Journal Cover Series - Packaging Based Fabric Cover

[@helenperrone3321]

So,so,so,so,so, don’t you just love these people! We love you Gayle whatever you say and do! Thank you for doing what you do for us every day! ♥️

[@camiliacarrero6480]

Thank you for sharing. I love the short videos.30 minutes or less are my BEST

[@johnnabryant243]

Thanks so much for checking with Antique paperie and Erv design. You will never know how thankful I am to be able to freely use their papers. I had quit buying them because I was afraid I would accidentally use it in one of my “for sale” journals. THANK YOU!!!

[@judyschultheis]

Watching in 2024…super relevant to me - thanks! 😊

[@rebeccap3898]

Your videos are not too long. I love watching you as I have my morning coffee or working in my studio. You inspire and keep me company. Your easy way of talking and sharing is very heartwarming. So do as you like ,it's your time and energy .

[@brendadrury4414]

Always feel at home with a friend when I watch your videos.

[@gloriaadams7211]

Hi Gayle, was so delighted to find this shorter video. I am a longtime fan and am not being negative . However, no longer have the advantage of being able to watch the longer videos as often. Not asking you to change, just know I miss you and am glad to find one I have time to watch. Remember, please, that you have a wide range of subscribers and we all love you and want to watch also. Hugs and thanks for sharing.

[@marymitchell7879]

Gayle that is an awesome cover you made. Love all your videos. I look forward to them every day. I tell my husband I have to watch Gayle every day to see what she makes next. Great inspiration and ideas.

[@bonneswartzfager4190]

Gayle...the Myth Buster! You had extra helpful info today. Thanks for being you, and using supplies we can all craft with, even if they will someday deteriorate.

[@ddtannie1358]

Please don't listen to the negative comments. We love the one hour craft or coffee times with you.

[@catherinedeseton964]

come to NZ and one of our 2 favourite "none words" are "ya know (this as one word)" and "ummmmmmmmm" yes that 2nd as a spoken word!

[@traceyaustin3773]

Catherine de Seton I agree , Gayle come to NZ! We would love to have you here.

[@rosannethomas9606]

Welcome back! Looking forward to this new series. I enjoy and look forward to your videos everyday. Please don't feel like you need to cut them down in time. That hour is so great with my morning coffee.

[@billiejoethomason6075]

Excited you are doing journal covers. That’s where I struggle most. Thanks

[@charclous2341]

We love...be you I think you make us all feel at home while inspiring us with your artistry!

[@danacolosimo5874]

Your videos are not too long, don’t listen to those people we love it just the way you are ❤️❤️❤️

[@mzo707x]

I cannot believe anybody would say your videos are too long. I mean it's not that I doubt you! It's that I'm dumbfounded that anybody would say such a thing. If it's too long turn it off. Dorks! I adore your work Gayle!

[@eyesofthegoddess2967]

Do not change Gayle, your accent and the way you talk is so soothing, just do not change yourself to suit others, we love you the way you are. Love your work here in Canada. Love you sister!

[@gayleagostinelli_ct]

Thank you so much! ❤️

[@belindaosgood]

Love this idea of sewing around the fabric, outside of the cardboard. Had never thought of that. Thanks :)

[@JoAnn4gracenotperfectionm815]

Love that you showed using a product box to make a journal cover! I get it now. Enjoy how you talk and what you talk about💕 Thanks again many hugs

[@jenniferboyd5208]

Fray check has always been in my life!

[@debbiesapp7109]

Thank you so much. Going to give this a try. Seems so much easier. And I love your voice can watch and lesson all day. Your great . 🙂👍🌹❤

[@donnamatoi5256]

Looking forward to this series and so I can’t wait to see what comes next! Complainers are just never happy, you do what you want to do! You are such a sweet person for always trying to make your subbies happy! Who cares if it disintegrates, we probably won’t be around to see it happen! Does anything last forever....Gayle, you do what makes you happy! If Gayle is happy, we all are happy! So have a great day! Thanks for sharing! ❤️

[@heatherdoane1195]

