Little Golden Book Junk Journal - Making the Unique Closure and the Spine Dangle

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and see how I made this unique closure and spine dangle on my Donald's Toy Train Little Golden Book Junk Journal! #littlegoldenbook
Thank you for watching and let the serendipity find you! ~Kathy xo
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[@lisapalmese7935]

My Mother and Father met in Mensa. Back in the day it was for the brightest of brightest. Very Intelligent people, although My Mother with 6 girls never made us feel less than. When she was teaching us a Lesson she would say something that really resonated. Only later in Life I learned she was quoting some of the Best. Mark Twain etc.. She always taught us to Respect Books! Never write or tear in them. And this is the Highest Compliment I can give You. If My Mother was Alive She would be very Proud of You! You kept the Integrity of the books with keeping the gold foil. Which makes these Iconic books noticable . You took Special Care to advance them and treat them with Respect! So from Me and My Mother I Thank You! This one came out Stunning and that leaves me to another question which is hard. I have about 20 Little Golden Books along with 5 different Edith Holden and y have duplicates. I also have books from the 1800s and You have shown me You can enhance and preserve a book quite Brilliantly! What You did here is just note Worthy and Beautiful! Now my questions are Who are these for? Adults Children? And can You Please PM me what this Sold for? That is a Huge Problem for me! I would greatly appreciate it! I have watched many try but You are the Best at Enhancing Little Golden Books! 💜 Thank You Lisa Palmese

[@AtticTreasuresEtc]

Hi Lisa! Thank you so much for all your kind words. Your parents sound amazing! I think the Little Golden Book junk journals can be for children, but I wouldn’t be surprised if adults loved them for their unique and nostalgic value. I had this one listed for $85.00 in my Etsy shop. Thank you very much for watching and for sharing your story! ~Kathy xo

[@karinroloff4562]

Thanks for the tips...Love the closure and the spine dangles........................😻😻

[@AtticTreasuresEtc]

Thanks so much, Karin, and you’re very welcome! Thanks for watching! ~Kathy xo

[@elizabethmaloneorlando217]

Fantastic & adorable...yes I giggle too. 🗝🔑🗝🔑🚂🚂🚂🚂🚂🚂

[@AtticTreasuresEtc]

Thank you so much, Elizabeth! Thanks for watching, too!! ~Kathy xo

[@sandyross7128]

I love your closure and dangle!

[@AtticTreasuresEtc]

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

[@tanajenecke8279]

I just ran into this video…it is the cutest thing. You are a genius 😊

[@AtticTreasuresEtc]

Thank you so much, Tana, I’m happy that you liked it! Thanks for watching! ~Kathy xo

[@ilakaiser3778]

Love the closure 💜🐞

[@AtticTreasuresEtc]

Thank you so much! I had fun making this one. Thanks for watching! ~Kathy xo

[@lauragaudry3402]

Fabulous! Love buttons on a spine. Thanks for sharing a new unique closure! Probably one of my favourite journals to make are the LGB. Hugs and blessings, 🤗❤️🇨🇦

[@AtticTreasuresEtc]

Thanks so much, Laura!! If you’re interested, I also posted a full flip-through. Thanks for watching!! ~Kathy xo

[@houseofmahalo]

This is super cute! I love this closure idea and that dangle is just so charming! :D TFS! xoxo

[@AtticTreasuresEtc]

Thank you so much! This has been one of my favorite projects so far. Thank you so much for watching!! 💕 ~Kathy xo

[@helengrace7005]

So super cute. Love the closure ❤

[@AtticTreasuresEtc]

Thank you so much, Helen! I really had fun with that journal. Thanks for watching! ~Kathy xo

[@juliao1255]

Brilliant! And timely, for me, "cause I am making some Golden Christmas book junk journals. Love the closure! I did a similar one on a vintage journal using a lacy garter hook from an old style garter belt. The elastic stretch was helpful for securing it closed. I like yours for this type of journal. I wouldn't want to explain to kids about garters! LOL.

[@AtticTreasuresEtc]

Sounds great, Julia, I’m glad you’re inspired! Lol about the garter! Have fun with the project, and thanks so much for watching! ~Kathy xo

[@tbrcspirit]

Hi Kathy, that is a very clever closure! I never would have thought to do that. And the dangle is very cute! I can’t wait to see the flip through. I have yet to make a junk journal from a golden book. It’s on my ever growing “to make” list.

[@AtticTreasuresEtc]

Thanks so much, Trudi! I’ve been having fun with this project. Thanks so much for watching!! ~Kathy xo

[@lisapalmese7935]

Fabulous Thank You

[@karlakoykka-walker]

It turned out so adorable!

