BRAD BINDING JOURNAL TUTORIAL 🌻| NO-SEWING! | My Porch Prints Junk Journal Ideas

Put down your sewing needles and pick up your brads, because today we try out a brand new binding technique....Brad Binding!
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BUSY BEE JOURNAL KIT:
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COVERS & BINDING VIDEO PLAYLIST:
• Covers & Binding
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CRAFTING SUPPLIES WE USE
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HANDMADE PAPER (YELLOW):
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HILDIE & JOE PENDANT WITH PEARLS:
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[@myporchprints-junkjournalt5340]

Brad Binding starts at 4:17 🤍

[@priscillafriesen148]

I love brad the binding !! For 2 reasons: I have a LOT of brads, it’s easy, and it looks great!! I want to share that if someone wants to change the color of their brads they can use alcohol markers/inks to do that, or you can cover the tops of the brads in an embossing ink, and use embossing powder to change them as well. It would be a little more complicated to change the color inside of the prongs, but probably doable. Thank you so much for your detailed and thorough tutorial❣️

[@myporchprints-junkjournalt5340]

What a neat idea! Love this. 🤍

[@specialk8927]

Resin would be great to because you can imbed something in them

[@footballnut4]

THAT IS BRILLIANT!!!!!!!! I'm definitely going to try this. I always have trouble with twines. I also love this idea if you wanted to change your pages around or add some in! This is a game changer for me! Thank you for sharing!

[@myporchprints-junkjournalt5340]

Of course! Happy to share! 🤍

[@leesam3012]

Please show us how you decorate the inside! ❤

[@nansanfilippo7035]

Genius! Thank you love the idea of the flexibility with adding more pages

[@rutherosado8718]

This is definitely a homerun🙌🙌👏👏👏 you just hit it out of the park😁😁thank you so much for sharing and showing us with such precise details.

[@myporchprints-junkjournalt5340]

Thank you! 🤍

[@caridavila2071]

Completely agreed!! Gotta try this on for sure!❤

[@debbiebreen6276]

Love this journal, the brads are a great idea, I have lots from my scrapbooking days, love the beautiful brooch on the cover, very vintage. Thanks for sharing your craftiness. xx

[@amyterry178]

This will be a great touch for more masculine or industrial looking journals! I love it!

[@loislanders1141]

might not be faster but definitely better for old shaky hands at the senior center I teach junk journal making at. thank you for this idea.

[@myporchprints-junkjournalt5340]

We are so glad to help you find an easier method for your classes! Happy crafting to you and all your senior students! 🤍

[@sueleto7764]

EXCELLENT tutorial! Love the idea of using brads! Bravo for thinking "outside of the box!" Thank you for sharing!!!

[@myporchprints-junkjournalt5340]

Thank you! 🤍

[@ljbj4]

awesomely different binding! love this! 😊

[@Nancy0162]

Absolutely stunning, Kyra!!! I love everything about this journal. I've never seen using the brads before in the spine. I love the look. That brooch is the perfect touch! Gives the cover an antique look. So pretty. Tfs! 😊💗

[@myporchprints-junkjournalt5340]

Thank you so much Nancy! I had a lot of fun with this project, so I'm happy to hear you like it! 🤍

[@valgreen6465]

I wanted to say thank you for the idea of the binders with the pocket folders… I love the idea of organizing my print out pages. I now have one shelf and an empty file drawer. Thank you

[@myporchprints-junkjournalt5340]

Glad to hear you found it helpful! Now you can craft a little easier. :)

[@jilllukas]

What a Cool Idea!! Love how your Journal turned out, so Unique & Pretty. 😍 Take Care!! ☺️ TFS!!😍🥰

[@myporchprints-junkjournalt5340]

Thank you Jill! 🤍

[@tinasmith8791]

I enjoyed this video!! I think the brads look SO easy, and I am all about that!! Thank you!!