Such beautiful covers to start off your year Gayle! Btw, you gave that young clerk a gift by saying something nice, especially on Christmas Eve! Hopefully, she left the unnecessary negative comments behind, and that kind gesture from you is what she took home.🥰🇨🇦

[@dawnaswiedom6823]

I love you and your videos and I subscribed to your channel because you seem like just the sweetest person. You are so lovely to share your knowledge and experiences in the world of junk journals and mixed media art. I appreciate your kind and gentle manner and your laugh is infectious. The world would be a better place if it were filled with Gayle Agostinellis and had fewer Snarky Snarkertons who never learned to not say anything at all if they don't have anything nice to say. Thank you for sharing with us and thank you for being you!

[@gayleagostinelli_ct]

Aw, Dawna, thank you so much! 😘❤️

[@marymcmullen6902]

What a wonderful series this will be Gayle.....looking forward to seeing all of them! Ignore the “negative Nellies”. You just be you ❤️.

[@tinlizzie4444]

Love the vibrant colors of this fabric!! Just be you....I don't care how many times you say "so"!! TFS!! Hugs, Liz:)

[@susanwilson4122]

Thanks for showing us how you do the covers!!! Thank you.

[@laurelsplace3283]

I really enjoy your videos and have learned so many wonderful tips and techniques from watching your channel! I look forward to seeing what you are up to each day! ❤

[@nildam.bonilla5849]

Oh Gayle that is just you being you, there is no need to change. And I cant wait to see all the covers ideas, I am just starting making journals (paper crafting) so this will be super helpful! Hope you remember to make one for people that don't know how to use a sewing machine (I have one that have never used)

[@lesliedenton8081]

I love your videos just the way they are, this one was short, but I guess I'll survive! I'm new to Junk Journals so this series will be great. Don't listen to negative comments, there are no rules to making Junk Journals, thats my favorite part, LOL.

[@terrabos5582]

Yay! Love the cover series idea and the beginner sewing tutorial! Can’t wait to try some of these.

[@pcook6075]

I have so wanted a series like this, THANKS SO MUCH!!!😁

[@bernicechiniborch2600]

Looking forward to learning all about covers from you! Great video and thanks for sharing, one hour videos are better!

[@veronicawhite398]

Love that fabric, Gayle. I did the same with one of my first journals. I used fabric from my old curtains and it turned out very well. I like the fact that the thicker material reinforces the cardboard , yet the journal remains lightweight and flexible. Good to have you home safe and sound. Say G'day to Mr A. for me. Hope you are both well. Veronica x

[@lorraynesmith6302]

I love how you laugh off the negative comments. I really enjoy your videos on so many levels.

[@debbiedowning2732]

Thank you so much for sharing your time and talent. You are such a great teacher

[@ichabod1110]

So glad you are doing this series, so far I have only used old books to recover. This will be a big help to me so I can learn other techniques! Thank you!!

[@lorigoodman3780]

I am happy you are doing a cover series! I don't blame you for being over cautious with your sewing machine, but glad you got it back and they could fix it for you. I have been collecting handmade journals for 20 years now. They are made out of may different materials, but most have a cardboard base. Some are covered with handmade paper and some are just painted on the cardboard. They have held up very well for me, but keep in mind that I bought them to display instead of use. I'd still guess if I used them that they would hold up just fine....

[@StampinJulie]

What a gorgeous cover and it will be perfect for the orchard theme! Thanks for sharing such a fun way to create a cover using packaging that we all tend to have :-) Love your accent and the "so"- I am sure all of us have some type of saying that we use more than others and we love you so- do not change, sweet friend! Hugs and thanks again for inspiring all of us!

[@pearlinestorer2125]

So looking forward to seeing the next cover. Thanks.

[@vivienlawson7256]

Hi Gayle hope you’re good don’t you change I have depression and when I’m down the first thing my husband has to say is I think you have to listen to Gayle I love listening to you and feel so motivated 🥰🇦🇺

[@gayleagostinelli_ct]

Aw, thank you, Vivien!! 😘❤️

[@barbwhite6217]

I LOVE this method of fabric cover! And we LOVE you too!

