Little Golden Book Junk Journal Cover Tutorial - Save the Foil!

Let's make a Little Golden Book Junk Journal Cover, without losing that iconic gold foil! Thank you for watching and let the serendipity find you! ~Kathy xo
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[@janicem4382]

Thank you for recognizing the need for some of us to have the golden part of the golden books.

[@AtticTreasuresEtc]

Hi Janice! I just couldn’t bring myself to cut it off. Thanks for watching! ~Kathy xo

[@rnbsteenstar]

This would be a perfect gift for a mom who wants to document the life of her child beyond the ages of one through 18.

[@AtticTreasuresEtc]

What a great idea, Laura!! I love that! Thanks so much for watching and for sharing your idea! ~Kathy xo

[@rnbsteenstar]

@@AtticTreasuresEtc anytime, girl!

[@christineculbertson4804]

I have seen someone on KZbin take a hand blow dryer take the gold foil off that way. I love golden book Junk Journals!

[@AtticTreasuresEtc]

That’s another great method. 😊 So far I like leaving it on since I don’t cut the covers down at all, but at some point I may give the blow dryer method a try. Thanks so much for watching and for the great suggestion! ~Kathy xo

[@christineculbertson4804]

@@AtticTreasuresEtc your very welcome! 💕💕❤️❤️

[@lovicollier9640]

I use a heat gun to lift off the foil, from the book then I sometimes reuse it on the spine or as a belly band on a page the book. I found some interesting tips on your site, like the beads o n the spine, very pretty idea. Thank you for sharing. smiles from down under.😀👍💐

[@AtticTreasuresEtc]

Using a heat gun is a great idea! Thanks for sharing that, and thank you so much for watching! ~Kathy xo

[@jennifercampbell2432]

I like the addition of the wire and beads to the spine! Nice touch!

[@AtticTreasuresEtc]

Thanks, Jennifer! I wasn’t sure how it would turn out, but I really like it. Thanks so much for watching! ~Kathy xo

[@3pugnight]

Oh my gosh-I’ve never known anyone else who had a Charmin’ Chatty! She was my favorite doll when I was little. Thanks not only for this great tutorial, but also for the wonderful memories! 😊

[@AtticTreasuresEtc]

I never did, either, Carol! I absolutely loved that doll!! I thought it was so cool that you could put the different records in and there’d be a whole new theme. Thanks so much for watching and for your comment. It made my day! ~Kathy xo

[@jennymwitcher]

This is my FAVORITE LGB binding tutorial of all! Thank you very much!

[@AtticTreasuresEtc]

Thank you so much, Jenny, I’m so happy you liked it! Thank you so much for watching and for your lovely comment! ~Kathy xo

[@conniebentley9699]

This was fun to watch! I found some Little Golden Books at the thrift store and am excited to try your method.

[@AtticTreasuresEtc]

Wonderful, Connie, I hope you enjoy it! Thanks so much for watching!! ~Kathy xo

[@kathynichols910]

Thank you. I like what you do to this book. I usually have problems with the spine so I am goin to try your way.

[@AtticTreasuresEtc]

You’re very welcome, Kathy! I hope you have fun with the project. Thank you so much for watching and for your comment. 😊 ~Kathy xo

[@kerriebetts3994]

Thank you so much for showing us how to retain the gold foil.I have tried other methods and yours is certainly a much better method. I have a number of little golden books and will enjoy using your method to turn them into journals for my grandchildren. Thank you again and I have happily subscribed.

[@AtticTreasuresEtc]

Thank you, Kerrie! That’s super sweet! I look forward to seeing your creations, too. Thanks so much for watching and subscribing! ~Kathy xo

[@SueKivley]

I love that you saved the gold foil. I couldn't believe it when I saw someone cover it up! It turned out so cute.

[@AtticTreasuresEtc]

Thanks so much, Sue! I just couldn’t bear to cut the foil off. Thank you very much for watching and for your lovely comment! ~Kathy xo

[@wordscrafter]

I really like saving the spine this way. It allows us to choose any size we want! Thanks so much for sharing this ❤️❤️❤️!!!

