Altered Book TUTORIAL

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[@whitneydahlberg4328]

I watched Carol Duvall all the time too! I seriously attribute my life path to Carol! My mom and I were so sad when she passed.

[@1jmass]

I have great memories of the Carol Duvall Show. That is where we first met a young guy from Ranger named Tim Holtz. How far he has come since those early days.

[@twylahcampbell2277]

I’ve been wanting to make a book exactly like this but I couldn’t find a tutorial that had all the factors I wanted to incorporate and also find a tutorial that showed each step…until literally just now I found you! Your voice is pleasant enough to listen to and your books have all the elements that I want to incorporate into my journal and your explanations are well thought out, nicely executed step-by-step and easy to understand AND you have examples of EVERY stage you are explaining!!! You have made an instant fan and gained a new subscriber. Thank you for sharing

[@sandrakenslow9540]

I remember Carol Duvall. Thanks for the memories.

[@kandrews6356]

OMGosh... I can't believe you remember Carol Duvall... she one of the crafters who got me started. LOVE her! Thank you for sharing that moment. :o)

[@cheryldemarco1407]

You brought back some fun memories for me. Remember when Carol Duval used to host her HGTV show with Tim Holtz when he was young and just starting out? Your videos are the best!!

[@theresasarvis2751]

Bless your sweet care of your mama♥️🙏🏼We did the same with my mother in law until her passing in 2021.

[@bowiespace]

I watched Carol Duvall when she did crafting in Toledo, Ohio for the store Anderson’s. I loved her as a kid!

[@LilCraftyNook]

My fave mag was Tiger Beat!! I still have an issue somewhere!? 😜 David and Shaun as well as the Osmonds!!🥰 Thank you so much for this!! I’m going to start on a combination guest book/album for my wedding in Jan!! So sorry to hear about your mom. You’re an awesome daughter!! Bless you!🙌🏻☺️

[@SaviourJoseph-ry4iu]

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[@AFREEME22]

This is my current favorite method of making a journal! It takes more time but they are BEAUTIFUL!!! TFS,!!!

[@1lawn68]

I remember watching Carol too. And Shaun Cassidy..loved him!!

[@ilovetobemom]

thank you for caring for your Mom, blessings to you

[@lottiefaith6935]

Thank you for sharing this. Teen Beat, Shawn Cassidy, Tiger Beat, plastering my walls with Peter Frampton pictures and filling up books with his stories and pictures....those were the good ole days. : )

[@BevStorer]

Thank you. Your tutorial was short, sweet and to the point. Thank you for taking your valuable time to show all of us how to alter a book. You are an angel. You, your family and your mom are in my thoughts. God bless!

[@SaviourJoseph-ry4iu]

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[@orch712]

Please come back. Really miss you. And I bet I am not the only one. You are an awesome craft teacher.

[@susanbroussard2754]

Oh how I wish Aleene and Carol Duvall were still available on tv now!! I used to love watching any craft show that would come on! I remember my room being "wallpapered" with the hotties out of Teen Beat and Tiger Beat!! LOL! Great memories! Thanks for your tutorial - very helpful and fun!! :)

[@Jana-TheCraftyGambler]

Susan Broussard, I had my room full of the teen beat and Tiger beat posters as well Leif Garrett was my big crush and I can remember the very day I discovered these magazines and saw him for the very first time.

[@misslily326]

Her old shows are on you tube

[@jlstrick1]

Carol Duvall Show was awesome! Great memories you brought up here!

[@kathyn3978]

I just found this video and it’s exactly what I was looking for...and more. Back in the day I collaged glossy photos of David McCallum & the Beatles on the walls in my room so I might be a tad older LOL. But Carol Duvall and Aleene on tv?!? They beat out soap operas in our house! Thanks for sharing your love and your memories. Hugs to you in losing your mum. Mine passed away 25 yrs ago from a stroke. I miss her everyday and art journaling is my new therapy in retirement.

