Craft with Me - Altered Book Spreads Part 1

[@katherineott7105]

Oh my gosh! Thank you for showing how to refill the stamp pad. All this time I have been buying new ones when they run out! I feel pretty silly but now I know better! Love all of your videos too! Thank for your dedication to us subbies.

[@katherinehazard7580]

Just watching older videos....thank you for letting us know! I really follow your lead on Etsy shops! So thank you for showcasing ones that are awesome!

[@MissDaisyParsley]

Yep, I understand the long winter. It was 65 day before yesterday and then 20 next day and has been snowing here since! We don’t have any flowers out yet though. So over the snow this year! Enjoyed crafting with you!

[@windsongcraft175]

Gayle, You have my head so full of ideas....that I can not tuck anymore into it. Also loved the movie and I agree about Dennis Quaid. I bought the DVD and he sings a song after the movie. He said that the movie changed his life. Tears here also. Michigan is cold again too...It's going to be May tomorrow and we have the wood stove going.....enjoy your evening! Judy

[@jeannieferdinande5805]

Enjoying this series...missing your striped scissors...a comfort for me...funny how I like the familiar...glad you share so openly with us what is on your mind...it is your charm❤️

[@gayleagostinelli_ct]

My striped scissors still come out for sticky, icky jobs! Their time has passed as my “good” scissors. But I love that you miss them! ❤️

[@suemeteer1499]

The altered book started fantastic!

[@angelrose4968]

Antique Papers has BEAUTIFUL DIGITALS!!!

[@patbrez3079]

Love the book page ephemera. 😀

[@lydiagreiser5991]

Love watching your KZbin, you are so inspirational.

[@teresaware7211]

Bless your heart you are missing your mom and dad.. You’ve been mentioning them more than you ever have. I miss mine too so much! ❤️

[@prettypaperpieces8709]

Hi Gayle, I am Loving This Book. Am having a good time...Thanks...Dar

[@charlean_sherrod]

(Tuckage) omg I never laughed so hard, I LOVE it. I wish I could spend the day crafting with you. Big hugs 🤗🤗🤗

[@gayleagostinelli_ct]

Me too, Charlean, me too!!! ❤️

[@retrorx8180]

I bought a GREAT book at the thrift store last night to specifically use to make an altered book. I am likely going to go through all these videos and work on my book. thank you for sharing your process and making it like we are sitting crafting together.

[@decouvertesimagination]

Hi gayle i'm so happy to see this video because i love altered book thank you so much 😍 thank you 😊

[@taylormadejournals9662]

So much crafty goodness !!

[@pamketron]

Glad your hubby feels a little better. Spring colds are the worst. On top of that - ❄️snow again! It’s a little chilly here in Tennessee but the days are getting warmer. Hopefully no snow our way. Prayers for y’all. Hugs! 🤗💕

[@sandyheath9314]

I have a sweet tooth as well, which I got from my dad. He would always want something sweet to "round out his meal". It's funny the things we remember when we were growing up.

[@carolpiakak3830]

Love the way you get more ideas in the middle of doing something, and the new words I learn (tuckage)! Glad prayers are answered and your husband is also feeling better.

[@dawnbish9822]

What a difference a few thousand miles makes. It's been in the 80's here in North Carolina the past few days. Hopefully the snow will end soon and you will be able to enjoy the spring weather again. Loving your videos. Been binge watching for the last few days. Thanks!!!!

[@maudhiemstra3]

Dear Gayle, your video’s are so inspirational, Thank you💐 I need to rest for about an hour every afternoon and your video’s are just the way to keep on my ... and afterwards have a bunch of idea’s for new craftprojects🌞 lots of creative hugs from Maud (the Netherlands)

[@MarjorieSnyder]

Woke up to snow as well and while my iris greens look OK with just the tips showing a little yellow my fig plant had figs on it and they will not make it. You are right longest winter ever. Love your videos they are like visiting with an old friend

[@reneegobel2349]

Again...great info...banner tutorial...weather...Etsy fraud...movie review...tuckage spread...hubby update...ur perky self...reloading an ink pad...sooo much more! Luv all u do! Hugs to ya! Renee from Nebraska

[@gayleagostinelli_ct]

😂😂😂❤️

[@katurato7617]

Love watching your videos. I've learned a lot :)

[@patversteeg1667]

Gayle, I like to decopauge my banners. Gives them a nice shine

[@pamelareeves8759]

Love watching you create and listening to you talk. I have never dine a book. You are so very inspirational. TFS. Have a crafty day.

