Creative Journaling - May Flip

[@hhjjhh09]

OMG, have been watching, but don't think I've commented before. You are a wealth of information! I had to stop the vid several times to get notes written down! I love everything about this type of journaling.....am new to it. Love paper crafting in general, but this is so exciting. Ill be looking at magazines with a new eye. I just love your perspective and style. So fun! Thank you!

[@craftyhodges]

Hi Holly, thank you for taking the time to comment, you really made my day. I am happy that you're learning new things - YAY! If you have any questions, please ask! TFW. Joanne

[@GrandmaBugsPlace]

You do have a gift - great layouts. I also take things from the Somerset magazines and others. I keep a few folders with things I have taken out and yes for sure one you have taken out what you want - go back later and check again. Thank you for the video's and your very pleasant voice. I was in a bit of "no ideas" for journaling and you have given me some good ideas to get me going once again. Thanks and keep up the wonderful work and videos

[@craftyhodges]

Hi Marcella - thanks for the wonderful comments! I love my Somerset magazines. About a year ago, I took 3 bags full to the library giveaway area and they were gone in less than 30 minutes! It seems lots of people like Somerset! TFW. Joanne

[@lesliespeers2739]

I love this soooooooooooooo much. When you flip the pages, just to see all the random pictures, the doodles and especially all that color, i go nuts,lol (in a good way) My friend started one of these for both of us. I'm still in the mag cutting stage but will catch up. TFS and can't wait to see what's next! Thanks again for all of your inspiration too! ~ L

[@craftyhodges]

Hi Leslie...squeeelllll...you and your friend are making one - YAY! That's awesome. So excited to see what you do and glad you enjoy the videos. Thanks for watching and commenting - I so appreciate the support. Joanne

[@lesliespeers2739]

We watch you on FB too, hehehe

[@SuzanneLight]

Is her name the same on FB?

[@lesliespeers2739]

Her name is Joanne Hodges

[@musicfreak12011972]

Thank you very much for sharing your ideas and inspiring tons of people around the globe, There's so much we can do out of junk and actually turn something which seems useless into a unique piece of art. Your journals are simply awesome. I take my hat off!

[@craftyhodges]

Hi Ernesto - wow - thank you. Sometimes I forget how widespread KZbin is and that it really does touch all areas of the globe! It's a little daunting when you think of it like that - YIKES! Thank you for your kind words and for taking the time to comment - it means a lot. TFW. Joanne

[@musicfreak12011972]

It sure is daunting, but art is like music...a universal language. So again, thanks for sharing....looking forward to seeing your new material...Keep on creating and inspiring!

[@ok-car]

WOW, your journal is so so beautiful! I love it so much, thank you for sharing!

[@craftyhodges]

Ah, thank you so much! Your comment made me really happy! Thank you so much for watching (and commenting!). Joanne

[@annemillion1501]

I love your videos! You are a super creative person and I love the flip throughs and the little hints and tips you give us. Thank you so much for sharing with us!

[@craftyhodges]

Hi Anne, thank you so much for your awesome words. I love sharing and making videos, even better when it proves helpful! Let me know if you have any questions...I am always happy to help if I can. TFW. Joanne

[@teresamarine9723]

this was so cool....I have never seen anything quite like it!! Fabulous job.

[@craftyhodges]

Hi Teresa, I have started lots of journals, but never kept them going. For some reason, 6 months into this one and I am still enjoying it, actually loving it!! I really enjoy the weekly spread, plus it's so much finding the images. TFW. Joanne

[@natalves1235]

I think your journaling is just fantastic! You are extremely creative with how you handle the materials you have, mixing different textures and items. Your color choices are also wonderful, This has inspired me a lot, thank you so much for sharing :)

[@craftyhodges]

Hi Nathalie - WOW, SO happy to hear you found some inspiration in this journal. I hope you give it a try. I don't always have a lot going on in my life to document, but there are certainly a lot of current events in the world that need to documented and remembered! If you have some time, I just posted June flip. TFW. Joanne

[@TouchedByAngels2]

Joanne.....I love it ...love it....love it!!! Thanks again for sharing!!!

[@craftyhodges]

Hi Brenda! You are always SO supportive - thank you. 5 months down and I am still loving it - can you imagine what it's going to look like at the end of the year!? Woohoo. TFW. Joanne

[@shannonpaul6053]

OH MY GOSH, it is so fabulous! I only wish it was more, more and more! You are so creative!

