10 gluebook tips for BEGINNERS 🟢 How to start art journaling for simple joy + 50 prompts

[@PAMcIntosh]

I started off using different papers and glueing pictures from magazines. Then I watched a video on art journalling and decided my creations were not good enough and stopped. You have given me the confidence to go back to my initial books and just keep adding to my thoughts and themes thank you so much.

[@MargareteMiller]

I’m so glad to hear that!! Thank you for sharing your story and your courage to keep going 💙

[@brewerdon]

I needed to hear all of these things! I just keep collecting multitudes of papers, including old family photos and papers, and my perfectionist tendencies have kept me from getting started putting anything together. (I even thought maybe I just like collecting stuff and watching other people create *lol*) I think knowing I can have more than one journal of gluebook going at one without finishing it will help me. Also, permission to copy your style (or try to!) is so generous. Thank you!

[@MargareteMiller]

I'm so glad you've got some new ideas to think about. Start with a small project, maybe just something the size of an index card or postcard. If it goes ok, make another and keep going until you have a small collection. Then you'll be on your way 👍🏼💜

[@rebeccasmith2865]

I have a collage book I made 3 years ago. It is all on horses. So far,I've created 91 images,and am still going,until the book will be filled. I think I will give it a try in a smaller book,like the ones you have shown. Thank you for sharing this video.

[@LindaSRusso]

😊​@@rebeccasmith2865

[@kelleneellexson1962]

Me

[@sabri67]

The same the same .. years of collecting all kind of stuff and always thinking that I have to learn more to doing it perfectly. But no 😊

[@beckypatrick9072]

I am just finding out about glue books. OMG I a home. It is all for me and I don't have to sell it or donate it. My enjoyment. I am 73 yrs old and it is my turn. Thank You

[@MargareteMiller]

Exactly, Becky. It for you, and there are so many possible things to do in creating them. I'm so happy for you in making that discovery 😘

[@AbbyAvon]

I hate when I toss out my old planners but now I can use it as a glue book! Thanks for the share.

[@qossl6727]

I m ecstatic about the Rolodex idea! I have one, I don't use anymore at work, I ll "gluebook" it when I need a break from work. Those little pages are a perfect idea for a creative break, I m so looking forward to starting it! Thanks and have a lovely day y'all

[@saskiaseaglass9504]

Margarete videos are so inspirational and judgement - free! Remember, no one needs permission to complete art projects- especially when completing them for yourself! Put aside any expectations and just enjoy the process! 🎀

[@MargareteMiller]

Love it! Thanks so much for your encouraging words! 💜

[@PrairieWoman6680]

I wish I could have found you a long time ago! You are such a good teacher. Your glue books are so beautiful. I love the idea of a red themed book. Thank you for this wonderful video!

[@MargareteMiller]

I hope you’ll play with some if the ideas and think about creating, too 💜

[@pandalover3556]

I never knew about glue books but I have always saved all kinds of my favorite things that I loved. I saved them all in a binder with page protectors that served as pouches.

[@MargareteMiller]

Great! Now you’ve got new material to use for a journal 👍🏼❣️😍

[@karent1717]

It looks like you are in a tiny house :). If so then I'd love to hear how you maintain your art practice in a small space.

[@alisawelch8130]

I call it my inspiration journal; things I like and inspire me goes in there

[@MargareteMiller]

Perfect!! 💜👍🏻😉

[@suen5006]

I'm making a book with a theme of time - watches, history, quotes, calendars. I want to make more travel themed pieces with maps. Love your rolodex project!

