I know your video is two years old but have just decided to make a ting bound journal and who else would I go to first to learn???? Blessings and prayers!
Thank you Tina! I haven't made a ring bound journal in year. Love the great tips you gave. I certainly have scrapbook paper that I could use for a project like this; plus, it would be fun to make one. I am so good at over stuffing my pages that perhaps a ring bound would give me lots of space to make a nice and fluffy journal, lol.
Lol, I know what you mean about over stuffing, ring bound journals are great for giving some extra room! Haha. I really love ring bound journals, I find the flexibility really freeing. Have fun if you decide to make another soon x
Love ring bound journals for the same reason's as you. The flexiblity the offer is fantastic! Really like your idea for the large envelope page. I really must finish some other projects first...but then again, who says so? :). My mind is already spinning with thoughts about them. Thank you for inspiring another wonderful project. Hugs and blessings, :)
Lol, I love your attitude, "then again, who says so?" . Exactly right, if you fancy doing something else, why not? Yes, don't you just LOVE being able to stuff a ring bound journal and it not being a problem as it is with other journals? x
Hello Miss Tina! What a great way to use up some 12 x 12 paper pads!! Love this. Thanks for thinking of creative ways to reduce our 12 x 12!! You had me in stitches....the words give it away even to me!! I need the words too!!!
Great tutorial, that’s one type of journal I’ve never made, might have to give it a go as you make it look so easy (although I’m sure it’s not). Wasn’t it awful weather last night and today? Can’t believe it’s Friday already. Popping something in the post tomorrow for you. Have a good weekend xxxx
Thank you so much Heather, and yes give this a go, I promise you I only do easy things!!! Lol. Yes, horrendously windy wasn't it? Let's hope the weekend is better. Oh thank you in advance, you are so kind. Enjoy your Friday x
Thanks Tina, I had bought some chipboard and rings specifically for this type of journal for the outside cover. I didn't know what I was going to use for the inside pages. This is a great idea for it, and easy to do. You always come up with something I can use that is convenient, I may even do some mixed media throughout the pages for a little contrast. 🏷️✒️📒
loved this, but do you leave any pages plain to write /journal on? for those who want more writing spaces? I am actually doing a writing journal for a friend who ordered one, so we are using regular writing papers, with light stenciling, because she wants it strickly for writing in it at night...kind of a naked journal, no tags, but she liked idea of pockets here and there, and it's a real challenge planning it...but it will help me learn and grow. It is going into a 3 ring bound cookbook. ...Great video Tina, very helpful thanks
Thank you Karen. What I like to do is mix in say about 10 pages (which is then 20 sides) of plain pages for writing on. So then there is plenty of journal space and also lots of pretty pages too. Sounds like you are doing a great job for your friends journal, it sounds like quite a challenge , but will make a great cookbook, I am sure she'll love it x
Morning Tina, thank you for another brilliant idea. I have never thought to doing a ring bound journal, and I DO have rather a lot of them. I am now definatley going to be making one. Thank you for your inspiration. Can't wait to see how your journal progresses. Keep well and safe. Blessings and hugs. Diana
I do really love the ring bound journals Diana as they are so flexible and you are able to over stuff them so much but without it being a problem. Have fun making one. Stay safe also x
Hi Tina, these are great ideas for pages in ring bound journal. The envelope and the collage idea are brilliant! I’ve only made one ring bound journal and I feel like it’s a bit hard to turn the pages. So I’m interested to see how you continue on with this journal to see what I may have done wrong with the one I made. Have a great rest of your day. Hugs 🤗
Oh Tina, I’m delighted you’re starting a ring bound journal! My absolute favorite! I’ve been using cereal box covered with scrapbook paper but I think I’ll use my old 12x12 sheets that I don’t like. Great idea. Collaged page is genius. I’m always thinking maybe I should be making “real” journals with a lot of pages but I always include a lot of writing space. Ring bound gives you so much more scope. Made it chunky? Use bigger rings!Cant wait to see yours.
