Thank you for a great idea! I think I'd enjoy doing this more than making a single topic gluebook. I also love to collect playing cards, postcards advertising art events, etc.
Margaret’s I just loved your journal! You are the master of collage! I’ve followed you since you began and it makes me so happy to see all your new followers doing your challenges, although nothing compares to your journals. Continued success to you!
Just for information...the Zutter Bind-it-All first became available in 2005. I owned a scrapbook store then and I sold them when they first came out. :)
Nice. After I take my son to work, I am going to have fun too. Thank you for being so inspiring. I just love those postal corners on envelopes. Never thought about letting them be a page all their own. Like I said, nice. have a good day.
I love your videos! I just recently subscribed to your channel and I'm glued to it. I'm fascinated by your creativity. Thank you, thank you Margarete! Hugs from Mexico City.
This is so inspirational to me! Thanks so much for sharing your talent! I have made so many albums and journals using my Bind it All that I preordered from my yummy stamp and scrapbook store(remember those!) back in 2005. The BIA is not perfect but it is small and simple. The Cinch is great but a bit pricey. They both have a learning curve but don’t get hung up too much on the rules. Again, super inspiring as always!❤❤❤
Awesome! Thanks so much for your comments about the Bind it All versus Cinch.. You are right. Good advice about not getting caught up on the rules. So glad you're having fin with it! 👍🏻💚🙂
Love your books. Smiled at the puppy chewed corner ... I have lots of kitten chewed book corners. Sweet memories of when they were kittens. Thank you for sharing!
I have a Zutter and it works well for my small projects. I haven't had much luck using it to make larger books, because I've found it difficult to get the "continuous" punching right, and finally just gave up trying. LOL. I would suggest buying a smaller size ring if you want less give in the size of book you made. I love seeing your collages and the mix of old and new papers.
I like it too, for small projects. You're right, it can be hard to get the alignment correct for punching the pages. That's another reason why pages of random sizes work so well 😉
Gorgeous! I’m not really one for leaving room for actual journalling, I like to fill up the pages and only remember when almost every page is covered. I’m trying to cut down on my overuse of pockets and tags - these days my journals are more Rolodex than crocodile😱 This is quite disciplined whilst leaving plenty of scope for embellishment. Thanks for sharing your ideas it’s been very inspiring😁
This eclectic idea is all ME! I love that you took "stuff" we all have and made pages from them and then collaged onto the pages. I can see myself pulling out postage stamps, rubber stamps, butterflies, playing cards, game cards, envelopes, postcards, oh my gosh, I'd better get started! Thank you for sharing! Joyce
Your books are always so inspiring. Since you mentioned the jiggle, I'm thinking you should be able to add more holes, by moving the larger papers either way in the machine. Although, I think with the smaller books, the smaller binding is adorable.
Hi Margarete, Thank you for your always inspiring videos! :) Have you tried adding more than 6 wire rings to make the books more steady? I guess only 6 to the hight you’re having on your books perhaps is what makes the unsteadiness😊
6 holes is all the Zutter can punch at one time. I could line them up and add more holes. but I'm afraid I wouldn't get the spacing right and it would look weird. I need to try it though, and see what happens. 😉
@@MargareteMiller Your zutter has an built-in-way to punch more holes perfectly. I’ve sent you a DM on Instagram with an explanation and some photos😊 I’m craftymys there.
its Zutter is newer than that , only about 13 , 14 years old . the blue one was the 1st one to comes out then they came out with the 2.0 version which is pink. I love my bind it all . I have the 2.0 version . the wires are what makes the book smaller or bigger , ( 7/8" 1/2' 1 " ect ), It has nothing to do with the machine it self . The cinch is HUGE , takes up way too much space and makes bigger round holes . like I said its the wires not the machine . all wires fit BOTH machines . to make it tighter you need to add more holes so the wire supports the book covers better . again it has nothing to do with the machine . the loosy goosie is due to the lack of wire. there are tons of videos on YT to show you some tricks .