[@AtticTreasuresEtc]

Thank you so much! I have several more LGB journals in the works to finish in the coming months. Thank you so much for watching and for your kind comment! ~Kathy xo

[@KimboKreations]

so appreciate this tutorial thanks so much

[@AtticTreasuresEtc]

Thank you so much, I’m so glad you enjoyed it! Thanks for watching! ~Kathy xo

[@janscott821]

I absolutely love how you did you spine! I had Chatty Cathy but wanted Charming Chatty! ❤

[@AtticTreasuresEtc]

Thank you! I loved my Charmin’ Chatty. I’ve never known anyone else who even knew that doll! Thanks so much for watching, and I really appreciated your comment!! ~Kathy xo

[@bessos4u2]

Thank you 🙏 so much🥰 for saving the Golden Book 📖 reputation! I love all the Journals out there but wanted to figure out how to save the originality if those gorgeous books 🎈 appreciate your inspiration 😍

[@AtticTreasuresEtc]

Thank you so much, Lisa! I am so glad you were inspired! That means the world to me. Thanks so much for watching! ~Kathy xo

[@Kim-sd1ft]

Totally agree, thank you.

[@maryjowilliamson1276]

Very nice video! Giving me so many new ideas!

[@AtticTreasuresEtc]

Thanks so much, Mary Jo! I have a few more LGBs in the pipeline that I need to finish. Thank you for watching! ~Kathy xo

[@d_Loren]

Not only did you keep the gold foil, but you won’t have to cut, fold or otherwise shorten the pages! Brilliant! TFS! 😊

[@AtticTreasuresEtc]

Yes!!! I couldn’t stand the thought of cutting or folding the pages. I did trim off a sliver, but not enough to notice. I also just learned how to remove the foil with a heat gun. It takes a bit of time, but I think it may be worth it. Working on another LGB right now. Thanks so much for watching!! ~Kathy xo

[@katspaperdesigns5146]

My Golden book (actually a few of them) are so old that the foil faded away, so honestly it is still a little golden book, perhaps even more special as it is so much older then the newer ones! Thankfully the pages in mine are all good and not marked or torn, but a very iconic treasure even w/o the gold foil! TFS I'm still loving my LGB!!!

[@AtticTreasuresEtc]

Very cool!! Thanks so much for watching! ~Kathy xo

[@r.c.miller6161]

Love your method of retaining the golden strips! My little grandson and I have a collection of almost 100 Little Golden Books, mostly vintage. He loves the illustrations and is a gifted reader. I simply cannot bring myself to cut them apart.

[@AtticTreasuresEtc]

Thank so much, R.C., I just had to save that foil! I totally understand your not wanting to cut up your collection. Maybe pick up one from a thrift store to play with and practice on. Thank you so much for watching!! ~Kathy xo

[@uniquewhimsy622]

I have a big collection of little golden books. The easier way to use them in art making is to get duplicate copies. I have about 10 of the Pokey Puppy so it isn’t hard to craft with it.

[@rhondazamora8136]

I am so glad you kept the original golden spine.

[@AtticTreasuresEtc]

Thank you, Rhonda! I couldn’t bear to lose it, it’s so iconic. Thank you so much for watching!! ~Kathy xo

[@craftingonabudget6700]

Thank you for sharing your knowledge. I'm working on my first golden book journal.

[@AtticTreasuresEtc]

That’s exciting, have fun! 😊 Thank you so much for watching! ~Kathy xo

[@cherylstone3143]

Just found you. Haven't done a junk journal yet. But I have been collecting different golden books. So hopefully I'll be able to do as well as you.

[@AtticTreasuresEtc]

Hello, Cheryl, and welcome! Making the Little Golden Book journal was lots of fun. I have a few videos about making them. I’m sure yours will be awesome! Thank you so much for watching and subscribing!! ~Kathy xo

[@lifeofatruckerswife]

I have several little Goldens I've wanted to make into journals, but I can't bring myself to cover, or remove that iconic foil...so my books are just sitting there. Thank you for the video!! Now I'm confident on taking apart my little goldens

[@AtticTreasuresEtc]

Oh, I’m so glad! Have fun, and thanks for watching! ~Kathy xo

[@lifeofatruckerswife]

@@AtticTreasuresEtc 💙

[@tracymcloughlin8931]

Just found you in my feed and love your technique. I’ve been collecting things to make my first junk journal and love your teaching!

