An Easy Christmas Gift, A Journal Cover

I've been working on an easy journal cover and want to share it with you. I think these would make great gifts. Enjoy
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[@AmberGarrett-py6ry]

Very NICE! Thank you.

[@charlotteminichiello6260]

Love it

[@GrandmaLM]

Visited with you a few years ago in Detroit Lakes. Bought a sweatshirt and several other items❤

[@jeannegow2144]

Have absolutely loved all your work over the years...you totally inspire me. You continue to be one of my favourite "go-to's" on youtube ...love the whimsy, playfulness and light-heartedness your work fills me with!!! Happy Holidays, Julia and thank you for all you do for us❤

[@stitchesbyjulia]

It’s comments like yours that keep me going. Thank you.

[@maritaranda7782]

Beautiful😊

[@suzannewilman7634]

Hi Julia, it's 2nd January 2024 and I've decided to set some life goals and use journals to keep track of my progress. I was so excited to see this video as it's inspired me to make covers for my journals. Thank you so much for sharing your method - I can't wait to choose some fabrics and get started ❤

[@stitchesbyjulia]

Wonderful! I’m so glad you found the video. Have fun!

[@CynthiaKing-tx1vl]

Love your projects!!!

[@stitchesbyjulia]

Thank you for watching!

[@andylovescake.]

Oh My Gosh!! I love that butterfly fabric. So stylish! Initially I was like Nooooo when you were going to put that other butterfly on top haha but as always it turned out AMAZING ..I was taken aback by how easy it all came together. Thankyou for posting 💙

[@stitchesbyjulia]

Thank you so much for watching. These notebook covers make great gifts.

[@kimjordan6561]

Beautiful journals. Thanks for sharin😊

[@stitchesbyjulia]

Hi Kim, thank you for watching and commenting- Happy Thanksgiving!

[@BethMaitlandDramaQueenBeeUnltd]

JULIA< your fabric is J. Wecker Frische fabric. She's a fabulous designer that specializes in vintage images.

[@stitchesbyjulia]

Thank you so much for the information. I love the fabric.

[@julieagar4483]

Thanks Julia, these note book covers are fantastic. ❤

[@ritawhitney210]

Hi Julia I love these journals I gave them for Christmas and all my friends loved them ❤

[@paperie1]

Hi Julia, thanks for sharing such pretty books, you always have wonderful ideas for gifts!! Will have a rummage through my stash and see what I can come up with .x

[@caitlinmatthews1401]

Great video! These look like they could be addictive to make.

[@deemueller7568]

Another Birthday/Christmas gift in the bag! I ALWAYS look forward to your 'let's see what I have laying around' tutorials!! Thank you... yet again!

[@stitchesbyjulia]

You are so welcome!

[@jeanwestackroyd2966]

What a neat gift idea Julia ! Thanks for sharing.

[@49lucky]

Oh no I have to try another Julia craft😅😅😅😅. This is simply beautiful 😊😊

[@pamketron]

Hi Julia - I love making covers this way. They are easy and add so much whimsy to a notebook. Yours are really pretty. Love the one you watercolored. Have a great week. Hugs 💕🧵

[@stitchesbyjulia]

Hi Pam, Happy Thanksgiving to you!

[@andersenjudith7114]

Love your creativity! Thank you again for sharing, your such an inspiration and have a kind soul!🤗

[@barbarabeckman6722]

Love your journal idea. Thanks for all your creativity.

[@callegra1]

Hi Julia, thank you for another great video! I think I can make these for Christmas!

[@jow-ml5wr]

❤❤ Love this journal. Thank you for your videos.

[@cherylfaetanini5683]

Wonderful idea and great gift idea ❤️ Thank you for sharing 🍂

[@theresafinn4257]

Love your work and tutorials.

[@robindonnelly]

I love them all, but the bird and butterfly are my favorite! 🐦 🦋 I have to do more sewing projects. Thanks for the inspiration, Julia.

[@stitchesbyjulia]

Every time I watch your videos, I say " I have to do more mixed media paper projects" I love your work!

[@rosalindhendricks6337]

Julia, I love your projects because you are creative in your choices. The improved sweatshirts are my favorites. Can you give me reasons why I need to make those journal covers that are so cute. Do people use them anymore and what for. I think I’m missing out on something that others are fond of. Help me.

[@stitchesbyjulia]

Hi, Many people use notebooks for journaling or a place to add photos etc.

[@judysoedt916]

Thank you. So inspiring!!

[@CatHand]

Love these, Julia! Thanks for the inspiration! 😊

[@stitchesbyjulia]

Thanks Cat!

[@elizabethsawyer5906]

Great video! Going to give this a try, they look lovely💕

[@clombard7134]

Hi Julia! Your journal covers are fantastic! They can be as plain or embellished as you like depending on the lucky recipient. I have a few orphan quilt blocks that didn't work out in a project that would be awesome as a journal cover with some embellishments. Thanks for sharing your creativity and the inspiration!

[@stitchesbyjulia]

Hi, Orphan quilt blocks make the best journal covers! Thanks so much for watching!

[@callegra1]

Hello again Julia, I have a few questions that I hope you will have the time to answer. 1. The inks you use, archival, do you have to heat set for them to be permanent on cloth? 2. The brushes used, how do you clean them? 3. Do you use the same brush for the different colors or? 4. What are your preferred ink colors that you use for almost everything? I ask because I would like to make the journals for a craft fair I have coming up. I have been using embroidery and sometimes I can't find the theme I want, so, stencils to the rescue! Thanks for your help in advance.

[@stitchesbyjulia]

The archival inks are waterproof. I didn’t heat set mine. If I’m using a stencil, my favorite way is using the archival ink pads and oval makeup brushes. You should clean the brush before using a new color.

[@TheScrapatorium]

I tried to make this, but not knowing the size of the lining I'm really struggling 😅

[@stitchesbyjulia]

The lining size depends on your notebook size. The height is cut the same as your front and the width is cut an 1” shorter on each side.

[@TheScrapatorium]

Thank you so much!!@@stitchesbyjulia

[@lisaneverman8330]

Hi Julia! Do you prewash the canvas?

[@stitchesbyjulia]

Hi, I do not prewash the canvas.