[@craftyhodges]

Hi Shannon....you're so funny - sometimes I feel like I just yap WAY too much on the videos...but glad you enjoy them. TFW! Joanne

[@elemeniah]

LOVE it...I was thinking just yesterday that it was the end of the month, hehe! That doggie in the O magazine...I just used that entire page for my junky journal in the swap I hosted over at Junk Journal Junkies....it turned out so so cute!!! TFS another month with us!!! Am starting mine soon...just finishing up some personal swaps!!!

[@craftyhodges]

Hi Lori - I can't wait to see what you come up with on your journal....your junk journals are always amazing. Thanks for continuing to watch the videos - it's so great to have such amazing subscribers! Joanne

[@JennyBox]

Love how your pages all come together and look like they all belong! very inspirational!

[@craftyhodges]

Jenny Box hi Jenny, aw thank you for the sweet comment! This last year working in my journal has been amazing. It's the first time I have ever completed a full year! I will be back shortly with a December flip, hope you'll join me. TFW. Joanne

[@LynnLBE]

Your journals are just great‼️‼️‼️

[@craftyhodges]

Hi Lynn! Thank you so much - wow, you are back almost a year! Lots of new flips for you to enjoy and I'll be putting up the May 2017 flip very shortly! Thank you so much for watching and taking the time to leave a super sweet comment! Joanne

[@Wannaloom]

Love, love, love!! Thanks so much for sharing. Love your style!!

[@craftyhodges]

Hi Kimberly, Thank you so much for your sweet comment. Are you cutting images out of magazines yet?? I hope so. TFW. Joanne

[@craftyhodges]

Hey Kim, I just realized we exchanged pocket letters a while ago.! Good to hear from you again. Joanne

[@Wannaloom]

craftyhodges Yes we did! Yours was still my all time favorite!! You and I share the same affection for quirky images. I have magazines and I am cutting away!! I so appreciate your flips and your tutorials. 😊

[@craftyhodges]

You're sweet Kim! Hope you got all that remodeling done and you're enjoying your new space. Joanne

[@Wannaloom]

+craftyhodges Sure did Joanne!! So nice to be done and come home and not have people in the house. Ha!!! I appreciate them, but was so ready to be done. :)

[@MyLifeMits]

I always love your pages! So much inspiration.. Thanks for sharing!

[@craftyhodges]

Hi Mits! It always makes me smile when you comment - you are always so complimentary and thoughtful - thank you. TFW. Joanne

[@bethsjournalboutique2637]

I am loving your art journal flip throughs!! This is an absolutely stunning journal, and although I don't do art journaling, you are certainly inspiring me to give it a try! Tfs😀

[@craftyhodges]

Hi Beth.....I hope you give this is a try - it really is simple. I don't really consider this an art journal - i do keep a separate one of those too. I really think of this more as a Fauxbonichi, except I don't/can't draw. Magazines provide the pen for my thoughts! Hope you give it a try - I don't think you'll regret it.

[@DTATKD]

the same thing used to happen to me ... sometimes i don't know what to write or journal about ... thanks for the idea... love the squirrel

[@craftyhodges]

Hi Daniela, I love that squirrel too...I REALLY loved him when I put glasses on him. Can you tell I love quirky! ? Thanks for subscribing, I appreciate the support. Joanne

[@alexanagy3872]

You just got yourself a new subscriber! OMG! I love your journal, so inspiring and I love hearing and seeing how much you enjoy it. Also, it's so great that you share little tips and tricks on how to be more creavite. Great video, now I gotta go and watch all of your videos :D Thank you for sharing!

[@craftyhodges]

Hi Alexa! YAY and Welcome - so happy you're here! I really do love this style of journaling - have fun binge watching! ;-)!! Thanks you so much your sweet comments and encouragement. If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to ask. Joanne

[@lorihartman4094]

Oh my gosh! I just found your channel and I love your pages! 😍😍😍

[@iceblue1457]

Really creative and artsy. Thank you for sharing.

[@craftyhodges]

Thank you so much! I love journaling in my magazine journal. I've switched it up this year - still using a magazine, but not adding paper over the top....just incorporating the magazine pages right into my journaling - loving it. TFW! xoxo Joanne

[@juliematheny9875]

You are so creative! It is so much fun to see how your pages come together. Thank you for sharing your ideas and tips! I really like the magazine journals!

