Guide to Making an Altered Book Junk Journal/Part 2 - Tearing Pages & Making Pockets

[@lorettafox7405]

I watched this video at least six times until I was brave enough to get my book out and I did page by page with you. I put you on pause while we were ripping pages and I was shaking! How silly, it's just paper. Thanks for your guidance and your calming voice to get me through this. Thanks for all the videos and sharing your knowledge with us! 😘

[@49dragonflies]

Aw, I’m so happy you found the courage to do it and I hope you are happy with the result! ☺️❤️

[@patticharron3161]

We are told our entires lives NOT to tear pages out of books or to tear up anything to do with a book! It took me a minute, too, to get over it! 😁❤️

[@clc3897]

Finally! Someone who is doing this altered book project in a methodical and well thought out way. Thank you Barbara. Now... I completely understand the reason behind using a glued spine book, but I think it’s important to mention that if someone wants to use the book as an art journal in which they will use wet media, the glued binding will eventually break down. I always buy the sewn binding and remove pages in the middle of the signatures. It is very hard and tedious work and you do have to be extra careful not to put too much stress on the thread, but with patience it can be done. This last book I am going to make into an altered book was very unusual. You would think each signature will have the same amount of pages. Mine didn’t. The number of pages in a signature varied from eight to fourteen. So when I tore out the pages I had to make sure I had the same amount of pages in each signature. Anyways, I am definitely going to use your method of making the pockets. I think this is going to be a ton of fun.

[@49dragonflies]

Thanks you, I’m happy this was helpful! You have a good point about using mixed media in these books. I’m happy you are going to try these pockets! 😃

[@martiseelye6443]

I do have some books. Now to choose one and dive in. What fun!

[@49dragonflies]

Awesome! So happy you are joining in! 😃

[@nancynorris9822]

TFS. You make it easy to follow along. I'm new and overwhelmed with all the things a person can do in the junk journal world! I think starting with an altered book would be an easy way to get my feet wet! I'm going to do it! 🤗

[@49dragonflies]

Awesome Nancy! So happy you are giving this a try! 😃

[@ceebgee2520]

I am book hunting this morning, I shall imagine you with me saying " ooh that's a good one, ..no not that one.."..as always I am loving your tutorials.

[@49dragonflies]

Aaaw that’s so cute, love that! 🫶🏼

[@LisaMyEclecticLife]

How fun, I will try to catch up and play along.

[@49dragonflies]

Awesome Lisa! 😃

[@LisaMyEclecticLife]

I am watching this again as I go through and tear out pages and paperclip my pockets. On to inking. lol, can't wait to play along with you in this journal. Blessings.

[@49dragonflies]

Awesome Lisa! So happy you are playing along! 😃

[@marciaporcelli5885]

I think I’m going to make one of my beautiful Reader’s Digest books into a pocket journal. This looks like such a FUN project. 👏🏻👏🏻😍😘😘

[@49dragonflies]

Awesome sweetie! Let’s do this project together! 😃

[@deborahknight4144]

Thank you for listing the other playlists. I started watching with your thrift shop hunt last night and popped around to some of the others but they were a little hard to find. I'm enjoying gleaning tips from each of you. I stopped at a thrift shop earlier this evening and picked out a book. I'm falling asleep as I sit here or I would start folding and tearing out pages. So excited to start .

[@49dragonflies]

You are welcome, Deborah! Have fun with your book! 😃

[@shannonmuessman2232]

I LOVE the idea of a junk journal that's only pockets! I learned so much! You're awesome, and thanks so much!

[@LauraMe...]

First to comment! ❤ I love Gayle... she's awesome and so dedicated! I have to find a book so I can catch up. I will look around here tomorrow and go to Goodwill or the Dollar Tree as I know they sell hardback books too.

[@49dragonflies]

Thanks Laura! Have fun hunting down your book! 😃 And yes, Gayle is fabulous!

