Altered Book - Not Made a Journal Before - Try This - Great for Beginners

[@conniebentley9699]

I love the T-band belly band! It’s the first time I’ve seen it.

[@GiKerr]

Thank you. I did the T band for the first time a few weeks ago. Hugs Gi x

[@ruthskiff2899]

Love the altered book with not covering the book pages.

[@Dawn-fz5cu]

Fantastic tutorial!!! I just started my second try at an altered book so this is so perfect to help me as I give it another go. My first altered book failed (the spine fell apart). I love the idea of giving an old book a second life though. Thank you for the inspiration!🥰

[@alisonmitchell4522]

Love this. Am a beginner and have spent many happy hours watching some very talented creators but come away feeling overwhelmed. I actually feel that I could do this. Going to look at some of your other content. Thanks

[@GiKerr]

Thank you so much, Hugs Gi x

[@kelliroditis4948]

Love this video. Have old books coming out of my ears (for crafting I keep telling myself). Now maybe I can actually create something instead of just accumulating papers and supplies! Thanks for sharing 😍👏

[@Coral256]

I absolutely love the butterfly page! Also, I don't trust washi tape for adhesion either, so I run it across the glue stick. It sticks really well.

[@darlenescreativejourney6755]

LOVE YOUR T BANDS NEVER SEEN THEM B4!

[@judygiesbrecht8297]

Great journal project. We could add a bunch of your “Book Lovers” tags, etc… to the pockets. Great gift for an avid reader.

[@ionelena325]

I really would love a series made only with efemera made out of book pages. ❤❤❤ I have initiated yesterday of making an altered book , I have pould of the pages and folded the pockets. My favorite pocket is the butterfly one , I absolutely adore it and I will make some myself. ❤❤❤

[@debbieellebracht9422]

Fun ideas for newbies or old timers. Loved the butterfly wings.❤

[@christineskinner1706]

This is a great idea. Ive been watching another lady doing one but she takes out the opposite or the same page on both sides. I'll look for a free book at the library . Thanks Gi ❤

[@helengibson8196]

I loved this thanks. I followed along and created a basic one in about an hour and a half. Really lovely 🌷

[@sandraford3355]

My first journals were altered books. Ready to do a new one. You’ ve given me some new ideas. Hugs! 🩵

[@GiKerr]

Wonderful!

[@DeniseS-6867]

Beautiful, an Altered book was the first journal I ever made so much fun🩷🪻💙

[@judyantczak8180]

your pockets! so creative! got my brain just cranking full-tilt-boogie!!! and you're in PORTUGAL??? have heard so many fab things about your country - all best, from Fort Worth in Texas!

[@GiKerr]

Thank you so much, Portugal is just beautiful, Hugs GI x

[@irenevdwesthuizen9259]

What a lovely project. I love it.!!!! ❤❤❤

[@Maria-k0]

A great video for newbies like me to try. Thanks! 😊

[@pjtribble7214]

👋 Gi!! I'm going to try this! FYI: Take your washi tape and run it along glue stick (it holds better and last). Have a wonderful, safe, healthy and blessed weekend!

[@donnabarton5]

This is such a wonderful video! LOVE LOVE LOVE IT! Thank you for teaching us this technique.

[@GiKerr]

Glad you enjoyed it Donna, Hugs Gi x

[@joannewachel2505]

I love your t spine belly band idea and how you used your butterfly as a pocket. Your voice is so relaxing. I’ve watched many altered book videos but your approach is so much less planned and fun. I can’t wait to see if you do more to it. Have a nice day, Gi.

[@GiKerr]

Thank you so much! Joanne. Hugs Gi x

[@j.p.childs]

Haven't seen a video yet that does such a good job explaining how to make an altered journal complete with tuck spots and pockets. I may actually try my hand at this. Thanks so much.

[@GiKerr]

Thank you so much!, Hugs Gi x

[@cindyburns7667]

This is a fabulous project, can’t wait to find a book and try it out, thank you 50:11

[@cestmoi1666]

Tank you so much♥ This is just what I needed as a beginner♥

[@ritaswift8313]

Great, thank you for your time and sharing your thoughts and ideas

[@SandysArt-cx5ek]

Very clever. Never tried an altered book yet, but loved your creativity.

[@acraftyperson2012]

DearGi it's me again senior started your altered book It is more at my level. THANKS so much half way through already. And even though I am not finished looking forward to what you will do with the book pages. Your TERRIFIC. You are training me in this wonderful craft , I can understand your passion for this craft ❤❤❤

[@JaymeeKay]

Me too!

[@laurahousemanjohnson7100]

Thank you for making this so easy! I feel inspired to try this now!❤

[@cynthiat6505]

Miss Gi, you are just fabulous!!! How wonderful!!! Thank you so much!!!

