Craft with Me! - Belly Band Pages Inspired by Freida!

[@janscott821]

These are such great ideas! Thank you Freida and Gayle! You are both awesome. 🥰

[@freidagepner2370]

Thank you my friend. I am so glad you liked my ideas. You know I didn’t really do much measuring when I made those signature page. One day I sat down at the desk determined to do something about this pile of strips. So I just laid them out and began sorting through them and began seeing colors and patterns to go together and just began to play with them. I don’t know if you realized it or not but the last page you created it was your digitals on the one I made. I don’t think I’m a genius. Besides if I am then you are one also because I learned a lot about using your eyes to bring different things together to make a piece of art. Love you my friend.

[@gayleagostinelli_ct]

Love you, Freida, my genius friend!! 😊❤

[@freidagepner2370]

@@gayleagostinelli_ct right back at you!❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@hollyjollyjunk7616]

This is a great idea for filling a white page!!!! Thanks Freida

[@freidagepner2370]

@@hollyjollyjunk7616 thanks holly

[@TwilaSue]

I agree with Gayle, these were all genius ideas!! Even artistically challenged folks like me can make this happen!! I went to get some from your Etsy but was too late!! Blessings!

[@joanfriant2606]

Remember the journals made with elastic to hold signatures in? That would make a great way to store your idea pages! Morning Gayle 💜

[@wendyschultz4490]

Yes I agree. A midori style journal would be perfect😀

[@debracrumbaker5131]

I think the same! It would work for holding the pages together but yet more coukd be added.

[@TwilaSue]

Looks like all the YT Crew was on the same page!! That would even allow for her to remove the pages, making it easier to measure, etc.

[@barbarawafer94]

I was just getting on to suggest this exact thing. 💜

[@sueataylor8754]

Yup I was going to say that too. NINA RIBENA in the UK has great tutorials on YT for those.❤❤❤

[@sygarris1]

You could make a three ring binder style journal with your full page ideas. Love those stacked belly bands.

[@wendyschultz4490]

Glad I could help❤

[@visualisednz]

Was so good to see you replicate these ideas from Freida. They are so cool. I hope you recover, or have recovered, quickly from the sleeplessness. I had a night like that last night and I'm totally feeling it. Wanna join me in a cosy corner for a nap?...that will probably just end up being a low-key crafting session. #cantstopwontstop 😂 There's always another night to get sleep. Hugs. ❤ Belinda xxx

[@belindasmith9739]

These are great. You could add mini pockets on some of the wider belly bands.

[@brendalindstam6917]

Good afternoon Gayle!☀️Love these ideas! Thank you for sharing Frieda’s makes! Now I have to get busy and add all these ideas to my “Craft Shares” journal!😮 Have a blessed week!!🤗🙏🏻

[@gayleagostinelli_ct]

Good afternoon, Brenda! ❤

[@billiejoethomason6075]

These are all great ideas ! Thank to Freida & to you for sharing with us 💕

[@heathermitchell9498]

You could make a journal with holes only in the top and bottom of the spine, then use elastic for the binding by tying in a knot then you can slide the pages in and out but they will still be held in by the elastic

[@lesliecaldwell2101]

Good Morning Gayle ❤️ Hi and Hugs!!!!! Today's ideas are great! I think a great idea to hold your pages would be a cover with elastic binding. Then you could slide them in and out.

[@gayleagostinelli_ct]

Morning Leslie! ❤

[@patbrez3079]

Good Morning Gayle! Happy crafting Tuesday all. Such great ideas to embellish a blank page, TYFS! Have a wonderful creative day too! 👍🌻🌻🌻🐇

[@gayleagostinelli_ct]

Morning Pat! ❤

[@lauretteluluchartier8513]

Good morning, Gayle. Rachel makes a journal using elastic cord to bind the pages which are then removable. Might be an option for your page idea journal. Have a great day! ❤️😀❤️

[@gayleagostinelli_ct]

Morning Laurette! I thought about that two! Wonder if I can get it done before my retreat? 🤔❤

[@lauretteluluchartier8513]

@@gayleagostinelli_ct seemed easy enough but I’ve never made on so I’m no help. Lol

[@janawoof9951]

For your loose papers make a travelers notebook style where you can slip them under a stretchy band and be able to take them out or move them and of course add to it.

