Hello Pam, I'm writing this comment 30 seconds into the video. I had to pause it of course to say a very warm, heartfelt thank you for this tutorial. I'm an absolute beginner and every journal making video I have watched is charging around $100 for their online courses. And here you are providing the info for free. As I said I have not watched your video yet, but I felt the need to say a big thank you before I hit the play button. THANK YOU PAM.
100$ ?? No way … there are hundreds of tutorials out there for free… and yes here you have come to the right place. Always fun to watch and a lot to learn. And the best thing about junk journals: there is no right or wrong you can do what you like.
Dont know if anyone cares but if you're bored like me atm you can stream pretty much all of the new series on instaflixxer. I've been watching with my gf for the last couple of months :)
This is something I discovered in relation to the thicknesses of chipboard. If you absolutely don’t have anything else to use, head over to the DOLLAR TREE and pick up a few 3 ring binders, you can cut apart the front and back covers and then cut way the plastic cover. It is not glued to the chipboard andirons is a great thickness it makes wonderful journal covers. When my husbands office was moving to a paperless office, he gave me all of his binders, file folders and hanging folders, alligator clips as well. There were at least a hundred binders. Any time I find them at yard sales or estate sales I pick them up just for the chipboard.
My son duck taped my wheel on my wheelchair it held for three months the repairer took photos he thought it was hilarious as it’s COVID I couldn’t get it repaired thank goodness for a talented son xx
Have you ever thought of using pizza boxes. These make good firm covers. I save the lids and the coragated peices that dont get stained for crafting. I also used the bottoms of the large paper grocery bags I do reinforce these with another layer of the bag as they are a little thin alone. Since you told us that rough to rough is a stronger hold, why don't you rough up the smooth surface with your sanding block to make a stronger hold ?
Good morning Pam! I was so excited to see you do this series! 1, because I realized there are 3 videos and I get to watch all three, 2, because I love to see the different ways people construct their covers and you always find a tip or something that works and 3, because, you are doing them all in the same day! Yay! No waiting until another day! ❤️
Hi Pam, you mentioned that when gluing the cardboard pieces together that the glue bond was less strong when gluing the finished sides... As a suggestion, a bit of sanding to scuff the surface then while it for dust and it should be as good or nearly to the unfinished sides
Great topic, Pam! And your tips----like gluing cardboard to cardboard being better than to the two slick sides----Hacks like that are so valuable. Thanks so much!!
U are a beautiful lady and thank you. I did what u said about doing dying paper.i did just like u with a bunch. My paper came out so cool. But I spent alot of time opening the 2 ovens.
Yes, they do Deb, here is link if interested, its super strong and sticky and thin which works great for spine reinforcement :) Tyvek Tape: amzn.to/2LfGzBP amazon affiliate link.
Hi Pam! I love ALL of your tutorials on making a book cover from beginning to end. But I must say, you are much braver than I am wearing white with longer sleeves. I would have everything on the shirt instead of the book/paper. But ask me again when it gets cold here in the Midwest LOL 😂!
As a mixed media journal artist, I’m with you on just using an old cheap book and using the pages as emphera. However I’m going to try this “version” (pray for me...)🦋🙏🏼👍🏼... could also visit your local post office for this tyvek materials ( for free😁.)
My best craft lady ever 😊 love this tutorial already and not watched it all yet I will watch from beginning to end great for beginners like me 😊 tfs ❤ alison
Hi Pam🤚🏻🖐🏻🤚🏻This was fun to watch your process! I never thought of using my hubby’s shirt cardboard for this!! It’s perfect the size and thickness!! Great idea!! Very good tutorial it cuts off so I’m moving to part 2 TFS💗😊🐚gracie
YAAAY, this is EXACTLY what I need. Have still only made one single JJ, and it didn't go that well, so this series is very useful for me indeed! Thank you for doing this, Pam!
I heard you mention “tearing” rulers in a video. Sent me on a whole journey learning about Beckle pages. Quite interesting learning about the torn edge look in books especially older vintage books. Learn something you every day.
