Nik the Booksmith Inspired Lapbook

[@janet257]

This lap book is awesome! So many places to hide little treasures! Love all the details. 💗

[@stephaniegee3481]

That's beautiful! I always love making things like this that can be used longer with the ability to replace the notebooks.

[@marlenejones6266]

Isnt it funny how we all are different in our tastes? I adore pinks and yellows together so this made my heart sputter. Thanks for sharing

[@DarlenesCreativeStudio]

Thanks Marlene.

[@teresemartinez6215]

Very nice, I like your version of a lapbook. I also like how you share where your inspiration comes from.

[@DarlenesCreativeStudio]

Thank you Terese

[@SandraBevr01]

Not only beautiful but functional as well!!! I love it!!!

[@DarlenesCreativeStudio]

Thanks Sandra

[@barbsanford8736]

I am ready to make one of these and have been watching all the lap book videos. This is beautiful and love that composition books fit in it! TFS ❤️

[@DarlenesCreativeStudio]

Thank you

[@yolandaroque1755]

That’s really cool! I did not know it was called a Lap book. Yours is absolutely beautiful ❤

[@DarlenesCreativeStudio]

Thank you

[@MsCarolinaDreamz]

I use those college ruled composition books behind elastic often. However, I pull both front and back covers backwards and tear them off. Most of the ones I've done, pull off, leaving the papers stitched together. If I use a 12x12 paper, I leave the seam in the back, as one doesnt cover it. Sometimes I used rolled decorative paper and I don't have that problem. I do not attach the cover, I just slide it under the elastic so it can be reused. I'm not gentle when I tear the black or any other color, but the black seems to work better. I just yank that cover off. I haven't made my lapbook, yet. I do have single books that have allowed me to bullet journal this way. It's the same size as the extra large Cahier. (Ky-yay) My books I've chosen for a lapbook are rather big and I'm not yet sure how I'll work that out. It will definitely be a desk book because of weight, so maybe one side will be for correspondence. I love the pink in your book. The inside looks like a garden. I see a lot of Eva's envelope flips, for me. With my books being so large, my envelopes will start really big, I guess. Thank you for sharing and letting some inspiration come to me in this comment.

[@DarlenesCreativeStudio]

Thank you. So glad you are going to give the lapbook a try. Loads of fun to make

[@geesjebaron]

Great idea of using 2 books to make the base of the lap book, I also like that you used vellum as pockets, this way one can still see the background paper. Neat idea to use envelopes to make the "folder" journal inside, one of these day I'm going to try and make something similar. Thank you for sharing.

[@DarlenesCreativeStudio]

Thank you. It was fun to make.

[@teriweiss]

Amazing work from Nik's tutorial! That little buckle is just too cute!

[@DarlenesCreativeStudio]

Thank you

[@lynnemiles8065]

I love this! Particularly your very clever use of envelopes and the space to hold the composition note books! I love birds too so that helps I guess - well done - beautiful job!

[@DarlenesCreativeStudio]

Thank you so much Lynne 💝

[@lpm67]

What a delicious lapbook and so practical. I'm thinking of making one that will take refill pads and pens etc for daughter going to college

[@DarlenesCreativeStudio]

Thank you. That's a great idea! Have fun!!

[@linmims3049]

Very nice! The lapbook looks like so much fun to create.

[@DarlenesCreativeStudio]

Thank you

[@elaine.larkinlanecreations]

That was fun. You did a great job. I loved watching Nik do this, too. Thanks for doing yours and sharing it with us!

[@DarlenesCreativeStudio]

Thank you

[@SandraBevr01]

Nice job!!! It's so gorgeous and so many cute pockets make it like a secret keeper :)

[@DarlenesCreativeStudio]

Thank you

[@susanburns9646]

Gorgeous. I’ve never seen a lap book before. Would like to try one

[@DarlenesCreativeStudio]

You should! they are really fun

[@rafaelaneumeister2052]

First time watching one of your videos and I’m totally in love with this stunning piece you’ve created. Oh my... you are talented! I watched Nik create her file folder and I have to say that I’m impressed at how you drew from her inspiration and made it your own. I love your style and I cannot wait to have a browse through your videos to see what else you have created. Thank you so much for sharing xx

[@DarlenesCreativeStudio]

Thank you so much Rafaela! That is so sweet. i love to inspire others.

[@tuthillg]

Gorgeous lapbook! Very neat! TFS the inspiration!

[@DarlenesCreativeStudio]

Thank you Gail!

[@sharonrussell7933]

Darlene, this is just lovely. I am renewed in my quest to make another lap journal after Nik's idea got me going with my first. I just love this idea of the two books joined together. Thanks so very much for sharing.