[@craftycat7212]

You could use a binder with plastic sleeves to slip them into. Love this idea.💕Amy

[@CraftyBeginnings]

Another great video my friend. I'm super excited to try this too. Ty to Frieda for sharing her ideas with you. Ty for all your creations. TFS and crafty hugs.

[@willareeneacealbertini975]

Love the button lace and Freida’s 3 pocket👍 Rest up on the deck and energize 👋🤗❤️

[@heathersullivan8494]

Hi Gayle. I completely understand being a bit off until your children are safe and sound at home. My daughter was away in Spain for a year, and I was a wreck the entire time. You’re such a good grandma for taking care of Alphie. ❤ I love your video today. So much inspiration. See you soon. Have a blessed day. 😊

[@gayleagostinelli_ct]

Hi Heather! ❤

[@nancymoore1275]

So many possibilities, thanks for sharing ❤

[@karenbookout3487]

You should do a no sew journal for the pages you want to keep. Simply add elastic bands to the spine and you can slip the pages in and out

[@btracey]

Frieda you are a genius. Gayle thank-you for showing us how it’s done! You’re the best💕

[@lindadeconcini3678]

I'm glad you liked my FYI on the little girls with poppies digital. Love all the belly bands. Hope you sleep better tonight.

[@tinlizzie4444]

Hi Gayle!! You did an awesome job showing us how Freida created her projects for you!! I like papers you chose to use!! More news ideas that we all can use!! TFS!! Hugs, Liz:)

[@gayleagostinelli_ct]

Hi Liz! ❤

[@ruthhooperjournals]

Hi! I get so happy when you talk about the retreat. Can’t wait!! Hugs!! ❤

[@gayleagostinelli_ct]

It’s coming, friend!!! I can’t wait either! Can’t wait for a hug! 🤗❤

[@cherriberri7161]

Good Morning Gayle! What fabulous belly band ideas! I’m glad you shared Frieda’s ideas with all of us, please give her a huge “thank you” from all. These ideas will most definitely be used by us! Have a nice day and perhaps you can just go chill for a while Gayle, treat yourself to lazy day. Luv & hugz 💖

[@gayleagostinelli_ct]

Morning Cherri! ❤

[@freidagepner2370]

@@cherriberri7161 I’m glad you like them😊 thank you

[@cherriberri7161]

@@freidagepner2370 thank you for sharing! 💖

[@donadeam2313]

The belly band ideas are great. I love how each one is unique and simple to make. They will be great in coordinating papers or colors for the different journals you make at retreat. Hugs

[@novallasuter5265]

My idea books are 3 ring note books and page protectors. The papers slide in and out without stress. Love the button lace and the coordinating belly bands are great.

[@Anja-Hart]

you could make an idea journal that has elastic and then add the new 'ready made' pages as you think of them

[@jeanmorris1182]

Love these premade pages. I am going to use these. Thank you Freida And Gayle. ❤

[@TheJoyNinjaNZ]

When you mentioned another retreat the other day a line from Pride and Prejudice popped into my head “Well Lizzy, on pleasure bent again?” I hope you have a fun time with your friends, receive a lot of inspiration and get some lovely crafting done. I’ll continue to live vicariously through your channel 😂 I will mention that I really loved watching you choose ephemera and put together those sacks - it was oddly satisfying. Go well from New Zealand.

