How to make Journal Charms

[@lorybrown9117]

Just found you. This is the BEST tutorial I have seen. Thank you, everything is thoroughly explained. You just added a new subscriber.

[@terilemaster4405]

Those are adorable ❤

[@ladonnagarza7884]

Thank you for making this tutorial . i have watched quite a few and still couldn't get on how to make them. Thanks!

[@lindaisrael]

You are most welcome, La Donna. Glad to help. Thank you for watching.

[@reginakeyser1745]

Very helpful video now I can add charms etc to my junk journals. Thanks

[@lindaisrael]

Thank you very much, Regina. :) Have fun creating the charms. :) You are most welcome. Thank you for watching.

[@janlannan2491]

Thanks so much for this, it has been the clearest and most concise tutorial I have watched so far & I have watched a few, sigh. This has made it so much easier to get going and in a simple way showing how much you can achieve. Thank-you:)

[@lindaisrael]

You are most welcome, Jan. I tried to make it easy. These only take a little practice. The biggest thing is get good tools that are easy to use. :) Enjoy. :) Thank so much for watching and leaving a comment.

[@lindadechow2212]

Thank you for showing that loop technique! I had an aha! moment, when I saw how you wrapped the wire around. So much easier than what I have done in the past. Great video tutorial.

[@lindaisrael]

You are most welcome, Linda. :) I know that I struggled with it at first, I even just helped my mother be able to make a better loop. Have fun making loops. ;) Thanks for watching and leaving a comment.

[@lesliespeers2739]

Excellent! Thank you so much for taking the time to show us how to do so many different things! Linda, you're the best! Hugs ~ L

[@lindaisrael]

You are so very welcome. I'm just glad I can help. Since I'm making projects it is great to be able to turn these into tutorials that help others. ;) Thanks for watching and leaving a comment Leslie. Much appreciated. :)

[@amberpressley2410]

Thank you, Linda! This is just what I needed. Your charms are so beautiful!

[@lindaisrael]

You are most welcome, Amber. Thank you. Have fun making your own. :) Thanks for watching.

[@Lizthepaperproject]

Linda this is awesome! I can wrap my head around making charms now. Thank you for sharing. 😀❤️

[@lindaisrael]

I'm so glad that you liked this video, Liz. It takes some time and a few supplies but these are easier to make than most people think. Thanks for watching. :)

[@cyezak1]

This was incredibly helpful. Thanks!

[@lindaisrael]

Glad you found this helpful. You are most welcome. Thank you very much.

[@karenrapport6944]

Great video, thanks for sharing. Easy to understand💜

[@lindaisrael]

Thank you so very much, Karen. Greatly appreciate you taking the time to watch and leave a comment. :)

[@gingerkelley4380]

Thanks for the explanation on this subject. Since jewelry making is so brand new to me, I would appreciate your being very specific explaining gage and hole sizes of wires and beads and how to purchase the ones that go together rather than just saying use the ones that fit. Which gage wire better suits the dangles and which size head pins go with what size beads? Thank you.

[@lindaisrael]

Hello Ginger. If you will look in the description box under this video I have links to the suggested items. Honestly It all depends on what you want to create. And your budget. I would suggest that you go to a local craft store when they have jewelry items on sale and look for: Head pins I suggest 2 to 3 inch, flat on one end. Small seed beads and then mixed beads. Charms and if you want to create items like I did in this video then chain. You can also use old jewelry you may have or pick up at second hand stores. I don't use "wire" I use the head pin if I am stacking beads together to make a component. The beads range in size from 2 mm to 8 mm. It really depends on what look you are going for. the head pins are a standard size diameter, just the length varies. Here is another video I did making a different journal charm: kzbin.info/www/bejne/g3yTpKycgJeArJo and here is another video: kzbin.info/www/bejne/ipmrfoKLYsabepI Hopefully that will help you get started. Thank you for watching. :)

[@carolfarney-creativethough2725]

Very well done, Linda! So easy to understand!

[@lindaisrael]

Thank you very much! Thank you for watching.

[@maryjones107]

Thank you very much

[@lindaisrael]

You are most welcome, Mary. Thank you for watching.

[@mariflame1821]

Oh, I can make these for sure! I used to make jewelry and have so many glass and semiprecious beads left and stuff to make these! Love them! Would love to do this swap but new to junk journaling and need to get them right before I'm ready. Thanks for the video!

[@lindaisrael]

Wonderful. Sometimes we just need a little inspiration to use up the stuff we already have! Have fun creating your own charms and I'm sure when there is a swap in the group you will be ready. :) You are most welcome. Thank you for watching.

[@mariflame1821]

Oh, there is a swap for them now but not sure I can finish them on time so maybe for next swap. Love your channel! Thank you!

[@lindaisrael]

Well then, maybe next time. :) Thank you so very much. :) You are most welcome. :)

[@teresablue2794]

Thanks for the video! Doesn't look as difficult as I thought it would be.

[@lindaisrael]

You are very welcome. It really is easy, once you have the supplies and tools. :) Thanks for watching and leaving a comment.

