I hope you enjoyed this video! These journals are so fun to make!!! Big hugs! Deanna 🌸🌸
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@r.c.miller61612 жыл бұрын
My 9 yr old grandson and I have a collection of almost 100 Little Golden Books, mostly vintage. He loves helping me find them at thrift stores and yard sales. He has an appreciation for the illustrations and is a gifted reader. I cannot bring myself to cut the books apart!
@CraftyCraftsByDeanna2 жыл бұрын
That’s awesome
@marilynnewell48502 жыл бұрын
My daughter has a collection of almost 1000!
@mishkalarsoncreations Жыл бұрын
Honestly, as a publisher, this pains me.
@ammerslo2632 Жыл бұрын
@@CraftyCraftsByDeanna This is a cute way to collect the books & make them useful & add memories to them as well. TFS🤗
@michellelutz2721 Жыл бұрын
I live the idea of taking something damaged and making it useful. There are collectable and rare copies but there also are mass produced books that may never have a good life, so to speak. I have damaged books and look forward to creating something special with them
@jenb92742 жыл бұрын
I would charge $40. Your skill set combined with vintage treasures truly make them one of a kind. Thank you for sharing your process.
@CraftyCraftsByDeanna2 жыл бұрын
Thank you Jen!
@Enchanted.journals2 жыл бұрын
I second that. I buy mine for $45. 🥰😍
@marymccloskey94502 жыл бұрын
As a book lover, I squeaked a little when you cut the book, but I really enjoyed seeing the process. I could see how I would personalize the booklets for myself. Lol. Thank you
@annmarie31962 жыл бұрын
I suspect many, like myself, who got into the JJ paper crafting hobby, were very uncomfortable when we found it involved the "deconstructing" books; especially book lovers and collectors of first editions like myself ! However, when I found out our local library's resale shop (library discards and donations from the community), as well as our local Good Will stores, send thousands of pounds of unsold second hand books each year to be burned and to local land fills. Once I understood that such used books are only offered for resale for a limited amount of time, and then destroyed... I realized that taking up this hobby would actually be preserving these books in a way, though "re-imagined" as journals.
@marymccloskey9450 Жыл бұрын
@@annmarie3196 this is interesting! I’ve donated to libraries, but never considered finding out if they have sales. :)
@bconsilio37642 жыл бұрын
Generally the formula used for handmade products I’ve used is: Cost of materials X 3 So with the cost of your book you are already at $18 and you have all your other materials to add in. Some of the products you may not have the exact costs, so guestimating is what I do. Also, there is the controversy over bargaining with a customer. I ascribe to the no negotiating. I do not change the prices from venue to venue. You may develop a following. I believe once a price is set it should only go up to avoid being shopped. If customers see you at one venue then at another with different prices they may say something like-‘I saw this item a month ago at _________ & it was such & such price . Why is it cheaper/more here?’ Then you may be trapped into a lower price to accommodate the customer OR get passed over. Losing customers. The increase over time is easier to explain. Cost of materials, etc. Of course there is the variable- what the market will bare or not selling do to over priced items. If things are not moving then you need to figure out how to do it cheaper and faster to accommodate a lower price or discontinue it. However, there are those items that don’t cost much but the market will support a higher price. In that case go with the market price. And yet there are those items you may choose to price at no profit or lose money to entice customers into your booth or store. Like the Costco $5 chicken; they lose money on the chicken to get you in the store because you are bound to buy other products.
@VitalSigns7772 жыл бұрын
Before cutting the book, look at the very back loose page on the back at the binding where it connects to the hard back. If you see a letter about 1/3 way down, (you sometimes have to gently bend the back a little away from the paper), the book is more valuable as it is. The letter A is a first edition. Collectors pay a lot for certain LGB's. $100.00+
@CraftyCraftsByDeanna2 жыл бұрын
Thank you for letting me know!
@MsGettinready Жыл бұрын
Love your process. It's very doable and not overwhelming. I especially love how you kept the book intact. Thanks for sharing it.
@Meyersci Жыл бұрын
I like how you folded and glued the half-signatures into the scrapbook paper "folios". *Update* I love making these! Handy hint for using the vintage Little Golden Books: I use ArmorAll to clean and spiff up the outside covers. They tend to feel a little grimy from being in thrift stores.
@abbylynn887223 күн бұрын
This is why I love the comments. Thank you I n needed this
@deborahsteinberg6342 жыл бұрын
When your Fabri Tac gets too thick use a little acetone to thin it out. The journals are amazing.
