Junk Journal | How I Make My Soft Cover Books Using Sewing Tissue (tutorial + flip through)

Hi everyone! In this video I will answer your questions about how I bound and put together my July junk journal. I will be back with another video to share the finished journals. Hope you have a wonderful Christmas and Happy New Year!

[@gila1959]

Thanx for sharing. For a while now ive been looking for an idea of a soft cover..the tissue paper is a perfact one..

[@janefrance5946]

Oh my word!!!!... just stunning!!!

[@Shabby.Soul-Suzy]

Thank you very much 🤗💕

[@odulcina]

Oh wow! I love these ideas! Thanks for sharing ... 🌺🌷💐

[@Shabby.Soul-Suzy]

I’m so happy you were inspired! Thank you for your kind words and for watching! ❤️😊💐

[@knaples2593]

Lovely lovely lovely!

[@Shabby.Soul-Suzy]

Thank you so much! 💕💕

[@kayperret2417]

KZbin put this in my suggestions and I ate it up!!! So cute. Thanks for posting it. Off to make some...

[@Shabby.Soul-Suzy]

Oh that fantastic! I’m so happy you enjoyed it! Have fun making! ❤️😃

[@DonnaVintageSnippets]

Oh my gosh. These are darling!!!

[@Shabby.Soul-Suzy]

Donna VintageSnippets thanks so much Donna! 💕😘

[@melanienicholson2834]

Fantastic ideas I could see using this for needle books

[@Shabby.Soul-Suzy]

melanie nicholson thanks! And yes, absolutely! ❤️

[@racheljolley26352]

Gasp! Wow! These are breathtakingly beautiful! ♥️Tfs

[@Shabby.Soul-Suzy]

Thank you so much ♥️ TFW!

[@deltenredanielle7698]

♥️♥️♥️magnifique, j adore

[@lindasmith6786]

Gorgeous works of art. Thank you. Linda UK

[@Shabby.Soul-Suzy]

Thank you so very much, Linda! Hugs, Suzy 💕

[@cjdenny5728]

I like the way you describe everything-very easy to understand. *Wendy said your were super and I agree.

[@Shabby.Soul-Suzy]

Oh, thank you so much! I really appreciate the feedback and love from you and Wendy! 💕💕

[@trishpope601]

These are just adorable and unique. You did a great job on these. I'm in my 50's and I've never crafted before, but all you young women have inspired me and I now have become a crafter, just for fun. So, thank you so much for sharing your talent and my God bless you greatly :)

[@Shabby.Soul-Suzy]

Hello and welcome to the beautiful world of crafting! It’s never too late to start. thanks so much for your lovely comment 💕🤗

[@lorigordon1970]

Beautiful. Such a great idea. Thank you for sharing

[@Shabby.Soul-Suzy]

My pleasure! Thank you so much!❤️

[@motleymixedmediawithmarys3604]

Just beautiful shabby chic!!

[@Shabby.Soul-Suzy]

MotleyMixedMedia With Mary S thanks so much M 🤗💕

[@everythingfinarrah6928]

Omg! I love the sound these make, that crunchy crinkle sound!

[@Shabby.Soul-Suzy]

Everything Finarrah oh I know, right?! It’s the best!

[@sylvitaba]

Que buena idea. Voy a tratar de hacer mi versión. A Good idea, certainly. I will try to make my version. Cheers from Uruguay 🇺🇾.

[@Shabby.Soul-Suzy]

Have fun making! Thanks so much ❤️

[@sararichards518]

I’ve just found this on my feed and I love these little journals. I have some sewing patterns that I was saving - now I can use them! Thank you so much 😊💕🌷

[@Shabby.Soul-Suzy]

sara richards I love that! These are such fun I hope you enjoy making them...such a perfect use for sewing patterns. Thanks so much! 💃🌹❤️

[@denisegoldsbrough2018]

Oh these are just so charming and adorable. Thank you so much for your inspiration.

