Finishing Up My Fall Junk Journal/Making Clusters, Attaching Signatures & Making a Cover

[@wrenbayley]

On the spine, I would probably try a small word like "autumn" at the top and/or bottom with a simple metal bookplate, and add a spine dangle. That would be something to keep with inside of the journal and not too much to take away from the beautiful fabric.

[@49dragonflies]

Thanks for your suggestions ❤️

[@sherelynwhite4130]

OMG...you got me with the hedgehogs!🦔🦔🦔cuteness overload! 🫠Thank you, Barbara! Enjoyed creating with you!🌺🌈🙋‍♀️

[@lisamendoza-rodriguez1968]

Thank you for sharing Barbara. You make my day(every time you share!) YOU ARE TRULY AN INSPIRATION TO ME! I know we can all create! No one expects it to be a masterpiece, at first. In time(as long as we get out of our own heads)we find our confidence and style. You have helped me realize this beautiful Barbara.❤️🫶🏽❤️🥰🫶🏽…

[@49dragonflies]

Aaaaaw thank you! YOU made MY day! 😃❤️

[@DebbieFautt-ch5hh]

Leave the spine as it is, the bright white on the background d of the autumn pieces distracts !! 🇺🇸🌵❤️

[@jneigler]

This is a great tribute to Fall. Love the images. Beautiful journal! Whoever gets this one is very fortunate. Thanks for sharing.

[@paginator]

Gorgeous work as usual, Barbara! I especially love the stamping on the die cut pieces!

[@CanadaFree.6014]

I wouldn't add anything else to the spine...love it the way it is. Good job Barbara lol. Love the old book!

[@ItadakimashuU]

This one is SO ADORBS!!! The little clusters looked super cute together on the sheet ❤️

[@wrenbayley]

Today, I'm having to give myself permission to throw things away. I've found that I've begun to feel a bit guilty when throwing away even small pieces of paper or packaging, when I could save it from adding more to the dump. But I can NOT save every little gravy package or cut paper corner. So, I'm giving myself permission to be selective and throw the rest away. If I don't love it, it doesn't get to take up space in my craft room. And while I may not be able to save it all, I am saving some of it from the trash heap. I refuse to feel guilty about it any more, when I'm doing the best I can to do my part. If anyone else has found themselves feeling this way, or in this same position and you're having trouble giving yourself that same permission, I give you permission to throw things away or donate them if applicable, and love your stash. Even if we go above and beyond, we can't do it all and we can't do more than our part. Happy creating!🎨🧵🪡

[@49dragonflies]

Perfect! You go, girl! 💪🏼😃❤️

[@celieaguayo9000]

I’ve been going through my own and recycled even the smallest pieces

[@beejay9155]

Großartig 🤩, Danke ❤

[@susinok]

I understand fully. I am emptying boxes, and every scrap has possibilities. But I can't, and won't, keep it all.

[@melindamitchell6584]

That's awesome! My problem is that everything I keep has such neat texture or color or shape I can't part with it. 😢

[@Scrapart_by_Zelinda]

Barbara, I just love watching you make clusters. You make it look so easy.

[@victoriafortunato1669]

Hi Süße, so niedlich geworden 👏🏻👏🏻 Ein Dingle dangle mit herbstlichen Charmes und Perlen wäre bestimmt noch schön 😍 Woooohooooo…70.000 erreicht 🎉🎉🎉

[@49dragonflies]

Ich danke dir! ❤️ das Dingle Dangle ist schon dran! 😃 Siehe meine IG Story ☺️

[@victoriafortunato1669]

@@49dragonflies jaaaa, kurz nach dem Video gesehen!! Suuupeeer 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

[@adhita88]

What a beautiful, cozy journal! I love the colors of the fall, and the litlle clusters and die cuts you made perfectly accentuated the pages. I am glad you didn't paint or collaged over the cover of this journal, it is perfect the way you made it.