[@DarlenesCreativeStudio]

Hi Sharon. I am so glad I have inspired you to try another. They are so much fun to make.

[@iamwhatiam4075]

Beautiful book! Love the bird pages and all the pockets & flaps! Love Eva & Nik too! Definately top favs. :) tyfs!

[@DarlenesCreativeStudio]

Thank you Sheila

[@dinapreuss1922]

Very nice!

[@tracydean3678]

That's amazing and love all the florals. I had to laugh about what you said about the link and yellow together, I'm the same way! But those colors seem to always find each other weather we like it or not! This project is for the advanced, I'm at glue book 101. 😸 lol, TFS

[@elaine.larkinlanecreations]

You did a wonderful job! It is beautiful! I plan on doing one also. Just need some time!

[@DarlenesCreativeStudio]

Thank you. Did a little each day.

[@debbieharris2790]

This is so gorgeous Darlene!!! I love all the colors and patterns too! Thank you for the inspiration! Debbie

[@DarlenesCreativeStudio]

You are welcome Debbie. Thank you for the kind comments.

[@suzanneinohiosuzannecogar2110]

Love your style of work! I’ve subscribed. Also, now I know what to do with my 30+ old calendars. Cleaver of you to use two books! I’m off to the thrift to get the same.

[@DarlenesCreativeStudio]

So glad I can inspire someone to try making journals. Have fun!

[@sonianoemilebron5317]

Beautiful lapbook. Tfs. Gave me great ideas.

[@DarlenesCreativeStudio]

Thank you. Glad I could inspire some ideas

[@TheShelleyStudio]

I love how you put the two books together. Great idea.

[@DarlenesCreativeStudio]

Thank you

[@hollyalida6070]

Beautiful lapbook! I really like the calender you used for the inspiration. Thanks for sharing.

[@DarlenesCreativeStudio]

Thank you Jo!

[@jeanthobaben]

Love this. Still waiting for Nik's final video. I haven't yet found two perfectly matches book to do this. This is very different from Nik's look, but I love it. Putting composition books in the elastics is brilliant!

[@sharonrussell7933]

You will probably cringe from the comment, however I went to my shelf of art books and chose volumes (6 & 7) of The New International Illustrated ENCYCLOPEDIA of ART in which I only had 7 volumes to begin with. It went to E. They measure 8 x 11 and I think will make two perfectly matched books for this project.

[@DarlenesCreativeStudio]

They sound wonderful. I always say use what you have. Good Luck!

[@tookscrafttable]

So much details, love it.

[@DarlenesCreativeStudio]

Thank you

[@SammiJarrad]

So gorgeous!! I love it. 😁💜👍🏻

[@DarlenesCreativeStudio]

Thank you

[@ljc.youtube]

cute, cute!

[@lisakerley0266]

I love your twist on Nik's lap book. Beautifully done.

[@DarlenesCreativeStudio]

Thank you Lisa

[@stephaniemurria5534]

Awesome ❤❤

[@mari0nhYT]

Love it! I shared it with some Dutch friends who are making her lapbook as well, Thank you for the inspiration :)

[@DarlenesCreativeStudio]

You are so welcome. Glad I could inspire others

[@dismith73]

You did a really good job of this . . lovely!

[@DarlenesCreativeStudio]

Thank you so much!

[@lindaarmbruster2134]

Very nice. I love the papers😊

[@DarlenesCreativeStudio]

Thank you

[@kimp2678]

Absolutely lovely

[@DarlenesCreativeStudio]

Thank you so much

[@cherylruest8204]

Soooooo cute!!!!💕💕💕

[@DarlenesCreativeStudio]

Thank you

[@cecilefuchs5032]

It is absolutely gorgeous ❤️❤️❤️❤️ I love the papers, they are beautiful

[@DarlenesCreativeStudio]

Thank you so much

[@karennokes1595]

That is spectacular.

[@DarlenesCreativeStudio]

Thank you so much!! :)

[@suzannejohnston9851]

Hi Darlene. New subbie here from Australia. I love your take on Nik the booksmiths lapbook. Looking forward to seeing more of your videos. 🌸Suzanne

[@DarlenesCreativeStudio]

Thank you Suzanne!

[@lizwiseman7930]

Very pretty! Great craftsmanship too. 😁

[@DarlenesCreativeStudio]

Thank you Elizabeth

[@tinahallkvist8391]

I Love Your lapbook 😍

[@DarlenesCreativeStudio]

Thank you so much!!

[@art.elodie.g]

I love it !! So pretty :-) :-)

[@DarlenesCreativeStudio]

Thank you! 😊

[@PinkPoodleCrafts]

Beautiful book :)

[@rickiquilt]

Nicely done!! Love it!