I like when you do flip throughs of your collage books. I wanted to ask you if the green stamps in your collage are original or copies. It has been so long since I’ve seen green stamps. I can remember collecting them and then going to the green stamp store to trade them for items. Do you remember the gold bond stamps? Do you have any originals of those stamps? 😊
Those green stamps are original! I have a little bag full of them that I found at a thrift store. You can find them online and they're not expensive. They hold absolutely no value except for sentimental 😉. I have a few of the gold ones, but not nearly as many as the greens. Those were a lot more popular, I think. 💖
What size book or journal do you tend to choose? These two journals appease to be similar in size and not to large. I intimidate myself starting out of the chute because I tend to go to large and lose verve along the way, which of course equates to an unfinished journal. Every time!
Well as I do have all that’s needed to follow along, including the zutter ( a present from my daughter, years ago 😀) no reason not to start, this will be a first.
I'm so glad, Michelle! Let me know how you like using the Zutter and if you like how your book turns out. I'm on the fence about the Zutter but don't know yet if I want to get something else.
@@MargareteMiller for me I will carry on using the zutter , I am just using what I have. It’s ok for something like this , small projects, although I have made larger travel journals. The chinch was not out at the time. I believe the Chinch is better as you can nominate which holes you want cut where.& I think the shape of the holes may be different. I like the zutter holes for decoration also. I am glad I have found your channel, sharing your work and ideas. Thank you 😊
What is the book you are using for your gluebook? I like the size. Now that I’m thinking more about it, did you make it!? Tell us more about that. Thanks.
Hi Vicky, the purpose is to glue things -- whatever you want -- in them. Find papers that are pretty or interesting and paste them in a book or blank journal. It then becomes a gluebook. "But why?", you ask? Because it's fun to do. I don't think you need more of a reason than that. 🙂
Hi Judy, I started a group called the Collage Art Collective. The group is not on Facebook. It is here: collective.margaretemiller.com . I. do have a Facebook page, where I post some photos and updates on my latest blog posts. That's here: facebook.com/margaretemiller.collage.art
@@MargareteMiller Thank you for your prompt response. I am a newbie to collage art but think it will satisfy my desire to be creative. .junk journaling is not as relaxing to me as glue books or collage
Yes, I. don't usually write in them. They are gluebooks more than journals. You can make them any size you want, though, and you could always choose paper that has lines on it, for writing.
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That playing card with the stamps page is awesome
Thank you for a great idea!
I think I'd enjoy doing this more than making a single topic gluebook. I also love to collect playing cards, postcards advertising art events, etc.
Thanks Margarete. Now I know what to do with those postcards I've collected over the years! As always, love your collages and the way you share them.
Thank you for your kind words 🙂. I'm glad you got a few new ideas to play with for your postcards!
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Margaret’s I just loved your journal! You are the master of collage! I’ve followed you since you began and it makes me so happy to see all your new followers doing your challenges, although nothing compares to your journals. Continued success to you!
Thanks so much for your kind words, Cheryl ❣️ I love seeing so much interest in those assignments too. It makes me so happy!
Cute book I might have to make one like that
Lovely ideas all around. Thank you for the inspiration!
Hi Margaret ! Thank you for these inspiring gluebooks.
Just for information...the Zutter Bind-it-All first became available in 2005. I owned a scrapbook store then and I sold them when they first came out. :)
Nice. After I take my son to work, I am going to have fun too. Thank you for being so inspiring. I just love those postal corners on envelopes. Never thought about letting them be a page all their own. Like I said, nice. have a good day.
Awesome, Janet. I'm so glad you've got some new ideas to play with 🙂👍
Beautiful glue book! Thank you for sharing.......I admire your talent🌻🥰!
Thank you! 🙂
I love your videos! I just recently subscribed to your channel and I'm glued to it. I'm fascinated by your creativity. Thank you, thank you Margarete! Hugs from Mexico City.
