How to repurpose a novel into an Art Journal 

I’ve been watching all your videos like a marathon and it’s my favorite thing right now

l've watched a lot of repurposing book videos, but this is my favorite! Your instructions and process was clear and concise, which is very inspiring. And of course your voice and accent (I'm American) is always soothing and delightful 😊 Thank you for providing so many creative videos!

Ceri, I rewatched both the videos, now it makes senses to me. That journal is a gem. Just love your creations, thank you for sharing, enjoy your day.

Ceri~I've been making journals for years now, and somehow they never turned out as I would have liked. But, now I have no excuse. You've set me off on the right path. Thank you so very much for your calm guidance.

Thank you for the great tutorial. I really enjoyed learning how to make a book look professional.

you never cease to amaze me.

Thanks for sharing your process. I'm excited about this series. Hi & hugs to you and Biscuit

I absolutely love your lessons. I have tried a few now, but have a lot more to go. Thank you.

Beautiful ❤

Thank You for this video. I love how well you explain the process of what you're doing. So many times I've watched a video & went to do it & then come across a part that wasn't explained then however I wind up doing it doesn't look as nice. You're an excellent instructor. I really appreciate that.

I am so glad I found you! I love how informative and easy to watch your videos are. Thanks so much for taking the time to share your knowledge and talent!

Thanks for sharing your time, talents and processes. Very interesting to see it and hear you explain why you do things in a certain way. Looking forward to the playlist. TY Ceri!!💕Namaste🐞🥰

I like straight and clean books. Very tidy.

Ceri, you are an absolute genius. I truly enjoy every video you make. In process I learn so many new to me things. I also watch a lot of your friend, Gayle Agostenelli. No wonder you two were fast friends. Love from Georgia USA. Judy

Hey Ceri! Your book turned out beautiful! I can never get those pages as flat as yours are! TFS Hugs!

Thank you very much..now i start my old book❤🎉🎉❤

Informative clear instruction 👍 Lovely papers 💗👍xx

Thank you for sharing how to make an art journal. I have used the Readers Digest Plant Encyclopedia, I have had it for years and never read it. I'm glad I was able to finally use it. It is quite a big book. I will be kept busy filling it and enjoy filling it too. Thank you so much.....😃😃😃

As always;thank you for a wonderful video. So much great information. I’m inspired!!

Hi Ceri. At long last I have taken the plunge and repurposed a book into an art journal. A first for me. I used two gel prints I made several years ago; one for the front and back covers, the other to cover the spine. So pleased with the result. Thanks so much for your inspiration and step by step instructions

That forst book is wonderful.

First of all, I love your videos. I normally never look long videos. I get bored very quick. But with your videos I like the things you tell, your English accent , and I am afraid I miss something when I skip parts. :) I used to glue the pages, but I dont do anymore. My gluesticks cost 5 Swiss Franc ( about 4 pounds) x 3 , too much for me to spend before I begin a journal.. So now I make my mixed media pages separate and than glue it on a single page. No bulk Most pages will be covered with just paper collage anyway Or I buy a nice MM journal for that 12 Pound and alter it on the go. . The gluestick I use is Tombow mono Professional glue stick. It is SO good, no buckling , and even after many years it sticks very strong. And I am addicted to the smell. After a long surching way finding the best and cheapest liquid glue : collall all purpose glue! It sticks everything , paper , fabric, etc. And it costs almost nothing here in Switzerland. Well , long story, and I think you know most of it already, Bye bye, have a great week!

What a fun video! I'm so happy I found your channel. Thank you do much for the tutorial!!

great ❤😮

Love it

I love it

Thanks for sharing that process. I like that at tape! I get tired of all the glue stick stuff. I haven't seen this process but like this one.

I've been wondering how to do something like this. Thank you!

Love it Ceri! Great job⭐️ Your explanations are perfect!!

Love the way you did this, great idea! 😊🌸😊

You are a very good teacher!

