Catching up and a super easy journal for

[@KarenG3108]

Cori, I’m so glad you turned on the camera. I always get inspiration from you. The hinged journal looks so cute and doable and I’m anxious to see your video on your “everyday lists” journal. It was fun to see your fantastic estate sale haul. Love estate sales! Will be excited to see how you use your treasures. I know 2024 was a tough year for you so I’m wishing you a wonderful, healthy, joyful and overall awesome 2025. Hugs!

[@CoriDahmen]

2024 was truly craptastic in so many ways. Thank you for the kindness and the well wishes. Here's hoping for a much more peaceful and streamlined 2025! PS, the list makers journal is coming VERY soon!

[@janeenrodgers5993]

Fabulous ideas! I teach middle school history and plan on teaching my students how to make these booklets.

[@CoriDahmen]

They are fun to do! Granted, it took my kids a bit, but only because they wanted to figure it out for themselves. In fact, rather than "teaching" them how to fold it, next time I'll put them in groups of four with one set of instructions per group and see what they come up with on their own! Bet they create some fabulous alternatives 😊 And just an FYI, I got that on TPT from Brain Waves Instruction. It's part of their Doodle and Do lessons. I also really love their Writing Responses With Text Based Evidence unit. It has been quite beneficial for my kids.

[@hitherandyonstudio]

Wow what a score Cori! I love estate sales and flea markets. So many cool finds! Thanks for the inspirational videos. ❤

[@CoriDahmen]

Estate sales and flea markets are a treasure hunter's dream! 💎

[@CraftingwithLani]

That was an amazing haul for $1.48! I like the way you hinged your book; will definitely need to try that out. Thanks for all the inspiration.

[@CoriDahmen]

So glad you got something from that rambling video! That hinge system is super easy when you're not wanting to sew anything. Happy creating to you!

[@cheryl7476]

What beautiful nails you have, Cori! That was quite a haul for you to use in future projects. Happy New year to you and your family and friends. Looking forward to seeing what you’ll be doing in 2025 and beyond.

[@CoriDahmen]

Thank you, Cheryl. A student's mom just finished nail school and I was her first client. Made me smile. but I have to get used to having nails again 😊

[@annettedepete4314]

So happy to see you Cori. What an unbelievable haul you got the bargain of the year. I love these little journals. TFS🌴💕 Many Blessings in the New Year.

[@CoriDahmen]

Thank you, Annette and a very happy and blessed 2025 to you as well!

[@joycrucitti6153]

What an amazing haul!!! I just have to say…”oh the joy in listening to the ramblings of an artist!” “It’s music to my ears!”😊😊 Enjoy your time with your grandchildren!!! It is just such a gift… “ a gift of unconditional love !!!❤️ ❤💕💕 Thank you for sharing! 💕💕💕💕❤️❤️❤️

[@CoriDahmen]

Hello sweet Joy! Grandkids are the absolute best and a beautiful reward for the challenges and adventures of parenting. I hope you're doing wonderfully well and are enjoying a peaceful, relaxed yet very happy holiday season ❤️

[@LilacandTimeCrafts]

Beautiful ideas Cori as usual. Looking forward to seeing you journal evolve with Junk journal January and for the collaboration for Cara. Thank you for sharing! 💜💜💜

[@CoriDahmen]

Thank you and Happy New Crafting Year to you!

[@dawnc8755]

The little books are really neat. I like that you use the entire page and end up with no scraps, plus everything is facing the same direction. I like how the joins create some extra width for embellishing or pockets. And such a nice size for small pieces of artwork!

[@CoriDahmen]

Thank you, Dawn. I do love a simple journal as much as a more detailed and flippy one. Mostly I love options 😊

[@erinlichty1637]

I love the butterfly journal with the lace. The tear-off pieces in the back are such a neat idea. I'd love to incorporate that idea in a new journal. Thanks for your video!

[@CoriDahmen]

Thank you and Tracie Fox has created some absolutely gorgeous tear-away items. Please check out her Ko-Fi shop as she has them as freebies!

[@lizellerossouw378]

Thank you for your video, enjoyed it. Thank you for also being the catalyst for a freebie created by Tracie ♥️🇳🇦

[@CoriDahmen]

She is just absolutely amazing. Her digi creating skills rock my world ❤️ And thank you for the kindness 😊

[@juanitalopez1529]

Thanks for sharing all your finds and ideas. Loved the booklets. Happy New Year

[@CoriDahmen]

Thank you and Happy New Year to you too! 😊

[@angiehallhaviland]

So So Glad you turned on your camera. Such fun sharing!! Hope 2025 is super kind to you!!