[@AtticTreasuresEtc]

Thank you so much, Tracy, that’s very kind of you! Thank you so much for watching and for your sweet comment! ~Kathy xo

[@ChestyStClair]

Wow! You are very meticulous in preserving the gold spine. Best tutorial on that subject on YT.

[@AtticTreasuresEtc]

Thank you very much!! I’m so happy you enjoyed it! Thanks so much for watching and for your lovely comment! ~Kathy xo

[@juliekeil8791]

Just found you on my feed. I love this technique of saving the gold foil and will use your method. TYFS subscribed. 💖

[@AtticTreasuresEtc]

Thank you so much, and welcome!! I really appreciate your comments. Thanks for watching and subscribing! ~Kathy xo

[@4everpurplecreationslorell659]

I Loved watching your process. I love the cover.

[@AtticTreasuresEtc]

Thank you so much, Lorelle! And thanks for watching! ~Kathy xo

[@normafavela3912]

Loved it. Thank you and blessings

[@AtticTreasuresEtc]

Thank you so much, Norma, glad you enjoyed it! Thanks for watching! ~Kathy xo

[@tracms]

I just found your video today when I was looking for ways to use the little golden books as junk journals. This is a very great tutorial. Also, although this video is two years old, I went to Joannes today and found out from the cashier there is a coupon on the app you can use as well as she said Google search Joannes coupon and you can use that one on top of it. But you can’t stack the one on your app but you can stack the app on with your Google search one if that makes sense. Thank you for this tutorial and I definitely will be using it. I just purchased about 10 or so golden books from a local antique thrift shop

[@AtticTreasuresEtc]

Wow, time has sure flown by! My hubby and I both have the app so we double up on coupons. I’ll have to check out the google tip, thanks! And thanks so much for watching! ~Kathy xo

[@handmadeiowa]

Love your method!

[@AtticTreasuresEtc]

Thanks so much! And thanks for watching! ~Kathy xo

[@laurathurston4757]

Thanks for this tutorial. I have seen others make spines for Little Golden Books that cover some of the title words. And of course the golden spine. This seems easier.

[@AtticTreasuresEtc]

Thanks Laura! I just couldn’t cut it cover up that foil. I’ve since learned how to remove the foil altogether with a heat gun. It’s a long process, but it will allow me to use a long arm stapler to staple the book edges to the spine in the future. Thanks so much for watching! ~Kathy xo

[@donadeam2313]

Thank you for showing how to retain the gold foil on the Little Golden Books. I have collected several books, but I have never made journals out of them because I haven’t like the way the spines looked. Making the books into journals will be one of my New Year’s resolutions. I know I’ll keep that one. ;)

[@AtticTreasuresEtc]

Thanks so much, Dona! When you make one, please tag me on Instagram. I’d love to see it! Thanks for watching! ~Kathy xo

[@tuyetruoff4735]

I really like how you did it. It look really nice and easy for me to try my first time making any book.

[@AtticTreasuresEtc]

Thank you so much, I’m glad you liked it! Have fun with the project, and thanks for watching! ~Kathy xo

[@laniejandco]

I followed this tutorial to make my first ever junk journal. This is the only tutorial I could find where the gold spine shows. I have the video of the flip through on my channel if you’d like to see it! Thank you for the inspiration!

[@AtticTreasuresEtc]

Aww, that makes me so happy, thank you! Your journal is fantastic! Thanks for sharing!! ~Kathy xo Donald's Toy Train Little Golden Book Junk Journal Flip Through - SOLD Thank you! kzbin.info/www/bejne/ipS6YZavbb2anbM

[@betsyvanek9275]

i totally understand the Chatty Cathy doll & your name being Cathy....my name is Betsy and the Betsy Wetsy doll was my cross to bear😢

[@AtticTreasuresEtc]

Oh, goodness, that would be tough! Thank goodness, we can outgrow our nicknames! Thanks so much for watching! ~Kathy xo

[@BevStorer]

Nice Job! Loved your very detailed and concise instructions. Thank you for taking your valuable time to teach us your cover technique while keeping the gold foil. Awesome! Bless your heart!