@KimberlyLetsGo2 жыл бұрын
The acetone doesn't break down the glue? That's a hack worth pocketing!
@sleeplessinscandia64522 жыл бұрын
I’ve done this too! It’s on their website.
@tamiwalker1016 Жыл бұрын
I need to do this. My Fabric Tack is usually thick with the first use.
@carolnieves-delgado88227 ай бұрын
I love your idea
@GardensandBooks Жыл бұрын
I’m making these as christmas gifts for family this year! The women anyhow. It will hold Christmas cards and photos and maybe Christmas recipies I can add to it. What a great idea! I’m so excited to get started! Have a Great Day!
@careerladderllc89802 жыл бұрын
I love your process. The best I’ve seen. I’m definitely going to give it a try. I don’t even think $40 is enough. ...Your time, talent and the cost of materials.....Beautiful work. You’re more gifted than you know.❤️🌺❤️
@CraftyCraftsByDeanna2 жыл бұрын
Thank you!!
@teresaolivares4733 Жыл бұрын
I can’t believe how quick you did this beautiful journal. Loved it!
@teresacarley11522 жыл бұрын
Absolutely amazing. They are activity books, journals, scrapbook, kits etc…yes 33$ is fair. I love that you maintained the integrity of the little golden book
@CraftyCraftsByDeanna2 жыл бұрын
Thank you
@leannel1381 Жыл бұрын
I need to make these! Fabulous job! Love the different way you put them together! Wow! ❤
@laurieanderson6737 Жыл бұрын
Love it all! Keep vintage Santa for yourself. I couldn't give it up!
@MJLovesCrafts5 ай бұрын
Oh my goodness! They're soo adooorable!!! Love love them! Tyfs Hugs ❤ Blessings 💗 😊
@bethbuerklin3866 Жыл бұрын
This is the best, easiest tutorial I've seen for these! No punching... no sewing! Thank you so much!!! ❤
@craftysenora18402 жыл бұрын
What a nifty way of putting LGB’s together. This looks a lot simpler than everything else I’ve seen, and a I’ve been doing this for several years. $30 is a good price for your books. I’m sorry you fell bc it’s very painful. I fell on Saturday, and it hurt a lot, but I think I’m going to be ok. Enjoy your little books at your craft show.
@ladonnastubbs63242 ай бұрын
You shared some great tips!
@CraftyCraftsByDeanna2 ай бұрын
Glad it was helpful!
@kimberlysiddons Жыл бұрын
I sell my journals for $35. So far no one has balked at that price and I’m fine with it. It’s a labor of love for me and I don’t make them to make money anyway. I think you price is fine, and it really doesn’t matter what you charge if you can’t sell them! But if you see they are being sold quickly, you might want to raise your price. In looking on Etsy, most LGB junk journals are listed for up to $125! WOW! Your journals are delicious; hope you did well at your craft fair
@janiscrafts Жыл бұрын
Fun video! It’s so fun listening to you guys interact with each other. Thanks for all your hard work!
@jennifersoto07 Жыл бұрын
I made it to the end twice. My second time watching it. Thank you. I love them.
@CraftyCraftsByDeanna11 ай бұрын
Thank you!
@2352anne2 жыл бұрын
It's the 1st time I've seen these and I love them. ❤ Thanks for a great tutorial. I gave all my children's Golden books away when they outgrew them so I will have to buy some of these books to make a journal. What a great idea.
@linette146 Жыл бұрын
Hey, Deanna! I love this video! Thank you for sharing! I’m in Texas too (Lufkin) and go to Canton sometimes to look for bargains!
@CraftyCraftsByDeanna Жыл бұрын
Thanks for sharing!!
@pquack512 жыл бұрын
How fabulous are these?!!! What a wonderful job you've done!! TYFS
@CraftyCraftsByDeanna2 жыл бұрын
Thank you
@tammypol41827 ай бұрын
I love this book. W have a few copies of this book ranging from the early 70's- 90's because it's also a favorite of several of my children.
@fromcali2tn10 ай бұрын
This is the best golden book journal tutorial I have seen. This makes me feel like I can actually do this and not be overwhelmed. Thank you so much
@CraftyCraftsByDeanna10 ай бұрын
Aww thank you
@conniehintz59596 ай бұрын
Add acetate to fabritac glue when it thickens love the video
@douca12 жыл бұрын
Thank you for sharing your techniques. Using Tyvek on the spine is one I'm going to use. Beautiful job.
