Easy Junk Journal Cover with Elastic Binding from an Old Book - Vintage Botanical

[@ericastannard2635]

Oh that mouthy Gertrude!! I think she must be a teenager right now: Always has to have the last word!! So funny, even my Lady looked up because I was laughing so hard! You did a great job on the spine & the binding. Oh I think those papers at the front & back are called “end pages”! Pretty catchy name, right?! And I love your idea book! That’s really nice & full! I’ve got to make one for myself also! Thanks so much, Julie! For the entertainment & the instruction! Erica❤

[@CameliaCraftsDesigns]

Thanks love😁🤗💜

[@MorenaEsperanza]

OMG , The Miniaturist , one of my favorite books ..............

[@CameliaCraftsDesigns]

I have to admit I haven't read it, but I'm tempted to get the audio book or watch the drama. Don't have the attention span for reading these days😊🤗💜

[@MorenaEsperanza]

@@CameliaCraftsDesigns As you know , maybe , the story plays in the Netherlands ( where I live ) .. You should see the Dutch- English Movie what they made , at the end I was crying and that happens me almost never !! love Patti

[@wrenbayley]

🤣 😂🤣 Hahaha Gertrude was great today!!! Thanks so much for the laugh. That was fun.

[@CameliaCraftsDesigns]

Thanks love 😊🤗💜

[@LadyJsundriesandoddments]

I am obviously late to the game, you just popped up on my page as a suggestion and I am so glad I clicked on it. You my dear are a hoot!! So glad the hubster is working a 48 hour shift as I am now planning to spend my evening binge watching your channel.

[@CameliaCraftsDesigns]

You can turn up at my parties anytime Johnnie /Johnnies wife😁 I don't think i've ever been on time to a party in my life😘 So glad you like the channel, thank you so much love😊🤗💜

[@LadyJsundriesandoddments]

@@CameliaCraftsDesigns It’s me, I’m Johnnie, the hubster is Mark. It’s confusing sometimes.. there was a Johnny at work and they called us John-girl and John-boy when we worked the same shift so we would know who they were talking to 🤪

[@nedleycat]

Oh my God! I never knew there was such a thing as a blue topper!

[@sEaSoNaLMiLk]

Absolutely cackling at Gertrude!!!! 😂😂😂😂 the wah wah wahhhh and that outro music 😂😂😂 just saying I’d subscribe to a Gert on a power trip KZbin channel!

[@CameliaCraftsDesigns]

Yes she's getting addicted to all the attention, she'll be knocking out journals next😅🤗💜

[@ruthskiff2899]

Julie you make my day. You are such a nut woman. I love the things you make, all of your quirky comments. Thanks for sharing all of ideas.

[@papercraftingwithmisstommi]

Gertrude is in rare form today! Lol. I think her randomly chiming in is funny. I enjoy your videos, Julie. They make me happy. 🥰

[@CameliaCraftsDesigns]

Thanks love😃 Gert is going to take over the world one day😁💜

[@patomahony8244]

Thank you, I been wondering how to pull a book apart. I like watching you do anything you take your time and example in a way I understand. I’ve been putting my templates of projects I see in a notebook, but junk journals folios and one page projects make it very bulky. Will look for part 2. 😀😀🇦🇺

[@dorismartinez7307]

Oh my goodness ! GERTRUDE! THAT was hilarious 😂 thank you for the tutorial and my laugh of the week!

[@CameliaCraftsDesigns]

Out Get is a charachter, i think she has the face on again because i'm giving Bert the Echo show more attention that her😊🤗💜

[@LadyLeda2]

Julie, if you glue Tyvek on to the back of your paper, than it really makes your paper strong. Strong enough for a spine. And it does not add bulk so it is perfect!!!

[@CameliaCraftsDesigns]

What a fabulous tip Laurie, thank you so much love😁🤗💜

[@nawlinsjanet]

I swear Gertrude is a hoot. I have not laughed so hard. I love what you did for the cover of this journal. Thanks for sharing.

[@CameliaCraftsDesigns]

Thanks Janet😊 Our Gert is a real diamond😁🤗💜

[@digupstuff]

Brilliant tutorial! Thank you for sharing!!! ♥️🥀🙏

[@CameliaCraftsDesigns]

Thank you so much love😊🤗💜

[@bettymetz3746]

I have been wanting to try this kind of book cover so happy to watch your video. Thank you and Blessings from Betty in Ohio.

