How to Make a Cover for your Magazine Journal - Process Video

NEW! This PROCESS VIDEO will show you how I made my covers for my newest magazine journal.
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[@christierella]

Can't wait for you to post new videos! I love everything about your artwork!

[@gailmckone9454]

Hi Joanne....So glad you got your magazine journal groove back! Its always fun watching your videos.

[@craftyhodges]

Hi Gail! Thank you so much! I am very happy I got my magazine journal mojo back too! I have really, really enjoyed journaling in this magazine journal. I'm doing it just a bit different that previous journals, but I think you'll still find similarities. Sharing soon...TFW. xoxo Joanne

[@carolynrenz703]

This was so fascinating!! And so very detailed and clear! thank you for sharing this!

[@bellestarryounger691]

Love your cover and instruction. I am getting ready to do some one of the too, but wasn't sure of some things because I hate wrinkles and bubbles too. BUT, when you held your breath, I held mine too...and then the APPLAUSE came on, oh lordy, that made my day, unexpectedly LOL! And the sanding is a fabulous idea. Thank you. 😍

[@craftyhodges]

Hi Carmen! Thanks for the fun comment! Your comment made me smile. The key on the bubbles, is to make sure you burnish it well when you first put your cover down and then it dry underneath books...it's amazing how they go away. Sanding with a light touch and you'll have an awesome cover! Let me know if you have any other questions. TFW! xoxo Joanne

[@bellestarryounger691]

craftyhodges Yea!!! Thank you so much. 😁

[@MsBrickman1]

I love the cover! The tip about the shoe polish is great. I can't wait until you put up the video of the "crafty coins". You are amazing with all your wonderful ideas. My day is brightened when I see you have posted a new video. Hugs!

[@craftyhodges]

Hi Anna Maria! YAY, so happy to hear you enjoyed the video. Oh, wait until you see these fun crafty coins! I have been having a ball making them and they are super simple. I hope to have that video up next week....TFW sweet friend. xoxo Joanne

[@dorothyradley9391]

Hi Joanne, I am always delighted to see a Crafty Hodges video in my YT feed. It cheers me a lot if I am feeling very perky. You are a super teacher and I have learnt so, so much from you since I found you. I bless that day. I can't wait to see what you put inside it. Eagerly waiting but don't rush, I will still be here waiting for when you are ready, God willing. Much love and thank you Joanne, your friend in England. xxxx

[@craftyhodges]

Hi Sweet Dorothy! I am so happy to hear you've enjoyed this video....your comment made me so happy this morning. I am having so much fun journaling in this new magazine journal - I'm doing a little different style and it's working really well for me. You'll see the insides very soon! Thanks for watching my dear friend. xoxo Joanne

[@mishti06]

Wow...shoe polish ! Who knew !!. No matter how long one has been art journaling...there's always something new to learn :-) Wonderful video...thank you for sharing.

[@craftyhodges]

Hi Annette! You are SO right - always something new to learn. Yes, the shoe polish works great...the only thing I've found is you might have to buff a little longer to remove it, but other than that, it gives you the same smoothness. Have fun nd thank you so much for watching. xoxo Joanne

[@teresamarine9723]

Joanne - You always come of with some very cool things...Crafty coins....woohoo

[@bobbiroberts6788]

This turned out fantastic. I love it. Can’t wait for crafty coins! I am so excited!

[@craftyhodges]

Aw, thanks so much Bobbi! I'm really happy with the covers - really enjoy looking at BOTH sides! YAY. I can't wait to share the crafty coins....they are so fun AND SO very addicting. I can't stop making them. Hope you'll like them too. TFW! xoxo Joanne

[@fancifulfuncrafts9412]

Great journal cover! Thanks so much for all your tips and tricks! Oh so excited about the sneak peak!!!

[@craftyhodges]

Thank you so much for your kind words about the covers....I really am happy with how they turned out. Oh the sneak peek...can't wait to share. That video should be up sometime this weekend. Stay tuned! TFW! xoxo Joanne

[@gayemarianesfox2405]

I like your composition. Love the colors!

[@craftyhodges]

Thanks so much Gaye! I think creating the covers is one of my very favorite things to do. You can just let loose and do whatever you want!!! TFW! xoxo Joanne

[@katpaints]

That. Was so much fun! I love your old worn out sandpaper, too. Back last century, we used to use brown paper bag for a final sanding on tole pained wood. It knocked the fine stuff down - but would be even less than your lovely worn sandpaper! LOL! Yesterday I actually went searching for our old shoe polish cans and found nothing but the cloths we used for applying and buffing our shoes. Soft cloth like flannel works well for both applying and buffing. We just kept the cloths in the little polishing kit we all used to own. You don't waste polish that way - you just use the same spot on the cloth, over and over again. I'm sure that shoe polish is much cheaper and does not take up the room a can of floor wax does.

