Flips, flaps and folds. Episode 20. *viewer questions answered at the end.

[@Cyrilmc222004]

Thank you so much Cori, I really really enjoyed watching you create these items, and everything you’ve made you talk us through how and why you’ve done this or that, which is super helpful and useful too. We are all so privileged to have you show us all your fantastic ideas 💡 and tips and tricks. Please stay safe and well too xxx Mags

[@lorigordon1970]

Love this pocket idea. So great thank you for sharing

[@CoriDahmen]

Thank you Lori 💕

[@annettedepete4314]

Thank you for an awesome video. The pocket is great. Thanks for sharing 😍🌴

[@CoriDahmen]

Thank you. I’m glad you like it 😊

[@BigGrannydb]

Gosh - Do you even know how beautiful your pieces are? In this video, you pull out just tons of stuff you have made - that are so unique & fabulous! Don’t assume it’s easy for the rest of us! I will be “binging” your channel, to see if I can glean enough info to stockpile all these boxes of gorgeous-ness! Thank you so much - for sharing your art with us.

[@CoriDahmen]

You are entirely too kind. Thank you Debbie and I hope the videos give you some ideas.

[@bcbelle171]

You are amazing. I love all of these ideas you are sharing with us! Paper hugs from Everett, WA

[@CoriDahmen]

Hello neighbor! Paper hugs right back to you, and thank you 😊

[@scrappycavie5151]

The flip flap and fold is awesome. AND, I love your slow stitching. The tags are so pretty! I wish I had joined that challenge and really enjoy seeing your slow stiched tags and Journal cover. I definitely understand how time consuming this can be. I'm happy to hear that you will still at least post 1 per week. because I really love how inspiring you are. Thank you so much for your time and sharing your talent with us!

[@CoriDahmen]

You are too sweet, thank you. I’ll post as often as I can and that will definitely change from week to week.

[@puffyjo]

i'm probably the only paper crafter that has zero book pages. I need to go the thrift stores , lol . I absolutely love this series

[@CoriDahmen]

Gasp! No book pages?! Lol. I didn’t have any tear-apart ones either, until I started making junk journals. My suggestion, to start, is look at a variety of dictionaries. Different languages, fonts, colors, text sizes. The paper is generally thin and you get a lot of value for your money. Happy thrift store shopping!

[@nancymoore1275]

Wow, even out of your comfort zone you're amazing! Love your stuff. Thanks for teaching us.

[@CoriDahmen]

Thank you Nancy 💕

[@lori88ish]

I love that picture of Freckles that you use to show us where pockets and tucks go. So precious and gorgeous Thanks for the share, I am getting there , almost caught up Love the series Take Care Hugs and Smiles

[@noradunlap7539]

Love the Book Page idea!! You explain everything in such great detail! You are an awesome. Teacher. My sweet daughter is a Teacher too! So happy I found your Channel! TFS! Big Hugs & Blessings!!💙💙🥰🥰🙋🏻‍♀️🙋🏻‍♀️

[@CoriDahmen]

I’m so sorry for the delayed response. I just saw your sweet message. I’m happy you found it too, and that you’re finding it helpful. Welcome and happy creating!

[@memoryjournalsbyyvon]

You make so many wonderful things and I hope you can work things out for the selling and donating into books. That is such a great and lovely idea. Have a great weekend!!

[@CoriDahmen]

Thank you Yvon 💕

[@donadeam2313]

Your flip is so cool. I love construction and things that look way more complicated than they are. The question and answers were very interesting. Thanks for sharing. .

[@CoriDahmen]

Thank you and I’m a fan of constructing too. I’m glad you found the answers interesting 😊

[@kessell637]

I think this is my favorite so far. Thank you!

[@CoriDahmen]

I’m glad you like it Jan 😌

[@patriciastubbs7605]

Thank you for everything you do ! I was a teacher for 30 years, retired now. The children do need the books in their hands. Anything with the IRS is complicated and borderline impossible. That being said, starting a nonprofit organization may be one idea. May your efforts be blessed many times over !!

[@CoriDahmen]

Thank you Patrica, for your kind comments and for your commitment to the kids 💕

[@barbaranoble9748]

I truly enjoy watching everything that you come up with. Thank you for sharing all your wonderful ideas. I looked for a video for your stamp card idea. I didnt find one. I was hoping to put it on my personal playlist. Tyfs!

