2 junk journals - 2 totally different styles - created simultaneously #10: ASSEMBLING THE SIGNATURES

I'm sharing my tips & tricks for assembling the signatures for a junk journal. In this step of making a journal you can not only decide about the order of the pages but also if you wanna take out some that you don't like anymore or that are perhaps too much. I wanna discuss about the proportion of a journal and how to find the right width for the spine and how to decide about the amount of signatures that you wanna sew into it.
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[@pnichols1966]

Congratulations on being chosen to be on Tim Holtz’s design team! Your videos and instruction will be seen by so many more artists! We are all fortunate!!

[@victoriaguckian8578]

Thank you Luisa for sharing with us. And congratulations on being able to work with Tim Holtz! Dreams do come true! So happy for you. You deserve it all!

[@morninglory576]

I am so grateful for all the time you've spent sharing your knowledge and experience! I'm so happy that you are now a part of Tim's team of makers! He's so lucky to have you!

[@donnaarsenoff8399]

I hope you enjoyed your coffee. You surely deserve to be on Tim’s team, and I’m excited for you. I love this series, and I’m learning so much from you. Thank you. ❤

[@gerrieswartz2692]

I was so happy to hear you are now a Tim Holtz maker. You will be a wonderful addition to the team. Thank you for sharing your many wonderful creations. ❤️

[@rosemareemclure3227]

I just love how giddy being asked to be a Maker has made you. It is well deserved and I can’t wait to see what you Make. I’m really enjoy this series too. Xx

[@vickibusybee]

Oh Luise I am so happy for you. It is certainly well deserves as you are so talented and very hardworking. Congratulations and a Tim is very lucky to have you on his team. 🎉🍾🎉

[@crazysisterscrafting1849]

What a dream come true for you being a part of Tim's team! Congratulations, you deserve it so much. Will look forward to the special video and thanks again for this series. I am loving it!

[@peggydid]

I *did* watch to the end! And I hadn't heard! I'm so happy for you, and will watch for all that is coming on your channel! Congratulations, Luise! Hugs! Peggy

[@tatianar1313]

I am SO happy for you, Luise!! We have all been hoping this exact thing would happen, and I am so excited to be watching you on this journey. Your talent is above and beyond most artists, so I am thrilled you will be joining the rest of the best artists on Tim's team! Hopefully you can all learn from each other and, most of all, HAVE FUN!

[@user-gw5kb4in6x]

Tim recognizes incredible talent when he sees it! The journal creative process is quite organic Louisa does it her was quite beautifully!!! ❤

[@user-gw5kb4in6x]

Her #way!quite beautifully!!!!such an inspiring creator!

[@msbecky]

We all love you as well Luise, you give so much of yourself with each and every video… thank you… and you and Tim are both lucky so proud of you!!!!

[@susanmorales8675]

It is such a privilege to watch your videos and learn from you. I’m late to this series but what I have learned from you has made me so much more confident in what I am making. Thank you, Luise.

[@marisamessias5932]

Congrats Luise, on being part of Tim Holtz design team. 🎉🎉🎉

[@chelliebarron2094]

Congrats on working on Tim’s team of makers. You totally deserve the opportunity.

[@patriciamason9884]

Congrats Luise!!!! I'm so happy for you!!! You will make a wonderful addition to Tim's Team with all your artistic abilities!!! "Movin on up" I appreciate you and all your time and effort you put into your videos in teaching us! Thank you soooooooooo much!!!!

[@angiecantu2747]

Congrats for become part of Tim's team you are a GREAT ASSET in that team!!

[@tracytanasiychuk8253]

You deserve all the wonderful things that are happening to you now. I am so proud of you and you know that I have been in your cheerleading team for a long time. Many blessings from Canada 🇨🇦

[@californiadreamer5968]

I love a soft cover journal. It seems like a Teddy Bear to me.