[@chrissy24-7]

I like this idea, because sometimes I get distracted by decorating as I go. This breaks it down nicely. Now to go book hunting! 💕

[@49dragonflies]

Thanks Chrissy! Happy book hunting! 😃

[@lauralyons4829]

Thank you, thank you! This gave me the courage to start my book. You have such a calming voice and it’s very reassuring. 💕

[@49dragonflies]

Thanks! Have fun! 😃❤️

[@cherylemery8594]

Really enjoying this series. I’ve been wanting to do an altered book for some time. Your tutorial well done. Very thorough! Thank you.

[@49dragonflies]

Thanks Cheryl! So happy you are joining me! 😃

[@sherriewoods9538]

This looks like so much fun that I’m going to make a book with you!

[@49dragonflies]

Thanks Sherrie! Enjoy! 😃

[@differenttakethanmost]

So glad you FINISHED the page removal process & explained it all as you went along- and showed various pocket options. Very very well done, clear, complete- enjoyed it a great deal. Thank you. Creating along with you here 🎨

[@49dragonflies]

Aw, thank you! 😘 So happy you are doing this together with me! ❤️

[@marymaloney1519]

Thank you so much Barbara. I'm of to the book store tomorrow. ☺⚘🌷👍

[@49dragonflies]

Awesome Mary! 👍🏻😃

[@KriRama]

I grabbed an old book & I’m going thru the process as I watch! 😁

[@49dragonflies]

Have fun! ❤️

[@rozenart5768]

Barbara I just came back on here to tell you that after struggling for a couple of years(I have no idea why) I was finally able to alter a book thanks to you and the way you explain it! Thank you for you step by step easy to understand instructions!!

[@49dragonflies]

Thank you so much for your kind feedback! ❤️ this makes me so happy! It’s the greatest reward for me! 🥰

[@sherryliberto6749]

I've been having the book for months to do this project and after watching your second video in this series I did it . Yay You've totally inspired me and it was easier than I thought now to glue and decorate. 😘😘thank you. Sherry 💜💜💜✌✌

[@49dragonflies]

Awesome Sherry! You are welcome! 😃👍🏻❤️

[@velvetspicer1962]

Can't believe I'm just now finding this. I have a ridiculous amount of old ish books so I can't wait to try this. Tfs

[@giusicoluccia6594]

I watched Gayle's series and loved it...I'm sure I will love yours,too! Looking forward to the next step💖

[@49dragonflies]

Thank you! I hope you will join me! 😊

[@FlamingoFan1]

I am really enjoying seeing this process. I especially like that you are distressing the area where pages are sewn in. I feel it makes a big difference in the additional "aged look" for the book.

[@cookiesmith8545]

This is a great way to begin junk journaling. This is wonderful!

[@lauriesmith6742]

Looking forward to seeing this process. It seems fun. 😻

[@49dragonflies]

Thanks Laurie, why don’t you join in? 😃

[@JoanetteDrosteWader]

Love this video. It gives me confidence. I CAN DO IT!!!

[@49dragonflies]

Thank you! Yes, you got this! ❤️

[@merrydooley7978]

I’m enjoying this project. I’ll have to go find a book now.

[@mureb]

Same here 😍

[@49dragonflies]

Thanks Merry! Happy book hunting! 😃

[@karentalkowski4008]

You make it look so easy!

[@49dragonflies]

Give it a try! It’s fun! 😃

[@wendywerner6411]

I like your idea. But you didn't make a journal. You made a pocket book. I still get inspiration from your work. Love it

[@49dragonflies]

Thanks! The title says altered book, which it is 😊

[@leeanneschroeder4742]

I have watched this series of videos several times over. I am very intimidated with this new project I am going to try but I need to keep reminding myself it is only paper and only a book I paid $1 for lol. I am ready to give this project a try. Thank you for all the inspiration. I love your easy to follow instructions. Let the new adventure begin!