[@missyleftrick5525]

You could make like a travelers notebook type journal so you could add and take out pages whenever you want. (And I believe you measured and said 4 1/2 and 4 1/2 is 8😂😂) I hope your family has a safe flight! ❤

[@PatriciaFrancis-ck9xo]

Yes, gun ideas. Thank you for sharing. ❤❤❤

[@lalagamma4452]

Beautiful and I hope you do your own renditions of other artists. It's inspirational. Huge hugs. Namaste 🐞🐞🐞

[@dianacampanelli3250]

Good evening Gayle, you made me spend money,lol! I went & purchased your faux tape,lol! Loved Freida’s bellybands,thank you for sharing & hope you have a wonderful day 🤗💜🌻💕

[@gayleagostinelli_ct]

Good evening Diana! ❤

[@dianacampanelli3250]

@@gayleagostinelli_ct 💜🌻💕

[@DarcysMixedMedia]

For an idea journal for the pages, you could do the pages in a journal using a midori style binding so you can remove and add pages easily. (I see I’m not the first one to suggest this. 😉) I hope you have a delightful day. Love&hugs 🩵

[@gayleagostinelli_ct]

Thanks Darcy! You too! ❤

[@sallydhondt3974]

Oh, I just love the multiple belly bands, thank you for sharing this awesome idea!

[@jocelynharvey5558]

I use an altered book for ideas and edging on the same book. Everything is there in one place. It is a little thick and almost time to start volume two😊. Love this triple belly and the edgings too.

[@dales2944]

Great to watch you having fun playing. 😊 I made a midori/travellers notebook type of thing, using the video for your original ephemera folder. Then I used elastic headbands (the very large hair ties) to hold the pages in, twine or elastic wouldworkjust as well. Very simple and easy to make. ❤❤xx

[@paigelim4453]

Hi Gayle, I love your edge-trim book you made/are working on, and the idea of a way to make an idea book with pages. I think a binder with polyvue sheets in it would work well because you can see the decoration/idea, and easily remove it from the sheet if you want a closer view. I'm hoping you have a lovely day. Thank you for sharing.

[@gayleagostinelli_ct]

Hi Paige! ❤

[@debbiethompson1320]

Good morning Gayle❤. Today I tried four times to watch your video and four times I fell asleep (cause I didn’t sleep well last night either). The last time I started dreaming. It was toward the end of your video when you say “Bye”. In my dream you were leaving my house after your video, and I yelled out “BYE. You know I always say bye to you at the end.” I must have actually yelled it out because I woke myself up! 🤣🤣. I did finish actually watching your video and love the projects of the day. Hope you get some rest, my friend. Have a grateful day and I’ll say hello and goodbye in the next video! 😁💕

[@gayleagostinelli_ct]

😂😂. Morning Debbie! ❤

[@WoodlandInspired]

Good morning Gayle💕 Awesome page ideas and great way to use up our scraps. I must have slept like a log last night I don't remember anything. 😂 Busy day today for me getting all your wonderful subbie orders made. Thanks for again for sharing my shop and all you have given over the years. Have a fabulous day, super big hugs! 🤗

[@PattysPaperDesigns]

Hi Celeste, I knew that would happen 😊 I had to really restrain myself. I want some of your Christmas goodies. I will get them in time. 🤗

[@WoodlandInspired]

@@PattysPaperDesigns Lol, Gayle is a trouble maker 😂

[@gayleagostinelli_ct]

Morning Celeste! ❤

[@jackylooney7361]

Afternoon Ms Gayle love these. Simple but looks good and use up scrapbook paper. Have a few days I need to rewatch. Thank you for all you do.

[@gayleagostinelli_ct]

Good afternoon, sweet friend! ❤

[@junellancalade1879]

Good morning Gayle!! How fun are these ideas?? Can’t wait to use this in my repertoire. So cool. Every time you talked to poor Alfie, all I could think is “What’s it all about Alfie”…🎶🎶 lol Thanks for sharing and all you do. Sure appreciate you! Have a wonderful day! 💞💕Hugs!!

[@vanessarussell7997]

Good morning Gayle. I really like the belly band pages. Enjoy the rest of your day.