@CraftyCraftsByDeanna2 жыл бұрын
Thank you!
@suemobus5906 Жыл бұрын
I just love your journals! Thank you for sharing!💕
@denisereedholm65892 жыл бұрын
Truly priceless in my opinion! I have 2 of the books now. My plan was to scan the pages and use them to make sets of ornaments on wood circles. I definitely will make one of these, and my wheels are turning as to other holiday themes I I have papers for. Thank you so much for sharing this! It's my first time to see one completed. I was mesmerized by the whole process!
@CraftyCraftsByDeanna2 жыл бұрын
I am glad you are going to make one! Have fun!
@brandymarshall6868 Жыл бұрын
Be careful about copying the books because of copyright laws...
@helengibson8196Ай бұрын
I love these! I've watched many videos of these Golden Books and each and every time I learn something new. I loved the way you did the book pages. Really lovely. I hope you sold them all? 🌷
@CraftyCraftsByDeannaАй бұрын
Oh yea these were all sold
@Emeraldcitycrafter Жыл бұрын
I finally understand the process. Thank you for the beautiful tutorial ❤
@GloriaCraftsHaulsmore2 жыл бұрын
The journals you created are gorgeous. Thanks for sharing
@conniehintz59596 ай бұрын
Great journals only thing I do different is I sow my pages in
@sawdust2556 Жыл бұрын
Glad your okay!❤ Thank you for this great tutorial.🎉
@rlutker1 Жыл бұрын
This is the most interesting video I’ve ever watched. The book is gorgeous!
@CraftyCraftsByDeanna Жыл бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it!
@susanspisak65 Жыл бұрын
I love this idea for my toddler grandson!!! I’m going to make him a birthday LGB journal of goodies!!!
@lisarattee92312 жыл бұрын
The books are all adorable!
@missygilly99172 жыл бұрын
Love your LGB & elastic to secure them in! They look wonderful! Take care xoxo
@kimw43242 жыл бұрын
Deanna, your method for the pages are my favorite! I tried it with your last LGB tutorial and will not use another method! 😊
@CraftyCraftsByDeanna2 жыл бұрын
Thank you Kim! It’s simple
@BevStorer2 жыл бұрын
I am so excited to make one of these books. If you only knew how grateful I am to you for making this video. It's very well done. You are the best and have a generous soul. Thank you.
@CraftyCraftsByDeanna2 жыл бұрын
Thank you
@zenaburgess8795 Жыл бұрын
Hi, watched another fantastic video to the end. Great inspiration. I love them. Thanks again xx
@belindahoule4402 Жыл бұрын
Love these golden journals the vintage look is so amazing 👏
@tinaluu9810 Жыл бұрын
These are precious and spectacular. Thanks for sharing this process. Blessings on your sales.
@kimbible25422 жыл бұрын
Love this! What a wonderful idea. I have all my daughters golden box from her childhood and she is 35 now and I’m thinking this would be a great idea to make journals for her. Thanks for sharing this. 💕💕
@CraftyCraftsByDeanna2 жыл бұрын
Super idea!
@elmatorres40962 жыл бұрын
Love the way you put these books together so beautifully and somewhat with ease. Thank you for the tutorial.
@neenathatsews1085 Жыл бұрын
what a great idea! I am going to head to the thrift store today to try and find a couple books- thanks so much!
@jacquelinevolk44192 жыл бұрын
I really enjoyed from start to finish of seen others but your way so easy thank you
@breemom84222 жыл бұрын
They all look beautiful! Thank you for the easy tutorial, I now feel I can attempt one of these.
@CraftyCraftsByDeanna2 жыл бұрын
You can do it!
@kimmerq9112 жыл бұрын
Watched til the end! Love these so much! Thanks for the inspiration!
@purplebutterfly80810 ай бұрын
I absolutely adore these xx
@lindacallaway22532 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the tutorial! My brain’s inspired! I have several vintage little golden books that I need to turn into journals.
@joycanaday43862 жыл бұрын
You’re right, making Little Golden Book journal is so fun! Yours are always so pretty! Love these!❤️
@CraftyCraftsByDeanna2 жыл бұрын
Thank you 😊
@happymailmagic2 жыл бұрын
These are absolutely Precious! You've truly done an outstanding job! & Yes, I made it until the end! LOL
@dawngraham33162 жыл бұрын
Thx U for sharing. Absolutely brilliant, it brings excitement as you scan through the pages.