[@MargareteMiller]

I love that idea of a time theme!! That's going to be so cool! 🙂❣️👏🏼

[@barb3405]

Margaret, thank you so much for your informative videos and your 50 prompt printable. I'm 74 and I've been a cardmaker for many of those year's. I recently started watching videos about making journals. I bought alot of items for this craft but I'm a little intimidated by it. Your video inspired me to stop looking at all the supplies I've bought for this craft.....and start using them. Thank you so much.😊

[@MargareteMiller]

I'm so glad to hear that, Barb! I'm glad you are jumping in there and starting to create with what you have. 💙

[@C7557]

For those of us less crafty, a gluebook can be a cheap composition notebook. I have chronic illness and pain so won't be making fancy books. When the composition book is filled it is beautiful. Reusing the planners is good, esp. those hardly used 2020 ones. (looks over at shelf) 🤣Love the inspiration and reminder of items to use. Thank you.

[@MargareteMiller]

I love composition books. I even ask my school age daughter if I can have some of her old ones with class notes in them. I love how the pages make that crinkly sound when you turn them 😉

[@cherylb6349]

Love this so much!

[@meridithlevinson5814]

I love this video so much. I’m not even half way through it, and already, so much inspiration! Margarete, your tips and ideas are great! I’m so excited to get back to work on my junk journal, after being in a rut. I’m not a natural artist or very creative by any means , so I never know what to do in my journals but you’ve given me so many great ideas! Thank you!

[@MargareteMiller]

I'm so glad it was helpful, Meridith! I'm excited for you to jump back into your projects❣️👍🏼💙

[@Lisa-rqt]

This looks so much easier than junk journaling. Thanks for sharing your wisdom

[@MargareteMiller]

Everything takes time, but I certainly enjoy it more. 😉💙👍🏻

[@brendadavisscrapitydoda1284]

Enjoyed this video❤

[@MargareteMiller]

Thank you!!

[@babawawa1953]

Oh, the Rolodex idea is just fabulous & so unique. Love it!!!

[@MargareteMiller]

I do love those! I hope you'll start one, too!

[@seemas4508]

I’d love if you could do a video devoted to showing us how to bind your glue books in different ways other than sewing (staple, hole punch, etc)!

[@MargareteMiller]

Thanks for the idea. 💜👍🏼

[@diannelevy9179]

Yes, please!

[@parkerrose3590]

This is what I needed to hear today. I was looking through some of my late husbands papers and articles he saved, wondering if I should keep them. Now I think I will look through them and cut and glue some in a journal or composition book.

[@MargareteMiller]

What a lovely project to work on. I'm glad you've got some new ideas to play with 💜👍🏼

[@ericastannard2635]

Thank you for giving us info on glue books! I have wondered about this & am happy to learn that I can make one! Is this the little building that became your studio?? I see little details that says it’s yes! What a wonderful transformation! Thank you for letting us look at some of your journals/books! Erica❤

[@christiemccarthy5294]

I lost my son earlier this year. He and I always "collected" interesting papers, stickers, etc. I'm going to do this with one his old books. I'll use things we have but I think it will be very therapeutic to add things I find that I think he would enjoy.

[@SightWordMovies]

Such good tips! Especially about not having to write in your book. I discovered I don’t like journal writing-I like the idea of it but not doing it. You inspire me to pick up an old journal that I abandoned because I don’t want to write and I’ll glue over the boring stuff and give it a new life. Also your ideas about how personal style can change and evolve, and to embrace longer projects. This type of art is teaching me to become more flexible in my thinking and to be less of a perfectionist. I wish you lived next door to me!

[@MargareteMiller]

Yay!! Thanks for your comments. I'm so glad the video was helpful ❤️

[@priscillafriesen148]

Me too! A great neighborhood we’d make! And we could have a “______Step Program “ for recovering Perfectionists! lol

[@simplyjanet]

Best explanation of a glue book so far...

[@MargareteMiller]

Thank you! I appreciate your words. 😉💜👍🏻

[@patriciajaburek-mcrae4336]

You spoke so much to me in this video. I have been so set on the journal having to be done before doing another. I have so many ideas thatno one has made me feel id enjoy making one. Thank you for being like me. Your video has set me free. God Bless.

