So glad you liked it. This is definitely one of my most popular videos. Thank you so much for watching and commenting. It really makes my day to see older videos getting attention.
That was so beautiful! Thanks for showing the how to's! I also want to thank you for not blasting us with nonsense music during those times where you were working and not talking. Elegant work. Gale Flowers
I have sat in awe this last half hour. The most beautiful notebook I've ever seen! I made a boring one for my granddaughter. I used wet glue and did not like the results. I have learned so much! Thank you!
Thank you so much for watching. One hint about using glue in altered notebooks is that it does work but less is more and often times you only need to go around the edges and just a small amount in the middle. I like using Aleene's tacky glue if I am going to glue onto covers of notebooks or in my junk journals.
Julie ,it absolutely beautiful ! Awesome job !! You can make me one anytime ,lol. I have not seen one so beautifully decorated and so much detail . Thank you so much for sharing . Blessings and hugs ,Carmen
WOW!!! This journal cover is Amazing!! I can't believe all the detail you put into it! I'm so glad I came across it! I'm definitely subscribing right now. TFS
Thank you Kim and thank you for suggesting that I do a tutorial on this. Sorry it took so long to get the tutorial up but glad you liked it and can't wait to see your version.
One of the best videos I have seen and it's shabby chic which I absolutely love. I am definitely subscribing and looking forward to watching your other videos.
I WISH I CAN A COMPOSITION NOTE BOOK LIKE THAT ONE BUT I DON'T HAVE LACES LIKE THE GORGEOUS ONES YOU USED. BUT THANKS FOR SHARING SUCH A BEAUTIFUL WORK. GOD BLESS YOUR TALENT . YOUR A GREAT INSPIRATION TO ME. ENJOY SEEING YOUR BEAUTIFUL VIDEOS. WOW YOU SHABBY CHIC REALLY GOOD THE NOTEBOOK. LOTS OF LAYERING LOVE IT. LOVE YOUR GORGEOUS TRIMS YOU USED .BEAUTIFUL WOOD FRAME IT CAME OUT AMAZING . LOVE THE INSIDE LOVE THE BAG WOW LOVE LOVE YOU DID AN AMAZING JOB. WOW I BET IT TOOK HOURS TO DO THAT AMAZING ART. THANKS FOR SHARING GOD BLESS HUGS..
Thank you so much! Once you have made a couple of altered notebooks like this they do come together faster. Usually the tough part for me is deciding what paper and laces I want to use. I try to pick up a lot of my laces at yard sales and thrift stores or buy them when they are on sale at the craft stores like Hobby Lobby as they can be spendy. I also recently purchased a wedding dress at the thrift store that I will be taking apart to use the laces and appliques on it for projects like this and then will use the material to make flowers out of so nothing will be wasted.
OMG Julie! I saw the thumbnail to this video with a different name and I was like, did someone swipe Julie's video?!!!! I had completely forgotten about the name change! LOL I was about to send TH-cam a notice! LOL Love your work girlfriend! Hugs!
Too funny! Glad you didn't put the video on notice. It was a tough decision to change my name on You Tube and realize that there will be some confusion for awhile but thought it was better to change it now and not 1000 subscribers later as I really wanted a little more of a crafty name. I hope all is well with you!
Nadia, yes you definitely can use mod podge or another type of artist glue to glue down the pages to the covers. I would recommend gluing small sections at a time and taking out any air bubbles as you go to reduce wrinkles and then once it is dry going over the top of it with another layer of mod podge.
I choose to gesso the edges so that when I use the distress tool to distress the paper edges and they rip a little it shows the white underneath versus the black of the original composition notebook. It is just a personal choice on my part and wouldn't have to be done. I just prefer the white gesso showing versus the black notebook for the shabby chic style. (hopefully this makes sense)
Deb, thank you so much for watching and commenting. Your comment made me smile today and I needed that. I am still in the learning process for the shabby style as mine oftentimes lean towards a more vintage style and I haven't quite mastered the numerous layers of laces on my shabby projects that I see so many wonderful women create here on You Tube. When I try to add more layers of laces to my shabby projects they usually don't look that great and just look like someone added one too many layers so I tend to use a little less and am usually happy with the results.