[@Shabby.Soul-Suzy]

Denise Goldsbrough thank you so much! My pleasure and thanks for watching!❤️😘

[@Shane-us4ks]

Oh I just loved hearing your voice Suzy! I really enjoyed seeing how you use the pattern paper. I’ve been saving my old patterns for years and used it for wrapping presents - I often collage it and pretty it up with stamping and lace! I can’t wait to get started on a journal! Very inspiringly! Shane 🧚‍♀️💫xx

[@Shabby.Soul-Suzy]

Shane thank you so much Shane! 🌹 Oh I love old patterns too - I bet your wrapped presents are gorgeous! 😍 hope you have fun creating a journal😊❤️

[@mycreativelife-renee6315]

These are so cute! Thanks for sharing.

[@Shabby.Soul-Suzy]

So happy you like them... thanks and thanks for watching 💕

[@tonitroth9879]

Oh my!! Absolutely Beautiful!! Love, love, love these!!! Thank you for sharing ❤

[@Shabby.Soul-Suzy]

Thank you so much! ❤️

[@marilyncordell4687]

Absolutely amazing! So beautiful!

[@Shabby.Soul-Suzy]

Marilyn Cordell thank you so much!❤️

[@patsyuehara9619]

Thanks for sharing these great ideas!! Love how you experimented and created a unique pillow journal cover-love it-and so simple.

[@Shabby.Soul-Suzy]

Patsy Uehara you’re welcome and thank you so much 🤗❤️ it really is so simple 😊

[@RebeccaSawatsky]

So beautiful 😍 I loved sewing vintage sewing pattern papers 😍 hope to find some time for that again! Keep up the beautiful work of yours 😘 so inspiring!!

[@Shabby.Soul-Suzy]

Rebecca Sawatsky thanks so much! Oh I love them too! I hope you can find some crafty time soon too. ❤️💕😘

[@roxycreationsbysarah]

You are so creative. I love them all.

[@Shabby.Soul-Suzy]

Thank you so much! I really appreciate that! 💕💕

[@junkjournalgems1534]

I'm inspired! I am obsessed about anything with texture or crinkle. So, this is totally up my alley. Thanks so much for sharing!!

[@Shabby.Soul-Suzy]

Junk Journal Gems I love it, me too! Thanks so much!!❤️

[@veronim77]

Stunning

[@Shabby.Soul-Suzy]

Thanks so much! 💗

[@paulad2527]

Wow, thank you, I now have a use for all the old patterns I picked up at a flea market! These are so fun!

[@Shabby.Soul-Suzy]

Oh I know right?! We all have stack of the old patterns lol. Have fun making! ❤️🤗

[@maryl9685]

Love the sheer bag over the tuck spot💖

[@Shabby.Soul-Suzy]

Thank you ❤️ that’s one of my favorite parts.

[@salvagedcountrycharm-alici3216]

These are beautiful! I absolutely love the butterfly one🥰😍. Tyfs

[@Shabby.Soul-Suzy]

alicia peppard thank you so much! I think that one is my fav too! Tyfw ❤️🤗

[@elvyescotoescoto355]

Hi Suzy! I am so exity about how to make the Soft mini books aewing, thanks for shaer your ideas, you are so kindly💐

[@Shabby.Soul-Suzy]

Hello Elvy! ❤️ so happy to hear you enjoyed my video! Thank you so much for your kind words and for watching! 😘🌼

[@tuthillg]

Cute idea and great way to upcycle pattern paper! TFS the inspiration!

[@Shabby.Soul-Suzy]

Gail Tuthill thank you! ❤️

[@bluemac9476]

Thank you for sharing the way you make these lovely journals. They are so interesting to look at and you always seem to have something different to show. Wonderful! Merry Christmas to you too.

[@Shabby.Soul-Suzy]

Blue Mac thank you so much! I appreciate that! 🤗❤️ Merry Christmas to you !🎄

[@LynneMCreations]

Thank you for sharing your process for these Suzy - love them - you are so creative and inspiring - getting out my sewing pattern stash this weekend

[@Shabby.Soul-Suzy]

Lynne M you’re welcome and thank you Lynne! Eeek...can’t wait to see what beauty you create!❤️

[@jennywesterman2405]

Love these! Just the push I need to get my stuff out and make something! Thanks for sharing and have a wonderful Christmas😃

[@Shabby.Soul-Suzy]