[@avispeters5857]

Oh my goodness, those clusters are SO beautiful. ❤❤❤... now to watch the rest of the video. 😅❤

[@rachelpatten8889]

I am really impressed with your sewing machine. I know it would have made the video a week long, but I would have loved to watch and hear your decorating process, too. It is really unique and grungy and lovely.

[@nicolecalhoun7670]

Barbara, omg the palm tree bark got me so excited! I love to find nice textures in nature❤❤❤ just lovely as always! I love to just use my tiny attacher with clusters, so nothing moves, then just glue down any missed pieces❤❤❤ Love from SC, USA!!!

[@lenaskreativa1178]

Beautiful autumn journal! I love the combination of old book cover and fabric! 😍

[@lynnrex9996]

❤ the journal and watching you do your clusters. The spine fabric is gorgeous!

[@Dawn-fz5cu]

How is it that I learn something new every time you post a video!?! Those clusters are divine!! The addition of the palm bark adds that perfect touch of rustic fall texture to them. And the stamping on the die cuts take them to a whole new level. I am learning that it is those extra steps you take that make everything you create just that much more. Thank you for all the wonderful inspiration!! I love how this little journal has turned out! Blessings to you from Texas!!❤❤❤

[@49dragonflies]

Thanks so much! So happy this was inspiring ☺️❤️

[@artofheike]

Ein durch und durch schönes Herbst-JJ! Alleine schon die Cluster zu Beginn! 😍 Und dann ging es "einfach" weiter mit all den tollen Ideen! Nur: jetzt werde ich wohl jedes Mal in der Blume den Vogel sehen, wenn ich diese ausstanze 😄

[@gaynortaylor3840]

Such a cosy feeling journal, love the clusters and cute creatures.

[@elizabethkeeling-carreau1873]

It’s a truly sweet journal. I love the cover and all of the autumn colours. 🍁🇨🇦🍁

[@LauraRogers-bx9cx]

Those clusters are true works of art!!

[@christine0nowell757]

Just gorgeous Barbara, and I am loving your sewing machine, great way to sew in the signatures. Xxx

[@amywalker5438]

Gorgeous! Leave the spine as is that fabric is too beautiful to cover up ❤❤

[@Gluecksfliegenpilz]

ein wunderschönes Herbstjournal ist das geworden. Die warmen Farben und die vielen kleinen Pilzkinder gefallen mir hier ganz besonders. Ganz ganz zauberhaft. Das lockt sogleich zum nachahmen. Einfach Freude pur! liebe Grüße von Barbara

[@49dragonflies]

Vielen lieben Dank, von Barbara zu Barbara 😃❤️

[@laurabenns]

This turned out beautifully, always a joy to watch you create, thank you 💞❤️‍🔥

[@elainedudar1952]

Such a cute project. The papers are beautiful and so colourful. The clusters are really sweet.

[@LynneWilliams101]

Oh my, Barbara, this is so lovely. Autumn colours are my favourite and this tutorial has been extremely inspirational. Personally I love the spine as is. Hugs, from Canada. x

[@malinh911]

Very cute little book! 🧡 I did like the embellishment on the spine! But I also understand your wish to show the beautiful fabric!

[@SandysArt-cx5ek]

I love that book cover. I am glad you left the original look of the front, I love it. This will be a real cute journal. Looking forward to how you decorate it.😍

[@nancynorris9822]

Very cute journal! I love the fabric spine. Fall is probably my favorite season. 🍁 TFS🤗

[@thegrandfernalley9146]

This journal is too adorable! And it was a lot of fun watching you put it together!

[@robinknutson8765]

What a beauty. Thank you. I’m all for using the Sewing Machine to bind the books 😉

[@annespaperspot2747]

I love your Autumn journal. Whoever purchases your journal will be a lucky owner of a beautiful artwork. ❤

[@49dragonflies]

Thank you so much! ❤️

[@susietruelove3657]

I love this and what a great sewing machine

[@annettelind8835]

Hi Barbara. 😃What a cute little project😍 it seems I never get tired of watching you making covers.😄 you are such a great tutor.