[@joyjournal6157]

Well, I've never seen this before. I think this might just be your innovation. I really like it! It looks so smart on the spine. And I love the option of being able to ad or remove pages! 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼

[@coldmountainpix]

Kira you are so creative! i will definatley be trying this method soon, I love the sewing process, but I am always interested in new looks

[@thelittleredbarnpreschool397]

This has saved me TIME and EFFORT! Thank you!

[@myporchprints-junkjournalt5340]

You're so welcome! Glad it was helpful! 🤍

[@janetteneave568]

I have not seen this before, what a brilliant idea, thank you.

[@56chrissi]

Eine Super Idee mit den Brads.😍😍😍👍👍👍

[@sharonhurst3542]

Perfection! I absolutely love this journal, the exterior is beautiful. What a great way to bind the signatures, makes adding or removing pages much easier. Plan to try this method on my next project! 🙂 P.S. Would love to watch as you decorate the inside!

[@paulawastel8315]

Maybe now I will start again to make journals with more than one signature. Such a marvellous idea. Thanx for sharing this original and useful ideas with us. I also like the way you do the corners today. I struggle to get my corners looking perfect. I will try this way, as well. Thanx. Lovely journal.

[@myporchprints-junkjournalt5340]

So glad you could feel inspired by our tutorial. Best of luck on your future journal! 🤍

[@nancyblake5660]

Thank you so much for sharing all of your creativity! I really enjoy your video tutorials and am always looking forward to the next ideas and projects that you will present !

[@myporchprints-junkjournalt5340]

Aw, thank you so much! That's really sweet to hear. We look forward to sharing more ideas with you too! 🤍

[@Elojoabierto]

Such a fun video and a very creative idea, thank you for sharing.

[@chaselip]

Absolutely gorgeous💜💜💜🤗

[@CC.753]

❤ beautiful. I’m yet to create my first junk journal. As I’m watching videos to learn, I know that this brad binding is a must do/have. Thank you for your videos. Blessings

[@pamobryan5455]

WOW THAT'S JUST GORGEOUS!!! THANK YOU!!!!!!

[@janellemiller]

I had been looking for some ways to use the brads that I have for years. Luckily, I saw your tutorial video! It's a genius idea, unique and creative! I'm also happy to know that I'm not the only one who prefer not to measure. Thank you also for the side tips you mentioned in this video. My next junk journal will be based from your tutorial. Thank you so much!🥰💕

[@myporchprints-junkjournalt5340]

We are so glad to hear you liked it! We have lots of tutorials, so feel free to check them out and get more ideas. 😊 Best of luck with your project and happy crafting! 🤍

[@gntromero]

Your BRILLIANT!!! Love it! And a GREAT teacher! 🎉

[@myporchprints-junkjournalt5340]

Haha, oh my goodness, thank you so much! I'm so glad you found the tutorial helpful. 🤍

[@creatingwithdonna]

This was so amazing!! Great tutorial!! ❤❤❤

[@Rebelhomeland]

I been thinking of using brads somehow, since I ran across journal making. For the same reason a industrial look. What a great instruction video!

[@myporchprints-junkjournalt5340]

Thank you! So glad you found this helpful!

[@MuchMoreLife]

Brilliant idea! Love the way the spine looks!

[@rosischmidt71]

Wow, was für eine tolle Idee. ❤ Brad Bindung, das ist es , wenn man nicht nähen will. Liebe Grüsse aus Berlin von Rosita Danke❤hier ist😂😂😂 Germany

[@samiguttery2278]

I would have never thought of this, fabulous idea!

[@myporchprints-junkjournalt5340]

Thank you! 🤍

[@belindaclemons6897]

As soon as I get some stained paper I will do this

[@barbaracabrera207]

Always good to have new ways to do things. I like this brad method. Good for taking pages out and replacing and reusing journal cover! I'm not big on the elastic bands method. But it lets you reuse journal cover. So now there's an alternative! Nice going!!! I like the cover too. Especially the corner embellishments and the center piece. Very nice. TFS Austin TX USA

[@Rhonda.D.Wright]

This turned out beautifully. Such light and happy colors. TFS 😊

[@misskit866]

Thank you! This is perfect timing for me--I was looking for a way to bind several signatures into a small journal so it looks pretty and lays flat. Brads! Who woulda thunk it? Thanks for sharing this clever idea.