Jenny Westerman oh that makes me so happy! I hope you have fun! Thank you so much and and you have a wonderful Christmas too! 🤗❤️

[@carolhodges9899]

What a clever and beautiful way to use old McCalls, Simplicity, and Butterick patterns. I’ll have to see if I still have any of my old ones! I really love the butterfly journal. ❤️

[@Shabby.Soul-Suzy]

Hi Carol! Thank you so much! They are really fun to play with. I hope you have some that you can use. If not, you might check your local thrift stores. The butterfly journal is one of my favorite too. TFW❤️❤️😘

[@SillyLollipopRomance]

This video just blew my mind!! 🤯. So amazing ❤️

[@Shabby.Soul-Suzy]

♥️ Thank you so much! 😊

[@sugarhillcrafter1044]

Suzy, I love these journals! I have a ton of dress patterns that were my Mama’s and I had no clue what to do with them until I found your video! You’re such a wonderful inspiration to me! TamiB was my inspiration to buy a new sewing machine and I am so glad to have you also.

[@Shabby.Soul-Suzy]

Oh that’s fantastic! It’s such a fun and easy way to use up our collection of sewing patterns. Im so happy this video was inspiring and helpful. Tami B is such a wonderful inspiration and such a sweet person too. Thanks so much for your kind words and I hope you have fun making! ♥️

[@theplumcreekbooksmith]

Thanks for sharing!! Great ideas!!

[@Shabby.Soul-Suzy]

The Plum Creek Booksmith thanks!

[@linderschiller3189]

I enjoy your videos so much. I was inspired to make a soft cover book using pattern pieces I would share photos if I knew how. Turned out great!

[@Shabby.Soul-Suzy]

Thank you so much! I’m so happy to hear that. ♥️ i would love to see what you make…I share allot on Instagram, It’s a fun place to share.

[@kathycadile6421]

Just love these, so much inspiration. Will have to try this soon. Your work is just beautiful

[@Shabby.Soul-Suzy]

Kathy Cadile they are lots of fun! Thank you!❤️

[@thominaaugustinsson2685]

Love love this ❤❤❤amazing!!!!❤❤❤

[@Shabby.Soul-Suzy]

Thank you so much for your kind comments! ❤️❤️❤️

[@donnamorgancreations8781]

Thank you so much for sharing this with us! Fantastic idea! Love your creativity ❤️

[@Shabby.Soul-Suzy]

Donna Morgan you’re welcome and thank you so much!❤️💕

[@brandythompson6544]

So many beautiful pieces- just love the sewing paper tissue as a cover- brilliant!!

[@Shabby.Soul-Suzy]

I’m so happy you are inspired! Thank you so much for your encouragement and thank you for watching... have fun making M 💕🤗

[@oakhousejournals]

Just bought a couple of vintage Burda patterns. Now I have plenty of inspiration for what to try with them. Thanks for sharing, Suzy.C.xx

[@Shabby.Soul-Suzy]

Oak House Journals those will be perfect! Thanks so much, Carol!!❤️😘

[@PinkOddBird]

These are all so great! Thanks for sharing your ideas Suzy! ❤️

[@Shabby.Soul-Suzy]

Thank you so much April! ❤️

[@evelyndavis5999]

I just luv this 😍 ! Good job

[@wesley5518]

How exciting, loved your video. And the little journals are awesome. Thank you for sharing.

[@Shabby.Soul-Suzy]

Sylvia Hildman thanks so much 🌹❤️

[@Cyrilmc222004]

Thank you so much Suzy, this is really really inspirational and I’ve never seen anything like this. And I really really love ❤️ all of those, and the lace underneath the sewing 🧵 tissue is gorgeous, and it looks stunning and vintage too. I really really hope you have a great 👍 Christmas 🎄 and look forward to seeing what you do in the New Year. Please stay safe and well too xxx Mags

[@Shabby.Soul-Suzy]

Hello Mags! Thank you so much for your wonderful comment. It means so much ♥️😘 makes me happy to hear you enjoyed this video and we’re inspired. 🥰 thanks so much and I really hope you have a great Christmas too🎄✨ and please stay safe and take good care. I’ll see you next video 😉 xxx

[@redpagecafe]

Seriously love love love this idea! I will definitely be trying this out! Thank you so much for the inspiration Suzy! 😍😍

[@Shabby.Soul-Suzy]

Chantale Lepage - Red Page Café thanks so much! Can’t wait to see what you come up with!❤️😘

[@pamelarichardson3931]

Love them going to make some

[@Shabby.Soul-Suzy]

Love that! Have fun!