Thanks Pam. This video is exactly what I was looking for. I am going to start a mixed media at a local gallery and this will be a great addition to my skills.
You are so wonderful with your oops. It’s so clear to follow and measurements. I have a pizza cutter but it’s for box or opening something. I can use it for this. Wonderful video. Watch#2 now...wow.
Well done well done...when you say material do you mean fabric? I love fabric for a journal. It has to be for now since i have a stash of that and no stash of money. If you get my idea here on how to complete a journal when so poor ya cant afford a new pencil. Lol. Where are my manners....i thank you for your time and wonderful work on this. Its so so very educational for us newbies.
Hi Marlene! Thanks for your comment! Yes I mean fabric :) Fabric is an easy way to cover journals! Old Tshirts work great! :) You don't need to be rich to make junk journals just grab some junk mail and old makeup and any papers you can get your hands on and you are off and running! :) Sometimes they make the best journals! So have fun Creating with reckless abandon!
Pam, I like to lightly sand the shiny side of anything I'm gluing, not down to the next layer, but just enough to remove the shine.. Makes for a much stronger hold. Great tutorial so far! ~ Lisa
Oh cool I think this is the one I wanted to watch again to make from scratch oh yes this is the one awesome going to make one now after I watch this a few times
Love your videos. I’m a beginner and found a piece of heavyweight scrapbook paper that I would love to use for the front on my journal. I’m doing a themed journal first - garden, flowers and birds. You said it’s best to use fabric. Is there a way to scrapbook paper? Do you have a video showing how to use it? If not would it be possible to use the fabric covering then glue the paper to the front to fit my theme.
I absolutely love you! Your mind thinks like mine. You talk your way through things, like me. Your voice and ideas help me. You make this simple for me. Which is hard for me....thank you! 🥰❤️💕
I started making journals a couple of years ago . I can’t believe I just found your channel, love your tutorials, am now learning all over again...lol, thank you so much ...
Oh Pam...another video of awesomeness! THANK YOU! And so grateful am l for all your little snippets of information. Keep on keeping on! Hugs. From Nova Scotia!
Hi, new to your channel. I love this little mini series on book binding, you make it look so easy. Can't wait to give this a try. Your videos are very creative. Thanks for posting.
What do you think about using plastic canvass to make a journal cover with? I mean, either crossstitch the cover or do some needlepoint on the canvass?
“Cut it with your teeth....NO, probably shouldn't cut it with your teeth!" Cracks me up! 😂 Seriously, great & practical tutorial, looking forward to watching the rest! Thank you! 👍
Hi Pam! Watched this series to bind my junk journal by sewing in signatures for the first time! I don't like to measure, so I eyeballed putting holes in spine w/a bit of assistance by ruler to keep somewhat straight lines! Overall, really good for my 1st sewn in signature junk journal! 1 signature does sit higher than other 2 + it's going to be way huge once I've added stuff! I have 3 signatures in mine but thinking about possibly removing 3rd one! Have you ever removed one from your sewn in junk journal? I did actually see another video where another crafter had done so but she didn't film the actual removal. Of course, all you need to do is cut the string + as the other crafter did, fill in the holes w/string if not covering up the spine. Will need to post pics in the FB group! Thanks again for your creative ideas + inspiration! Appreciated! =)
I am so very proud of you Viv! You nailed it spot on! :) That's how I would remove a signature too :) As you make more journals you will get better at innately knowing how many signatures to put in :) Removing one signature might leave it a little front heavy if you take the back one out but it will still work fine :)
@@ThePaperOutpost Thanks Pam! Appreciate that you responded! Just realized, I could remove 2 + 3, then put 2 as the last one, and place thread in middle! That might make it less front heavy! And I could put like my supply pouch or small journal(
@@ThePaperOutpost Hi Pam! Thanks! Hope to redo this junk journal in next few days! Will hopefully post before/after pics in the FB group! Thanks again!
