I agree with you about the crocodile. i have the same problem, and it is differently overpriced. I really like your tools that you have to make the holes .
I made my first ever junk journal last night from a cold medicine box! I can see it is going to take practice but it worked. It fit three signatures and now I’m having fun decorating. I’m brand new so don’t have paper stashes but working with what I have. Thank you for such clear instructions and beautiful journals!
Oh my goodness this is so wonderful I'm going to buy these immediately. I made my first comment because I just really liked what you had to say and then I watched you punch these holes and I just love it thank you thank you thank you again for your video❤❤❤❤❤❤
Thank you so much for watching. I'm glad you will investigate the punches... I really use them so much more than any hole making tool. I appreciate your comment, your enthusiasm and you taking the time to watch.
I am a list maker! This will be perfect for when I make a list, then loose it somewhere on my desk! No more lost lists! And I can discard or refill the book with more papers when needed, because of the binding! Awesome, thanks!
Lizzy I am a list maker too!!!! AND YES.. you can just refill as you need it. Perfect place to put papers you want to recycle as you will just be writing on them and discarding. Thanks for your support and enthusiasm. It is appreciated!
@@MichelleRaeLandry I just had another idea for these books! My favorite bank lady told me to keep all my receipts..haha..but actually having a fun place to put them will give me the encentive to do that! Whoohooo! Thanks again!
Oh my goodness, Michelle, these are just darling!! Such a fun and informative video! Thanks so much for using my kit! I love the way it looks on your adorable books! Hugs, Barbara
VERY very CUTE. I've, been saving cracker, cereal, food bar, and even really tiny and skinny misc. boxes for a long time. I am just waiting for my broken arm to heal and then nothing can stop me from making my journals. I am so excited to start. Thank you so much for the inspiration and the steps to make this sort of journal. BTW, I am exactly like you except I am more of a bull in a china shop as I constantly knock things on the floor and make little (and sometimes big) mistakes when I'm making a variety of things. Your positive, honest dialogue gives me much hope that I can make these too. Thank you, Michelle. XOXOJANE
Jane thank you so much for the encouragement and the kind words. I'm sorry you have a broken arm, but I hope you enjoy dreaming about your box journals and curating things to make the with so that when you are better you can be that creative bull in a china shop (what my parents called me my whole life). What we "bulls" lack in physical grace I think we make up in enthusiasm and creativity. LOL I hope you are back to full health soon! xo
I am so new to this and can I just say how happy I am to see you do a none sewing book. I did one small one I suck at sewing plus I have bad fingers. I have the croc also HATE IT ! Going to get the fiskars ! Thank you Cricket from Nor Ca
Hi Cricket! Thanks for tuning in and for the comment. I hope you find the no sew binding effective and easier than sewing. Keep at it and soon you will be an expert!
Michelle, I am hooked on your hole punch system. Loved this tutorial...everything about it I LOVED 😍 thank you so much for sharing ❤️ I'm so fed up with the Crop-A-Dile too, but I still use it and struggle. I've learned so much from you and found so many fun easy tools and great books youve shared with us all .....your definitely my go to gal 🥰 xoxo
I had a cropodile which broke after a few months so I purchased the spring loaded ones a while ago, after seeing one of your back videos. So glad I did, it is useful. Enjoying watching Michelle. TFS x
Oh no Mary...I'm sorry to hear about your Cropodile because it is one of the more expensive gadgets. I'm glad the spring loaded Fiskars are working for you. I wish I had found them earlier on in this paper craft obsession but happy to be working with them now. Thanks for contributing to the conversation and for your support!
BRILLIANT! I can't wait to try this. Also, I could never afford a crocoile, so felt limited in what I could do without one. Can't wait to buy the tools you used.
Thanks for watching! I hope you can find the Fiskars set or something similar for a reasonable rate, crafting supplies shouldn't break the bank! Best wishes to you!
I made a journal using this technique for a Christmas gift. It is so much easier isn't it. I haven't done much stamping on fabric, I forget so I'm going to sort out some of my stamps after this. Always love to see what you are up to. Tku for the inspiration Michelle. Enjoyed the video. X
Thanks Mary! I'll admit it I always default first to anything without sewing. I'm just not great at it. I'm glad I'm in good company with you! Thanks for watching. xo
Hi Juanita...thanks for subbing and WELCOME! I hope you enjoy this project and that you feel good about your result, and Easter journal sounds great. I appreciate you watching and happy crafting!
