🎨DIY Art Journal Bookbinding Technique🎨

[@WilmaVoermans]

Very clear explanation ! I dont want to bind a book, but I watch the video because you have the `Bob Ross effect` , very calming to watch and listen after a hard days work :)

[@Thicketworks]

HaHa! Happy little Art Journals! Thanks for the giggle, Ro Sa. 💗😜💗

[@WilmaVoermans]

Maybe he needs a happy little friend :)

[@jeanninethames2523]

Another fabulous book. I’ve used these Chicago screwed for years with my leather projects. A wonderful addition to binding hardware.

[@Thicketworks]

Yay! Chicago Screws are amazing - so many uses, Jeannine! Thank you so much for your kind words, my friend. xoxo

[@MsBarb36]

Love the lace. What a difference the lace makes to projects. I love your mask

[@Thicketworks]

Hi Barbara - oh yes...Latex Lace is a game changer: endless possibilities, my friend! xoxo

[@the.imprint]

The place looks like a beautiful garden fence

[@Thicketworks]

I like that, Supernatural Superstar! xoxo

[@janetspero3565]

i could so just sit and watch you all day....making notes as to what i could use as i dont have dies, moulds etc ...so grateful you share your videos thank you....im going to do a book of shadows :) xx

[@Thicketworks]

Hi Janet! Thank you for your kind words, my friend. There are a ton of ways to create texture and to embellish without dies and moulds...this will be a great adventure, girl! I just know your Book of Shadows will be powerful and good! xox

[@rubbishtorubies952]

I realize this is "old" but it is new to me and what an "ah ha!" moment! A way to incorporate loose pages after you have created them! I just LOVE you, your style and your ART! So INSPIRING! THANK YOU! 💜💜💜 Happy Thanksgiving (if you celebrate and I don't get the chance to say so bt now and then 😄); enjoy the memories created, time with loved ones and DELICIOUS food!

[@Thicketworks]

I REALLY like being able to feed pages into a journal, my friend...Happy Thanksgiving to YOU, too - may your family be wrapped in warmth, fun and love this Holiday Season! 💗💗💗

[@rubbishtorubies952]

@@Thicketworks Thank you so very much! 😄💜💜💜

[@donnavinke4764]

Thank you for sharing your awesome technique. Can’t wait to use it myself. 🤗👏🏻

[@Thicketworks]

Fantastic! That is the WHOLE point, Donna! WooHoo! xox

[@stephs.8082]

love the richness and opulent feel of this delicious project

[@Thicketworks]

Why thank you, Steph! I had such a wonderful time putting it all together, my friend. xox

[@RosemaryMarisArt]

Just made a large journal using your amazing instructions, nearly finished filling it, thanks for the instructions

[@Thicketworks]

Yay! Did you use Tyvek in the binding? I'd love to see what you've created, @Rosemary Maris Art - if it is anything like your other journals it's bound (hee hee) to be gorgeous! xoxo

[@RosemaryMarisArt]

Heather Tracy taken a page out of your book lol doing the pages separately then putting them in as I am using sprays for all the backgrounds. Many other projects on the go too, so may be a while before I video it. It is very lush, with gorgeous burgundy Renaissance type fabric on the cover.

[@Thicketworks]

Ooohhh...it's sounds positively SCRUMPTIOUS! I love being able to add pages, rather than being limited to working on pages that are already bound. Huge hugs to you, my Soulful Creative! xoxo

[@thisgirlrocks6469]

This is by far the best tutorial I have seen 😍😎👍

[@Thicketworks]

Whoa! That's super kind of you, This Girl Rocks! Thank you! xoxo

[@thisgirlrocks6469]

@@Thicketworks you are welcome and thanks for sharing your talent... it's awesome 👍

[@bloodlacerose1688]

Oh sweet lady where have you been all my crafting time. Your voice is like an angels and your attention to detail is inspiring. Thank-you so much for sharing, you have earned yourself a new subscriber. Have a very lovely day!!! AMB...Rose

[@Thicketworks]

Hi Rose! Well, dang - thank you so much for the generous encouragement, my friend. It makes me very happy that you've subscribed - thank you. I hope you have a lovely day, too! xoxo

[@stineke3021]

a great video! very clear. a beautiful piece of work, which you will enjoy for many years to come. Great 💛👌

[@Thicketworks]

Hey Stineke! Thank you so much my friend...I love making books! xox

[@RobbinMcCrumb]

Ohmagosh!!! Love, Love, Love. I am working on pages for a memory book and you just showed me how to do the cover and the binding for the pages. Said it before, will continue to say it....Genius. Thank you!!!