[@123uschie]

I have used pattern tissue in my journal but not covers - these are so cute!

[@Shabby.Soul-Suzy]

Thanks so much! Pattern tissue is so versatile!

[@dianesample1221]

Looking forward to seeing more Suzy..they r looking lovely. merry Christmas..🤶🌷

[@Shabby.Soul-Suzy]

diane sample many, many thanks Diane! Merry Christmas to you and yours🎄😘❤️

[@karengroff9492]

Suzy, these are just so adorable. I'm looking forward to your next video on them. Super, super cute and a great idea. Thank you for sharing. You always inspire me.

[@Shabby.Soul-Suzy]

Karen Groff thanks so much Karen! ❤️ my pleasure and I love to hear you’ve been inspired! 😊

[@Crislana09]

Loved the video, Suzy! Beautiful journals, as always! ❤️

[@Shabby.Soul-Suzy]

Thank you so much Cristina! Appreciate you watching and leaving such a lovely comment ❤️❤️😘

[@MoiraGray]

Love these, very inspiring TFS 🤩

[@Shabby.Soul-Suzy]

Moira Gray thank you ❤️🤗

[@tashilongthorp2295]

Love these, Suzy! I hope you have a lovely Christmas!

[@Shabby.Soul-Suzy]

Sandra Tashi Longthorp many thanks, Sandra! 💕😘 I hope you have a lovely Christmas as well!🎄🌟

[@cindyramsey1296]

Just stumbled across this video . Thank you so much for sharing , I so love 💕 Your designs . Can't wait to catch one of your journals for sale 🙂. Merry Christmas 🎄

[@Shabby.Soul-Suzy]

Cindy Ramsey thank you so much! ❤️ so glad you found me 😊 Merry Christmas to you!🎄

[@Usdukes]

Love your journals!🌷

[@Shabby.Soul-Suzy]

Thank you so much! ❤️🌷 have a wonderful weekend! ☀️

[@Dagmar194913]

I hope you have a safe and happy Christmas..you are so generous to share your creativity. ❤️🇨🇦❤️

[@Shabby.Soul-Suzy]

Thank you so much! I hope you have a safe and happy Christmas as well! 🎄❤️

[@123.ABC.33]

Love how you used the pattern paper to make the journals. I'm looking forward to seeing what you will do with them.

[@Shabby.Soul-Suzy]

Lynne Hughes thanks so much! I’m excited to share! Merry Christmas! ❤️

[@KriRama]

I love soft cover journals ❣️

[@romelewandowski6725]

OMGOOODNESS....so happy to find ur channel. I literally have hundreds of patterns from buying out pattern cabinets from Joann's going out of business Store in Philly. Cabinets were not cleaned out AND we returned at night. They had dumped the contents of whatever cabinets were left into the dumpster. Fortunately we took our truck and literally loaded the back of the pickup with ALL the patterns. I knew I would be able to use them in my art eventually. Don't make clothes anymore....cheaper to buy than make. Have shared many and now I have more ideas running through my head, Wonderful ideas, Also watch Lizzi Brewer Scrappinlizzi, she folded pages and make them into journal too. Thank you for ur creativity. Gorgeous

[@Shabby.Soul-Suzy]

Hello and welcome to my channel. How awesome that you have so many patterns to play with! Sounds like you’re going to be busy. Have fun and thank you for your lovely comment. 💕💕

[@fyrtalker]

I LOVE this! So pretty!

[@Shabby.Soul-Suzy]

Thank you so much!!

