Beginner Tutorial - Simple Traveler's Notebook Journal

Making a simple traveler's notebook for my husband for Father's Day. He wanted "no frills". I thought this was an opportunity to show how fast and easy making a TN for yourself can be! I hope it's helpful!
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[@roden70]

What a nice little book this turned out! I hope mr. A. enjoys his fathersday gift.

[@lalagamma4452]

You are do incredibly inspireing Gayle!! I bet your hubby was overjoyed ❣️🦢💚💙💛🧡💜❤️

[@nancybenner2496]

There is something so satisfying about watching a video of the making of a junk journal. This one is perfect for a man.

[@sherrygatlin8100]

What a wonderful compliment to your talent for him to ask you to do this for him.

[@jackshields8797]

gayle, i love watching your videos. you have the sweetest personality. thankyou for sharing.

[@ladyofspain9310]

An online friend from Facebook gave me your link because I told her I get frustrated and confused after watching tutorial’s on how to make Junk Journals and I end up not even wanting to try. After watching this wonderful video I don’t feel overwhelmed and I’m really excited to give it a go. Thank you so much for making it SIMPLE from start to finish. My biggest issue was HOW DO I KNOW WHAT PAPERS TO USE AND HOW DO I STACK THEM... and now I know. As I was watching this video my daughter was laying next to me trying to fall asleep... she said your voice was soothing, I agree. Looking forward to watching more of your videos. Thank you to your hubby as well

[@gayleagostinelli_ct]

Thank you so much and Welcome to my channel! I’m so glad you’re here! ❤️

[@wilmakelley7086]

I'm also from Montana.............it will always be home. Enjoyed your travel journal tutorial. I'm making one for our daughter and husband who will be making a trip to Arizona for their 35th anniversary. Thanks

[@Jana-TheCraftyGambler]

I am so glad I re visited this tutorial. I needed something to do for my pen pals. This awesome!

[@KateriBurnett]

What a cool idea, I think it’s great he what’s a journal. He will love it Gayle.

[@tiasjunkpaper]

Thanks for this! Very useful! I am already starting mine, even while still watching you.

[@lunarbloom3587]

Perfect Gayle, I’m sure your sweet hubby will love it 😊

[@janfranklin6604]

You make it look so easy!! The hardest part for me is sewing in the signatures, and you just flew through it!! Thank you for sharing this!!❤️

[@karenbrooks3645]

Gayle, I’ve been following you for a while here in Spain and I have to say, your voice is just so calming and happy. There are a ton of crafty videos out there, imo yours is the best. I sit here in the mornings with my coffee and smile right thru them. Thank you! You have got me through some dark days XxxOxxx

[@pathenson8276]

Thanks for showing the TN from beginning to end and this time I took notes on the measurements!

[@Hannah-lc7de]

That's so cute your husband asked you to make a journal. Mine did too... Though he hasn't yet used his, I still appreciate that he saw some of the journals I was making for other people and wanted I've for himself.

[@carolrayk]

Excellent tutorial. I was taking notes else I'll forget all that I saw. You make it look so darn easy. I'm hooked!

[@sorciere...]

I have watch dozens of tutorials n maybe it's because of that but your video just clicked with me. It looks so easy thank you so much! Also yay you said kitty corner, every time I say that people tell me its catty corner. Now I can say I'm not the only one!

[@caronwood1316]

Know what’s cuter than you diving in to a ‘commission’ for your husband? Nuthin’, that’s what! Could feel the love.😊

[@kayjayjournalcrafts6772]

Love your tip about the corners when sewing around the cover, thank you I will defiantly be remembering that! Xx

[@rgporter1957]

I just love that your Hubs asked you for this! I quilted for years, showing my hubby each one I got done. One day he said, "so where's mine?" I was gobsmacked! In all that time, I had never thought to make him one! So you can be sure he got a Scottish links golf quilt pronto!