[@CoriDahmen]

Thank you Barbara. Someone asked about the stamp cards, so included the quick how-to here 😊

[@kathrynhelm4176]

Lovely and informative video.I sure hope you can set up the book system...we’ll keep watch.👍🥰

[@CoriDahmen]

Thank you. I’m working on it!

[@nancynorris9822]

You are so full of ideas! I had to get out a pencil and pad! Thank you for sharing. I love your channel! 😻

[@risamateo8003]

I had to re-watch and take notes too

[@CoriDahmen]

I hope it was a scrap paper note pad 😊 Glad you are finding the ideas useful.

[@CoriDahmen]

I take notes all the time. My memory is not what it used to be 😊

[@risamateo8003]

Cori I need to make my self a journal 😆. I've been so busy making for others. My most recent projects all have some flip flap or fold!

[@CoriDahmen]

@@risamateo8003 there are so very many with flips, flaps and folds. I’m only going to cover a fraction of them here. I hope you do make one for yourself. You deserve it 😊

[@cheriheywood780]

Your quilted book cover is beyond words…. The best one I’ve seen!❤️

[@debbiecooper3125]

The new distress embossing powder in Antique linen is supposed to mimic beeswax also that is made by Ranger for Tim Holtz.

[@CoriDahmen]

Oh, maybe I shouldn’t listen to that! I really love that stuff 😊

[@Suessplendidmemories]

Love the pocket. Going to play with that today. Thank you for sharing.

[@CoriDahmen]

You’re very welcome and I hope you have fun!

[@susanmiller7028]

I like the thin crinkly paper. Old newspaper might look good too.

[@CoriDahmen]

I agree, there are so many great options available.

[@tjpapercreations]

Love this idea! Tfs

[@CoriDahmen]

Thank you Tonya 💕

[@heatherdoane1195]

Everything you make is so beautiful Cori! I love your rustic, botanical style and anything that uses text. Your challenge pieces are amazing! I really don’t know when you get the time to do all of them...on top of being a being a busy educator, (and I believe you are an amazing teacher at school too).🥰🇨🇦

[@CoriDahmen]

Thank you. Since I now teach from home my hour-each-way commute time has turned into craft time, and my own kids are all adults now, so I have a lot less commitments than many others.

[@gayleagostinelli_ct]

Love this time’s flip, flap and fold! Can’t wait to try it with my Italian dictionary! Maybe tomorrow’s little project. I need one in my Cori section of my idea journal. So appreciate all your wonderful ideas, my friend! Big, big hugs! ❤️

[@CoriDahmen]

Italian dictionary sounds perfect! I love that you’re enjoying the projects 💕

[@NeverHopelessbyElizabeth]

I was introduced to your channel by my good friend, Brooke from ReCreationsbyBrooke here on YT and I'm so glad she did. I don't do a whole lot of vintage journals, but I do enjoy making them for others (I refer to my creative daily journaling, in altered comp books as a "colorful hot mess") LOL. I am really enjoying your videos of late and going back to watch many. I can't wait to try out some of these ideas!!

[@CoriDahmen]

Thank you and welcome! The one I've been working on for the next project is not vintage, though it does use neutral colors (Stamperia, Forest)

[@shondra6]

I love your videos so much . TFS. I’m binge watching while in semi lockdown. 🇦🇺🙏💜👍🏻

[@CoriDahmen]

Thank you and I hope you find the videos helpful. Be safe and be well. Happy creating!

[@rhodarapp3795]

Just found your site from Covered By Grace Creations. Great video, I’m new at this and I appreciate everyone’s help. Your ideas will definitely be tried. Thank you.

[@CoriDahmen]

Thank you and welcome! This hobby can be overwhelming at first... or even after you've been creating for a while. Ask questions, try new things and most of all, have fun with the adventure ❤️

[@lindaschireson6912]

Thank you so much❤️

[@CoriDahmen]

You are most welcome 😊

[@Jacquelinesatticcrafts]

Loved this idea, so made 5 so far, using up some papers. X

[@CoriDahmen]

I love hearing that! Use up those book pages... then tear into more 😊

[@nancypyter1511]

Cori, love this pocket flip! Also love your stamp holders! I have been making every flip, flap fold project. I am starting video 15's project right now! I just love this series!

