10 Best Books For Making Junk Journals ⭐ What To Buy And Why

[@joiedefi]

Here's a PLAYLIST JAM PACKED with more ideas and inspiration How To Make A Junk Journal kzbin.info/aero/PLqbiR8lE_j3uao0GSCYvoBlcqwR2RJday I add to it regularly so SAVE and SHARE it with your friends! hugs, joie xx

[@billienuhfer447]

Well done!!👍💞

[@joiedefi]

Oooh thanks!!!!💜😁👍

[@tgsdale]

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[@shirleygregory8458]

I love old books & buy lots if the price is right LOL! If I don't use a book in my journals, it becomes a home decor piece - just a few books with pretty covers piled up with vases of flowers, candles, vintage trinkets & dishes stacked on top! I love the look, feel & even smell of old books. I have the Victorian flower book as well - it's so beautiful. I rescue old dictionaries from the recycle bin at the end of the school year when we are all clearing our out classrooms no matter the age or condition. Our school library periodically clears out books that have been damaged beyond repair or haven't been checked out for a very long time. Some of the gems I found were books about early American history. The pictures of the handsome gentlemen, beautiful ladies, and old homes will be used to decorate journals and the mostly text pages will be wonderful for sub-straits for master boards. I've also discovered I can use glossy pictures by covering them with Matte Gel Medium (a product somewhat like Mod Podge) so they look less "new" and blend in with vintage papers better. I've also found older children's book with lovely illustrations - rosy cheeked children with short pants (boys) and dainty dresses (girls) from times gone by. Thank you for sharing your list of qualities you look for in books. I think I unconsciously looked for books in a similar fashion, so having you discuss these points will help me be more purposeful when looking at books (or I may just continue to buy everything I take a fancy to)! Take care!

[@joiedefi]

You have an unparalleled love of books, which I COMPLETELY understand 🤭🤣🤣👍💜 Thanks so much Shirley for sharing your passion. It's uplifting!!😁

[@robertakeirn1870]

Love this video! The folios are beautiful. My family tends to take books away from me when they can’t bear for them to be cut apart. I found a gorgeous book on Italian Opera and my daughter actually had tears in her eyes when she refused to let me use it for journalling!❤

[@suzettefaircloth7408]

I love my little GOLDEN GUIDE books, my chinese vocabulary book and my hand illustrated cook books for my journals.

[@joiedefi]

They are a great mix, thanks for sharing your book choice!!👍❤️

[@myzanyself]

I love this video. Of course, it makes me happy that I own some of the exact books you have shown. This is such a good list. My only additional suggestion would be a math or science book. I use them a lot for steampunk and masculine pages.

[@joiedefi]

Now that's a wonderful idea.... I have a quantum physics book that I use. Great suggestion!!👍💜

[@lauragaudry3402]

All great books! I love old foreign language books and vintage children’s books with large fonts. The mix of language’s and font sizes add real interest in my backgrounds. I also find Field Guide books a great source for fussy cutting animals, birds, butterflies etc. Hugs and blessings, ❤️🤗🇨🇦

[@joiedefi]

Absolutely excellent choices Laura, hugs too!!! 😁❤️👍

[@lucy7b]

Thank you, very similar to mine. I also collect books from the 1800s. Rachel Roxburgh inspired this. I have a butterfly guide for fussy cutting and several floras.

[@joiedefi]

That sounds like a beautiful collection...xx

[@lorenaashcroft8114]

I love your collection of books. I buy many at the Goodwill. Biographies from last century often have old photos or sketches that I like to use in my journals.

[@joiedefi]

They sound like lovely books!! 👍💜

[@Manifesting_Secret_Sketchbook]

I love old sketches and pictures of buildings I have found

[@jeweltompkins8532]

Again, thank you. Watching previous videos has already altered what I look for when book shopping: things like size, paperweight, and how text is visually pleasing. This video put it all into context. I will be watching it several times.