[@taia-baileighpearce]

This series has learned me so much i’m so happy for you Tim is a great teacher and i ❤his products and u are a great addition to his team, i know this will lead you to great things, thanks for always inspiring us and we appreciate u and all your hard work ❤❤❤

[@tharp2499]

I had not heard the great news... Oh, my gosh, Luise...That is so fantastic! Congratulations!🥳🥂💖 You are so talented and, even more, so unique in your style. You will be a wonderfully fresh addition to the team. I am beyond proud and happy for you. You absolutely deserve the honor...you belong there.💗💗💗 I know you must be over the moon with joy & delight. Blessings, my dear.💜💜💜

[@susangazawaypapercrafting3749]

Wonderful, Luise! I love the journals and I am so happy for your opportunity with Tim Holtz! Congratulations!😊👏🏻

[@melindamarie6139]

Wowwww u said exactly what my problem is n even used the exact word.... LIMITING! I make my cover first and always limit myself to how many signatures, pages, ephemera etc due to that. For me it's always been my main focus of my journal and leads me from there. However you are so right in saying it is limiting, as one of the issues, and I will be taking your advice and trying to do my cover at the end now! Thank you Luise!! ✌🏼🧡

[@sandikalin636]

This video was the most informative video I’ve seen as to the construction of signatures and dividing them equally. Thank you, and omg! I’m thrilled for you , I know this has been a dream for you to be on Tim’s team. Congratulations!

[@luiseheinzl]

Thank you so much ❤️

[@marykayswadener2991]

What beautiful pages. The bigger journals overwhelm me so I would probably make 2 journals. I can't wait to see your cover!

[@jneigler]

This series is the best one I’ve seen for learning how to create junk journals. Luise, you have explained signatures in a way that makes sense. Thanks so much for sharing your secrets.

[@luiseheinzl]

Thank you so much ❤️

[@olga-jj]

O Luise, my congrats! I'm waiting for your projects in Tim's team ❤

[@patriotmem2645]

It's about time Tim Holtz saw what an amazing journal maker you are....!!! I knew it would come sooner or later!! Congratulations!! That's HUGE!! woo hoo!!!! Keep being you.... smart, kind, and very talented.

[@sophiaiam434]

OMG! OMG! OMG! I had a feeling something was up! I am SO happy for you. I got goosebumps when you told us! You deserve this. Congrats, Rose

[@kykategray]

Of course, I watched till the end. I am so excited for you and absolutely can’t wait for the celebration video! Your exuberance is contagious. Sending you great big bear hugs from Ky, USA.

[@alisasartroom]

Congrats on getting invited to be a maker! I had hoped he would after that awesome Vignette you did of his Studio!

[@katherinetwilliams4254]

I love watching and hearing about your thought process. Gives me lots of ideas. You are so generous🥰 And celebrating with you as a maker for Tim Holtz. So well deserved !

[@JuanettesCraftingCorner]

This is such a fantastic series. Even though I have been making journals for years I have learned so much from you. I will definitely be watching the whole series again. Thank you so much.

[@carterhannah4961]

Many congratulations!!! Working with Tim will be awesome.

[@fyrtalker]

Great information on how to assemble the signatures, thank you! And CONGRATULATIONS!!! I’m so happy for you and this well deserved honor!

[@susiescraftroomandstudio]

Congratulations! Wow! That is a big deal. Your journals are amazing. Blessings and Hugs 🤗

[@Ichyt]

Thanks, Louise, you have answered so many questions, and your work is so beautiful.

[@alysonhovanec6314]

Yay!!! So happy for you! You totally deserve everything good that comes your way! Congratulations 🎊🎈🍾🎉

[@lindagunter7811]

Congratz again❤Luise!!!!

[@sarahanlon9768]

THE BIGGEST CONGRATS TO YOU! Tim is going to LOVE your collaborations and you are definitely up to the task. I am super excited for you.❤❤❤❤

[@jolajolcia2342]

Yes! I knew it! It was just a matter of time before you got recognised by Tim. Congratulations Luise❤you so deserve this and more. Your talent and creativity is just so uniquely unbelievable. I wish you all the success for the future. Also thank you for another video packed with amazing tips and info❤️

[@elizabethkeeling-carreau1873]

This video was amazingly helpful in refining what I am learning about making my own journals. I’d never watch less than every moment even though I can’t support your shop. Thank you for generously sharing your knowledge and insights. I’m so thrilled that you are now part of Tim’s team of makers. I’m so delighted for you. 🇨🇦❤️🇨🇦

[@kathyrobb702]

This video was so informative and helped me with what I need to do next in my journal. I am so happy for you and can't wait to see what you have coming next!❤

[@kandrews6356]

This is amazing... I never looked at a signature(s) in this depth of thought before and it makes total sense to me. All the videos have been very informative, but this one has taught me so much. I feel more comfortable in attempting to put a journal together now. TFS

[@hildatenwolde9951]

I my goodness what a briljant solution of the tag ❤❤❤

[@julia_l-c]

I am loving all the details and thought you've put into this series! I'm not creating along with you, but watching first so I can keep all this information in mind when I am ready to create (and will likely rewatch everything again!). 💜

[@kristinavanburen8670]

I've learned sooooo much from you. THANK YOU!