Fantastic video. Just what I was looking for. So neat and tidy.

Excellent instructional video: clarity with organization.

How fascinating< Thank you for sharing how to prepare a book for a art journal.

Your instructions are so spot on. I am a beginner. My book had around 700 pages, and I'm left with around 110. Im so grateful, you mentioned how many glue sticks you used. It was a light bulb moment for me -- i have -- excuse me (I had) glue sticks with every project, every drawer, etc. I rounded every one up, used them and had to open a new one. Mine are 7 grams. Washi step is next. (I'm watching again, 4th-5th time IDK). Caught it this time, use the bigger Washi. I'm glad I watched again. Hopefuloiy, this isn't too much info for you. My goal is to truly show my appreciation. I'm using my journal to play with all the things I've bought taking up space. 1. Use opened glue sticks. (🎉 2. Use Washi proactively. (Im embarrassed by the number of rolls I have.) 3. Learn to use the paper, stickers, & Washi in my Ceri inspired Journal.

Love watching your process Ceri. You are an inspiration for me. Thank you so much.

Great series to follow! Thanks for sharing, Ceri! 👍

Thanks so much for sharing your process!

What a great video. I’ve been wanting to know how to do something like this. I enjoy your channel, you are such a great teacher. Thank you

Oh this is going to be an exciting series; on my watch list for sure!🍂😊🍁

I love this. It's my second viewing because today I'm happily gluing while listening to you. Excited for the rest of the playlist,. Thanks, Hazel

I love the paper that you used on the cover. Thank you for sharing your process.

Looking forward to this playlist Ceri. Thanks for sharing 😊

Such fun, Ceri! I’m going to love this series of videos! Thank you for sharing this, my friend! Love and hugs to you! ❤️

Please teach us some pages from the first book you showed. Omgoodness 💗 that was gorgeous 😍

Thanks for sharing your thoughts and process I learned a lot. Thanks!

Great teacher!

Ceri!! Thank you for such a thorough tutorial on how to take an old book and make it into an art journal. The corners always scare me but now that I saw how to do it I can move forward on mine. Looking forward to this playlist. (I love your collage book.) TY 💕

Love your videos. I’m nowhere near as clever and talented as you but your videos and wonderful explanations give me great hope that my projects will improve. Thank you very much. I hope we will see you working on this repurposed book and what you create. (Possibly you already have and I need to keep searching). Thanks again. Have a beautiful 2024.

Great instruction...really like your tips for the corners!! Looking forward to seeing what you create in this journal(playlist)!! Thank you, Ceri!! 👨🏻‍🎨😊❣

Thanks. I start my first book, and found a childrens book, with hardcover pages. But if I go on with this kind of journals, your way as explained, I will follow. Meanwhile I know, you give us options which last for long times. That's what I like too.

Thank you for doing this altered art book series. I have been waiting for a video playlist like this. I’m new to your channel and am enjoying everything.

Gorgeous, Ceri! Solid technique and lovely choice of cover paper. Can't wait to see your next video on this topic! TFS. From Cheryl in AZ, USA

I think I use a slightly different formula for each book I alter. The book itself seems to know what it needs. Thanks for sharing.

I thoroughly enjoyed this introduction to your new playlist. Can't wait to see the progress. I've been creating altered books for about 4 years. Your process is a little different from mine, so I will be trying some new things as I go on the journey with you. Thanks for sharing. I enjoy your tutorials.

I love repurposing old books for art journals and have recently decided I’m only going to scrapbook in old ‘ coffee table’ books too.

Hi Ceri...found your channel today & I'm really enjoying your videos. Thanks for explaining everything.

Double sided tape...who knew???? The things I learn here!

Thank you so much that was very helpful

Very informative thank you.

