EASIEST BOOK COVER EVER for a JUNK JOURNAL! Hard Cover! Beginner's Guide! The Paper Outpost! :)

EASIEST BOOK COVER EVER for a JUNK JOURNAL! Hard Cover! Beginner's Guide! The Paper Outpost! :) How to make an easy and strong hard cover for any junk journal! Junk journal cover tips and tricks shown to make your crafting fun and easy! Create beautiful books for gifts or to sell!
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[@vintage6346]

You are a pleasure to watch, Pam. I'm making a hard cover junk journal for myself, but for a specific purpose. Mine is also covered in a flowery print. I am elderly and paralyzed. In case I get hauled to a nursing home again, my junk journal has a tiny (partial) Bible, a tiny pen, a tiny phone book, an acrylic mirror (fun house quality), a keychain flashlight, a tiny magnifying glass, folding scissors, emery board, and twenty small pages of paper. If I can, I will also fit in Morse Code and some French vocabulary. Boredom is our enemy. I hope my ideas inspire you and your audience.

[@shellywilliamswilliamscomp783]

Am I the only one who likes to have their daily dose of Pam?

[@chrisclausen1796]

Pam...love your chanel & your sense of humor is delightful! Smooch that cute Sunshine for me 😘! My 1st dog was named Sunshine (I was 42). She followed me all over the house. In fact she would get a mouthful of food from her bowl & bring it to wherever I was so she could eat with me...🥰 I miss her so...😥❤️

[@terrieneilson403]

Pam, 2 years ago I discovered your channel and I followed step by step, your instructions on how to make a journal. You’re a great teacher and you opened up a whole new world to me. I am addicted to making these journals! Thank you for sharing your talent with us, and making the whole experience fun! Your videos are always inspiring, full of great ideas, and your bubbly personality is the “cherry on top”! Thank you!

[@lindasueplantsforyou263]

I’m thinking of starting an exclusive dictionary just for the Outpost. The first word is going to be smooshing. Love that word. Lol. Another easy to understand and informative video. Thanks Pam!💕👍

[@matildagentle3816]

AND Smoosh Spread!

[@ThePaperOutpost]

LOLOL...don't forget "hand-iron ;)

[@lindasueplantsforyou263]

@@ThePaperOutpost oh yes!!

[@lindasueplantsforyou263]

@@matildagentle3816 YES! Lolol

[@jadedgramma]

Don't forget to add "squaRsh" or "fuffling"

[@pennylp56]

I love that you show everything you are doing. You're a real joy to learn from.

[@geminidream4347]

Thank you from a biginner that still has the fear of failure on her mind for a quick way to do this. Less thinking about the making, the less stress, the less way of making a fear mistake. lol

[@annabellethedoll]

Good morning Pam, Sunny and Holly 🌞 I hope everyone is having a great morning!

[@ThePaperOutpost]

Grand morning to you Annabelle!

[@michellejanossy8186]

Happy Saturday everyone! Great tutorial for those who are new and a nice refresher for the ones that have been making journals for awhile. 💕

[@ThePaperOutpost]

Big hugs Michelle!

[@iamsuzzie]

I started out scrapbook making, found you and made everyone gifts of junk journals. Now grandkids are graduating so going back to scrapbooks. But I needed to cover the photo album, and knew you would help me refresh my memory. Thank you for your refresh lessons.

[@tribalstyle138]

finally found your glue in Mueller in Europe and brought it back to the states.... guarding its use with my life!!!

[@danacolosimo5874]

Never thought to fully cover the inside and outside cover 😳 much easier .. cool 😊 Hi Sunny 🥰🥰🥰 TFS 😘😘😘😘😘😘😘

[@kschickle916]

Thank you. I can never watch this too many times. ❤️

[@jatzygirl3120]

Oh, I love hearing your bird. Incredible. I have missed your videos.

[@suzannadannadanna3662]

Thank you for showing us how to do this. I have several books that I can use these instructions with. I love you and your sweet little puppy! I always look forward to seeing both of you!

[@pauletteliddell2923]

Another beautiful cover. Thanks for your time and instructions. This is an easy way to use up the book.🤗😊 Hi family Papa, Sunny, Holly and the love birds. Have a good weekend.