[@CoriDahmen]

Thank you, Angie! I intend to be better about just turning the camera on and visiting when I make. I love having folks hang out and create with me ❤

[@karver3440]

Thanks for sharing all your finds and ideas☺

[@CoriDahmen]

It's my pleasure. Thank you for watching!

[@risamateo8003]

What a great haul!! Glad you had a nice visit with the family ❤. Have a blessed new year. I can't wait to see your planner im going to make something similar and can't wait to see your inspirational ideas. The hinged journal is genius.

[@CoriDahmen]

Thank you, Risa! I'll share the Life, Simplified Journal next week. I'll look forward to seeing what you create as well!

[@ilakaiser3778]

I loved your little journal with the hinge binding. Another variation instead of a pocket you could trim off the fold into Dutch doors, cutting the left side slightly more narrow than the right. Dutch doors for planning journals is a new concept for me and now I see uses for it everywhere. I also taught nonfiction text features in the library. One of the things I miss being retired.💜🐞

[@CoriDahmen]

I so love the library ❤ thank you and happy new year of creating to you!

[@wandabaldwin2479]

What a great idea. love that idea about a Journal.

[@CoriDahmen]

Thank you. Now to stop squirreling long enough to make them...

[@mzo707x]

I always enjoy your demo's and information 😊 tyfs

[@CoriDahmen]

That's wonderful to hear. Thank you!

[@debrafazzi5382]

Fun share, Thanks !!! ⭐️⭐️🥰🥰

[@CoriDahmen]

Thank you 🤗

[@EileenDriscoll]

Love the artistry, you are concise and easy to follow. I think I would have loved tohave you as a teacher❤ Happy Holidays❤🎉

[@CoriDahmen]

Thank you, Eileen. Now if I can just get my students to buy into that .... bless you and Happy New Year!

[@nancymoore1275]

Awesome video, thank you for sharing with us. I always find treasures the last day of the estate sales picking up all the little bits that are left 😉🥰

[@CoriDahmen]

I got very lucky with that sale, for sure. Thank you, Nancy ❤

[@lucy7b]

I’m a retired Biology teacher, I used to get my kids to make those little booklets (plain copy paper), some used A3 paper to make them a bit bigger. They used them to summarise topics with mind maps or annotated diagrams or something similar. They became a revision document for a topic, for most it was so much more effective than merely making notes. ❤❤❤ thank you for your video.

[@CoriDahmen]

Thank you for your service! I generally find that if I have the kids make something then fill it in or complete it that they have more ownership and better memory of the content. Then again, maybe that's just wishful thinking on my part 😊

[@mcuttercreations]

Really cool haul love your ideas❤❤❤

[@CoriDahmen]

Thank you ❤

[@st1tches189]

Im from Sioux City love the jolly time bag and am so enamored with your estate haul!!! How fun!!!

[@CoriDahmen]

It was fun and love that Sioux City connection. It's a seriously cool tote bag 😊

[@carolm4094]

Wow! What a fabulous find at the sale.

[@CoriDahmen]

I was beyond shocked when he gave me that total. Win!

[@dleigh4534]

That was the best $1.48 spent!! So many amazing fabrics, books and that painting. I just had to subscribed so I don't miss your upcoming videos!! I Especially like the idea of the insert for flower/leaf press!! Thanks for sharing this inspiring video!!

[@CoriDahmen]

Thank you and welcome! That video is on the schedule for next week and will be titled something along the lines of "journal insert flower press" 😊 (highly creative title ideas, right there)

[@donnaquick5173]

Very good inspirational video. ❤

[@CoriDahmen]

Thank you for watching and I hope you enjoy making your own little journal!

[@danielle7061]

Love watching your videos thank you ❤

[@CoriDahmen]

Thank you for joining me. 😊

[@bellascraftystudio]

Happy New Year Cori, That was some haul! You have such a creative mind, so many wonderful ideas. Im looking forward to seeing how you use all that super linen, I have loads too. God bless you and your family. love Bella xxxx

[@CoriDahmen]

Hello sweet Bella! Last year I started LittleBitsofLace because I love using lace scraps. I’ve been pondering LittleBitsofLinen for this year and hmmmmmm. Think I’ll give that a go! I hope you’re enjoying g an incredible holiday season ❤

[@kimdejulio5311]

Best $1.78 haul... i love treasures... so much fun...