[@49dragonflies]

Thank you so much! 😊❤️

[@vickilimbocker2505]

Adorable journal. Leave the spine as is. It’s gorges is.

[@BellaSunshyn]

Those clusters are absolutely stunning! ❤❤❤

[@nancyfoley8198]

I ❤ seeing your creativity. You are so gifted!

[@angelathoma-dogwoodpaperarts]

I love this journal so much. Love all your artful touches ❤️ and the spine fabric is beautiful. Thank you for sharing.

[@physina]

My vote: Nothing extra on the spine! Love it!

[@risamateo8003]

Such a beautiful journal!! I love how you sewed the signatures in

[@brendabugelli4963]

Hello Barbara, this journal is a true treasure, who will purchase it will truly have something beautiful. I like the spine the way it is, it has nice colours. b🦋

[@49dragonflies]

Thank you so much! ☺️ ❤️

[@dawnspruill1914]

I like the spine plain. The book is gorgeous!

[@terri3779]

SUPER job and GORGEOUS results…as usual 😊

[@kathymarkey3092]

love the fabric alone on the spine - some dangles might be fun with some beads? Love this journal so much. thanks Barbara for such a lovely project to try to emulate. Gorgeous and fun to listen to you as you made it. Your joy is wonderful for me to hear in such as sad world. YOU give me joy, especially when I'm feeling down and sad. Thank you so much - you have no idea how much I love and NEED your videos.

[@49dragonflies]

Aaaaaaw thank you, Kathy! YOU make me happy with your kind words! ❤️☺️

[@jeanninelarsen1065]

Beautiful cover and journal, I like the spine as is. Good job and yes very brave!

[@anitabarker3125]

❤the journal especially the cover.Beautiful

[@debbiesewcraftygardner5613]

NO Barbara; the spine is lovely as it is❣❣

[@heatherreid9787]

Wonderful, the clusters are so lovely, you were super brave to stitch your signatures in with the sewing machine. A gorgeous Autumn journal, even your nails match! Thank you for more inspiration.

[@49dragonflies]

Thank you so much! ❤️

[@JunkJournalFlavi]

Das Journal ist so wunderschön geworden 🥰

[@ebknight74]

Thank you for sharing. Always love your videos. It is all beautiful but the clusters are my fav.

[@janillingsworth5347]

I think the cover is great and I loved the stamps on the fussy cuts. I wondered if the leaves on the cover would integrate better if they were outlined in black. Machine stitching...oh my goodness. Sacrilege but so quick and practical.❤

[@carolm4094]

You are so brave. I know my machine couldn’t handle that spine and definitely not my nerves. I love this little journal. The fall colors are so beautiful. Perfect choice in the SA fabric. Love the clusters.

[@49dragonflies]

Thank you so much! ❤️

[@Mystical_1968]

That looks like the Green Man on the bottom of the book cover, very appropriate for Autumn x

[@blackcoffeeandwildflowers]

This is such a warm and cozy Autumn journal! Beautifully created and perfect just the way it is! I do hope I can catch when this goes up on your website. I am sure many people will be eager to embrace this little treasure! Hugs 🤗❤️🍁🍄‍🟫

[@49dragonflies]

Thank you so much! ❤️

[@robinknutson8765]

Those clusters are adorable. Full of texture. Love the

[@robinknutson8765]

Them

[@MsHamsti]

Ich will das! 😊❤ Wunderschön! Auch das digitale Papier macht so viel Freude. Danke dir!

[@49dragonflies]

Danke DIR! 😃

[@jimandpegzeleznik19]

Thank you for all the wonderful inspiration! I joined the collage club several years ago right after I found your channel. Thanks so much for sharing!

