The Very Easiest Junk Journal Cover - Cereal Box 

So glad to help Joey! Thanks for watching!

A very warm welcome Carol! Thanks for joining me. I so happy to be helpful!

My pleasure Dawn! Thanks so much for watching.

Haha - I know! I’m really pushing out the videos at the moment…sheesh! I could just do longer videos, but they take forever to upload and I hate to babysit them! Thanks so much for watching!

@@eetoved1758 Hmmm. I don’t think I have a favorite size. But 8.5x11 inches or 9x12 inches are probably the most common paper sizes that I run into. So a cover that is about 9X6 makes the process a little easier because I don’t have to trim so many papers. I happen to have a LOT of the old Readers Digest book covers and I love to use those, so that means I have to trim or fold all the signature papers down to 7.25 by 10.5 inches. I guess I don’t mind, but it does add a bit of tedium to the process - another step to go through before I can get to the “fun” stuff, haha. Which is decorating the pages. Thanks for the question.

Thank you Dion - that makes me happy! You ask a great question. The scoring on paper or cards really makes a difference in folding. The “proper” way to fold a score line is to fold into the raised or bumpy side of the line, so that this raised line is on the inside. This makes a clear, more straight fold with less of a chance that the paper will crack. And it may make the hinge stronger, sanding certainly makes the hinge weaker, haha. However - When I do a rounded spine with a cereal box or lightweight chipboard, the score is not going to be severely creased. I just want some movement in the spine. I want it to be smoothly rounded, not really folded. I have discovered that I prefer those bumpy lines to be on the outside, rather than the inside. I think it makes the spine “round” better, if that makes sense. And it makes it easier to sew the signatures in. However, if I fold a card or paper, I try to fold into the bump. Thanks for asking.

Yes, you mentioned it before, but I’ve checked again and again in the makeup sections as well as everywhere else in the stores - in different stores and they don’t carry it here! You must have a pretty good dollar store! BUT, I found what I was looking for today in Albuquerque in Hobby Lobby - not for a dollar, haha, but still pretty reasonable - $6.00. So I bough one in two different widths. Cant’s wait to try it out.

@@BeAgainBooks that same thing? Because if not, I can look at my dollar store and if they have any I can send them to you. Let me know

Yes, this is what I saw initially, so I am happily satisfied. I wish I would have thought of having you get me one -- thank you so much for that offer. What a sweetheart you are!

I’m so glad that these videos are useful Sheri! Thanks so much for watching.

Thanks Keryn! If I would put any kind of media on the back, like paint or stenciling, etc., then I would cover it with the gel medium. But, I am not planning that on this cover. Because I’m not planning on covering the inside either, I don’t have to worry about balancing the warp. So, I am planning to just leave this one with the flat sanded look. I have several personal journals that are made like this, and I really enjoyed using them - holding them in my hands and feeling that sanded surface. I guess I am very tactical in my journal preferences, haha. I will show a couple of others where I use media, so they will get a wider coat of gel medium.

Thank you Carolyn! I’m happy about that and am glad you watched this.

Great idea Lena! Slowing the process does make it more enjoyable - I agree!

So happy to hear it Alice! Such an easy cover - I do hope you’ll try it.

Thanks so much Kathleen - the labels are in a really great kit from StacyStories on Etsy www.etsy.com/listing/1131669698/67-vintage-labels-and-frames-digital-kit?

@@BeAgainBooks Thank you so much. I just purchased them. :)

Thanks so much Anne! I'm glad you're interested.

I'm glad as well Katrina! Happy to be helpful. Thanks for watching!

My pleasure Michelle Anne! Thanks as always, for watching!

I know! Videos have been coming fast and furious, haha! Who knows why I get these creative "storms", but it'll probably settle back down at some point. After the festival probably.

@@BeAgainBooks So glad we get to be part of that storm!!

Glad you enjoyed it!

I’m glad to hear that Tammie! Thanks for watching!

Of course it is Muggles! The “rule of three” is a principle of design for all of art. Many artists understand it as a fundamental tool in design. One may use it or ignore it completely. I freakin like to use it because I think it helps my composition look appealing. It’s okay if you don’t. And for me, the fact that it’s a junk journal is irrelevant. Of course you can make your journals however you wish, but just as you imply, I can also. Thanks so much for watching and for the comment!

@@BeAgainBooks Awesome!

@@BeAgainBooks Have you thought of using the Fibonacci sequence for a journal? Here is what I am talking about .... ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-kkGeOWYOFoA.html Even the music your hearing is based on the Fibonacci sequence.

@@mugglescakesniffer3943 it would be an awesome journal wouldn't it. I wish I understood it better. That was an amazing video!

@@BeAgainBooks Most all of them are amazing videos but most of the materials they use I cannot find a substitute for yet. I don't even have a sewing machine let alone acrylic paints. ect. They can write off those supplies as business expenses. They do great work.

Haha - what feels good is so personal, right? Well, masterboards are great fun and you can always use the paint and paste as well! Thanks for watching!

My pleasure Alicia! I’m glad you found me - welcome!!

Thanks so much Theresa!

Thanks for following through to the link Cassandra - hope it helps with your project.

@@BeAgainBooks it helped so much! I used all of your technique/tips. It was a wonderful, easy way to get these girls started with making their own journals

Hooray - I love to hear that the project was successful! Well done! Glad to help.

Thank-you Gina!