[@EarthlyJoys-LMG]

Hmmm I think we are the same age....I had Sean Cassidy pinned to my wall! Lovely altered journal techniques, enjoyed your video.

[@nancyw2686]

Thank you for sharing. Your Mum obviously raised you to be very caring. Mums are very precious.

[@maryannewatson2393]

Super!! I started making altered books years, many years ago, and even did the good old round robins before utube , pinterest, etc. In those years we used books with sewn signatures... What an accident waiting to happen. Your tutorial makes me want to make an altered book again. So... here I go, rip, rip, rip, fold, fold, fold. thanks for sharing.

[@lorenaalonso2820]

Beautiful to watch, and how you explain so easily to understand thank you.

[@Annasayshello]

Awe yes I remember Carol Duvall too. She was great.

[@mom2triplets04]

Love the idea of sewing the pages before and then gluing them in. Never thought to do that was wondering how they did that. Thanks for sharing this.

[@chronicstitcher7933]

I remember Teen Beat, and Tiger Beat too. I remember when John Stamos was all over these as he played "Blackie" on General Hospital. I'm old. I had a door-size poster of Shawn on the back of my bedroom door in 1978. :)

[@heatherproctor7676]

Thank you so much for sharing how you start your altered book journals and the sewing! I love to watch your videos and see the beautiful journals you create.

[@maureennevers9039]

Finally! A clear, simple, easy tutorial on how to alter a book. Your explanation was so understandable, and I loved seeing the examples. I can think of so many ways to customize this process for various purposes. Thank you!

[@SaviourJoseph-ry4iu]

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[@jodymcknight187]

Wow . Today was my lucky day. I happened to stumble across your KZbin channel. Boy did you being back some memories I also loved teen, oh and dolly. You must be an amazing person to still care for your mum ❤️ 💕 It takes a lot to do this. I loved the technique you used thank you for sharing. I am now following you and will try and binge your KZbin channel Blessed be Jody❤

[@maineiacts]

THANK YOU IRENE!!!GOD BLESS YOUR SWEET HEART!🌹🌹🌹💗💗💗😇😇😇🙏🌲

[@Jana-TheCraftyGambler]

Oh, girl! I just wish I had some of my old Tiger beat and Teen beat magazines. Leif Garrett was my heart throb. I had my room plastered in all of them.

[@Bluebird_Legacy]

This was helpful to me, because I was searching how to make an Altered Book, and your video came up. Thanks for sharing.

[@cherylobrien3206]

Hello Irene. Thank you for your wonderful videos. I love your gentle, caring voice. I lost my mother 15 years ago to Alzheimer's after caring for her at home for several years. I've heard you mention other phases your mother is going through and I am familiar with all of them. It takes a special person to care for someone with Alzheimer and it is especially difficult when it is a parent. Stay strong and remember to take care of yourself. You will never regret the sacrifices I know you are making to care for your mother. Take care and God Bless.

[@craftyirina]

Thank you so much for your heartfelt kind words! This disease is horrific! Crafting is my therapy .. Otherwise I would have lost it by now .. I think????? She's an Angel .. Has had a very hard life .. Concentration camp survivor.. Was gathered up with all the Jewish families .. 4 years later liberated by the American Soldiers .. Made a lot of sacrifices to make life better .. So to get this in her golden years is so cruel! But..her life is in Gods hands .. I'm only the caretaker .. I do my best.😊 thank you again for stopping by! It means more than words can express! 😘

[@benitaguzman541]

I use to watch Donna Dewberry and Aleenes Crafting.. and I loved Teen Beat and Tiger Beat. I loved All those magazines. WOW. Thanks for Sharing 😊👍 I had posters of Robby Benson.😍

[@leiannalogan4197]

Hello, Irene! You brought back memories talking about Teen Beat Magazine and Carole Duvaul!! I used to watch her also. My memory is of having a "clear" skateboard when I was 13 years old, and I taped a picture of Leif Garrett to the bottom facing up, so that I could see him. First crush was Donny Osmond.... second crush was Leif Garrett. Keep up the great videos.