I just dug out some ring binders because I want to start a mini junk journal. I came across your video and pulled out some 12 x 12 papers and card stock which I will cut down to “mini” size. I think for the lighter weight papers, I will just put a sheet of card stock in the middle rather than using up my collage papers. Can’t wait to keep following you for more ideas.
Lol I have that same pink card earmarked for master boards. I LOVE your green and brown decorated page😍😍😍. 😆 tidying under the floor would be going that extra mile! This is the perfect album for folk that faff! Looking forward to seeing some more. You must have SO many projects going at once lol 💖
Lol, yes tidying under the floor! 🙃. I love those blue and brown together they’re just gorgeous aren’t they? Honestly, there are always so many projects I am wanting to do, there’s just never enough time, 🤭 x
"If you're thinking, 'well, that doesn't look very good so far...'" We aren't thinking that! We are thinking how creative you are and how lovely it is that you share all this inspiration with us. Don't worry, any of us who have ever collaged anything know that what it looks like in the middle is not the same as it looks when it's finished. We have confidence in you that it's going to come out great--which is why we all keep coming back for more. (I don't know why, just felt like I needed to give you that little pep talk today. You are awesome, Tina!)
Hi Tina, What a great start to your ring bound journal! Loving the way you created your envelope pocket page! Looking forward to seeing more of your pages and of course the embellishing lol! Thanks so much for the inspiration! Take Care, Hugs! X
Thanks for this Tina, I actually spent my weekend craft time mindlessly collaging an entire 12 x 12 paper pad that I wasn’t keen on. (Lost mojo due to a family bereavement). So I now have a large pile of suitable paper to try this idea out. I’ve never done a ring bound journal before so I’m looking forward to seeing more of this one. X
Perfect timing for this video as I am just starting a ring bound journal! Great ideas and ways to make pages! I do hope you keep going with a few more pages and inspiration. Thank you! 😊🌸😊
I loveeee ring bound journals! Can’t wait to see where you go with this one! They’re such fun, aren’t they? I see one in my near future, lol! tfs Jo Ann💕🦋💕
Yes, they really are fun aren't they Jo Ann, I love the way that you can over stuff them completely but it's never a problem, lol. Yes do make one soon x
Love this, I’ve loads of scrapbooking paper, I do incorporate them in my journals but these are being used in a bigger quantity, great work. Thank you xx😁❤️🇬🇧
Well , this blows my original idea right out of the water LOL I am planning on making a Family Journal complete with history and photos and ephemera from the past all included to record the history of my Moms family , I had a album in mind.... BUT this Album makes way more sense and lets me use what I already have in my long acquired stash . I want to make it Victorian style because the family goes back to the 1800.s. Example My Grandfather was born in Brixton in 1888 same time as the Ripper murders . ( I live in Canada btw .) then he moved to the US and Married my Canadian Grandmother . I also need to Journal alot with the photos as there are stories I need to include with the photos as most of the living relatives never knew them . Stories that I was told over the years as well as I am the only one in the family that knows the most . Very funny considering I'm the adopted one LOL . QUESTION should I use some of the Original photos to the book OR scan and print all the photos ? ( I HAVE TONS of photos ) ( I am going to scan most anyways to preserve them )
Oh your journal/album is going to be awesome. What a wonderful keepsake for your family to treasure for years to come. I would probably use the originals, like you say after scanning them x
Thanks, Tina, for the inspiration. I love making these and I am at home after having surgery. I need a project to play with while on leave. Love it so far :) x
That music has been going round my head and then - you stuck it into your collage. The Moonlight Sonata by Beethoven, first movement. So there. I want to do a ring bound journal so this has come at the right time. Thank you!
I do normally add those little hole reinforcers, but it's more for aesthetic reasons rather than actually reinforcing. The thicker paper really is quite sturdy. Also with regards to the glue, I am using Anita's Tacky Glue, this would often cause the paper to wrinkle, but again because of the thicker paper it avoids that problem x