[@Thicketworks]

Awesome! I'm sure your memory book will be AH-Mazing, Robbin! Thank you for the loyal support, girl. You know how much it means, right? 💗

[@RobbinMcCrumb]

I am so excited to finish this up now! Always will follow and thank you for your inspiration and for sharing your talents with all of us.

[@Starlightndust]

Jut love love your work!

[@mariale-bron9034]

It is absolutely Stunning!

[@Thicketworks]

Yay! I was so excited to share this with you! xox

[@kmrjdf]

I just found your video. You do a great job explaining everything. Thank you.

[@Thicketworks]

Yay! Thank you, Karen - your kindness is appreciated. xoxo

[@justinetafolla8060]

Another stunning piece. So luxurious and rich looking💖couldn't take my eyes off of it💗💗

[@Thicketworks]

It FEELS so good, too, Justine! I wish you could touch the fabric and the latex lace surfaces - I can't stop handling them! 💗😄💗

[@Kathy.Cooksey6]

You explain so clearly! I enjoy your videos and your calming voice soothes my jangled nerves. Thank you.

[@Thicketworks]

Hi Kathy...I know all about jangled nerves, girl. It makes me very happy to know that you can get a little relief here. 💗

[@shirleyping7058]

Okay... I can't help myself. I tried to stop, really, but my fingers get carried away, and won't be controlled.... WOW!!! yes I said it... I'm so glad you made this video.. I love the journal covers, the embossed fabric, the pages, the ribbon, the latex lace, What a Fabulous Journal... oh yeah and the Chicago screws.... Now, I can't wait to watch as you create more fabulousness (did I just make up a word? hmmmm) on the inside.... I love your videos!!!

[@Thicketworks]

Shirley!!! Girl, you make me grin from ear to ear. Yep. 😃 Isn't making our own stuff the most fun EVER? Why yes, yes it IS! And those Chicago Screws are the BOMB! Talk about super simple 'cold connections'! Thank you for loving the videos! I love making them for you! xox

[@glittermama]

Astounding work!

[@Thicketworks]

Whoa! Thank you, glittermama! I had so much fun with this one - I hope you give it a try, my friend. xox

[@helenottaway1462]

Hello Heather, another inspirational video, I’ll be making one for my holiday memories, lots of great things to include, maps, tickets, anecdotes, thank you for the very clear instructions, l’m starting today 🗺🛤⛩🏝🏞..

[@Thicketworks]

Yay! That sounds wonderful, Helen! Making our own books means making a special treasure trove of all our favorite things! xox

[@laurielarson1196]

Absolutely splendiferous miss Heather, i enjoyed it immensely! The papers you made are very beautiful. Thanx much darl'in.

[@Thicketworks]

Hey Laurie! Thank you so much for watching, my friend. Don't you just LOVE making background papers? I swear, if I could do that all day long, every day, I'd be in hog heaven. xox

[@TheGardenKitten]

You are seriously amazing!! I am so glad I found your channel. Thank you!!!!

[@Thicketworks]

Hey G. Alexandr! Nice to meet you - thank you for your kindness - and for finding my channel - I appreciate it, my friend. xox

[@annaesposito3629]

Fai dei colori e lavorI molto BELLI e RICERCATI.BRAVA BRAVA. CIAO A PRESTO.

[@Thicketworks]

Grazie amico mio! Apprezzo la tua gentilezza. Ciao! xox

[@micheledickey4066]

You seriously amaze me!! This is absolutely stunning!!!!!!!!

