REPOST! - Beginner Tutorial - First Journal! - Quick & Easy! - Traveler's Notebook

[@carolynchatham6376]

A refresher course is always welcome and for newcomers it’s essential to boost their confidence and knowledge. No one better to teach us than you my friend.

[@gayleagostinelli_ct]

Love you, Carolyn! 🥰❤️

[@lorraineanderson5467]

As you were selecting your papers to collage the cover, I kept thinking “no wonder you love those papers, they are the perfect match for your Gayle sweatshirt!” What a fun refresher course this was! Thanks so much!

[@beadmore]

Hi Gale, As a newbie to "junk journals" I can see that the process of fearlessly ripping away on junk mail takes the sting out of the guilt that occurs if we make mistakes. The way you teach this project is so much fun to watch as you effortlessly create a snazzy little journal in less than an hour. Thank you for sharing your time & talent and making us all smile & laugh.

[@catherinekelly8097]

A nice bow, and there you go! A fun excursion….😊 And look what we have made!!

[@sandimeacham3878]

This is absolutely fantastic! I am a beginner…maybe a month now, and this was the best beginner video I have seen. It had a lot of information and was the basics needed to get started. Am still binge watching your videos and loving them all! Your joy is contagious and I love starting my day watching your videos. It has helped so much as I am struggling at work these days. You start my day on a positive note. Thanks for all you do!

[@gayleagostinelli_ct]

My pleasure! Thank you Sandi! ❤

[@robinrollins6152]

Can I make a cover like this to use for a flip out envelope 1 signature section? I have kind of bound some coffee dyed envelopes together, about 8 and needed an idea for a journal cover. Do you think tour cover process will work for this? Its my first one.

[@gayleagostinelli_ct]

@@robinrollins6152 I think so. Just cut your cover a bit bigger than the size of your envelopes and off you go! ❤️

[@MarysInks]

No matter how many of these beginner videos I watch, I always enjoying watching more. Thanks for making it look so easy.

[@donitamoore9748]

Good to see this again. Has taken me all day to watch as had meetings and other things throughout the day. But my day’s not complete unless I spend it with my friend Gayle! ❤ Have a Blessed day!

[@ChristyLashley-wm2gu]

I have been following you for a few years now and do not usually comment. However, I feel I need to tell you how much you bless me by being real and honest...opening yourself up to us and being willing to share your God-given talent and creativity! Have a blessed🙂

[@gayleagostinelli_ct]

Oh, thank you! So lovely to hear from you! I really appreciate it! ❤

[@lindaa1540]

Great video, Gayle! After weeks of watching you and several others, I finally got brave enough to make a journal, but I used junk mail instead of my pretty papers. That took off the pressure of messing up since I knew I could throw it in the trash without feeling guilty if it sucked! After that, I asked myself why I had been so hesitant! I was very pleased with the results and now have an art journal where I can practice collage, painting, etc., without pressure. Maybe this will encourage someone else who has the same fears I did. It's so much fun! Just do it!

[@natalieanneshaw7879]

Hi gayle watching some old videos to get me motivated in 2024😊

[@susanyarbrough30]

Very nice. I don’t consider myself to be a beginner anymore, but I always learn something when watching you. This is a super video for newbies and more experienced crafters alike. You are a natural teacher, Gayle. And, such a good encourager! “You can do it, you can do it.” Awesome!! ❤

[@maryvaszi8742]

Oh Gayle, you are so nice. Your encouragement to those new ladies is wonderful. I have been making journals for several years and yes, I remember being nervous as to where and how to start. This video should put all beginners as ease. I hope those who are nervous to start will just jump in there with this video.

[@freidagepner2370]

Gayle you are so good to always take The time to help the newbies. And you always explain it so well. To all the newbies. I to was nervous to try making a journal. I loved making the ephemera and finding the papers to go in the signatures. It was sewing in the signatures that had me scared. But I would tell Gayle and she would encourage me and finally one day after watching one of her videos she reminded me that it’s only paper and it can be undone and fixed. So I got enough nerve to try. My youngest had a birthday coming up and I knew no matter how bad it was he would love it and be proud of me. So I proceeded to try. It took me two weeks and taking the signature out twice and resewing it in. But when it was all done it turned out pretty good. So just give it a try. What’s the worst that can happen? Maybe tossing it in the trash but I bet you won’t because it will be ok. Even if you have to try three times to get it right. Be encouraged 😊❤!