[@MargareteMiller]

I am soooo glad this helped you. It’s hard when we have so many ideas 👍🏼❣️😉

[@Llama_Whisperer]

Thank you so much for giving me permission to work on more than one book at a time. I think that this is how I instinctively want to operate, but I always feel guilty if I don’t finish something right away. I’m very excited now. No guilt!❤😂

[@MargareteMiller]

Great! I'm glad you've got a new way to think about things that gives you a little more leeway. 👍🏼💙

[@kayr6422]

Your Pita Bite journal you stapled together is so clever, colorful, so beautiful. It’s my favorite!!!

[@MargareteMiller]

Thank you! It's such a "casual" journal, which I love. It's not fancy or particular. It's just everyday stuff, which is so freeing 👍🏼💜

[@cherylbaker473]

Thank you Margaret for showing that it is OK to work on various projects. I always feel I have to complete one book before starting another. Always love your videos.

[@MargareteMiller]

Yep, I know what you mean. But it sure is liberating when you know you can do several things at once 😉👍🏼💙

[@lisac6318]

Thank you for sharing this method. I have so much ephemera from my trips that I can't scrap fast enough. I can place them all in a glue/journal book. Love it!!!!

[@MargareteMiller]

Yay!! I'm so glad 💜

[@lovecraftwithme]

Thank you for this lovely encouraging video ❤❤❤

[@MargareteMiller]

You're welcome! I'm so glad you enjoyed this 🩷

[@surquhart3020]

Margarete, you give so much to the collage art community in teaching, motivation and inspiration. Especially beginners like me. Thank you so much for your time, energy and commitment to sharing and encouraging.

[@MargareteMiller]

Wow, thanks so much for your kind words! 😘 I'm so glad it was encouraging.

[@ProductivePixie]

I really appreciate your videos. You are relatable and patient and don’t make art feel intimidating. Thanks!

[@cleot151]

I love Somerset magazines for collage pictures.

[@judycreasman7238]

Great reminders. When I first started doing collage I thought the pages looked clumsy and didn't really like what I did. Now, several years later upon revisiting those early attempts I sometimes tweak them a bit, but overall find them interesting. Thanks for all your tips and advice. Doing is learning!

[@MargareteMiller]

“Doing is learning”. Love that! 💙

[@meridithlevinson5814]

@JudyC - That’s how I feel about my junk journals: they looks so clumsy and amateurish. Some pages look better than others, but on the whole, it’s amateur hour over here. But that’s ok. I enjoy the process and enjoy learning from Margarete and others and just hope I will get better over time!

[@annariginalmake]

THIS is one of the most motivating videos re junk journalling/ glue booking etc I've seen- it feels so freeing! ThankU🥰

[@MargareteMiller]

I'm so glad, Anna!! 💜 Thanks so much for watching 👍🏼

[@angelalankford6]

Thank you for explaining what a glue book is. I've been dabbling in junk journaling, but I love the glue book idea! Thanks for the tips also!!

[@loritersigni3493]

I cannot tell you how wonderful this video made me feel. Thank you !!

[@MargareteMiller]

I'm so glad❣️ 🙂

[@Dana-fn5zt]

I want you to know that I come back and watch this quite a bit. It’s very helpful

[@MargareteMiller]

I'm so glad it's helpful!!! Thanks for letting me know! 💜

[@bettymetz3746]

I am about to begin my first glue art journal. This could not have been more timely for me. Thank you…..you’re the very best teacher for this😉. Blessings to you.

[@MargareteMiller]

What a kind thing to say. Thank you! 😘

[@cajanbella3101]

Thanks this has help me.

[@nanmau6234]

Another fantastic video, thanks Margarete !

[@roxyjinks9643]

I turn my glue books into my everyday journal!

[@donnakaymaltese9080]

That's very interesting! How do you do that?

[@roxyjinks9643]

@@donnakaymaltese9080 I gluebook in a journal, or make a glue book and write in it like I would a journal I usually use a marker to write with or I glue note cards on the pages afterwards!

[@monikaburdon8793]

Hooray, halfway through and three cheers👏👏👏 🙂💐

[@chelliebarron2094]

Tip no. 7 is the hardest, I always want to finish. Thanks for these tips.