[@AtticTreasuresEtc]

Hi, Bev, thank you so much! I really appreciate your encouraging comment. I just had to save that foil! Thank you so much for watching! ~Kathy xo

[@maryschuler9512]

I also just found you on my feed. Your way of teaching is amazing. You explain it in such a way that we can "awl" follow.i love your down to earth sense of humor. See what I did there? 😀😉. I just subscribed and can't wait to see more of your work. 🥰👏

[@AtticTreasuresEtc]

Thank you so much and welcome! I’m very glad you found my channel. Lol, I did see what you did there! Thank you so much for watching and for subscribing! 🦋🌺💕~Kathy xo

[@kimberlysiddons]

If I happen to wreck the foil spine, I always incorporate the gold foil somewhere in my journal. I love your process

[@AtticTreasuresEtc]

Hi Kimberly! That sounds like a perfect solution! Thanks so much for watching and for your lovely comment! ~Kathy xo

[@TheSweetsherrypie]

You are a good teacher, thank you! 😊

[@AtticTreasuresEtc]

Thank you so much, Sherry! And thank you for watching and for your kind comment! ~Kathy xo

[@Jana-TheCraftyGambler]

These are my favorite Journals to make.

[@AtticTreasuresEtc]

Hi, Jana! They’re so much fun, aren’t they? Thanks so much for watching! ~Kathy xo

[@andreamacke7433]

I am new to junk journals, I have a large collection of Holden Books that I have been saving to read to my grandchildren. I will definitely try to make one. Thank you so much for sharing.

[@AtticTreasuresEtc]

Hi Andrea! I think you’ll find it to be a fun project. Thanks so much for watching and for your comment! ~Kathy xo

[@michelleanne9530]

Thank you for this tutorial!

[@AtticTreasuresEtc]

You’re so welcome, Michelle Anne! Thank you so much for watching!! ~Kathy xo

[@amyandmink5158]

My favorite little golden book is the pokey little puppy

[@AtticTreasuresEtc]

Aww, I love that one, too! Thank you so much for watching! ~Kathy xo

[@junktojoyjournals5611]

Love this idea!!! Thank you for sharing!!!

[@AtticTreasuresEtc]

Thank you so much!! Thanks for watching and feel free to share with any of your crafting friends! ~Kathy xo

[@loribreeuwsma]

Nicely done. I need to visit our local thrift store and find some golden books so I can turn them into a journal. Thank you for showing us how to separate the cover foil.

[@AtticTreasuresEtc]

Thank you so much, Lori! I’m happy you enjoyed it. Have fun with them when you find some. You might want to get a couple to practice on. Thank you so much for watching!

[@marymccloskey9450]

I’m new and loved watching your process. I can’t wait to see more. 🌸

[@AtticTreasuresEtc]

Thank you so much, Mary, I’m glad you enjoyed it! Thanks so much for watching! ~Kathy xo

[@marymccloskey9450]

@@AtticTreasuresEtc your video was the second one I’ve seen about golden books. I almost cried out as the other vlogger chopped up the book! The poor thing. Lol. I love how you kept the details and highlighted them.

[@kathycultice5272]

@@marymccloskey9450 thanks! I actually had that same reaction the first time I saw someone do that. I knew I just had to save that foil! If you’re interested, here’s the link to the flip through of the finished toy train book: Donald's Toy Train Little Golden Book Junk Journal Flip Through - SOLD Thank you! kzbin.info/www/bejne/ipS6YZavbb2anbM

[@myrnadahl105]

Just lovely, great "chatting" with you today. Thank you.

[@AtticTreasuresEtc]

Thank you so much, Myrna! So happy you liked it. Thank you for watching, and nice chatting with you too! ~Kathy xo

[@BRebornArtHealing]

Awesome video. Very helpful. I've never made one but hope to soon. Thank you!

[@AtticTreasuresEtc]

Thanks so much! I’m new to making them as well. I’m almost finished with that one but I’m in the middle of a major reorganization of my craft room so I haven’t had time to wrap it up yet. Thanks for watching and I hope you’ll be making one soon. ☺️ ~Kathy xo

[@debbiemartin6582]

Thank you for showing this technique. Hope to try it soon.

