I guess I'll have to tear up my journal today! index card booklet! DEPHEMEREMBER #16

[@robinsutton4952]

My husband is just shaking his head. I’ve just pulled a foil lined package out of the trash. Between yours and Barbara’s video today, my little grey cells are swirling with ideas. Thank you so much. Junk journaling has just taken on it’s namesake.

[@Charlathejournalingjunky]

Lol 😂my hubby does the same he looks at me and says am I allowed to throw this away, he’s wary of throwing anything away in case I scream at him lmao😂😂

[@robinsutton4952]

@@Charlathejournalingjunky he now uses an envelope opener so there are no ragged edges. At 73 he’s still trainable.

[@myenchantedjournals]

Hahaha! IKR no packaging will ever be safe again….

[@kellyjean4981]

I love this thread of comments. ❤❤❤

[@robinknutson8765]

My husband watches me watching the videos. I ask him if it is too loud and he says “No I like to hear the Accents”. He is trying to understand the whole Junk Journal thing

[@attedragon]

You make the best snack time faces! Thank you for making me smile!

[@AVE1057]

Luisa, you know how to think out of the box. At first I was screaming about the process and at the end I love it. One think that I would add is a closure, a lock or some ribbon to make a bow so it look that is a booklet inside a journal. Thanks for the great ideas you and Barbara are sharing with us.

[@hankejoosen4029]

I think there’s only one person in the w-junk journal world who has the guts to do something like this 😅. Gorgeous outcome 🤩🤩🤩

[@deniseaka-pennyforyourthou2680]

I think Barbara will approve! I love that you took the pages apart with respect and replace practically everything that you removed. I appreciate your love of art and your admiration for your friend!

[@tanjablume6343]

I haven't been able to watch for a few days, but your "headline" today😬 I thought you had some sort of an accident 🥺 with your journal, then you came up with such a creative solution🤓, I love it, also the use of the packaging was brilliant. I really like that part of packing anyway, it has such amazing texture as well, now I can use is as a tab, thank you very much Luise🙏💚🌻☕

[@dennisnorman1326]

I love snack time, you are sooo funny!!!

[@lauravf3708]

I love your journal. It makes me happy. You didn’t destroy anything. You just altered your materials to create new beauty. I’m sure Barbara agrees. ❤

[@allisonjames2923]

Excellent way of including an index card booklet. And your raccoon is super cute! Hopefully you won’t be haunted by headless birds though 😱

[@icraft4yrprotection]

You epitomize the the phrase “Creativity Takes Courage ” brilliant work 🤗💕💕

[@kelliryan464]

Let us not fat shame our journals. Some of them spread open huge and voluptuous and become a little riotous. Some of them stay politely quiet and orderly. They are all beautiful.....but don't we really secretly love those gator mouthed monsters? One thing is for sure, Luise and Barbara are masters of creativity and generosity. Thank you so much Luise. Your artist's soul makes my world a happier place.

[@AnnaPerini]

Sometimes you and Barbara decorate a page or a sheet, as for example you did today drawing the stencil with flowers, and I think: "Wow, how beautiful!" and it seems to me that it ended there, but then you continue spraying color or something else and this thing, this higher creative level, always surprise me. The little raccoon is so cute!

[@nickytheblackdog4859]

I gasped (yet again!) when you tore a page off to make the booklet and then marveled at your ingenuity. Last week, both you and Barbara wondered about when a journal becomes yours. I think you made that this journal yours today!

[@susangazawaypapercrafting3749]

I wasn’t sure about cutting your journal but it turned out great and is still honoring of what Barbara made. I love it!😊

[@debbiev.1311]

An innovative solution to the bulk issue, but still keeping the journal's integrity intact...I admire your creative courage!! 😉😊

[@sfalco556]

You amaze me with your thought process. Love watching you think it out.

[@patsimmons3727]

Luise, you and Barbara are amazing. Just love watching you both create such wonderful stuff.

[@rachelpatten8889]

I agree with the other viewer who suggested ribbons for tying the booklet. It would make the section distinct. Wonderful project.