[@tanaparamore6520]

I do believe I can do this!!! Thank you!

[@lindaisrael]

See it is easy, Tana. :) You are welcome. Thanks for watching and leaving a comment.

[@mariannaosinski4297]

Oh Linda - Those are amazing pieces!!! I make mine from chains I get at Micheal's and I buy the jump rings , t he charms that have the loops or the clasp already on them, then attach them to the chain :-) But you do it so much nicer than me :-) I appreciate the idea . :-) Ive always wanted to know a better way of making them :-) Thanks :-)

[@lindaisrael]

Thank you, Marianna. :) It is good to have knowledge. :) You are most welcome. Thanks for watching.

[@mariannaosinski4297]

Yep :-) Knowledge is power!!!!! :-D

[@letsmakeamesstoday]

Thank you! Will be telling my viewers about your great video!!! So awesome and really helped me a lot!!!! 👏👏👏👏👏

[@lindaisrael]

You are most welcome. :) awe thank you. I do hope it helps you and your viewers. :) Thank you for your kind words and for watching. have fun making your own. :)

[@maryjones107]

Love them

[@lindaisrael]

Thank you very much, Mary. :) Thank you for watching. :)

[@maureenscraftycottage9520]

Big help, many thanks Linda x

[@lindaisrael]

I'm so glad it was a big help. If you need more information let me know and I'll make another video. :) Thanks for watching and leaving a comment.

[@thepickypainter9854]

T th akls for showi n g how easy it is to add these !!!

[@lindaisrael]

You are most welcome. These really are pretty easy to make and add to a journal. Enjoy! Thanks for watching and leaving a comment. much appreciated. :)

[@sallyride7260]

I believe you meant pendant instead of necklace. You had me confused for a second. Very beautiful Charm fobs! Thank you for sharing.

[@lindaisrael]

Sometimes words fail when the thought is there. lol Thank you very much. :) You are most welcome. Thank you for watching.

[@sharoynlivingston5256]

Linda, have you seen the Beadsmith One Step Looper Tools? I bought one off of Amazon a couple years ago and love how it is so easy to make my wire loops for charm holders and earrings. They come in at least 2 sizes, and I bought the larger one. So easy and quick and always the same size loop which comes in handy when making earrings. Thanks for this video! Love your charms!

[@lindaisrael]

Hello, Sharoyn. No, I've not seen those. So they work pretty well? I might have to check them out. I think My mom would really like using one as she hasn't got the hang of making a loop. Thank you for watching and leaving a comment. Much appreciated. :)

[@sharoynlivingston5256]

Hey, Linda. Sorry I'm just now seeing your reply. Yes, I love the One Step Looper Tool. I hope your mom does too!

[@lindaisrael]

I picked up the 3mm looper. I think I want the smallest one for the size I like to make. I'll have to wait a while to get the smaller one as it wasn't local. ;) Thank you for suggesting this tool.

[@sharoynlivingston5256]

You are so welcome. I have a right hand tremor and was having a dickens of a time making loops, and this tool made me smile again!

[@lindaisrael]

That is awesome. I'm hoping it will help my mom. Thanks so much.

[@carolnedow3522]

Love the video. I'm ready to make some journal bling myself. Could you tell me what size chain you use. I've never made jewelry and I'm unsure of what chain to purchase. Thank you

[@lindaisrael]

It was a 10 mm chain that I used in this tutorial. You will want a nice size to hold charms. :) Have fun.

[@chrissievandyke171]

Hi Linda, I noticed that you use Square as your business store. How do you like using it? And did you ever have an Etsy Shop? Great tips on making tassels.

[@lindaisrael]

Hello, Chrissie. I love using it. There are no fees for listing my items. Only a fee when it sells. (fyi I have a referral link that I can send and you will have no fees for the first 180 days up to $1000) I had an Etsy Shop and never sold anything. So I stopped using it and got my own website and the squareup online store. :) Thanks. I love making these things. Thank you for watching.

[@chrissievandyke171]

Hi Linda Israel, I have a square already, but I have watched a lot of junk journaling videos and people usually use Etsy. It is good to get input from others about selling crafts. I like how you use the bulk chain link. I have never tried that before. Thank you for sharing. Blessings!

[@NonnaBethsCrafts2Be]

Thank you love it

[@lindaisrael]

You are most welcome. And thank you in return. :) If you are ever looking for other videos just leave a comment or visit the Friendly Junk Journal People Facebook group and leave a message there. If I don't have a video I'll make one or point you to someone who has made one. :) Have a wonderful day and thank you for watching.

[@grandmaNorqvist]

verry pretty

[@lindaisrael]

Thank you, Marianne. :) Thank you for watching.

[@vanikurup]

Tfs... this is amazing!!!!

[@lindaisrael]

Thank you very much, Vani. :) I'm glad to help. Thanks for watching and leaving a comment. :)

[@grandmaNorqvist]

so pretty

[@lindaisrael]

Thank you very much, Marianne. Thank you for watching and leaving a comment.

[@proyc95]

♥️

[@lindaisrael]

Thank you for watching. :)