How to expand a vintage book spine. Making my junk journal for

Hi and welcome to Kate's Space. who else is excited for the #junkjournaljanuary collaboration run by ‪@megjournals‬ and ‪@GetMessyArt‬ I know I am so here is all the info and link you need to get involved. It's free, its fun and its inspiring, what more could you ask for?
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For 2024 I am making my January journal from an antique book cover. I needed a wider spine so in this video I show you how I expanded the spine rather than removing it altogether.
I hope it is useful and you enjoy it.
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[@carolvalenta]

Thanks for sharing your process! I want to try this! Hint- to get the knot to close where you want it (on your crosses knot) make the loop like you did, but then put the tip of the needle in the loop and poke it vertically into the part where you want the knot and pull the loop closed around the needle. Hope that is understandable!

[@PixieKDesigns]

Thank you Carol. That is a great tip. Thanks so much. 🤍🤍

[@SharonHoerth]

I love this old book. What a great choice. Your spine turned out beautifully. I love the little black cross-stitches!🤗🤎🤎🤎

[@PixieKDesigns]

Thanks Sharon. I’m happy with how it turned out. 🤍

[@RaindropLila7]

Oh, it's looking fabulous!! I love the cover and the way you extended the spine! I was just working on extending a spine on a journal last night, so it was so fun to see yours! I love the velvet, the lace and the stitching! 👌🏻

[@PixieKDesigns]

Good morning Lidia. Thank you. It’s the first time I’ve done this and I actually love it. I will be doing it again for sure. Thanks so much for watching 🤍🤍

[@debzehr3244]

I’m so glad you’ve chosen this old book as your journal. It’s lovely! 💖 I have a book that I need to extend the spine. You’ve given me the confidence to do it. Thank you, Kate. 💖💖

[@PixieKDesigns]

Hi Deb. I’ve always been a bit dubious about trying this but I’m so glad I did. I’m really happy with the result. Thanks for watching 🤍🤍

[@lynnmunro2515]

Oh, it’s gorgeous, Kate! 😍 That vintage velvet ribbon looks amazing as the extension and I love your stitches. Brave, quirky and the perfect choice 👏🤩💛

[@PixieKDesigns]

Thanks so much Lynn.

[@gailnelson52]

OHMYGAWSH! Loved “hanging out with you” during this process. Loved your idea of expanding and saving this spine. I always struggle with totally removing a gorgeous spine and your solution was brilliant AND gorgeous. ❤

[@PixieKDesigns]

Thanks Gail. I will definitely be using this technique again 🤍

[@lindagraves7166]

I love you using the old books for your journals. I have books that were my great grandmother's that i am looking forward to using for journals. Happy Holidays Kate❣️🙏

[@PixieKDesigns]

Thank you Linda. I would love to have old books that belonged to a family member. How special. This technique is perfect to retain the beautiful spine it still be able to use as a junk journal. Thanks so much for watching 🤍🤍

[@MonaRogers]

Love the old book and how you transformed it💕

[@PixieKDesigns]

Thank you 🤍

[@jojo23997]

Hi Kate, looking lovely, the black cross stitches on the lace such a good idea. x 🌸

[@PixieKDesigns]

Thanks so much Joan 🤍🤍

[@rebeccafreeman5714]

I am so glad i found this. I have been trying so hard to figure out how to do my spine and nothing has been what im looking for! But this one is golden!! Thank you so much!!🎉

[@PixieKDesigns]

Hi Rebecca, I’m glad you found me too. I really hope this is helpful. Thanks so much for watching and welcome 💙🌸

[@rebeccafreeman5714]

@@PixieKDesigns thank you 🥰 i am about to try it out. Had to get kids home first

[@buttonsforbrains]

Loved watching your process, it turned out beautifully. Lovely to hear the birds chirping 🥰 happy Christmas 🎄

[@PixieKDesigns]

Thanks so much Liz. A very merry Christmas to you 🎄🤍

[@sandrarisner1087]

Thanks for showing how to expand the spine. Been wanting to figure out a way for a while but didn't come up with a way. Greatly appreciate it!