Hi, Ceri!!! It’s Alice, your new subscriber!!! Really enjoyed your video!!! Thank you!!! 🥰🥰🥰

wonderful

thanks for this tutorial. I have always had difficulty with corners..not anymore ! I also used to use a fabric glue on the cover however sometimes i had bumps so the double sided tape will be used henceforth. thanks again :)

Love it!! thank you so much for the tutorial on this. gave me so many ideas. Now to find a book I can do this with! Fingers crossed I find one at goodwill or second hand store :)

Love your vids (have been binge watching for days & days)- you’re fantastic and I really enjoy your style. I’m learning all kinds of great tips n tricks from you 👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼 thank you 😊 Could listen to you talk all day -till’ “modge podge”- here @36:49 (and repeatedly in many videos) then it’s like the needle scratches across the record or fingernails down a chalkboard - 😖 Perhaps it’s the English teacher and writer in me. Maybe it’s my own bit of “OCD”-Please allow me to offer this: It’s “Mod”. Mod. M O D Podge. Imagine if you were at a cake decorating class and the instructor kept calling it “fondue” instead of “fondant”... It’s right there- printed clearly and boldly on a bright white and yellow background: Mod Podge 😉🤓

Hi Ceri, Thank you for this. A great start to the 2022 Journal Project, and it was very informative and useful. I'm looking forward to following its progress. FYI, if it matters, 🙂 50pence is approx 90 Australian cents at todays conversion rate. Cheers from Downunder.

I'm always surprised how quickly the glue sticks are used up. Glue sticks must be the one supply I keep buying and buying, because they dissapear so quickly! Thank you for the tutorial, I will use your tips for sure, I still have lots to learn... I'm sort of a beginner in journalling and glue-booking. 😊

Hi Ceri- I really enjoy your instruction and art sharing! Thank you so much. I have watched you and several other making these beautiful journals. I am confused however, as to what you do with them after you finish decorating them…. Do you cover up your artwork with pictures and journaling as you would for a photo album, or write in them? Would you be willing to show what you do with your “junk” journals upon total completion??? It seems like you go through so much work and time to make these, but then to do “what” with them when you are through…. I’m just confused as to how they are used…. Thank you so much I. Advance for helping me to understand. Sincerely,

I use sheets of silicone baking paper (over and over) to separate drying sheets etc and weigh them down under a stack of books.. Stops stuff sticking together, simple quick and easy.

Have you thought about using the My Sweet Petunia's Glue Press - put Art Glitter Glue in it and then NEVER have to worry about putting the top on it immediately again. I love mine

Ceri, Icer!

So neat and tidy. Is there a followup video to see how you decorated the pages?

you can use a stapler if your in a hurry instead of glue sticks to bind the pages together.

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Ceri, you are BEAUTIFUL. I have had a problem cutting the corners like this in covering my journals and had yet to find someone to show how close to cut the material or paper. Sherri the posh paper lady tried to explain it but I couldn't grasp it until now. What is PVA glue?

Hello Ceri, I love your channel and I am so enjoy everything you do. Now this is an honest question, when you use the washi tape to seal in the spine crease and then cover with book page, if you don’t like the washi, could you just skip the washi part ? Wouldn’t using just the book page work to seal anything seeping into the spine? That way it’s one process and not as much bulk.

Love it❤️what is the name of the decorative paper? Thx

6:50 I am a complete noob & I'm wondering if it might be possible to glue the pages in such a way as to leave a pocket opening, either on the top or side, to insert something of interest later? Is that possible, or would it interfere with the integrity of the pages? Thanks so much for all of your instruction, Ceri. I am learning so much, binge-watching your videos. Cheers!

Hi Ceri, if you were going to cover the spine or even the whole cover with old denim, would you use fabric glue or will the wide double side tape work?

Grab some wax paper from a dollar tree , or walmart... to use between each set of glue pages so the glue pages won't stick together, just an idea or preference.

Hello Mr Ceri, when tearing out pages that has been sown in does the counterpart page often fall out?

I only wanted to say that I don't do this with paper I do them with fabric