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[@raelynnreffruschinni8802]

Your eyeglasses comment took me down the rabbit hole! it seems they were first invented In Italy around 1300. The first discovery made was looking thru a bowl filled with water, then a flat bottomed glass ball in order to read text. This then led to making convex lenses. Those old books sure are beautiful!

[@joanpettitt7786]

My god. You really turn nothing into something.❤

[@birdie399]

You bring new meaning to … turn over a new leaf. Thanks for the video.

[@fluffyspit]

Is everyone else screaming “it’s upside down Pam!” 😂

[@keenyaBKraftHappy]

Ahhhh leaf journal? I can't believe this fabulous project exists in real life. It belongs in a fantasy wonder land of pretty flowers and fairies...and mushrooms. Lots of pretty mushrooms😊 😊😊😊

[@natalierozean5989]

Oh my! Holy Crap! I love this idea! I have an indoor RUBBER TREE PLANT and ELEPHANT EAR PLANT dropping huge leaves. At the same time I just won an eBay bid on a 50+ piece of vintage post cards and photos! On top of that I went to Dollar Tree and grabbed my usual stash of random sparkly things I didn’t know I needed. I got notebook rings, adhesive cork board sheets, bakers twine and Kraft paper rolls. THEN, I came to YOU to look for a way to display the huge collection of postcards w the journal I’m working on. I didn’t want to cut them up since many are rare black & white vintage photo/ postcards. I was thinking “wouldn’t it be great if I could create a botanical type notebook and present it with the journal?” I absolutely knew YOU would be the creator with a 1 of a kind idea. One that I could start on immediately w items I already had! TaDaaaa! the FIRST vid that pops up is THIS!!! Im gifting a Native American journal to a friend, so the leaves will be perfect! How rare when the universe is on the same page as you are! Orr... at least you and I are on the same page. You run with it QUICKLY B4 something changes. (before a butterfly flaps it’s wings and reroutes my entire evening! As always THANK YOU! PS: Idk who’s goofier? You or Your sweet pup! 😂.... Or maybe you need to open a window and let some of those glue fumes out?!! 😂 NOoo! I’m JK! I’m having fun w you! Maybe I need to let the fumes out??! You’re fantastic as always! So much FUN & REAL to watch! You just keep doing you!

[@mouseydeb3245]

G’morning Pam and Sunny. I am drinking coffee with 2 or 3 tiny bits of paper floating in it. Glue, Nuvo drops and alchemy wax smears on my hands, the end of my nose and on cup handle. I used to be soooo picky, but I am learning Fly By the Seat of My Pants. Also found out the world does not reverse polarity if I goof up crafting and coffee is fine with paper bits in it. 😆 omg… those antique French books are so yummy. Awesome haul. Your leaf jj is great! Enjoyed it. Thanks for the ideas and the company. 💕

[@helenascribe210]

"The world does not reverse polarity if I goof up." Words I should put on my craft room wall😊

[@cynthiaakacyndsmith6539]

Look like fun, do not confuses your gelatos with chap stick. The battle of the ups= and downs.

[@janetvisochi-baum7572]

so i hit pause and ran outside with a sheet of copy paper YEP lol - i found the perfect sized leaf to do this lol - what a great journal Pam - and those French books are wonderful - thank you for sneaking your adorable Sunny into the videos - he makes me SMILE each and every time - and there are days where i really need that - be well and thank you for all you do Pam xx

[@denisestreitman3916]

I’m sitting here laffin my ample behind off & my hubby looks at me like I’m cra cra because he watches lots of videos (golfing ones) & he never laffs. Luv it

[@robinsutton4952]

I had to laugh. Who watches golf videos? Then my friends ask, why do you watch art videos? I reply, why aren’t you?

[@littlebirdie2]

Hahaha!!! I’ve found my ‘birds of a feather’…!!!!!

[@robinsutton4952]

@@littlebirdie2 now that made me Tweet!

[@louanntampos8617]

I've been watching Pam for at least a year. She's been one of my favorite since the beginning and she always makes me laugh! She is real and honest and I just love her art and her love for what she does and life itself!! I tell my grandkids she's my good friend, like y'all said birds of a feather!!