@CraftyCraftsByDeanna2 жыл бұрын
Thank you!
@paulavanderveer8931 Жыл бұрын
I loved this video. Thank u for sharing. ☃️
@VictorianHairwork2 жыл бұрын
You just blew my mind by the way you sandwiched your inner page edges into your pocket pages. Brilliant! I also appreciate your no-fuss way of putting it all together. I would not think twice about paying $40 for your journals, but I would adjust that up or down a bit depending on the location. Where I live, if I drove 45 mins one way, I'd probably charge less, and 45 mins the other way, I would charge a little more, because I know the price range the people in the area would be willing to/are able to pay. I hope that makes sense. I hope you and your husband are on the mend! Thank you for sharing!
@CraftyCraftsByDeanna2 жыл бұрын
Thank you! Glad u like it!
@pamspicer97 Жыл бұрын
This is great the way you made these! So quick and easy! Thank you so much for your tutorial!!
@CraftyCraftsByDeanna Жыл бұрын
Thank you Pam
@deboraholson6468 Жыл бұрын
I love how you made these and am thinking of making them for my grandkids for Christmas! Thank you for sharing this you are very talented!
@CraftyCraftsByDeanna Жыл бұрын
You are so welcome!
@gaylerobinson62242 жыл бұрын
Decorated paper clips would make this extra special. TFS
@dorothybentley64292 жыл бұрын
Deanna you can add a few drops of acetate like finger nail polish with acetate to your fabric tack glue it makes it come out better.and it doesn’t hurt the glue.
@JannaStamps2 жыл бұрын
Yes, I watched it all, and love these books!! I have been wanting to do something with a Golden book, and so I had to watch this. I love how it all came together! They are all precious, that vintage one would be hard for me to let go of!! I have saved this video to my favorites so that I will be able to easily find it. Thanks so much for sharing your process, you always have such great ideas!! Happy crafting, and I hope your bumps and bruises have healed by now and your hubby feels all better too!
@CraftyCraftsByDeanna2 жыл бұрын
Thank you!
@sherrillgarrett5535 Жыл бұрын
I literally just tried a junk journal for the first time last night (using a different method) WITH THIS SAME BOOK! 😂 I can't wait to try with the ribbon and elastic on the spine! Super cute! Thanks for sharing
@Fit_Kitty2 жыл бұрын
They are AMAZING! I LOVE them! Wow, thanks for sharing how you made them! I hope to try one!
@adrienneleifsen17272 жыл бұрын
I do remembering that you did this process video before, but I'm so glad you decided to repeat it. I ordered some little golden Christmas books and also found a Halloween one. I think everyone will get a Christmas one this year and my granddaughters will also get the Halloween one. Love this type of album, it's different and cute. $30 - $35 sounds good, a lot of work and product went into making them. Yes, I watched to the end. Thanks again.
@joannsanders2422 жыл бұрын
If you use a heat gun on the LGB strip, it comes off easily. Then it’s really easy to remove the staples. There’s no tearing or mess.
@katcapa23672 жыл бұрын
Made it to the end......Thank You Great Tips! I have some Golden Books I would like to try.
@Junebug08267 ай бұрын
Loved watching this video! You’re so creative ❤
@tammypol41822 жыл бұрын
I love this idea! Santa's Surprise Book is one of my favorites.
@CraftyCraftsByDeanna2 жыл бұрын
Thank you 😊
@ISpyQueen3 ай бұрын
Very nice
@craftinghousekittyjen7246 Жыл бұрын
Verry Cute
@retroqueenbeeart Жыл бұрын
I broke bones falling like you did. Thank goodness you are ok. I am elder and new to book crafting. Love your videos!
@CraftyCraftsByDeanna Жыл бұрын
Thank you
@dorindacontreras1094 Жыл бұрын
I agree 40 seems right for how much you put into it. They are really nice.
@sharongruener6078 Жыл бұрын
These are so cute. Thank you. Blesings.
@kitrinaholmes63212 жыл бұрын
Oh how wonderful!! And it looks easy to make! Thank you for showing us how to make this! So sorry about you falling. Just something about sore toes ugh! Prayers for Mr. Crafty! Hope you both feel better soon! Your books are amazing! Price I think is spot on! Big hugs my friend love ya!