[@karenferguson7662]

As always I enjoyed watching you. Thank you for showing us a simple notebook/journal...I would feel better trying this one first...🦩🥀🦋

[@judywilburnwhite5690]

Love this and you made it look so easy,,,,, little boo-boos and no fluff was so entertaining.

[@smurfette1961]

I'm sure that he loved it!!! It was nice and very quick...I should be able to do that even with my one hand!!

[@dianeduncan5814]

Looks great Gayle, I am sure hubby will love it xo

[@clairesladylair3624]

Ha ha, he sure came to the right person to ask for a TN. Easy peasy and fabulous! TFS.

[@cailliersd]

Beautiful. He will love it.

[@katecarlson181]

I did it!!! It turned out beautiful!! Thank you so much for a tutorial that even a newbie could follow! You are an inspiration!!!

[@gayleagostinelli_ct]

Yay!!! Good job, my friend! No stopping you now!!! 👍😁❤️

[@lindaclausen5477]

I have to say this is what I’ve wanted you to do, since I started watching you recently..LOVE watching you and listening to you. Thank you Gayle.

[@crafti.louisecreates6824]

I love this. My hubby is the same way about not wanting "fluff".

[@susieburris2052]

Very timely video! I just had an order for a TN for my stylist to use to document her cruise. Thank you!

[@SammiJarrad]

I tried leaving the threads on the outside for the first time yesterday. I don’t like it. I know it’s just preference, but I didn’t know my preference until I tried it. 😁 I had a video idea for you the other day. (You can absolutely say “no thanks Samantha”) Gayle’s top 5 ephemera pieces & you show us how to make your top 5 go-to ephemera pieces you always make for journals. I love that Mr. A wanted a journal. Shows how much he loves you. 😁💜👍🏻🌈

[@Kassitiee]

Great idea, Samantha! I'm quite certain that many of us would love & learn from that!

[@SammiJarrad]

Debi Smith thank you. 😁

[@gayleagostinelli_ct]

Love it! Just when I was wondering what to do a video on tomorrow! Thanks Samantha!! Always love ideas of what you’d like to see! ❤️

[@SammiJarrad]

Gayle Agostinelli I’m really glad you like the idea. 😁💜💜

[@jinxmestudio8380]

Great suggestion!

[@sharmcdonald9147]

Really enjoyed and love your way of teaching. Job well done.

[@erlyne0]

Loved this! Thank you, Gayle!

[@janfarabee]

Thanks for a great tutorial, made my 1st travel journal along with you. I'm so excited it turned out really nice, now on to some paper I love and do some more decorating.

[@JannyHaak]

Fun little project, thanks Gayle! 🙏

[@jetwasik1648]

Gonna make up a couple of these......so much fun.... lots of ideas!

[@lori88ish]

Love it only had to pause a little but was able to get one done, so excited. No I just need to add pockets and embellish. This was so perfect for a beginner, definitely didn't feel overwhelmed at all. Thank you so much for sharing and thank your husband for his request. Hugs and Smiles

[@Catnpaws]

Thank you for the tutorial. Sometimes I tend to overthink things, this helped simplify.

[@helenascott389]

Ok, you’ve started something now!!!! My hubby was earwigging while I was watching you, and he realised you could have a journal without ‘fluff’ and now he wants one!!!!!! Oh boy, now I will have to buy some manly papers!!!! Lol. Your journal for your hubby looked so smart, I will aspire to make one just like it. TFS 😻xx

[@Lindal010101]

You read my mind. I was just wondering if anything special had to be done for a single TN. You have no idea how many times your videos are exactly what I'm looking for. Thanks Gayle.

[@nyanates]

Enjoyed this. Next Father’s Day you can get him a fountain pen. Careful with that one. It’s a deep well to fall into.

[@lorettapatterson676]

Excellent and easy directions. Thank you❤️

[@vanesaromanok]

I loved it!!! Simple and cute!

[@betsyreed2180]

Thank you for making so much fun!

[@sandrahickey3593]

Just rewatched this as I wanna make one for my friend.