[@darleneroach2848]

Love, Love, Love! You Have An Extremely Winning Personality. Love to listen to your process thoughts, so uplifting…

[@angelatucker2886]

I'm so glad I found you!! You have brought so much joy into my life!! You keep me laughing!! I stumbled across Treasure Books, then found you!! I have just finished putting my first journal together for my dear friend!!! You explain everything so well, but I cant stop laughing at you!! I run in and tell my husband something you said, and show him Sunny!!! Thank you so much for your talent!! Love from Sotheast Texas!!!🥰🥰🥰🥰

[@AikunIhana]

Enjoyed once again Pam...just need to correct one thing; with 28 individual sheets of paper with this style of bindning you only get 2 outta each... so 56 pages total... should you folded them in half and bind differently from the middle, you'd get the 112 pages 😘 I'm so so sry, but my inner perfectionist demanded me write this. Hugs from Finland

[@JellicleKat]

Fun idea but since I don't have anything like that in my vicinity I'll have to stick to cardboard. But you know what would be fun? To make a shape for each season. Like for the fall do a pumpkin and whatever. Or for a holiday, if you celebrate them that is.

[@sandrasimard1808]

Gellato sounds like a kid of ice cream, mmmm

[@allisonjames2923]

I’m thinking you could use thin strips of cardboard to make leaf veins, then create a leafy texture with tissue paper glued over the top 🤔 then paint it to look pretty. Cool project though

[@hudsonsailor54]

Fun project. I'm glad you shared the hole punching mistake because you included a fix. We can all use that help:)

[@reginaprovenzano8454]

“Leaf! Leaf! Am I recording?”…..🤣❤️ I completely love you and crafting with you! So much fun🤣👏❤️

[@tantefee3968]

i fell in love with that journal at first sight !

[@ThePaperOutpost]

Hi Tante Fee! You make me grin from ear to ear over here! :)

[@tantefee3968]

@@ThePaperOutpost giggle ... be done by as you did :-)) (hope the proverb ist right - writing from northern germany) love, fee

[@LizardMoGold]

Love this! Thanks for the tip on sanding edges -- very cool. And thanks for sharing the wonderfully strange little French books printed in the 1800's. How fun!

[@carolek2090]

My friends little girl is always gathering leaves so you just gave me a great idea for her. I am making the leaf shape journal but filling it with pages that she will love! I am adding clear pocket pages so she can add her leaves she puts between wax paper. Thanks Pam!

[@gracejohnson1926]

Sweet idea💝

[@Zandain]

Lovely leaf books! 👏 and I adore the old French novels too. They were printed between 1827-1848 and functioned as weekly novels, printed on the cheapest paper, so everyone could afford them. Sorry, I got all excited, it's my metier of old!! p.s. first spectacles were made in Italy, in the 13th century. The home of hand-blown glass 😉 Sunshine, you're gonna need more rest, if you want to help your Mom with the commentary...can't be falling asleep on the job, sweetums 💤💤 Hello from Denmark 🌱🌸

[@beckyb4074]

Very nice find you have of the small French books. Thanks for sharing, otherwise I would have never seen such. And of course, thanks for sharing that adorable Sunshine face, I can never get enough of seeing that. Your leaf journal looks amazing. Glad the storm gave you no problems. Take care and God bless you and yours. Sincerely Becky B from Arkansas

[@peggyanderson9952]

I enjoy your videos so much. Thanks you for showing us you can use recycle paper, small peices of cloth, and so much more. Thanks you for your insight and light. Your little dog is the sweetest. ❤🙂

[@soozg]

Pamela,,,,,you make me laugh!! Who needs a comedy club, when we have you! I have not experienced the joy of waking up in a sweat thinking I need to rush to make my own leaf journal. (I am waiting, quite patiently), of course. You have an adorable personality. That's what keeps me coming back to watch and enjoy more tips and tricks to junk journaling. I love your ease of skills, and awesome ideas. Sunshine the puppy is my favorite. Can we clone him?? Thank you for making my day!

[@helenascott389]

As clear as mud!!! But you are so brilliant at sorting it out. Wonderful happy video, laughed my way through it. Lifts the soul. No chance of any leaves that big in Northern Ireland but I mentioned to the hubby we might have to find a botanical garden, not our normal hang out and go “acquire “ some leaves!!!!!🤫🤫🤫 lol. Love the new presenter, very good looking!!! TFS 😻x

[@nancyhansen8505]

If you glue the paper to the sheet first you can cut it out accurately. Just a suggestion. Love the idea of a leaf journal.....

[@patticombee]

I love your videos and especially the thoughts from your pup. I laugh so much with you. I wish we were best friends.

[@lindavazquez589]

OH elephant ears for a bigger book? I have been challenged. Can't wait! Thank you for sharing!!

[@MiaT369]

I always suspected Sunny was the mastermind behind this operation, with that interlude, my suspicion is confirmed 🤣

[@soozg]

Absolutely correct in your assumptions! Right? He is totally lovable, and adorable!