[@kristinvoss9857]

I keep finding things that make me think "I should show that to Pam" but then I think no doubt you have seen it many times already. Loving the video!

[@monicasenglishteachingnook5751]

Wonderful!!😍😍💕💕🙌🙌 Sweet dreams, Sunny!!😁😁🐶🐶

[@jadedgramma]

Love that fabric! It would look great in my bedroom and bathroom😊

[@debbiejones3247]

You are giving me confidence in creating my own journal cover! As I am watching this video, I have selected the very book I am going to use and I just glued together a spine to use. My daughter is taking me to Hobby Lobby today and I am going to check out the fabric and possibly select the cover! I am new to junk journaling (just started in March) and having so much fun! Your videos are inspiring and so helpful! Keep them coming! Many thanks!

[@ThePaperOutpost]

Debbies going to have fun today!! :) It's a pleasure seeing a comment from you! :)

[@ladylexusis350]

Thanks for sharing how to do this beautiful junk journal cover. ✨💖✨

[@donnadunn4121]

It’s so nice you just get right to the point and easy to understand!

[@kathyegan4372]

Your videos are a great way to wake up in the morning - sets the stage for a creative day. Thank you for reminding me on how to use the book cover to make a nice fold - just flip the book to crease fabric fold on edges - wow! So easy and so perfect. Enjoy your day.

[@ThePaperOutpost]

Hi Kathy! Very appreciative of your comments! :)

[@dicksisutcliffefolk212]

Thank you for making this so easy for us newbies!

[@suebrophy1440]

You make smoosh spread look so easy. I use your method but I usually have glue everywhere! Good day to you oh master smoosher!

[@ThePaperOutpost]

LOL...baby wipes at the ready ;)

[@janicereece3842]

I love the fact that you do novice and experienced.💜💜💜

[@ThePaperOutpost]

We are all somewhere on the journey :) Thanks for being here Janice!

[@GodsBrokenBeautyMrsOwens]

Oh my goodness, I did a Google search looking for a particular junk journal I showed my husband last but I forgot to save it. Anyway as I was looking through my search results there was a link to this video on how to make quick and easy covers. I decided to click on it and as soon as the video started I automatically knew that it was you! I have watched so many of your videos over the last couple of years that I juts knew who made this video! I should also note that when I read the title of the video that's the only information that was pulled up on my phone and I watched the whole thing with no sound as my husband is still asleep besdie me. I love the video and will be trying this technique soon too!

[@CrafD2me]

I love your little Sunny!

[@brandiperelli4090]

Wow!!! If I cant make a fabric book cover after this video something is wrong with me! Lol🤣 Thank you so much Pam. Have a great weekend.

[@kimberlyhoward7896]

Such a great reminder 😁! I have fabric that would be perfect and plenty of boxes to cut apart 😁! Now to find the time 😆! Thank you so much for sharing, Pam! Take care 🤗💕!

[@binaalmilli7216]

Hi Pam :) Great tutorial! The fabric is gorgeous ❤️ Thank you for all the tips !

[@kenbillups6194]

Pam, Just what I needed! Marietta Billups

[@sharnaeberlein8379]

I have a vintage cookbook that has a broken cover...this project will help me repair it. Thanks a bunch

[@yvonnejoubert5301]

Oh nice... what beautifull material. Really love the pinks

[@mollymouse4900]

Absolutely beautiful Pam, love it !!! x

[@trishabrown1858]

oh and I looovvveee the fabric you used for the cover. It's lovely.

[@amandasummersgill9701]

Thank you Pam and I just love sunshine xx

[@Zandain]

Love it, as always..Pam 💗 Thank you 😊 hello from Denmark 🌸🌱

[@clombard7134]

Hi Pam and Sunny! Ok, I got this! Great tutorial for those like me who are forever beginners! Very easy and clear instructions, Thank you!

[@ThePaperOutpost]

Sincerely, thanks for your feedback! It helps me a lot to know if my message is coming across clearly :)

[@BlackDogDesigns]

Fantastic, easy idea Pam. Thanks for sharing 💛

[@kristinjacobsen3417]

I can hardly believe hiw you come up with new ideas all the time! I just bought an old book today to use for a journal cover. "Dr Hudson's Secret Journal"

[@theolachapman6126]

Thank you for sharing your wonderful making journal cover with old book thank you for sharing Theola

[@ThePaperOutpost]

You are so welcome!