[@77sparkles77]

Hi Gayle! And, yes, I ditto what others said about length of your videos and not to pay attention to any negative comments. Stay just the way you are! You are such a breath of fresh air, willing to help others as they learn new things, supporting them in their business start up and reaching out to them to make sure that your subbies are happy campers! :) Your humour is a delight, especially your comment about steerage while flying to Florida LOL..I have heard it called 'cattle class'. I am excited to seem more journal cover videos! Wheeeee... I created a number of them based on your fabric one where you used fabric tack and the 9x12 envelope. This video looks like the cover goes together soooo much faster. That is NEXT on my list of things to try. :) Cheers and thanks again for all you do for others. Liz

[@junebamburg1704]

Thank you for this video. The cover and folder are beautiful. 🐰💕

[@katharinehendrickson6928]

Thank you Gayle for this cover series I have been hoping for this exact thing! Love it 😍

[@d.d.farago8377]

You should never listen to those who say your videos are to long! I feel like I didn’t get enough Gayle time this morning! Awesome cover though!

[@christinel9341]

Thanks for the video. Been waiting for a easy way to make fabric covered journals. Love the material. Great idea to make a few ahead and have them ready to use.

[@mzo707x]

Love the idea 💡 of book covers by you!

[@nienpret563]

Hi Gayle, I almost never comment on your videos but today I was like o gosh is that an hour already and then i heard you say some people complaining that your videos are to long... please dont listen to them! I so enjoy an hour with you every day, you are such an inspiration and truely talented!

[@gayleagostinelli_ct]

Thank you so much for the encouragement! And for watching! Hugs! ❤️

[@tracithurow8054]

I LOVE THIS!!! Can't wait for the other videos in this series😊

[@jacquiwebster5344]

Can't believe I found this video I so wanted to try this idea but didn't know where to start. I usually make my my Junk Journals from second hand books. Should have known to look through your videos. Your always a great source of inspiration.

[@patriciadavis2066]

I really like this one I have done this before on smaller scale and edged it in lace . It has been a while. Pretty book cover. I see this as a start of a beautiful junk journal!! Hugs.

[@lindadeconcini3678]

I found how to send you a comment. Every morning I wake up and know there will be a video from my favorite creator of junk journals. Because of your great videos I was able to make a journal for my daughter when you moved to a new town. And was making another journal with more of your top ten / twelve favorite things that go in your journals. When I got a message from my friend that she is going to be a grandmother for the first time. The baby shower is in August and instead of a card the mother to be wants everyone to buy a book for the baby. She is having a girl. Well I decided I would make her a golden book journal. It was meant to be, because l found the golden book Good Little, Bad Little Girl. The title reminded me of the mother to be, since I watched her grow up. Since she lived across the street from us until she got married. Thank you for your wonderful videos and great personality. You make me laugh everyday.

[@Natalieplee]

My covers are awful. I have tried so many things so looking forward to this series.

[@Kathyjones55]

I would much rather hear your so’s then “like” all the time omg that drives me crazy! You just stay the way you are sweet lady. Be true to yourself 🤗🤗🤗

[@joannedonovan9489]

Hi Gayle! Beautiful cover! Thanks!

[@kp1149]

Hi gail just wanted to say i love your videos. I love to watch them while i am crafting.. Its like i have a friend with me. Keep it up

[@marilyntorsch3970]

Beautiful, great idea! Thank you for sharing 🤗

[@conniewalls2491]

So sorry you have gotten some negative comments. If you aren’t their cup of tea they can just move on. I love, and binge watch your videos, and have learned so much. This video couldn’t have come at a better time. I have gathered supplies, printed digits, made ephemera , and of course inked. I think I am finally ready to actually start a journal. Sooooo. Thank you so much for sharing your knowledge. I always enjoy spend hours with Gayle. ❤️❤️❤️

[@amygschwind1643]

Wonderful! This is going to help a lot! My first journal cover was not very successful. Thank you for your time.