[@kathykeough6598]

Congratulations and much happiness!!!

[@CherrySignature3]

Another amazing series to inspire us. Love this series so much you did an amazing job. Thanks

[@Artistandkeepsakes]

Soo very please for you Louise fantastic news to be part of Tim’s team🎉🎉🎉🎉🥰🥰🥰🏆xxxx

[@MsPixieD]

Hi Luise, I recognized the stencil (named Splotches) that you used on the cover of your purple journal, because I was shopping Tim Holtz items online earlier today and almost put the same one in my cart! Now that I've seen your video, maybe I will add it the next time 😀 When you showed big gap between two signatures in the purple book, it sparked my imagination for things I might try if I had a book like that. Maybe turn the problem into an opportunity and create a pen holder in that gap inside the spine! Or possibly a gusseted pocket that would fill that gap between those signature pages? "Gator mouth" journals and cards always bother me, too. I think it would be fun to see a future video or series on closure options (preferably with no sewing). Cheers! P.S. I haven't finished watching the video yet, but based on the other comments here, it sounds like you shared your news of becoming a TH maker. Congratulations, so happy for you! Can't wait to see your makes in future TH broadcasts! 💜

[@luiseheinzl]

Thank you so much for all your thoughts!

[@donnacarraway9182]

Dear Luise, 1. Someone is going to TREASURE having your handwriting in their journal!!! 2. With the blank pages, I might be concerned that if I bind the signatures and then afterwards I add embellishments then I will create a gator mouth journal. Do you make the spine a bit larger to compensate for that?? 3. My process is to arrange the pages into signatures (not sewn together) before I add the embellishments. I think this is because, even though I lean towards the clean version, I use different color pages (perhaps my color scheme has 3 different colors) and it can be difficult to get the second half of the pages in the signature to color coordinate unless I am careful here. (I hope that makes sense in writing.) Of course there’s always a way to get it to work! It is junk journaling!! Yes, I agree to think ahead! Thank you! 💕💕💕

[@angiewylie1141]

Luise I am so happy for you!! I knew sooner or later Tim would come calling after seeing your work. I'm sure now you'll get that autograph for your journal :). This video was so helpful as I experienced similar problems as I am learning how to make my journals. On the first one, I did not allow a big enough spine and it quickly became an "alligator mouth "; on the second one, I made the cover after decorating and I had to split it into two covers because it was so chunky and would not feel comfortable as one journal. So, after seeing your process, I will be following it for my next journal and making my signatures more even for a better look and feel. Thank you so much for this insight--looking forward to the next video.

[@merinada]

WooHoo!! Congratulations!!

[@annitimmermans2434]

Congratulations Luise! I am looking forwards to Youri creations for Tim!

[@Paint3dRos3]

We love you!🌟♥️🌟

[@emmahamilton3293]

This series as awesome! Ohh exciting - something coming to look forward to! But in saying that, I look forward to all of your videos and have watched them more than once usually!

[@robinknutson8765]

I learned so much about the process of selecting the papers and the reasons behind paper and embellishment placement. Thank you so very much ❤️❤️❤️

[@luiseheinzl]

Thank you!

[@risamateo8003]

Thank you for sharing your process. I love to see how other's minds work. I work similar to you. I always felt like maybe I was doing it "wrong". Your video reassured me, I appreciate you. I'm definitely going to watch the German video to see how you construct the grungy cover. Much love and appreciation

[@afeeser]

This is a very helpful video. Thanks for sharing.

[@hankejoosen4029]

Wow! Congratulations! I knew that would happen one day! You so deserve it! Thank you for all your explanations 🤩🤩🤩

[@suegillettful]

This was fascinating. I was wondering what you were going to do. Congratulations on being on such a prestigious design team!

[@ladonnaloehrke2957]

Loved learning from your creative process today!! :) Thank you for sharing!

[@toniscott1029]

Thank you for sharing your process. I've learned so much!!

[@lindaschumacher2577]

Thanks for sharing your thought process. It was both interesting and enlightening. And, Congratulations!!