[@MargareteMiller]

Glad it was helpful!

[@lauryburg6185]

Wonderful tips… thank you so much for sharing! ❤

[@aquaintsound]

I'm a Library scientist and i highly encourage people to look at Artists' books! They are books as art and there are some glue books that are in museums labeled under "art book" , "artist's book" and "Artists' books" !

[@MargareteMiller]

Neat!! I'd love to know more about this and even go see some at the library some day. How do I find out which libraries carry them? Could you provide me with a bit more information about this? [e-mail]

[@yvonneguilford2822]

I absolutely love your practical advice on collaging, glue books etc. You're a star!

[@MargareteMiller]

Awww. Thanks so much! ❣️

[@angelperry1836]

Thanks for making me think outside the book.

[@Llama_Whisperer]

I just threw out a Girardelli chocolate bag, and thought can I use that in a journal? Nah. But there it is in your journal more than once! I’m never throwing one out again. Such beautiful colors!😂❤

[@MargareteMiller]

😂 I've done that too--thrown something out, only to see someone else use something similar in an art project. That's what happens sometimes. Gotta go out and buy more chocolates, right? 💜

[@candacearkell1214]

@@MargareteMiller I like the way you think! 😂

[@rhondadahlgren5198]

Ohhh I love this!! I am going to use my old Happy Planners and recycle them into gluebooks!!

[@MargareteMiller]

Wonderful! So glad you’ve got some new ideas to play with. 💜

[@feyHiker]

I'm not a fan of the color red but, I love your red glue book and now want to make one! Thank you for all the inspiration!

[@MargareteMiller]

A gluebook dedicated to any single color is great 😉❤️👍🏼

[@jukes243]

Very helpful. Thank you, Margarete.

[@HeiderosesPhotograph]

I watch people doing your prompts and it is amazing what for nice pages they come up with. TFS

[@lizaldam2157]

Wonderful video, thank you!

[@MargareteMiller]

Glad you enjoyed it! 💜

[@MsRuthK]

Thank you for the free prompt tags 😊 I am excited to do my first glue book.

[@shabbydabbydoodah]

Fantastic video Margarete, xx

[@MargareteMiller]

Thanks so much!! 💙🙂

[@orbs66]

I love your Glue books and your style. Thank you for sharing beautiful one. Love your enthusiasm its contagious!! 😂

[@lemondayplanning]

I LOVE the red glue book. That's my favourite colour and what a fun little project to work on over time. Really helpful video!

[@MargareteMiller]

Thanks so much! 😊

[@janice2992]

I am so glad to come across your channel. I am starting a journal in an empty A4 ring binder. I don't get very much done but it's a place where I can keep everything together. Your voice is lovely and calming. I am useing art for calming therapy and to play with colour and different art mediums. I make cards for my family so I have to keep coming up with something different. Your glue books are perfect. Glue book may not get people looking for your channel but its perfect for people who want to make something art/craft. I love junk, mixed media, colouring in and want to write what I learn. I would not know what that would come under. Glue book is perfect, glue in whatever you want for whatever purpose you want. Thank you so much ❤

[@MargareteMiller]

I'm so glad you've got a gluebook to go back to, and adding your pages. Keep it up 👍🏻

[@babawawa1953]

Thank you for this wonderful, freeing tutorial. It’s silly but I feel like I’ve been given permission to work on multiple projects rather than becoming worn down & weary as I try (meanwhile losing my zest & excitement) to complete one piece at a time. Great tips. So happy I stumbled upon your video. Thank you. Merry 2024 to you.

[@MargareteMiller]

Wonderful! I'm so glad to hear it❣️ All the best to you in 2024! 🎉

[@luvbears7492]

Ceri The Crafter recommended you and I'm so glad! Watched a couple of your videos last night and I'm already acting on ideas that you inspired. Recently came across notes and cards that I saved from my Mom & Dad over the years. Now I know how to make a special book to hold them in along with vintage papers I saved when they passed. Thank you so much for sharing your creativity! Also thank you for the 50 free prompts :)

[@MargareteMiller]

Nice! I love Ceri's channel. I was just watching yesterday. 😉❣️👍🏻 I'm so glad you've got some new ideas to play with. Thanks for stopping by and commenting.