[@DeniseS-6867]

Hello Luise, I love how you persevere, you needed to make room and you make it look fabulous. Love the raccoon so adorable. TFS

[@kandrews6356]

I like your little booklet... and I love the minty-turquoise page with the flowers stenciled in a light brownish - great colors, especially with the bit of 'bling'! I like all the additions with the tabs from the packaging too, and the banners are fun too. This was a wonderful 'project' today, especially being able to use up all the bits and pieces you cut off to make the booklet. And, OMGosh.. that raccoon is adorable. Thank you for sharing.

[@terrisuebone5396]

I gasped and held my breath when you started tearing pages, but it turned out just perfect..again

[@bettylongshore9594]

Another super idea - how to add a book to a journal without adding a book!!!!!! Genius!!!!!!

[@janillingsworth7478]

I think the pages look gorgeous with the scraps layered into the booklet. The little tabs look great.

[@Veronim78]

Was very interesting watching you making a beautiful booklet in a already finished journal. It turned out super fantastic and interesting. I love that little raccoon. It’s the cutest . You and Barbara are amazing artist. Always coming up with wonderful ideas using different materials for texture. I have learned a lot from you both.

[@corinnecurtis5145]

I love this idea for keeping your journal from getting so full. Thank you

[@jennyplowman1471]

Another winner! I am amazed at how you create these pages. I did cringe when you said you would have to tear up your journal but this turned out perfect. You are always giving us fantastic ideas. Thank you.

[@kristinapaustian2094]

I love purple, so I loved the first snail as well, but such a cute finished project!👩‍🎨❣️

[@lauraolivo865]

Luise, you and Barbara are simply amazing & wonderful artists!! I watch your video's every chance I get free time!! Thank you both for such inspiration!

[@LisaMyEclecticLife]

I love your take on the index card booklet. I love that you used everything you took off the pages to be part of the booklet.

[@carolgefre2643]

I love watching your expressions when trying the snack for the day!!! You always make me smile. Love how you put your booklet together...I'm sure Barabara will understand!! ha

[@elizabethkeeling-carreau1873]

I love the way that you figured out how to make an index card journal without adding so much bulk but incorporating the pages that Barbara had already included in your journal. I don’t have a well functioning printer or I would purchase this gorgeous pack as well as your beautiful turquoise blue sea pack. I may have to work on making that a priority next year. I love your creations and your channel Luise! 🤗🇨🇦🤗 Liz

[@evelynrauseo467]

I think you are a genius! I love the way you changed the pages to create your index card booklet. TFS. 🙏💞🎄

[@heathersullivan8494]

Truly an artist. I just love what you did. It took a lot of guts to cut into those pages, but wow!! They look awesome. You should be proud. Thanks Louise, you are such a wonderful inspiration.

[@debbivaughn1313]

Love your fabulous booklet!!! I'm certain Barbara will agree this is an imaginative improvement. Thanks for the adorable goodie discount.🤗🤗🥰🥰

[@denisejohnson8055]

The main thing I found when reading about racoons is that they represent being resourceful.

[@livingauthenticallyonmyownterm]

I didn’t know how you were going to do this Luise, but you pulled it off! It looks amazing! Your journal has the most beautiful color pallet in it. Everything flows and melds into one page after another.

[@nancynorris9822]

So cute! Good idea to use pages of your journal as your booklet so it won't be adding bulk. TFS 🤗

[@lindabsstitchesstuff2728]

Luise, you asked us to comment. I have one word-BRILLIANT! Like I commented to Barbara, no other artistic partnership on You Tube like you two, but forgot to add …and fun. Thank you for the goodie 😊

[@SaltLifeGypsy68]

I wasn't expecting that journal in a journal. Great ideal. Love the Racoon has fallen in Love,,, perhaps with the Bunny?That would now explain the Surprised look on the bunny's face. 😱🤣🤣🤷🏻‍♀️👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼😍

[@martinaradtke2510]

Super Idee und es sieht aus als wäre es von Anfang an so gewesen....also nichts zerstört 😊👍

[@beverlyellis4754]

Love your idea! The raccoon is so cute and the colors are gorgeous. I kept waiting for you to add a tie so it would look more like an actual journal 💕

[@donnakinmn1683]

Very clever booklet within the journal. Love your little racoon. Thanks for the discount on your lovely papers.

[@jolac46]

I love the final result. It looks awesome. Great idea to take pages from the journal and make the booklet.

