Differant types of journals / What's a junk journal ? What's a smashbook ? | I'm A Cool Mom

[@GrammyGottaGo]

As someone who is interested in starting this hobby, thank you for clearing things up!

[@baabiiee8596]

do whatever you want with your books!! it doesn't matter as long as you're creating and expressing yourself. the whole point of being creative is to break the rules. do whatever you want and call it whatever you want.

[@PaperTerrace]

Hiley totally agree but people ask about specifics all the time!

[@jkat9982]

Hiley, Thank you for that...I am trying to learn about junk journaling..I really really appreciate your comment..and I would have to agree!

[@princezzpuffypants6287]

What people call "smashbooks" used to be called scrapbooks; junk journals used to be made out of actual junk and scrapbooking as an artistic endeavor was not a thing. Naming what you're doing might make it easier for internet users to find you, but it is fairly arbitrary and completely subjective...

[@user-xk4rl8bj2n]

I was thinking this to and was about to comment something similar to your comment. Because she was talking about “rules” and specific things. “Sizes”. I found the video rather annoying cos it seemed anti for what the purpose is which is to do whatever u please. Like if I want my traveling junk book to be big or small it can be and If i want to sell it like that i can. Lmao not a good video in my opinion she’s too into it on a technical level. I personally just like to go with the flow.

[@JaneDoe-ze4uk]

@@user-xk4rl8bj2n obviously you can't read. She commented above you 2Years ago that this video was to answer questions on specifics that she is constantly asked otherwise she agrees with OP. I can call a car a plane but that doesn't change the fact that it's a car.

[@Ann__333]

I'm glad she tells up the definition while still encouraging us to basically do what we want. It gives me terms to look up for inspiration while I mix and match all the styles together to develop my mental health journal/scrapbook/whatever im in the mood for. Lol

[@leonora5]

Thanks for explaining this so clearly. Your work is lovely and you explain really well. So appreciate you taking the time!

[@Manifesting_Secret_Sketchbook]

Firstly despite some negativity in the comments section I'd like to THANKYOU and applaud you. You my dear are changing LIVES. Inspiring n motivating millions. These videos r fabulous for my mental health. And I Love glue books Keep shinning your light honey. At least you are not selling your body/ doing worse- do GOOD it pays off in both realms

[@221b-Maker-Street]

Your work is lovely. Maybe ie got this wrong -I assumed the pages of junk journals were made from *junk mail*. The idea being that anyone on a budget can make them, and you don’t need expensive papers or materials to take part, which I think is rather lovely.

[@josephhoag2366]

I think that junk journals started that way. Now that kind is referred to as "trashy junk journals" by some. I personally don't like that term because it sounds like it's R or X rated, or at least it sounds derogatory.....Carla H..

[@lauraxavia3006]

Hi, thanks so much. Id like to know what I do is called. I do everything in the one book. Collage, recycled, new, paper, photos, fabric, feathers, dried flowers, doll parts, material, bits, weird stuff, paint in every form imaginable, dye, ink, write, diarise, plan, dream, pray, sketch, paper dolls, everything, everything. The binding and size varies. Does anyone know?

[@kathavalon19]

Thankyou for explaining, I am a slightly confused beginner and found this video very helpful.

[@SonshineLady7]

The bullet journal was designed by Ryder Carroll as a way to simply daily planners. The "bullet" term comes from the business practice of jotting "bullet points" as appt. reminders, ideas, projects, etc. to be fast, concise, and less restrictive than pre-printed planners. A good explanation of the bullet journal is on Ryder's site: bulletjournal.com/ Many people who like art and bling took the bullet journal or BuJo idea and turned them into quasi-art journals but just wanted to clarify that there was a specific original point to a BuJo, not just a junk journal planner. :)

[@SonshineLady7]