[@chelliebarron2094]

Thanks for all the tips!

[@lucybanta7311]

Fantastic ideas and tips. Sometimes we (I) just need a push to get going (again). Thanks Margarete.

[@dodo849]

Thank you very much from the North of Germany!

[@MargareteMiller]

Glad it helped!

[@jlesliejournals]

Love this video you made! You've relieved a lot of stress I put upon myself about finishing stuff. I also have a really really hard time just starting.

[@MargareteMiller]

I'm so glad it was helpful. Thanks for watching! 💜

[@irynaborisova2604]

Great tips. Love your new hair-style.

[@MargareteMiller]

Thanks so much, Iryna!

[@pquack51]

Thank you for this fabulous video!!

[@MargareteMiller]

You're so welcome! 😉💜

[@judyy3827]

I’m not a journaler so glad for the tip that it’s ok to just glue a picture book. All your hints are helpful to me as a beginner. Thanks 😊

[@theartesana]

Great tips, TYFS❣️✨

[@user-te7zz8mv3x]

thanks for the tip about old diaries… it’s a great recycling idea too!

[@DevonLass]

I absolutely love this video! It is so encouraging! Thank you. Lots of love from England 🇬🇧💝

[@MargareteMiller]

I’m so glad you enjoyed it❣️Thanks for letting me know it was helpful 💙

[@Melinda-S]

Thank you for the tips and the prompt cards!

[@pamburke8614]

I took the heavyweight art pages out of my Somerset Studio magazines, cut them down,used my Happy Planner punch to make a glue book. The pages are so beautiful and arty and give you a great background to start collaging . On the first page I write “Random Thoughts In No Particular Order”. Then you can journal freely or not. Love it! Love your videos.❤

[@MargareteMiller]

Wow! I love your ideas ❣️I never thought to use the Sommerset pages that way. I’ve got a bunch I can go grab and use. Thanks! 👏🏼🌟💜

[@joyjoyjoyfolie]

Thank you! I enjoyed this so much!! I bought myself a little watercolor sketch book for 3.00 and Walmart… and you’ve inspired me to start and I did…. Glued some vintage papers down….

[@MargareteMiller]

Wonderful! I'm so glad to hear it❣️ Enjoy creating in it 💙

[@matildaarcher9187]

Love this video, thank you soooo much explaining it to us. And giving us permission to just do something for fun, and not try to make cards to sell etc. I see so many beautiful pictures in magazines that, to me, I don’t want to throw away when the magazine is finished with. Someone has gone to a lot of effort to either capture that image in a photo, or created beautiful art etc. So I’ve started gluing them into another old magazine, and I’m loving it. It’s sooo freeing. Some pages are 1 complete image from a magazine, others are lots of tiny ones. I add washi tape, but never thought of adding ribbon, thank you. ❤😊

[@MargareteMiller]

Great! I’m so glad you got some solid ideas 🙌🏼🎄❤️

[@waynepage54]

thanks for sharing so much of your ideas jenna

[@SueF51]

Wonderful video as always, Margarete. Thank you for the download.

[@rolflow78]

Merci pour toutes ces bonnes idées et supers conseils, cela m’inspire pour commencer un journal de collage.😊

[@MargareteMiller]

Merci beaucoup d'avoir regardé ! Je suis content que cela ait été utile. 💜

[@lorrainewilson2067]

So many great ideas. This is so relaxing. My drawing skills are so low level but these suggestions let me express the artistic talents I do have.

[@MargareteMiller]

I hope that this kind of art will continue to be relaxed and low-key for you 👍🏼💙

[@GoodbyeAngel]

I'm excited to get started. Thank you!

