Im making a journal with 14 signatures, how do you suggest i deal with the rows? i know i have to do 14 rows but i dont know if i'll be able to have that leaf kind of look to it, or if it will even work out

How to punch in the book board

I use modge podge as that’s what I can get. Sometimes I can get Golden. I don’t think about ordering! I use those bright colored party plastic table cloths. The only time they failed to protect is when the cat walked across freshly painted paper and onto the wood floor! She was a good cat! Now that she’s gone it’s nice to see her paw prints on the kitchen floor! She was a fierce huntress!

Thanks for these details! I've been making handmade books now for at least 5 or 6 years, and many of these names are even new to me! I just now subscribed to you. Can't wait to see what else I can learn in here.

The number of times I needed to hear her say, you don't need to go buy paint, you have paint.😂😂...there goes my excuse to buy more paints. Get out of my stash😂😂😂

Thank you your style teaching is fabulous ❤❤❤

what type of thread did you use?

Thank you. This was very helpful.

I use lots of different types of paper, I love Arches hot pressed watercolour paper (185 or 300 gsm), and also Ca Grain by Canson (224 gsm) which is my go to mixed media paper

Looks absolutely great, was there any particular reason you put covers on the signatures before you bound them?

Yes, please, where is the full video and list of materials,

Retired but bookbinder, Do you have orb

Thank you for making these videos. I am learning so much about the craft that I want to delve into when I retire. But what is Jelly print?

Does your Sprocket actually print on photo paper? I also was in Italy last year November of 2023(my first overseas trip from USA! I am working on my Italy travel journal and am planning to add lots of my photos. Trying to decide if it’s worth it to get a small device rather than print through the store.

Yes it works on paper in exactly the same way but the paper needs to be cotton based watercolour paper, or washi paper works brilliantly. It needs to be strong enough not to disintegrate when you start adding water. don't soak paper (washi can go under the tap quickly). Just spray with water gently. I would not use a rag to rub off paper or the magic eraser - just gently rub with fingers.

Love what Karen does love Sketchbook Revival

Thank you so much Ali 💖I discovered one of Kate's embroidery kits years back inside a yarn shop in Oak Park, IL !!!

Does the fabric have ti be white

Thank you❤your teaching style is great!!! I love the pace visuals and that you did it twice. That’s so helpful to me as a learner. Thank you💝💝💝💝

Interesting, Ali….thanks for all the info. I made a book and had to put glue on top of stiches….the glue is taking a longtime to dry. It’s been 3 days drying. . And it s still a bit sticky….any tips..? The glue is ‘’PH Neutral’’…PVA

I’m brand new to this. I’m very interested in it. 😊

Great video! Try warm water the next time and see if it makes a difference. Thank you! Lngail from So Cal, USA

Thank you for posting this! I'm now going to make my own labels, instead of paying a ton of money on getting them printed.

I love interacting with other people

I don’t know how old this recording is and nor do I care…but I Loved Every Minute of it. I too have always loved craft…and art…but have never considered myself good at it. And nor do I care about that! I just love it. I’m now 76 and know how lucky I am to see ‘old’ age. I do like to work a few hours a week with the special needs adults I adore, and although I get paid for it I wouldn’t care if I didn’t…except I can buy more paint, paper, threads, fabric, books…paraphernalia aplenty with the little extra cash! Thank you so much for being you. It was awesome to see the non professional side of you…and I was thrilled to know that you sometimes say things that cannot be heard publicly. I join that club!

Hi! How can I find the full video?

I'm looking to create my first journal. It will focus on my family trip. I'm trying to decide what paper to use as the journal will have magazine clips, photos, stickers and a bit of Journaling (probably ink). Do you have any suggestions?

Thank you for sharing!!! Your art is fabulous❤

OMGosh... I really like this Paradox Zentangle. I used to Zentangle years ago but stopped for whatever reason, but mine were much more simplistic. Guess I need to get back to it. Thank you for sharing a pattern of your Tanging.

Thank you Ali, great introduction to Canva, hope you make more of these

so we're calling watching hours of you tube videos , "researching" now?

I wasn't even looking for diy tools- yet I'm making a Leather back journal for a Christmas present and need tools, this video is perfect!!

Great to see,from Western Australia.

Obviously watching this tutorial video a year behind time, but I loved it. These little match-box booklets are adorable. So many uses for them and any of them would make a fantastic gift. Even to make little stocking stuffers. Anything is possible. And yes... a running measurement total; figure out what size you want the pages to be, add 1/4" for the width, and then measure carefully. So much fun, and thank you so much for sharing your creativity.

This was a great tutorial. Please make more of these!

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Can you start from the beginning of this short video?

I've made several of these, but I've made mine bigger. Great fun for a number of ideas.

Lovely!!!

Can one transfer an image onto white velvet?

Carol from Canberra Australia

Absolutely love all your books so creative ❤

What a sweet, easy notebook.

Great video Ali! I love your way to speak and teach! Oh! and of course I loved drinking the Champagne too… ☺️🍾😉🥂🤩

Thank you Ali, thank you Karen.

I have been amored with origami since I was 6 yrs old., now 88 and still fold every piece Of paper I touch! I have made obis for many items however, ii know there is more than one way. All I find is Hedi’s version, can you direct me or show others please? ❤️ thank you

Maam Does your origional photo got lost in trimmings due to printing on cloth. Thank u for demo

Thanks for sharing! It's a very detailed video, loved it!🙏☀️

madam i know this book binding job i need job can you keep me

This was fantastic! And I’d love to see more tutorials on diy tools. Thank you 🩷