[@joiedefi]

Ooooh fantastic!!!😁😁❤️👍

[@YvonneCook-gv5pq]

I want to start journalling, & love books, so would happily have them floor to ceiling. My husband doesn't share my enthusiasm for books though, so this is a really useful guide. Thank you! ☺️

[@allisonjames2923]

I hope you scan & print that gorgeous Victorian Flowers book. It’s absolutely stunning! I couldn’t bring myself to tear those pages

[@joiedefi]

I know what you mean 💜💜

[@karensmith9055]

Thank you Joie for sharing your top 10 books. I have made some really bad purchases so this is a great help.

[@joiedefi]

My pleasure Karen.... They're just a few ideas... 👍😁💜💜

[@KariGibsonArt]

They are such great books, I can hardly wait to get out to charity shops/car boot sales, etc to have a good rummage! 😃

[@joiedefi]

Aaah, you can't beat a good rummage 👍🤣💜

[@whimzeeart6526]

Very informative video for beginners like me i started making junk journal after watching your videos

[@joiedefi]

Fantastic!! Hooray 😁😁 It's fun isn't it 👍👍💜💜

[@marmaz57]

Love these questions, Joie! Thank you!

[@joiedefi]

Glad you like them!

[@brendasmith-allen4601]

This is brilliant using the water color! I love it.

[@amandajohnson6689]

Do you have a favorite mushroom book? I am addicted to all your videos. I play your videos while I work on my junk journal. We always craft together. ❤️ You are so talented! And I adore your voice. I can listen to you for hours... And I literally have.

[@joiedefi]

Aaaah, that's lovely, thank you Amanda. I can't say I have a favourite mushroom book, that's something for me to think about!💜

[@megjournals]

A great resource Joie! Inspired to spend my Sunday afternoon looking for books in charity shops :)

[@joiedefi]

Oooh lovely!! Going to leave you an IG message... I have an idea for our Collab to run by you....

[@megjournals]

@@joiedefi ooooh yay :)

[@elizabethglenbentley7882]

You have really hooked me to watching your insiteful videos!!! Your explanations are such treasures! My friends have actually asked me if I go to sleep at all lol!!! You are a true joy.

[@joiedefi]

Hee hee.... Thanks so much Elizabeth!!😁👍💜💜💜

[@theimperfectscrapper5313]

Fantastic video - thanks so much. I was at my local secondhand bookshop yesterday and picked up two very interesting texts for junk journalling. One is a vintage book written in German, but the text in the entire book is like an old medieval gothic text. It’s also beautifully aged and patina. I also picked up a 1950s guide to stamp collecting, which has some fabulous black and white photos of stamps throughout.

[@joiedefi]

Love the sound of both of those... I can understand why you picked them up! 😁💜👍

[@Melinda-S]

Nice explanation of why you've chosen the books you have. Thank you!

[@debboogaard230]

Great collection of books! I agree on most of these… I seem to be particularly drawn to books with great drawings of plants and birds. Another I would add is a collection of children’s fairy tales - Grimm or Aesop, particularly the large format books. The font and pictures are brilliant!

[@joiedefi]

That's a great point... Maybe I overlooked it... But which to remove to slot one in? 😁😁😁💜👍

[@nancypyter1511]

This is a great video Joie for beginner journal makers! What's funny is that my sister in law can't seem to cut into her magazines or pretty books, lol! I keep teasing her to let go and break free and try it! She won't yet!

[@joiedefi]

It's definitely a psychological battle . I completely understand 😁❤️

[@yolandakouwenberg-meijer344]

Hello Joie, I love your books..I'am running out off my books with flowers....and it's so nice to see your projects again...next week my husband and I going on a sort holiday..and going to viset a sharityshop or triftshop..can not wait teeeheee...have a lovely evening.

[@joiedefi]

You're going to have a great time shopping for more books!!! 😁😁😁🤭💜

[@yolandakouwenberg-meijer344]

@@joiedefi Yes I'am !

[@londicawthon6956]

YOU ARE AMAZING!!! Love all these ideas! A MILLION THANK YOUS!!!

[@joiedefi]

You're very welcome.... 👍😁💜

[@triniacosta5012]

Como me encanta esa "CREATIVIDADDD", gracias por compartir y regalar momentos de alegrías.

[@joiedefi]

Gracias!!💜💜💜💜💜

[@triniacosta5012]

@@joiedefi A usted por atenderme.