[@Thicketworks]

Girl, don't be amazed. Seriously - this is just me puttering. YOU go putter - amaze yourself, woman! 😘🌟

[@stephs.8082]

so glad to have found you online, I watch your excellent videos several times as I seem to pick up something I did not hear the first time. The end result of this art journal is beautiful and I'm inspired to make one of my own

[@Thicketworks]

Hi Steph! It makes me very happy that you are enjoying the videos, my friend. Thank you so much for the kind words - and when you make your journal, I'd LOVE to see a picture...you can always email me: [e-mail]

[@DenisePoole-Closet-Crafts]

Wow that is amazing, you are so very talented. Thank you for sharing this great video 😀

[@Thicketworks]

Hi Denise! Well, I'm curious and stubborn, that's for sure, my friend...😉 (thanks for your kindness) I hope you experiment with the techniques - lot's of possibilities, girl! xoxo

[@sylviacostello2979]

Got a jelly plate on order as tried making it was disaster cant wait to use it, love your paper and binding, thank you for the tutorial xx

[@Thicketworks]

Oooohhhh! So exciting that you have a gelli plate on the way - you are going to be ADDICTED! Many of my Art Journal Pages begin as gelli prints - I LOVE that process! xox

[@patriciagrams7407]

Very nice!

[@Thicketworks]

Thank you, Patricia! xox

[@RozWilloughby]

Thanks Heather this is awesome 💗💗💗

[@Thicketworks]

Cool. I hope it's helpful in some way, Roz! xox

[@elisabethmbclancy975]

I love it!

[@Thicketworks]

So glad that you enjoyed this one, Elizabeth! Making journals / books is a total obsession... and one that I recommend highly! xox

[@KellyDannemann]

Heather, have so many talents, I love this, another binding technique, for the pages I glue a layer of tyvek under the paper, that has worked for me in the past is tyvek, I use it often in boxes and bindings, I hate making a project and open and close it often, the paper will tear over long usage. My diy tip. I love this tutorial, give me a great idea from your online class, Mixed media for beginners, I was waiting for a genius idea what to do with the gorgeous art journal in class. I do believe you have implemented another great creation from my brain. Love the stimulation you give my brain and my chi.

[@Thicketworks]

Kelly! I love working with Tyvek - it is the poor woman's Kevlar! Thanks for bringing it up, girl. I'm excited that this binding is sparking ideas about your Art Journal - so cool! xox

[@mariajosesoriano5093]

Wow, Heather, is wonderful your works, so beautiful thank you very much for sharing, lovely 💝💝💝💝💝💕💋💕💋😘☘️🌼👌🥀😊🌸💞🌿🌿

[@Thicketworks]

Sweet Maria! You are always so very kind. I appreciate you, my friend. 💗

[@loisseeley5039]

Wow, Heather. You did it again. Once I finish our lessons, I may check into this one. How on earth do you manage to come up with these beautiful pieces of art because that's what they are. This is gorgeous. I always get the feeling listening you talk you are often suprised at how something come out but you always seem so pleased when it works for you. LS

[@Thicketworks]

Hi Lois! I'm so excited that you're devoting time to creativity - it's the best way I know of de-stressing and building healthy self-esteem, my friend. But then, a woman of your amazing life story probably has much to teach me about both! I think you're onto something...I guess I AM always pleasantly surprised when these projects 'work out'! Yay! 💗

[@soniatalavera2360]

Me Encantó!!! Muchísimas gracias por compartir!! Saludos desde México!!!

[@Thicketworks]

¡Muchas gracias por mirar, Sonia! xox

[@crescentmooncottage]

Beautiful as always ❤️

[@craftydawk.janettedawkins7516]

Wow this is fantastic TFS 💕

[@Thicketworks]

Yay! I hope you find it useful, Janette! xox

[@efi235]

Awesomeness. Tyfs:)

[@Thicketworks]

Thank YOU for watching, my friend! xoxo

[@beachngypsy746]

very cool love it

[@Thicketworks]

So glad you like it, CareyAnn - thank you! xoxo

[@Tamina5]

Thank you for the nice Project .😍👍Greetings Loni♥️

[@Thicketworks]

Hi Loni! Thank YOU for watching, my friend. xox

[@omar.agmusic]

😍 amazing channel

[@Thicketworks]

That is a very generous thing to say, my friend: thank you.

[@omar.agmusic]

@@Thicketworks generous? You're the one with the amazing channel. I love watching even if I'm not making any art at the moment ^_^ . Beautiful to see that stuff being done. And the voice is hypnotic ✨ cheers!