[@CoriDahmen]

I feel like I totally scored. I love treasures too ❤

[@angaramacrafts8564]

Soooo many goodies! Thanks for sharing! Ang😊

[@CoriDahmen]

Thank you, Ang. Happy, blessed holiday season to you ❤️

[@patcarmody7592]

Hi Cori!!!! Your nails look so cool!!! Can't wait until your January Daily!!!❤

[@CoriDahmen]

Thank you, Pat! A student's mom just finished nail salon academy and I was one of her first customers 😊

[@patcarmody7592]

How fun! I also love the sound of when you tap them on different surfaces. Sending hugs and love.❤

[@tezag7561]

Your planner looks fantastic can't wait for a video on that I always have bits and pieces to organise work, home, craft. I'm a big note taker. Thank you.

[@CoriDahmen]

Honestly, the list-makers journal is super simple and a lot of fun. I'm planning to share my Life, Simplified journal early next week and I hope you join the adventure!

[@tezag7561]

@@CoriDahmen Thank you I will be.

[@LiesjeDeVries]

What a fabulous haul! And how beautiful to hear your thoughts about what plans you have with every piece you purchased. Thank you for sharing!

[@CoriDahmen]

Thank you for the kindness. I was wondering if folks would just think "who cares what you're doing with it?!", but I'm happy to hear that you enjoyed that think aloud ❤️

[@blackcoffeeandwildflowers]

What a fabulous haul! Definitely a great time to go to these estate sales. I would have assumed everything would be gone. But we are junk journals, and most people will consider it junk. While we consider it a treasure! I adore this little no sew journal. I am definitely excited about making a few of these to use throughout next year. Thank you for an amazing year filled with inspiration! Wishing you a happy and fulfilling new year! Hugs ❤️🤗🥂🍾🎉

[@CoriDahmen]

Bless you and thank you. It was quite satisfying to put together such a simple journal and I wish you happy times in the craft room as you create one also. Bless you and a very happy new year to you!

[@mariarapp3090]

Glad you are getting some family time over the holiday! Thank you for sharing

[@CoriDahmen]

Thank you. Maria and thank you for watching ❤️

[@suzisandpiper]

I’m looking forward to your video in January, I need a bit of desk organising x

[@CoriDahmen]

Cara from Cara Brandon Creations is hostessing it and I'm absolutely certain you'll get some helpful and fun ideas there. Hmmmm. Maybe she is doing a give away. I'll have to check on that!

[@SouthParkIED]

Wow! That haul would be a bargain at 5 times the $1.48! Can’t wait to see how you use some of it.

[@CoriDahmen]

It definitely was a great find! And I'm excited to share more as we go.

[@JodiLewisCreations]

Great haul for the 1.48! That little green quilt cover is wonderful. I received my envelope. Love it! I will be interested to see how you make your new list journal. I have a store bought planner for this year. I prefer one I have made. I had made one last year and really liked it. Time forced me to buy one in the fall. My next project is going to be botanical made from packing paper. Wish me luck! 😂 OH and the cat doily is just wonderful! Cat journal is on my list. Purple too!

[@CoriDahmen]

I'm so glad you mentioned that! I'll pop the cat panel of lace in the mail to you. I do like cats, but am sure I won't make a cat journal. It needs to live in your book! I'm gone over the weekend, but intend to do a process video early next week for my Life, Simplified journal. I hope you'll be able to play along. Definitely wishing you luck and happy times creating!

[@JodiLewisCreations]

@ thank you! It will be treasured! Have a wonderful weekend!

[@lindaacker4615]

What a lovely treasure haul…..so much for so little!! Thanks for sharing your ideas, I just love them all. Looking forward to more. Happy New Year, I love the idea of “simplify”!!

[@CoriDahmen]

Simplify is clearly taking over in my head as I (attempt) to put this lace completely back together. Thank you a very happy new year to you as well!

[@CRAFTICORI]

I was born on a Thursday of the next month! Thanks for sharing! Cori

[@CoriDahmen]

Were you also born in '65? Team Cori for the win!!!

[@FarmhousebytheMouse]

I love the idea for the flower press. I hope you make a tutorial in the future.

[@CoriDahmen]

Thank you and yes! Coming next week 😊

[@kimdejulio5311]

Great Video... received envelope... lots of fun stuff.. glad fundraiser was a success. Looking forward to 2025 Simplified... Happy Holidays

[@CoriDahmen]

Happy Holidays to you too and thank you for helping to support my students ❤

[@junellancalade1879]

TFS! 💕💞

[@CoriDahmen]

You are so welcome! 😊

[@laurelmcgrath5107]

Happy New Year!