A lot of junk journals I see online are what we called "Scrapbooks" when I was a teenager. The book itself was usually purchased and was rather large, usually rectangular, with manila-colored "natural cotton look" paper. I began keeping that type when I was 13 and posted photos, ticket stubs of movies and/or concerts I attended, pressed corsages from special events, etc. Those books were so large in size and became cumbersome quickly so I went to the type of purchased book were the pages were slightly grooved and sticky. Photos/memorabilia were placed on the pages and a clear cover went over top. I had a LOT OF those. I used them into adulthood and would make a separate book for vacations. After moving and packing those heavy books more times than I would have liked, I took all the photos & keepsakes out, ditched the books but still have most of the personal items. NOW I can use all those things to make more light-weight junk journals. :)

[@lauriehowell7618]

Thank you for your definition of each type of journal. I had no idea there were so many types. I have been learning what I can before I try to make on. Thanks for your help.

[@toots810usa6]

New subscriber here. Thank you for that explanation. I have to tell you that you are an absolute doppelganger to my BFF of 42 years, and you look just exactly like she did back in 1980 when we were 16. It is now 40 yrs later we are currently 56. Look forward to more videos!

[@jcliveshere2]

thanks for clearing this up, I'm just getting started so I've been wondering what the defference were that's for the clarification! Very informative!😀😃😊

[@sophiajiang7651]

signature is just one binding technique.

[@bekalyhne4765]

Sophia Jiang yes, I have a junk journal and mine isn’t signature or sewed, it’s good to do whatever fits you personally and what you can afford. signature is just popular for journals

[@joyjoyjoyfolie]

Thank you.... I appreciate all your info!! I’m a little late to the game of journaling... this was very helpful!!

[@lindadechow2212]

Man, your traveler's journals are amazing. Have you considered the elastic thread binding method for your travel journals? I made one using elastic bands around the spine to contain my pages and then i can replace them-but honestly I don't know if I will =). I have made many art journals, and I love them for practicing ideas and exploring techniques. Flow journals, what a great idea. I must investigate that for myself, especially to get some of this stuff I have overflowing contained - thank you! Great video, and thank you for sharing.

[@B311adonna]

Loving your journals! There are however many sizes of travelers notebooks from the normal midori size 8.25" x 4.25", to the nano or micro size 2"x 3" (which would be pretty hard to make a junk journal insert for lol) there are even larger sizes ie. wide or cahier 8" x 5" so there are MANY different sizes of travelers notebooks it just depends on the company that makes them and if it's worth making a junk journal insert for them. I love all the info you have shared here and just wanted to share what I have learned over the last year as I make leather travelers notebooks myself and couldn't believe how many sizes that people have requested! There are even wide versions of all sizes too! Lol the possibilities are endless lol many blessings!! 😁

[@PaperTerrace]

Meredith C I'm so happy you took the time to add this info - I had no idea there was a nano or micro size - how cute!! I would love to make inserts that tiny. Thank you for adding this info to add to the list of sizes

[@B311adonna]

I'm A Cool Mom oh you are so very welcome I'm so glad to share what I learn! I love watching your channel you're so creative ☺️

[@purplepixie274]

Meredith C I agree, traveller's notebooks can be many different sizes. I think what sets them apart from other journals is that you buy/make the TN cover- usually made of nice leather, leather substitute, or fabric and reuse this as your tn inserts get filled up. They have the elastics so you can slip the inserts in easily. Other journals have their own covers which are fixed and permanent. TN seem to be similar to the good old Filofax of the 90s; except they had ring binders.

[@B311adonna]

Purple Pixie yes absolutely! There are just so many choices and TN's are set apart by their true customizability. Or at least that's why I love them so much anyway lol if I feel like being functional then I'll put a planner insert in my cover along with my art journal and junk journal inserts. It's all how you feel like setting up your TN that makes it such an attractive system to me.

[@amyt6254]

This video is so helpful! Thank you!