Thanks, Dhar! ❤️
This is so inspirational to me! Thanks so much for sharing your talent! I have made so many albums and journals using my Bind it All that I preordered from my yummy stamp and scrapbook store(remember those!) back in 2005. The BIA is not perfect but it is small and simple. The Cinch is great but a bit pricey. They both have a learning curve but don’t get hung up too much on the rules. Again, super inspiring as always!❤❤❤
Awesome! Thanks so much for your comments about the Bind it All versus Cinch.. You are right. Good advice about not getting caught up on the rules. So glad you're having fin with it! 👍🏻💚🙂
These are fabulous!! Thank you and have a blessed day 🙂.
Thanks for sharing. So very creative!
Love your books. Smiled at the puppy chewed corner ... I have lots of kitten chewed book corners. Sweet memories of when they were kittens. Thank you for sharing!
Thanks, Margarete! I'm looking for ways to use up stuff. Love what you do.
Great video thanks.
I love these books. So inspiring!
Thanks. Always inspiring.
I have so enjoyed watching this!!! Gave me a wonderful idea for making a journal for an online class I am doing. Thanks so much.
Super!! I'm glad you got some new ideas 🙂
Love your eclectic journal! I laughed when you mentioned your puppy chewing up the corner of the one!😂
I know, I had a puppy who chewed my computer cable, my bank card, my work shoes, sandals etc.. I can relate ha ha
This is so inspirational!
Your eclectic gluebooks are AH-MAZING!! TYFS & for being such an inspiration!! 🤩💖
Thank you, Debbie 🙂
Margarete, I’ve found that using two smaller lengths of Bind It All wires, one higher, one lower, makes for a much tighter book.
That's a great idea! Thanks for sharing 👍🏼💜
Gorgeous 😍💖
Great as always!!!Thank you Mergarete.
Very helpful, thank you. ~ Lisa
I have a Zutter and it works well for my small projects. I haven't had much luck using it to make larger books, because I've found it difficult to get the "continuous" punching right, and finally just gave up trying. LOL. I would suggest buying a smaller size ring if you want less give in the size of book you made. I love seeing your collages and the mix of old and new papers.
I like it too, for small projects. You're right, it can be hard to get the alignment correct for punching the pages. That's another reason why pages of random sizes work so well 😉
Love it!!!
Gorgeous! I’m not really one for leaving room for actual journalling, I like to fill up the pages and only remember when almost every page is covered. I’m trying to cut down on my overuse of pockets and tags - these days my journals are more Rolodex than crocodile😱 This is quite disciplined whilst leaving plenty of scope for embellishment. Thanks for sharing your ideas it’s been very inspiring😁
I, too, don't like to overfill. It's a challenge in itself, just to get the book filled to the right proportions 😉
This eclectic idea is all ME! I love that you took "stuff" we all have and made pages from them and then collaged onto the pages. I can see myself pulling out postage stamps, rubber stamps, butterflies, playing cards, game cards, envelopes, postcards, oh my gosh, I'd better get started! Thank you for sharing! Joyce
I'm so glad you've gotten some good ideas, Joyce!! Have fun 🙂❤️
Your books are always so inspiring.
Since you mentioned the jiggle, I'm thinking you should be able to add more holes, by moving the larger papers either way in the machine.
Although, I think with the smaller books, the smaller binding is adorable.