[@brendaelainewaddell1682]

Hi Julie. I stumbled onto your video. I am just in the "gathering up of materials" stage. I have never yet made a journal but i have in mind to make a recipe and memory journal for my daughter with recipes of mine, my mom's and both my Grandmas. I want to include pix of all the special china pieces that belonged to them as well so that she will know where they came from. I really enjoyed your video and am learning ways to proceed once i am ready. I have become your newest subscriber. Thanks ever so much. 🇨🇦 😊 ❤

[@robertamiller9096]

Very nice looking.

[@CameliaCraftsDesigns]

Thanks Roberta 😊💜

[@momof2641]

Hey there pretty, l hope all is well with you and your family I’m still in the very beginning stages of trying to learn and navigate this beautiful craft of journalling. One of your videos popped up in my feed one day when I was searching for a completely different craft and I was immediately hooked and wanted to get going on things right away. I watched several hours of videos (mainly yours) day after day while I was waiting for my crafting supplies to arrive. I remember this watching this video very early on in, it really stuck with me knowing that the finished product would be easier but also would look like the book was originally made that way. I never knew how much fun and relaxing it is to take books apart, I truly believe that I’m obsessed! I’ve taken apart more than a dozen books now and it’s a total rush when I’m done and I’ve been able to keep both cover pages intact. I’ve started a dozen different journals now but I see a different video and decide that I want to use a different collection of paper so I’ve never gotten past the point of cutting all the paper and die cuts from the front and back covers so I have tons of file folders full of undone journals. I took apart a book from 1940 yesterday and was able to keep both cover pages intact. I’m currently in the process of using the orchids and cats from Stamperia and hope to keep on the same road so I can finally have a journal to enjoy. Thank you so much for sharing all your endless knowledge with us 😊 love and prayers always from the very small but great state of Delaware❤️🙏

[@robertamiller9096]

Reverse tweezers are a great help at tying nots and bows.

[@CameliaCraftsDesigns]

Fabulous tip Roberta, I'll try that next time, thank you😁💜

[@marymachin4845]

Looks good Julie

[@CameliaCraftsDesigns]

Thank you so much Mary😊🤗💜

[@joycebergthold3170]

I enjoyed watching you go through the steps and taking the time to show every detail. I liked what you said about "use what you have" and "stop buying." Isn't that what junk journaling is about? I need to remember that too! Joyce

[@CameliaCraftsDesigns]

Thanks Joyce😊 The temptation to buy exactly what you see people use is alwyas there, i'm the same myself😊🤗💜

[@julescraftydesigns6650]

Totally loved this will have to have a go at this when I am a bit more confident You anx Gertrude certainly keep me in laughter x

[@CameliaCraftsDesigns]

You can do it Julie. Try with a grungy old book first, you can always use it like my old one😊💜

[@user-AnuPP247]

A little behind , but I love what you did with this book cover! Thanks for your heart warming narrative and great book cover. Many thanks Anu 😆🤗✂

[@CameliaCraftsDesigns]

Thank you so much love ☺️🤗💜

[@veronicagibson6601]

This is great Julie 😊 I’m going to buy some of that elastic so I can make one of these plus I want to make a new cover for my traveler’s notebooks so I can add extra inserts so the elastic won’t be going to waste. You & Gertrude had me in stitches of laughter, I’m glad I wasn’t having a drink because I would of spat it everywhere 😂

[@CameliaCraftsDesigns]

Thanks love😊 That elastic is very handy. When I can't find a hair tie I just snip s bit off😅🤗💜

[@margaretairey9971]

Julie it does me good listening to you. I never stop laughing with you. 🤣 😂 Your instructions are so easy to follow too. Win win!!! ❤️

[@CameliaCraftsDesigns]

Thank you so much Margaret, i really do appreciate you taking the time to say so😊🤗💜

[@margaretairey9971]

@@CameliaCraftsDesigns you're welcome 😊

[@jennyplowman1471]

Oh gosh, Julie. This is a wonderful tutorial. I laughed so much when you had an issue with Gertrude that I got a pain in my side. Thanks so much for this. You made my day🤣

[@CameliaCraftsDesigns]

Thanks Jenny 😊 Gert is on a power trip😘💜

[@theolachapman6126]

This is wonderful love lining paper on inside great inspiration thank you 😀 Have great weekend Theola

