Since I started watching your videos a few days ago I have now been to at least 6 thrift stores and bought some wonderful children's books and a binder cookbook to create fun journals with if I can stop shopping long enough to get creative!
I hear ya, sister! Shopping for treasures is half the fun. Today I hit one of my favorite little thrifts and came home with soooooo much goodness. Now, I'm energized to get creating but laundry and vacuuming are calling my name. ugh. xoxo- gina
Very, very nice. Good to see how you used these books for your own remembrances. So much more interesting than purchasing a formal scrapbook or album; AND the little books get to live on and be loved along with the activities in your life.
The Winnie the Pooh book is so adorable. I just bought some old children's books at a library sale and thrift shop and you have given me such inspiration on how to alter them.
Hooray for you! I am so happy you have been inspired! You are gonna love this journey you are about to embark on Keep me posted on your progress and have fun! xoxo- gina
Your work is just so adorable. *haha* and when you have kids who don´t like to read but to craft, it´s the perfect gift, because the will read this book for sure, while working in it :o)
Hi again Gina! I'd like to ask your opinion about these punch and binding machines, if you don't mind, of course! Do you have a favorite; which one you think is best? Thank you and hugs, Simone :-)
Hey Simone! I can only tell you about the Zutter Bind it All because I haven't used any other brand. I love it. It definitely takes a lot of practice to get the hang of it. I have had the same machine for 9 years and it works just fine. I order my rings from amazon. I have tried to use other brand rings (Cinch) with the Zutter and the results were not the best. Thanks for asking. I hope this helps. xoxo- gina
You're very kind to answer! I've never used any and I see there is an argument between the Bind it All and the Cinch users :-) I will keep checking reviews and maybe I'll get one of them. I'm clumsy and don't have so much patience... the use of the Cinch seems easier, but I don't know... I love making books at home and it seems that having one of these machines would open many possibilities! Again, thanks a lot, I love what you do!
I am beginning to feel like a stalker...Since finding you yesterday I have watched a few of your videos and must say I feel very drawn to your style. I also ditched the 12 x 12 scrapbooks for something more personal and unique. Those huge books are so hard to share and crazy to store. I love the little golden books and kids board books. My thrift sells them for a dime or 15 cents. The illustrations are amazing and take me back to simpler times. Also, we are neighbors. I'm in Omaha. I've trekked to KC many times. The latest was to the The Grinter Sunflower Farm (I think that's outside Lawrence?). ok, enough. Just want to say thank you, I'm loving your videos!!
Hello Neighbor! I have a video about our trip to the sunflowers! Such an amazing place. I love Omaha. My parents used to live there and we would visit frequently. Snatch up those precious kid's books. They are so fun to use in journals. Thank you for your sweet words. I am so excited you are finding some inspiration from my channel! xoxo- gina
These are so cute! Love the size and that it has the original book pages intact with the addition of alternate pages and pockets.
Yes, thank you! This size is perfect for recording the small stories of of lives.
Your comment is very interesting to view,I hope you are doing fine
Since I started watching your videos a few days ago I have now been to at least 6 thrift stores and bought some wonderful children's books and a binder cookbook to create fun journals with if I can stop shopping long enough to get creative!
I hear ya, sister! Shopping for treasures is half the fun. Today I hit one of my favorite little thrifts and came home with soooooo much goodness. Now, I'm energized to get creating but laundry and vacuuming are calling my name. ugh.
xoxo-
gina
Your comment is very interesting to view
I hope you are doing well
Love all your ideas. So cute and inspiring.
Thank you, Sweet Mildred!
ps---I absolutely love your name :)
xoxo-
gina
Hi
Very, very nice. Good to see how you used these books for your own remembrances. So much more interesting than purchasing a formal scrapbook or album; AND the little books get to live on and be loved along with the activities in your life.
Yes! Thank you so much! Its nice to hear from people that appreciate stepping outside the creative boxes.
The Winnie the Pooh book is so adorable. I just bought some old children's books at a library sale and thrift shop and you have given me such inspiration on how to alter them.
Hooray for you! I am so happy you have been inspired! You are gonna love this journey you are about to embark on Keep me posted on your progress and have fun!
xoxo-
gina
they are so awesome I love your work .I want to make some. I know I will be watching your videos over and over.
Yvonne, thank you so much!!! I am happy that you have been inspired. Have a beautiful day!
xoxo-
gina
Awesome idea! I haven't scrapped in years but this looks like fun. I'm going to add it to my list of ideas to try. Thanks!
So precious !!
Thank you, Sweet Denise!
xoxo-
gina
Love all your "Happy" journals!
Life is too short to not be happy! :)
What a cute idea!
Thank you, Jessica!
xoxo-
gina
I really enjoyed your video, I alter books as journals and love that, I think I have found my niche!
Awesome! I am so happy to have inspired you.
Thank you, Sweet Pamala!
xoxo-
Gina
Such a great idea!!!!! Thank you for sharing!
Thank you for you kind words.
xoxo-
gina
Hello how are you doing
Your work is just so adorable. *haha* and when you have kids who don´t like to read but to craft, it´s the perfect gift, because the will read this book for sure, while working in it :o)
Love love love them all Gina....
Very Clever!
love this!
I love them, thank you for sharing!
Thank you, sweet Mustard Seed!
xoxo-
Gina
I've come over fro Shannon Green. I think your books are fabulous 💕
Nina Ribena Nina, you are so sweet. Thank you for you kind words.
Xoxo-
Gina
love your work
thank you, sweet Mayra!
Inspirational 😘
Hi again Gina! I'd like to ask your opinion about these punch and binding machines, if you don't mind, of course! Do you have a favorite; which one you think is best? Thank you and hugs, Simone :-)
Hey Simone! I can only tell you about the Zutter Bind it All because I haven't used any other brand. I love it. It definitely takes a lot of practice to get the hang of it. I have had the same machine for 9 years and it works just fine. I order my rings from amazon. I have tried to use other brand rings (Cinch) with the Zutter and the results were not the best. Thanks for asking. I hope this helps.
xoxo-
gina
You're very kind to answer! I've never used any and I see there is an argument between the Bind it All and the Cinch users :-) I will keep checking reviews and maybe I'll get one of them. I'm clumsy and don't have so much patience... the use of the Cinch seems easier, but I don't know... I love making books at home and it seems that having one of these machines would open many possibilities! Again, thanks a lot, I love what you do!
I love love love your books is you don't mind me asking are you using the cinch machine
Hello! I use a Zutter Bind It All machine. I got it in 2005. I love it.
Thank you for your sweet words. You are so kind.
xoxo-
gina
I am beginning to feel like a stalker...Since finding you yesterday I have watched a few of your videos and must say I feel very drawn to your style. I also ditched the 12 x 12 scrapbooks for something more personal and unique. Those huge books are so hard to share and crazy to store. I love the little golden books and kids board books. My thrift sells them for a dime or 15 cents. The illustrations are amazing and take me back to simpler times. Also, we are neighbors. I'm in Omaha. I've trekked to KC many times. The latest was to the The Grinter Sunflower Farm (I think that's outside Lawrence?). ok, enough. Just want to say thank you, I'm loving your videos!!
Hello Neighbor! I have a video about our trip to the sunflowers! Such an amazing place. I love Omaha. My parents used to live there and we would visit frequently. Snatch up those precious kid's books. They are so fun to use in journals.
Thank you for your sweet words. I am so excited you are finding some inspiration from my channel!
xoxo-
gina