Yes, for small projects I like the Zutter just fine. The books come out so cute! 🙂
Hi Margarete, Thank you for your always inspiring videos! :) Have you tried adding more than 6 wire rings to make the books more steady? I guess only 6 to the hight you’re having on your books perhaps is what makes the unsteadiness😊
6 holes is all the Zutter can punch at one time. I could line them up and add more holes. but I'm afraid I wouldn't get the spacing right and it would look weird. I need to try it though, and see what happens. 😉
@@MargareteMiller Your zutter has an built-in-way to punch more holes perfectly. I’ve sent you a DM on Instagram with an explanation and some photos😊 I’m craftymys there.
its Zutter is newer than that , only about 13 , 14 years old . the blue one was the 1st one to comes out then they came out with the 2.0 version which is pink. I love my bind it all . I have the 2.0 version . the wires are what makes the book smaller or bigger , ( 7/8" 1/2' 1 " ect ), It has nothing to do with the machine it self . The cinch is HUGE , takes up way too much space and makes bigger round holes . like I said its the wires not the machine . all wires fit BOTH machines . to make it tighter you need to add more holes so the wire supports the book covers better . again it has nothing to do with the machine . the loosy goosie is due to the lack of wire. there are tons of videos on YT to show you some tricks .
Great
I like when you do flip throughs of your collage books. I wanted to ask you if the green stamps in your collage are original or copies. It has been so long since I’ve seen green stamps. I can remember collecting them and then going to the green stamp store to trade them for items. Do you remember the gold bond stamps? Do you have any originals of those stamps? 😊
Those green stamps are original! I have a little bag full of them that I found at a thrift store. You can find them online and they're not expensive. They hold absolutely no value except for sentimental 😉. I have a few of the gold ones, but not nearly as many as the greens. Those were a lot more popular, I think. 💖
Do you put the whole book together then collage? Or do the pages, collage then put together
I put the book together and then collage on the pages.
What size book or journal do you tend to choose? These two journals appease to be similar in size and not to large. I intimidate myself starting out of the chute because I tend to go to large and lose verve along the way, which of course equates to an unfinished journal. Every time!
Hi Robyn, I typically go for about 4" x 6", which is about the size of a postcard. Sometimes I go up to 5" x 7", too.
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Well as I do have all that’s needed to follow along, including the zutter ( a present from my daughter, years ago 😀) no reason not to start, this will be a first.
I'm so glad, Michelle! Let me know how you like using the Zutter and if you like how your book turns out. I'm on the fence about the Zutter but don't know yet if I want to get something else.
@@MargareteMiller for me I will carry on using the zutter , I am just using what I have. It’s ok for something like this , small projects, although I have made larger travel journals. The chinch was not out at the time. I believe the Chinch is better as you can nominate which holes you want cut where.& I think the shape of the holes may be different. I like the zutter holes for decoration also. I am glad I have found your channel, sharing your work and ideas. Thank you 😊
I may have missed it but can you tell me what the dimensions of the book are please.
I use lots of postcards, which are 4" x 6", so the covers are just a bit larger than that. 🙂
What is the book you are using for your gluebook? I like the size. Now that I’m thinking more about it, did you make it!? Tell us more about that. Thanks.
Yes, I made it, using different sized papers. The covers are the size of a postcard (4x6) so that’s the approx size.
What is the purpose of a gluebook?
Hi Vicky, the purpose is to glue things -- whatever you want -- in them. Find papers that are pretty or interesting and paste them in a book or blank journal. It then becomes a gluebook. "But why?", you ask? Because it's fun to do. I don't think you need more of a reason than that. 🙂
@@MargareteMiller So, then you use it as a regular journal?
what is the name of the facebook page you started for your followers?
Hi Judy, I started a group called the Collage Art Collective. The group is not on Facebook. It is here: collective.margaretemiller.com . I. do have a Facebook page, where I post some photos and updates on my latest blog posts. That's here: facebook.com/margaretemiller.collage.art
@@MargareteMiller Thank you for your prompt response. I am a newbie to collage art but think it will satisfy my desire to be creative. .junk journaling is not as relaxing to me as glue books or collage
How do you write on them looks like there's no room to write
I don't think glue books are intended to be written on, they're just for sticking things in.
Yes, I. don't usually write in them. They are gluebooks more than journals. You can make them any size you want, though, and you could always choose paper that has lines on it, for writing.