You are an amazing teacher, you've made me feel that even I could do this! You are so calm, & your explanation of how & why things need to be done in a certain way is just perfect. Thank you x
thanks a lot Jane, your so thoughtful in your comments to me, I figure if you get the foundations right you can practice and make a journal any way you want to, using a recycled book makes a lot of sense, they turn out wonderful ♥︎♡☆🦋 hugs Donna
Hello, I was so glad to have found you! Your instructions are so easy to follow and you give confidence to us newbies. I have a journal (pages in) that I have to cover and you have helped me so much. I have subscribed as I am sure you have more wonderful lessons. Thank you.
Hi Jan, it's nice to meet you, It's great to hear that I have helped you out if you have any questions let me know and TᕼᗩᑎKᔕ ᗩ ᒪOT for the sub ♥︎♡☆🦋 cheers Donna
Hi Donna this tutorial is very helpful. You showed us how to extend the paper to 14" leaving an inch around so that we can wrap the cover. What happens if I have a larger cover and the 12" by 12" scrapbook paper also doesn't fully cover the lining inside? Thanks!
hi Grace, what i would do in that instance is cut the inside cover into pieces, a front a back and cover the inside spine area with a piece of cotton fabric or the same paper pretty much the same as the outside really ♥︎♡☆🦋 hugs Donna
I guess it’s just a matter of opinion really...Book size doesn’t really matter to me...you can always trim your papers... or if your papers are a smidge smaller than your cover...not a big deal...as far as the spine being glued, I’ve managed to work around that little issue as well, you can gently release the book “bed” from any book. I usually select books for the beautiful covers because sometimes I don’t want to cover them with papers/materials. Maybe just distress them a bit, add some lace, vintage fabric collages...
thanks for sharing what works for you Eva, as for releasing glued in text blocks and using the original cover, well that's for another video, I have a long list lol ♥︎♡☆🦋 hugs Donna
Hi JC thanks for your lovely compliment :) the tops come with the bottle, all you need to buy separately is a cap to go over the top, i haven't got one yet, i must look for one thanks for the reminder ♥︎♡☆🦋 hugs Donna
hey Vicki, no not really, if you use the the full piece for the front spine and back on the outside first, then cover the spine on the inside and pop the end sheets (covers) on the inside last 🦋 hugs Donna
hi MichaelineAngelo I have made this video here that will help you out, I used fabric for this cover th-cam.com/video/c2vXqhc83I0/w-d-xo.html cheers Donna
I also have taught book binding classes so I am super impressed by your care and details. Your instructions were perfect along with your finished cover. Well done 👍👍👍
Your tutorials are so precise by using simple methods and basic tools, it’s fantastic, thank you for this one I have my books ready but wasnt sure how to begin, thank you 🤗
I just purchased the same RDigest books from local op shop..Thank you so much Donna xx very very helpful. Was trying to decide wether to cover with fabric or paper..either way I love your way of covering xx💗💗💗😘👌😊
@@JunkJournalideas while Im waiting for you to do fabric cover, Im going to go back and watch your miter corner video and make it now..I think thats also brilliant for making those neat corners xx👌😊
Love the way you say here!
wow, thanks i love it that your here!! lol ♥︎♡☆🦋 hugs Donna
You are an amazing teacher, you've made me feel that even I could do this! You are so calm, & your explanation of how & why things need to be done in a certain way is just perfect. Thank you x
thanks a lot Jane, your so thoughtful in your comments to me, I figure if you get the foundations right you can practice and make a journal any way you want to, using a recycled book makes a lot of sense, they turn out wonderful ♥︎♡☆🦋 hugs Donna
The jig is a great tip, I will be making one. Your tutorials are patient and easy to follow. Thank you.
thanks a lot Carol Ann what a lovely message to leave for me :-) ♥︎♡☆🦋 hugs Donna
Hello, I was so glad to have found you! Your instructions are so easy to follow and you give confidence to us newbies. I have a journal (pages in) that I have to cover and you have helped me so much. I have subscribed as I am sure you have more wonderful lessons. Thank you.
Hi Jan, it's nice to meet you, It's great to hear that I have helped you out if you have any questions let me know and TᕼᗩᑎKᔕ ᗩ ᒪOT for the sub ♥︎♡☆🦋 cheers Donna
Hi Donna this tutorial is very helpful. You showed us how to extend the paper to 14" leaving an inch around so that we can wrap the cover. What happens if I have a larger cover and the 12" by 12" scrapbook paper also doesn't fully cover the lining inside? Thanks!
hi Grace, what i would do in that instance is cut the inside cover into pieces, a front a back and cover the inside spine area with a piece of cotton fabric or the same paper pretty much the same as the outside really ♥︎♡☆🦋 hugs Donna
@@JunkJournalideas thank you!