[@CoriDahmen]

I am so happy to hear that you’re enjoying them. That is my whole goal with sharing; that others feel encouraged to give them a try.

[@onthewaycraftmanualidades515]

Nice pocket idea ☺️ very useful Thank you for sharing and for teaching me 🤩

[@CoriDahmen]

You’re very welcome and thank you for watching 😊

[@sunnysmilesstudio4115]

Great pocket idea Cori! I would love to see your needle books, is there time in your busy days ahead to show how to make them? I love things like that, yet I never seem to make the time to find a tutorial, but just the short glimpse you gave has me wanting more! Thanks for all the many ideas you're giving us!❤

[@CoriDahmen]

Thank you 😊 The ones I’m making a very simple, slow-stitch style needle/project books. My granddaughter is visiting until Thursday, so I’ll try and share next weekend 💕

[@dianelang4941]

I love this series. So fresh. I am NOT a CPA or tax person at all, but what if you just gave a bit of advance notice about the books you need and let us send them to you through Amazon? If you wanted to send a thank you, you could. Or not. Seems like that might work. Thanks so much. Diane

[@vickiedavis7309]

So awesome you have such wonderful ideas!

[@CoriDahmen]

Thank you Vickie 😊

[@paulad2527]

Great video, Cori. Looking forward to trying this! And thanks for the explanation on the trifold. Your tags and collages are fantastic! I hope you realize how exceptional your work is! 😍

[@CoriDahmen]

How sweet you are to say so. Thank you Paula 💕

[@paulad2527]

@@CoriDahmen I wonder if you’d consider showing your tags and collages at a slower pace? You flashed them so fast! I understand if you prefer not to. Thank you.

[@CoriDahmen]

@@paulad2527 I could do that, and I’m happy to. They are also up on my Instagram account 😊

[@maiafelidae]

You have so many beautiful projects, I would go cuckoo if we ever were to craft together! Loved the pocket and I have a tip for you that might help with the glue sticks. The trick to stop having the paper from falling off is to make sure you cover completely the whole area to be glued. Its not about the amount of glue, its about how you spread it. If you leave any part without glue, those air pockets will eventually lift the whole thing. Make sure also you go to the very edge of the paper. Depending on the size of the paper, you might want to go over it all a second time before it dries out. Once glued, use a credit card type tool to scrap the glued area. That's it and it works. 😊

[@CoriDahmen]

Fabulous tips! Thank you for your kind comments and for sharing your gluestick knowledge.

[@doodahgurlie]

I've got all kinds of crafty goodness, but no real book pages. Probably because I never made junk journals and such. I'm sad about all the dictionaries and encyclopedias that were missed opportunities in the past. I love that tag book you're working on!

[@CoriDahmen]

But the wonderful thing is that thrift stores are full of old dictionaries, encyclopedias and worn books! Happy searching and creating 😊

[@NeverHopelessbyElizabeth]

My daughter is a fifth grade teacher and I am her assistant in a small private school. This is after I retired from teaching in the public school system for a few years before having and homeschooling my own two gems :)

[@CoriDahmen]

Thank you and your daughter. Teaching is not for the faint of heart, but the rewards are endless.

[@isobeldunn9152]

Just stumbled upon you 🤨 love your tuck page 👌 thankyouuuu 😘

[@CoriDahmen]

Thank you and welcome Isobel 😊

[@soniamarisa1392]

Thank you for sharing your ideas and tips! I would be interested in helping you out and buying some items for you to buy books. It's a wonderful idea!

[@CoriDahmen]

Thank you Sonia. I’m loading some envelopes in my shop today 😊

[@maryjones107]

Thank you for all of this

[@CoriDahmen]

You’re welcome 😊

[@vivianmaiorana4123]

So happy I found you! Watched your - Thank you for sharing & teaching the tri-fold flips& pockets. Going to give it a go today! I’m anxious now to listen to you share the Sewing machine guide line😊 Yes, I have one still in her box🤭 I also love the way you are making your pages for M.Miller challenge. I’m still waiting for my journal to arrive -I’ll have catching up to do🤭but that will be fun! Good luck with your Etsy set up 👍🏼🙏🏼 I think I heard you say Kdg.”- & books🤗 look forward to see how that all works out. Blessings 😉🙏🏼

[@CoriDahmen]

Thank you Vivian and welcome! I’m loving the M. Miller challenge. I decided to use my scrap clusters as the base and build from there. Mine are 6” by 6”, so I’ve a much smaller area to cover. Still pondering the Etsy shop... but I will keep folks posted! I’m hoping to do the “take your machine out of the box” video this weekend. I’m no sewing expert, so we’ll see how that goes!