[@AprilStormBroughton]

I really needed this video. I was asking myself this very question: what books do I need to find next? Thank you for being amazing!

[@joiedefi]

Oooh I'm blushing April 🤭👍💜💜💜

[@suzettefaircloth7408]

I love " GOLDEN GUIDE " books from the 70's and earlier.

[@joiedefi]

Nice one!❤️

[@joiedefi]

Thank you so much!😁💜

[@pauletteliddell2923]

Hi Joie...I mentioned sometime ago that I got a lot of really old books 📚 from my grandmother. I also have a lot of books I bought when I was card making and doing scrapbooking. They answer all the questions she showed us. I haven't had t

[@joiedefi]

Hi Paulette, I'm looking for the rest of your question/comment so I can answer it or respond to it ... I can't find it!

[@janeenrodgers5993]

Thank you for showing us these books. I am ordering A Victorian Flower Garden and will probably add a few more. I like the way you show examples of how you use them. Thank you for sharing.

[@joiedefi]

Thanks so much for your feedback Janeen!!👍💜

[@marjataberman3733]

Hi Joie! I`m new to your channel and I have been enjoing your videos a lot. Your books are awesome and very creative. Love them all! You have given me a lot`s of inspiration and new ideas.I have lot of books to be used for junk journaling..old Bibles and hymnals, artbooks and old schoolbooks--those I picked up for free. Right now I`m trying to make "snip its", I loved the idea of having something there to be used right away.Thank you for sharing your tutorials and knowledge!

[@joiedefi]

It's an absolute pleasure to welcome you on board Marja, I applaud your energy and positive attitude. Let's have lots of fun!! Hugs, Joie 💜💐

[@123uschie]

I always learn from your videos even after reviewing the video a second time❤ I hope you are healing Joie - I miss you ❤

[@joiedefi]

I miss you too

[@emilyjohnson333]

I bought the 1st 2 books before I watched the rest of the video! That k you for this! Next I’ll be after an atlas & a science book. The book I reach for most in my present collection is The Dictionary of Marks: Pottery & Porcelain. It’s a gorgeous collection of artist marks that I use for tiny collage clusters etc

[@carolmikolj5134]

This was a really enjoyable and useful video. I have a French dictionary in the same format as your Spanish one and I have found a way to persuade my ageing printer to print pictures on the pages (I use the A5 setting). I then use the pages to make pouch bags for the ephemera collections that I sell on eBay. I love your videos, I always find that watching them makes me want to go off and make something.

[@joiedefi]

Ooooh I LOVE that pouch bag idea!!!!

[@cheryltibbit9104]

Lovely video. You really made me think about how I will select my books in the future. Thanks a bunch!!!

[@joiedefi]

Awesome!! Thanks Cheryl 😁💜

[@donnaibbott]

Thank you for sharing these books...I sometimes look forward knowing the names of some books that crafters use and you have a great list...

[@ehpeachylove]

Great video Joie. A week ago I spent two days going to thrift/charity shops and found some books, maps, and a booklet teaching piano 🎹 so now I have some new stuff to use in my next journal. I’ve almost filled my first junk journal, will figure out how to do the front and back cover along with the spine. You’ve given me food for thought in how to start on the next one. Thank you for sharing and taking time to teach your techniques.❤️😘☮️🇺🇸✨💐🐶🤗☀️

[@joiedefi]

It's my pleasure Mags, I'm just so pleased to hear how happy you are playing with your journal. 👍🥰🥰🥰

[@kathleenrothman]

Just would like you to know, how Grateful I am for you . Sharing all this has inspired me to try something new & list out my questions🥰 Blessings 💞

[@joiedefi]

Aww, so kind. Thank you so much Kathleen.... ❤️❤️

[@lindabennett1663]

I absolutely love your videos and style and I watch them over and over. Thanks for sharing your things and ideas.