[@craftyhodges]

Hi Kathleen! I remember using brown paper bags to sand...I had forgotten about that. I've probably had this same piece of sandpaper for 10 years! I generally use a piece of old flannel sheet to apply and buff, but I try to use things most people will have and I wasn't sure about the flannel. Old t-shirt works pretty well too. TFW and leaving your fun comment. xoxo Joanne

[@lindahoffer3484]

Great video. Just love watching you work.

[@craftyhodges]

Hey Linda.....were you on the treadmill mid-day?! Good for you. So happy you enjoyed the video....come back for the crafty coins, I think you'll like them. Easy and fun to make. TFW my friend. xoxo Joanne

[@dianethompson8841]

Joanne, you know how much I love watching your videos with morning coffee. I was up before anyone this morning. I have already fixed Doc's morning dog food, readied the coffee pot and brought in the newspaper. It is still dark out. I am smelling coffee brewing and I am watching you being nervous about your spine cover....not to worry, you do awesome. Kudos and love the audience clapping!!! Grabbing a cup of joe and finishing this delightful video. You are so fun to watch. I can't wait to get in my craft room and apply your techniques and also CRAFTY COINS. Di

[@craftyhodges]

Hi Di! Your morning description completely matches what I did this morning too. I'm always the first one up and I really enjoy the morning quiet. Some great ideas pop into my head at that time. Oh the spine - YIKES, I am always holding my breath during that part. LOL, not sure why, it's only paper and there's always a way to fix it. I think you're going to like the crafty coins. They are super fun and quick to make. Have a wonderful day and thank you for watching Di! xoxo Joanne

[@glendadyar8975]

I just adore you and your art! You're the best!

[@craftyhodges]

Aw (blushing)! Thank you so much Glenda, you are super sweet. Thank you so much for watching. xoxo Joanne

[@lorrielennon3164]

Great video! Loved all of your hints and ideas! TFS!

[@annemillion1501]

Love the cover! Love the sheep on the back! Great tip on the shoe polish and since you gave us the teaser, you better not take too long to show us the coins!! Looking forward to your next project!

[@craftyhodges]

Hi Anne! I've been thinking about you - hope all is well! I love both covers, which is great, I can look at either one and be happy! I promise it won't be long on the coins.....should be up next weekend. I think you'll love them! TFW. xoxo Joanne

[@MariaMLins]

thanks Joanne.....love it!!!!!!

[@DeniseLush]

you know I do a little wiggle/dance in my chair whenever I see there's a new video from you! Okay have to watch it now. LOVING the look of that cover.

[@DeniseLush]

I can't tell you how much I love this cover. I love the image! LOVE IT! and how you pulled it all together. Love this so much! So much! thanks for sharing. And those coins do look fun!! Can't wait!!!!

[@craftyhodges]

Thanks so much Denise! I had a ton of fun pulling the images together. I'm pretty pleased with how this journal is coming along. Oh wait until you see the coins - you'll think of a hundred ways you can make them. Can't wait to share. See you back here for that video. TFW and leaving your sweet comment friend. xoxo Joanne

[@DeniseLush]

I can't wait!!!!

[@mebearcreations]

Shoe polish... so clever! Your cover looks so professional. Like it’s an episode of Art Journal Magazine 💖

[@dianedodge2650]

Love it! I can't wait to see what you've done inside!

[@craftyhodges]

Hi Diane! Thank you so much. I have had so much fun working in this journal and it's rather different than my previous journals but I still love it. Hope you'll like it too. TFW! xoxo Joanne

[@sandrafisherhayes3219]

Hi there! Stumbled across your video for creating a magazine journal, choosing the magazine etc...really enjoyed watching so then I watched this for the cover. Enjoyed this as well 😊 so...love how it turned out! Definitely want to try this method! TSMFS Look forward to the crafty coins video ❤

[@katherinehawkes]

Wonderful instructions!! So looking forward to the 'coins'... the sneak peak has me pretty excited!! Thanks once again, Joanne!!! Have an especially blessed week full of good things!

[@craftyhodges]

Hi Kathy! Thank you so much. I cannot wait to share the coins....I have gone kinda crazy making them - so easy, quick and fun! See you right back here when and you'll see how fun they are! TFW. xoxo Joanne

[@patriziacathey605]

Excellent step by step,as usual! Now I just need your gift of finding and combining all the components.Beautiful journal!