I know that you have taken your time to help us and it’s all great (with one small exception). I will try to never use Duct tape again. My darling baby book just sitting on the shelf after about a year, and not even handled, and I noticed that the duct tape was coming off. Yikes! I have never tried the packing tape but I love, love, love the Tyvek, either the tape (maybe with a little glue added) or a Tyvek envelope cut to size and glued on with Fabritac or Art Glitter Glue.. Please take this as a helpful hint and keep making your cheerful beautiful journals!!💕
Hi Donna, yes I think a bit of glue would help that duct tape stay in place if its lifting :) And yes, I agree, some glue initially when making the book can help too. Some duct tapes are stronger than others. They should be made, in general, to handle some environmental stresses since they have to perform in ducting systems but who really knows. I have not run in to that situation yet but anything is possible :) I have not had any problems with the duct tape, packing tape or Tyvek tape myself. Now washi or masking tape? That's another story ;) Thanks for your note! Pam :)
The Paper Outpost Pam, you are a doll!! Keep doing what you do. We enjoy your videos so much! And I think that you are correct, the duct tape that I used, I now do believe was inferior. It was the Duck brand not the real duck tape which I think you’re right that the real stuff shouldn’t just melt off the page like mine did. I want you to succeed. I can’t do what you do! You are great!💕
Dear, that is NOT an awl...it is an ice pick. My father in law was an ice man and that was a tool he carried in a sheath to chip the ice. An awl is much much shorter, but just as "pointy".
What pt of chipboard would work for these? This is going to be my first EVER journal. I found cardboard on Amazon and saw there is so much to choose from regarding cardboard. Thx!!!
Hey Ms. Pam. I blame you for causing me to see small packaging, like band-aid boxes and medium sized gauze boxes, as mini journals 🤣😂🤣. Thank you for that. I am seeing current items as something different. I really didn't want to throw them away but I had to 'cause I don't have anywhere to put them in my rig where my partner wouldn't be tempted to throw them away anyway. Big hugs. ❤️😍😊👍 and thank you. The ideas I'm storing until I can get home again, are increasing.
I'm thinking that magazine covers glued together might work for a cover. They usually have such pretty pictures on the covers. I also used two bottoms of a paper bag and covered them with torn peices to mall faux leather EBay has that tyvac tape for $ 13.00 a rool it's called sheating tape. It's 2' s 164 '
GREAT!! would you leave the link for making one using fabric on the spine please, and would it work if you glued the fabric over the tape? love your energy and all you do.
Hello Pam! I've been watching your junk journal videos and you've inspired me to give it a try! I have quite a collection of ephemera to work with and love to do collaging. Would love to check out your etsy shop but I don't know the name of your shop. Thank you for all the great videos you put out! Patti
Pam - what kind of camera are you using to record? Asking because I think they are the perfect length and if it auto cuts off.... I need to get that camera to keep myself from being too chatty lol
Hi Pam, hope you had a great Thanksgiving. I purchased a finger blade off amazon, I find it much sturdy for me to use. Also, I ordered a mat today..lol Merry Christmas to myself, Black Friday sale. I used a snack box to make an Ephemera holder, I covered it with scrapbook paper and sewed in 6 signatures. I also used the large crop o dile to make my holes in the spine and signatures, Eve Spaid has a tutorial, so much easier for me. Thanks for sharing yours..on to the next one..👍🎄🎄🎄
Thanks again for such great videos. Does anyone know if there is an alternative to tyvek or another brand of the same thing that may be easier to get in Australia? Tia
Oh I asked too soon you totally answered my question in the video by using duct tape and packing tape both of which I have access to. Yay. One day I'll get tyvek
I said to myself, "whoopee....start with the cover!" Okay....who does dress shirts anymore.....phonebooks....who has seen a phonebook....cereal box....who eats cereal.....good grief.....I must really have gone down some rabbit hole....oh! and that is just 2 minutes in....but I will press on...because you never disappoint!
I found it very difficult to follow along as Your HANDS ARE SO DISTRACTING?! I think I would like to learn the tutorial and had it been Sign Language then I could understand the constant unnecessary movements would have made sense. I do not intend to be insensitive, I have never experienced that before in any other videos. It may be helpful for You to watch it back to understand where I am coming from. To whitey.........Oops.