[@beatrizfernandez5499]

I love it and I making one for me as the same time with you, tks you inspire me everyday to do it, and I am using all staff that I am collecting from secondstores and fleamarket...🌼🌺🌸😍😁

[@JeanetteHouse]

I think the antique paperie pink spread is my favourite in this book so far! Just gorgeous papers. 😍 I like listening to your accent. Some of the things you say and the way you pronounce things makes me smile - like for “sure”, you say “shurrr”; and for “across”, you say “acrosst”. ☺️ xx

[@andreajohnsMyPotteryBliss]

Jeanette House Isn’t it funny how we hear other people. I don’t hear any accent in Gayle’s speech. I am however, a daughter of a mother born in Montana.😉

[@JeanetteHouse]

Andrea Johns I’m a Brit, so I hear an American accent but wouldn’t know State from State. 😊

[@meryltyler2382]

Oh Gayle, I am so enamoured & inspired by you. This has been a marvellous video to watch, & the way you just jump on to your sewing machine is fantastic. I have to get a manual out when I use my sewing machine & feel a complete klutz. Thank you so much xxxM

[@danacolosimo5874]

Hi Gale just wanted to say another fantastic video :) also I am so glad to hear your husband is feeling much better that is great news :) see you soon :)

[@karenevers3146]

Been watching your videos for a couple of months - started with your other altered book tutorial. Haven't made one yet, although my book is ready to go. Just collecting ideas and 'junk'. Love watching and learning!

[@Emmaandlucy743]

I love this album thank you for sharing your talents

[@erika3293]

Gayle- Thank you for bringing this to our attention. I am not on Facebook and so would have no idea about this. I will be vey careful in the future when on Etsy. Have not used Alieexpress since I knew previously that they used designs from clothing in the same way.

[@pamkemmons]

I'm so glad you're doing this altered book. Really enjoying watching this. I started one myself today. It is so much fun. Thank you!

[@iamwhatiam4075]

I used to love walking & bike riding. I miss it. Glad the hubby is feeling better!!

[@ruthh.935]

Great series and beautiful page spreads. Want to try an altered book this way myself. Your videos are very inspiring.

[@helenascott389]

Loving how you pull it altogether, am sticking pages together as I watch you but I keep getting distracted by the JJ fairy doing her magic!!!! Can’t believe you threw away the chunky bit off the glue book!!! Only you could have designed it into a beautiful thing to add to the book and the rest of us would have been trying to make one !!!!!!!Lol. 😻x

[@Jenny-W1910]

glad mr A is feeling better and you got some much needed sleep my friend, you definitely were more "perky" today =) we woke up to 3 inches of snow this morning! it's all melted now. Amazon does deliver on sundays, usually it's a white van going around my neighborhood. looking forward to getting your opinion on the tear ruler. congrats to grandkiddos volleyball teams! "page of tuckage" needs to go in idea book! i so appreciate your loyalty to artists, friends, designers, etc. and thank you for sharing this with us, i would never have known this kinda thing happened. it's beyond shameful! i am really enjoying this series! excited to find a book to alter asap. hugs, take care and be good to yourself xo 💕

[@kerynokeeffe9133]

Hi Gayle. I’m an Aussie and yes, you do have an accent. All Americans do have an accent different to us, however, even in Australia people from the different states speak with slight variances just as you do in the US. We love listening to you speak and try to work out from which area you originate. Over here, we hear American accents very early in life because of the predominance of movies, TV shows, Media etc that is produced in your country, so our ear is tuned quickly. I must add that I really enjoy your channel and look forward to your next episode. Thank you for your commitment to spreading your craft and enjoyment and helping other artists to do the same! 😀🇦🇺💞

[@junegarcia6900]

Amazing as always tfs 🤗

[@mingskatt]

Tip for you about tearing. I will often use my cutting board , holding the paper under the ruler to tear the paper. Tfs all your lovely creations! Love 💕 your channel!

[@Lindal010101]

So happy you are doing this project. I'm a semi-newbie so this is new to me just as I am ready for a new project. Thanks for all your great videos....and chuckles.