[@49dragonflies]

You got this! 👍🏻😃❤️

[@JoySibley-l4t]

Love this process!❤

[@sandyheath9314]

I've been wanting to do one of these forever! Gayle is the Queen of Altered books. I loved watching your process.

[@49dragonflies]

Thanks Sandy! I hope you join in! 😃

[@gurkmeja2021]

I'm sure Gayle is good at what she's doing too, but her videos are waaaaay too long...!

[@differenttakethanmost]

Inking first- all at once is a HUGE timesaver too 👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼

[@beckymeldrum7022]

Love this fun project!

[@49dragonflies]

I hope you join in, Becky! 😃

[@ScrappydooSueCrafts]

I followed Gayle Agostinelli for the process and then left the book on my bookshelf until this year. This is a lovely tutorial Barbara 🤗💐

[@49dragonflies]

Thanks Sue! ❤️

[@vicky-akastichr-davis4676]

Hah....my daughter just told me, her daughter-Girl-Scout, is going to make altered books, and show her fellow scouts, how to do it. So I shared this video with them because you have a way of explaining it that I think they will understand easily. Thank You Barbara!

[@49dragonflies]

Oh wow, thank you Vicky. I hope it’s helpful! ☺️

[@TeamColorsbyCarrie]

I've been wanting to try an altered book, but was feeling overwhelmed by all of the different approaches I've seen. THIS looks like the answer to actually get me moving from watching videos to making my first book! Love, love, love your process! THANK YOU!

[@lizlunch7066]

I love this step-wise way of tearing out pages and planning the pockets! Looking forward to the next steps!

[@49dragonflies]

Thanks Liz! I hope you join me for this project! 😃

[@janetvisochi-baum7572]

watched this last night - now its the morning - i got my book out and played right along with you - oh this is going to be so much fun - be well Barbara xx

[@49dragonflies]

That’s awesome Janet! So happy you are joining me! ❤️😃

[@kareyroberts7478]

Great tutorial. Thank you so much 😊

[@marybrown2545]

Great job showing me how to tackle the 8 page tear method. I'm dong a bullet journal like the one you are doing, but decided to give this a try ! Just pockets and more pockets! Thank you for showing us step by step ! Can't wait for part 3 ! keep safe !

[@49dragonflies]

Thanks Mary! Awesome that you are joining me! 😃

[@Tattytreasure]

Really enjoyed this Barbra you have made it so easy to follow. As soon as I have a book I will be re watching 😊

[@49dragonflies]

Thank you! ❤️

[@k.susieroloff4801]

I really like how you illustrated the way you did your journal...😻

[@49dragonflies]

Thanks Susie! ❤️

[@berylsalzman8304]

You’re such a good teacher!

[@kharlysaarmstrong6907]

I 💜 this ideal, as I've always been nervous of trying to make my own junk journal...can't wait to see the decorating part 😊👍

[@49dragonflies]

Thank you! I hope you will enjoy this series! ☺️

[@debbeshumaker1722]

I have my book ready and can’t wait to make this with your help. Thank you

[@49dragonflies]

Awesome Debbie! 😃👍🏻❤️

[@laurachapman6633]

Great ideas! I have so many ideas with thus kind if book. Great tutorial!! Thanks Barbara 🤗🤗

[@49dragonflies]

Awesome Laura! Happy you are joining in! 😃

[@margaretflaxman]

I have my book so will be playing along. Thanks for the explanation so easy to follow. Love it.💕

[@49dragonflies]

Thanks Margaret! Wishing you fun with this project! 😃

[@lindabrown3558]

This is my first journal I'm so excited getting my book ready thank you so much for this series

[@49dragonflies]

That is exciting! So happy you are joining me! 😃❤️

[@VickieAllen1109]

Barbara, I just found your channel and you have inspired me to try this altered book junk journal. I love your easy to follow instructions. Thank you! Now I’m binge watching your channel. 💜💜💜