[@janetbennell9855]

This is a great video. I like the idea of prepping a few covers ready for your next journal. Thank you.

[@Cthomas5678]

Such awesome talent!!! Beautiful journals and so well done. I enjoyed making some pages but stopped because I became so scared to try to figure out how to make it so I abandoned it but you really demonstrated exactly how it was done and how easy it is and I thank you!!!!! Maybe I’ll finish someday

[@ThePaperOutpost]

This video was for you Cheryl :)

[@donnaswisher8408]

Needed to see this. I recently messed up a spine (really bad 😏) while removing the guts. Pam to rescue! TFS Regards to the menagerie and Papa too. Hope you all have a great day. 🌞

[@ThePaperOutpost]

You got this!

[@donnaswisher8408]

@@ThePaperOutpost thanks to you I do. ❤

[@kellylea3575]

Simple and beautiful 💕

[@cynthiat6505]

Just needed this reminder. TY!

[@simplepapercrafts13]

I enjoy your little fabri fix reminder-fabric to fabric etc-lol

[@janekrut2799]

Always good to be reminded that we can do this!

[@leslieheinz2538]

Love this!!! Thanks Pam.

[@kristinaclark9162]

So great. Thank you.

[@luvbugzcraftz9225]

I’ve already dyed my paper and got my cereal box(cover) ready to start mine! Can’t wait lol.

[@pvcbd]

Nice! Thank you Pam!

[@lorrainew6404]

Such an easy and do-able process. Luv you fabric today Pam.

[@joansensing8504]

Beautiful cover. Thank you for sharing ❣

[@babawawa1953]

Needed this. Thanks much.

[@sewgatormomm]

Thank you for this quick and easy method. I tend to overthink things, especially when starting a project, so this was just what I needed. I 👍

[@ammuagawane1150]

I really love it ,it's so beautiful 😍

[@WoodlandInspired]

Thanks for sharing this process Pam 💕

[@franceshauser2450]

This is just what I needed. Thank you!

[@barbsjournalcreation3668]

Love the fabric. Your method is really easy, thank you.😊

[@morninglory576]

Thank you! I had no idea!

[@janetvisochi-baum7572]

that was nice and easy and i love that fabric - thank you so much Pam I hope you and Sunny enjoyed the day xx

[@missyleftrick5525]

Thanks for great tips!

[@k.susieroloff4801]

Cool instructions/ tutorial.....😻

[@roxannaerhard4777]

Thank you Pam love this method 🤩

[@leisacarnahan7647]

I love this way of doing a cover. I would love to see the different ways to put in pages besides sewing them in. Thanks for sharing Pam!

[@MidnightFoxB]

Thank you, your so helpful

[@missboo4325]

Good morning Pam! Thank you such a cute idea!

[@DeniseS-6867]

Hello Pam & Sunshine, I was thinking of making a fabric book cover and look at that you put out a video on it. Thanks for sharing.

[@patriciarinaldi9390]

Thank you this was very helpful.

[@linnydaniels8095]

Awesome video Pam! Thank you for the refresher. I’m getting ready to make several journals for Christmas gifts. I have lots of ideas from your videos to use in them. You’re the best!!

[@cathyyoung1165]

Just cutting off the cover, genius! Didn't think of that, so easy this way. Thanks.( I bet it was really Sunny's idea!) Love all the videos, learning sooo much. Happy Crafting!

[@WasteSomeTimeWithMaggie]

Awesome journal cover tfs Pam...Kia Kaha...

[@heathersullivan8494]

Thanks Pam. I have the hardest time with covers. My corners always come out showing. I think if I do it this way, I will have a much easier time of it. I appreciate you showing us newbies how to do basics. Have a wonderful weekend.

[@dianegause1955]

Hey Pam…hello from Idaho…I absolutely love your videos….always learn something new….thank you..thank you!

[@MollyMarkiewicz]

Can you show how you add your paper to this cover in a part 2? That would be helpful!

[@foxhousecreations4869]

Love this! I just bought fabric from dollar tree.

[@sandrahickey3593]

I still struggle with covers, although I have managed to make a couple using this method. Good tutorial/ refresher, tfs.