[@myporchprints-junkjournalt5340]

Of course! Best of luck on your journal, we hope it turns out lovely! 🤍

[@coin.3489]

I just tried it after watching this video, it worked ok but i still like stitching mine in. Thank you for the tutorial, my spine looks wicked now.

[@hopewilkes74]

Interesting. Never would have thought of using brads like that. Thanks for sharing!!!

[@nightwolfs_den]

This is such a great idea. Now to find my box of brads & give this a go

[@karinroloff4562]

Cool and different concept for binding a journal..................😻

[@sheliaporter6795]

I love the idea of using brads to hold the signatures in! ❤❤❤ And I think this journal is beautiful! 😊❤

[@kathrynbates4274]

Great, easy idea. Thank you!

[@lindaspostcards]

What a great idea! Thank you so much for this video. I have been hesitating on a junk journal with vintage family history because I just knew I would find items at some point I would want to add. This is such a great method for binding.

[@myporchprints-junkjournalt5340]

Perfect! 🤍

[@wendymanning9617]

Most excellent idea! This may be my new go to method. Thanks!

[@CarolineontheHillside]

This is great for versatility of adding or removing pages!! Reminds me of my Duo-tangs in school 😊💕🌸

[@suzymeister]

Beautiful 😍 and suoer creative using the brads.

[@ludmillasomp4723]

What a great idea Kiera. 🎉I love the front cover just gorgeous and gives the journal a special look. The journal toppers are amazing love them. The brads will turn out to be a success. Easy peasy n fun.😅❤Thanks for the tutorial.

[@janicem4382]

Your journal is beautiful.

[@caronwood1316]

Always good to have options!

[@2CraftySeniors]

I don't mind the sewing, but this looks easier and would probably be quicker for me. You could also probably make a hidden spine this way as well, using a bit stronger cardstock... but I do like the look of the little brads on the spine.

[@lourdeselena4771]

I made a few using this method awhile ago and it works very well. I was one of those people who was intimidated by sewing. I use both methods now.

[@myporchprints-junkjournalt5340]

Glad to hear it worked out well for you! It's always nice to expand your binding options, right? Happy crafting! 🤍

[@Artjunky-pm1dk]

I love you tutorials they are direct and to the point. Great job

[@melissascoloringandmulti-taski]

This journal is so beautiful.

[@myporchprints-junkjournalt5340]

Thank you!

[@glendadyar8975]

Absolutely beautiful! Thanks for sharing!!!!❤

[@myporchprints-junkjournalt5340]

Of course! Thanks for watching!

[@carlat3094]

A decorative, coordinating piece of washi tape covering the spread Brads in the center of the signature would help cover them. Or maybe even a piece of lace glued over them.

[@janicem4382]

This is a great idea, thank you😀😂

[@renmo3974]

Love the brads!

[@deetoday7078]

Beautiful and unique. I love it! ❤

[@Enchanted.journals]

I’m so excited for this😃 I so dislike sowing inn signatures🙏🏼🙌🏼

[@jennyscupboard5649]

🎉❤ brilliant, fantastic work, thanks for sharing, take care

[@blackcoffeeandwildflowers]

This is just fabulous! I’m very excited to give this a try. Thanks for this clever and creative inspiration! Hugs 🤗❤️

[@catelarson7343]

This is wonderful! I just started a journal and this will be the perfect binding!

[@sonagray3176]

Definitely going to use the Brad Binding method for next journal!

[@myporchprints-junkjournalt5340]

Please do! I haven't had it fail me yet. 🤍Let me know how it goes!

[@realeyes212]

What a fab idea ❤❤❤

[@bsyd100]

So beautiful.

[@csanchez1020]

I can't wait to try brad binding.

[@louiselill1528]

I love what you have done looks amazing

[@myporchprints-junkjournalt5340]

Thank you!

[@karennance3719]

Really beautiful cover

[@myporchprints-junkjournalt5340]

Thank you!