[@rfcs4life]

Hi Gayle I love watching your videos and crafting along with you. I do the occasional altered book and you are an inspiration and lovely to watch. I'm from New Zealand and you have an accent to me. 😁🙂

[@ValsCraftsCreations]

Hi Gayle. I really love all yout ideas. I enjoy watching all of your videod. Im new to the jj world and I have learn soooo much from you. Thank you for sharing yout knowledge and all yoit wonderful ideas

[@jessicacearley3188]

Love your videos!

[@dianesample1221]

Hi Gayle, I’m from Australia and yes you have an accent..not as strong as some others I’ve heard..funny how there are so many different ones through the US..we have so many American tv shows now that it probably isn’t that noticeable anymore..you speak very well..love the pages in this video..🌷

[@LindaLap]

It is so much fun watching you. I get so motivated. I love how you can do one take wonders. They always turn out great. I struggle so much and I have to edit, edit, edit. Your videos are great. Thank you so much for what you do.

[@sandrahindmarsh3735]

Well you have inspired me to action, instead of just watching, I have start on a book. What a journey it has been. Learning from my mistakes. Ink first! Lol thank you for showing me the way and inspiring me to take the leap.

[@gayleagostinelli_ct]

Yay!!! So happy to hear you’re working right along with me!!

[@cheryl2455]

Looking good!

[@lidimaparis4799]

Your accent is very pronounced to an Aussie like me! I love the different expressions you use.

[@Kathyjones55]

Oh wow I just downloaded you collage pages, they are so beautiful! I am going to be working on doing some digitals this weekend. Then open an Etsy shop. Lol I am thinking about doing a video. So many thinks to think about. I love your video! 🤗

[@gayleagostinelli_ct]

Thank you Kathy! ❤️

[@mards9648]

Loved it 😍😍😍❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@margaretcomella3318]

I was SO thrilled when you took the mess off of your gluing book!! 🎉 It has been driving me crazy! You were getting less and less page when you tore one out! As a matter of fact, you quit a little early and didn't get it all. Granted, you're cranking out the goodies and I keep organizing my craft room, but we're not talking about me right now. 😄

[@gayleagostinelli_ct]

😂😂😂❤️

[@lynnewillis995]

Love your accent Gayle ☺

[@marilyntorsch3970]

Another wonderful hour with Gayle. Your book is really coming together nicely. I’m working on mine but I can’t make decisions as quick as you do. But it is fun! Thank you for sharing 🤗

[@artymaze]

Thank you Gayle if it wasn’t for you I might not of ever known, there’s more than one shop and yes other designers too that have been affected. As for the papers I have a few packs in my procession and I’m going to use them for collage work as after all they are my designs so maybe an idea for you to use them up too. I hope you are feeling better about it take care xx

[@gayleagostinelli_ct]

Thank you, Andrea! I was trying to figure a way not to waste the paper, so your idea is great! ❤️

[@maraca5797]

Great ideas Gayle! Yes, the post office delivers Amazon on Sundays!

[@tashilongthorp2295]

Loving it, Gayle! Here's a little Gayle Quote for my Life Quotes journal: "Sometimes you've just gotta stop and make life easier for yourself, ya know."

[@gayleagostinelli_ct]

Oh my goodness, to be included in your life quotes journal is such an honor!! Thank you!!❤️

[@reneecullar6446]

You have a northern accent...LOL Thanks for showing us what you do... ( I am originally from the North, but now live in the South)

[@TracieFoxCreative]

'A Page of tuckage!' You really are a hoot to watch Gayle. I am so sorry that you lost money! It really upsets me but I am also afraid that many of us may have been caught out in a similar way. It is impossible for us to know all the digitals and products out there so it is so easy to purchase and use items that are illegal. WE are also breaking the law, even if we do not know it. xx Loving the book xx

[@westendglory9741]

Hi Gayle, yes Amazon does deliver on Sunday. Most of mine get delivered on Sundays. They also drop packages late at night to make sure your item arrives on time.

[@nadianardini7513]

Fun fun fun. Love the flips you made, very pretty. xxx

[@sharonedwards849]

This book is awesome !!

[@joangeorge3585]

Beautiful thank you .

[@lucy7b]

I remember having deckle edged writing paper.

[@jinxmestudio8380]

Love your ideas! I’m following along... but I’m far behind ya, lol. I always chuckle a little at your cute accent and phrases. Keep them coming.