[@claudiaschnippering9681]

Oh, that cute racoon...........He is so adorable. I love your index card booklet. I love most of what you do!!!!!

[@lauradavey9467]

WOW I so impressed with how you made your little index card booklet. It fits into the journal great. Thanks for sharing your novel work around idea to keep your journal from getting too bulky.

[@karinroloff4562]

Super cute raccoon....and booklet... but I think you may need a tie, (string, ribbon, cloth), to bind it together, however, very very fabulous........😻

[@lisamorice4701]

Brilliant! Such a creative solution. Your raccoon is super cute and I love the colours and embellishing you chose, very inspiring.

[@kathylupfernielsen265]

I enjoy your personality...glad you had your coffee first.

[@AtticTreasuresEtc]

What a clever and fantastic way to use existing pages in your journal for this challenge! 😍The day of the prompts I always watch just long enough to get the animal so I’m not influenced for my own projects, then I go back the next day to watch yours and Barbara’s videos. I’m really loving this challenge so much! Thank you guys for hosting this. ~Kathy xo

[@TheresaPetermann]

your cute woodland characters are some of my favorites from anyone. love the racoon. I had to make my grand daughter her own paper bag with the racoon last year because she wanted to steal mine and she's 23. thanks as always for sharing and all the inspiration.

[@831Miranda]

Wow another VERY creative solution to a pesky problem!! The raccoon is SUPER cute, and the really neat thing is that the raccoon looks great next to the bunny in the page next to it!

[@terrymckinney1356]

Great project love the little raccoon thanks for sharing,see you tomorrow!

[@sherrrysparklynn]

I was holding my breath when you altered those pages to make the booklet.

[@pambotter355]

Luise, this turned out great! Even though you cut up the pages, you used up what you cut and made it fabulous. Love watching you try those snacks! TFS! ❤

[@jneigler]

You are one of the bravest crafter I know! I held my breath when you started cutting… I wanted to shout: “Step back from the table and put the scissors down!” 😂❤. However, the results were amazing.

[@sylviasandoval5641]

your bunny looks like he is saying,Holy Moly ,Im in love. turned out so cute

[@jolajolcia2342]

This beautiful booklet belong with this equally beautiful journal. Like this project a lot❤

[@LynneWilliams101]

Well done! When you initially mentioned what you were doing, I thought WTH you might ruin the journal. But I needed to have faith. Love it!

[@MyDjturner]

I use packaging all the time. My tags are made from the card packaging that comes with so many things I buy online and off. I use paper bags that have been used to package items I have bought in several shops. Then there are the clear plastic packaging that comes with a lot of art/craft items. I like the idea of using the top of the foil snack package for tabs. I will try that soon. You inspire me so much. And I love your raccoon.

[@lenamccoy1294]

Clever! Way to help us think outside the box!

[@allisonjames2923]

Or outside the book! As it were 😁

[@rhondamarshall7039]

You come up with the most wonderful solutions to any problem you encounter. Fabulous work, thank you for sharing. Hugs from down under.

[@janetvisochi-baum7572]

i love your raccoon and i love how you created this index card booklet - i do enjoy hearing your thought process - thank you Luise - your booklet pages are so pretty xx

[@pnichols1966]

Inspirational! I want to not think about what I’m doing and just do it! You’re brave and fun!

[@reneesanchez7696]

I am enjoying your videos and your creativity. Watching your problem solving is encouraging. How you cut down the pages to make your booklet.💚💚💚

[@tracytanasiychuk8253]

Ms Luise the Brave, strikes again. Fabulous as always. Love the holy moly holly branch spray. Blessings from Canada 🇨🇦

[@rosarieramon1081]

I have smiled so much while watching your ephemera videos. Today was for your headless chicken. I do love yo your raccoon. It's so adorable. Keep those ephies coming💖💖

[@digikaatje]

The raccoon is so cute! I bought him right away!

[@veronicawhite398]

Fabulous idea, Luise! It worked out beautifully.

[@kandiboyer]

What a wonderful and creative idea! I had to laugh when you were tearing the pages out. I would have been too chicken to do that!