[@donnabauman]

Good HOT morning, Gayle! These are perfect to pull out for that certain journal ❤ Thank you Gayle and Freida 😊

[@gayleagostinelli_ct]

Morning Donna! ❤

[@cindymatthewsarrowdalearts6449]

Love these ideas. Can't wait to get at 'am. But oh, my, i was shouting at you through the days, saying, "4.5 x 2 = 9!!" ;--)

[@annehahn9240]

Good morning Gayle! What great ideas from your friend Freida, thanks for sharing! 🩵🦋🩷

[@gayleagostinelli_ct]

Morning Anne! ❤

[@lisanelson4204]

Uber fun Gayle. Trying this now. Well one anyways. It's 5 here and super hot in Salmon Idaho.96. Hugs and loves. Lisa Have a great night.

[@debp5553]

These are such great ideas that Frieda inspired you to do! I will be making some for sure! Thanks so much my friend! 🥰❤

[@Kpattee]

Morning, Gayle🌻🎶❤️☕️🐕‍🦺

[@gayleagostinelli_ct]

Good morning, sweet friend! ❤️

[@TwilaSue]

Good morning Gayle & friends! Love all of these. The last one would be a good way to use up all these envelopes people have been saving for me!! Hope everyone is staying cooler than we are here in Kansas! Saw a funny from someone in St. Louis where the Arch was melting! My flowers are barely hanging in there. However, it does make for good crafting days - too hot to do chores, guess I have to craft! and quoting Gayle’s son-in-law “don’t’ threaten me with a good time”! 😂 Blessings to the YT Crew and the Agostinelli family!

[@gayleagostinelli_ct]

Morning Twila Sue! ❤

[@nancynorris9822]

Cute variety of belly bands! TFS 🤗

[@susanchamberlain9226]

Good morning!! Freida's ideas are great!👍 I don't mind random make days as it's always fascinating to see what you will do!😊 You definitely unhoarded some paper!😘 Onwards to Challenge Wednesday!🎉 Have a good day!😁❤️

[@gayleagostinelli_ct]

Morning Susan! ❤

[@joannedonovan9489]

Those belly bands & pockets are cool! And the pages are already set up & ready!! I'll bet you enjoyed having your husband & dog down there with you! (You don't usually get company, right?!!)

[@cindy77277]

Good morning my dear friend, it’s overcast and raining here today. I enjoyed this video. So many great ideas using belly bands. I hope that you and Mike have a great day today. Take care and I will see you in the next video. Your friend Cindy, from a small town in Northern Ontario, Canada 🇨🇦 ❤️❤️❤️🙏🙏🙏

[@gayleagostinelli_ct]

Morning Cindy! ❤

[@carolm4094]

More great ideas! Enjoy the rain and cooler weather you’re having. We’re in a drought and having 97° to 100° days.

[@terryroe7713]

I LOVE this video. I’ve already made 4 of each project.

[@karensimmers7540]

Hello Gayle! Thank you sharing these ideas! Can't wait to try this one out. As others have suggested for storage, use elastic. But I would love to see you make a journal for yourself for your idea journals. I know you like to buy the works of other people, but it would be fun to watch you create just for yourself. P.S. I have been recovering from a lengthy illness and I watch your videos every morning. It is a great way to start my day. Thanks again ;)

[@gayleagostinelli_ct]

Hi Karen! Hope you are feeling better, my friend! ❤

[@merrybadolato1162]

Love all your ideas

[@carolpowerslavenderdreamsc1599]

Good morning Gayle!! Love these belly band ideas. I was thinking the same as everyone else. Making an elastic band in a journal cover to be able to pull pages out. 😊 Have an awesome day...💜

[@gayleagostinelli_ct]

Morning Carol! Check your email, my friend. 😉😊❤

[@debbiev.1311]

Super bellyband pages inspired by Freida!!🩷 Love the button lace page edger by Shelli too!! 🩷 Hope you get a good nap/rest in after Emily has finished up!! 😘💤 Edit addition...earlier in video you mentioned your fam on their way home from Europe(& again @ end of video)...praying for Safe Travels!!! 🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼

[@karensumner3772]

SUCH LOVELY BELLY BAND PAGES -WONDERFUL FUN VIDEO-TFS-HUGS/BLESSINGS

[@susanyarbrough30]

Love these page ideas! Thanks for walking us through them! Hope you sleep better tonight! 😊

[@sueataylor8754]

Good morning Gayle & Mike & Alfie. ❤❤❤

[@gayleagostinelli_ct]

Morning Sue! ❤

[@nicolinavincelli9369]

Good Morning Gayle, new way to make more epherema, love it, thanks for sharing, big hugs Gayle.