[@aliloucreations1817]

Hi heather , I am so sorry to correct you but the binding technique you use on this journal is Kathy Orta’s hidden hinge binding , Laura Dennison’s is quite different, to this one , just as good but very different, I am a avid paper crafter and been making journals for some years now , love this cover by the way it’s beautiful 😍

[@Thicketworks]

Thank you, AliLou Creations - I had no idea! I watched a whole bunch of Laura's videos whilst designing this cover, and just assumed that's where the notion came from. My apologies for the error. 💗

[@aliloucreations1817]

Heather Tracy oh heather I only mentioned it as knew you would like to know 😘 I’m so hooked on your videos 😁 I’m binge watching 😂😂 I love your work 😘

[@Thicketworks]

You were RIGHT! Thank you again for letting me know, AliLou Creations...and THANK you for being so sweet - it makes me very happy that you're enjoying the videos...Yay! 😍

[@anastasiasholeinthehollerc8697]

Beautiful!

[@Thicketworks]

Such fun, Anastasia! xox

[@angelajoy4829]

very clear directions - love your book! Where do you get the latex lace? Thanks!

[@Thicketworks]

Hi Angela! Thank you for the positive feedback - I appreciate it. You can learn how to cast your own Latex Lace here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/amnMnIBpZ9qkoZY

[@angelajoy4829]

Heather Tracy thank you!

[@elisabethmbclancy975]

Where do you buy the board to do the scoring?

[@Thicketworks]

Hi Elizabeth! Scoring boards are SO useful...here's my affiliate link to where you can find one, too: amzn.to/2K51tk8

[@asialunadeliriumartjunkjou8275]

It's a show for my eyes, but unfortunately at the moment it's beyond my reach, it's too hard to do for me. I'm still light years away. but I hope that one day I can do it, I absolutely have to buy a ruler with meters and inch otherwise I have to go every minute on google to know how many centimeters Italians are the inch you use. thank you very much your work warms my soul

[@Thicketworks]

If you tell me what seems to be too hard, maybe I can help? Please don't get discouraged, my friend! It's hard trying to convert all of the measurements, for sure 😭 Thank YOU for your support, Asia: it means the world to me. xoxo

[@mividalocastudio9366]

Shake a stick at??? 🙄🤔

[@Thicketworks]

Born and raised in Texas, JustKiddingDesigns - a saying my Grandmother used when describing vast amounts of anything. 😄😘

[@blondelebanese9922]

Ok Heather...you’re making little tears drip out of my eyes. 😢 First, I don’t have a crocodile or a hole punch. Or even an awl. I do have a tiny littl nail but it’s too small to hold onto it. Next, I don’t have a fancy wigs thing with, um, little ridges on it that you used for evenly scoring your card stock. We’re only three minutes in and I’m already defeated by being tool-less. It like being. Homeless but not, just lacking tools. I’m stumped. Now it’s possible that, in fact, you aren’t responsible for the tears or my feeling utterly fucked. It could be the lack of sleep for the last two nights because a woman moved in that is absolutely batshit crazy, toys in the attic, ready for lockdown. But I’m going to sleep tonight, no matter what because I am short circuiting with no sleep. Either I’m going to ave to move or she is. Doing laundry this morning at 4:30am is not cool. I’m not amused. Ok sorry or ranting, not my intent. I’m just going to watch this video in the morning, assuming I sleep tonight. I’m sure I’ll figure out how to do bookbinding without tools, somehow. My apologies for rambling non-sensibly. *and she curtsies to the Queen of Crafting, AKA the Queen of Everything leaving me the envious position of Princess of Quite a Lot. One of my favorite sayings, from um Mary somebody. Emmerling maybe?? Much love 💗 Sweet dreams.

[@Thicketworks]

Oh, Annie. How awful. You need sleep desperately, girl. Everything looks like crap when seen through exhausted eyes, darling. 💗 I'm holding a vision of your living situation as a "quiet, peaceful, secure, safe sanctuary" 💗 Look, having fancy tools is great - and NOT having them is painful, once we see what can be done with them. But NEVER let that stop you from exercising your Blessed Creativity! Instead, why not use that discontent to fuel your determination to re-examine your environment, and the things you DO have access to. You will find that there are endless possibilities in a cereal box. A toilet paper tube. An old garment. REAP from what surrounds you! Reimagine the ways that ART can be wrested from humble materials! But most of all: SLEEP. Much love. xox