Awh so sweet! I just found you via Nellie & Ruth on Instagram. So Joe I’m gonna go combine a box of spaghetti so I have a box to play with & make this journal 🤦♀️ too cute!
Awww thanks for this comment and I hope you enjoyed your pasta night, did you end up making a journal? If so I hope you enjoyed the process! Thanks for watching!
@@MichelleRaeLandry not yet -but I will -re-organizing craft supplies -recovering from hand surgery -ended up dropping a box of spaghetti all over floor 🤦♀️ so I have a box now 👍 I’ll post once I do make one!
I completely agree with you about the cropodile. In my opinion it's a piece of crap that is not consistent and also my opinion is that people are getting rich off of the folks that want to have the top-of-the-line junk journaling tools and it's disgusting to me!!! By the way thank you for this video I love the journal❤❤❤❤
I think I've annoyed a few people with my remarks, but I do consistently hear from folks who aren't a big fan or can't afford it. It's not a necessary tool when there are so many options on the market. I'll admit I fell for many shiny toys at the beginning of my Junk Journal Journey, but the basics are what I use the most.
I have the link in my favorites list in the info. box below (Amazon list). Feel free to get the name and model number from that list and then you can search for a retailer maybe by you?
Love this series and the covers turned out so beautiful! I only wondered why you on this one you wrapped the elastic alive the spine? Given that you did use elastic on this one, you could have strung the elastic like a traveler's notebook, saved half the elastic and not had the strings on the outside of the spine. Any particular reason, if I may ask? Thanks so much for sharing. Love your punches. :-)
Hi there, sorry for the late reply. HonestlyI don't think I really thought about it, when I create on camera I'm thinking of a lot of things at the same time, including staying in frame, what I'm saying etc. So It just happened as it happened and there wasn't a specific reason. Having said that I think you bring up a valid point and if someone is short of material that is a great factor to think about. Thanks for the question and for watching.
The Cropodile...it's not without merit... I think it punches holes through thick card stock well ...however having said that I think this cheaper option is more reliable and more versatile. Maybe I'm the only one that feels this way. Thanks so much for watching and contributing to the conversation. Newbies definitely should know their options before buying.
I don't love the crop a dile either and I have 1 big one and 2 small ones. What is the link to your little set because I have tried to find one like Rachel on Roxy Creations but I can't locate it, with the little cutting mat as well. It's a good set of videos. Thank you. Ah the handheld isn't as strong... that's the only good thing with the crop o .
Hi There, sorry for the delay in response. When I first found my eyelet/punch set, it was very inexpensive, it is by FISKARS. In the last couple of years, I believe the secret is out and it has doubled in price, and not that far off from the crop-o-dile investment I'm sad to say. My recommendation is to look for (Fiskars Eyelet Setters, 3 Piece Set ) on Ebay, that seems to be the only place I can still find it at its original price . (which was around $12 - but now is double!)
Hi Lorena, if you have a specific tool you want to know about let me know and I'll give you more info. Most of the tools I have on an Amazon list (just so people can see specifics) and that should be in my info. box below the video. Thanks for watching.
I'm glad I'm not alone, what I am not glad about is that I'm finding the set I've recommended has doubled in price, perhaps it's getting more popular. I loved that is was affordable and I hope the price returns to normal. Thanks for weighing in!
Come on get with the times. after 20 years I can really say the Cropadile is the best investment I’ve ever made hands down. Your method is old fashioned and clunky and takes a lot of time and it’s noisy
This comment made me chuckle … we will have to agree to disagree on this one… I find this set way easier and faster than the crop-a-dile, I get better results and I can punch and set anywhere on the page… which the crop-a-dile can’t do. I will however agree this is noisier. 😜 I knew I’d anger some Cropadile faithful, luckily we can all pick our favorites and agree on our love of paper. Peace! ✌️
@@MichelleRaeLandry Well I’m glad it made you chuckle😀 I was just sewing a journal today with the awl to punch holes and I was just thinking that I should Have used the Cropadile to get through the quite thick bindings on the spine of my journal but yes to each their own. I used to use your method before the Cropadile was invented and I always hated making eyelets
@@MsLouisVee I know exactly the type of setters you are talking about. They scare me. These are way easier than that and set regular eyelets, but I totally get you. I will agree on that point the COD punches through some thick materials… I do still reach for it for that purpose alone. Have fun with your journal… I’ll be over hear making too much noise. 😆😆😆
I agree with you about the crocodile. i have the same problem, and it is differently overpriced. I really like your tools that you have to make the holes .