[@FayeDarling65]

Oh Pam I just love your honest tutorials it’s so refreshing,nothing in this world is perfect. Modge podge 😂😂😂🦩🇬🇧🐇🦋

[@lalagamma4452]

Neat leaf Books!!! Those little books are super cool!! TFS. Namaste my dear sweet friend 🥰🐞🤗

[@lorilewis6909]

You make me smile! I love your carefree style it helps me let things happen and not stress over them, thank you so much for your videos!

[@lindafrese749]

From minor leaf surgery with a scalpel (a/k/a craft knife) to lots of smooshing to masterpiece with laughs and a wonderful surprise collection to boot!! Thanks for a good relaxing time!

[@smccullou6559]

Those little French books are amazing

[@janscott821]

This journal is so cute! I just love nature. 🥰. I adore old books. Yours are amazing.

[@patriciaclements2727]

Love your leaf journal 📓and so glad you demonstrated that I am not the only one who sometimes flips things over or makes “orientation” mistakes! You are too funny for words in this one. I’m addicted to your videos.

[@alicejump2290]

Clever! Blessed and safe days!

[@Austin_99162]

I love listening to you 😊, love your attitude and sense of humor; the crafts are great, too. Thank you for making me smile every day

[@denisestreitman3916]

The purple leaf at the back of the journal is GORGEOUS

[@suruha2306]

That's neat! I have a leaf already, but I can get more. Southern magnolia leaves work good! They're quite large like yours. Similar shape, too. Some of the flowers are as big as dinner plates! LOL Mine was dried. I gave it several coats of matte medium, each side, and it became a lot more durable and pliable. It's like leather, now! LOL It never occurred to me to make a book out of these leaves! I will do this! Thanks! Su

[@alicethomson8542]

Your own "loose leaf notebook"! Do you get avocados from your tree? Will the Mod Poge keep the green leaf green?

[@pma613]

You are so much fun to watch and I learn so much about scrapbooking and making journals. Thank you.🌱💛

[@arizonamonarch]

OMG Pam, that is beyond cool!!!! I live in the desert and would have to pay to have leaves like the ones you go and pick from the trees in your yard. That has to be one of the coolest jj's I've seen yet.

[@melodylebeau2190]

Love this!! Who else would have thought a leaf could be this gorgeous!

[@StudioTinidril]

Love this idea! I'm making a "fake" avocado leaf because they don't grow here (Oregon) and using glue to create raised veins on the outer covers!

[@nettieletkeman5978]

You are so entertaining and hilarious Pam. Hope you are having an awesome day. 😁🇨🇦

[@anntowle1706]

I was just doing a little research on handmade deckle-edged paper for a project. I love the look of it and adore your little French books. Interestingly, with as much as we are drawn to the look, in the past books with deckle edges were considered of poor quality because the paper had not been trimmed. I find the odd construction of the books charming. The uneven pages and the single area of stitching would seem to support the idea they were inexpensive when they were made. It would be interesting to know their subject matter and audience. Thank you for sharing them. I'm enjoying watching your videos and I am thinking of making one or more of the full-page journals to help organize some old family pictures and odd bits. I love the look of the leaf journals, they are so pretty.

[@Danigirl73]

Those leaves books are so cool. Im definitely gonna give it a go. Omg...i love those little books, so interesting how they were put together, and yes, we have to figure out how to make the edges look that way for our journals. Tfs

[@jennieadamsMM]

It would be so cool to have one of your beautiful gigantic leafs as a template freebie in your newsletter. Or, for sale as a digital in your shop. I have not seen a leaf this size in the Midwest, doesn’t mean there isn’t any. 🤪🤪 🤗💕🦋

[@amyrugala246]

I live in the Midwest also and never seen such a big, perfect leaf this. Beautiful!

[@jennieadamsMM]

@@amyrugala246 I’m in Iowa.

[@jennieadamsMM]

@@kathysunshine699 😳 ❣️ 💖

[@darlenem4940]

A flower bud football...lol. I just love listening to you. You're so funny

[@conniebentley9699]

I didn’t know anyone else said, “get along little doggie “ or sometimes, “move on l’il doggie “! I said it before and I’ll say it again-you bring so much laughter and fun into your videos and my life! 😂😋🙃

[@lyndamurray4811]

That was a fun video Pam!!! You say the funniest things while crafting!!!

[@shariyoung4064]

Love this book. I’m going in search of a large leaf. Speaking of glasses, I get bifocal readers. Love them.