This Video is SIX (6) YEARS OLD!!!! & Yet it STILL Made My Heart Happy!!! ~🙏💙🙏~
So glad you liked it. This is definitely one of my most popular videos. Thank you so much for watching and commenting. It really makes my day to see older videos getting attention.
Thank you so much for this easy to follow instruction. Searching long for help to begin such a journal. Beautyful work and journal.
Thank you!
Such a beautiful journal! You made a most excellent creation. I love shabby chic. Thank you soooo much for teaching😊.
That was so beautiful! Thanks for showing the how to's! I also want to thank you for not blasting us with nonsense music during those times where you were working and not talking. Elegant work. Gale Flowers
Thank you so much for watching. I love creating shabby chic composition books.
Julie this journal is GORGEOUS, tyvm for taking the time to make it and sharing this with everyone. You do beautiful work. I can't wait to see more!
Thank you so much!
The notebook turned out gorgeous , Julie . Thanks for sharing !
Thank you!
This is absolutely beautiful, by far one of the best I have ever seen and much nicer than any I have made. Great work.
Thanks so much for watching and leaving such a nice comment. These notebooks are definitely fun to make.
I have sat in awe this last half hour. The most beautiful notebook I've ever seen! I made a boring one for my granddaughter. I used wet glue and did not like the results. I have learned so much! Thank you!
Thank you so much for watching. One hint about using glue in altered notebooks is that it does work but less is more and often times you only need to go around the edges and just a small amount in the middle. I like using Aleene's tacky glue if I am going to glue onto covers of notebooks or in my junk journals.
This is absolutely stunning. Thank you so very much for the inspiration and the tutorial.
Thank you so much!
Absolutely Gorgeous, Julie!!!! I love it. As always, you did a wonderful job. Thank you for sharing such an awesome tutorial. Carolyn
Thank you again!
THIS IS THE MOST AMAZING, GORGEOUS, & TALENTED NOTEBOOK I HAVE EVER SEEN!💜👍 Pat
Thank you so much! I always have fun making notebooks like this!
Thank you for sharing!!! Pretty project! I hope that you have a nice day!
Thank you so much!
Thank you so much. I´m Brazilian and I´ve been looking for something (so beautiful) like this.
Thank you so much for watching!
Hi Julie, this is absolutely gorgeous! I’m new to your channel & can’t wait to see more of your videos. Thanks so much! 😊
Thanks so much for stopping by and leaving a comment. Altered notebooks is one of my favorite things to create.
Absolutely love the tutorial and finished product.
Thank you so much!
Julie ,it absolutely beautiful ! Awesome job !! You can make me one anytime ,lol. I have not seen one so beautifully decorated and so much detail . Thank you so much for sharing . Blessings and hugs ,Carmen
Thank yo so much Carmen! I enjoy making these.
Very pretty. I love the papers and trim.
Thank you! I fell in love with this paper when I saw it the first time and just had to buy it.
WOW!!! This journal cover is Amazing!! I can't believe all the detail you put into it! I'm so glad I came across it! I'm definitely subscribing right now. TFS
Thank you so much for stopping by, leaving a comment, and subscribing. I appreciate it.
This is stunning. I absolutely love it!! TFS the process. Sparkle on doll
Thank you so very much!
Its gorgeous Julie! Enjoyed the tutorial! hugs
Thank you so much for watching. I had a few requests for how I did my last one so I recorded this one while I went.
wow, how incredibly beautiful. it's a true inspiration. tfs
Thank you so much Kris!
Julie, this is stunning. Enjoyed watching it come together. tfs
Thank you so much Debbie!
Great tutorial. Love the notebook. Tfs. God bless.
Thank you so much!
This is beautiful Julie!!
Thank you!
Omg it’s so beautiful and gorgeous 😘
Thanks so much for watching!
Love it, great layering technique, I will definitely try it.
Thank you so much for watching and commenting!
YES! This is what I've been waiting for! Thank you for sharing this!! Your layering is just stunning. Can't wait to make one myself!😍😍
Thank you Kim and thank you for suggesting that I do a tutorial on this. Sorry it took so long to get the tutorial up but glad you liked it and can't wait to see your version.
Absolutely gorgeous!
Thank you Carla!