[@CoriDahmen]

Thank you and a very happy new year to you as well!

[@onthetrailcreations8638]

Oh my, so fun! And I think this is the FIFTH video in a row of yours that landed on a day off for me 😮 Not sure how long you can keep this up 🤣, but I’ll take what I can get 😂 And the first thing I check is the length; the longer the better 😁 (I am also on KZbin almost daily for various reasons, so it’s not just that I am checking on my days off.) Day made again! (I was also born in 1965, and I was a school teacher. Now I teach art quilting online 😊 I watch a few other junk journalers, but your projects and aesthetic fit me the best!) Jealous of your haul, as we don’t find deals like that in Alaska very often. 😊 I don’t have a shortage of supplies though 😂

[@CoriDahmen]

#Team65! And team loads of supplies 😊 Art quilting? I’m intrigued. My mom used to quilt and I’ve good friends who quilt, and I have a few cutter quilts for covers, but art quilting? Sounds very cool. I’d love to see what you create!

[@SusanMurphy-i8c]

So I'm a super fan of Gayle A. And then I ran into your videos so since I basically watched every single video of gayles if not quite a few of them twice I am now binge watching you I love your style you're such an inspiration I love how you explain everything and just FYI I live in Washington as well in Port orchard in Kitsap county

[@CoriDahmen]

Isn’t Gayle the best?! I sure love and am thankful for that beautiful lady ❤ Thank you for joining me here and I hope you gain some ideas along the way.

[@ChiquitasCrochet]

It is always interesting Squirreling keeps me watching :D

[@CoriDahmen]

#TeamSquirrel. It's how I roll. Thank you!

[@ChiquitasCrochet]

@CoriDahmen 🤣🤣🤣🤣 I do the same, love the hashtag!! #TeamSquirrel

[@istampc]

Sweet Cori! I'm the same, gotta do more on camera, just share! I'm like you, it takes time to create as I'm not a fast crafty-gal, ya know?! I'm also a bit of an introvert!! lol LOVE this very much!! You truly are a JOY!! Always enjoy your creative CONCOCTIONS!! TFS!! I wished I could find an estate sale out here in New England, sounds like such FUN!! BTW, LOVE the nails :) xoxo

[@CoriDahmen]

Thank you, Betsy ❤ I would imagine there are lots of estate sales out your way…. If you google estate sale finder in your area I bet some turn up. I’m also more of an introvert and am drained after peopling all day at school. So, I’m glad we both benefited from the reminder to occasionally turn the camera on❤

[@calliegauldsheher7284]

Cori, I think we are on the same brain length. I am moving in January, and slowly packing all my belongings…. I have been pre making mass makes and foundation pieces while I figure out where I am to move and make a lot of these to decorate and build up my stash. I love how you slightly expanded this!! I will make some of these as well. Thank you!! Love this idea of making 2025 simplified.

[@CoriDahmen]

Bless you. Moving is rough and can be so ridiculously overwhelming. I hope your move goes smoothly and that your new home is perfect for you. #Life,Simplified.

[@fiddliedee01]

Such a fantastic haul Cori and love all your simple "M"fold journals. I think I'll challange you to make one of your daffodil journals before the first daffodil, that's nearest you, blooms. 😉

[@CoriDahmen]

OH! I love that idea!! Thank you, Gaye. I've got so many daffodil treasures saved that I think I'm just overwhelmed at the thought of sorting stuff to just make ONE. Hmmm, challenge accepted and I've a few "free" days next week so I'm going to move your challenge up to "before I return to school". Thank you for the push!

[@fiddliedee01]

Fabulous, I'll really look forward to seeing it 😍

[@FrappsScraps]

Wow you found a real bargain for all of those goodies under 2$ 😱 and we must be channeling the same ideas because after the challenges I e had in 2024 I also am hoping for simplicity for 2025 ❤ thanks for all of the inspiration

[@CoriDahmen]

On my 2025 goal list is a visit with you! I'm so sorry for all you've had to endure in 2024. Here's to a much mor calm and simplified 2025!

[@FrappsScraps]

@ I’d love a visit!! And 2024 is almost done- so hopefully you and I both will enjoy some of the more simple things in 2025 ♥️

[@denisejohnson8055]

Thank you!

[@CoriDahmen]

You’re welcome! ❤

[@MsJoyceG]

Thank you, thank you, thank you.

[@CoriDahmen]

You are so very welcome! Thank you for joining me 😊

[@jennifermiller8226]

You found a beautiful Gwen Frostic book! She was a Michigan artist who loved nature.