[@msgillie111]

Definately will be doing this....thanks for sharing. 😊

[@julief434]

Fab video, thank you. I can't wait to get started altering a book myself.

[@barbaraholt5859]

Great video, Gi. I have finally made this basic one and am looking forward to the next video.

[@fabiennevasseur6411]

j ai adoré votre vidéo et vos explications sont top. Bravo et merci

[@lizellerossouw378]

Love everything you create, Gi xx

[@DoreenLWyatt]

Do love it all ❤❤❤

[@margaretberry5124]

Great way to introduce my granddaughter to journaling. She’s hesitant to start because of binding. Thxs Gi. Have a blessed day. So hot here in LA.❤️

[@teresapowell5066]

I have tons of books and this would be a great idea for how to use them for my practice ideas. Thank you for sharing for this is such an easy project and beautiful.

[@pattyantle7524]

I love this! Learned some new techniques! Thank you!

[@CarolanneWall]

What a wonderful idea, thankyou 😊

[@GiKerr]

Glad you like it!❤️

[@mdesjardins2953]

Have been wanting to do one of these for awhile. Worked along with you and my new junk journal is ready to fill. Thank you.

[@GiKerr]

Wonderful! ❤

[@conniebartch9656]

Really a fun project! TY ❤

[@kimatkins4571]

This video is great.

[@vernaivy2895]

Great ideal do you color dye or paste stuff on glued pages?

[@EmmaFrusher]

Thanks for the great tutorial, I’ve been scared to start a journal but now I feel I can tackle one like this first!

[@lynnleusch1236]

Wonderfully, detailed tutorial. Thank You!

[@blackcoffeeandwildflowers]

I absolutely love how you described each one. This really is a nice tutorial for someone who wants to start an altered book. I have never done one before, even though I’ve done many journals. I do have a couple books here that would be great. So I will save this video and be back! Thank you for this great inspiration! Hugs 🤗❤️

[@lotusflowerpassion]

great idea dear have a book I started have to finish it yet love the pockets to add to it

[@suebailey245]

I love this! What a great idea 🥰

[@GiKerr]

Thank you so much Sue, Hugs GI x

[@jeanettegibbs9148]

Excellent!,

[@janicehetrick3]

I have not altered abook before, thinking i want to make an ephemera holder with one. Thank you for all your great ideas.❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@lyndaanscombe228]

Great idea Gi, I am going to have a go…thank you 🥰🌷❤️🌺

[@GiKerr]

Have fun!

[@CraftyYarnOwlwithDarla]

Great video! Love the variety of pockets & tuck spots!

[@anniej8641]

💝❤💚💙🤍 thank you for all these explanations, to create pockets in a junk journal

[@gilliangarner6225]

Fabulous 😍 I love it 😊 definitely going to make one xx

[@Karin-]

This is great Gi, I haven't made one of these for ages, I had forgotten about them. Great stuff as you say for when brain freeze sets in - Thank you😊 ETA: I was thinking that as you decided against using the digital paper, maybe die cutting some shapes from the book paper and use that to decorate with might be nice?

[@judygiesbrecht8297]

Excellent idea.

[@antonellarumpf314]

Ce que je pense c’est que au commencement du scrapbooking à mon avis c’était récurant employer des vieux livres pour le journaling , cette idée est super intéressante, j’avais déjà pensée faire un mais tu as donné tellement d’idées et je t’en remercie… ❤

[@colleenbuiles9171]

I love this. Especially love how you made different types of pockets just by folding the pages, and the T band too that was cut directly out! Thanks for the inspiration! Hugs❤

[@ruthaitken8823]

Awesome tutorial! 😊

[@WilmaVoermans]

I make altered books for many years now. I use thick books , so I have a good sturdy spine. Gluing the pages is not necesarry for me, because I use some mat paint or mostly paper to embellish the pages. I use the books as memorykeeping/journal/ collage/ artjournal. All in one The story of my familie is so entertaining to look this way. The T pocket you made looks great, I never saw that before , good idea!

[@teresakendall-vd7eh]

brilliant demo

[@jennylawson1980]

Awesome idea Gi! I think I will turn one into a ephemera holder for bigger flowers or birds. Perfect size and what a neat gift it would make too. ❤ Love your ideas!!