[@49dragonflies]

You are so welcome! So happy you are enjoying the site! ☺️❤️

[@angelaarnold4255]

It’s almost midnight and I realized I haven’t commented on this adorable journal! I love everything! I was just watching another crafter and she said “clusters” and that made me think about this video. Your clusters were the cutest things ever. I loved them. I loved watching you sew your signatures in with your sewing machine. Those papers are going nowhere! Anyway, I feel better now that I’ve commented. I love these colors and this kit from the Digital Collage Club. So cute!♥️♥️♥️

[@49dragonflies]

Aaaaw you are the sweetest for coming back to comment! I really appreciate it, sweetie! Always makes me happy reading your kind feedback ❤️

[@bonnie5972]

Nothing on spine. Looking good. That fabric works so well with cover. Thanks for showing us this. I’m going to attempt it.

[@49dragonflies]

Have fun! 😃❤️

[@Savannahleecrafts]

Perfect timing, this video said it posted 20 seconds before I went onto youtube :) I struggle with making clusters look nice so it's helpful to see how you do them, and they look so great. And I'd never thought of making a book spine that way before. Hope you're having a great day!

[@49dragonflies]

Glad it was helpful! ☺️❤️

[@Mommyoffive4Him]

Beautiful!! Love the colours and fabric!

[@debbieludin9829]

This is an absolutely beautiful journal!❤

[@heathersullivan8494]

Hi Barbara. So adorable. I love these colors. I just might have to try this sewing technique. I don’t know if my sewing machine could handle it though. 😊❤

[@lindaa1540]

Beautiful! I love the clusters.

[@margaretcrawford292]

That turned out sooo sweet!! Another success!

[@maryschuler9512]

I'm in central Florida preparing for Hurricane Milton. I was so happy when I got your notification of a new video cause I knew it would cheer me up and keep my mind off it, even for a short time. Your work is just always so beautiful and inspiring. ❤❤❤

[@49dragonflies]

Thank you and pls stay safe! ❤️

[@RobinfromCA]

I've been watching the hurricane tracker. Stay safe!

[@katherinetwilliams4254]

Maybe make a dangle for the spine with some autumn items Beautiful journal❤❤❤

[@lotusflowerpassion]

what a beautiful little journal dear 💖

[@wordscrafter]

Completely gorgeous ❤❤❤

[@peggydid]

Absolutely charming!

[@patgrant7597]

This book is amazing. Your so talented❤

[@tinaknoell2401]

This turned out so neat! You went a little off your beaten path, and it was great to watch!

[@49dragonflies]

😅❤️

[@gloriahoade7654]

I'm so happy to have caught this Part 2 of your beautiful Fall Junk Journal! The colors are gorgeous and so autumn appropriate! The book, aka "cover," is stunning. I've become a huge fan of Seth Apter's fabric. Of course, all Tim Holts products are perfect, and you match all things absolutely perfecto! Thank you, Barbara P.S. The bird is pretty cool and so unexpected. Keep well and happy crafting! Gloria from Texas Muah, Muah!

[@49dragonflies]

Thank you so much and hugs to Texas! 😃❤️

[@acknims]

What a learning project you have made here! Maybe a dangle with those fall thingies?

[@debbytowers6416]

Love this little journal Barbara, im sure you could sell it 100 times over ❤xxx

[@49dragonflies]

☺️❤️

[@prof.mommyarty]

I LOVE fussy cutting, my hands aren't so keen 🙈. Oh my, very tiny leaves 😄. Our netting is mostly plastic (hopefully we'll drop that soon) but I still use it lol.real Egyptian palm bark?😲cooool! Your clusters are ADORABLE 😍. Lol your top down gluing is invaluable! Awesome die cuts from, well, nothing😄. That book looks familiar🤔. She's gorgeous 😍I love autumn and the papers are so CUTE! Tfs and have a great day 💖💖💖

[@victoriaguckian8578]

You hit another home run.