Thank you Donna. I always mess up my mitred corners. Now I know why 😀 Excellent tutorial. Phyllis ❤
ha ha i know i shouldnt laugh, but its not at you it's such a common thing that you have said, glad it was helpful! ♡☆🦋 crafty hugs Donna
I guess it’s just a matter of opinion really...Book size doesn’t really matter to me...you can always trim your papers... or if your papers are a smidge smaller than your cover...not a big deal...as far as the spine being glued, I’ve managed to work around that little issue as well, you can gently release the book “bed” from any book. I usually select books for the beautiful covers because sometimes I don’t want to cover them with papers/materials. Maybe just distress them a bit, add some lace, vintage fabric collages...
thanks for sharing what works for you Eva, as for releasing glued in text blocks and using the original cover, well that's for another video, I have a long list lol ♥︎♡☆🦋 hugs Donna
Great video, you explain really well........where do you get your small tops for sugarbelle bottles?
Hi JC thanks for your lovely compliment :) the tops come with the bottle, all you need to buy separately is a cap to go over the top, i haven't got one yet, i must look for one thanks for the reminder ♥︎♡☆🦋 hugs Donna
Donna, I have some Florentine paper which is large enough to cover the book in the one piece. Do I need to do anything different?
hey Vicki, no not really, if you use the the full piece for the front spine and back on the outside first, then cover the spine on the inside and pop the end sheets (covers) on the inside last 🦋 hugs Donna
How would I cover the entire book cover with one big piece of paper?
hi MichaelineAngelo I have made this video here that will help you out, I used fabric for this cover th-cam.com/video/c2vXqhc83I0/w-d-xo.html cheers Donna
Beautiful job. Thank you so much.
and I thank you to Mary 🦋 hugs Donna
Very detailed and helpful! Thanks.
oh thanks a lot Frances ♥︎♡☆🦋 hugs Donna
Learnt so much thank you for showing us x
no probs Loueen, happy creating and TᕼᗩᑎKᔕ for tuning in ♥︎♡☆🦋 hugs Donna
Im new. I enjoyed watching.
Hi Melissa nice to meet you, you've picked a wonderful craft to get into it's so much fun!! ♥︎♡☆🦋 hugs Donna
thank you doing it with you
good onya Gaylene, make use of your time at home, fabric one nearly ready :-) ♥︎♡☆🦋 hugs Donna
A great tutorial !
Thank you so much! Lorna 💛 ♥︎♡☆🦋 hugs Donna
Another great tutorial!
Thanks again! Sherry your the best!! ♥︎♡☆🦋 hugs Donna
Great idea, thanks
you're welcome Brenda ♥︎♡☆🦋 hugs Donna
I also have taught book binding classes so I am super impressed by your care and details. Your instructions were perfect along with your finished cover. Well done 👍👍👍
Oh thank you! Sara what a wonderful message to leave me, thanks a lot i love this!! ♥︎♡☆🦋 hugs Donna
Beautifully covered book.🌺🌺🌺
Thank you so much! Cindy these recycled book covers are a great technique for junk journals ♥︎♡☆🦋 hugs Donna
Your tutorials are so precise by using simple methods and basic tools, it’s fantastic, thank you for this one I have my books ready but wasnt sure how to begin, thank you 🤗
Awesome, Ammiel thank you! it will be good to get started, take your time and shoot me a uestion if you need to ♥︎♡☆🦋 hugs Donna
You're a very good teacher, thankyou!
Glad you think so Jennifer, I love creating my video's it's as much fun as creating craft ♥︎♡☆🦋 hugs Donna
Thank you so much for this Tutorial! I thoroughly found this so fascinating. I cannot wait to try this method. Tfs have a great week and stay safe 💕
You are so welcome Kem! thanks for tuning in ♥︎♡☆🦋 hugs Donna
Yours is the very best tutorial on covering a book for journaling. Thank you!
Wow, thank you! Jeanetta this makes me so happy that you think this way Yay! ♥︎♡☆🦋 hugs Donna
I just purchased the same RDigest books from local op shop..Thank you so much Donna xx very very helpful. Was trying to decide wether to cover with fabric or paper..either way I love your way of covering xx💗💗💗😘👌😊
good stuff Carol, I'm just doing the fabric one now, if you wanna wait for it, ♥︎♡☆🦋 hugs Donna
@@JunkJournalideas Brilliant!! Yes Donna, would most definitely love to see you do the fabric cover too..Thank you so much..xx👌😊💗
@@JunkJournalideas while Im waiting for you to do fabric cover, Im going to go back and watch your miter corner video and make it now..I think thats also brilliant for making those neat corners xx👌😊
Wonderfully explained. Need to try this method.
thanks a lot Evelyn, yes please do ♥︎♡☆🦋 hugs Donna
I appreciate your tutorials so much! TFS
aw♥︎♡ TᕼᗩᑎKᔕ ᗩ ᒪOT ♥︎♡☆🦋 hugs Donna
Amazing tutorial! Thank you!
Glad you enjoyed it Ardella! thanks again ♥︎♡☆🦋 hugs Donna