[@JeanetteHouse]

Pretty cover fabrics, Gayle; the upholstery one made me feel all Autumnal. 😊🤗

[@tamisylvester2293]

I am so excited for this series!! So much great info! I am still a wannabe. I have been stuck with putting my first one together for my cousin for 4 months so I think this will help. Thank you!!

[@penelopemarshall6320]

So many of your subbie base here are loving the Gayle just as she is for the hour length to start the day! 😘 Thankfully ! Maybe you could do two lots of 28 mins so the real fans could continue watching for the hour and the rest can shelve part b for later, if they must! Love your work Gayle, don't let the turkey's get you down! 💞

[@lalagamma4452]

Gayle beautiful cover and never rush! Your videos are an excellent way to learn ideas and fun visit with you. I look forward to seeing each video you do!! 💚💜💙💗💘

[@lindaclausen5477]

Soo please don’t stop doing your hour videos just Soo you can please other people.If they don’t want to sit and listen to you and watch you for an hour BU-BBYE ! I love having you for an hour, you could be 2 hours and still be fine with me ❣️Soo please keep doing you ! I love all the Sooo’s 🤣😂 You have a heart of gold I can just tell❣️ love you Gayle❣️

[@2close2themoon]

Thanks for checking with ervDesigns -- she really does have amazing classical music paper. So glad to hear!! You're becoming the advocate for small journal makers who want to sell their goods. :-)

[@missjo8079]

I agree with 2close2themoon. You are a blessing to so many other gifted KZbinr & Etsy shop owners. I take great joy in watching/crafting with you. I have made a few purchases/subscriptions because of your references. You really are a darling. Stay blessed.

[@donnakowalski8185]

Thanks for the videos on covers. I'm new to junk journals and this is very helpful. I'll be watching them all.

[@gayleagostinelli_ct]

Glad they are helpful, Donna! You probably already found it, but I have a playlist for all the journal cover videos. 😁❤️

[@barbaramartin163]

Thank you for sharing your tips and knowledge! As a newbie it’s ovwerwhelming and you make it look easy

[@debbiesavage7107]

I stand with you on the cardboard cover. There’s an awful lot of cardboard in store bought journals. Or, plastic. I’drather have cardboard. And, we’ll all be loooong gone before it disintegrates on its own. Love this tutorial! Thank you for sharing!

[@cynthiatooley4577]

Ya know Gayle. You’re delightful!!

[@fernanton8370]

I enjoy your videos at 1 hour . For me don’t chance . Seeing a cover made is perfect. 🥰 🌺 🥰

[@reneemaine2148]

I'm so glad your doing a series on covers. I'm new to junk journals and for some reason making the covers is the hardest for me. Can't wait for some more cover ideas!

[@vicky-akastichr-davis4676]

Oh yes, a basic sewing tutorial would be wonderful! I have 6 granddaughters who have varied interests in sewing, and I think a tute would be helpful! [yes, there are probably a jillion other on YT, but....] I have tried to teach them, but it's hard with only one machine. This way they could watch on their time, on the machine I gave them to share. Thank You!

[@maggieflatt9686]

Nice tutorial. You've made it look so quick and easy.

[@craftygoodness3798]

Love that fabric, so pretty 💕

[@cheryl2455]

Beautiful fabrics, inside & out! Can’t wait to see this book done! Those are my favorite colors! Glad your back in the swing of things!

[@cindyw6922]

Love the fabric cover.

[@clairesladylair3624]

Cover series, 👍👍👍. You rock, !

[@alaskakatieg]

Glad you got your sewing machine back! I enjoy your hour videos, they are the perfect timing for my lunch break everyday :-)

[@marcydavis]

Gayle, I don't comment very often but I absolutely love your videos. You are quite the inspiration. Thank you ever so much for sharing this series on making journal covers. Since I am still pretty new to journal making I love seeing these type videos.

[@angelrose4968]

Well SO!! you gotta love the negative people out there. Love your videos Gayle definitely learn alot!!

[@brendagraw3729]

I always sew on the box, then there is an ugly edge, so (!) Thanks for showing us this way to do it. And I love the fabric.