[@craftyhodges]

Hi Patrizia! Thank you so much, glad you found the steps helpful. As far as finding images, check out my Pinterest board and see what strikes you. That's really is what it is all about.....find things you love, collage them together and suddenly, you have a cover! TFW. xoxo Joanne

[@anne7441]

Love your style & your videos! Thank you.

[@craftyhodges]

Hi Anne! Thank you so much! Hope you give magazine journaling a try....and if you have any questions, please just ask. xoxo Joanne

[@dawnkarasaki6172]

Love this process. I'm just making a magazine journal also. Great tips.

[@craftyhodges]

Dawn Karasaki Hi Dawn! So happy this was helpful...please let me know if you have any questions, I am happy to help. TFW. 😍😍Joanne

[@christinebell8980]

Good to see you. I am about to make another magazine journal, so this was good timing for me. I can't wait to give it a go. Thanks

[@craftyhodges]

Hi Christine! Oh yay - so happy to hear you're making ANOTHER magazine journal! Excellent. Did you get a chance to watch this video about some of the things I learned from magazine journaling? It might give you some ideas. TFW! If you have any questions, please just ask. xoxo Joanne kzbin.info/www/bejne/aJOVqYJqiLBlg6M

[@graciebeachbum137]

Hi Joanne🖐🏻👋🏻🖐🏻This turned out great!!! Loved it!! Omg the sneak peak!!!! I’m already waiting lol!! Have a wonderful blessed weekend!! TFS🍃🌻🍃🦋💕😊🐚gracie

[@craftyhodges]

Hi Gracie! LOL....thank you so much for all the positive feedback! Love all the emojis.....Oh yes, I think you'll love the crafty coins. They are so much fun to make and I have become a bit pre-occupied with making them - LOL. See you right back here for the video. TFW. xoxo Joanne

[@BonnieLTyler]

Thanks for the updates on products that are helpful in making magazine journals. I love your covers. I have got to sit down and figure out how to use Power Point to make images. I think I remember a video about it a while back. Also, I can hardly wait for the coins.

[@craftyhodges]

Hi Bonnie! Thanks so much for your kind words. If you know Photoshop, you can do the same thing as Powerpoint, but I find Powerpoint a little easier to use. It's just a matter of sitting down and playing with all the features. I think the video you were thinking of was this one: kzbin.info/www/bejne/mmPQZoqhq7aBj8U If you have any questions, please just ask....oh and the coins....coming soon! LOL. xoxo Joanne

[@marionginbey7399]

Love your new cover Joanne! It's always so inspiring to watch you work and I always pick up some new tips and techniques. Thank you for sharing lovely lady. Big hugs from across the seas xx

[@craftyhodges]

Hi sweet friend!! So happy you picked up some tips - are you back to journaling yet? No pressure, just wondering. I am pretty happy with the journal covers, it's so rare for me to get them on so quickly! Usually have to think about them for a while, but this one just materialized! Thanks so much for watching and big hugs right back at ya! xoxo Joanne

[@marionginbey7399]

Sadly I haven't got back to journaling yet nor any crafting really. A dear friend had a stroke at the end of Feb and I've been helping her lots. Hopefully soon I will get back to it as I miss being creative.

[@craftyhodges]

So sorry to hear about your friend Marion - but obviously you're doing the most important things right now. What an awesome friend you are to help her out, something I'm sure she will never forget. Everything will be waiting for you when you're ready to jump back in! Sending you loving thoughts my friend. xoxo Joanne

[@sunflower2850]

WOW JOANNE. THE COVER TURNED PUT SUPER. CANT WAIT TO SEE HOW YOU ARE GOING TO JOURNAL IT. IT IS SO PRETTY. GREAT TIPS. THANK YOU FOR SHARING.

[@craftyhodges]

Hi Tina! Thank you so much. I am super happy with both covers - they turned out like I had hoped. Can't wait to share the inside with you - it's been super fun to work in this journal. TFW and for always leaving such positive comments. xoxo Joanne

[@miekemiddelhuis3782]

Beautiful cover, thank you for all your great tips!