[@stirtheimagination88]

Brilliant. Love it. I'm binding my next journal like this.

[@beethimbles8801]

Such an amazing original idea! I really want to try this on some mini journals with the tiny brads I have! Plus I have some brads with decorative tops and they will look amazing. This is a game changer!

[@myporchprints-junkjournalt5340]

Oh, that could be so cute! 🤍 If you want to, feel free to join our Facebook group and share photos of them there, I would love to see how they turn out!

[@scrapbooksandmemories]

I very much dislike sewing signatures lol Definitely trying ths method. TFS❤

[@myporchprints-junkjournalt5340]

Glad we could offer a better alternative for you! Happy crafting! 🤍

[@jousienash2640]

I love it. I found a button similar to your focal piece on your cover. My journal will be a square.

[@gypsierosejane3827]

Love it 💜

[@torageirs6473]

I kind of like to sew in the signatures but this method is really cool and Im sure I will try int one day. Thanks for shring.

[@janscott821]

Great idea for the binding! I am going to try it!❤

[@anitajansen5610]

Beautyfull and a great idea👍🧡

[@kriswachter6637]

What a cool idea! I will definitely give this one a try.

[@ThatCraftingLady]

Absolutely love this! I will be using it for a future journal! Thanks for the inspiration! ❤

[@ScrappydoakaLilyGonzalez]

Really like this method--will try it on current journal….thanks

[@Scrapart_by_Zelinda]

What a great idea. Thanks for sharing.

[@lorriehansen6873]

Amazing! I love it!

[@alenamorrow6707]

Love this idea😊😊😊

[@brendagaskill6595]

I love this! Thank you!!

[@kathwallace1811]

Excellent vid ❤ beautiful journal❤ thank you

[@Kayenne54]

11:34 It would probably be easier to remove or change out a signature (or even an individual page or two), for any reason, than the sewn-in method (unless you cover the spine, of course, or disguise the prongs in the centre of each signature with something more permanent than washi)...The sewn in method isn't difficult, but a little more fiddly sometimes. One could even use this method for art journaling; once the pages are covered; archive them and re-use the cover...(if the cover is especially pleasing or durable, for example). P.S. Finished journal is very elegant, love it.

[@shirleylum2198]

Wow i really love this idea and have never thought to try it, but i will now. I love this particular inspirational idea of yours using the brads. 💡

[@mtgmystery777]

So beautiful love it❤

[@robynmcdermott2845]

Amazing I’ll give this ago ❤

[@erikahatcher5492]

Turned out so very beautiful ❤️

[@erikahatcher5492]

Very clever.. I think it would be much stronger than tieing them together

[@lpm50]

Really like this idea!

[@victoriabergesen6775]

This is brilliant! I do sew a lot, but I have some journals that I want to be able to adjust. I have used elastic for these, but it stretches and sags. Every few months I need to cut off a few inches and cinch it all up again. In the mean time, it sags and look sloppy. This is a great solution, I have four journals on my shelf that I will tackle. Many thanks!

[@myporchprints-junkjournalt5340]

Oh, that sounds like the perfect use for this! Best of luck organizing those journals! 🤍

[@SleeplessPage]

Amazing idea and tutorial! TFS!

[@myporchprints-junkjournalt5340]

Of course! Happy crafting!🤍

[@thisisanaussiegal3590]

What a great idea!!!

[@myporchprints-junkjournalt5340]

Thank you! I have a new tutorial coming soon that uses this same technique in a slightly different way, if you are interested. Stay tuned! 🤍

[@thisisanaussiegal3590]

absolutely!!!@@myporchprints-junkjournalt5340

[@cindycarmichael9768]

Wow who knew!!just when I think it has all been done. Great idea. I wonder if you did it the opposite way you cover outside spine with a mock cover.

[@billieeisner9415]

Love this! I will definitely be trying this!

[@tammya7138]

wow you are a genius! this turned out so perfect and I love the new binding! Thanks so much for sharing your creativity and talents.

[@dakielty]

Very inspiring. Learned lots from this