[@2407fairy]

Thanks for sharing, very informative ,,,as it can become a bit confusing as a novice!!! xxbest wishes Jill UK xx

[@JansCrazyLife]

There are many sizes for travelers notebook. There is a total of 7 different sizes . You can do a basic google search and they will tell you. The inserts in the tn world is just that inserts which also have a lot of different sizes . You might want to go to foxy fix wide site they are a big place most people get their tn from in the us. . So a travelers notebook is just a travelers notebook. A insert is just a insert . In the tn would. A smash book is just a brand name. And the original junk journal is made with things most people consider junk. That's is why it's called junk journal, .

[@liraharish3728]

Thanks

[@krismills4393]

Thank you so much for this video. I've been wanting to try my hand at a junk journal and felt utterly clueless. The information was very y helpful to me.

[@melissaleigh9119]

Signatures aren’t unique to junk journals. Also, Travelers notebooks come in sizes from micro which is smaller than a passport up to huge standard notebook sizes. Foxy Fix alone makes about ten different sizes - and has since this video was posted - and that’s just one company.

[@josephhoag2366]

These are good rules of thumb, and even though I've been watching videos and doing this kind of papercrafting for over 10 years now, I wasn't sure of some of those definitions; especially the flo-ish journals. One very minor disagreement with your definitions is that junk journals have to have signatures. I've made some from books, that some might call al Altered Book, and that's okay.....Carla H. P.S. You've done some really nice work in your books.

[@samsprrr3548]

I collect used filofaxs and ringbound plannersfor a couple of pounds each, from charity shops in England. I use them for planning, journaling, and as very pretty notebooks. I enjoy the collecting of ephemera for my journaling . I found a flow magazine at a Charity shop recently it was beautiful.

[@Hadria7777]

I do all these is different combinations and just call it ARt

[@jmsl910]

amen to that! i think it only matters if one is trying to purchase something on a selling platform

[@ItsAlohaMonday]

I don't think junk journals have to be 100% "junk" - it can be beautiful scraps of leftover paper, losely kept photos that have no album or aren't organized, etc. They don't literally have to be made of "trash" which I think people get confused by. Junk journals are primarily scrapbook journals with odds and ends organized into art. Basically.

[@phoenix_universe828]

U r awesome... U made me very clear about all the journals... I m also doing it from five year's coz I like to keep my memories as decorated and beautiful as they really are or were... So I'm from India and and I have seen thousands of videos over it but not got the name's till now....thanks for making me clear about the name's coz I do art journaling a paper scraping, a scrapbook design daily dairy planner doodle or journalling too.... But didn't know what to call them correctly...now I know my books name .... because of uh... THANKU to u 🥰 THANKU so much😘 god bless you.

[@sea_sorceress]

Hi! first video I watched in regard to junk journals. Thanks for all the info, I APPRECIATE the good start you're giving me. :)

[@lizaldam2157]

Great video, thank you. BTW, I have just subscribed to your channel.

[@ramonakearns2101]

I thank you for sharing. I'm exploring some possibilities and so far so I like the smash book. I don't want to make a junk journal where I have to do a lot of sewing. However, I don't know if some folks would appreciate the work and time that goes into creating these various journals, etc. And what would one actually charge for a junk journal or smash book 🤔 just asking 🤔

[@BeautyAndBrainsGirls]

I just purchased a B6 and B6 Slim and was told that they were Traveler’s Notebooks- are they? Thanks so much for sharing...

[@TwistedArtdesigns]

It is called a bullet journal because you organize and make lists and calenders using short "bullet" words and points to track your to do's, appointments, etc. It typically us not used for journal writing. But life is about “no rules” 😀

[@sogno_di_carta6430]

Right. The bullet journal has evolved into this "artsy planning/journaling" thing and I think it defeats the purpose of why the bullet journal was created in the first place.

[@liamvautier944]

Ah, then i use bullet journals as they actually are, lol. I'm artsy with them but i keep them as simple and straight-forward as possible: It's like my own personal agenda, and doesn't have too much complicated stuff i always consider pointless bc i don't actuallt use them in regular agendas, so, lol.