[@vivianmaiorana4123]

@@CoriDahmen 😉🌻

[@ljbj4]

This is very clever! I’ve got to try this! Thank you for sharing all your ideas! greetings from central Tx! i’ve just subscribed!

[@CoriDahmen]

God bless Texas! I’m glad you like it and welcome. I lived and taught in Midland for 3 years, so I’ve a soft spot in my heart for all things, and people, Texas.

[@vaniawhitfield6486]

Thankyou for sharing

[@CoriDahmen]

My pleasure!

[@cheryl7476]

Thanks, Cori.

[@CoriDahmen]

You're welcome 💕

[@sharonwatson4085]

I’ve been away from your channel for a bit...I’ve been REALLY missing out! Your ideas are fabulous!

[@CoriDahmen]

Thank you Sharon and I’m glad they’ve encouraged you 😊

[@skeletorama1916]

Not sure if anyone has mentioned, but Simon Says Stamp carries Seth Apter's Vintage Beeswax by Emerald Creek. They carry both the regular and large size, and I got some just a couple weeks ago. Thanks for another fun idea! :)

[@CoriDahmen]

Thank you! Another viewer steered me toward an east coast company that carries the Seth Apter EP, so I was able to get some. But, this is good to know for future orders and I order from Simon Says fairly frequently.

[@joannmcgowan9394]

Great idea!! Love all your challenges ! Looking forward to buying some of your goodies - maybe EBay? Buy it now? Just a thought - I’ve sold there or Facebook market place ? Hope you can figure it out!!! Love all your ideas ❤️

[@jamakrueger7460]

Really appreciated the questions you answered, even though none were mine 😊. Thanks

[@CoriDahmen]

Uh oh. Did I miss a question? It is entirely possible, and if I did, please forgive me. Ask away and I’ll do my best to answer it.

[@jamakrueger7460]

Cori Dahmen no I just enjoyed the ones you discussed. Your instruction is great!!!

[@CoriDahmen]

@@jamakrueger7460 good to hear. I always feel bad when I realize I’ve missed a comment.

[@dianelang4941]

Thank you for your kind reply, Cori. I've loved school, teachers, and learning from grade school through grad school. I never wanted to teach (I became a therapist) but have such a respect and appreciation for teachers, and the pandemic has only increased that level or respect. It would be an honor to purchase a couple of books for the children. Please let me know how I can help. Diane

[@CoriDahmen]

You are too kind Diane, thank you. I’ll let you know when I’ve made, and posted, more for sale 💕

[@rosem3577]

I’ve only recently started watching your videos. I love your style and practicality. Today I bought 4 bins from Daiso and put them to use. Is it possible to contact the book publisher where we can purchase a book from them for you? Maybe you’ve already tried this tactic. All the best. You’re doing wonderful things. Being a teacher is the highest calling.

[@CoriDahmen]

Thank you Rose 💕 To date I’ve bought books through Scholastic or Amazon, simply because they offer the best bulk prices. I generally buy 38 at one time, because I have students with siblings close in age and I love it when they read together, even if they’re not in my class. It’s a great idea though and I do love being a teacher 😊

[@karenpuschmann4157]

You are a terrific teacher...it shows in your very helpful tutorials. Have your investigated patreon for your money raising for the children's books.

[@CoriDahmen]

Thank you Karen, and I’ve thought about it, but committing to making weekly videos is tough right now. I would hate to promise something I couldn’t produce.