[@lynneaberr1878]

Your enthusiasm and encouragement are boundless, as evident in this video. Thanks for encouraging us all to use things on hand. I cut a couple of thin card fliers to use as bases for journal cards and tags. There's a bag of mail that needs sorting, so my next step is obvious! Thanks again, and have a super day! 👌

[@rduckster4727]

Hi friend! Great refresher for all of us...thanks for being considerate of those just discovering the art of making journals. It’s a wonderful community of friends learning from each other and I’m grateful for it and You 💜. Blessings (Patty)

[@barbarawafer94]

What a generous and encouraging person you are. I’ve been making junk journals for a couple of years now and have been inspired by you. Again, thank you for so generously sharing your knowledge and talents with all of us.

[@gayleagostinelli_ct]

Thank you so much, Barbara! ❤

[@tammywilliams5006]

Hey Gayle 😀! This video made me think of golf. No matter how long you've played, no matter how well you think you play, it's always a good idea to occasionally take a back to basics lesson. You are such a great teacher! Thanks for sharing 💕.

[@gayleagostinelli_ct]

Thank you, Tammy, for such a lovely comment! ❤

[@loripinard3280]

Tammy you are so right!!! Although I personally swear more golfing than crafting! And Gayle is such a great teacher and cheerleader!

[@tammywilliams3918]

@@loripinard3280 🤣 you have a great point. The quality of my language diminishes about midway on the fairway. Obviously I need to work on my short-game. I think one of those lessons needs to be in my future 🤔 😅

[@JannyHaak]

How fun! I don't consider myself a total beginner anymore, but still very much the newbie in terms of learning from you, Gayle, and ... Rachel, Tracie, Nik, Wendy, Joie, Margarete, Barbara, Ceri ... you know, just to name a few. Always so fun to watch yours and theirs video's! 💕

[@lesliecaldwell2101]

Good Morning Gayle ❤️ and all of the new subbies!!!! You can do it! Thank you Gayle for taking time for the new crafters!!!!

[@gayleagostinelli_ct]

Morning Leslie! ❤

[@margaretcatelli4668]

Thank You - for thinking of the newest journal members. Quick and doable with items you have already at home. You have a wonderful teaching voice that draws us all in and your laugher is very contagious.

[@debbieives8710]

Thankyou for sharing.

[@heathermitchell9498]

Having lost my mojo for crafting I decided to watch your video and love what you did! It's so simple and lovely 💓

[@tfntexas]

I think that was a great beginner lesson and the journal turned out just darling! Now the fun part, decorating!

[@Lasuth82]

I remember the first one I did. I watched a lot of your videos and just decided to do it. I learned a lot from that first one and I call it my baby. I held on to it for a long time then when I decided to sell it my boss bought it and gifted it back to my and said I wasn’t allowed to sell my baby. I was hooked and have done so many since then. I learn and grow each and every time. Thank you Gayle for giving me the confidence to go for it!

[@gayleagostinelli_ct]

Such a great story! Love it! ❤

[@carolpowerslavenderdreamsc1599]

Good morning Gayle!! I watched you for about 9 months before I got the courage to make my first journal. I was a scrapbooker before journal maker, so I used what I had. And I did say..."why did I wait so long to try this"?? 🤣 I still use the one sided thinner paper packs for collage. After making my 4 daughters, daughter in law and granddaughter a 3 signature journal for their birthdays, they talked me into opening an Etsy shop. Thank you for teaching us new things everyday! I can't start my day without coffee and Gayle...🥰 Have an awesome day...💜

[@gayleagostinelli_ct]

Thanks so much, my friend! Love and hugs to you! ❤

[@lalagamma4452]

We can always learn from you even if we think we know it already. TFS! I hope the contractor gives you a break on the cost for all the work that Mike is doing.🐞 Namaste 🥰

[@mouseydeb3245]

Good afternoon Gayle! 💕 I should be eating, but had to have some hot coffee as soon as I came in from work. So I get to have coffee and Gayle while I warm my old bones. 😊 Just today received a fancy 3 fold piece of junk mail. Good sturdy weight, though shiny. May try using it for one of these TN. Been ages … Have a wonderful rest of your day! 💕

[@gayleagostinelli_ct]

Hi Deb! Sounds like a great project! ❤

[@southernbiscuits1275]

I think it's wonderful, Gayle, that you have presented this video in the hopes of helping people begin the fun journey of making junk journals. As I've mentioned before, in 2019 I came across one of your videos and watching you create gave me the confidence to believe I could make these books as well. You are so positive, knowledgeable and inspiring! Thank you for your willingness to share the fun and creativity of junk journal making with others!!