Thanks for watching. There are lots of other options to the crowd-o-dile for sure! Appreciate you!
These are both gorgeous! You’re an artist ❤
Thank you so much!
I will never look at a mac n cheese box in the same way ever again!!😍
Right??? I’m such a box hoarder. Boxes with cut out shapes and windows are something I always keep too!
@@MichelleRaeLandry made a journal after watching (aka binging) ur videos . Finishing this weekend And will tag u on IG🥰
@@thevintagepeony thank you! I’d love to see it. Tag me on @tape_n_twine
I made my first ever junk journal last night from a cold medicine box! I can see it is going to take practice but it worked. It fit three signatures and now I’m having fun decorating. I’m brand new so don’t have paper stashes but working with what I have. Thank you for such clear instructions and beautiful journals!
Oh I love that tool, amazing 😮
Thank you so much for watching! I'm so sorry this comment is so late.
Oh my goodness this is so wonderful I'm going to buy these immediately. I made my first comment because I just really liked what you had to say and then I watched you punch these holes and I just love it thank you thank you thank you again for your video❤❤❤❤❤❤
Thank you so much for watching. I'm glad you will investigate the punches... I really use them so much more than any hole making tool. I appreciate your comment, your enthusiasm and you taking the time to watch.
I am a list maker! This will be perfect for when I make a list, then loose it somewhere on my desk! No more lost lists! And I can discard or refill the book with more papers when needed, because of the binding! Awesome, thanks!
Lizzy I am a list maker too!!!! AND YES.. you can just refill as you need it. Perfect place to put papers you want to recycle as you will just be writing on them and discarding. Thanks for your support and enthusiasm. It is appreciated!
@@MichelleRaeLandry I just had another idea for these books! My favorite bank lady told me to keep all my receipts..haha..but actually having a fun place to put them will give me the encentive to do that! Whoohooo! Thanks again!
@@lizzyanthus1 Love that idea!!!!
I agree, the crapadile gives me fits.
Haha - you made me giggle! 🤭
Love, love these!
Thank so much!!! xo
Oh my goodness, Michelle, these are just darling!! Such a fun and informative video! Thanks so much for using my kit! I love the way it looks on your adorable books! Hugs, Barbara
Barbara thank you for taking the time to watch, I’m glad you approve of how I used your kit. Hugs back!
👏Wow! Enjoyed it.
Thanks so much Joyce!
All of your “box journals” turned out SO cute. LOVE! 😍❤️😍
Thanks Marcia, I will say Barbaras kit made it so easy....honestly her designs were so easy to work with.
I love these books. Thank you for sharing your talent with us. I just picked up that set of hole punches at the second hand store for $2. Love them.
Wonderful thrifted deal! Thanks for watching and commenting!
VERY very CUTE. I've, been saving cracker, cereal, food bar, and even really tiny and skinny misc. boxes for a long time. I am just waiting for my broken arm to heal and then nothing can stop me from making my journals. I am so excited to start. Thank you so much for the inspiration and the steps to make this sort of journal. BTW, I am exactly like you except I am more of a bull in a china shop as I constantly knock things on the floor and make little (and sometimes big) mistakes when I'm making a variety of things. Your positive, honest dialogue gives me much hope that I can make these too. Thank you, Michelle. XOXOJANE
Jane thank you so much for the encouragement and the kind words. I'm sorry you have a broken arm, but I hope you enjoy dreaming about your box journals and curating things to make the with so that when you are better you can be that creative bull in a china shop (what my parents called me my whole life). What we "bulls" lack in physical grace I think we make up in enthusiasm and creativity. LOL I hope you are back to full health soon! xo
I so agree about the cropadile. I love the spring punches too!! 😀
Thanks Krys! I'm glad I am not the only one, everyone else seems to love it. Thanks for watching and commenting.
Love your books
Thank you so much Erlinda, that means so much!
I just found your channel and I love these Box Journals. Thank you for sharing!
Glad you like them! Thank you so much for watching and commenting!
New to your channel I’m inspired in making some of my own you make soooo easy ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤
Thank you Martha!!! I hope you have fun creating.
Cool eyelet setter
I wish I had found it sooner. Thanks for watching!
Wonderful!!
Thanks for watching!