[@conniewalls2491]

So sweet of your husband to want you make him a journal. Love it.

[@jaclynhouy9518]

How Fun. You make it looks so easy.

[@brendaaller4069]

LOVE this tutorial Gayle!!! I God bless your husband. I can't imagine my husband EVER asking for a journal but never say never, right!!!! LOL Your hubby is going to LOVE it!!!!

[@bettybutler1686]

Lovin this!!!! Way too cool. Gunna make a Fisherman’s TN with maps and field and stream reports and his old expired licenses. And I’m jamming it up with charms of bobbles and feathers and bent tied flies.... boop boop dee do.... thanks to you

[@deeleaman1839]

You make it look very easy and this is a perfect “guy” journal. Love it. Thanks for sharing.

[@lauragaudry3402]

So very helpful! Thank you Gayle!

[@TheChalkBoxByVictoria]

I am a Carroll graduate and am so excited to find your channel! I will be making some of these for my traveling friends. Thanks Gayle!

[@gayleagostinelli_ct]

I just now saw your comment, so sorry for the late reply! So fun to hear from a Carroll grad! I worked there for 25 years and retired in 2016. I wonder if you were there when I was. Thanks so much for watching!! 💜💛

[@TheChalkBoxByVictoria]

@@gayleagostinelli_ct I most certainly was. I graduated in 2010! Kari Weber is one of my very best traveling friends and she remembers you fondly!

[@gayleagostinelli_ct]

@@TheChalkBoxByVictoria Aw, I loved Kari! Such a great gal! She was the gift accountant, so as a fundraiser, I worked very closely with her! I’m so glad you mentioned Carroll! What fun that we have that connection! ❤️

[@lisak7677]

This is perfect! A lot of times, I want something for myself that isn't fluffed up and this is it.

[@roseanndeighan5872]

Hi Gayle, I've been missing my YT friends! I am waiting for my first Grandbaby 😍 I am with my daughter and her hubby now! It's a Babyboy ...now we just want to meet him😍 I think it's fantastic that your husband wants a journal! Love it 🤩😍😃 TFS 😍 😇

[@eileenpawluk6455]

Congratulations Rose ... please keep us posted when your Grandson makes his world debut!

[@gayleagostinelli_ct]

So exciting, Rose!! Let us know when he gets here!! Oh, the sweet snuggles you’ll have!! 👶❤️

[@genevievelimozin4714]

Lovely. A real inspiration. Thank you 😊

[@terrib8376]

This was fantastic!! Thank you for sharing!! 🥰

[@connicaldwell4955]

Awesome tutorial. Love your sharing, creative heart!

[@ScaryCheri]

I love that your hubby asked for a journal. You did a great job. Thank you for sharing with us. Love the little pads you saved the paper for. He’s a lucky man 😀🌻❤️

[@DeniseBrooks1955]

I’m new, and his tutorial was fantastic! Can’t wait to try my first journal.

[@sandrahickey3593]

Perfect little travel journal. I really like it, tfs

[@chinajo555]

Loved this. Thank you for sharing

[@evepaludan7713]

I like it a lot! Thanks for sharing this tutorial.

[@tamisylvester2293]

Thank you! I love your tutorials!!!

[@deniseramirez9706]

love that he asked you to make the journal for him. I'm sure that him just knowing how much you enjoy making them is what really makes him happy. Hoping he takes many trips to journal about,

[@natalieanneshaw7879]

Good evening gayle 😊❤ just checking out some old videos of yours iv not seen 😘

[@gayleagostinelli_ct]

Good evening Natalie Anne! ❤

[@karenlewis632]

Thanks Gayle! Going up to make a couple now...Sewing in is a challenge....you are right for us newbies at least! and I appreciate the tip on the zigzag...sometimes I get it right and sometimes not...but now I will always stop on left side, turn and continue!

[@paulad2527]

I love this style! Thank you for the wonderful tutorial!

[@gailstubbings8606]

I love this Gayle, and i bet he will too. Xxx

[@vickirn613]

Love the simplicity of this, still beautiful and perfect for hubby

[@Floss0]

Loving this one!