[@edithjimenez4027]

I feel like much of this info is incorrect and not well researched. So sorry to say, but I think many of us who have been doing these things for a while can really tell (judging by the comments). Thank you for trying and I am sure it is helpful to some, but please don't take this as concrete info. Thank you for your disclaimer that this is how you perceive these journals to be and for asking for our opinions. Hope you have a wonderful day!

[@alnicacherelledelapena5231]

Ok so i like all of them but i only have one journal.... I know! Ill make my own journal with all of the journals in the vid or more and ill combine them all!!!! Ill call it the mix journal

[@seameology]

Thanks! I just discovered junk journaling last Christmas.!

[@ladylibrum7145]

I don’t think the bindings make a difference in any of these journals. But I do love the variety and creativity of your journals 😊

[@bear9427]

Thank you soooo much! it's really clear 👍 just à question : we use the junk journal, the smashbook and the traveler notebook as memory keepers ok, but what else? do they have another use ? thank you very much bye 😘

[@happycrafter]

Thank you so much for clearing that up. I am (was) one of the confused ones about this subject... Lol

[@helenbee4781]

After all this time of my trying to figure this out, this video explained the differences so clearly and I found it so helpful.

[@diannajohnston4558]

Sorry signature are not simply pages folded in half....ugh. Do little research

[@cristinaavalos2398]

I just like to make books and give them as gifts and they can call there whatever they like as long as they enjoy it but you did have great information for that Thank you so much just keep creating and have fun with whatever project your making 🎉

[@bettylongshore9594]

Good job

[@Lit123ful]

Can you use a reg writing journal as a junk or art journal.

[@huegotthelook]

Yes, but be prepared to tape pages back in.

[@ladyeagle2727]

Thank you so much for the information, it was so helpful.

[@StamperWendy]

Thanks! About the only thing you didn't mention is an altered book. =)

[@gitikaasiwal6746]

Thanks for clearing our doubts. A very helpful video.

[@Lily_and_River]

You did a good job explaining these... Some people may explain these definitions differently but the point is that a beginner can see the differences between these journals. Just to add: It's my understanding that a bullet journal is called that way because of the dotted grid. I've personally never seen a bullet journal without the dots. With a normal grid I would call it just a notebook/planner.

[@SonshineLady7]

Bullet journals can be done in any kind of notebook - many people use a particular type of notebook but the main differentiation of a bullet journal is not the dotted grid but that it is a self-made daily planner that uses business type "bullet points" to add info. This video by its creator explains it well: bulletjournal.com/

[@Lily_and_River]

@@SonshineLady7 ok that makes sense, thanks for telling me

[@creativetempojournals]

I agree, they are so interchangeable! :) now I know what a flow journal is, thanks for explaining! love your channel -Marisa

[@herbillowingheart]

Love this vid! I think for those critiquing the T.N. portion, she is right, the travelers notebooks were started by then Midori, now Travelers Company & they still come in those two sizes. But the term T.N. or travelers notebook has now become more widely used as a term for a cover with removable inserts which can come almost any/every size. Many companies now stock them such as Chic Sparrow, Foxy Fix, speckled Fawns, so as she said in the video, it’s important to know who your target audience is if your making T.N. inserts to sell, & the dimensions of that insert they will need. Again, loved the vid, it’s very hard when making videos to compile information & figure out how/ what to present, it was very well done! 💫

[@pk-iu3rb]

I have been searching for this kind of video everywhere this was so helpful

[@pattyantle7524]

Thank you for clarifying these!