[@CameliaCraftsDesigns]

Thanks Theola, hope you're having a fabulous weekend too love😊🤗💜

[@kayfisher4629]

Fab fab fab ❤️ love this Julie 😍 trip to the charity shop tomorrow can’t wait for the next video xx thanks for the mention so glad you like you RAK glad to see you using it and you remembered yesssss xxx

[@CameliaCraftsDesigns]

Thanks Kay, i really love it. Yes i'm remembering now i have a fancy new dangle😀🤗💜

[@kayfisher4629]

@@CameliaCraftsDesigns ❤️

[@lisadorough7114]

This is so beautiful, I love it!

[@pennykafai4645]

Thank for the morning giggle over my brew! Love the end covers they are so pretty and the pocket is a genius idea 💡! Thanks for sharing. Couldn’t find A Fabrics on EBay but I have so much fabric and as you say - use what you got and don’t spend for the sake of it!

[@CameliaCraftsDesigns]

Thanks Penny😊 I'll try again to get a link for the fabric,u don't know what I do wrong with eBay links🤔 Yes it's easy to buy too much. I got the ticking ages ago to make clusters and this is the only bit I've used so far😅🤗💜

[@violetdoran5996]

Hi Julie, love that book and the inside covers look gorgeous. Spontaneous Ideas are the Best! (Inside pocket on the back, cute!) Look forward to next video's. 💜

[@CameliaCraftsDesigns]

Thanks Violet😊 So true, the best ideas come when playing around with stuff😊🤗💜

[@wandaspencer9523]

Very nicely done... thanks for sharing your ideas!

[@CameliaCraftsDesigns]

You're welcome Wanda, thank you so much for watching 😊🤗💜

[@sherryhearington9027]

Love this idea!

[@CameliaCraftsDesigns]

Thanks Sherry😊💜

[@cindihoskins5728]

This is wonderful!!! Thank you!!! Looking forward to watch the making of the signatures!!!❤️❤️❤️

[@CameliaCraftsDesigns]

Thanks Cindi😊 I'm cracking on with it today 😁💜

[@jessicamartin3303]

Masterpiece Theater made a 3 episode film on this book. It was on our USA Public Broadcasting Channel. If it’s available in the UK, you might enjoy it as opposed to the novel. 😊 Such a lovely journal this book makes! Especially the endpaper! What a beautiful find!!

[@CameliaCraftsDesigns]

thanks Jessica, i'll have a look for that. I did get the audio book but haven't listened yet☺️🤗💜

[@carolynstru9453]

Thank you for the tutorial! I think I could do it myself 😃

[@CameliaCraftsDesigns]

Thank you so much Carolyn, go for it😊🤗💜

[@carolbeeding4270]

Your Gertrude made me laugh out loud when she processed with the movie line quiz! I wonder what language she does understand. I clearly heard no. 😂 I will be anxiously waiting for your next video.

[@CameliaCraftsDesigns]

I think you've hit the nail on the head there Carol, she speaks English but maybe only understands Latin or something.😅💜

[@janerushton8263]

Evening Lady :) That inside cover, just lovely! lol, Yup, 1/2 made, it'll be off to you soon :D I love mine, always loose pins and now I haven't lost it at all ....Kay and I will have you sorted :D roflol! Gert did crack me up! JMY eldest and I were chatting yesterday, and mine started playing music at us! Mind you she doesn't stand a hope in my house, my youngest has full blown arguments with her....she just doesn't like doing what he wants :D Its brilliant! That ticking is just lovely, I know what my next buy is going to be! Well, a year! Happy Anniversary!

[@CameliaCraftsDesigns]

Thanks Mrs😊 Yes i've had that book in my stash a while and i bought it for the end papers. I remember seeing it and thinking it was some kind of reference book for miniatures, that's the only reason i opened it. Glue stoppers are like busses😅 thanks love🤗 Yeah gert was trying to run the show today, i think she's after her own KZbin channel😅💜 Your youngest sounds like Rachel. She never likes to lose an argument, even with a machine😏💜

[@janerushton8263]

@@CameliaCraftsDesigns lol, now I almost wish I had a bus charm to pop on! Gert was really on the ball last night, come for the crafts & stay for quiz time with Gert! lol But oh, you could be describing Cam there! Will not back down in an argument even from a machine and if he looses...oh the sulking is horrendous! lol

[@sherrrysparklynn]

I just love your videos!