One of the best videos I have seen and it's shabby chic which I absolutely love. I am definitely subscribing and looking forward to watching your other videos.
Thank you so much for watching, commenting, and subscribing!
I WISH I CAN A COMPOSITION NOTE BOOK LIKE THAT ONE BUT I DON'T HAVE LACES LIKE THE GORGEOUS ONES YOU USED. BUT THANKS FOR SHARING SUCH A BEAUTIFUL WORK. GOD BLESS YOUR TALENT . YOUR A GREAT INSPIRATION TO ME. ENJOY SEEING YOUR BEAUTIFUL VIDEOS. WOW YOU SHABBY CHIC REALLY GOOD THE NOTEBOOK. LOTS OF LAYERING LOVE IT. LOVE YOUR GORGEOUS TRIMS YOU USED .BEAUTIFUL WOOD FRAME IT CAME OUT AMAZING . LOVE THE INSIDE LOVE THE BAG WOW LOVE LOVE YOU DID AN AMAZING JOB. WOW I BET IT TOOK HOURS TO DO THAT AMAZING ART. THANKS FOR SHARING GOD BLESS HUGS..
Thank you so much! Once you have made a couple of altered notebooks like this they do come together faster. Usually the tough part for me is deciding what paper and laces I want to use. I try to pick up a lot of my laces at yard sales and thrift stores or buy them when they are on sale at the craft stores like Hobby Lobby as they can be spendy. I also recently purchased a wedding dress at the thrift store that I will be taking apart to use the laces and appliques on it for projects like this and then will use the material to make flowers out of so nothing will be wasted.
I absolutely love it thank you for sharing
Thank you so much!
Great tutorial Julie tfs
Thank you so much for watching. I have a lot of fun making these types of composition notebooks.
omg Julie this is stunning!!! tfs this DIY hugs D 😘
Thank you!
So pretty!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Thanks so much! I love decorating my notebooks in a Shabby Chic Style.
Very beautiful.
Thank you! Cheers!
Stunning
Thank you!
OMG Julie! I saw the thumbnail to this video with a different name and I was like, did someone swipe Julie's video?!!!! I had completely forgotten about the name change! LOL I was about to send TH-cam a notice! LOL Love your work girlfriend! Hugs!
Too funny! Glad you didn't put the video on notice. It was a tough decision to change my name on You Tube and realize that there will be some confusion for awhile but thought it was better to change it now and not 1000 subscribers later as I really wanted a little more of a crafty name. I hope all is well with you!
Yes. And the name is perfect! It tells the viewer what this channel was about. Hugs!
Beautiful x
Thank you.
Beautiful
Thank you!
Can you use mod podge to apply the front ,back,and inside covers.?
Nadia, yes you definitely can use mod podge or another type of artist glue to glue down the pages to the covers. I would recommend gluing small sections at a time and taking out any air bubbles as you go to reduce wrinkles and then once it is dry going over the top of it with another layer of mod podge.
so beautiful!!!
Thank you!
Why do gesso the edges only if your covering with paper
I choose to gesso the edges so that when I use the distress tool to distress the paper edges and they rip a little it shows the white underneath versus the black of the original composition notebook. It is just a personal choice on my part and wouldn't have to be done. I just prefer the white gesso showing versus the black notebook for the shabby chic style. (hopefully this makes sense)
OMG Julie! I love the notebook you made for me, but i love this one too! LOL r u willing to sell??? :D hugs, Sandi
Thank you Sandi! I always find it a compliment when people want to buy what I make. I am really glad that you like yours.
Pretty 😍
Thank you so much!
Great video new subscriber
Thanks so much for stopping by and leaving a comment. I always enjoy knowing what types of videos new subscribers are looking for.
Wow i love this. I have tried doing shabby chic but it comes out shabby trash lol
Deb, thank you so much for watching and commenting. Your comment made me smile today and I needed that. I am still in the learning process for the shabby style as mine oftentimes lean towards a more vintage style and I haven't quite mastered the numerous layers of laces on my shabby projects that I see so many wonderful women create here on You Tube. When I try to add more layers of laces to my shabby projects they usually don't look that great and just look like someone added one too many layers so I tend to use a little less and am usually happy with the results.
beautiful 🌹 😍, thank you
Thank you so much!