[@suzannef53]

I totally agree with the others there are a lot of sizes now of TN...now even slims. I especially like the B6slim size currently but also uses the standard like you have. Although u may have had some info that was not totally up to date, as others have brought up, I feel your information has been most helpful and I enjoyed everything! And don’t feel bad, I’m 65 and just learned about FLOW and Daphne Diary magazines a few years ago. I don’t particularly care for flow mag but I like their specialty books. I absolutely LOVE Daphne Diary and subscribe to their mag now for 3 years. It’s an absolutely beautiful magazine as are their products, they are out of the UK as I believe s flow also. I would share a picture of one but not sure how to do it on this venue so let me know if you’d like to see it.

[@PaperTerrace]

Suzanne Fuqua thanks! Yeah this video is pretty old and I def was t ever trying to explain all types of handmade journals. I'm not sure why so many people thought that hahaha this video was requested by many of my subscribers. I constantly got asked what sizes certain things were or what certain things were like smashbooks! I'm glad you enjoyed!! ❤️

[@deborahrusignuolo7612]

Thank you for the information

[@ArtWars314]

I love how user friendly and clear the explainations are.lol☻☺ " This an example of an art journal that's been used... because I have used it in... This is a scrapbook & mine's been used..."" Just in case the viewer didn't realize the journal is NOT blank and it's been used & they need an explaination as WHY this qualifies as a used journal...♥♥hahah lol 😁 😂 🤣 You art journal is very pretty & very Jane Davenport♥♦♣♠

[@buckiannscreations9089]

Beautiful journals.. just to clarify something, all books are made with signatures, whether sewn, glued, or held with elastic even just a regular book from Barnes and Nobles. The exceptions are a spiral notebook,hinged page or 3 ring binder. What I'm saying is signatures don't make it a junk journal, being made by junk (junk mail, cereal boxes, tissue boxes, used envelopes etc) is what makes it a junk journal regardless of what you add to it for decoration afterwards. I know some insist you can only use junk for a junk journal, but i think you can add stickers, pretty papers and decorations to it just like it was a regular one made of chipboard or whatever.

[@SewCraftyNana]

This is super helpful! Thank you!

[@brendadavisscrapitydoda1284]

I really like this video. I just started my first junk jounal and my first travlers journal. Do you do happy mail?

[@rosecoffman52]

Was looking on HOW to actually put one together. Don't much care what things are called, just wanted to learn to make one.

[@PaperTerrace]

Then why’d you click on a video called “different types of journals?” You need to search junk journal tutorial

[@evarene07]

Junk journals do not always have signatures. They originally started as old books where women glued their memorabilia over the existing pages. They painted, colored with pencils, pens, other things. This evolved to mixed media journals. As people began to change the esthetics of junk journals, the old books began to get torn apart totally -“gutted ,” and these “signatures” started to get sewn into the hard covers. Now, as you stated, new papers are used, people are creating their own papers/emphera and selling them for journalers to use in their creations...💜🦋

[@SonshineLady7]

I personally prefer using original old/vintage papers instead of the kits people sell. But, I'm older and have a LOT of photos of relatives going back to the early 1900's, a lot of my own personal memorabilia, etc. to use. I like the usage of old books with memorabilia placed on existing pages.

[@rubymayburrage980]

We call them “altered books”

[@pamtheado5325]

Thanks for all the information . It was great

[@amazingpinkcherryblossom.3191]

Thank you soo much for doing a video on different types of journals!!!! I am a beginner and I was a little lost for a while. It is a little overwhelming still, but, this must mean that I am excited!!

[@ballerypruitt2069]

Jess just watched this video from 2017 and wondered what you called a 3 ring binder decorated junk journal style throughout notebook?? Smaller than usual 3 ring binders in school they measure about 9x5 roughly . I've made 2 of them . I love it because it's so easy to add too and take from. Let me know what you think im waiting to post pics in Just k Trunk till I get my new phone that will make better pictures!!!

[@cathyputtick8235]

Thank you for this information!!!