@CraftyCraftsByDeanna2 жыл бұрын
Thank you 😊
@kitrinaholmes63212 жыл бұрын
@@CraftyCraftsByDeanna your welcome
@staceyhaleysmit34512 жыл бұрын
Thanks Deanna for sharing your technique….love these..
@CraftyCraftsByDeanna2 жыл бұрын
Thank you
@texaspqueen11 ай бұрын
You did good girl!
@anitaensing4072 жыл бұрын
I love those, they’re so cute and nostalgic!
@CraftyCraftsByDeanna2 жыл бұрын
Thank you 😊
@cherylann9332 жыл бұрын
Thank you! Loved the show and tell!
@leticiat244652 жыл бұрын
Love how you make these. They can also be used as Dec daily. The fabric tac glue i empty out the bottle and put it in another bottle thats softer to squeeze and has a pointy top. I get them from dollar tree or amazon. Much easier to apply fabric tac anywhere with a softer bottle.
@ruthiev618 Жыл бұрын
Thank you for your inspiration! I have so many golden books! I'm definitely going to be trying this style
@CraftyCraftsByDeanna Жыл бұрын
Yay! Have fun
@puniluv89422 жыл бұрын
Those came out adorable love them all I enjoy watching your channel you always inspire me Thank you for sharing❤❤❤
@CraftyCraftsByDeanna2 жыл бұрын
Thank you
@lindahardee66282 жыл бұрын
They are adorable.
@serenityinhim2 жыл бұрын
They are darling and yes $40 sounds good for each of them! Thank you for sharing how to Create them you made it look so easy! Hugs sending well wishes for you and your hubby! ❤christine
@CraftyCraftsByDeanna2 жыл бұрын
Thank you Christine
@theolachapman61268 ай бұрын
They are. all adorable great job I love ever one I want to make one for granddaughters ninth birthday thank you THEOLA
@motheroftwo22882 жыл бұрын
These are lovely; thank you for sharing.
@christineveit60932 жыл бұрын
Lovely books! Thank you for sharing. 😊
@juliebatista66662 жыл бұрын
Wow Deanna you have been a busy bee!! Love them all. You did an awesome job and I am sure you will sell them all! Hope your knee and your toe will be better tomorrow keep nursing the toe!
@CraftyCraftsByDeanna2 жыл бұрын
Thank you friend!
@ritahertzberg57622 жыл бұрын
These are simply marvelous!
@azcarmela Жыл бұрын
Not sure if this was a recorded vidoe but here for the #replay. It was a fantastic show and tell of your journals! I would love to have your imagination! Great job! I'm sure you did well at the craft fair.
@NonnaBethsCrafts2Be2 жыл бұрын
Oh Deanna hope you feel better, your sense of humor is there, take care of your self.
@amyyoshikawa76982 жыл бұрын
Hi crafty Deanna very pretty and festive holiday and classic Golden books journals 👍🏻
@CraftyCraftsByDeanna2 жыл бұрын
Thank you
@ladonnahallgamble13282 жыл бұрын
OMG these are so cute, I’m definitely going make a few for my family. Thanks for sharing.
@alisonrobinson3253 Жыл бұрын
I love these, so cute. The last (and only) time I face planted was a mall parking lot. I literally hit the pavement with my face. I broke my glasses, split my lip, and had a black eye for months. I also broke my foot!
@janetbirdsall54782 жыл бұрын
I love these books so much. You do an amazing job. I definitely made it to the end so I could see all of the books to choose from.
@janetbattaglia88692 жыл бұрын
They all came out so beautiful!! What a fabulous idea!! ❤
@CraftyCraftsByDeanna2 жыл бұрын
Thank you 😊
@cindyappleman67852 жыл бұрын
They are all so sweet!! Thank you for sharing❤️❤️❤️. Hope you are feeling better soon!
@CraftyCraftsByDeanna2 жыл бұрын
Thank you!
@laurieharris85692 жыл бұрын
I love your different take on an LGB journal. I wouldn't have thought of making it into a type of activity book / album for kids and they are adorable!
@CraftyCraftsByDeanna2 жыл бұрын
Thank you
@barbarahairston652 жыл бұрын
So sorry to hear you injured yourself. Hopefully you’ll be 100% healed soon! I love your tutorial’s , so relaxing. Praying your hubby feels better 🙏🏽. TFS 😍🌟