My Grandma's Attic Junk Journal Flip-through - Sold 

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Thank you so much Jamie. I completely agree with the need for writing space. Thank you for the advice, I also agree about the value of the letter. Did the envelope look real? I hope so but it is a scan I made of the original. Thanks again.

Susan, Thank you so much for your lovely comment. I'm so glad you like it and very glad you got it! I hope it brings you joy and many beautiful memories for your grandchildren.

Thank you so much Carol. Putting the journal together was a great way to remember the times I spent with her.

Hi, Thank you so much for commenting! Not sure why I didn't reply, I remember reading your comment about the stationary. Something must have come up and I just didn't remember to come back and reply. Forgetting things is becoming the new normal! I really do appreciate you taking the time to comment, Thanks again.

Oh Lil, That is so cool! I love burlesque, the classy kind. I've actually watched the movie, the one with Cher and Christina Aguilera at least a dozen times. I've heard of "Harlem Nocturne" and read about it when I was researching Earl Bostic. I'm still trying to figure out what to do with the original letter. Honesty I haven't got a clue but I believe it's a part of the history of Jazz. If anyone has a suggestion please speak up! Sorry you missed out on the journal but I can never buy a kit and then use it only once so I will make another with the same theme in the future, maybe even soon. Thanks also for commenting on my video, I appreciate it.

@@bookshopshelli Hi Shelli! OMG...you still have the original letter! I would be thrilled and honored if you would consider selling it to me. It is a part of jazz history! I am in the process of creating a special tribute journal/scrapbook honoring my Mom, and it would mean the world to me to feature that letter! I also mentioned my dad being a jazz drummer. He is very well known in the music industry, and has played with many great, famous musicians over his career. He still plays, and is the President of the Santa Monica Music Center, owner for over 40 yrs. I grew up from 12 yrs. old, working as receptionist working in the family biz until I was 18. Being a vocalist, and drummer myself, I also gigged with my dad as a vocalist for many years. You can google Paul Chico Fernandez if interested, or SantaMonicamusic.com. My sister, Lana is the Vice Pres. now, since my uncle retired. Here is the link to a recent local mag. smmirror.com/2012/08/strumming-along-40-years-on-at-santa-monica-music-center/ And the link to a short interview with my dad. www.namm.org/library/oral-history/chico-fernandez On my channel there is a playlist with some of my demos as a singer, if interested. Here is my email, if you ever want to part with that letter: LilRhondaLee@Aol.com. I hope to hear from you sometime! Lil hugs xo

@@LILRHONDALEE Happy New Year! I just wanted to find out if you received my email. I never heard back from you. I assumed the price was to high but I thought I should at least confirm you got the message. Shelli

@@bookshopshelli Hi Shelli! OMG...so sorry...I became ill, and have not checked my email. I will go right away and send you a reply. Thanks for the heads up! Lil hugs xo

Thanks so much. I just checked out your newest journal, very nice. Thanks for commenting, I really appreciate it.

Thank you so much Cinzia. This journal seems to bring back memories for lots of people. I really appreciate the comment and Thanks for subscribing. 📚📚📚

Thank you so much Kayc, I'm sorry it took me so long to respond, I hurt my shoulder and wasn't able to use my arm but the paint OMG! Anyway it's starting to improve now I'm trying to get back in the swing of things. I have 2 more journals I will be filming flip-throughs then I'm hoping to start to do some things that I hope are a little more interesting. I love concept journals but I think I lack the imagination to write the stories. I did look to see if you had any videos, maybe in the future? Thanks again.

@@bookshopshelli Hope you are on the mend. I just make them for friends & family and honestly never thought to make a video, I don’t have a channel . But strangely I get a lot of ideas from youtube LOL I am working on one for a friend based on Lizzy . She was a slave turned dress maker for Mary Todd Lincoln. I started with a sewing theme journal and it seemed boring real quick so I invented a story “based” on her real life . So a lot of letters , I even made a little tint fabric envelope to save a piece of fabric & lace from her dress and her husband’s suit. I wrap a broken necklace with a gold heart , that he gave her of course. She uses buttons and old broke jewelry to decorate her journal and her letters and keeps it all hidden.I call her Beth , not Lizzy LOL I get so carried away so it takes a long time to finish. I will try to send you a picture. Feel better, keep me posted if you have one for sale. (:

@@kaycfox3013 I can see how one idea would lead to another and on and on. My brain actually does think in a similar way. I'll have to consider trying a concept journal. The only problem for me is the time involved. I'm a slow crafter as it is and with something like that if I wanted to sell it I could never be compensated for the time put into it. I make pressed flower tags, each on takes like 14 steps if I didn't love making them I wouldn't do it. The cost would be like $20 per tag if I charged for the time I put into it! I have a lot coming up in 2022, I hope you'll join me. Shelli

@@bookshopshelli Yes , selling a journal is a whole different game. Looking forward to what you have coming up (:

You are so nice! Thanks for commenting, I'm sorry it took me so long to respond for some reason I didn't see this. I'll be having a big giveaway when I reach 1000 subscribers, keep an eye out for it!

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Diane, Thank you so much, what a wonderful compliment. I appreciate your commenting.

Thanks Rebecca, I love Gayle! I'm a big fan of hers. You must have been watching an older video? I appreciate you subscribing, Thanks again!

Thank you so much. This is the journal I always wanted to make, it took me awhile to get here but I couldn't be happier with the way it turned out. I really appreciate the comment.

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Thank you so much Rebecca, what a sweet comment. I will be doing craft with me's and tutorials soon also I am getting ready to announce a Give-Away where I will give a free journal to someone. Watch for the announcement soon. Thanks again.