[@catelamb7667]

This video was super helpful! LOL...I was picturing myself wrestling with a book and feeding it through my sewing machine!

[@JaiKaliMa3]

Same here!!! And I still was until I read your response and realized what she meant! Thank you.

[@tripletgirl2484]

Thank you so much for sharing your experience in altering books. I'd like to try this and you've saved me a ton of trial and error time. My sister let me know about your channel! I really appreciate the practical no nonsense way you present your tutorials.

[@melodystrahan7161]

Shaun Cassidy, Parker Stevenson, Leif Garrett...yup. They were all over my bedroom walls! lol I enjoyed the videos very much. Thanks for the tips! It never occurred to me to start from the back. Duh...solves many problems!

[@VictoriasCraftyRoom]

I remember Alleen's and Carol to!!! I am 51, so maybe that will help you feel better!! love your book!!

[@silverpromidi]

Hi Irene, love listening to you explain things in your tutorials, and that tip on sewing the decorative paper to a page and then gluing ... wowsers :) trust all is well with you and your family

[@SaviourJoseph-ry4iu]

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[@CraftyLinnieP]

Thanks Irene for showing us how you do your sewn pages. It's always good to learn new techniques. Big hugs.Linda

[@JunkJournalsToHoldYourMemories]

I watched Carol Duvall also!! Miss her! Thanks for sharing. I plan to give this a try!

[@adacooper6425]

Good ol' Carol Duval!! I watched her when I was a new mom!! I loved that show!! Now we have KZbin which is even better!!! Thanks for all the great tips and "show and tell". You're a great teacher!!

[@dalleeongcay7325]

Love how you love your mom 👍❤️❤️❤️

[@pamfrank3962]

Thank you for sharing your knowledge and tips. This is a very good method which produces a much more esthetic journal..and seems more durable.

[@dayzmama]

I love Carol Duvall and watched her all the time!! I attribute my love of working with paper to her. Thanks for bringing back a wonderful memory! Would love to see her shows again. Blessings to you! (I love YOUR shows as well!)

[@allisoncrow8687]

Thanks for sharing all your techniques! You’re so great to take the time to do this! I learn so much from you!

[@mmichellle5]

I just love your projects. Thank you so much for sharing.

[@dawnvaliquet6631]

Thank you so much that was so much help love your journals .Also sending prayers for your mom and for your family to give you the strength you need to care for you sweet mom 😊

[@jeanettegibbs9148]

Absolutely love your tutorials,you are a natural-teacher,thank you so much and God Bless you for looking after your mum,there is a special place in heaven for people like you!! Xx

[@craftyirina]

Jeanette Gibbs .. thank you sooo much for your very kind words! Mama went to heaven Dec 31, 2016. May she Rest In Paradise .. miss her like crazy! 😘💕😘 Thank you for your continued support of me and my channel! 😘💕😘

[@PamVanEeJournalMaker]

Love this! Very clear instructions. I remember Carol Duval, also! I wish they had a craft channel today. Tfs!!😊

[@SaviourJoseph-ry4iu]

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[@rfranksensey]

Irina!!!!! We miss your videos! You are the queen of altered books!

[@FrappsScraps]

So fun! I remember the TV guides and Teen Beat.. I also loved making collages and tearing out of magazines and newspapers 😀

[@tracyzook857]

Very cool! In jr high or high school I made a scrapbook of tv guide covers. And I loved watching Carol Duvall:)

[@marynovotny514]

Shaun Cassidy was my FAVORITE!!! I had his pictures glued all over my room! Also watched Carol! Thanks for the tutorial and the memories!

[@endurapuppy]

Love your video tutorial! I have done all the gluing. Tried different glues and glue stick lays the flattest, but love how the other wet glues give the pages character. You and your Mom are always in my prayers. I always look so forward to watching all of your videos, your voice is so perfect and very relaxing. Hugs, Cindy Lou

[@IamSonia1881]

Gorgeous! 💕 Thanks for sharing!