[@lindanagle3796]

Really loving this. I also have the same paper. Would make nice prizes for men at my family reunion. Thanks fir the tutorial. ❤

[@gayleagostinelli_ct]

Great idea! ❤️

[@noradunlap7539]

TFS this tutorial Gayle! You make it look easy!❤️

[@BeccaL2016]

I have these paper I bought in 2020 for 4.99 at Tuesday Morningn 😅 it’s always nice that someone use them! Nobody around me write journals

[@theresavelazquez4578]

Thank you for the tutorial , Gail. Really appreciate it !

[@scmassman]

Thanks so much! This was really helpful! Sandy in Texas

[@nadianardini7513]

How cool that your husband asked for a journal. He appreciates what you do. I love this little journal abd I'm sure Mr Agostinelli will too. xxx

[@mkaysartfuljourney1239]

My husband asked me for a journal for Christmas two years ago. I used a composition book. Who'd a thought I could have made a simpler one😂😂😂❤️💯

[@conniewalls2491]

Love watching the beginning process. ❤️❤️❤️

[@craftycat7212]

I love that your hubby wanted a journal. It came out great without all the fluff very masculine.👍😺💕Amy

[@susanhetler4704]

Thanks for the encouragement, Gayle! Always love your tutorials ♥️

[@JournalDreamworld]

Love this refresher!! You are such an awesome and fun teacher!!

[@mkaysartfuljourney1239]

Gayle you are incredible!!❤️💯✨

[@ritabillington3818]

Gayle you have the sweetest husband . Am loving this video ❤️

[@rankinstudios5342]

Fantastic tutorial, Gayle!

[@dawnc8755]

Awesome video, even for non-beginners! It's good to remember that simple is OK as well. Thank you for sharing!

[@cknunn4349]

Yay--my husband is an accountant and CPA too!!!

[@sandrahindmarsh3735]

A great project to watch first thing in the morning. I was wondering about the dimensions of a tn, now I know. Love its simplicity. I'm sure your hubby will be thrilled with it. Thanks Gayle.

[@cailliersd]

I loved this video. It’s awesome. TFS

[@MissDaisyParsley]

Oh, this is perfect timing! I’ve been wanting to make a few of these! Thanks for the tutorial!

[@Jeannette.akaJnett]

Totally amazes me how quickly you go through this and viola journal done. I would take three times as long just to pick out papers. Love it!

[@debbiesavage7107]

This is a great tutorial! Thank you for sharing! I’m sure your husband loves it!

[@maraca5797]

Great tutorial! Really like the TH paper. Thank you, I'm sure he'll love it!!!!😊

[@angiechapman9816]

That was great to watch thank you. Love the sewing tip when doing a zig zag. Hope hubby loved it. X

[@bhutko1973]

Hi Gayle, I asked my husband if he would ever use a journal I made for him, and he said yes, to journal about all the nonsense things I tell him about my you tube friends. I told him to be quite and go make dinner. Enjoyed the quick journal. tfs - Becky

[@gayleagostinelli_ct]

😂😂😂❤️

[@pamketron]

Love that you did it from start to finish. Great job sharing all your wisdom. Love it. Hugs.

[@luley8254]

Love this so much!

[@shannonfinn4316]

Hi Gayle. I love your channel. This video was suggested by Mare from Lilac Pages for the sewing the pamphlet stitches in. She was right...great tutorial. Thanks Gayle!

[@noragundersen7601]

What a great TN for your husband! Lot of writing space to your holliday. Thank you Gayle 🌹

[@jackyhudson7009]

Perfect timing! Going on a road trip with our grandson so will make him one - thanks Gayle 😊

[@Kassitiee]

Thanks so much Gayle for sharing this. I think just about anybody would love one of these. whether they journal or not, because of lists of items needed from the hardware store, for example, or holding receipts, as you mentioned, etc. You are always an inspiration! Hugs from FL!