[@DarlenesCreativeStudio]

Thank you

[@michellewohlgemuth8847]

Awesome! It is so close to what I envisioned for myself with the composition note book. Wonderful ideas thank you for sharing!

[@uniquewhimsy622]

I agree! I want to make one just like this.

[@DarlenesCreativeStudio]

Go for it! It is so much fun.

[@TexJudy]

Oh my goodness! I love this! I want one! This is going in my Inspiration playlist for sure. Thanks for sharing and inspiring!

[@DarlenesCreativeStudio]

Thank you so much! 😅

[@Muthrtung]

gorgeous! well done

[@DarlenesCreativeStudio]

Thank you

[@Lillyspurs]

Beautiful work!!

[@DarlenesCreativeStudio]

Thank you💝

[@lisamorales3914]

Did a super job! Subscribed!

[@DarlenesCreativeStudio]

Thank you so much Lisa. Always nice to have people join me when I create. :)

[@yvonnedacre5097]

Beautiful Darlene , your take on the lap book inspired .❤️

[@DarlenesCreativeStudio]

Then I have done something good! Love to inspire others!

[@ruthbryant3929]

Lovely.

[@DarlenesCreativeStudio]

Thank you💖

[@dianneblake]

Very pretty

[@DarlenesCreativeStudio]

Thank you Dianne

[@alicenwonderland5505]

Love it!

[@DarlenesCreativeStudio]

Thank you 💝

[@diane2941]

Beautiful! Thank you.

[@marilynnryder5463]

WOW! This is amazing....and beautiful!

[@DarlenesCreativeStudio]

Thank you Marilynn

[@papercraftingirl]

Very cool! tfs!!

[@DarlenesCreativeStudio]

You are welcome. Enjoy!

[@ecollier722]

Wow!!!

[@suerothrock]

That is so beautiful - I love it all! Great job. Do plan on making more and selling in your Etsy shop?

[@DarlenesCreativeStudio]

Hi Sue. Just finishing up number 4. Will post on Etsy this weekend. Thanks for inquiring

[@suerothrock]

@@DarlenesCreativeStudio Super, I'll be checking it out this weekend.

[@krystynab235]

It’s beautiful Darlene, love your detailing 🌹

[@DarlenesCreativeStudio]

Thanks Krystyna. It was fun!

[@gypsierosejane6703]

Beautiful 💜🤗👍🌻

[@DarlenesCreativeStudio]

Thank you

[@rachelphelps6347]

I love this!!! So pretty and detailed and such work!!! New subscriber!!

[@DarlenesCreativeStudio]

Thank you Rachel😃

[@mariacrayne4276]

Really beautifully done!!!

[@DarlenesCreativeStudio]

Thank you

[@PetraLemié]

💖👍😊 LOVE IT!!! Greetings from Germany

[@DarlenesCreativeStudio]

Thank you. From Canada

[@beachngypsy746]

I love your lapbook! do you have a tutorial on it?

[@DarlenesCreativeStudio]

Thank you. A tutorial is in the works

[@2011nschmidt]

Hi Darlene. I just love your work. Is there any way by chance u would have the actual sizes of the envelopes you used? Both the large with the flap on the top and the letter style? I was hoping to try this making my own envelopes.

[@DarlenesCreativeStudio]

Hi There! I am so sorry I thought I had sent you an answer but I don't see it here. The large envelope was 9.5" x 5.75" and the letter style was 3 7/8" x 8 7/8'. I think that is a standard size letter envelope. Hope that helps

[@2011nschmidt]

@@DarlenesCreativeStudio thanks so much for taking the time to reply 🙂

[@MarjorieSnyder]

Very nice

[@DarlenesCreativeStudio]

Thank you

[@rochellehentze947]

Is there a chance of you doing a tutorial on how you did the envelopes.

[@DarlenesCreativeStudio]

Hi Rochelle. I am working on a video idea for the envelopes

[@vanikurup]

Wonderful

[@DarlenesCreativeStudio]

Thank you

[@jeannelangston1469]

This is beautiful, what papers did you use?

[@DarlenesCreativeStudio]

Hi Jean. Not sure of the paper name. I always pull my paper pads apart and have them stacked on my shelf. I really should keep track in case i want to find that type of paper again!

[@jeannelangston1469]

I know what you mean!

[@valeriejohnson2367]

Are you going to demo the steps in making this?

[@DarlenesCreativeStudio]

I have done a similar folio on my KZbin channel

[@lyssabird113]

Clever reinterpretation

[@DarlenesCreativeStudio]

Thanks!

[@LesliesCreativeStudio]

great job!! Thanks for sharing!!

[@DarlenesCreativeStudio]

Thank you Leslie! You are so welcome.

[@maryregan4099]

Very nice

[@DarlenesCreativeStudio]

Thank you so !such!