[@mymartinez3830]

I LOVE THIS TUTORIAL!!!! I am making my first altered book today! Thank you so much for sharing!

[@dianamarie9689]

Another great video! Thank you for sharing! Hugs & Blessings to you & your mom!

[@meghaathnikar5445]

Loved your lavish style,they look pretty,💟💖

[@tellhimthanku]

Awesome tutorial! Thanks for sharing because I 've always wondered just how you chose your books, how you prep the books and how you were able to sew in the books. Thanks for easing my mind concerning these altered books. Now I am going to try this out for sure. Praying your strength........

[@joyrevert817]

Amazing. Thank you for sharing. You do the most amazing things with your junk journal. You took the mystery out of several processes for me.

[@marcijlo]

You inspire me so Irina! I come here to refresh my memory of how to! Thank you! 🦋💙🦋

[@vickiemurray388]

Thank you for sharing this technique! I love the tip about the sewing of the pages. Definitely going to put this on my do list! Hugs, Vicki

[@auntpattyscrafts]

Your altered books are always so beautiful, thank you for taking the time to show how you do it! Yes I remember Teen Beat! haven't thought of those for years. Like Lynette Clark said I remember Leif Garret!

[@gillyg6883]

Thank you so much for sharing, I'm new to altered books and this has really inspired me to get started.

[@kristinzuniga1691]

Thank you for sharing! I can't wait to do my first book!❤

[@craftyirina]

Kristin Zuniga..... thank you for watching! Have fun creating 😘

[@onabee85]

thank you so much!! very informative Irene! ! I appreciate you taking time to show us! keep your videos coming! so excited to see your work. ♡♡

[@Neferkit1]

Thank you for sharing your technique! Love your work.

[@ScrappyStephy]

Oh Irina! Listening to you talk about Teen Beat and Shaun Cassidy brought back such memories! I was in love with Shaun Cassidy back in the 70's! DaDooRonRonRon!! LOL!! I recently purchased a an old 70's TV Guide off Ebay just for the fun of it, it was just fun to read, and took me back to my childhood.

[@cjhenderson1607]

Love so much!!Thanks and can't wait to do my first book with your sewing technique❤️❤️❤️

[@ruthburr1951]

Brilliant Tutorial Irene, thanks so much for sharing your technique with us. I hope when people do try this out that they will give you the credit for their inspiration. big hugs.

[@SaviourJoseph-ry4iu]

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[@sheiclackum5482]

LOVE this!! Thank you for sharing!!

[@NolaHarris]

Hi there glad to see you back. What a great idea thank you so much for sharing. Your mom is so lucky to have such a loving daughter as you. Hugs Nola

[@PaperPlaywithJulieK]

Thanks for sharing. So happy that you are back making videos again. I just love listening to you talk.

[@RoseD2016]

Omg I used to love teen beat too! I am probably the same age you are. This is an awesome way to make journals. Tyfs. 💞😍

[@CraftsandMorewithDonnaJackson]

Ty for sharing this! I've gotten quite a few books and have been wondering how to do them. I sp admire your strength and devotion to your mom. I take care of a lady with dementia and it's so hard. Blessings to you!!

[@joannalewis9441]

I love all of your videos, thanks. I too loved Carol D and Aleenes, watched faithfully and really miss those shows... and as far as tiger beat, Shaun Cassidy and Scott Baio were everything to me lol I understand all too well about caring for someone with Alzheimer’s, sending best wishes.

[@deborahring7564]

Lovely journal making process!! Really enjoyed your how to vid. I am really sorry to hear about your mom having Alzheimers type dementia....my gram had that and I know how things can be...prayers to you and you mom. ox

[@nadinehanken3807]

God Bless you. I am keeping you and your family in my thoughts and prayers. Thank you for sharing your inspirational technique ❤

[@brookejones405]

Thank you for posting these videos! You've taught me so much:) I hope you & your family are well.. it's been a while.. sending love and Prayers! 💕

[@cindyljamison5571]

Thank you! Best one I have seen on altering books! I miss Carol Duvall! ❤️

[@moxie3972]

So happy for your video! I have looked all over the place but your tutorials are the ones I needed-i like this style, it's how I planned in my head but really wanted to see it done first! I am starting today thanks to you and your video!