[@clareberlin536]

Ohh I'm way behind with watching... But I had to comment. How scary to cut up the journal made for you by Barbara and knowing that she will watch this and see what you've done, but the fact that you reused every little piece that you cut off- is actually just repositioning not destroying anything. Very very clever and super effective and so beautiful.

[@debzehr3244]

You inspired me to use the mica spray I’ve had but not used. I love the effect. 💖

[@toniahannan8362]

It turned out awesome and I really don’t think Barbara would mind what you do to the journal. You both are amazing

[@allisonjames2923]

Oo. I’m super early (because it’s 3:30 in the morning in my part of Australia & I’m sadly awake). Can’t wait to see your creation

[@vickilimbocker2505]

Love your creativeness as you planned for the booklet. I wonder if you actually accomplished what you were trying to since you added so many things to the pages snd pockets. It seems that you still created more thickness.

[@luiseheinzl]

Yes, my plan worked. Of course there's some more thickness but using the pages themselves make it less thick than if I had added more pages.

[@papierandcakes2159]

I love the solution you came up with to combat the growing bulk of your journal. I don’t think Barbara suffers from the same issues - have you seen the journal she uses for her Snack videos? 😂 A roly poly journal is her best friend😊😊😊 Thank you for posting again today. It’s so much fun watching the whole process. From watching how you both approach the same prompts and come up with completely different pages to the snack you’re "enjoying" each day. Have a beautiful Sunday, Barbara 🇦🇺

[@celieaguayo9000]

The little raccoon is very cute I didn’t participate last year but I am definitely watching all your videos and enjoying seeing all the new ephemera you’re making and trying some for myself

[@juliemonroe105]

How darling Luisa, this came together beautifully. That racoon is so adorable!!!

[@celiagaboury8963]

You have unique problem solving abilities!

[@candicepetri2711]

I had to close my eyes, but its so beautiful. Very brave!

[@blackcoffeeandwildflowers]

Just love that sweet little raccoon! He looks so good next to the bunny. What an amazing, creative way of tackling that challenge. Stunning as always. 🤗❤️ Tamara

[@toniscott1029]

I love how it turned out! What a great way to keep the journal from getting even more bulky!!

[@Kim-sd1ft]

Wow! Awesome Job, looks amazing. So inspiring as usual. Thanks 😀

[@cindycreateforlife]

Very clever Luise, as time was going by I was, what about the raccoon! He looks so cute with bunny and I love watching your thought process play out! 💕🇨🇦

[@sandyfitchcorbett1782]

Awe. So glad your little raccoon is back again for this year. Ive wanted to tell you that I have enjoyed your introductions on your videos. I also always love the music you use. Have to admit you had me very very nervous on this one tearing pages.😬Was holding my breath. Turned out amazing.

[@kathyrobb702]

Holy Moley! You made it work! It looks so good and I love that little raccoon.

[@Spot4art]

Always a joy to watch!

[@jennifermott5651]

You are fearless! Bravo!

[@tavanetaylor98]

You were so brave to cut your journal and it turned out beautifully!💙

[@dawnhiggins6802]

Turned out awesome! Racoon is so adorable

[@lauragaudry3402]

So very clever! Hugs and blessings, 🤗🇨🇦❤️🎄

[@Astras-Stargate]

I've fallen in love with your little book!

[@Charlathejournalingjunky]

Absolutely ❤this one I can’t get enough of it x

[@rosalindfeemster8049]

Another beautiful piece.

[@valquitral8342]

Love how you adapted to keep journal from bulking up

[@kaz3bears]

🤯 WOW!!! Your imagination is amazing I would never think to do this. Love the raccoon by the way❤

[@sandiharkin9922]

Great idea Luise!

[@angelaarnold4255]

The spray Holly Branch is so pretty. I think I need to order it. Lol. Your cut up Journal part is so cute. It’s so sweet. I’m glad Barbara told you that from here on out, this is your Journal to do what ever you want. And we get to watch.

[@tharp2499]

"What do I think about it"???...hmmmm... I think I L💖VE IT !😍! My mind is blown...again. I just don't know you stay consistently amazing...every, single day.💗💗💗

[@CraftyBestie]

I love that you call it Holy Moley Holly Branch.

[@deborahweiss266]

Love your beautiful hair! Index card booklet, you can do it!