatly inspired. I've saved your video, as I love your tags and some other elements you created. Very nice work :)
Good luck with your lap book! Such a great series!
Hi Michelle, this book is gorgeous! I JUST happened to watch Nik's videos on this last week, and you really nailed down her technique! Great job!
Thanks Jane, that's quite a compliment. :-)
Fabulous. I have to start collecting items so I can attempt my own lap book. I am also a fan of Nik’s.
This was such a fun project for me, I hope you enjoy yours as well. Thanks for watching!
Michelle, this book is Amazing! What a fabulous way for a naturalist to journal! You have incorporated so many wonderful ideas 💡 I love every nook and cranny! Thank you for sharing this masterpiece with us. I love all the pieces of ephemera and nature guides as well and wish I were Myrtie!!! LOL!
❤️❤️🦋
Debbie
Wow, what an amazing comment, you made my day. Thank you so much for watching and commenting!
This is a stunning project! Thanks for sharing all the thought you put into designing the many features and inclusions. I’ve been accumulating with a loose plan to make myself a botanical journal, primarily inspired by one made by Wendy, viewable on her UA-cam channel Wendy’s Journal Adventures. Off to watch another great Nik video. TFS!
I love Wendy and Nik, when I first started out I think I watched them every day! Thanks for watching and for your kind comment. Good luck wit hour botanical journal!
A beautiful lap book ❤️❤️❤️
Thank you!
I am so in love with this Michelle 💕 I know of Nik's project I really couldn't bring myself to try and undertake this... but.... wow now I'm thinking 🤔 maybe I should give it a try. Thank you so much for sharing this and telling all of the story that goes with it 😘😘😘 lots of love
I'm sorry it has taken me this long to see this comment. Thank you for watching and for your kind words my friend.
New subbie here so glad I found your page ...this is a beautiful lapbook ..just beautiful! Thank you so much the details are amazing....
Thank you so much for the kind comment. Thank you for being a Subbie, Welcome!
This is such a beautiful creation, so much thought and love went into it. I love that you used mainly old book pages and all the details and I am inspired by all the extra pockets and folders you made additional to the ideas from Nik. Some time ago I made some folders myself and I know how difficult it is to stop adding and keep it all functional 😉 thanks so much for sharing this wonderful piece ❤
It is so hard to stop isn't it? (especially when you have a theme you are working with). I am so inspired by so many people in our community, but I try to put my own twist on it as well.
@@MichelleRaeLandry the way you make the things you're own is so beautiful 💕
Absolutely beautiful. I’m working on one right now, inspired by Nik as well.
Will you share it online somewhere? I'd love to see it.
Michelle Landry Creative Cottage Studio I’ve started sharing it on my instagram channel The Aged Journal.
Really neat! Congrats on your new channel---looking forward to upcoming videos!
Hi Ron! Great to hear from you, thanks for the comment and the view. I appreciate it. Hope you are well!
@@MichelleRaeLandry Doing OK---back to the beach soon to help Cherri! So proud to know you--Your posts here and on instagram are so creative & inspire me to do more beach scene paintings this summer!
Very nice to see your work thank you for sharing I made one to following Nick's video mine is quite different from yours that's the wonderful thing they can all be so different and so wonderful
My favorite part of projects like this is seeing how differently they can me interpreted. Thank you for your comment and watching!
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I've been waiting for this since you put it on Instagram. It's beautiful and I love the character you have created. I wish I'd thought of that closure - I've got a ton of them but had to build my "books" from scratch and got so engrossed that I completely forgot to put the metal book plate on the front which I had planned, and a closure, before I put on my inside papers. Idiot! I'll have to think of something else before I do too much more to it. Looking forward to your next venture. Hugs from Norfolk, UK
Thanks for the comment and the kind words. I actually put the clasp on almost at the end of the project so I knew it would close ok and I could place it in the right spot. It's never too late to add a bookplate or some kind of closure. We all do things that sometimes we wish we hadn't but it gives us the chance to problem solve doesn't it? The beauty of Junk Journals is anything goes, I'm sure your project is lovely!
Michelle, I absolutely love this. I already had watched Nik the Booksmith’s videos, and loved watching them. Do you sell any of your projects? TFS Your beautiful work with us 😊🌸💕
Hi Janet, I think Nik's Lapbook was popular with many of us! I haven't sold my books online yet, just commissioned pieces and gifts to family and friends. I do teach how to make books, among other things, but I am planning on opening an online store at some point. Right now still honing my style and figuring out what I can add to the junk journal community. I appreciate your comment. Thanks!
Wow! That’s an amazing junk journal!! Can you recommend a video that shows how to attach flip outs like that to the cover?
I absolutely can, my book was inspired by one of the BEST tutorial series I ever watched from Nik The Booksmith. She made a lap book and it is a FREE series on her channel and that tutorial is what inspired me to make my book. If you watch you will see so many things I did came from her ideas and amazing series. I hope you will check it out.
@@MichelleRaeLandry Thank you so very much!! You are very talented!
It is STUNNING ❤️ I wish I was as talented as you...and also the materials you choose are perfect!! Where did you get those naturalistic guides and pages? Simply love it.
Marcella, what a kind comment, thank you! I find a lot of the items I include in journals at estate sales. I find almost every estate sale has some old books and papers from a life well lived, and honestly most of the time these things are not valued in sales so I get them very cheap. Living in New England almost every home has a selection of bird books, animal reference guides etc. and if an estate sale is from someone who bought these books years and years ago they are often vintage, beautiful paper and tatty enough that I don't mind cutting them apart. If you live in the USA I highly encourage you to go through flea markets and estate sales for the best materials to use in creative projects.
@@MichelleRaeLandry Oh, sounds beautiful! Actually I live in Italy, and unfortunately I think that here the “trifting thing” is less common. By the way, I started asking my family and friends to call me before they get rid of book et simila, but I didn’t encounter anything as awesome as the pages you used...not yet, I hope. Thank you for your suggestion, I’ll follow your future works 😊 Stay safe!
Could you tell me where you got the latch for your lap book? I saw them somewhere once but can't remember where it was. I loved your version then I went and watched Nik's 12 episodes and I will sure be making one myself in the future.
Sounds like you binge watched Lapbooks in the last day! LOL I got the latch set on Amazon, it was relatively inexpensive. There are quite a few choices out there! I can't wait to experiment with other clasps and buckles as well.
@@MichelleRaeLandry I did. I did! I watched them all, one after the other. Since I wrote to you I did some snooping around and found some nice latches on etsy so I'm good to go. I've also found the perfect sized book to butcher for this project. I already have 4 other books on the go so I might not get to it immediately. lol I have a favorite etsy store that sells lovely book jewelry. Ornate frames etc. if you are interested in that just let me know. I've bought a lot of things from her and they were all quite lovely as little focal points. The hard part for me is always finding the right papers in my stash for the pages.
Susan Hamilton FYI I just saw some at Hobby Lobby!
What is the size of the encyclopedia books you used? I actually have an old set around somewhere.
It is relatively small for an encyclopedia... 9 x7 I believe.
Michelle Landry Creative Cottage Studio Thank you!
All it needs is a pen or pencil
I think you are right!!!! :-)