[@49dragonflies]

Thank you so much! Have fun! 😃❤️

[@journalingadventures]

I have needed this so badly. I love old altered books. Looking forward to watching the rest. Perfect instructions. Thank you

[@49dragonflies]

Thanks so much! ☺️❤️

[@cocolovescrafts]

Love how you alternate the pockets style👍👍👍😉❤️

[@teresagarcia8279]

I love this altered book. I have a book I started altering a few years back. There are pages in the back that I can use to practice on! Thanks so much, Barbara. I'm a subscribed fan and Instagram fan, too!!! I can hardly wait for part 3!!!!

[@49dragonflies]

Thank you Teresa! Part 3 coming very soon! 😊

[@katjam6214]

I just prepared one vintage Book (tearing out the pages is so relaxing somehow) and I am so glad I can follow your process from the beginning :-D

[@49dragonflies]

Awesome Katja! And yes, totally relaxing! More come very soon! 😃

[@jodiehebb9984]

Yay! Uni has finished for the year last week so I can join in with you on this. I've missed my craft room and just being creative. I finally got my five items ready to send to my partner yesterday so its going to a wonderful creative summer. Thank you for the perfect timing of this series. I love how you're breaking it down. I just need to find a book that's small enough, and not the massive readers digest condensed version I currently have. I will go book hunting tomorrow to see what I can find.

[@49dragonflies]

Awesome Jodie! Happy dir you to ah e a crafty summer ahead! 😃 Enjoy the book hunt! So happy you are playing along! 😃

[@jennypops02may]

Great video and really good tip to paper clip the pages as you go. Got my book ready to go! Thanks and looking forward to seeing you decorate the pages. X

[@49dragonflies]

Thanks Jennifer! Awesome that you are ready to go! 😃👍🏻❤️

[@pambotter365]

Barbara thanks for sharing this idea. After I finish my project this is something I would like to try. TFS! ❤️

[@49dragonflies]

My pleasure Pam! Looking forward having you join in! 😃❤️

[@tinaknoell2401]

Rewatching for refresher 😊

[@Desertbearsangel]

Thank you Barbara, I was trying to figure out what kind of pockets and how many varieties there are for my first altered book journal. This video gave me the answers I’ve been looking for. I’m looking forward to working alongside you during this series. Thank you again for sharing your vision with us. Gentle bear hugs

[@49dragonflies]

Thanks Lora! I’m happy this was helpful! Have fun with your book! 😘❤️

[@yesabenson]

This was a GREAT video! I have my book but I really needed the specifics on how to make pockets and tearing out pages.

[@49dragonflies]

Thanks Lisa! So happy this was helpful! 😊

[@lorettataylor3374]

I just finished an altered book using Gayles tutorial. They are so much fun. I'll bet yours will be awesome.❤️

[@49dragonflies]

Aw, thanks Loretta! Gayle’s series is so fun as well! 😃

[@brendabugelli4963]

I made one a few months ago and I had that problem where you can see the tears of the pages. It came nice but the spine it's a bit messed up and I was thinking that maybe the pages will fall apart. Yours it's coming very neat. b 🦋

[@49dragonflies]

Thanks Brenda! Yes, this method seems to be working well! 😊

[@MommytoMikeyjr]

You could glue the slanted pockets the other way so it looks cleaner? I hope you understand what I’m saying. Then you wouldn’t have to cover up the whole page just embellish it. Can’t wait to see what you do to this new journal! ❤️

[@49dragonflies]

Thanks for the tip! I did consider that but rather liked the way it looks with the corner folded this way too! 😊

[@Mommyoffive4Him]

Working through my own altered book along side of you!