Love your approach to your projects. Love how you explain things. I'm inspired today thank you
Stacy that makes me so happy. Thanks for watching, commenting and I hope you will come back again. Happy Crafting!
These are so gorgeous. I have a similar tool for punching holes but I like yours more. Thanks Michelle. 🌷
thanks Helen for watching and commenting! Those punching tools are really so versatile! (and more affordable for sure!)
Fantastic❤
Thank you so much!
I wish i would have heard about you earlier but I bought the crop a dial
Crop-a-Diles are loved by many, I hope you will be one of them. If you aren’t, now you know if another option! Best of luck and happy crafting!
Love the idea i recycle boxes too so, you got some great ideas.
Thank you so much! I'm so sorry this comment is so late.
I am so new to this and can I just say how happy I am to see you do a none sewing book. I did one small one I suck at sewing plus I have bad fingers. I have the croc also HATE IT ! Going to get the fiskars !
Thank you
Cricket from Nor Ca
Hi Cricket! Thanks for tuning in and for the comment. I hope you find the no sew binding effective and easier than sewing. Keep at it and soon you will be an expert!
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So cute love them ❤❤❤❤❤
Thank you Martha!
Michelle, I am hooked on your hole punch system. Loved this tutorial...everything about it I LOVED 😍 thank you so much for sharing ❤️ I'm so fed up with the Crop-A-Dile too, but I still use it and struggle. I've learned so much from you and found so many fun easy tools and great books youve shared with us all .....your definitely my go to gal 🥰 xoxo
Oh Barbie thanks for this kind comment and I'm glad I'm not the only one that is fed up wit my "crap-o-dile" LOL. Thanks for the support!
wow it turned out amazing .love it
Thank you so much! Thanks for watching!
I had a cropodile which broke after a few months so I purchased the spring loaded ones a while ago, after seeing one of your back videos. So glad I did, it is useful. Enjoying watching Michelle. TFS x
Oh no Mary...I'm sorry to hear about your Cropodile because it is one of the more expensive gadgets. I'm glad the spring loaded Fiskars are working for you. I wish I had found them earlier on in this paper craft obsession but happy to be working with them now. Thanks for contributing to the conversation and for your support!
BRILLIANT! I can't wait to try this. Also, I could never afford a crocoile, so felt limited in what I could do without one. Can't wait to buy the tools you used.
Thanks for watching! I hope you can find the Fiskars set or something similar for a reasonable rate, crafting supplies shouldn't break the bank! Best wishes to you!
I made a journal using this technique for a Christmas gift. It is so much easier isn't it. I haven't done much stamping on fabric, I forget so I'm going to sort out some of my stamps after this. Always love to see what you are up to. Tku for the inspiration Michelle. Enjoyed the video. X
Thanks Mary! I'll admit it I always default first to anything without sewing. I'm just not great at it. I'm glad I'm in good company with you! Thanks for watching. xo
Thank you because I was considering getting one. But I simply can't afford it!!! I found a Japanese hole punch, only for a few dollars!!! 😊
I'm glad you found a punch that works for you.
New subbie. You made this look soooooo easy. I'm going to try an Easter one
Hi Juanita...thanks for subbing and WELCOME! I hope you enjoy this project and that you feel good about your result, and Easter journal sounds great. I appreciate you watching and happy crafting!
New subbie
Thank you so much for subscribing! Welcome, I'm so glad you are here.
Awh so sweet! I just found you via Nellie & Ruth on Instagram. So Joe I’m gonna go combine a box of spaghetti so I have a box to play with & make this journal 🤦♀️ too cute!
Awww thanks for this comment and I hope you enjoyed your pasta night, did you end up making a journal? If so I hope you enjoyed the process! Thanks for watching!
@@MichelleRaeLandry not yet -but I will -re-organizing craft supplies -recovering from hand surgery -ended up dropping a box of spaghetti all over floor 🤦♀️ so I have a box now 👍 I’ll post once I do make one!
@@agirlfromthebayou4915 best of luck recovering from surgery!!! Take your time to heal, you need those hands healthy! Take Care!
Maybe thread the strings for binding through a needle
Thanks for the tip.
I completely agree with you about the cropodile. In my opinion it's a piece of crap that is not consistent and also my opinion is that people are getting rich off of the folks that want to have the top-of-the-line junk journaling tools and it's disgusting to me!!! By the way thank you for this video I love the journal❤❤❤❤
I think I've annoyed a few people with my remarks, but I do consistently hear from folks who aren't a big fan or can't afford it. It's not a necessary tool when there are so many options on the market. I'll admit I fell for many shiny toys at the beginning of my Junk Journal Journey, but the basics are what I use the most.