[@melissanorstrom7983]

Would love to find the first video about this book. And would like to know more about the sections and how many pages it was and what it might be at the end. Great video and first subscription and following you.

[@gayleagostinelli_ct]

All the videos related to this book are in the Craft with Me playlist on my channel. ❤️

[@karenb6037]

Yay! You cut off the scraggly page edges of your glue book 😄!

[@lisakerley0266]

Haha YES, Gayle! You have an accent. And I'm in Texas! 🤣 Enjoying this series, by the way.

[@gayleagostinelli_ct]

😂😂😂❤️

[@helenb1344]

Hi Gayle, Thank you for the info on aliexpress and I will NOT purchase anything from them at all. I agree that there is no excuse for theft and that certainly expands to the art community. I am enjoying your video's and thank you for sharing your knowledge and creativity with us. xx

[@debraenea2227]

I had purchased those digitals from Artymaze that you shared. I thought it looked familiar. So sorry that has happened. Glad you talked to Andrea and all is well.

[@karenstclair9420]

I just love your show! You are a journaling machine! Hugs, Kare

[@CraftyDad]

You never cease to amaze me. Love your creativity. : ) Hope it warms up there. It's been cold and rainy here (Northern Indiana). Would love some warm temperatures.

[@karensumner3772]

GAYLE -YOU ARE SO SWEET-AND I SO ENJOY YOUR VIDEOS-YOUR IDEAS ARE NEVER ENDING-WHICH I LOVE-TFS-HUGS/BLESSINGS

[@tabathawalker692]

Hi Gayle I'm just watching this video and yes you have an accent 😂 I'm from Australia and wondered if I had one the other day ❤️

[@rhondaacheson2261]

It has been so fun to watch you work in this book! An altered book is going to be my next project. Omgosh! That movie was so good, even though it made me cry, too. I think knowing it was a true story, pulled on the heart strings even more. TY for another great video! ❤

[@veronicawhite398]

OMG, Gayle, you crack me up! I almost dropped my scissors, I laughed so much. 😄 Yes, you do have an accent to we Aussies. And a nice one at that. Thanks for showing us how to do the... tri-flags?? ( Newbie) That's what I was making while you were chatting...when I almost dropped my scissors. 😄 Hope Mr A. gets well soon! ❤

[@Nahema1978]

I am a quite subscriber, but i must say you rock it. Love to watch, you doing your georgus creations. Oh love this ocer Paper you have

[@gayleagostinelli_ct]

Thank you Karin! ❤️

[@sperrins595]

Brilliant video again Gayle thank you!.. how do you decide which glue to use for what and where?

[@lorigoodman3780]

Thank you for the heads up. I am one who wants to support the artist when I can. Not buy a knock off... I find your videos so relaxing while I am crafting with you. Some days about an hour is just not enough for me! :) Keep doing your thing because I love it! :) BTW how to fill the ink pad was helpful to me. It seems easy, but when your brand new to things pointers help....

[@jetwasik1648]

Wonderful as always! Amazon does deliver on Sunday. The USPS does it for them. Just an FYI.

[@tanjarains3394]

Love how these pages turned out! And you definitely have an accent. One of my college friends was from Montana and sounded just like you... and the only other person I have ever heard say “jeezy peasy,” which still cracks me up. 😉 I lived in North Dakota for a long time and all of the northern states have a distinct accent, more so than here in MO where I live now.

[@dodipc]

Cool pages Gayle! Yes, Amazon delivers on Sunday! 😝

[@shannonfinn4316]

Gayle. Do you have a good video on tea/ coffee dieing paper for JJ. I am not even sure what kind of paper holds up well. (Newbie here but love love love your channel) thanks!

[@CraftyDad]

Here you go: kzbin.info/www/bejne/iIOpaGCtfJ6md9U I watched it quite a long time ago. Lots of great tips! Enjoy. : )

[@messerdesigns2055]

Hi love your art!

[@jaynewood6714]

Use your forged papers as under layers on projects- that way they are not seen, just reinforcement for your original art. I also saw that you use Sophie’s Diary pages that way- totally buried in the bowels of original art.

[@shannonpaul6053]

LOVED that movie and was also sobbing through so much of it. Love your altered book, gonna buy a book and give it a try! I have that gunk and cough like your hubs, it’s so irritating, just want it to go away!