[@gayleagostinelli_ct]

Morning Nicky! ❤

[@StampforLes]

Good morning Gayle! TFS - these are great ideas for journal pages!

[@gayleagostinelli_ct]

Morning Les! ❤

[@reneebarger5194]

Good morning Gayle & crew. I really needed a little chuckle this morning. Hope to get my hair cut before my physical therapist comes today. Love the trio belly bands, perfect for gnomes to peek out of.

[@TwilaSue]

Good morning Renee! That’s a great idea of the gnomes (or anything) peeking out! Love that! Good luck with your physical therapy.

[@gayleagostinelli_ct]

Morning Renee! ❤

[@reneebarger5194]

@@TwilaSue thank you TwilaSue. I love my PT. She has helped me relearn to walk after my extensive spinal surgery. God sends us people to help us with life challenges. Like the Gayle YT crew 🥰

[@colleenmc8450]

I almost missed this wonderful video! I love it all! ❤

[@nancivessells1909]

Cute ephemera. You got a lot done. TFS

[@amandasueday9295]

I put my full page ideas in a page protector and then in a binder.

[@cindyc7690]

Love the belly band ideas! Thanks for sharing. I was going to suggest a journal with elastic things to slip your idea pages in and out, but see others have already suggested that.

[@judithdavis7437]

Wow!! Who knew? Three on a page!? No they all look great! I’ll give it a shot!

[@donnaswisher8408]

Hi Gayle. Always good to learn new ways of doing old ideas. These will add more variety to our journals. Thinking I might try some book pages and guest checks (not sure these will be long enough on a full size page but like you I like different size pages. (Another way of adding variety to our journals). And I wanted to mention...you know how we cut off the binding on gathered lace. Well that binding looks great weaved in and out of the punched holes on the page edge. Also on edges of bigger tags and journal cards. 😊 Could have watched you for another hour. Seems like our time just flew by. TFS Hope you have a great day. 🌞

[@gayleagostinelli_ct]

Hi Donna! ❤

[@tatianar1313]

Good morning, Gayle. Hi and hugs to you, too! Such great ideas for the belly band pages! Thanks for sharing. ❤❤❤

[@gayleagostinelli_ct]

Morning Tatiana! ❤

[@michelletrevethan9945]

Good afternoon, I'm grandog sitting this afternoon, love the pages you made xx

[@gayleagostinelli_ct]

Good afternoon Michelle! Enjoy your doggie! ❤

[@PattysPaperDesigns]

Good morning Gayle! These pages are so cool. They are simple, fun, and really pretty. I think making pages is one of my favorite things to do. TFS Freida's ideas. Take care and I will see you tomorrow. I love you friend 😊🤗❤

[@gayleagostinelli_ct]

Morning Patty! Love you too!! ❤

[@47kristi]

Love all the great ideas. Tysm for sharing.

[@katcapa2367]

Hello Gail...Thank You Freida great ideas.....Yes Groovey on camera will be awesome. I have been collecting

[@diannechapa5097]

These gave me a lot of ideas. Thanks for the inspiration.

[@paulacampos6311]

That’s what I use when I heat press my sublimation tumblers that’s a good idea of how you use it

[@liekmacgillavry277]

Morning Gayle 🙏🏼🧸

[@gayleagostinelli_ct]

Morning Liek! ❤

[@tootsfour956]

Great idea, Freida! Thanks, Gayle. Blessings

[@sherryliberto6749]

These ideas are great ! Thanks for sharing. Have a fabulous day. ❤❤❤

[@gayleagostinelli_ct]

You too, Sherry! ❤

[@tannabella6071]

Love these ideas! Tfs! Blessings!💕

[@tammyschultz4173]

Hi Gayle! Maybe you can use a 3 ring binder with page protectors to use as your idea book for folks to flip through and then they would be removable and easily accessible to use? 😊 Just a quick thought! Freida's ideas were cute and thank you for sharing the process!