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[@sebastianalonso2127]

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[@jettchaim4098]

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[@jettchaim4098]

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[@sebastianalonso2127]

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[@Bibicat123]

I just came across your video :) thank you for sharing ! I started journaling in December and I did not want to focus on a planner bullet journal type. It’s really more like a scrapbook and I think yours is beautiful!!! THANKS FOR SHARING !!

[@craftyhodges]

Hi Diana! Welcome to my channel! So happy you found me. I started creative journaling almost 3 years ago, working in a magazine and creating a magazine journal. I don't really have a need for a planner, but I did want to keep track of events that happened throughout the week, without the need for daily journaling. As you can see, my spreads incorporate a week at a time and so far it's worked quite well for me. You're right, a lot like scrapbooking without the formal layouts. I'm getting ready to post the December flip, so I hope you'll be back to watch! TFW and taking the time to comment. Joanne

[@Bibicat123]

craftyhodges i agree, I came to find out formal planners are not for me although I think the bullet journals I have seen are so nicely done I cannot keep up so I have been moreso scrapbooking my days which has been so much fun! Can’t wait for the new video!! (Also thank you for the tip about the tipins, I never thought of that lol)

[@judyforeman2916]

your pages are fantastic

[@craftyhodges]

Thank you so much Judy! I really found the way journaling works for me and magazine journaling is it!! Thank you so much for watching and leaving your comment. xoxo Joanne

[@DianeHubertPrettyPinkCottage]

I love this. It makes me happy inside! I would love to make one IF I had time. Maybe I could do it without having to do it weekly. I think I will try something like it. Thanks so much for sharing.

[@craftyhodges]

Hi Diane...I certainly understand the time constraint....I spend 30 minutes every morning documenting the day before and it's worked well for me. I hope you can give it a try and find a way that works for you. Any questions, please don't hesitate to ask. TFW. Joanne

[@SuzanneLight]

I LOVE LOVE LOVE your style!

[@craftyhodges]

Hi Suzanne! You came back for the next flip - thank you! I am so happy you are enjoying the videos...go grab a magazine and start ripping out images!!! TFW. Joanne

[@SuzanneLight]

I bought some at the thrift store this past weekend. Do you have a FB to follow as well?

[@craftyhodges]

Hi Suzanne - thrift stores are a fabulous place to find magazines - don't forget to check the library as well. I have a FB page, but only as shell so I can be part of the fabulous groups like Fauxbonichi and Junk Journals.

[@lindaspringer510]

Love your journaling style... It is so fun to look at... love the way its coming together... and thanx for the tip with the pencils... :)

[@craftyhodges]

Hi Linda, it's funny had the colored pencils take some of the images up a notch...but it does. Not sure if the camera really captures it, but it definitely helps. Thank you for your awesome comment - it made me happy! Hope you will come back for June flip! Joanne

[@lindaspringer510]

Happy to make you Happy :) I'll definitely be back for the June Flip... Great work! Keep it up. It is... Fun, fuN, fUn, FuN :)

[@craftyhodges]

Insert big smile here! See you in a few weeks then for the June flip! Joanne

[@NeverHopelessbyElizabeth]

Quite inspiring!! TFS 🌺 Elizabeth

[@craftyhodges]

Hi Elizabeth....YAY - happy you found this month inspiring. I'm hoping for a little more excitement in June to journal about - LOL.....TFW. Joanne

[@hookedbydebbie]

Love it I'm a new subscriber and I just love all the inspiration you share with your audience

[@craftyhodges]

Welcome - it's great to have you as a subscriber! I am so happy to hear my videos provide some inspiration for you - YAY! If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to ask. Joanne

[@bakedelicious]

Great artist!!!

[@craftyhodges]

Thank you so much for the compliment, but I am not the artist of the graphics. These are images I find in magazines and on Pinterest. I can hardly draw a straight line! There are definitely some very talented people out there that help me communicate in my journal. TFW. Joanne

[@judyforeman2916]

love it

[@FionaJ]

This is amazing .... I love it ... I enjoy watching these video's of your journal, they are inspiring, although I've not started one for myself as yet . I may though!! They make it look so easy.. TFS ... xox

[@craftyhodges]

Hi Fiona, let me encourage you to give it a try...it really is easy and very satisfying. What's stopping you? Can I help you with any questions you might have? The hunt for images is super fun...storing them is another issue! LOL, T FW. Joanne

[@FionaJ]

Hi Joanne, it's more a time factor for me right now ... I seem to over commit myself to making things for other people, and leave no time to do things for myself ... I must learn to say NO occasionally.. lol ... Will see how I go in the last half of this year... :/ Thank you for the offer of assistance, you will be my first point of go to when needed.. ;) xox

[@craftyhodges]

Hi Fiona...I totally understand the time restraint - hang in there and practice that NO! LOL. Joanne

[@FionaJ]

Will do Joanne ... ;)

[@sheilagantz9372]

Also, where do you get your fabulous glasses? I’ve been looking everywhere!