[@terricorbett468]

Thank you thank you!! I needed to hear this!!! ❤

[@cynthiamostacato7894]

I have not made a glue book but certainly want to try it. I have collected many papers of things I like and they sit in a file. I love the idea of the themes to use and the color idea. You gave me so many ideas, thank you for sharing…..cyndi m.

[@MargareteMiller]

Wonderful! I’m glad you got some ideas to explore and play with 👍🏼💚🙂

[@wesley5518]

Thank you so much. Another great video. So many AMAZING journals you create. Just the 'glue stick' has helped me, small has helped me and now I feel the book & blank pages will help, Your group Collage Are Collective has offered SO MUCH support in so many ways. It's been rewarding fun to 'try' and 'enjoy' Enjoy each day and again Thank You

[@MargareteMiller]

Thanks so much for your comments❣️ I'm so pleased that the Collective has been a good experience for you 💙

[@jomartin8606]

What a lovely lady you are thank you for sharing your knowledge it makes it less daunting for me to give this a go I have family trinkets I have kept for years shows plane and cinema tickets kids school things all very special to me I'm going to start my journey there I have always wanted to make something special with them take them out of the old shoe box 😊

[@MargareteMiller]

I'm so glad the video gave you some things to think about and to try. Have fun working on your project 👍🏻💜🙂

[@susiescraftroomandstudio]

Great information. Blessings and hugs 🤗

[@jenniferwatson7118]

Very helpful, thanks! And thanks for the prompts!

[@loreesmith5418]

Great video!!!!

[@MargareteMiller]

Thanks, Loree!! ❤️

[@jannball4887]

Excellent advice!

[@SandyBuonoCarta]

Fantastic video!!! Thank you so much for the permission to have multiple projects at a time. Time to bust that thought distortion!!

[@janeswigart2955]

Thanks for another informative video, and for “giving me permission” to have multiple projects going. So often I feel I have to finish one thing before starting another, and then that project becomes a chore and I never start on the next!

[@MargareteMiller]

I'm glad that was helpful, Jane ❣️🙂

[@bluemuf]

Great tips. Thank you for sharing

[@caroltanzi29]

Margarete: a very good video. Enjoyed the reminders. Carol from California

[@MargareteMiller]

Thanks so much, Carol!! ❤️

[@gailkutasi3866]

Very good advice, loved your way of explaining the process. Excellent!!! love from Australia. xx

[@MargareteMiller]

Thanks so much, Gail❣️

[@Helen_kittycat_crafts]

great tips and lots of common sense xx thankyou xx i have about 6 books on the go at the minute i like to chop and change xx i love your red book its so cute

[@GraceBullen-sg2ng]

Great ideas! Thank you for reminding me to look for what I already have! In the unlikely event I don’t have anything, I would get from thrift store, since any thing written on can be covered up, even the covers.

[@MargareteMiller]

Exactly! I like your thinking 😉

[@follymermaid]

This was so encouraging! Thank you!!

[@MargareteMiller]

Glad it was helpful! 🙂

[@barbarachemuel6707]

Yes!!! You nailed everything i needed to hear. Thanks

[@MargareteMiller]

So glad it was helpful! 💙

[@TheVal1963]

I am very happy that I discovered these videos of you last night. Especially the Gluebook. I collected things, but it is all over the place..now I know what to do with it. Thank you very very much.

[@MargareteMiller]

Great!! I’m so glad you’ve got a new idea to play with 👏🏼❣️😉

[@peggylindenthaler6169]

I never thought of just doing a glue book. I didn't even know that that's what they were called, and then I come to find out that I was making glue books! I'm not much of an artist, so I tend to turn to ephemera and magazines for my ideas. Thanks for letting me know that they are glue books now!

[@eugeniaosborne3883]

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[@sis9622]

Thank you for sharing

[@mcouragee]

Love all the ideas!

[@debbiebrewington7635]

Thank you!

[@SilviaBorghi]

Apenas empiezo a ver el video y qué maravilla de ideas! "un libro de limpieza" de herramientas me haré!