[@gayleagostinelli_ct]

Hi Tammy! ❤

[@bohohippiebySonja]

Who knew there were so many ways for belly bands? Not me.... Love that lace with the button dangles! Get some rest sweet lady! ❤

[@GingerUrban-f3z]

Good morning girlfriend 🌞🌞🌞. You have an edge book!!!!! AMAZING 💜💜💜. I am in awe, wow wow wow. I'm trying to figure out how I can make all your creations in my lifetime, 😅😅😅. I hope to have another 20 yrs. give or take. I just did a bunch of fussy cutting and there were a few belly-bands that I thought I could jazz up &&& lots of belly-band size scraps. I'm working on a prayer/Bible study journal for a friend and I want to add a couple belly-bands. I 💕💕💕 the 3-part ones. I'm going to take your advice and get a manual die cut machine instead of the Scan-n-Cut. And I guess Temu has loads of the die-cut thingies for cheap. And the videos that demonstrated them showed that they're decent quality and cut really good. Ok, I'm done babbling lol 😂😂😂. Thx for sharing your amazing creations 😊😊😊

[@gayleagostinelli_ct]

Good morning, sweet friend! ❤️

[@heatherdenise1975]

🤎🪪Good morning Gayle!🪪🤎

[@gayleagostinelli_ct]

Morning Heather! ❤

[@enchanteddreams7166]

Good morning, sweet Gayle! Hi Mike! lol, I hope you both have a fabulous day 💗

[@gayleagostinelli_ct]

Morning Lorie! ❤

[@donitamoore9748]

These are great belly bands! Just thinking about how you could load them with journal cads and ephemera. Have a Blessed day!

[@tammynick6396]

Temu is addictive. Cheers

[@gayleagostinelli_ct]

Temu is an unscrupulous company that has used my name in their KZbin advertising without my permission. 😡

[@Maggiesplace48]

Love these belly band Gayle, thank you so much for your lovely video and idea's...Kia Kaha Stay Strong...❤

[@cindyconrad201]

Use one of your beautiful journal covers but use elastic to hold them in.

[@natalieanneshaw7879]

Good morning 🌞 gayle ❤ 😊 happy Tuesday

[@gayleagostinelli_ct]

Morning Natalie Anne! ❤

[@mindybeveridge8377]

Good Morning, Gayle!

[@gayleagostinelli_ct]

Morning Mindy! ❤

[@deniseb-g3475]

Good morning Gayle 💜

[@gayleagostinelli_ct]

Morning Denise! ❤

[@kimberlyobrien5912]

I’ve got to know where you are that is so cool! I’m in SC and we are in a long stream of upper 90’s with no end in sight!

[@gayleagostinelli_ct]

I’m in Montana! 😊❤

[@janetbowen7237]

When you have kids you think...will I ever sleep again. Oh , yes when I retire. Lie, lie, lie. Now that you can sleep as much as you like, you just can't sleep period. I feel you. I'm the same way. Most nights no sleep.

[@johayes7953]

Hi Gayle. When we were in lock down for COVID, I started an “idea journal” since I loved all the new stuff I saw. What I did was took a pastel yellow sheet of paper, on top right corner, I put name of designer and project. Then I wrote directions (measurements etc). Once I made the pocket or whatever, I slipped it in a page protector. I don’t have mine in a 3 ring binder, I just put a ring through top so I can easily flip through, but a 3 ring binder would work too. That way, I can just take the project I want to duplicate and have directions just in case I forgot how to make. It works well for me. Might be good at retreat ?.

[@teresasmith5455]

For an idea journal could you make a 3 ring journal.

[@lucy7b]

Good morning Gayle ❤❤❤

[@gayleagostinelli_ct]

Morning Lucy! ❤