[@49dragonflies]

Yay! 😊

[@MaureenAstrid]

I love this project serie sweetie. I actually made a book like this, a journal I mean, following Gail's tutorial. That became my vacation journal. I loved working in it. Its sort of addictive making these so I will ma,e another one and I will craft along with you. 🥰😘😘😘

[@49dragonflies]

Thanks sweetie! I loved Gayle’s series as well! I’m already feeling the addiction and don’t think this will be my last one either! So happy you are crafting along with me as well! ❤️🥰

[@conniebartch9656]

Am enjoying doing one of these with you. Great tutorial and easy to follow. TY

[@49dragonflies]

Awesome Connie! Happy you are joining me! 😊❤️

[@finetteloulou4824]

I'm really enjoy to start with you my new altered book 😊 thank you so much for this séries 😘

[@49dragonflies]

Thanks, you are most welcome! Happy you are joining me! 😃

[@josydebieuvre7923]

Merci encore Barbara, pour toutes ces bonnes idées, quand on débute c'est parfait... j'adore toutes vos videos !

[@bear9427]

I make one at the same time with your tutorial 👌 I can't wait to decorate with you during the next video 😁 thank you so much sweetie, you are so inspiring. Lots of love 😘❤

[@49dragonflies]

So happy you are joining me in the fun project sweetie! ❤️❤️❤️

[@gurkmeja2021]

Watching this series now, six months later! Great tutorial!

[@RobinfromCA]

I love this! Time to go find a book this size and do this with you!

[@49dragonflies]

Yes, awesome! Happy book hunting! 😃

[@PerfectlyImperfectJunkJournals]

Your videos are very informative. And very professional!

[@49dragonflies]

Thank you so much! ❤️☺️

[@amyvanleeuwen]

I'm caught up with my altered book! So far so good! Thanks for being such a great teacher,,,

[@49dragonflies]

Aw, thanks Amy! I hope you are having fun with your book so far! 😃

[@catherinecarey4897]

Beautiful example, thankyou Barbara xx

[@kimberlyharris7006]

Thank you so much for doing this series! I’ve been wanting to do and altered book, but was very unsure and a little overwhelmed. Your explanations and guidance are very clear and helpful. I enjoy watching your videos. 💗

[@49dragonflies]

Thanks Kimberly! So happy this was helpful! ☺️

[@lenalossev1839]

Looks like a fun project! I'm gonna look for a suitable book at the secondhand shop near me and follow your tutorials! Thanks for sharing! 🌻🤗

[@49dragonflies]

Awesome Lena! Happy book hunting! 😃

[@mary_ramstef]

Love this playlist. I'm making my first altered book junk journal!! Woohoo!

[@49dragonflies]

Thanks Mary! How exciting! Have fun! 😃❤️

[@marybethschuiteman484]

Hoorah!!! I happened to have a book in my stash, I got all the pages torn out and folded and working on the inking....I hope yo keep up with you this time.💕☺️

[@49dragonflies]

Awesome Marybeth! So happy you found a book to do this with! 😃

[@vivianmatienzo4498]

Very good instructional video 👍

[@lenalossev1839]

Found a suitable book today at "my" secondhand store. So this evening I followed your tutorial (made a mistake when tearing...but I guess I will be able to cover the edges with something nice.. ). And I am ready for step 3. This is alot of fun! 🤩

[@49dragonflies]

So happy you found a book! Have fun decorating the pages! 😊❤️

[@lenalossev1839]

Thanks! 🤗🥰

[@milagrosvega5560]

You explained so well. I have to find a book and try this.😃

[@49dragonflies]

Thank you! Happy book hunting! 😃

[@BigGrannydb]

Thank you so much - for the great ideas! Can’t wait or the next video!

[@49dragonflies]

Thanks Debbie! I hope you will join me for this project! 😃

[@BigGrannydb]

Yes! Of course!