[@auntyb6313]

Thanks for clearing that up. I love your channel, you have some great ideas and techniques! Love that you use cheaper products, and junk too. I tend to lean towards recycling junk and kind of always have cos I can't afford to buy stuff all the time and I feel bad when I have to throw out something pretty or old, so I end up hoarding it until I can make something with it. I used to have scrap books, that I call my crap books - cos really they just hold all my crap I can't bear to chuck out. I've just started making junk journals again, I just like creating and journaling and they're just for me so I usually just put whatever in them. Happy New Year, love, light and blessings for 2020😊

[@bethdelmonte-catanese6925]

Great video explaining the different types of journals. However, a bullet journal is not just a blank journal that you make into a planner. A bullet journal is something originally created by RyderCarrol who needed a planner that would actually help him instead of what he was doing which was stick notes and lists. Its especially great for people with ADHD because the system the way it was intended is a way to constantly evaluate important tasks, dates, commitments, events and migrating tasks that are for the future or completing them. iT has a key to indicate certain symbols that you can refer to to really optimize the function. Bullet journals nitially followed a specific system where you have an index, collections, long term , daily, monthly and weekly pages. They usually are numbered all referring back to the index which is usually 3-4 pages. The bullet journal community has taken this simple system and made bullet journals that are colorful, functional and time saving because you really never forget a task the way the system is set up. You should really watch the bullet journal videos. You'll understand it better. www.bulletjournal.com

[@Lilian2391]

Thank you so much for the explanation that gave me a clearer idea of the difference of journals, planners, etc, etc really are👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼🌺

[@sarinacoffin8355]

I truly enjoyed your video. It cleared up a lot of confusion I had about the various journal types. I am making 3 different journals for my daughters: One a recipe keeper for family recipes; another a memory keeper for letters a daughter wrote and received from her grandmother; and last, a greeting card organizer with room for treasured cards as well. I want to make a poetry book for my granddaughter where she can "keep a poem in a pocket". I have jeans pockets to use in it. I am struggling with how to start tho. Your mini journal has given me some ideas. Any suggestions? Thank you.

[@deirdremcintyre4276]

So glad to discover Junk Journals! Since we are in lockdown in Ireland at the moment, I've been de clutering and found so many old receipts, birthday cards, tickets etc. I've always liked keeping these things for souvenir purposes but never had a place to organize them properly. A junk journal is perfect for this. Thanks for all your tips, can't wait to make my own! 😊

[@maryp7694]

Thanks! Very helpful!

[@lets.get.lost.]

signatures are found in all books :) You have such cute journals!

[@PaperTerrace]

Shan Marie not in spiral bound books or single page binding type journals! But yes most regular type books. I'm just talking about handmade journals here! Thanks for watching.

[@lets.get.lost.]

I'm A Cool Mom this is true lol!

[@pamtheado5325]

You are a cool mom. You’ve answered some of my questions on journals. Thanks. I can’t wait to watch some more of your videos. 👍🏼✌🏻💕

[@Taitcreates639]

Finally, I understand what a Junk journal, New to paper crafting and want to make a Junk Journal but did not know the basic rules. You were very clear and accurate. Thank you sooo much for taking the time to explain. God Bless.

[@edytheanderson6622]

Thank You So Much for this Tutorial. The Clouds of Confusion have been Lifted! Thank You!

[@lisabalzrette1836]

Thank you..it was confusing for me about what a traveler's notebook/ junk journal/ smash book was, is, whatever. Thanks again

[@marilyngandhi4213]

[@annhippensteel7857]

Just subscribed. Thanks for helping me see the differences. There's a lot of vocabulary involved in this craft!

[@sandracarter675]

Thank you for clarifying the different types. I am drawn to these sort of journals, but confused.

[@laure-elisea7958]

Thank you for a very useful video ! I have been using a bullet journal for some time now, and I'm familiar with scrapbooking. Lately I have been looking for inspirations on social media and somehow kept hearing about junk journaling and wasn't sure of what it was for. Your video answered my questions and more! This gives me more to chew on as I'm looking for a different and more creative outlet to keep memories in. Thanks again

[@Sarah-oo9xy]

Stylistic choices and content are what make a junk journal. Signatures are used in many traditional bookbinding methods so that can not be a descriptor. I do enjoy these examples and I like your videos.