[@judyschultheis]

Watching in 2024…hi, Gayle! ❤️

[@nancyjustice8524]

Gayle just love this process. Can I ask them what you would use the book for. Just wanted some ideas. Love you and your videos oh and yes your talks

[@gayleagostinelli_ct]

It’s a journal like any other really. Lots of writing space on all the journal cards. Some coffee dyed paper pages for journaling. Just a different type of journal. ❤️

[@joyous2kiss]

HI Gayle. I'm just sitting on my bed watching your video and waiting for Amazon deliverer to bring my sticker paper and tab punch. First time using sticker paper, hope I can have success and fun with it. Thought I'd share a little tip about the inks... Do you have Tim Holtz Distress Refresher? It extends the life of Distress products, can be used with Distress Inks, Markers & Paint, other water base mediums. When my ink pad seems to be drying I spray Distress Refresher first, let it soak into the ink pad and it is refreshed then store my ink pad upside down when done so the ink can sink to top, eventually I'll use Distress Reinker when the ink is really low. Hope this helps. I enjoy watching you make the new spreads, I look forward to when I make an altered book journal. I'm currently working on my mom's fantasy journal gift. Thank you for sharing your fun ideas! Have a good evening.

[@gayleagostinelli_ct]

Thanks for the tip Holly! I will look for the refresher! ❤️

[@jaclynhouy9518]

Hi! Gayle, Love your video. Can you tell me what i might need to start. They are so beautiful. thanks Jackie from Galena ill

[@suruha2306]

I'm very glad to see you know about AliExpress! I'm terribly sorry this is happening to you and others! Thank you!!

[@Lore-kg7ws]

Hi Gayle, Really Beautiful xoxoxo : )

[@margaretcomella3318]

That's funny!...about the scissors! I know I've seen you use them and never guessed you didn't know what they were called. A deckle is the screen hand made paper is poured through and the edges turn out more natural...just like how we like tearing our paper to get that kind of edge. They make some book pages deckle edged as well. And btw....I have Fiskars brand of several of the decorative scissors and they're not much better than any other.

[@JournalDreamworld]

Can’t believe you are having snow!!! Its 86 and sunny here in North Georgia! Come on down...lol! Glad hubby is feeling better..😀

[@billiejoethomason6075]

Pinkdragonjj - where in Georgia are you ? I’m in east Georgia near Madison, GA. Just off Interstate 20.

[@JournalDreamworld]

Bille Thomas Im in Buford. Hamilton Mill area very close to Mall of Ga! You are around 55 mi south of me.

[@billiejoethomason6075]

Pinkdragonjj my sister lives at Jefferson & when I visit her we often go to the mall & we go to the Home Depot & Walmart at Hamilton Mill flower shopping.

[@juneribbons5196]

Gayle. Thank you so much for letting us know about Ali Express. It's a horrible thing to claim you are the originator of another artists designs. I hope that they pay fro this. I had heard this before too and was surprised to see some crafters still using that shop. Happy that you heard that the shop you purchased from is no longer selling the Ali Express items ! I had added Ali Express' page to my desktop and when I first herad of thier treachery I uninstalled thier shop. I love your channel and everything you make. These book page banners are very nice. What another good idea of how to use up your book pages !

[@Natalieplee]

Lol lol. Do u have an accent ?? 🤣 For sure !!!! PS I’m in uk and I could listen toYOU all day 💖

[@dallymagno4701]

Hugs ❤️😁

[@lorieduff7126]

Question? On your modpodge , gesso, modeling paste, I was using wax paper so lids don’t stick!! Solution:: However, eventually they get yucky!! So I started using parchment paper!! This is awesome the paper nerved gets sticky or yucky.. so I just thought I’d share with everyone!!!

[@maryhill2105]

Wow Gayle I am so loving this series, I have wanted to do an altered book for so long, my first attempt failed miserably, now I know what I did wrong. Now I'll give it another go. We are in Canada and we woke up the same day and was so shocked by the pile of snow too, we must be in the same weather pattern, but it was gone by the next day, enough with the snow right? Thanks so much for the wonderful channel I look forward to watching and listening to you everyday...Hugs....mary xo

[@Sheree-aka-SherryLynn]

I moved to Georgia from Pennsylvania when in high school. After 50 years I have a Pennsylvania Dutch Southern accent 🤣🤣🤣🤣