[@happymailmagic]

I really love your videos like this! I love watching your Tutorials because you always have all sorts of tips & tricks to make things quick & easy! It's in "My Bucket List" to own A Journal you've created! Sonny is absolutely precious! Love your videos!

[@caroltanzi29]

Pam: love your easy instructions. I never tire of watching them. Thanks. Carol from California

[@wendychorn974]

I am a newbie and I love your channel. I watched the faux leather one today and I am definitely going to try it. Keep it going.

[@jmsl910]

omg: the guillotine method is genius!

[@michellejanossy8186]

Agree! Never thought about it but it makes so much sense.

[@ThePaperOutpost]

Happy you liked it!

[@kathwallace1811]

Ho Pam thank you forthis vid🥰

[@lenoralanduyt3395]

Thank you for showing how to make any easy way to make the beginning of a junk journal. Sometimes starting is the hardest part. Have a great day.

[@ThePaperOutpost]

Hi Lenora Landuyt I am very grateful for the time you take to watch and respond! :)

[@kateriza]

I love your videos !!

[@ThePaperOutpost]

Hi Arisa! Thanks! I am so happy you are here! :) Pam :) !!

[@kaycfox3013]

Hi Pam, and Sunny 😎

[@pamelaallen-sanders5464]

You make everything seem easy. I will give it a try.

[@ThePaperOutpost]

Be brave, be bold, and craft on! :)

[@debrak5314]

Love my t-shirt!

[@ThePaperOutpost]

Awesome Debra!! :)

[@kjmav10135]

I just moved to a new apartment, and set up my living room as my studio and my master bedroom as my living room. Now I walk in the door and my apartment is yelling, “Hey! Make something!” I have one of your Fundies on my, craft table, an old book to make a junk journal out of. Can’t wait to get cracking!

[@ThePaperOutpost]

I love that you are thinking out of the box!!

[@snarkycard]

Warp and weft, not weave. Love that fabric!

[@ThePaperOutpost]

Oh my gosh ...soooo many W's......why???? EEK another one!

[@mrs_scraps]

Oh cool i didn't know there is fabric glue... i think i will try it too🤩

[@myotheraccountonothe]

Hiya Pam, love nail color very nice on you ☺️ Thank you for sharing with us your fantastic idea 💡

[@ThePaperOutpost]

Thanks Sadie, it has been forever since I had them done and I am happily surprised they are holding up and not staining :)

[@janscott821]

Pam you make everything look so easy! When I smoosh I am full of glue. How do you keep so clean?! 🥴 Hi Sunshine! Have a nice nap today💖. Love to all

[@debrak5314]

I just make a paper cover..talk about cracking! Good thing most things can be fixed! I’m going to do fabric next. Thanks for the tutorial!

[@ThePaperOutpost]

Sounds great!

[@TheOldladyB]

Well, another great idea. I do have some books that I've been thinking about getting rid of because the spin isn't big enough. Thank you so much for sharing.

[@ThePaperOutpost]

Hi Darlene Bromberger! So happy to hear this! TFW! :) Pam :) !!

[@brittanyhuffman3321]

Thank you so much for all of your videos

[@bette-annflood835]

Ok. I need a cover to finish my book. Lol. Or put it together. I was thinking about using fabric for this one. So this again is easy with covering the inside with fabric too!! Easy and quick!!! Yayyyyy. My kind of like!!! TFS

[@ThePaperOutpost]

Hi Bette-ann! :) Yes, many folks get stuck on the cover...hope this helps :)

[@bette-annflood835]

@@ThePaperOutpost yes it did. I already got my cover together. Thanks a zillion!!

[@barbaranoble9748]

Happy Saturday! It is amazing how you had the perfect amount of fabric left to complete that journal! That wouldn’t have been my luck! Lol! Your work is so amazing Tyfs! Have a great week-end!

[@ThePaperOutpost]

Hi Barbara! Yep, was lucky on that one :) Oh you just age me a new Idea for a video Barbara! Thanks!!!

[@barbaranoble9748]

@@ThePaperOutpost anytime I can help just call on me! ❤️

[@abigailphoenixthepaperaddi2501]

Another great video, Pam =D I love making the covers, but am still .... unsure of myself on figuring out signature size, # of signatures, etc, for a journal - say, a spine size of 1.5" or 2"?. Any tips for figuring these out?