[@Samreen0987]

Oh!l love this so much!!😍Joining you in this project is so much fun😊l can not stop watching your videos again and again😁

[@49dragonflies]

Haha thank you Shimah! I’m so happy you will be joining me for this project! 😃🥰

[@janehofstedt9014]

So nice. It a super idea to put all your cut outs in. 👍

[@sonyasaville5042]

Very cool! I really like to see how you do it_ I really love Gayle’s video but yours is more clear explaining on each every step from beginning to the end-adding the paper clips on each pages makes more sense where you are standing. Love it! I bought 2 reader’s digest book with lovely marbled on front along with libra sticker when you first open it. It has cute “aged” look. Off I go to get it started! 😍😍

[@49dragonflies]

Thanks you Sonya! I’m happy this was helpful! I’m happy you found such great books and hope you enjoy this project! 😃

[@Lodiblogt]

I think this is fantastic, I enjoy participating in this project! Looking forward what's coming next

[@49dragonflies]

Awesome Lodi! So happy you are joining me! 😃

[@Tattytreasure]

OK Barbara im back with my book 🎉🎊🎉 I need to re watch again to remind me

[@Ammiel7]

This is great Thank you Barbara I need some help to begin changing a book

[@delappamy]

Excited 😆 can’t wait to get started

[@cynthiamostacato7894]

I am doing one of these now so waiting for part 3.....cyndi m.

[@49dragonflies]

Awesome! Have fun! 😃

[@everlastingvintage]

I have done this with you jogging to ink and watch TV 📺 see you on series #3 as this is were the fun begins 😆

[@49dragonflies]

Awesome! See you tomorrow then! 😃

[@roksannastephens4375]

Very nice!! Thank you, going to do my book pages today. Thanks for tip on what tool to use to brush in the inside of spine pages!

[@49dragonflies]

Thanks Roksanna! So happy you are joining me! 😃❤️

[@roksannastephens4375]

@@49dragonflies You're welcome, I'm doing three books. 2 adult and one childs picture book.

[@cocolovescrafts]

Love this!!!!tfs...can't wait for the next video👍👍👍☺️❤️

[@49dragonflies]

Thank you! See you tomorrow 😃

[@maegill5662]

I think tearing out the pages in between makes the pockets roomier inside. 😁

[@Valou.1432]

Bonsoir 😊 Merci beaucoup pour ce merveilleux tuto 😁. J'adore 🥰 et je kiffe 🥰. Bonne soirée à vous.

[@SunFlower-jx8nt]

I love it how beautiful it looks and all those packs wow..I want to make one too....your work is really AMAZING GORGEOUS..I really enjoying watching your beautiful videos. 👌👌👌👌👌🤍💗💗🤍💕💗💓💗💓🤍💕💗💕🤍💓🤍💓🙋🏻‍♀️🌻

[@49dragonflies]

Aaaw, thank you so much! I do hope you will try this! 😊

[@SunFlower-jx8nt]

@@49dragonflies hello can you help me with a question I have , I want to buy a book to make one but I don't know how many pages the book need to have..Thank you so much..have a blessing beautiful day. 🙏🙋🏻‍♀️🌸

[@49dragonflies]

@@SunFlower-jx8nt hello, there no correct answer. You make is as wide or narrow as you want. If this is your first one, I would stay unter an inch for the spine for sure! I hope that helps! 😊

[@sherryvanderpool4024]

Love this tfs can’t wait for the next video

[@49dragonflies]

Thanks Sherry! I hope you are joining me for this project! 😃

[@mariacrayne4276]

Thank you so much for showing us how to do this! I’m excited to try!!

[@49dragonflies]

My pleasure Maria. Have fun with this project! 😃❤️

[@lindawilliams2271]

I was thinking that instead of always folding down the top of a page to meet the spine you could fold up from the bottom leaving a pocket made by the corner piece. Seal the bottom otherwise tags would fall out and make top loading pocket from the two book pages.

[@49dragonflies]

Thanks for the tip! ❤️

[@dianelodico2166]

Thanks so much for this! Your videos are excellent, helpful, and clear.

[@49dragonflies]

Thanks so much! ❤️