Thank you so much! Love that you are in Europe, thanks for mentioning it. I really appreciate you watching and commenting.

Thank you so much Toni. Your comments made me smile. I have been thinking about doing another Grandma journal, a Great Grandma and Grandpa to maybe. I have come across a bunch of family photos that are a lot older. Photos of my Grandma and Grandpa as children. I glad this journal helped you to have some good memories. Thanks again.

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Thanks Lisa, I love this lace trim it's the perfect shape for making tabs on the edge of pages and also for the tops of tags. Thanks for commenting.

Thank you Clare, I really appreciate you commenting. I will be having a big giveaway when I reach 1000 subscribers, keep a look-out for it.

Hi Patti, Thank you so much for the nice comment. We are neighbors! I've been losing my words for a while now, it can be very frustrating especially when I'm in the middle of a video! I just watched your video for your first journal, loved it! I also subscribed. I'll talk to you again soon. Shelli

Eventually we’re all gonna lose our words, but we won’t ever lose all the love energy we got in touch throughout our lives and only love is important and real.

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Melody, I don't know how I missed your comment but even though it's a little late I wanted you to know how much I appreciate you taking the time. It means a lot to me. Thank you, Shelli

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Cindy, Thank you very much. I agree, having the personal ephemera adds the extra touch.

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Thank you so much Patricia, I delayed responding because I was waiting to finish a give away video which I have just posted. Please check it out. I'm giving away a Tab Bound journal and a Ring Bound Floral journal. If you don't win or would actually like me to make you a journal I'd love to talk to you. You can contact me at bookshopshelli@gmail.com Thanks again!📚📚

@@bookshopshelli oh yes I absolutely loved the victorian style journal you made, it was a year or so ago? I have just recently discovered your you tube channel, yes I am interested in a journal I shall email you for finding out details , etc! Thank you!

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Thank you so much for your nice comment. If the things you have are the type you can use to make a memory book you should do it. It would be very cool to have two generations in one book. I've been thinking about something like that. possibly three generations! Thanks again.

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Thank you so much. I really appreciate the comment. Glad you enjoyed the journal!

Thanks so much. Yes, I really like this kit and it's very popular. I'm thinking of doing a journal on my other Grandma or my Great Grandma. I do have old photos from her days from before the car so I think it would be pretty interesting. Thanks again.

Thank you, I'm glad you like it. Good luck on your journal!

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Thank you so much. Not sure why I didn't see this comment sooner but I really appreciate it.

Thanks Lorelle, I meant to comment sooner but I actually got involved watching your videos and forgot to come back and reply to your comment. Love what you are doing, was watching the wood glue ephemera and also your ideas for using napkins. I love to use napkins and I finally have a decent collection but now I always forget to use them! Thanks so much for commenting.

@Bookshop Shelli you are so welcome, im hoping to get back to filming; it's just been a crazy year. Ty for watching, looking forward to watching more from you as well😊

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Thank you Tanya, that is so nice of you. I'm hoping this year to do a lot more videos including some tutorials and Craft with me type stuff. I hope you will join me.

Thank you Cyndi, The tabs are made from a trim I buy at JoAnn's. I believe it's called Buy The Spool. You get 2 yards for $2.99 and of course JoAnn's usually has a coupon. It's one of my favorite trims and is perfect for making into tabs. Thanks again for commenting.

Thank you so much!

Hi Helen, Glad to have you. In this next year I'll be doing tutorials and Craft with Me's if you care to join just hit the bell that appears after you subscribe and choose one of the options. You can be notified everytime I post a new video or there are other options. I hope you'll join us.

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Thanks for commenting Noela, I hope you get some good ideas. I will have a big giveaway when I reach 1000 subscribers, at least 2 journals. Watch for it! 😀

So glad you like it. Thanks for subscribing, I really appreciate it. If you clicked on the bell to get notifications then watch for a video that says surprise for subscribers!

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Thank you so much. You are more than welcome to use any ideas you get from this journal. One of my favorite things about this community is the way everyone is willing to share. Have fun!

Thank you so much! What a nice comment. You should try it. Sometimes doing one about a relative, like a Grandmother makes it a little easier because you know the subject so well. It doesn't hurt if you have old birthday cards or things like that to add. I plan to start doing tutorials and Craft with Me's soon hope you'll join me.

@@bookshopshelli I will be looking forward to those tutorials! I have started 3 for my grandma, mom, and my husband that just passed. But after the covers were made I drew a blank! Until I saw your lovely journal. I want them to be perfect, lol, to honor their memories.

I said in a previous comment that I glued first then coffee dyed. That was a mistake. After a while some of the pages began to come unglued. I would coffee dye first. I lay wax paper between the paper pages and use the paintbrush but try to use as little water as possible. Have your coffee the color you want your pages so you don't have to go back over them. I would only paint a few pages at a time, waiting for them to dry. It was time consuming but I was not in a hurry. It's a lot easier if you have a heat gun. then you can dry in between and go on to the next page. After coffee dying if needed I would open the notebook and lay a heavy book on the pages to help flatten them but it seems to me they dried fairly flat when you use a paintbrush. I always glue the pages together with a glue stick, not wet glue. Use a permanent glue. Starting at the spine glue half of the page then glue from the middle out to the edge of the page. Otherwise with the large pages you will have places where the glue has dried if you try to do the whole page at once. I really hope this makes sense and is helpful. I would really like to do another composition notebook, I started one over a year go but it's been sitting on the shelf. I think I'll go take a look now! Thanks for commenting and subscribing. Look for a Give-away video coming in a day or 2.