Hello Miss Busy Bee, lol. Thanks for showing us the process again. I love your master board looks, can't wait for the next video!! Hugs from California * L
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.
Hello Kathleen, I accidentally stumbled on your video searching for a wedding junk journal. Bravo ! Love your technique 🎉 thank you for sharing on TH-cam 🎉❤
@@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
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!
As always this was informative and helpful. As luck would have it I managed to secure an empty cereal box before my husband put it in the trash. Trying to salvage recycling items is like an Olympic sport in my house. If he gets mail in an interesting envelope, I have to leave him a message. LOL. I will be able to make two covers and will try some of your techniques.
Hi Kathleen! I'm not watching the videos in order (oops!!😊🤭), so I'm glad I've finally watched how you started the project, and specifically how you creased the spine 😃 Looking forward to seeing your masterboard process because unlike you I'm not a fan of how the sanded cardboard feels in my hands, so I prefer to cover it all with paper, etc..+ gel medium 😉. Thanks so much for sharing, Kathleen! Have a beautiful day! Hugs 🤗💕
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!
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.
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!
Thank you so much for doing this video! I learned a lot from your process. It's so fun to watch you think and play and move all of the elements around. Your covers turned out stunning!! Congratulations on 2k!
@@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.
You make such lovely journal covers. I have a question for you. When scoring on the cardboard should you bend it away from the score marks so the hinge is stronger?
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.
Awesome, Kathleen! I’m loving these series videos! Will you put a layer of matte medium over the complete cover including the back once this first layer is dry? Or do you leave the back with the sanded flat look? 😀💞
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.
I “wash” paper projects after sanding by painting with my favourite art brush with coffee or onion skins “stain”. I then let them dry and, if i am lucky, warped (i do like that). And only then i proceed with the next steps. I like the process to be slow (this way i always have something to look forward to).
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?
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 Have you thought of using the Fibonacci sequence for a journal? Here is what I am talking about .... th-cam.com/video/kkGeOWYOFoA/w-d-xo.html Even the music your hearing is based on the Fibonacci sequence.
@@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.
Thank you so much! I never thought of sanding the cardboard. You’ve changed my way of making covers.
So glad to help Joey! Thanks for watching!
I learn alot from watching your thought processes...and I too, have enjoyed frequent videos! Thanks again for sharing 😉
I’m so glad that these videos are useful Sheri! Thanks so much for watching.
Hello Miss Busy Bee, lol. Thanks for showing us the process again. I love your master board looks, can't wait for the next video!! Hugs from California * L
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!!
I'm so glad you did this video! I'd guessed how you did the spine but it was helpful to actually see it. Beautiful cover!
I'm glad as well Katrina! Happy to be helpful. Thanks for watching!
Hello Kathleen, I accidentally stumbled on your video searching for a wedding junk journal. Bravo ! Love your technique 🎉 thank you for sharing on TH-cam 🎉❤
My pleasure Alicia! I’m glad you found me - welcome!!
It was so helpful watching your process!
I’m glad to hear that Tammie! Thanks for watching!
Great ideas!
Thank-you Gina!
Excellent tutorial! ❤❤Thanks for sharing. I was amazed at the difference in having the stamps in the same place, but on top vs. under the die cut!
Thank you Carolyn! I’m happy about that and am glad you watched this.
Enjoyed seeing your design process!
Thanks so much Theresa!
That cover is beautiful. I am looking forward to a vid on composition. Thank you for all you do.
My pleasure Michelle Anne! Thanks as always, for watching!
Thank you for linking me to this! So great 😁
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.
Wow! You're a video machine these days! These little journals are so much fun. I really enjoy watching you make the covers.
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!
Great lesson. Thank you!
My pleasure Dawn! Thanks so much for watching.
As always this was informative and helpful. As luck would have it I managed to secure an empty cereal box before my husband put it in the trash. Trying to salvage recycling items is like an Olympic sport in my house. If he gets mail in an interesting envelope, I have to leave him a message. LOL. I will be able to make two covers and will try some of your techniques.
So happy to hear it Alice! Such an easy cover - I do hope you’ll try it.
Thank you Kathleen! I’m new to your channel and junk journaling so I found this very helpful.
A very warm welcome Carol! Thanks for joining me. I so happy to be helpful!
Hi Kathleen!
I'm not watching the videos in order (oops!!😊🤭), so I'm glad I've finally watched how you started the project, and specifically how you creased the spine 😃
Looking forward to seeing your masterboard process because unlike you I'm not a fan of how the sanded cardboard feels in my hands, so I prefer to cover it all with paper, etc..+ gel medium 😉.
Thanks so much for sharing, Kathleen! Have a beautiful day!
Hugs 🤗💕
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!
Love this video Kathleen! Did you know that the brush you want to find is in the make up aisle of the dollar store? That's where I found it.
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!
Thank you so much for doing this video! I learned a lot from your process. It's so fun to watch you think and play and move all of the elements around. Your covers turned out stunning!! Congratulations on 2k!
Thanks so much Anne! I'm glad you're interested.
Very interesting thank you
Glad you enjoyed it!
Do you you have a favorite size of finished journal?
This process is so amazing. Thanks for what you do. ❤
@@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.
You make such lovely journal covers. I have a question for you. When scoring on the cardboard should you bend it away from the score marks so the hinge is stronger?
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.
Awesome, Kathleen! I’m loving these series videos! Will you put a layer of matte medium over the complete cover including the back once this first layer is dry? Or do you leave the back with the sanded flat look? 😀💞
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.
I “wash” paper projects after sanding by painting with my favourite art brush with coffee or onion skins “stain”. I then let them dry and, if i am lucky, warped (i do like that). And only then i proceed with the next steps. I like the process to be slow (this way i always have something to look forward to).
Great idea Lena! Slowing the process does make it more enjoyable - I agree!
I enjoyed watching your video! Are the labels from an Etsy shop? I didn't recognize the name you mentioned. Thank you very much!
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. :)
Rule of threee what? it's a JUNK JOURNAL it's the rule of whatever you freakin want!
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 .... th-cam.com/video/kkGeOWYOFoA/w-d-xo.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.
husbands aren't trainable :)