[@CameliaCraftsDesigns]

Thank you so much for watching, so glad you're enjoying them Sherry😊💜

[@rhondatanner5020]

Oh my! I haven't laughed this hard in quite some time. Not only a great tutorial, it was so entertaining! Thanks for sharing - you & Gertrude! 🤣

[@CameliaCraftsDesigns]

Glad you enjoyed it Rhonda. Our Gertrude is set to take over the world😅🤗💜

[@loueencooke9006]

Loved this tutorial my husband wondered what I was laughing at told him Gertrude 🥸🥸🤣🤣🤣x

[@CameliaCraftsDesigns]

Our Gert is a rare bird 😄😊😘

[@pennykafai4645]

Watching this for the hundredth time and having received the right book I can make a start. I think I am going to use the idea you had albeit too late about using the second piece of the end papers to make a policy style envelope and gussets with it. Also I think I may back both papers with a thin card to prevent it tearing. Thanks for the extra idea😊. Sorry this is also a second posting on this video. Also managed to find the ticking on eBay the site is a_fabrics for those who like me couldn’t find it.

[@CameliaCraftsDesigns]

Oh penny, that sounds so familiar, having the idea too late, but yes fabulous idea. So glad you got the right book this time and thank you so much for finding the seller. It's so hard now to find a particular seller on ebay and i can't get a clickable ebay link, it's so frustrating. By the way my book arrived with the beautiful blue endpapers and library stickers all over it🤔 ahh well another glue book😁🤗💜

[@pennykafai4645]

@@CameliaCraftsDesigns aww no what a pain - could you use unstick or lighter fuel to get them off?

[@daffodilangel8724]

Love this Julie ❤️

[@CameliaCraftsDesigns]

Thanks love 😊💜

[@happymeonabudget9246]

Hi, your video was enjoyable to watch thanks! I have subscribed 💐🌈

[@CameliaCraftsDesigns]

Thank you so much, so glad you enjoyed it 😊🤗💜

[@KalaiselvanB-br2mf]

Good 😊

[@craftyshamrockdesignsbyshe5871]

LOVE THE POCKET! HAVE WHAT I NEED TO DO A BOOK LIKE THIS, BUT HAVE NEVER TRIED. IT! THANKS FOR THIS TUTORIAL! I sent you a glue stopper as well! LOL HUGS 🤗

[@CameliaCraftsDesigns]

Thanks Sherl😊 yes i pretty chuffed with that pocket idea😁 Thank you so much love, glue stoppers really are like busses😅🤗💜

[@charlotteweber3147]

I loved your video! It came at the perfect time as a friend just gave me four books with great covers. I loved what you did to the inside covers will try that sometime,and putting eyelets on the outside wa s another brilliant idea! Thank you so much for the ideas. Do you have a video where you take some of the pages out and leave some in to decorate? I got one book where the pages are sort of crimped on the edges so I would like to leave it partially intact. If you don’t do you know of someone who makes that video? Thank you again!💞

[@CameliaCraftsDesigns]

Thank you so much Charlotte, glad you got some ideas. I know what you mean, altered book people were calling them. Haven't done one but it is on that long list of things to try. My friend Sherl in the USA sent me a gorgeous readers digest book to make one with after she did one. Check out 49 Dragonflies, she did a fabulous altered book😊🤗💜

[@Mommyoffive4Him]

Great job! Love the pocket idea, Jule!! I wish more books came with such pretty insides...love those blue flowers! Apparently Gert is a 15 year old and doesn't listen very well...she really needs her own channel...LOL!!

[@CameliaCraftsDesigns]

Thanks love😊 This one was a lucky find. It's called The Miniaturist by Jessie Burton. Ahhh between Gert and my two 14 year olds, no wonder my head's mashed most days😅😁💜

[@sandraberger3040]

Hi Julie! I know this is an older video but can you tell me what the ticking material is made of? Cotton or burlap etc. I couldn’t find A Fabric on Etsy. Thank you so much. Love your videos and your whitty charm 😊.

[@deegriffiths8132]

Spit mi tea out when Gertrude tried to take over 😂😂😂

[@CameliaCraftsDesigns]

😏 sorry Dee 😘💜

[@SusanSheehy]

This was my first time visiting your video and I am cracking up about Gertrude’s interrupting.