[@JillianNorwood]

Your junk journals are truly works of heART! Love them! Thanks for sharing! :) Jill

[@SaviourJoseph-ry4iu]

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[@donna6516]

Ahhh, Carol Duvall -- a blast from the past! The timing of finding your video was wonderful. I just tried making my first book for altering (I've bound books from scratch or used Dylusions journals in the past), chose a book that had stitched signatures rather than the "perfect binding" (that's what the industry calls it) that you recommend and I didn't tear out enough pages. The results was lumpy, wrinkly and practically impossible to work on. I'll be stopping at the dollar store or thrift shop and looking for the perfect bound books. Thank you again -- and strength to you in carrying the care of your mother. THAT is a labor of love!

[@cccarignan3864]

wonderful Im glad I found you I want to sew more on my journal pages, thank you, and god bless you with your Mom

[@kjs3342]

Thank you for this tutorial. I want to make a junk journal but for some reason am intimidated and say no I'll just do project life journal/book. I love these so much though - I'm going to give it a try. Thanks for giving a great tutorial. Hope all is well and you are back doing crafty tutorials. I miss you and your craftiness being on You Tube. Best Wishes.

[@vickirice3653]

Thank you so much for this concise and clear tutorial! It's all new to me, so I am soaking up as much information as I can! I love the finished look you have shown.

[@suchadwell]

I loved loved paper dolls... you just reminded me of them.. ♥️❤️♥️❤️

[@debbiestherapy]

You are so gracious to share your technique! I loved teen beat and Tiger beat too, 😉

[@HooliganMomma]

I love you so much with your rememberance of "Teen Beat" and Shaun Cassidy...I too was a fan of both..Shaun Cassidy poster in my room..I used to cut up the TV Guide all the time ...mostly cutting out my favorite movies or shows...ha! Thank you for the that walk down memory lane!!! You're fantastic!!! xo

[@sweetnsassyscraps]

This is so AMAZING . I camt wait to try this. Thamk You For Sharing. God Bless You And Your Mother.

[@karrygeisler1117]

Thank you so much! I appreciate you sharing how you do it. Many Blessings! 😃💕

[@maryannschuetz5155]

OMG, Carol Duvall & all those cute cute boys!!! This is a fantastic tut. I appreciate all the time you put into your videos.

[@JosephinesDesigns]

Yes...Teen Beat and Tiger Beat. :) My fella was David Cassidy!! And I loved Carol Duval and the Saturday craft shows with Aleene when I was young married. :) Thank you for sharing!!! :) k

[@donnakelso7204]

I just found you and I love your tutorials. God bless you and your Mom, I pray for strength for you.

[@adrinem4513]

Thanks so much for referring me to this video! I've got it figured out now! I'm also a Carol Duvall fan. I would record her shows & never missed a one. Now I wish I had saved those tapes because the links to all her show & written projects I had written down are no longer available😞. However I am also a big fan of your style & tutorials. You are so thorough & so willing to share everything that you use & that is very helpful especially to someone like me who is rather new to this. I did do a lot of collage years ago but it was nothing near what people are doing nowadays. Again, thanks so much for sharing your techniques, so simple yet looks like it took hours. Can't wait to get started☺️

[@thepickypainter9854]

Love your videos!!! You have such interesting things to earn and you make it spook easy !! I remember Carol Duval as well !! She had some fun things too.

[@steelecrafting]

Definitely going to try this thank you so much for sharing Irene😘

[@stacylinn3102]

This was an extremely helpful tutorial for me! And I've watched many🥰 I love how you did the sewing and then glued the pages down!! Thanks for sharing

[@LILRHONDALEE]

Thanks Irene for that special secret info! That was all the inspiration I needed to get going! Will be my first time sewing paper ever. Need to keep busy, as you know. Give Mom a kiss for me! TFS! xo