[@animallover8137]

Thanks for the explanation!! I make a bunch of these and your descriptions are great!!

[@PrairieJournals]

Liked this, thank you.

[@DonnaHarris3578]

Thanks for sharing. I’ve been doing all kinds of journals for a long time but never knew what a bullet journal was.

[@janinewoodhull3611]

I soooo needed this explanation! I have been hearing these terms, but didn't have a clue what they were. And, as you can tell, I am behind in the times learning about such. Thanks

[@sammyclegg]

I’m just starting out so this video was very informative & clear - thank you 😊

[@nokio26]

Hi..I'm so new here for the junk journal. Thanks for all the information that giving me ideas what to do with my free time. I really into the paper decorating thing, and it always good to use what we already had. Love this video, very informative.

[@ericaj.m.1780]

That was great thank you

[@marydunn5857]

YOUR WORK IS BEAUTIFUL!!! You are a layering master!

[@jmsl910]

you are a Journal Angel ❣️

[@diannajohnston4558]

SP.....different....no “a”

[@beverlyspell651]

Thanks so much for the info! I do have one question, what is a Tome is it just a large junk journal or is it something different?

[@kathyb799]

Who made these rules ? Lol

[@doloresipsum5437]

kathyb799 I had the same question lol

[@PaperTerrace]

kathyb799 there are no rules :) this is simply an explanation of what each is. You don't have to label your journals if you don't want to buy a lot of people want to know what the different terms mean!

[@loveprincessandnicole1666]

Dolores Ipsum and kathyb799 they are not rules their just description and explanations so I don't think you're not really good in understanding thing§

[@dcslye8330]

WOW! What a lot of excellent information! Thank you so much for sharing your knowledge. Your journals are beautiful!

[@emiseverything]

In your opinion, what would you call journals that are made with other binding methods? Binder/book rings, ribbon or twine, etc. but with the same concept of using papers, ephemera, etc.

[@PaperTerrace]

emiseverything shoot - a journal hahaha maybe a memory book? That's tough!

[@barbararivera2380]

helpful. Thanks

[@gthomasphd]

I’m watching three years after the fact and this video is still very helpful!

[@ronjasolvalravn9740]

You talk to much 🙂

[@603kimcrafts9]

I'm by no means an expert or even very experienced, but I thought that Midori Travelers note books (in 2 sizes) and Smash books were brands. Signatures ( again my understanding) relate to the bookbinding process of sewing several pages together as a unit. The units are then attached to the binding. Have you never seen a Flow magazine? They also publish special editions which include pages and pages of lovely papers.

[@PaperTerrace]

Kimberlee Raison good explanation of signatures - exactly!! And Midori is a brand yes, which is why I only call my travelers notebooks - travelers notebooks haha some people still call them Mindori and that confuses me. I know smashbooks were originally made by k and company so I figured that was the brand and smashbook is more of a descriptive part of the title. I don't know for sure!

[@603kimcrafts9]

I confess to be much better versed in the world of sewing & quilting. lol Even when my kids were little I never really got into scrapbooking. So this world of paper crafting is new to me. I've also seen tutorials on altered books which I guess is a whole other thing!

[@loveprincessandnicole1666]

You are really an awesome person thanks you so much i started writing journals0

[@shimmeringdragonflycreatio201]

Oh my goodness thank you so much for this!!! I've been so confused trying to figure out the differences. They all look like a journal mixed with a scrapbook to me, but at least now I understand what they are!! I subbed to you before I'm sure I did, but I wasn't so I subbed again, lol. Have a great day. Hugs 😙 Kelly Weiskopf

[@yummymellon4058]

Im in Malaysia and it's really hard to get that kind of dollar worth pattern papers .im so jealous of the paper u used in your journal