[@PixieKDesigns]

Hi Sandra. You are welcome to I’m so pleased with how this turned out as well. I’ll definitely do it again 🤍

[@chizb1]

I love this Kate, your spine is beautiful TFS! 💜

[@PixieKDesigns]

Thanks so much for watching ❤️

[@Shane-us4ks]

🧚🏻‍♀️Thank you Kate, that was epic, I learnt so much from your video! I have a series of very old damaged leather bound books that were my fathers, they would be great for journals! I’m going to try and do Junk Journal January this time! Always find your videos so helpful!❤️

[@PixieKDesigns]

Thank you Shane I’m glad you enjoyed it. I’m super happy you will be joining in the challenge. It’s a really fun one. Thanks for watching 🤍🤍

[@marjoriewright5808]

Really great video, Kate! I did learn alot! Thank you so much for sharing!!!!!🥰🥰

[@PixieKDesigns]

Thank you Marjorie, thanks for watching 🤍🎄

[@NellieandRuthDesigns]

I found this very interesting. A technique I've yet to take on. Thanks for sharing your process, Kate. ❤ You're Christmas sounds like it'll be filled with love and laughter!!

[@PixieKDesigns]

Hi Barbie. I love how this spine worked out. I’ll definitely be using this technique again. Yes, 1 week and I’ll be on my holiday. Thanks so much for watching 🤍🤍

[@NellieandRuthDesigns]

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[@DonnaVintageSnippets]

Your new spine is so pretty and I love the little Xs !!!

[@PixieKDesigns]

Thank you Donna. Yes I’m glad I added the stitching xx thanks for watching 🤍🤍

[@justimaginejournals-yvonne7760]

Wonderful. I need to try this. Thx for sharing. Yvonne

[@PixieKDesigns]

Thanks Yvonne 🤍

[@alicecabral8051]

Congrats on your KZbin and IG platform success. There is something very soothing about neutrals. While it would be my first instinct to use a colourful focal point, you have shown that a neutral can also be striking. This will have me looking at interesting neutral pictures or images a little differently. TY for the collage tips.

[@PixieKDesigns]

Thanks so much. 🤍

[@teresitalamas5304]

Looking vey pretty. Such a beautiful book.

[@PixieKDesigns]

Thanks so much 🤍

[@carollaws838]

Hi Kate, you picked a great book cover to use, love the brown velvet, it turned out really pretty xx

[@PixieKDesigns]

Thanks so much Carol. I’m really happy with it. Thanks for watching 🤍

[@carollaws838]

@@PixieKDesigns it looks very tactile x

[@thatdayintimebysue3551]

A great start to what will be a lovely journal, Kate. ❤

[@PixieKDesigns]

Thank you Sue 🤍

[@darleneblackwell6853]

This is beautiful! I have a couple of books that I want to alter, but wasn't quite sure how to expand the spine. Your video helps a lot. Thank you!

[@PixieKDesigns]

Hi Darlene. Oh good I’m glad this is helpful. Thanks for watching 🤍🤍

[@juliemonroe105]

Hi Kate, I am a new follower. Really enjoyed seeing how to increase the spine

[@PixieKDesigns]

Hi Julie. Welcome to my channel. Thanks so much for watching and saying hi 👋. Great to have you here 🎄🤍. Merry Christmas 🎄

[@jenniferwatson7118]

Looking good! Hope you and your family have a safe and happy Christmas and new year!

[@PixieKDesigns]

Thanks Jennifer. A very merry Christmas to you too 🎄🤍

[@karenpuschmann4157]

I love that cover turning out super

[@PixieKDesigns]

Thank you Karen 🤍🤍

[@mandychisholm7355]

Looks very cute Kate 💕

[@PixieKDesigns]

Thank you Mandy. Thanks for watching. 🤍🤍

[@Karen3263]

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[@PixieKDesigns]

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[@joannescollectiveco.4240]

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[@PixieKDesigns]

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