[@joiedefi]

That's so lovely to hear Linda, I really appreciate it 🥰

[@BonesAndButtons]

I happened to buy the Victorian book today! Love it when I already have what I see being used. This is an important video. Helps newbies get a sense of what they really need 👍🏼

[@joiedefi]

Awesome!!👍😁💜

[@pmellecke6554]

Thank you Joie...this gives me great ideas as to what I should be looking for at thrift stores and yard sales. Brilliant!!!

[@joiedefi]

You're very welcome!!🥰👍🌿

[@amyfuller3561]

Great video that has me thinking about what I have in my stash. Really appreciate the four questions to drive my choices. Thanks so much!

[@joiedefi]

You're very welcome!!🥰

[@mkyred]

What a wonderful video! Thank you for sharing!❤❤❤

[@joiedefi]

You're very welcome!! ❤️😁

[@TheJournalCottage]

Hello dear friend, Joie, this is without a doubt a triple 👍. I’ve been buying your suggested books since I began following you. The Victorian Flower Album I actually was fortunate enough to have two. 1 estate sale $3.00, the other at my favorite “Thrift Books” I’d have to agree with you, a # 1 favorite. I have hundreds of fussy cut flowers from the first. Pages used for collaging envelopes and pockets and creating pockets and fun envelopes. I have many things in my “Joie reference journal.” I also love my herb book as well. Again I love it for collage and tags. The nature one was what I was able to find at Thrift books. 10.00 always free shipping. Well done with Williams wallpaper of Andreas. I was very lucky to get 2 of his books. Every time I look through them I hate to cut yet. Gorgeous wallpaper. Gotta run, finish watching re play. Thanks Joie. Always ✅subscribe ✅ like 👍 ✅

[@joiedefi]

You've been busy Cheryl! Take care sweetheart ❤️❤️❤️

[@helenascott389]

Found the complete Shakespeare book for 71p!! Yay. Cheap books are still out there. TFS

[@joiedefi]

Yay, that's a big win!!❤️❤️

[@jamiejunkjournals9316]

I live in the US and I've found 2 books that have lovely green print and beautiful gardening and plant illustrations...they are educational as well. I use them in almost every journal. No color just green print and pictures. Ive actually found the first one twice now which is called LASAGNA GARDENING by Patricia Lanza i can't even tell you how much use i get out of it whenever i found the 2nd one i was ecstatic! The next one is called THE MEDICINE WHEEL GARDEN by E. Barrie Kavasch. This book has the same green printing and illustrations and also has lots of great uses for plants and "recipes" as well. I make a ton of floral journals and these books have been perfect for them plus most of the other journals i make! Of course i have my favorite floral books and dictionaries...i have my favorite childrens books and so many others but these 2 are so unique but so so useful i think any journal maker would love to have them in their collection!

[@flightyrambler8650]

Joie! Once again I am blown away by how much information you give your viewers in each of your videos. Thank you

[@joiedefi]

Ooooh fantastic!!! Thanks so much!!💜👍🥰

[@flightyrambler8650]

@@joiedefi You are very welcome

[@bonniediener5413]

Our local library has a used book sale every other month. In addition to the books you mentioned, Shakespeare, music paper, horticulture, etc., I found a great book maybe an 11 inch by 14 inch format that is Los Angeles Times front pages from 1900 to 1950. Great vintage newsprint! Also a beautiful book of Japanese calligraphy, as well as Illustrated Letters, and beautiful Impressionist art books. Most of them were purchased for $1. In one book I found a postcard that was post marked February 4, 1892!!

[@joiedefi]

What a win!! You did well there Bonnie!!😁💜💜💜

[@luiseheinzl]

Wow! What a great journey through all those interesting and more than beautiful books! Thank you so much for the sneak peek! ❤️

[@joiedefi]

I hoped you wouldn't mind me sharing a little bit..I've also been playing with one of your flower images in an aesthetic journal. Not yet filmed but will do soon. Thanks for popping by to watch Luise... Sending hugs, joie ❤️

[@luiseheinzl]

@@joiedefi are you kidding me? I appreciate your support so very much I can't even bring it into words! ❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@MichelleRaeLandry]

I really enjoyed this video so much. I think we all have our “go to” books and I loved hearing about yours and why you use them.