[@gayleagostinelli_ct]

Thank you so much, my friend! ❤

[@visualisednz]

This is a great reference video for beginners, and for those who need a refresher/reminder, like me 😁 I don't make TNs as often, so usually have to look up the measurements each time. You make it all so achievable for anyone. You're a treasure! 🥰 Belinda xxx

[@gayleagostinelli_ct]

Thank you, dear Belinda! ❤

[@willareeneacealbertini975]

A return to our journal making days. It’s always so good to watch you teach. Good morning, Gayle🌞As always, it’s so good to do and relax. Take care and hoping your deck gets done soon. ❤

[@gayleagostinelli_ct]

Morning, Willa! Thanks, my friend! ❤

[@roosmarie1961]

how nice is this. thank you Gayle it remains fun to make this trevelers note book. I always make this travelers notebook from Daphne's Dairy for myself as a journal. I got a subscription from my husband at Christmas because I always bought them to make my journals. And as always a nice video with good explanations. thank you Gayle. And of course all new ladies welcome. You can learn a lot from Gayle. I have learned a lot from her in every case and she still comes up with very nice ideas.

[@gotdairy]

Although I’m not really new, this was helpful to remember not to over think and over complicate things!! Thank you!!

[@anitaturner2999]

Good morning, Gayle! What a fast and fun little journal. I am so grateful you're here to share your time and knowledge with us. Be safe out there. Love ya!!!

[@gayleagostinelli_ct]

Morning Anita! ❤

[@Sundies_Art]

Wonderful step-by-step instructions. You are a very good teacher. I haven't been journaling for long, but I am inspired by all of your ideas. Thank you for sharing your gift.

[@reneesanchez7696]

Thank you for the refresher on sewing in a signature. And for using paper on hand. For me it is doable. 💚💚💚

[@teresazuehls783]

I'm a beginner to junk journaling and have been watching you, The Paper Outpost, Bitty Penny and several others for a year now. I started out with a 5x7 card journal ( I started as a scrapbooker then into cards now journals). Now I working on five 6x41/2" journals. I like how freeing it has been to junk journal. If I make a mistake I just keep on going with it and it always turns out. Almost anything goes. I have learned so much from you and all the others. Thanks so much for your videos.

[@gayleagostinelli_ct]

My pleasure, Teresa! ❤

[@donitamoore9748]

What a wonderful tutorial for the ones afraid to take that first step into journal making. It is daunting but you are so positive and encouraging and your instructions so clear I want to start a new journal right now! Thank you Gayle for all you do for the journal making community. Have a blessed day!

[@gayleagostinelli_ct]

Thank you, dear Donita! ❤

[@heatherbuechelartistry]

Thank you so much for this, I appreciate it more than you know sometimes there are so many options out there it's easy to get overwhelmed. I hope you'll have more basics like this enjoy your tutorials. ❤

[@venitanelson3448]

Your papers matched your shirt today!!!!

[@odettagonzalez4355]

Love, Love, Outstanding Presentation for beginners tutorial! TFS Gayle❤❤❤❤❤👏👏👏

[@charlean_sherrod]

Hi Gayle, I just love TN journals, and I love your tutorials…. This is a great video, very helpful for the new ones. 💕🌸💕 and fun for everyone 🥰

[@00Mousey00]

Gayle, I loved this back to basics tutorial for the newbies. It makes me want to make a bunch! ❤

[@lindamccoy4063]

This was great! You have helped many new journal makers. I’m not a beginner but I watched anyway!

[@bette-annflood835]

The corner trim tip is what I've had issues with. So thanks for that. Never thought of trimming it. I have this paper also , so makes me want to go make a journal. Lol

[@Kpattee]

I watched this earlier and just realized that I forgot to say hello. So “hi”. ☕️🌻❤️

[@sharonromer6606]

I love watching you make journals❣

[@joannoble4093]

You are a great teacher. I am so happy I know you, Gayle.