[@suzyemery]

So cute! What a great idea to use pattern papers!! Love the sound they make...and they must feel so nice in your hand. Just love anything tiny! Thanks for the share! Merry Christmas!! Hugs 💕 Suzy

[@Shabby.Soul-Suzy]

Suzy Emery oh I love the sound too and they really do have a nice feel AND I love anything tiny too!! We have allot in common including our name lol! Thank you so much and Merry Christmas to you! Hugs, Suzy ❤️

[@Lizthepaperproject]

So much inspiration! They are gorgeous just the way they are! Thank you for sharing. I can’t wait to try this!! 🤗💕😊

[@Shabby.Soul-Suzy]

Liz thepaperproject thanks so much! Can’t wait to see what you make! 🤗❤️😊

[@angelaperkins662]

Love them !!

[@Shabby.Soul-Suzy]

Angela Perkins thank you🌹❤️

[@lidimaparis4799]

Great ideas. Thank you

[@Shabby.Soul-Suzy]

You’re welcome,thank you M💕

[@ReNewedatKensingtonCove]

Love these!!

[@Shabby.Soul-Suzy]

Thank you!! ❤️

[@JunkJournalTreasures]

Love those!! 💕

[@Shabby.Soul-Suzy]

Thank you! 💕

[@sharonhastings2115]

Love little books

[@Shabby.Soul-Suzy]

Sharon Hastings oh I do too!

[@lindaseitz7491]

Love all your ideas❤

[@Shabby.Soul-Suzy]

Thank you so much ♥️

[@tonyasamuels3411]

Love them💕 Your work is so amazing 🥰 Thank you for sharing 💕

[@Shabby.Soul-Suzy]

Tonya Samuels thank you so much!❤️🤗

[@elainet5870]

Very pretty!

[@Shabby.Soul-Suzy]

Elaine T thank you 💗

[@lizwiseman48]

A very cute idea! I’ll have to give it a try. TFS

[@Shabby.Soul-Suzy]

Liz Wiseman thanks so much! These are a lot of fun...I hope you enjoy it!💕💕

[@parisnchristlove]

These are so cool, Suzy! Thank you for sharing….. currently, I’m working on an accordion tag book inspired by you!

[@Shabby.Soul-Suzy]

Thank you so much Sue! ♥️ eeek! I’m so happy to hear your making an accordion book! if you are on Instagram, tag me I would love to see yours 😍

[@copycatcraftsbyjill3008]

Super cute. You are a master at these beautiful little books/journals.

[@Shabby.Soul-Suzy]

What a nice thing to say! Thank you so much M 💕💕🤗

[@DWinter58]

These are gorgeous Suzy!! I have used sewing tissue for covers before but never tried putting printed tissue or fabric in-between the layers. What a great idea!! Thanks for sharing your technique & beautiful art my friend!!💜💜💜

[@Shabby.Soul-Suzy]

Thank you Dar! And thanks for watching my friend! ❤️

[@DWinter58]

@@Shabby.Soul-Suzy You are very welcome!! TFS!!💜

[@NACPB]

These are gorgeous. Just found your site. Love your style.

[@Shabby.Soul-Suzy]

Pamela Br thank you so much! I’m so happy you found me! 🤗❤️

[@tatteredtreasuresbypattie6047]

These are gorgeous!!!!😍💕

[@Shabby.Soul-Suzy]

Tattered Treasures by Pattie thank you so much, Patty!❤️😘

[@dianephillips6055]

These are so cute!!!

[@Shabby.Soul-Suzy]

Diane Phillips thanks so much 🌹💕

[@bitzbitz13]

I just love these!

[@Shabby.Soul-Suzy]

Thank you so much! 😊💕💕

[@purewordcreations]

Beautiful journals!

[@Shabby.Soul-Suzy]

Thanks so much! ❤️

[@laurachapman6633]

Genius!!!♥️♥️♥️

[@Shabby.Soul-Suzy]

Thank you! ❤️❤️❤️

[@bellascraftystudio]

I just love these they are so sweet. Xx

[@Shabby.Soul-Suzy]

❤️ Thank you so much Lita! xx

[@DreamyBohemian]

How precious are these!?! I saw youe post on Instagram and fell in love! I have a mad crush on your creativity! Gorgeous work! Thank you for sharing your talents with us! 💜

[@Shabby.Soul-Suzy]

Speckled Seahorse you are so sweet! 💕 thank you thank you for saying such nice things and for popping over to watch!! ❤️😘