[@joiedefi]

That's wonderful, thank you Michelle!! I'm sure we all have different favourites but I also enjoy knowing what others like😁💜👍

[@milenapimentel4820]

Beautiful books! Great video! Thank you for sharing your ideas.

[@joiedefi]

You're very welcome 😁💜

[@Sheamarie]

Thank you so much for sharing this information. It is helpful.

[@joiedefi]

Delighted to hear that!!😁❤️

[@fleurtalbot7596]

Hello, dear Joie! "A Victorian Flower Album" arrived today in the post. It greatly surpassed my imagination.....It was beautifully bound in a lovely hardcover, and immediately, especially upon reading the loving inscription he'd written to his chikdren, I realized I could never cut it up. My solution may be to buy a second volume, or have this book professionally laser copied by the neighborhood printer. Thank you so very much for introducing this magical, scrumptious book to the junk journal community. I love all your beautiful videos! Sending you my best wishes and warm regards, from Fleur 🌹

[@joiedefi]

That book truly is beautiful. I have bought several copies 🤭🤭, I completely understand. So pleased that you are enjoying yourself Fleur, I really appreciate your kind words 💜💜💜

[@angelastrozier7467]

Great video! Very informative and inspiring!!!!

[@joiedefi]

Thanks so much Angela 😊💜

[@susanhannon7596]

Love your videos. Great, practical ideas for us lovers of paper crafts. I always look forward to your presentations but this one was extra special.

[@joiedefi]

That's wonderful to hear, thank you 🥰

[@denised3157]

Lovely, as always, thanks Joie!

[@joiedefi]

Thanks Denise!💜

[@eileennielsen3607]

I have the book A Victorian Garden. It is soooo beautiful and such a not to look through; I haven't been able to cut into it yet. Of course I love any Edith Holden book. Another great artist w/bks. I Marjolein Bastin. Not victorian, but gorgeous nature illustrations. This was so fun to watch, thank you!

[@joiedefi]

Thanks so much!!😁❤️

[@peggykelliher5698]

You mentioned the use of fabric on top of the tags collage. What fabric are you using? I've been making note of your book choices from other videos and looking for those titles or something comparable. I so enjoy your videos. Thank you Joie!

[@joiedefi]

Hi Peggy...dare I say the fabric is old net curtain (don't tell anyone...I like to "upcycle" and keep costs down..) :) xx

[@peggykelliher5698]

@@joiedefi 🤣😂 I won't tell a soul! I had not thought about adding fabric that way... thanks for the insight!!

[@pauletteliddell2923]

to buy anything. I use magazines too. Thanks so much.

[@pauletteliddell2923]

Didn't really have a question Y page skipped and I had to finish my comments. Thanks thought. Paulette

[@gingercrafts486]

I love your list of books. I also love using math or engineering books, architectural drawing books and even old computer programming books. The newest to my collection are train scheduling books... 😉💙👍

[@joiedefi]

Great eclectic style!!❤️

[@bossieackerman1067]

Many thanks for sharing your 10 best books. I was able to get A Victorian Flower Album from Etsy. I love it. Take care. x Blessings x Mariana UK xx

[@joiedefi]

Oooh that's fantastic!!!!!💖

[@xixic3820]

this is good topic, I learned a lot. Thank you so much.😊

[@joiedefi]

You're always very welcome Xixi 😁❤️

[@debbieciafre2528]

Really enjoyed this video! My must have (have 2) is Barlett's Book of Quotations. I usually use a great quote as a focal point. Can't bear to cover up a great quote. I also have 2 copies of the complete works of Shakespeare. One is nicely brown and aged. Also have many copies of Jane Austen. Can't go wrong with Jane.

[@joiedefi]

A good bit of literature, always a winner 😁👍💜

[@katyratyra]

I do love an Atlas to work with. I have a couple of other books (well, more than a couple) that you might find fun. A Latin grammar book and a shorthand book. I’ve also have a French dictionary and an Italian dictionary. Love them! Thank you for the great ideas!