[@gayleagostinelli_ct]

Aw, thank you, dear Joan! Likewise, my friend! ❤

[@jonichristian6759]

You are such a great teacher! Always learn something new. ❤

[@joanyoung6508]

Gayle, this is fantastic! You did it again ❤️❤️❤️🙏

[@lindahyem5804]

Very good tutorial. I am putting together a little journal as you talk. It is just like I am sitting with you!! Hugs

[@michelel3372]

This is very helpful, Gayle. I always learn something new from your video's. Thanks so much! ❤

[@loripinard3280]

thank you Gayle for this fun and informative video. it's helpful for us all!! i'm very thankful for your videos!

[@annrhodes4462]

Thank you so much, you are such a great teacher. Nice that you give cheaper alternatives. Love your videos.

[@amyrugala246]

Good Morning Gayle, thank you for being here 😊❤️💕❤️

[@gayleagostinelli_ct]

Morning Amy! ❤

[@thecastiglias9371]

Thank you so much for your tutorial on beginning a journal. All you tips were so helpful. You make your videos so fun to watch! (Kim)

[@colleenmc8450]

This was a fun video! I may see if my great niece would like to try to make one! Thanks for today's video.

[@TheVintageVibes..]

Wow this is such a great video for newbie’s like me. So much information and lots of encouragement !! Thank you Gayle, you are a very good teacher. 🙏

[@gayleagostinelli_ct]

Thank you so much! ❤️

[@rainbowflowerfairy4369]

I took your advice and am watching your Tutorials to get some confidence! Thank you Your videos are very relaxing and many useful tips :)

[@margaretcomella3318]

That was even more fun in double time! 🤭👍❤️

[@deedeeedychance7757]

This is such a great video for newbies. Wish I would have had this when I started 3 years ago. You’re such a great teacher. ❤️

[@deedeeedychance7757]

I watched the whole thing even though I knew everything you were about to say. I think I would watch if you were just shelling peas for an hour. 😄

[@gayleagostinelli_ct]

@@deedeeedychance7757how did you know I love shelling peas? 😂. The thought of it makes me long for summer! ❤

[@katharinefletcher466]

I’m a newbie at junk journaling and this was so helpful and informative Gayle. I have been collecting bits for a while now and have made some ephemera pieces but not had the confidence to make a journal. Having watched this video in which you explained everything so clearly I think I will now be able to make my first TN journal. Thank you so much xxxx

[@gayleagostinelli_ct]

Yay! Go for it, my friend! 👏❤

[@JamieLOVEUMOREJOURNALS]

Always good to go back to basics

[@jeannepadgett344]

Thank you for making this so simple to possibly do❤

[@joannoble500]

I missed this one. I LOVED it!

[@beverlystout7841]

Hi Gayle. What a great tutorial for newbies! I love how encouraging you are & I agree that anyone can do this. Bless you & hugs from Michigan.

[@LiLiJughead]

I followed along and now have the beginning of my first journal. I just need to figure out what to do next.I went to JoAnns to look for that paper. All sold out but they had some others on sale. Thanks for mentioning that you got that from JoAnns!

[@moosem2706]

Thank you so much for the how to begin demo. Much appreciated ♥

[@laurettechandlerthevintage3022]

Hello sis! Happy Tuesday! Running late tonight, time to relax and watch your video until I fall asleep, hopefully soon. Have a blessed day and get lots of retreat prep done! Love you! ❤

[@gayleagostinelli_ct]

Love you sis! Hope you slept well! ❤

[@candicepetri2711]

Thanks gayle. You are so so kind.

[@karrigradolph8199]

I am so excited you did this!! Thank you!! 😍

[@deniseb-g3475]

Good morning Gayle 💜

[@gayleagostinelli_ct]

Morning Denise! ❤

[@cherriberri7161]

Good morning Gayle! I admit just by watching your videos each day over the last several months truly inspired and educated me to create my own journals, you truly are a marvelous instructor! At this point I’m on journal number 6, I’ve been crafter for many years paper and much more and I’m enjoying journal making intensely inspired by you! If I had a wish or request to all the journal master creators it would be for a source to find all the different elements (pockets, tucks, belly bands ect) and the variations of them in one place. It most likely would be impossible I guess since there is such an amazingly wide diversity of all of them. With that said I want to thank you in all sincerity Gayle for all of your unselfish sharing of your knowledge & time! PS: thank you also for introducing all of us to your wide circle of journal creator friends, I’ve happily found some wonderful channels through your KZbin! 💖

[@gayleagostinelli_ct]

Thank you so much, Cherri, for your lovely comment! The best source for a variety of elements, as you request, is my playlist Making Ephemera. I hope it helps folks to have those ideas in one playlist. Thanks, dear Cherri! ❤