[@hellojjjj]

I've watched a couple of your journal cover videos and love the designs, process and your explanation. I was wondering if you do a video on the next step. Loved the little fold up journal that you showed at the end of this video!

[@gayleagostinelli_ct]

I have a playlist of Start to Finish journals. Maybe those videos would be helpful to you! 😁❤️

[@beverlystout7841]

Hi Gayle, this cover turned out pretty. TFS!

[@tannabella6071]

Hello! Thanks for sharing! Blessings

[@erika3293]

Great cover tutorial. Very helpful. TFS

[@lorettataylor3374]

Hello Gayle, glad you had a wonderful vacation. We missed you even though you were there for us every day. Your book covers are amazing. TC❤️

[@gretchenkleer9252]

You do beautiful work Gayle, take your time! WE love watching & listening to you. Please do what makes YOU happy! tyfs ;-)

[@tuesdaymoriarty8655]

I love this cover, Gayle! I've used cereal boxes before but I've always covered them in paper. I'm also just starting to use my sewing machine, so I would love you to do a beginners sewing machine video. Also, you be you and ignore the complainers and haters. You don't have the following you have for nothing. LOL xx

[@Jenny-W1910]

ohhh how fun! great idea to do a cover series. i don't sew or have a machine but that's never stopped me from making covers/journals - i do love the stitched look. (i've even used the sticky back contact paper for covers-from dollar store) i am sure i will glean lots of tips and ideas and enjoy watching this series PLUS how great it will be for you to have a stash of covers for whatever comes your way! both fabrics are gorgeous gayle, thanks for sharing-look forward to the entire series!! *Disintegrating* covers - whoever raised that ?... what are store bought journals made of? gee, if i made one out of wood should i be concerned about termites? people are too funny sometimes. 💖 thanks for sharing about Chelle's channel-will head over there soon 👍😊

[@javagirl54]

Jenny “Termites” 😂 Too funny!

[@Jenny-W1910]

@@javagirl54 😉👍

[@Lasuth82]

Gayle, please don’t worry about those naysayers. I like your hour videos because I craft alone. 🙁 I feel like we’re crafting together and I usually just let your videos run over and over even if I’ve seen them before. Please keep crafting with me. 😀

[@gayleagostinelli_ct]

Will do! 😘❤️

[@cathyjoschaeffer8892]

Hi Gayle, The only way that cover is going to disintegrate is if you bury it! LOL Enjoy listening to you so much. Love sharing your life. Praying for ya all !!!!! Love CJ

[@rochestermanagementservice6082]

Beautiful, Gayle, and quite simple to make. TFS. From Cheryl in AZ

[@jeanneblondewomanstamping9788]

Thank you for showing the technique. This is going to be a great series. 😍 Love the cover, Gayle. That fabric is GORGEOUS! ...

[@DianeHubertPrettyPinkCottage]

Looks like a fun series, Gayle!

[@donnahaynes8766]

I am new to your yt channel and noticed the comments about the length of your videos. I did watch a couple of the longer ones but i was short on time so i watched them on 1.5 speed. your speech is clear enough that even sped up to 1.5 you are completely understandable. those who want shorter videos can just speed them up. I enjoyed your presentation. the covers i've seen so far are beautiful!

[@gayleagostinelli_ct]

Thank you and welcome to my channel! I’m so glad you’re here! ❤️

[@karengiannini4400]

You make this look so easy! A short video was perfect for my schedule today. Thanks!

[@kerynokeeffe9133]

This will be a brilliant series. Thank you, Gayle! 😀

[@curtismoore2681]

Hi Gayle, I love the fabrics you chose for the cover. Have you ever thought of sewing the two pieces together with right side together? then slide your cardboard in it. Then all the seams would be inside, you wouldn't have fraying then. You could also then sew around the edges for decoration. It is just a thought. TFS

[@MissDaisyParsley]

What a transformation of a product box!!!!! Now I need to start saving those as well! lol

[@jacquelinecrawford3297]

That applicator is awesome. Great fabrics you used too. Love the recycling part too!!!