[@nataliechim5227]

Congratulations Luise on becoming part of Tim's team. Thank you for this very comprehensive video of putting the signatures together. I have been making a journal that has gone out of control and become massive like A3 and I am thinking a soft cover journal would be best. Do you agree? I hope one of the journals will be soft covered as I am not sure how to attach the signatures and what options I have. I am so excited to see what your celebration video will be. Thanks again and can't wait to hear about your visit with Barbara and going to Rome as well. My goodness you have so much going on.

[@luiseheinzl]

Thank you so much 😊 yes, you're right, it's a lot going on at the moment, but that's great, keeps my brain & body busy 😁 Sounds like for your journal a softcover would be the best. It seems to be very massive, for my taste a soft cover makes such a journal more handy and pleasing to the eye. I will also make soft covers for both of the journals in the series, the video comes soon!

[@nataliechim5227]

@@luiseheinzl Thank you for the advice. Look forward to the video.

[@user-gw5kb4in6x]

Best tutorial ever!!!thank you!

[@luiseheinzl]

Thank you so much

[@craftbird1]

Congratulations and well deserved. X

[@RubyMorton]

Yay thank you

[@everybodylovesrooroo2228]

Oh god the purple one is unbelievable!!! Are you going to see it?????

[@luiseheinzl]

Do you mean sell? You've written see. Both, yes. I see it and I sell it when it's done 👍

[@maribelgarciafernandez7292]

Muchas gracias, una lección muy interesante ❤

[@sarahdoyle9812]

congratulations xxxx

[@maribelgarciafernandez7292]

I hace seen all the videos and KZbin are anartist, Ihave loved it I do not rule out doing it, thank you for everything, I am spanih I se it with the translator, thank you very much❤

[@thominaaugustinsson2685]

Amazing!!!!! ❤❤❤❤Tanks!!!❤❤

[@SilviaBorghi]

Lo que se deja entre cuadernillo y cuadernillo cuando estos tienen cosas pegadas (como los álbumes), para que no se deforme ni el lomo, ni se agrande desproporcionadamente, se llaman compensaciones o escartivanas. Sean espacios o sean piezas adicionales.

[@SilviaBorghi]

En encuadernación, evitar el volumen es casi siempre un objetivo . Deberías poner con peso esos cuadernillos para aplanarlos.

[@everybodylovesrooroo2228]

I am sorry I did mean sell not see like duh of course you see it. Funny 🥰 On the iPhone it corrects words when it should not and the I look stupid 🤪 Yes sell !!!!!

[@everybodylovesrooroo2228]

I like purple blue and pinks if you have those kinds

[@tracylanderos1848]

Question... For your pockets and tuck spots what gsm of paper do you recommend so they are strong enough?? LOVE your grungy style... My FAVORITE ❤️❤️

[@luiseheinzl]

If I wanna use those without anything underneath I use 200g paper. But the most of the times I layer them, so 110g is enough for my taste

[@melindamarie6139]

Will these journals b for sale? I never bought a journal from anyone because I make them but to own one of yours would be just amazing...better than an autograph from my fav actor!! I love them both!! Please let me know. I have no IG, FB, Etsy only KZbin so plz let me know what to do if you have any avail. Thanx!! ☺️

[@christelvaneyssen7548]

Thank you so so much! I’m sitting in bed with Covid and what better way to spend my time, than watching and learning from you. I absolutely ❤ every minute of what you are teaching us. Maybe one day I will be lucky enough to own one of your journals. Owning one of your journals for me is like you being chosen to be on Tim Holtz’ team.

[@luiseheinzl]

Melinda, your words make me so happy! Thank you so much for your interest in having one of my journals. As soon as they are finished they will go into my Etsy shop ❤️

[@luiseheinzl]

Thank you so much for your sweet words, Christel! Gosh, you're all so cute!

[@melindamarie6139]

@@luiseheinzl Thanx so much!! 🧡🧡

[@kandrews6356]

Luise... when deciding on the '2nd' signature, the paper you chose as the outside piece has an area sewn and its on or near the seam/folder part. Would that cause a 'weakness' when you go to sew the signature into the spine?

[@luiseheinzl]

No, I think that's no problem

[@kandrews6356]

@@luiseheinzl Great to know... thank you. :)

[@cherjohnston9865]

I cannot for the life of me figure out what paper size you are using. I'm in the states and I normally use 8.5 x 11 inches, which I think may be A4 but I'm not sure. We call it letter size and your sizes are all different. I can figure out the cm but not this paper size.

[@luiseheinzl]

That's a difficult thing, but at the same time easier that you think 😁 DIN A4 is 29,7x21 cm