[@cherriberri7161]

@@gayleagostinelli_ct everything I said was honest & sincere dear friend! Sometimes we don’t realize how many lives we touch and in your case it’s boundless! Thank you again! 💖

[@debbiev.1311]

Awesome video for beginners...always grateful for your teaching heart!! ❤🤗

[@gayleagostinelli_ct]

Thank you, dear Debbie! ❤

[@becerelli]

Great video. Welcome to all the new folks to this awesome craft. This is a great tutorial. ❤

[@joanfriant2606]

Quick and sweet, good lesson 💜

[@WoodlandInspired]

Hi Gayle💕 Very informative video and awesome for beginners, thanks for sharing. 🤗

[@emilyrogers3271]

I am fairly new to this and I appreciate this tutorial so very much. Tfs!

[@joannedonovan9489]

That's great! Thanks, Gayle!!

[@alicenenigar843]

You are right, I have never seen a signature sewn in this way. I will definitely try it.

[@nancymoore1275]

That was fun and easy🥰. Thanks for sharing!

[@shirleybenson4368]

Love it! As others have said your a great teacher.

[@edie44]

Good Morning Gayle. Great video. 💖💖

[@gayleagostinelli_ct]

Morning Edie! ❤

[@teresahuggins6368]

Loved this. Thanks Gayle!!

[@JoAnn4gracenotperfectionm815]

Fabulous tutorial on how to create a TN!! Yes, it is super cute💕🐬Tuesday hugs

[@nancybeebe7622]

Great Tutorial. Thanks Gayle ❤️

[@Kentuckygal7303]

I still learn from you and I’ve been doing this for over 2 years. When I started, I used a nail as an awl and makeup for shading. You use what you have!

[@natalieanneshaw7879]

Good morning 🌞 gayle hope you r well😊😍😘

[@gayleagostinelli_ct]

Morning Natalie Anne! I’m great! Hope you are too, my friend! ❤

[@loriegaskins7679]

Love this! It turned out wonderful.

[@beverlyjohnson9413]

Good morning, Gayle! How fun to watch this video! I'll have my daughter-in-law to watch! She's getting so frustrated with her first journal!

[@gayleagostinelli_ct]

Morning Beverly! ❤

[@chaselip]

Love this!!! So fun and easy!! Great video Gayle!! You made everything so understandable!!💝💝💝

[@marlostratton1127]

A wonderful refresher for any level crafter Gayle thankyou

[@sandramontague4053]

Hi thank you for showing this . I’ve been watching your videos for a little while now. I really appreciate the way you teach it is easy to follow and easy to remember.for me . 😊

[@Creeative_Pearls]

Hi Gayle! This is even a great refresher for those of us are not new to this!! I thinks me will make one today to celebrate turning the big FIVE OH! Thanks for always inspiring us. 🩷🩷🩷

[@gayleagostinelli_ct]

Happy birthday! ❤

[@patbrez3079]

Morning Gayle! This video was great, love the TN. TYFS! Have a wonderful day and Happy Crafting! 👍❄️❄️❄️

[@gayleagostinelli_ct]

Morning Pat! ❤

[@redrosejcl]

Excellent video, thanks! I think I am going to try this!

[@donnaseeton1473]

A refresher is always good. Thanks for sharing your talents. ❤️

[@donadeam2313]

I would have liked this when I first started journal making. It is a cute little TN. 😊

[@brokencrayons5159]

Can you put a layer of mod podge on top?

[@gayleagostinelli_ct]

Yes! Sure could! It’s great for “sealing” a cover. ❤

[@lilianabriceno4259]

I like it very much, thanks for sharing,

[@josettevaive3895]

My sister was just asking for videos to watch, that shows how to sew in signatures. Thanks for making it easy to find 😂 I love this size journal, I made a soft cover journal before a trip I took a while back.. what fun! I don't always want to put anything on top of my collage either, I just like looking at it 👀 Have a wonderful day and hugs 🤗

[@LynsAlteredArts]

I’m going to save this video in my saved videos for when people on different Facebook groups are beginners and ask about a beginner video. I’ll have some place to link them to. I can’t believe I’ve been making journals for what about four years now and I’ve still never made a travelers notebook, I guess that should be on my to do list.

[@gayleagostinelli_ct]

Thank you, Lyn! Buoyed the best! ❤