[@AtticTreasuresEtc]

Yevery welcome, Debbie! Thank you so much for watching! ~Kathy xo

[@suemac777]

Wow you did it. Very clever and I'm def going to try this at some point. Gratz Kathy

[@AtticTreasuresEtc]

Thank you so much, Sue! I’m having a lot of fun with this one. Thank you for watching! ~Kathy xo 💕

[@lisapalmese7935]

Fabulous but I would have loved start to finish! What about the Spine Dangle with ribbons and charms ? I really enjoyed watching and learning from you! I Love that you kept the iconic foil that Little Golden Book is known for. Thank You 😊

[@AtticTreasuresEtc]

Thanks, Lisa! I definitely had to keep that foil! Thanks so much for watching, and I’ll be making more in future videos. ~Kathy xo

[@desireemartin3485]

Just found you so very helpful thank you 😊

[@AtticTreasuresEtc]

Hello, Desiree, and welcome to my channel! So very happy that you enjoyed the video. Thank you so much for watching! ~Kathy xo

[@LovinDebsFit50s]

I really love your little golden book. 😍What size Spine did you make, 1 1/2 inch? I have a pack of those Brad Ring things from Tim Holtz and I have yet to use them. I think the way you did it looks so nice. I never thought of using breathable tape, great idea!! I found some little golden books at goodwill yesterday and I attempted to make my first one last night. I removed the signatures from a Elmo L.G.B. after I took the signatures out. I used a Heat gun to partially remove the gold foil so I could take the staples out. I just didn’t love the look because part of the foil had pulled away from the book when I took out the signatures. I didn’t lift the entire piece of golden foil off, only up to where the staples were. I used art glitter glue to glue it back in place.

[@AtticTreasuresEtc]

Hi, Deb! Thank you so much!! Sounds like you’re having lots of fun with the project, too. It’s been a while since I made that one, but I think the spine was 1-1/2”. I’m really looking forward to getting my craft room back up and running. The room is painted and the floor is in, but my husband needs to make shelves for the closet and install the baseboards before I can move all my stuff back in from storage. Please be patient with me during this process. Hopefully soon I’ll be able to start making mare videos. Thanks so much for watching and for your lovely comment! ~Kathy xo

[@careyclapp8357]

I love how those gold beads turned out, really accentuates the gold foil! Did you know you can buy the gold foil strips on Amazon? Just in case you have one that is damaged too much to save. I have a bunch of little golden books to turn into junk journals and will give your method a try. Funny about the Charmin Chatty doll, I had one when I was little! Oh those memories!!!

[@AtticTreasuresEtc]

Oh my goodness, that’s awesome! You are the first person I’ve ever known of that had a Charmin Chatty doll too! I wonder if any of the records are still around. Thank you so much for your kind comments. Although I was happy with the beads on the Charmin Chatty LGB, I didn’t use that method on the Donald Duck Toy Train LGB and I was super happy with the way it turned out. I have posted a few videos of the progress of that journal as well as a flip-through. Great news about getting the foil on Amazon, thanks! I’ll definitely check that out. Thank you so much for watching!!! ~Kathy xo

[@lindamckibben1763]

What are those strips called. I can’t seem to find on Amazon

[@tamiwalker1016]

Yes!!! I couldn't for the life of me understand why anyone would go to all the trouble to find vintage Little Golden Books and then not incorporate the iconic foil spine! I was hoping to find someone who can show me how to save it. Thanks.

[@AtticTreasuresEtc]

You’re very welcome! I couldn’t imagine not incorporating that spine. Interestingly, though, the earliest books had solid red or blue spines, but I still think I’d save it. Thanks so much for watching!! ~Kathy xo

[@mvrooks]

operation: Save the foil!💛

[@AtticTreasuresEtc]

It’s a worthy goal! 😊 Thank you so much for watching! ~Kathy xo

[@angiecantu2747]

thatsreally nice!

[@AtticTreasuresEtc]

Thank you so much, Angie! And thank you for watching! ~Kathy xo

[@carolinemaliaka4244]

Really love the way you did that. Do you have a tutorial on how to add the pages.

[@AtticTreasuresEtc]

Thank you very much, Caroline. I do have a playlist for a Little Golden Book journal. Here’s a link to the playlist. Thanks so much for watching! ~Kathy xo Little Golden Book Junk Journal kzbin.info/aero/PLn__GYo5KB4Cx5TNkRlOGVbDAvVhRDdO9

[@marccultice4852]

I see what you did there… you gave it your “awl”! Great tips for using these books. 🖖 🤪

[@AtticTreasuresEtc]

Thanks Honey, for being my biggest enabler, I mean fan! ☺️😘💕

[@kathyzorn9186]