[@craftyhodges]

Mieke Middelhuis Thank you so much Mieke! I am really happy how they turned out. Thanks so much for watching and taking the time to leave a comment. 💕 Joanne

[@karensallows9348]

I love your new look Joanne. I can't wait to try it. 😺

[@craftyhodges]

Hi Karen! Thanks so much for watching. I am absolutely loving journaling in my magazine journal again. I'm doing it a little different and it's working perfectly for me. Let me know if you have any questions. TFW! xoxo Joanne

[@Palimpsest_AD]

Awesome cover and love the look of your crafty coins. We've been making 2" circles (or twirkles ;) ) in a swap group, but hadn't thought of collaging them. Thanks for more inspiration x

[@craftyhodges]

Hi Nikki! Those crafty coins are so much fun. I haven't heard of twinkles, but I guess it shows there's really nothing new under the sun - LOL! I've been making these like crazy - thinking of them as artist trading coins. Perfect to share with friends. I'll have the video up this weekend on the coins...stay tuned. TFW! xoxo Joanne

[@CraftingVicky]

Such a great book! Loved seeing you put it together.

[@craftyhodges]

Thanks so much Vicky! I have been having a ball working in this new journal! Can't wait to share with you. TFW! xoxo Joanne

[@janetvisochi-baum7572]

I really enjoyed watching this video Joanne - I learned so much and this is very inspiring. I have a two journals that I need to cover and now I know how to do it correctly - so thank you and I look forward to seeing your Crafty Coins!!!! TFS

[@craftyhodges]

Hi Janet! Oh so happy this helped you with your covers. For me it's all about finding the image I want to put on the front - sometimes it takes me a while to find something I like. This time it came together quickly. Wait until you see the crafty coins...you're going to go nuts make them! Super fun and easy. Thanks so much for watching and commenting. xoxo Joanne

[@TerriA545]

Love the cover.

[@craftyhodges]

Hi Terri! Thanks so much - I'm pretty happy with the covers too. I'm having lots of fun working in this journal - can't wait to share the April flip. TFW! xoxo Joanne

[@rebeccazebell8179]

Fabulous!! I enjoyed this video so much- always love your work. Excited about the process and ready to give this a try 😊

[@craftyhodges]

Hi Rebecca! Thank you so much for your sweet comment and taking the time to watch. If you have any questions at all, please just ask. I am here to help. xoxo Joanne

[@SimpLeeBeth]

I love all of your image choices! You really have great taste!💗💗💗

[@SimpLeeBeth]

I just shared this with Ronda Winstead. Idk if you're familiar with her channel, but I just had a hunch she would like this as much as I do 😁💗

[@SimpLeeBeth]

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[@zusterglimlach]

Love this new look! Great tutorial as always 👌

[@craftyhodges]

Oh thank you so much! The insides are a little different than my previous magazine journals, but I love it just the same. Hope you'll be back to watch the flip. TFW! xoxo Joanne

[@inkyfingy]

Great cover, love those images, I must explore Pinterest more, I always worry about copyright issues so I need to follow up and find out what is what in that regard! We have only recently been able to buy Deco Pauge here in Australia, it is a useful product...Your "coins" look very interesting and I will certainly be watching out for the video, Dx

[@KatetheskateStudio]

Vert interesting. So glad you are back making videos.

[@craftyhodges]

Hi Kate! Thanks so much....my break was short-lived, but enough to get me re-energized! Loving this particular journal - I will be sharing the flip soon. Hope you're doing well. xoxo Joanne

[@sherrireeves8110]

Please add my name to the chair wigglers club! A day with a craftyhodges video is a perfect day!! AND a sneak peek??!!! Yayus!! Love your cover and waiting patiently (oh, hahahaha, we know that's not the truth!) for your next video and then your next and your next, etc. etc. etc.!!!

[@craftyhodges]

Hi Wiggle Friend! I almost called you out by name on the video when I said you could see the inside on the next video...I saw you trying to look around the book and peek inside! I can't believe I already have a cover....so happy with both side of the journal. REALLY having fun journaling in this magazine - can't wait to share with you. TFW! xoxo Joanne

[@julieholleran974]

Love this cover--I have never used Decoup Page but will definitely try it with the Kiwi polish after--I am 3/4ths through my FIRST mag journal and loving every minute...thank you for all these great tutorials...hugs, Julierose

[@craftyhodges]

Hi Julierose! I have to say I REALLY love the Decou-page. I just wished I knew exactly how they pronounce it! LOL. It really is an awesome product - nice matte finish too. You can use any brand of shoe polish...that one was available at the grocery store, so use whatever you can find. Have fun, let me know if you have any questions. xoxo Joanne

[@julieholleran974]

Thanks so much;))))

[@grenaesjournals2726]