[@joiedefi]

Such great books, love languages in our pages and creations. Nice collection Kristy!👍😁💜

[@katjawoell]

I love, love, love your style😍 Now I have to search for old books, I'm excited to start with making junk journals 🤗

[@joiedefi]

That's fabulous, I know that you're going to have so much fun hunting for books and making your journals. 💜

[@katjawoell]

@@joiedefi I got the flower album and the atlas online, I'm so happy 🤗😍 Now I can start making signatures like yours which I love so much 🥰 Thanks for your tutorials 😘

[@joiedefi]

Wow, that's fantastic!! What a find! Enjoy 👍🥰🥰🥰💜💜💜

[@Bezjc1936]

I have many books on my shelves that would be great for junk journaling - well aged pages etc - but because they have been with me for so long and are part of my life - i just can't bear to use them. The oldest is a dictionary I've had since 1956 - many novels 40 years plus and my fathers gardening books - goodness know how old they are. Hoping to get to some charity shops soon now that we are allowed out a bit more.

[@joiedefi]

They become part of us over the years don't they Beryl. I understand 👍💜😁

[@nickiscraftingcorner4265]

Your tips and examples are so useful for me! Thank you so much for sharing!😍 Greetings from Germany! Nicole 🌼

[@joiedefi]

Greetings Nicole, lovely to see you again!! Waving to you in Germany!🥰👍

[@debbiev.1311]

Excellent video...TYFS your books, ideas & the why behind the what!! 💖I have that same Victorian Flower book...so excited when I found it, but haven't been able to bring myself to use it yet!! 🤭 Books are one of my favorite things to look for when thrifting...anything w/ flowers, music, birds & most especially butterflies!! 🌹🎶🐦🦋

[@joiedefi]

I'm so with you there, love books too!!💜😉

[@joanfriant211]

Great ideas on what types of books to look for, ty!

[@joiedefi]

Hope it helps! Just my thoughts 😁❤️👍

[@nicolaj3294]

Thanks Joie, we have a large charity book festival on here in Brisbane in a few weeks time, I'll be looking for these type of books to get started. Very useful.

[@joiedefi]

Wish I could be there shopping too!!😁😁💜

[@angielollar645]

I love this video Joie! I too have music books that I can't tear up. ❤

[@joiedefi]

🤗👍💜

[@gloriawagner9405]

That's a wonderful way to pick out books to make journals

[@joiedefi]

Fantastic, thank you 👍❤️

[@janiarosario8107]

This is a very informative video!! I have way too many books and wish I would’ve come across a video like this when I first started last year. Thank you for putting this list together. I’m absolutely sure it will help a lot of new comers to this awesome craft.

[@joiedefi]

So pleased that you found it useful Jania!!👍😁💜💜💜

[@Tattytreasure]

Great video joie, I do have many of your top 10 😁

[@joiedefi]

I bet you do!! You use such gorgeous book pages in your crafting ... 😁👍💜

[@Tattytreasure]

@@joiedefi I've just been filming a mini series actually using one of my favourite books the concise british flora in colour 🌿. The herb book you have I like that size to just back and sew round for large journal cards and I've also made notebooks using the whole page as the cover I really find those sized books very versatile

[@suruha2306]

Hi, Joie! This is great! I am still torn between wanting an art journal and a junk journal. I've made both and have had fun with each. I just can't decide between them, so I make both! LOL

[@joiedefi]

Sounds good to me!❤️

[@ednicholls3076]

That was fantastic and very insightful, I have now purchased 4 of them, like you say they fit my style. I'm new to junk journalling and I'm gradually finding my feet in this vast, amazing crazy world of paper faffing! Thank you for sharing your knowledge and influencing mine.

[@joiedefi]

Aww, so kind! Great to see you here Ed 👍😁

[@Samreen0987]

Joie l was just checking your channel for a new video and here you are with another splendid video!😊🌼l am enjoying the video so far and l'm sure it would be great!