[@bettylongshore9594]

Loved watching you work on the leaf journal, but the French books....OH, MY, GOSH!!!!!! Pam, what a find!!!!!!! They are adorable!!!!! I would love to hold one in my hands! They are fabulous!!!! I'm so glad you are not going to tear them apart!!!!

[@sherryvanderpool4024]

Such a cute journal

[@ChristineRhodes-d9z]

You are perfect for a comedy show lol. seriously, thank you for teaching us.

[@WoodlandInspired]

According to google glasses were invented in the 13th century, glass blown lenses. Lol! This looks fun Pam I have huge maple trees in the yard and thought it would be fun to try one of those. Love those French books I would be putting them on a shelf to look at, super cool. And Mr. Sunny bo bo is a natural putting that paw up there to get our attention, he is to much. Have a good day and take care!

[@dalianyui5763]

Maybe a funfact about your precious french books at the end :) the bookpress which allowed the printing of the books was invented in 15th century (in europe, in asia printed books from the 8th century were found so they already seemed to have a technique.) ☺️

[@lollymindel2039]

So many outstanding clever ideas!

[@pamelacrabtree2296]

I needed to laugh today and Boy did you provide it😁‼️‼️‼️In these stressful times laughter doesn’t always come easy,Thank you👍

[@bettyswinford5886]

Oh Lord,you cracked me up Pam.All you had to do was turn the cardboard over on your first try.Would have saved a little time. Love watching your videos.We are coming to Fl. for the winter next week.

[@charlottehorton581]

Can't wait to do one one your journals by myself thank you

[@dalianyui5763]

I’m currently studying a lot for my exams at university. I love love love to watch your videos when I take a break. Seeing you craft is so relaxing and inspiring! ☺️

[@ThePaperOutpost]

Hi there and happy studying! Yes, sometimes the brain needs to rest and recover :) Enjoy!

[@terriwyatt8676]

I am an old Aleene's craft show fan , that said i used brown craft paper( crumpled up ) and drew the viens with hot glue( on the card board) when you rub the craft paper, the viens show through and are slightly raised.

[@gracejohnson1926]

Beautiful results!!! Pam you had me literally 😂 LOL...lil French books are adorable...(I think a mouse got at some pages 🤣😂🤣)

[@bellnorton1691]

What a delicious idea.

[@brendabrown8027]

These leaf journals are the coolest ever! Now I want to go leaf hunting! Your wrestling with the Mod Podge,pealing it from around the edges and then pulling the entire thing out,cracked me up. That's the kind of things that happen during my crafting too. Seriously, these are fabulous!

[@deboraarcarola8563]

The leaf books are gorgeous. I hope I can find a leaf as big as yours. Truly enjoyed spending time watching your tutorial. You always make laugh and I so enjoy your lovely soothing voice and jokes. And of course, talking for Sonny (Sunny). God bless!

[@donnaswisher8408]

Great project Pam. I will jump on board the leaves and trees train every time. Love them! TFS Hello to the feathered and furry family. And Papa too. Hope you have a great day. 😁

[@mariaalma8419]

And Sonny is adorable ☺

[@shericemitchell6230]

Omg! You are awesome! Lol! I thought this was a live. I was chuckling the whole time! ❤❤ Thank you so much for being you! I've never seen any of your stuff before but I'm following you immediately because I adore your personality! Your "technical" terms- oh, chef's kiss!! 🤌🏽Have a great day!

[@karenlulay]

Great idea. I need to find me some giant leaves. As always love seeing you and Sunny. Thanks for sharing your ideas with us.🐩🦜🕊🕊💚💛🧡❤💙💜

[@neko42girl42]

Aw so nice to see sunny

[@hartmanartsource]

Picking off that Mod Podge was great. You should one day do a whole video with nothing but trimming, picking off odd pieces of glue, and sanding off edges. You’d get a following as big as Dr. Pimple Popper!

[@chka7619]

Trop beau ce petit livre🤩. Un bisou aussi au petit chien 🐩😘

[@orielfinch5806]

Good day, Pam! I love, love, love this Leaf Journal! I suggest you can also try making an art from skeleton leaves. It would turn out great if its you. And what do you think is a good alternative for Mod Podge? I'm pretty new at journaling and Mod Podge is a bit pricey on where I live. Thanks and keep safe! 🤗♥️

[@debramirich4480]

Always enjoy watching your videos especially when I have to work grave yard shift. You are such an inspiration and love seeing Sunny!❤🐶

[@teresacobb1760]

Great haul. You have such different things from our Dollarama's here in Montreal. I adore the Alice puzzle. Can't wait til you do that video! See you soon! 33°C in Montreal... we're roasting! 😅

[@donnanichols6838]

Just a thought,...would it be easier to glue all the layers together first and then cut it all out together?? Love the idea of making a leaf shaped journal!!! Sooo pretty!!!