Wish I could give this multiple thumbs up!! Loved it!! Anxious to see how this type of magazine holds up. Seems very sturdy. The images are nothing short of inspired (especially that sheep ❤️)!!! What a great tip with the shoe polish! So excited to see how you fill this one. Sending you an email. Talk soon xoxo 😘 Grenae

[@craftyhodges]

Hi Grenae....thank you so much sweet friend for your awesome comment. So far, so good on the magazine holding up, but it is rather early. Although my Magnolia Journal magazine had already started to fall apart. Guess we'll see how it goes. I love have two completely different covers - I can look at the one that suits my mood! Talk to you tomorrow. xoxo Joanne

[@marcijlo]

Yayyyyyy! Joanne I really am missing you! Well I am more than thrilled to see the beginning of your journal. Trisch thank your the tip of neutral shoe polish but can't wait to buy brown and test the waters. So happy to see you Joanne, you are awesome and I hope you hear the ovation now too! Much love dear friend!

[@sunni4aday]

Marci JLo Vallun Will you please leave a photo of the results you get with the brown she polish. I'm interested in seeing the results.

[@marcijlo]

Sharon Montalbano ....yes Sharon I will buy some tomorrow and try it on a sample book cover and show you! 🌹

[@sunni4aday]

Marci JLo Vallun Thanks, I greatly appreciate that. I'm hoping. It gives it an antiqued finish. Have fun playing

[@marcijlo]

Sharon Montalbano ♥️

[@craftyhodges]

Hi Marci! I think using the brown will give a nice antique type of finish. I keep meaning to pick some up and always forget. I imagine it will give a nice glow to the piece. Thanks for always cheering me on! xoxo Joanne

[@gwenluttrell8595]

I ALSO do the wiggle/giggle dance with new videos from you....your tips are the best...Hugs...

[@craftyhodges]

Hi Gwen.....your comment cracked me up - thank you so much for leaving such a fun comment. It made me so happy. Glad you were excited to see this video - hope you got some good tips you can use. TFW! xoxo Joanne

[@angelbabesuz1612]

I love how you made this cover Joanne, I want to be your neighbour so you can help me with my magazine journal! :)) Hugs my sweet friend xxxx Susan

[@craftyhodges]

Hi Susan....thank you so much! It would be awesome if you lived here, but I'm right here if you have any questions on your magazine journal. Maybe when I do the flip it will give you some ideas. As always thank you so much for watching and leaving your sweet comment. xoxo Joanne

[@elizabethnaisbitt1795]

I just love how you put your art together, your cover is full of yummy goodness. The shoe polish was a good idea, although I've already invested in a jar of beeswax, which gives the same effect I believe and comes with such a good smell (lol). Tfs xo

[@craftyhodges]

Hi Elizabeth! Oh beeswax will work just fine and I'm sure it smells great! Unfortunately I didn't have that on hand when I decided to try wax many moons ago, so I just used what I hand on hand. Beeswax will definitely be on my list of things to try. I'm super happy with the covers and can't wait to share inside my journal for the April flip - stay tuned! TFW my friend. xoxo Joanne

[@WasteSomeTimeWithMaggie]

I Love your cover it looks amazing tfs Joanne

[@craftyhodges]

Hi Magz! So happy you like the covers.....I am thrilled with how they turned out. Covers are always a little hard because you'll be staring at them for a long time, so I want to be sure I like them! Thanks so much for watching and leaving your comment. xoxo Joanne

[@grogers511]

Love this cover! Now I’m hunting images.

[@craftyhodges]

Hi Ginger! Oh the hunt is half the fun of creating....and when you find THAT image that you didn't even know you were looking for, well it's magic! Enjoy yourself and thank you for watching and commenting. xoxo Joanne

[@jneigler]

This tutorial was wonderful! What were you saying about the ink jet printing?

[@ashleyroth8407]

What does the wax/shoe polish do for the cover? I’ve never seen/heard of this before.

[@CoolCraftyCreations]

Ok, Where can I find the Deco Art Deco Page? Love the Mag by the way.

[@craftyhodges]

Cool Crafty Creations Hi there! I bought mine at Michael’s, I know I used a coupon but I can’t remember exactly what it cost...sorry. You will find it in the same place as Mod Podge. Hope that helps. TFW. Xoxo Joanne

[@ravenfaithbarnett6463]

What do you wax your covers with?

[@craftyhodges]

Raven Faith Barnett Hi Faith, right about 25.40 you’ll see my explanation of waxing and what I used on this. This time I used shoe polish. Hope that helps. Joanne

[@domy0740]

J'♥

[@craftyhodges]

Thank you so much Dominique! xoxo Joanne