[@joiedefi]

Awww, such great timing!!😁🤭🤭💜

[@TheAAdele05]

Wow, this is wonderful , Jodie!, Thank you for sharing ! hugs

[@joiedefi]

And big hugs to you!!!😁❤️❤️❤️

[@veronicagibson6601]

Great video Joie, very informative for a newbie like myself 🙂

[@joiedefi]

You're very welcome Veronica 😁👍💜💜💜

[@visionsofheaven]

I stumbled on your channel tonight - I'm just learning and oh my goodness! I am going to be staying up too late watching for some time now! Thank you for the brilliant instruction and the inspiration. I can't wait to see more :) With love from the US :)

[@joiedefi]

That's fantastic! Welcome to my channel Ann, it's great to meet you! Lots more like this, feel free to reach out if you have any questions!😁👍💜

[@visionsofheaven]

@@joiedefi Thank you :) I just love your work and your creative perspective. In addition to learning how to do things I learn so much from listening to how others' think :) Beautiful channel!

[@hopewilkes74]

Yesterday went to a flea market and saw for the first time a weld-seam sewing machine. Then last night watch this (thank you) and thought she used a weld-seam on those tags!! Am I right? Wished I'd bought now.

[@joiedefi]

I just used a regular and really cheap sewing machine, £40 new from Hobbycraft. I used straight running stitches and zigzag. That's about all I can do !! 😁👍💜

[@genamomma]

Wonderful list and great criteria to answer when buying! I have bought or found free books like these, but still lack some beautiful picture books, so now I know what I need to look for. Thanks for the help Joie!

[@joiedefi]

My pleasure 🥰🥰🥰

[@jamakrueger7460]

Thank you for this I especially liked the criteria list🙂

[@joiedefi]

Great to hear that Jama 😁👍💜 thanks very much!!

[@juliasatterwhite9835]

Awesome video! Thank you for that. I just have maps that were folded for when your on a trip tour map. My husband has a couple books of maps but he uses them for him and I to talk about where we want to go on a vacation! Sometimes we go. Sometimes not! Either way it was fun looking in the atlas together! 💜 thank you for sharing great video! So very helpful! God bless! Love hugs and prayers my friend! 😇💖🤗🙏

[@joiedefi]

And to you Julia!!❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@NancyMcInnis18708]

I love your collection but I would also include Edith Holden... although I have been unable to use mine unless it is a very special project... Luckily I was able to find mine at my consignment stores... Can't wait to get to some yard sales... Only started to junk journal since Covid started so I have not have a lot of opportuniities to get to flea markets/ yard sales. Thank you for some wonderful ideas.

[@joiedefi]

That's a great suggestion Nancy, sounds like you have found a wonderful hobby! Take care!! Joie 💜🌿

[@MelissaAuClair]

The first book is beautiful! Love all of the florals :)

[@joiedefi]

Thanks very much ❤️❤️❤️

[@Cherblaze]

Loved all the info. Thank you for sharing. So many ideas to try!!

[@joiedefi]

You're very welcome!!💜😁

[@shelleywalker280]

Books in foreign languages are great. I have one in Thai (I think) script which gives a really distinctive result in all sorts of projects, also a Latin & Greek text. I picked up a book at a charity shop recently - a beautiful vintage book in an old German font, thick paper so that the printing is almost embossed into it. Some of the illustrations are rather gruesome however - it appears to be a book on animal husbandry!

[@joiedefi]

Superb variety!!!👍😁❤️

[@caroltanzi29]

Excellent video! I took notes. Carol from w

[@joiedefi]

Glad it was helpful! xx

[@lsl43deo]

Thank you for sharing your collection of simply fabulous books. The themes complement one another very well. May I ask regarding the William Morris blue and red paper, what is the holographic paper you used to make the butterfly stand out against the black mat? Thank you! 🦋💙 🎨 🖌

[@joiedefi]

It's just a few bits of shiny cardstock that I have in my paper drawer. I bought it years ago in Poundland ... I used to use it for matting on cards. I think it's still available here in the UK ... Not sure where you are based...?? Thanks for watching and for a great question. What an eye for detail!!🤭👍💜

[@kathleenmay6711]

You are so talented and I have thoroughly enjoyed this video! Thank you so much ❤️

[@joiedefi]

Awww Kathleen, thanks so much 🥰

[@3rdeyeopen802]

I did end up doing a cover similar to yours using Purnells Geography and the tapestry print, by hand. It was fun but I'd still prefer to have a sewing machine 😅 Altho lately I've been thing of doing another one 😉.....