My favorite Golden book is Thumbelina. I think I will try this method on it, thanks so much for showing how you did this! Question, did you poke the wire to the inside and does it show? Merry Christmas my friend 🎄❤️🎄❤️

[@AtticTreasuresEtc]

Thank you! When I poked the wire through on this one I had already glued the fabric down on the inside, so I strung some beads on it on the inside, too. But this morning I had the epiphany to do all the beading before gluing the fabric down on the inside, taping the ends of the wire down on the inside, then finish gluing the fabric down, so nothing will show. I’ll be on the lookout for Thumbelina, I loved that story, too. 💕 ~Kathy xo

[@kathyzorn9186]

@@AtticTreasuresEtc ok got it! But the beads must look pretty inside too!❤️

[@daisy3690]

[@mrsktank]

I've been looking for a video that keeps the spine intact so thank you! I have a question. What's the best tool/method to cut your spine? I find none of my cutting tools gives me a clean cut b/c of the thickness.

[@AtticTreasuresEtc]

Hi, KT, thank you for your question! I use an exacto knife to cut through the foil once I take the signatures out. Little Golden Books don’t really have a spine per se. The signatures are stapled in through the sides and then the foil is wrapped around to conceal the staples. I hope that helps! Thank you so much for watching!! ~Kathy xo

[@debbietroyer9480]

Hi. I’m fairly new here. I’ve seen a lot of LGB videos, but yours is the only one I find with the gold spine intact like this. I was hoping to see how you put the pages back in without goofing that up, but I can’t find the next video, if there is one. Can you help? Also, I haven’t done this yet but I’ve seen several posts saying you can use a blow dryer or heat gun to warm up the gold spine,then peel it off intact before taking the book apart. No need to have staple tears in it.

[@AtticTreasuresEtc]

Hi Debbie! Here’s the video where I added the signatures, and there should be a link to the playlist at the end. I’ve heard of the blow dryer method for removing the foil but haven’t tried it yet. Thanks so much for watching and for taking the time to comment! ~Kathy xo Embellishing My Little Golden Book Junk Journal! Plus a Thrift Store Haul! kzbin.info/www/bejne/nKTbmZx-frpsrZo

[@AtticTreasuresEtc]

Actually, this is the one where I sewed in the signatures, if that helps. 😊 Little Golden Book Junk Journal: Adding Buttons to the Spine kzbin.info/www/bejne/l5OmmIysnMdqbc0

[@debbietroyer9480]

@@AtticTreasuresEtc Thanks for responding so quickly. I think I’m confused. (Story of my life!) I was sure that when I watched the first video, you had the foil spread out intact and running down the enlarged spine. I see that wasn’t true, so I don’t know what I’m talking about. 🤪 I’ve seen both of your videos here at least once before. Maybe it was someone else. Whatever it was, (assuming I’m not making it up) she had, like, three LGB altered covers all prepared that way, and I couldn’t think how she could sew in the signatures without poking holes in it. I am enjoying your videos very much, even if I see things that aren’t really there. 😂 Thanks!

[@kathycultice5272]

@@debbietroyer9480 lol, I totally get it! I often can’t remember where I’ve seen a video. I think you’re right about seeing that in another video, though, because I keep the foil attached to the covers, rather than removing it and reattaching it to the spine. (I hope that makes sense.) Personally, I like the look of the foil in its original place. 😊

[@ScrapnCrap]

I love this. I have been wondering how to go about this myself and you have saved me the trouble. They look great. I will do this with the next one I make. Plus I like your idea of using sports tape. Thank you :)

[@AtticTreasuresEtc]

Thanks so much! It makes me so happy when others are inspired to try new things. Happy crafting, and thanks for watching! ~Kathy xo

[@Craftsbysamantha229]

Can I just use fabric glue for the fabric because I don't have all that different tape stuff lol I just have art glitter glue and fabric glue that's what I normally use for my books. And rubber tape for the book spine

[@AtticTreasuresEtc]

Hi Samantha! You can certainly try that and see how it works. Maybe practice on a newer thrifted Little Golden Book. I was concerned that the glue alone would come apart during use which is why I opted for the fabric tape. I found it at Joann Fabrics if you have one near you. Thank you so much for watching and for your comment. Happy crafting! ~Kathy xo

[@Craftsbysamantha229]

@@AtticTreasuresEtc I did and it worked great.! Love that the gold foil is visible and in tack

[@kathycultice5272]

@@Craftsbysamantha229oh I’m so happy to hear that! Thanks so much for letting me know!! 😊

[@reneasmith1588]

I am very sensitive to odors. Does the fabritac have a strong smell? If so, is there something you'd suggest to use instead?