[@LindaLap]

This is great! So much fun to make. Wow, this is episode 20 I have some catching up to do. Love your challenges. I am in the CWPlanner with MM and the 52tagshannmade too! That is a beautiful cover. Oh getting books for children a teacher's true calling. I hope you can get the tax thing figured out. Maybe a tax person could help. I have been giving my card/journal money to a cat rescue. This poor lady is all on her own using her own money to rescue ferule cats, have them neutered on what money she makes a part-time job. I only made $600 last year so in Wisconsin, you can earn so much that doesn't have to be claimed. And yes teaching first grade was exhausting! At the end of the first day, the other 1st-grade teacher and I would meet in the hall and try to talk but all that would come out of our mouth was babble. We would laugh so hard. It would happen the first day every year. There is a lot I miss about teaching. That is why I do my channel. I kind of feel like I am teaching when I show how I am making something. I give you a lot of credit for teaching all day and the amazing teaching you do on KZbin. You are a blessing.

[@CoriDahmen]

How sweet you are, thank you 😊

[@kaygiardino7315]

Thank you for this idea Cori! I have sooo many book pages I need to use! I appreciate your detailed directions too. I have been watching a lot of your videos lately and getting some great inspiration. I recently started making my own videos for my channel, it’s called “Junking with Gigi”. I know you’re busy but if you have a chance to watch I would appreciate any advice you may have for me. Thank you! ~Kay

[@CoriDahmen]

Congratulations on starting your channel and yes, I'd be happy to watch. Thank you and bless you. Happy 2024!

[@carolynknick6836]

You mentioned you live in central Wash. I also live there in !

[@CoriDahmen]

Hi neighbor! I'm in Olympia, so west side, but in the middle 😊

[@billiejoethomason6075]

Where did you get your needle book ideas ?

[@CoriDahmen]

Hello. I think the first needle book I saw was from Liz Smith at Mrs. Cogs Crafts on KZbin. Then I saw several different options when I searched for needle books on Pinterest. I just selected elements I liked it wanted and went from there.

[@danceforjoy8589]

Some insights on your question. You can earn up to $599.99 and call it a hobby and pay no taxes on that $599.99. And remember that's profit, after your costs. To be a non-profit you need to file lots of forms and may need a lawyer to help you, though with enough research you can do it yourself. And yes, you can have a non-profit that sells stuff - think Salvation Army. But you have to be an official not for profit. The simplest is to keep your profit under $599.99. By the way, if you are married, our husband can have a hobby too.

[@CoriDahmen]

Thank you very much for that fabulous advice, and for permission to spend. I really appreciate it!

[@danceforjoy8589]

@@CoriDahmen Your welcome. Remember to keep receipts. If you have multiple credit cards, an easy way to do that is to use one credit card for only purchase you make for your supplies, etsy fees, paypay fees, ....

[@CoriDahmen]

@@danceforjoy8589 I love and appreciate your advice. Thank you.

[@SilverPennyArtisans]

howe are you going to bind the 6x6?

[@CoriDahmen]

I'm so sorry for the delay but I hope that was answered!

[@JamieLOVEUMOREJOURNALS]

Just to hopefully help you a bit with the selling of your things, I’d love to talk with you about some of the details I learned when we took in a puppy with a cleft palette and she needed many surgeries that we couldn’t afford. We had to ask for help and I ended up going with PayPal and it worked really well. I’d love to share anything I can with you. I for sure don’t have all the answers. But if you want to email me at [e-mail] or if you wanted to find me on Facebook. My profile pic is a tiny white puppy and my name is Jamie Parks

[@lisastayman6392]

Checked Seth Apter's shop and the beeswax embossing powder is being sold in 120gm bag for $38!!!!! Nice look but ridiculous price.

[@CoriDahmen]

That is crazy! I bought some a few weeks ago and it was less than $10. I love it, but I wouldn’t pay $38 either. Hmmmm. Maybe 120gm is a lot of powder? I’m looking at my bag and it says 17g. Maybe that 120gm size can be divided up into smaller bags for resale?

[@lisastayman6392]

@@CoriDahmen I did the math and 17gms into 120 would be 7 so technically it could cost $70 to buy 120mgs in the smaller size. I understand that people go thru the stuff like mad...the reason for the larger bags. At this point, I think I can live without it! However if someone gave me a bag, oh what joy that would be!! LOL

[@dianelang4941]

Second thought. . . I think Amazon has a registry element. You could show the books, and the number you need, and when the number is reached, that book is no longer on the registry, and the next book takes it place. This might be so easy. Diane

[@CoriDahmen]

What a great idea! I buy as much as possible through Scholastic, simply because the prices are lower, but not all books are available through Scholastic. I'll give that a try!