[@joiedefi]

👌👍😁💜💜💜

[@danutashayler34]

Hi joie, I shy away from the old large learning books because what do you do with pages that are a shiny finish. You need Gesso and all that jazz. Thoughts?? I'm the one who has purchases hard cover books that are too similar. Thank you for this good idea Video. Danuta Ca.

[@joiedefi]

Shiny finishes are definitely more challenging. I do use these for pockets..

[@eileenjasonmalone5591]

Brilliant, thanks very informative, 👍❤️

[@joiedefi]

Oooh thanks very much Eileen!👍😁

[@cathywhite6442]

Very informative thank you

[@joiedefi]

Thanks very much ❤️

[@prof.mommyarty]

This is really helpful thank you Joie! I'm a little limited for shopping as our charity shops are too small to get my wheelchair around and usually have steps 😄😄. Also the Mr hates car boot sales. Thankfully eBay can have some bargains if you look around. Love the stamping and painting on the text. I love music too, maybe you could scan them in? My favourite for using as a hidden substrate are children's books because of the feel of them. They're not flimsy but you can easily sew them once I've covered both sides. Text, music and maps are my favourite. Oh Barbara announced the podcast! Looking forward to it 😁. Tfs 💖

[@joiedefi]

I think your eBay solution is a good one .. and the substrate one is too. I'll try more of that. Podcast, yes, well, scary!!!😁👍💜

[@prof.mommyarty]

Ah think you'll all be great 👍. Having each other to chat to will help and we all love watching you 3 anyway 💖

[@Paintspotsandpaper]

Hi Joie, I’ve recently started making journals for my shop and wondered if you can tell me if I can use old book pages and images to put inside or to make up the cover without fear of breaching copyright. I know I can use books over a certain age, and think this is 100 years, but what about newer books. Obviously I know I can’t photocopy and sell, but wondered about using the actual pages. I’ve sold journals mainly made from purchased music paper and other paper stacks, but I’m not sure about books I can buy in boot fairs and charity shops. Sorry for the long question, hope you can help me. Thankyou for sharing this video, I really enjoyed it. Take care and stay safe x

[@joiedefi]

Here's my amateur view re copyright...you can use the pages from books in most cases...that is, using a page does not breach copyright but copying it in any form does. So you can't scan it and use the images for example. You can rip it up and just use it in a masterboard. You can't rip it up and use it in a masterboard or collage which is copied. Just don't scan or copy it. It doesn't matter whether the use is private or commercial, the same rules apply. It's the copying that is the issue. Just one other point, outside of copyright some words and concepts are trademarked, so even if a book is out of copyright the words and images might be protected, such as when books are made into films by Disney. Does this help? I'm not an expert so I navigate this world as carefully as possible. xx

[@Paintspotsandpaper]

@@joiedefi Thankyou so much, it is as I thought too, I just was not sure, but it sounds right. Thankyou again, very kind of you to reply, take care.

[@joiedefi]

Just leave a comment when you need to ask...I'll try my best 👍👍👍

[@littlegoldiesbooks]

Beautiful use of these books!

[@joiedefi]

Thanks so much Peggy!💜

[@kathyalderton905]

Edith Holden book is one of my favorite books for journaling I love the vintage look of the pages and the pretty flowers, kind of like the Victorian flower album by Henry Terry which is a favorite too I have collected few books and I am looking for the other books on your list.

[@Lucyverre]

Could it be because of the lockdown and the fact that everyone wanted to have fun at home with, for example, paper, but I bought an Edith Holden book last year for €5. And now they're nowhere for sale for less than €20 🙈

[@joiedefi]

WOW that's a lot!!!!

[@joiedefi]

Similar taste, I wholeheartedly approve 🤭😁😁😁❤️

[@AineTaiki]

Thank you for all the useful information! I’ll have never thought of using a music sheet or a whole page from a book so this was great inspiration to use what I already got on hand ❤️

[@joiedefi]

That's fantastic to hear, thanks very much!!😁💜

[@lucyfanning7496]

Thank you so much for this video, lots of inspiration.

[@joiedefi]

Thanks!!😁👍💜