[@AtticTreasuresEtc]

Thank you, dear friend!! I ❤️U! ~Kathy xo

[@catherinerogers3395]

So cute! ❤️🙏

[@AtticTreasuresEtc]

Thank you so much!! ~Kathy xo

[@lo1001]

Super cute closer!

[@lo1001]

I meant closure😂

[@AtticTreasuresEtc]

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

[@ThymewithLisa]

wow, adorable

[@AtticTreasuresEtc]

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

[@buckiannscreations9089]

Adorable.. now to find some old overalls lol. Thanks for sharing

[@AtticTreasuresEtc]

Thank you so much, I’m happy you liked it! Thanks for watching!! ~Kathy xo 🌺

[@janc3514]

Absolutely love the closure and no, you're not the only one who gets giddy! 😂😉 I love this whole project! ❤

[@AtticTreasuresEtc]

Thank you, Jan! I have way too much fun making junk journals. 😄 Glad to hear I’m not alone, lol! Thanks so much for watching!! ~Kathy xo

[@Karen3263]

Very cute❤️

[@AtticTreasuresEtc]

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

[@kimberlykanios4403]

Love love ❤

[@AtticTreasuresEtc]

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

[@ilenemack]

Lovely💞

[@AtticTreasuresEtc]

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

[@silverlobsterfarm]

That is SO cute!! I may have to steal this closure idea. Most of the ones I make either have tied closures or no closure at all.

[@AtticTreasuresEtc]

Thank you, Monica! Steal away! That’s why I do this! Also, just finished posting the flip-through. Thanks so much for watching!! ~Kathy xo

[@shirleyvidito9676]

I’ve been making jewelry for years and still have issues with opening and closing jumprings. You did great! One commenter said use 2 flatnoosed pliers instead of the rounded pliers. The round nose pliers are usually used for wire wrapping or just curving wires. But in a pinch I’ve also used it to open or close. It just doesn’t have a nice grip on the jump ring wire. There’s also a thickness gauge to all wires and including jump rings. Some are thinner higher gauge and are easy to open, but with use, can warp it’s shape. The lower the gauge the thicker/ more dense/ stronger the wire ( and harder to work) jump ring. Another thing of interest ( hopefully, lol) is wiggling the jump ring back and forth,where the ends meet, a couple times works the wire and makes it stronger. Just thought I’d throw that in!💜

[@AtticTreasuresEtc]

Thanks or the tips! I was only using the round nose pliers because I didn’t have two pairs of the flat nosed ones at the time. I do now, though! Thank you so much for watching and for taking the time to help me out with your great tips!! ~Kathy xo

[@shirleyvidito9676]

@@AtticTreasuresEtc I bought 10 golden books and I’m going to try to make them the way you have. I really appreciate how you’ve saved the golden tape and incorporated the book

[@desireemartin3485]

Wow what great ideas I just found you and love how to keep the spin 😊

[@AtticTreasuresEtc]

Thanks so much, Desiree, and welcome! I’m so glad you like the video. Thanks for watching and for subscribing!! ~Kathy xo

[@tracms]

Just found you last week, and now a subbie. I have some of these buckles and wanted to put on my first Little Golden Book (mother goose) junk journal, but couldn’t figure out how…… yay now I know how. Learned how to do spine with the gold stripe from your tutorial. For my LGB. I did give credit and shared link to you as well. 😁🥰

[@AtticTreasuresEtc]

Thank you so much, I really appreciate that! It’s so kind of you to share that way. I’m very happy you’re enjoying my videos, and that you’ve subscribed so welcome aboard! Thanks so much for watching and for your lovely comment. ~Kathy xo

[@Lore-kg7ws]

Hello Kathy 🙂 I love this idea of a closure, Thank you so much for sharing, and the Journal is looking awesome 😍 can't wait for the flip through Hugs and Blessings

[@AtticTreasuresEtc]

Thanks so, so much, Lore! 🙋‍♀️ I’m so happy that you like it! Thank you so much for watching!! 💕 ~Kathy xo

[@teresamarsh1555]

Kathy, what a great idea for a closure. I love it, and the dangle, is beautiful. I love that you added a little train charm. Just makes the journal complete. Its going to be great to see the flip threw. :)

[@AtticTreasuresEtc]

Thanks, Teresa!! I love the train charm, too! Thank you so much for watching! ~Kathy xo

[@marymogck3321]

For the jump rings, two flat nose type pliers would make it easier to open and close the jump rings rather than the round pliers you were using. But you have the technique correct.❣️

[@AtticTreasuresEtc]

Yes, I definitely do need another set of the flat pliers. One of the ones I have is flat, but the other has round jaws and they keep slipping off the ring, lol! Thank you so much for watching and for the great suggestion! ~Kathy xo