[@CoriDahmen]

Thank you for letting me know! I'm definitely going to use that book for my Jibid Neary inspired journal. And, I absolutely LOVE Michigan. I really appreciate you letting me know about the background of that book ❤️

[@sarajean671]

@@CoriDahmen All of the images in the Gwen Frostic book are from linoleum cut block prints that she made. Her books included the images along with short poetry that she wrote. I’ve never seen other books with natural elements pressed in the paper before, but that definitely goes along with her style as a nature lover.

[@stellievanrooyen]

Wonderful video Cori! So happy to see you!! I am looking so forward to your life organizer journal or life simplified journal with sections and so on that you will be making for yourself! I can’t wait for that one!!! Will you be making it before the new year?

[@CoriDahmen]

Thank you and yes! Well, that’s the plan/hope anyway. I’ve next week off school so I’ve attempting to make and share it then.

[@stellievanrooyen]

wonderful thank you!! I will keep a lookout for it!!!

[@elizabethsegaert6085]

Love watching your videos,and it was so funny that you were talking about how you had to replace your flooring and I was just thinking if I could only talk to someone that went through that we are replacing the carpet in our living room and hall so I was trying to figure out how we were going to do that and not be able to take all our big furniture out of the living room and to make it as easy as possible we are in our late 70 closer to 80 and going to do everything except laying the hardwood I wish I could find the best way to do this any tips

[@CoriDahmen]

Are you replacing it yourself or having it done? That knee whacker to stretch the carpet and attach it to the nail strips is brutal. I have a German Shepherd so no carpeting, but that is not a task I'd tackle on my own. Most installers will move your furniture for you, they just ask you to move the little things. Amazon has lots of inexpensive moving pads that go under the feet of your furniture, to make moving/sliding/etc much easier. I imagine Home Depot has them as well. But please, do not lift and place them yourselves. Hernias are no little thing! Bless you and best wishes for a successful project.

[@Danger1972]

The painting is actually an Oil Painting done on a canvas board. Canvas boards are much cheaper than stretched canvas, but they eventually will warp. Lots of beginning Artists use canvas boards so it isn't as expensive. Established Artists paint on them too, mostly for practicing, but most prefer stretched canvas or gluing rolled canvas to wood cradle panels for their pieces. ❤ Love the great bargain you got for all the gorgeous textiles and all the other things!

[@CoriDahmen]

Thank you for the information. I thought it was oil, though my mouth kicked out acrylics at the time 😊 I don't paint, at all, well, except walls and baseboard and trim.... I seem to be painting a lot of that these days!

[@Danger1972]

@CoriDahmen You're welcome! I need to do that kind of painting too, but I would rather stick to my canvas! I would love to see what you make with the little painting! I would not have thought to peel it off the board and make something out of it. But that is a great idea! One could now sew around the edges or whatever creative things you want to now that it is just the canvas!

[@susietruelove3657]

Your right you are all over the place but it is a great video

[@CoriDahmen]

LOL! I told you it would be. But thank you for your kindness in spite of my squirrel tracks 😊

[@susietruelove3657]

@CoriDahmen LOL your so cute

[@margaretgoertz8751]

Great haul. Did you find those in Boise or Washington. I am near Boise and need to keep an eye for needlework. Also love your organizing plan to video.

[@CoriDahmen]

Those were from an estate sale here in WA. I find most estate sales to be hit-or-miss, especially with pricing. That is absolutely the best sale I've found. There is a second chance craft supplies shop in Boise where I've found some fun treasures. It's upstairs from a plant shop. Can't remember the name, but I found it easily when I was looking for thrift stores.

[@elizabethmcdermott7997]

Do you have a video on making pockets with linens? Do you iron them ? Many thanks ❤️

[@CoriDahmen]

You know, I do not have a video specific to that. I have next week off school so that will go right on my "to make" list. Thank you!

[@sarajean671]

P.s. you might want to check on the monetary value of the Gwen Frostic book before you cut into it (if that is important to you). Yes, her art and poetry would make a fabulous addition to a journal. As a lifelong Michigander, I did cringe when you said you could cut out some text and glue it into a journal…Although her studio has been preserved and some of her prints are sold as greeting cards, I think the books, which were produced in limited quantities, are not being reproduced.

[@CoriDahmen]

Thank you for letting me know! The book is in great shape so perhaps I’ll just enjoy it as it is 😊

[@mariavanderschaaf1432]

I love the items you shared. It's hard to follow your instructions.

[@CoriDahmen]

Which item are you interested in making? Maybe I can clarify the instructions for you.