@@MichelleRaeLandry totally agree!!
Great journals! Great tips and ideas! Well done! Would love to find the spring loaded eyelet tool, that looks so much easier. Thank you for sharing!
I have the link in my favorites list in the info. box below (Amazon list). Feel free to get the name and model number from that list and then you can search for a retailer maybe by you?
Love this series and the covers turned out so beautiful! I only wondered why you on this one you wrapped the elastic alive the spine? Given that you did use elastic on this one, you could have strung the elastic like a traveler's notebook, saved half the elastic and not had the strings on the outside of the spine. Any particular reason, if I may ask? Thanks so much for sharing. Love your punches. :-)
Hi there, sorry for the late reply. HonestlyI don't think I really thought about it, when I create on camera I'm thinking of a lot of things at the same time, including staying in frame, what I'm saying etc. So It just happened as it happened and there wasn't a specific reason. Having said that I think you bring up a valid point and if someone is short of material that is a great factor to think about. Thanks for the question and for watching.
ahhh i just bought a cropodile last year after.. wish i knew about this earlier
The Cropodile...it's not without merit... I think it punches holes through thick card stock well ...however having said that I think this cheaper option is more reliable and more versatile. Maybe I'm the only one that feels this way. Thanks so much for watching and contributing to the conversation. Newbies definitely should know their options before buying.
Good video but measurements help me with this kind of craft. And about how many sheets did you put in the spaghetti signatures?
About 8 sheets per signature. Thank you so much for watching! I'm so sorry this comment is so late.
I don't love the crop a dile either and I have 1 big one and 2 small ones. What is the link to your little set because I have tried to find one like Rachel on Roxy Creations but I can't locate it, with the little cutting mat as well. It's a good set of videos. Thank you. Ah the handheld isn't as strong... that's the only good thing with the crop o .
Hi There, sorry for the delay in response. When I first found my eyelet/punch set, it was very inexpensive, it is by FISKARS. In the last couple of years, I believe the secret is out and it has doubled in price, and not that far off from the crop-o-dile investment I'm sad to say. My recommendation is to look for (Fiskars Eyelet Setters, 3 Piece Set ) on Ebay, that seems to be the only place I can still find it at its original price . (which was around $12 - but now is double!)
Link to the punch you use please, can’t find it
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Fiskars Eyelet set
What are the name of the tools you used?
Hi Lorena, if you have a specific tool you want to know about let me know and I'll give you more info. Most of the tools I have on an Amazon list (just so people can see specifics) and that should be in my info. box below the video. Thanks for watching.
Where to get the tool used
All the tools should be listed in the box under the video.
Nope, I agree...gave mine away...too complicated and hard to use.
I'm glad I'm not alone, what I am not glad about is that I'm finding the set I've recommended has doubled in price, perhaps it's getting more popular. I loved that is was affordable and I hope the price returns to normal. Thanks for weighing in!
Come on get with the times. after 20 years I can really say the Cropadile is the best investment I’ve ever made hands down. Your method is old fashioned and clunky and takes a lot of time and it’s noisy
This comment made me chuckle … we will have to agree to disagree on this one… I find this set way easier and faster than the crop-a-dile, I get better results and I can punch and set anywhere on the page… which the crop-a-dile can’t do. I will however agree this is noisier. 😜 I knew I’d anger some Cropadile faithful, luckily we can all pick our favorites and agree on our love of paper. Peace! ✌️
@@MichelleRaeLandry Well I’m glad it made you chuckle😀 I was just sewing a journal today with the awl to punch holes and I was just thinking that I should Have used the Cropadile to get through the quite thick bindings on the spine of my journal but yes to each their own. I used to use your method before the Cropadile was invented and I always hated making eyelets
I’ve had my Cropadile for 10 years and I’m really going back-and-forth about getting the big bite Cropadile as well.
@@MsLouisVee I know exactly the type of setters you are talking about. They scare me. These are way easier than that and set regular eyelets, but I totally get you. I will agree on that point the COD punches through some thick materials… I do still reach for it for that purpose alone. Have fun with your journal… I’ll be over hear making too much noise. 😆😆😆
@@MichelleRaeLandry 😃😂😂