[@AtticTreasuresEtc]

Hi Renea. Yes, Fabritac contains acetone so the odor is pretty strong. You might try using Art Glitter Glue, or Fabric Fusion tape. Thanks so much for watching! ~Kathy xo

[@krisgernes1003]

Hi I apologize if this is a repeat but it seems how you glue the front and back cover on that it won't stay together after let's say a few months. Do you have any issues? I love that you keep the foil and don't cut the story

[@AtticTreasuresEtc]

I haven’t had any issues, but I did recently buy a long arm stapler. For the one I’m working on now I removed the foil very carefully with a heat gun, which took quite a while. I’m going to finish creating the signatures before deciding how wide the spine will need to be, then I’ll put the cover together the same way I did in this video, and use the stapler for added security. Then I’ll reattach the foil. Thanks for watching and for the question. ~Kathy xo

[@Charismeansgrace]

This is a great video lots of great info I had Chatty Cathy I also had a Crissy Doll Someone gave me a LGB it needs to be rescued can I send it to you?

[@AtticTreasuresEtc]

Thank you so much Charis! I have quite the backlog of LGB books at the moment. Which one do you have? Thanks so much for watching! ~Kathy xo

[@mariapatriciachavez2109]

❤️👍👍🖤♥️

[@AtticTreasuresEtc]

Thank you!! And thanks so much for watching! ~Kathy xo

[@lindatshappat4973]

I still have my Chatty Cathy.

[@AtticTreasuresEtc]

That’s awesome! I saw a Charmin Chatty in an antique store awhile back and now I wish I would’ve picked her up. Thanks so much for watching!! ~Kathy xo

[@mariapatriciachavez214]

Nice

[@AtticTreasuresEtc]

Thank you so much and thanks for watching! ~Kathy xo

[@CrafterKelliKelli]

I was doing this great but I have two that will not budge. I ended up tearing the back cover off when I started pulling the book open. Oh well.

[@AtticTreasuresEtc]

Oh no! Those must be extremely strong staples! I hope you’ll keep trying. Thank you so much for watching! ~Kathy xo

[@barbkniess3985]

Have you finished this book?

[@AtticTreasuresEtc]

Hi Barb, yes I finished the Donald Duck one and did a series of videos on it. I loved how it turned out! 😊 ~Kathy xo

[@barbkniess3985]

@@AtticTreasuresEtc I will have to watch the. I referenced this video the past weekend, to save the foil on a journal Ivan working on, thank for the tutorial.

[@joannsanders242]

The strip comes off easily with a heat gun.

[@AtticTreasuresEtc]

Thanks, that’s a great tip! Thanks so much for watching! ~Kathy xo

[@tphillips37]

I'm cringing a bit, because some of the Little Golden Books are valuable, so hopefully you're using common ones that aren't.

[@AtticTreasuresEtc]

I check first, and so far none of the ones I’ve done are more valuable than they are as altered junk journals. Thank you for watching! ~Kathy xo

[@dhurt1217]

I always cringed when someone took off the foil part.

[@AtticTreasuresEtc]

Hi Deborah. Same here, which is why I developed this method. 😊 I hope you’ll give it a try! Thanks so much for watching! ~Kathy xo

[@colleenkielczynski1696]

I was horrified when they took the gold spine off. I am a Librarian so taking a book apart was horrifying anyway.

[@lifeofatruckerswife]

@@colleenkielczynski1696 I can imagine how cringy it is to you to watch someone gut a book.

[@uniquewhimsy622]

@@colleenkielczynski1696 the library where I live throws away thousands of books every year. Seems better to tear them apart to use them for art than adding to the landfill.

[@DawnDiggetyNoDoubt]

Why didn’t your parents want to get you a chatty Cathy because your name was Cathy?

[@AtticTreasuresEtc]

I’m sure they figured that since my name was Kathy they wanted to get me a doll with a different name. I remember thinking it was really cool that not only was I the only one I knew that had a Charmin’ Chatty, but she had actual records with different themes that I could switch out. I loved her!