[@Mariak82]

Love it!

[@craftyhodges]

Thanks Maria! Can you tell I'm having a ton of fun making this!? I just love looking it through it...plus it's a great memory keeping function for me. Any questions? Just let me know. Joanne

[@MRVICTORCRAFTER]

LOVELY!

[@craftyhodges]

Hi Victor - I can always count on you to say kind words - thank you so much for stopping by and commenting. Joanne

[@pattykelly6621]

Wooo-hoo!

[@sheilagantz9372]

Where do you get your quirky bits?? I would love to make my own quirky people but I cannot find ANY!!!!!!! Please please help!

[@myheartincollage]

Hi! I'm a new subscriber and I'm SO glad I found you. I love your work!!! Question for you - I know you get your elements from a lot of different sources, but do you remember where you got the artwork in the lower right corner at 3:52 of this video??? OMGosh! I love her so much! :) Thank you so much for sharing. I'm new to collage/journaling and I've learned a lot of awesome tips from you

[@craftyhodges]

Hi Debra! Welcome - so happy to have you as a subscriber! I know exactly where I got the image from because I've been hoarding it for a while - she is awesome. It's from the Spring 2015 Art Journaling magazine. There was a whole spread (I have about 8 more images!!!) of the artist Leslie Wood. Her website is lesliewoodarts.com. Instagram @lesliewoodarts. Hope that helps. TFW. Joanne

[@ChelaCreates]

omg love it

[@ChelaCreates]

I want to create one of these but I already have so many journals...I have a grattitude...scripture...and bible study...what do you suggest i do this one on what are you journaling about mostly

[@craftyhodges]

Hi Chela! Thanks for the sweet comment - you've do have a lot of journals going!! Awesome. My journal really contains my daily life - which is rather quiet and boring. I document books I'm reading, current events, anniversaries, birthdays, special happenings in our lives (like getting new carpet), phone calls with friends, the day to day ordinary stuff. It's things that are important to me and what I want to remember. My suggestion would be to make your journal your way and document the things that are important to you and you want to remember. Maybe you're already doing that in your 3 journals? I'm super happy you stopped by - have you checked out the September flip yet? If you get a chance to watch, please do so, you'll see how big and chunky my journal has gotten!!! TFW. Joanne

[@ChelaCreates]

I am watching the how to video to get started and then will binge watch as I create....please keep in touch love it

[@intheredcold9216]

Did u paint the pages? Cover them with paper? I want to do a mag but the pages warp so easily.

[@craftyhodges]

Aunty Ro Knows No, I don’t paint the pages, but I do cover them with plain copy paper. I use a glue stick, apply on both the paper and the magazine page and burnish well. The washi tape on the edges ensure the paper stays stuck to the magazine. Hope that helps. If you haven’t had a chance to watch my Reboot video, it might help you walk thru the construction. Joanne

[@purpl3lina]

you glue the white paper right? or do you just tape it in?

[@craftyhodges]

Hi Galina, yes, I just use a glue stick (be sure to use a generous amount on the corners especially) and glue the copy paper right down to the magazine page. When I add washi tape at the edges and down the center of the magazine, that just reinforces it the page. I used to use double sided tape on the corners, but I found that was not necessary. I also found a glue stick vs. white (liquid) glue works best. Hope that helps - if you have more questions, please just ask. Joanne

[@sheilagantz9372]

Sorry, don’t mean to intrude...I meant quirky characters

[@GrandmaBugsPlace]

I forgot to ask - what books do you journal in.

[@craftyhodges]

Hi again....this magazine is currently my main journal. I have an art journal I'm working in and also a composition notebook glue book (ala Tangie Baxter from many, many years ago). That's about it. Joanne

[@GrandmaBugsPlace]

So taking an old magazine and work the pages inside? Wow - what a fun idea. Thanks!!

[@craftyhodges]

Yes, I just used a magazine and glue plain old printer paper to each page. If you have some time, here's a link to my process video that shows how I prepare my pages. Let me know if you have any other questions, I'm happy to help. TFW. Joanne kzbin.info/www/bejne/inWXdKpjmcmmgJY