[@annamilford7122]

Absolutely gOrgEouS!!- makes me want to reach in to the screen & crinkle that tissue paper!! Just subscribed! X

[@Shabby.Soul-Suzy]

Anna Milford thanks so much! Wouldn’t that be great if we could lol?! Welcome to my channel and thanks for subscribing! 💕😘

[@KriRama]

Suzy u have such amazing creativity & ideas….. such simple things that turn out amazing! 😁❣️

[@carolrigby186]

I have bern wanting to make one of your tissue journals ever since I first saw these butI didnt have any dress pattern tissue. Yesterday I was lucky enough to find some so I'm so excited to give these a try. 🤗

[@Shabby.Soul-Suzy]

Oh that’s fantastic! I love it when I find that thing I’ve been searching for! I hope you have allot of fun making! 😃❤️❤️

[@inkedpulp]

I love this video - i need to make a needle book and this would be a perfect cover. A friend recommended your channel and I’m now a subscriber. Looking forward to more of your creative videos. ❤

[@Shabby.Soul-Suzy]

Thanks so much and welcome to my channel! I love your idea of a needle book! ❤️

[@nancylopez4234]

Crazy cute!!!💖💖💖

[@Shabby.Soul-Suzy]

Nancy Lopez thanks so much Nancy!!! 😘❤️💕

[@krystynaplattje671]

Gorgeous

[@Shabby.Soul-Suzy]

Krystyna Plattje thanks so much!🤗💕

[@epartcollection1268]

Love your journals style 🌷🦋 merry Xmas

[@Shabby.Soul-Suzy]

Ep Art Collection thanks sooo much 😘❤️ Merry Christmas 🎄

[@irenecortez7819]

New subbie. Love this idea. Thank you so much

[@Shabby.Soul-Suzy]

Irene Cortez hi Irene, welcome and thank you sooo much for you kind words! 💕💕😘

[@JoelyneHandmade]

So beautiful 🤩

[@Shabby.Soul-Suzy]

Joelyne Karan thanks so much! 💕💕

[@vaniawhitfield6486]

These are so cute

[@Shabby.Soul-Suzy]

Many thanks

[@craftbakedstudio]

Oh my gosh these are so cute! I’ve been wanting to get my sewing machine out, but haven’t decided for what... now I know! I’m going to try and recreate these and feature you on my Instagram :) thank you for the lovely inspiration!

[@Shabby.Soul-Suzy]

Thank you! These are so much fun! I hope you enjoy the process 💕💕

[@Little_house_of_cards]

I’ve just found your channel by watching another video by rubyandpearlxo……. Omg your creations are stunning!! Thank you so much for sharing your ideas and how to’s with us. Xx

[@Shabby.Soul-Suzy]

Hello Hannah and welcome! Thank you so much for your kind words and for watching! I did not know that Heather had mentioned me. Could you please tell me which video you watched so I can check it out? Thanks again xx ♥️🌷💕

[@wandamontgomery7183]

Great job, Love them all and I have so many old patterns. Great ideas! I am a new subscriber and really love all your things! Hope you have a very Merry Christmas

[@Shabby.Soul-Suzy]

Hello Wanda and welcome to my channel! Sounds like this is a perfect project for you 😉 Thank you so much and hope you have a wonderful Christmas! ❤️💕

[@TheresaPetermann]

Saw your books on Tim's facebook live so I had to come and find you. Subscribed for sure. Love how you layer all the tissue papers together. Will be watching for more videos. thanks so much for sharing.

[@Shabby.Soul-Suzy]

Theresa Petermann I’m so happy happy you found me! Thank you for your kind words and for following along. 😊💕🤗

[@TheresaPetermann]

@@Shabby.Soul-Suzy Are you part of Tim Holtz Addicts? If not, I can put a link there to your channel. I am sure there are lots of folks who would like to see what you are doing.

[@Shabby.Soul-Suzy]

Theresa Petermann hi Theresa, I’m not but have heard of it and yes, I would love that! I really need to get over to Facebook more often. Thanks so much❤️ hope you enjoy the rest of your weekend! 💕😊🤗