[@nicolerenee767]

Damn……those books. So cool!

[@recoveringsoul755]

I was hoping the Leaf Journal would be filled with more pressed leaves, drawn leaves, stickers of leaves from nature, from gardens and so on. Fig trees have big leaves and one of my favorites the Monstera plant (even a fake leaf might work if you don't want to cut up a real one. It would be fun to have a cover that had little window holes in it.)

[@carolpickering7004]

So glad you made the "leaf" from paper. Our "leaves" are pine needles and would make a pretty darn skinny journal. I grew up with red leaf maples so I want to try to reproduce that. What fun to be a Journaling Botanist!

[@michelesamuels6882]

Loving your post. Eye glasses were invented in 1317 but could have been used as early as 1000BC. Benjamin Franklin invented bifocals. It's Summer here in UK so only have green leaves available. I have rhubarb in my garden but would have to choose a smaller leaf for a journal. Can you imagine the journal size if I used a large leaf lol.

[@jojeffers7416]

Awesome leaf journal. Gotta do this!!!

[@kimrobinson2597]

10/16/2023 at 5:40pm. Thank for keeping everything easy, hilarious, and mistakes can be fixed. Please give Sonny a hug.❤ I h

[@minkademko2335]

Marvelous, Darling! You're too much fun to be real. I'm in East Texas, don't have the means to keep an avocado tree alive, and I'm just a tad green with envy. Thanks for another entertaining episode of "Pam at the Paper Outpost"

[@colleenandmark]

Thank you lovely your tricks are wonderful, learning as I watch. Love this leaf journal from Colleen

[@kimberlyryan8618]

I think i would staple the inside pages together on the very edge of the paper for a binding edge instead of rings then glue the leaf covers to the outside pages. Then the staples will get covered up.

[@barbaranoble9748]

Sunny pants is so precious! I would love to see some of your viewers complete their leaf books. For me not my cup of tea! Your project is beautiful but I know my patience would not be good. I love the French books so much. My granddaughter took 5 years of french and she would love these. She's on her way to college. Tyfs! ~~hugs~~❤

[@farmacologia.medica]

For some strange reason, I enjoyed the part when you took off the glue... hahaha

[@UrbanGrrl69]

Beautiful fun creations Pam, loved seeing the different effects of distress crayons vs gelatos. The French books are beautiful. It is a “collection of the best books” so a bit like readers digest series but in 1800’s France, lol.

[@elizabethglenbentley7882]

Genious idea.

[@nancivessells1909]

OMG You are too funny. You need a television show! Loved the video. Those antique books were priceless, & I bet they were made by a distant relative of yours!!! Sunny is so cute.

[@margaretashton2548]

Fab video and sunny is so gorgeous you are both so entertaining and what a beautiful little book at the end.

[@michellejanossy8186]

Good morning! It's a lovely morning for a walk in search of a leaf for this wonderful journal! A great crafting afternoon ahead. Thank you! 💕

[@janoirmoon5099]

www.allaboutvision.com/eyeglasses/faq/invention-of-specs/ Good morning Pam. I found several articles on the history of eyeglasses. This is just one. Anyway I love this eyedea, but am too lazy at the moment to get up and get a leaf of my own. The colors you used are beautiful and I really like your cutting method with the sanding block! Thanks for sharing.

[@ThePaperOutpost]

So interesting! Thank you!

[@ThePaperOutpost]

Hi Michelle Janossy! So happy to hear this! TFW! :) Pam :) !!

[@kathrynhelm4176]

Fabulously Fussy! You have the best leaves in your yard and this project is awesome. Watch out...Sunny is taking over your job 🤣😂😝

[@avanellehansen4525]

You could do a leaf rubbing if the veins on some of the blank pages.

[@sherryoliver3215]

I believe Benjamin Franklin invited glasses as we know them. They had monacls before that. Love using a real leaf. 😊

[@sandrasimard1808]

Wow, love those leafs you guys have. I'm in Quebec an I'm going to really have to go on a nice walk somewhere because I'm not sure we have them but ,I can always draw one, yippy.😊Big hello to all there,an you all have a great day.🐾🐾🐾🐾

[@ThePaperOutpost]

Nothing better than a beautiful walk in gorgeous Quebec!! :)

[@recoveringsoul755]

craft stores have fake foliage you may be able to use, not sure