[@BeverlynGuerpo]

Actually trying to follow along thank you

[@sherryvanderpool8644]

Getting out a book lol ❤

[@jennifer32949]

Great video, thank you for a reminder, I have had a creative blocks for a while now. This weather in Vero Beach is so hot I cannot even think straight. This is going to be just perfect for me, I am heading to the charity shop now. Also I have lots of washi tape I don't trust either, should I add a thin line of glue before I add the tape. T bands great idea. 😊😊😊

[@GiKerr]

Thank you Jennifer, yes you can add glue to washi tape, Hugs Gi x

[@marleenhallink180]

Thank you so much for this tutorial. I am new to journaling but this is something ai want to try

[@jacquelyndevitte4992]

Thank you so much for this tutorial! I’m really just getting started working with paper but I keep seeing these fabulous journals everybody is doing and the finish is so beautiful. But I have been overwhelmed with trying to figure out how to get it started and…. You just layed it out for us. Brilliant! Ok I’m going to keep watching now on more how to’s. Have a wonderful day🦋From Jax here in Oregon state ❤

[@GiKerr]

Hi Jax, I do agree that starting a journal can be very daunting! So just grabbing an old book and tearing out pages is so much quicker and if you tear out to many it does not matter. Great way to start a little journal/altered book. Hugs Gi x

[@michellelmaher57]

Great ideas!!

[@melonmahfood2439]

Great tutorial!

[@cherylfaetanini5683]

Great video ❤ Thank you for sharing 🌼

[@maryregan7928]

Love this

[@dianneyoung8602]

Love!

[@CarolKnoles-c5m]

Thanks so much❤

[@vickislominski7618]

The sliver of green (the cover of the book) just makes this pop! I'm not a big washi tape fan either, but you've accidentally chosen the perfect color to go with the green! 😊

[@loriegaskins7679]

Lovely ❤

[@jacquelineremus8674]

I need to do this again

[@PatriciaEstes-hv8gi]

We just spent a month in Cascais with our dear friends. Beautiful country.

[@reneebutler7730]

I am so delighted that you did this tutorial. I am one of those who is new to journaling but has yet to make one. So many ideas have popped into my head as what to do.

[@margieryne6220]

I’ve made some journals before but this is a very clever idea! Thanks for sharing it! Stay safe! Hugs!❤️

[@leisacarnahan7647]

Love it!

[@teresabenefield731]

❤❤❤❤❤ love this…. I think I would use the brown tape ❤❤❤❤

[@marjo_loves_art]

Fabulous project! Thank you!

[@patomahony8244]

What a smart idea. I’ve done small albums and journals but I’m not proficient in making them . I also don’t download a lot of digitals as my printer is hopeless . I’ve been wanting to do something to hold my templates of projects I see on videos, your idea is a amazing and easy for me . Going book shopping. Thank you 😀🇦🇺🍀

[@RegenaWallace-ri1ds]

Cindy A Lewis is doing one of these. I haven’t started one yet. I’d like to do some kind of art on some of the pages.

[@crafterintherough]

Oh this is fun! I made a couple of altered books only, but tearing out caused other pages to tear out. 😢 one I reinforced with tape and it worked and one completely fell apart. I will fix that one with stitching. 😊

[@caroledison7548]

I enjoyed this. Thank you I am going to try

[@paintgirlee]

I am currently working on two altered books - however I glued the pages together and hide the torn out area then no tape needed. Love the video and how you are glueing as you go.

[@RuthieAubs]

This is a great way to start journal making but it is also such a great idea for those of us who have done many journals. I've never seen one done like this before and am loving it!! Will be making one for myself for sure! Will love to see how you decorate it and what goodies you create for it!!

[@jaynebrazendale]

Thanks so for this. I was going to make one from scratch but I think I’ll give this a go first. Thanks. 😊🌸🦋🌺

[@elizabethjones2088]

Thankyou for this I’m going to try this

[@ritaswift8313]

Oh I just thought a hand made ruffle out of the pages would look cute also and some old buttons here and there, like make a fold over pocket with a button with wrapped string to close it all out of your book pages

[@sherryhumphries1801]

I have been wanting to make a book journal for sometime now, I’ve collected a few things along with pretty book book covers, what more appropriate way than in a book, thanks for sharing your ideas and suggestions, I really, really like this idea!

[@lucy7b]

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[@angela14962002]

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[@PatriciaBlake-n2e]

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[@FatimaD9]

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[@KarenScraps]

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[@godschild1305]

😊

[@pamelakallen9630]

That is awesome. Some how I always wind up with to many pages. Do I need to tear out more papers I tore out 6-8 pages....or do you have to go by how many pages are in the book . Thank you.

[@mitzimoore3068]

Is there anything other than Gesso to prep the pages if you want to paint?

[@dorteamargueritelinlarsen1463]

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[@caroloconnor1688]

If you are tearing pages from a book that has been glued (perfect binding), The book will eventually start losing pages. If you use a sewn book, which is better, as you tear out pages, be aware that you are also tearing out its other half.