[@kanona0115]

I just love the intricate covers you guys have in Europe- I can’t ever seem to find any thrifting in the U.S. So beautiful!

[@debbiereed8341]

So beautifully done.

[@matildaenlund6679]

Just beautiful! ❤

[@judyandrew592]

Love it! So sweetly done!

[@cheralyndewet897]

Turned out amazing 😊

[@luiseheinzl]

This is SO CUTE!

[@martymace9139]

Adorable little journal! ❤ I would not add the cutouts to the spine.

[@sandiharkin9922]

Ohhh this is a great journal!!

[@wendyk2557]

A wonderful journal. Thank you.

[@christisartworld]

Das ist ein süßes Papier, mit dem du hier gearbeitet hast. Ein paar feine, zarte Perlen am Buchrücken angenäht machen sich sicher auch schön :) LG von Christine PS: Gratulation zu 70.100 Abo's wuhuuuuuuu🥳🥳❤😘

[@49dragonflies]

Vielen lieben Dank! ❤️☺️

[@beverlymccall7575]

Hi Barbara, Its Beverly from Missouri, USA. Just wanted to let you know that enjoyed this Fall Junk Journal series. Autumn is my favorite season. I appreciate you sharing your thought process with us. In education, we refer to this technology as metacognition. I am not sure if you realize how much this helps us to learn and understand each of the techniques and/or steps you follow. This journal turned out so well. I could definitely see myself making something like this. Using your sewing machine to stitch the signatures was brilliant. I'd make sure I used a needle for sewing heavy fabric as well. Thanks again.

[@49dragonflies]

Thanks so much! ❤️☺️

[@pambotter355]

Barbara, I absolutely love this journal. I would so love to buy it but I know someone else will get it before me. Love the colors and the images. The word that comes to mind for me is that it’s Yummy! Does that make sense? Love it. And loved the whole video of making those beautiful clusters and cover and sewing it all in. Gorgeous! TFS! ❤

[@49dragonflies]

Thank you so much, Pam! ❤️

[@TheBlueChronicle]

Omg Barbara! This is so cute I am thinking about making one myself!❤ love your work as always😊

[@49dragonflies]

Thank you! Have fun! 😃❤️

[@sherrydennis2419]

Really cute! I think I’m going to go make some clusters now!

[@49dragonflies]

Have fun! 😃❤️

[@SNDDuffy-qo9zf]

Love it all❤🎉

[@NatureSpiritJournals]

Liebe Barbara, dein Herbstjournal ist wunderschön! Das selbe Cover hab ich auch noch rumliegen. Ich finde schön, dass du das Cover recht undekoriert gelassen hast, da es für sich spricht. Deine Cluster sind so niedlich! Den Rücken hätte ich auch so gelassen, vielleicht noch ein paar Perlen als Dingldangl oder so… Gefällt mir sehr! Liebe Grüße Nicole

[@49dragonflies]

Danke liebe Nicole! Dingldangl ist schon dran 😊

[@susanhungate4484]

Keep the spine clear

[@lleonard2779]

Oof! That was a close one with the spine. I think I watched Nik the Booksmith make a similar journal and she sewed the signatures onto the spine then attached the spine to the book….a lot easier that way 😉 Love the colours, the characters, and especially the chubby bird stamping….so cute! My vote for the spine: I would have added a dangle with glossy handmade paper beads, gold or glass or metal beads, and an autumn themed pendant piece of some sort. Otherwise it’s lovely just the way it is! 🧡❤️💛🤎

[@RunninUpThatHillh]

I love it! Sewing signatures by hand is like a horrific out of body experience for me😩😂😂

[@49dragonflies]

Oh noooo! I think you just need some practice. You can do it! 💪🏼😃❤️

[@shawnmorymcmillion]

Love this so much!

[@thecraftroom_emansaied]

Amazing clusters 🤩