[@lesliespeers2739]

I love this, now I want one!! Your videos are always inspiring and you always provide me with comic relief!!! Hugs * L

[@CameliaCraftsDesigns]

Thanks Leslie😁💜

[@debramirich4480]

Watching replay, Gertrude had me laughing so hard 😂😂. Just love watching your videos ❤️

[@CameliaCraftsDesigns]

Our Gert is getting a bit big for her boots Debra😅🤗💜

[@vikkimcglen2925]

eee sorry I'm in a kink with that gert 🤣🤣🤣love the video x

[@CameliaCraftsDesigns]

Thanks Vikki😁 Gert for prime minister😅🤗💜

[@vikkimcglen2925]

@@CameliaCraftsDesigns she'd get my vote 😁🤣

[@kathylupfernielsen265]

what size is the elastic? Can't find the picture on the video...thought I saw it there somewhere. thanks.

[@CameliaCraftsDesigns]

Hi Kathy, I used 1.5 mm on this one 😊🤗💜

[@stacyscraftyjam6788]

What mm of elastic cording are you using dear?

[@CameliaCraftsDesigns]

Hi Stacy, this was 1.5 mm love🤗💜

[@zoe-paperevecreations]

Love how this turned out Julie. Those inside cover pages are gorgeous. I really miss going to charity shops and having a rummage through the books. I might venture out soon 😷😆 Gertrude was on form in this one wasn't she 🤣

[@CameliaCraftsDesigns]

Thanks Zoe😊 Yeah me too🙁 Every time I consider venturing farther than the village I find a reason not to. We have 3 local charity shops, but they are all tiny and cramped, so I still haven't been 😊🤗💜

[@syndispianostudio3611]

Gertrude got a little bossy today!!😂🤣

[@CameliaCraftsDesigns]

Yes, she's got a little big for the boots since Ernie the Echo entered the craft room😅🤗💜

[@BuffyLynn]

Pretty lining! You’d never know just looking at the outside that it had such pretty paper inside. I guess you can’t judge a book by its cover!🤣😄….🤦🏼‍♀️bad joke. P.S. a newer book smells less too 👍🏻

[@CameliaCraftsDesigns]

So true Buffy, the old jokes are the best😅 You'd have to go some to make worse jokes than i do😁 I never even thought about the smell, what a fabulous point🤗💜

[@BonesAndButtons]

Lol, you and your skissors!

[@CameliaCraftsDesigns]

Omg I don't even know I'm doing it sometimes 🤣😊💜

[@gaylemmm1384]

I needed a good laugh thank you much. I cant wait to make. Thank you, Thank you!

[@joaniesjournals5329]

Just wanted you to know, you’re an enabler…I bought those dang whale tail dies from AliExpress that you showed us on another one of your videos… 🤣🤣🤣 I couldn’t resist… love your videos and I am still binge watching your channel…Hugs to You and Your Girls…❤️❤️❤️

[@CameliaCraftsDesigns]

This has been said before Joanie😘 Those tabs were needed though😏😁🤗💜

[@stacijo7989]

Nice vintage cover. I love reusing old book covers for junk journals! That Amazon dot thingy that started talking in the background..? Those things, including the echo, Google home, etc... are scary because they spy on you! They also collect data on you. And some questions you ask them.. they will not answer you, or give you a straight answer! I also think they are a gateway to the Spirit world.. the 'not good' spirit world. I think any 'smart' electronic device is too smart to be in anybody's home, who wants privacy.

[@ninkagiraudet5141]

This book has a beautiful delfts blue inside because it is about Holland in the 17th century. So it’s a little special that way.... i don’t think. Many contemporary books have beautiful pages like this. I wish they did though.

[@CameliaCraftsDesigns]

Thank you so much Ninka, i hadn't connected that😊 Have to say i still haven't read the book, but i do have it on my long list of audio books to listen to. I just don't have the attention span for reading any more😊🤗💜

[@Kayenne54]

Gertrude sounds like she's lonely. lol

[@CameliaCraftsDesigns]

She's as batty as i am. Gone a bit wonky in the heat too. She told me the temperature for Luxembourg yesterday, think she needs a holiday😅🤗💜

[@Kayenne54]

@@CameliaCraftsDesigns Luxembourg! Send her there. Ha ha ha.. The Ultimate Happy Mail for someone...