Beginner Tutorial - Simple Traveler's Notebook Journal

[@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

[@natalieanneshaw7879]

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

[@gayleagostinelli_ct]

Good evening Natalie Anne! ❤

[@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! ❤️

[@nancybenner2496]

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

[@lalagamma4452]

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

[@sherrygatlin8100]

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

[@roden70]

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

[@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

[@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!!❤️

[@lunarbloom3587]

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

[@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!

[@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.

[@jackshields8797]

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

[@tiasjunkpaper]

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

[@KateriBurnett]

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

[@karenferguson7662]

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

[@clairesladylair3624]

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

[@kayjayjournalcrafts6772]

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

[@craftycat7212]

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

[@renmo3974]

Love the paper and everything about it. I know he loved it.

[@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 😀🌻❤️

[@Jana-TheCraftyGambler]

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

[@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!

[@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!

[@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

[@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!!!!

[@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.

[@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.

[@ritabillington3818]

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

[@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,

[@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

[@judywilburnwhite5690]

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

[@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!!! 👍😁❤️

[@pathenson8276]

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

[@JannyHaak]

Fun little project, thanks Gayle! 🙏

[@conniewalls2491]

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

[@sharmcdonald9147]

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

[@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!! 👶❤️

[@Catnpaws]

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

[@susieburris2052]

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

[@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

[@caronwood1316]

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

[@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.

[@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.

[@erlyne0]

Loved this! Thank you, Gayle!

[@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

[@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!

[@lisak7677]

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

[@jetwasik1648]

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

[@deeleaman1839]

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

[@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!

[@connicaldwell4955]

Awesome tutorial. Love your sharing, creative heart!

[@lorettapatterson676]

Excellent and easy directions. Thank you❤️

[@vickirn613]

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

[@DeniseBrooks1955]

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

[@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!

[@kathyguenther5866]

Love it!!!! That recovery on the knot thing was priceless and quick you are fabulous.......

[@dawnc8755]

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

[@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! ❤️

[@valyvalou2270]

Such positive words Gayle, and that's something you always have said to us.... WE all can do it !!! I remember when I was really new and how scarred I was to take that first step. So thank you for having faith in us , and most importantly for sharing your knowledge. Hugs as always from the land of Oz.

[@katharinefletcher466]

As a newbie this was brilliant to watch, I’ve been collecting supplies for a while and have made a few ephemera stand alone projects but not had the confidence to make an actual journal. After watching this video I think I can make one now. Thank you for sharing and for not assuming that we all know how to make a journal and that we understand the specific language for things xxx

[@jaclynhouy9518]

How Fun. You make it looks so easy.

[@vanesaromanok]

I loved it!!! Simple and cute!

[@noragundersen7601]

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

[@karengiannini4400]

Short and sweet and chock full of good tips. Thanks. Turned out just right!!

[@donnahunter3488]

Oh my gosh, I loved this video! It didn't confused me!!! 😁 I've got to make one!!! I love your sewing method. First time seeing it done that way!!! 💖💖💖

[@rankinstudios5342]

Fantastic tutorial, Gayle!

[@sandrahickey3593]

Perfect little travel journal. I really like it, tfs

[@maggieb4648]

Well now I'm at the end of the video, and I want to thank you so much for this simple 'scaled down' TN. Until now I haven't been sure where to begin, or how to finish. I've been watching tutes all over youtube, but this us the least intimidating tute I've seen and now I think I have the courage to try my hand at making journals and notebooks. Thank you for the inspiration!

[@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!

[@belindaosgood]

Wow, such a revelation. Thank you for that awesome little tip on zigzag around corners. Yet another sparkling little gem from your treasure trove of videos.

[@lauragaudry3402]

So very helpful! Thank you Gayle!

[@susanhetler4704]

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

[@evepaludan7713]

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

[@nynurse2]

What a wonderful tutorial! I can’t wait to make one. Thank you so much! 🙏 Im a new subbie now

[@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!

[@debk1915]

Loved this! Thank you! Happy your husband liked it too!😉. I love the little paper pads you made. So cute! I don’t have a sewing machine so I’m wondering how I could make these...maybe just using the pamphlet stitch...will have to experiment when my cast comes off. Your videos are fun and informative!!❤️🙋🏻

[@gayleagostinelli_ct]

Stapler? ❤️

[@debk1915]

Lol duh...thanks😉

[@marilyntorsch3970]

Perfect! That was a great and simple travelers notebook. Just what I wanted to see you make. Sure hope your hubby likes it. Thank you for sharing 🤗.

[@cheryl2455]

Nice travelers journal. Your husband is going to love & use that! Thanks for sharing!

[@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! ❤️

[@stacyskene1285]

Gayle you are amazing … this tutorial is the best I have ever seen and watching u make this makes me less anxious about doing the binding so thank you xo

[@terrib8376]

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

[@mumusjourney1811]

It is soo fun to watch your videos. Thank you for the tutorial. You're encouraging me to finish my junk journal 🤗

[@crafti.louisecreates6824]

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

[@Jenny-W1910]

No fluff! i know that had to be a challenge my friend.... but mission accomplished 👍 this video is going into my 'Favorites-how to-All Things Gayle" playlist, it's perfect for showing how to make a TN. i started doing the tying off of the signature the way you do it several months ago and love it! tfs Gayle, i have no doubt Mr A loves it and will use it a lot, how fun it will be when it's filled up as a keepsake 😊 💗

[@kayjayjournalcrafts6772]

Oh how cute, you must of been so tickled to be making this for your hubby, yet another fab little project, I love it and have started on some tn's myself now, couldn't help but craft along with you as always 😋 xx

[@jodipackardeverlith7854]

Thank you Gayle for the sewing tip about the needle being on the left before you turn. I'm going to remember that!💜

[@pamketron]

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

[@patbrez3079]

Nice n simple, great tutorial. 👍

[@annettedepete4314]

Wow that was quick and easy. Love it Gayle, thank u for sharing😍🌴

[@cailliersd]

Beautiful. He will love it.

[@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.

[@michelleedwards7370]

🌸Thank you Gayle! I’m new to your channel and absolutely loving it!

[@tammyengland47]

My brother travels a lot and will love this! Thank you for the video and a simple project for this newbie... It gets very overwhelming for me all the different journals, pockets,trims, etc..even collage is difficult, took me forever to make 1 lgb baby journal!

[@rhondacalderone862]

I am just learning how to use my sewing machine! I knew that I needed to leave the needle down to turn a corner but I did not know that I needed it to be on the left when turning a corner! THANKS, Gayle!

[@kelleysgirl1]

You did this at the right time. The hubby was just asking me to make him a little journal to take notes in at church, and I was concerned it would have too much fluff. Love this!!

[@DebbyLong777]

Loved watching this. My husband wouldn’t want any fluff either. Think I would have to even leave out the dyed dot paper. To much polka dot look for him. I hope he fills it up. Truly a gift of LOVE.

[@kathyluty6035]

That was a great tutorial Gayle