TUTORIAL: MINI JOURNAL DTP

[@elizabethkeeling-carreau1873]

I made this fold style of signature with my grade one students over 30 years ago. How delightful to see it come around again in such a fun and cute way. This junk journal is adorable! 🤗🇨🇦🤗

[@janillingsworth7478]

Like? I adore this grungy, sweet little journal with all its nooks and crannies. I feel I am a little insect crawling amongst the wildflowers. Sometimes I hang upside down and get a whole new perspective of my wild world. I love Barbara's pages too.💗💗💗💋💋💋mwah mwha!

[@deborahballard9842]

This turned out to be a great grungy journal. I like how you took the upside down pages and made them "intentional".Love the pages Barbara!

[@49dragonflies]

My little junk journal sister, I love your grungy version of this little journal! The brown really warms um the grey backgrounds and your embellishments add so much cuteness! Thank you once more for a fabulous design team project! 😍😍😍

[@tlyria]

You have given her a great set of pages to work on I will have to grab the set for myself !

[@gloriaskipper1691]

You NEVER cease to amaze me 😱! It’s perfect! AND Barbara’s beautiful papers were the perfect starting point!🫶🏼

[@myhappyspace4533]

Luisa, your videos are an adventure you take us on each time.

[@nancynorris9822]

I have kept journals for years. (since I was a teen!) And I've written upside down, sideways, and in spirals etc. I doodled but never at the junk journal level. You have really inspired me to go outside my comfort zone! Not too far b/c I might get lost! Lol! I love what you do. TFS🤗

[@reddycomputerclasses]

Louise I love the way your mind works! Although my preference is more for “pretty”, you come up with most amazing ways to use ephemera and including so many interactive features to your journals! Amazing!

[@Elfsong8]

I absolutely love your mini journal and the way you "distressed" the edges with your mallet. Absolutely incredible! 😍

[@roseingersoll6479]

I love this Luise! So cute. I also love how you keep finding new ideas with every journal you make (or other project). I have really enjoyed your mixed media wall art too. Thanks for the inspiration!!

[@Veronim78]

Wow, what a gorgeous mini journal. Love all the threads hanging throughout all the pages. The colors, etc. So much loaded pages with yummy stuff to enjoy on each page. Barbara digitals are beautiful. So super talented. I absolutely love this journal.

[@naomihall7339]

So adorable, and cute. Loved watching you make it.

[@helengibson8196]

I absolutely love this journal, Luise. I agree regarding the upside down pages. It doesn't matter that they're upside down I think it just adds to the whole effect and the unexpected. 🌷

[@joannepeyton1654]

Hi Luise: That is the cutest, coolest, grungiest journal! You are so incredibly creative! Love the way you cut into the pages to hold the tiny ephemera pieces. So clever. I don’t think anyone would notice the pages that are upside down, unless you point it out. I think it adds to the journal. Barbara’s papers are beautiful and really worked well in this project. 💜😎🇺🇸

[@luiseheinzl]

Thank you so much ❤️

[@ruthanndonaldson9585]

Absolutely gorgeous and I love your thoughts on the upsidedown parts. Life goes upside down a lot. But if we can free ourselves from believing that it always has to be a certain way, we find the beauty in that upside down part. ❤️

[@michtheobalds6927]

I absolutely love your grungy mixed media style. I enjoy listening to your inspirational voice and ideas🤗🥰 Much love from the Caribbean island of St.Lucia 🇱🇨

[@luiseheinzl]

Thank you so much ❤️

[@snarkycard]

I love this mini journal. Luise! It's really great. I had to look up Kladderadatsch. "Crash, bang, wallop" or "What a mess!" Lol! So funny and appropriate. I like the up-side-down pages. It's scattered and tossed like a salad. Lol! In the sewing community, there are fabric prints that have things going every which way and they do call them tossed. Like tossed farm animals or tossed ice cream cones or tossed tractors. It's just made to look like you tossed the items into the air and they are scattered about. It's easier to sew an item when the fabric prints are tossed so that you don't have to worry about the direction when you are making something. I love Barbara's prints as well. So beautiful.

[@kathytrakas2558]

Luise, will wonders never cease??? You’ve done it again! Just an amazing piece. I love your grungy style and your talent is always so impressive! Brava! Barbara’s wildflower suite is lovely and to meld your two styles is a wonder indeed.

[@jennifercampbell2432]

I love this junk journal and all the cute little tuck spots that you created by cutting the background paper! I didn’t see the upside down flowers as a problem either b/c you hang flowers that way to dry/preserve them. Also love the idea of journaling upside down too! You’re so amazing 🤩 🥰

[@katherinec3463]

Wow Luise! Beautiful and creative. I love the grunginess mixed with the delicate flowers, scraps, sewing. SO YUMMY!!!!

[@melodydodge7498]

I really love what you did with the torn and cut pockets! I love the random papers sticking out too. As always so fun to watch and learn.

[@rachelpatten8889]

In my education field, we called them squish books. Children like writing miniature stories in them. It is a great idea to use them in junk journaling.

[@deniseaka-pennyforyourthou2680]

Sometimes life turns us upside down and we learn to adapt. Looking at things in a different perspective gives us insight that we would otherwise miss! I LOVE THIS LITTLE JOURNAL, Barbara's was so cute as well...again {@}{@} watch this for hours.....

[@mado2116]

Wouaaaah!!!!!!!!!!!!! Fabuleux! J'adore :) thank you pour ce partage Luise :) :)

[@caroltanzi29]

Luise: I’m glad I have finally heard that upside down is not a problem. I never thought it was a problem. So what? Do something with it and you did! Fabulous! Love this little journal. Carol from California

[@angelaarnold4255]

Another masterpiece. I love Barbara’s pages and what you did with them. This just proves we both could start with the same papers, same instructions, same rules. Still ends up completely different. I’ve been playing with a lot of Tim Holtz Butterflies. And I seriously loved the way you folded the butterfly around the end papers and stapled it down. So fun and unexpected. Thanks for sharing your talents with us again.

[@HeavenlyTreasures7]

You’ve outdone yourself Luise! Creative, beautiful and so fun! Thank you for sharing!

[@lyndaholloway5469]

I love that little grungy journal.

[@patpost2953]

This little journal is so absolutely wonderful. I will have to watch your video over and over as it is so full of unusual techniques for tucks, pockets etc. Thank you for this gorgeous share.

[@catherinekelly8097]

Who is to say that it is not us who is upside down? I love this!!!! Again, you have done it, Luise

[@luiseheinzl]

So true

[@leslie-dg4um]

Love your mini journal + Barbara's beautiful papers! I'm always wowed by both of your creations.

[@artfulyama9071]

I really like your journal style. I’ve been trying to figure out my style for years, and it is still eluding me. Seeing your videos helps me as I continue to realize what exactly I want to do.😊

[@jeanlewis4536]

"You Belong Among the Wildflowers" is a Tom Petty song. Great song, great digitals, too!

[@marythomas5656]

I got all goosepimply when I saw the title! And the printables totally fit the song.

[@tanjablume6343]

Amazing🥰 I love this little journal and Barbara's "You belong amongst the wildflowers" is so beautiful. I actually have a sticker, sort of 70's looking with this quote, and I just learned from another viewer that it is a song🙂🏵️❇️🌼🌻🌸❇️

[@nancymayer7458]

OMG!! I am so inspired by your lovely grungy 'little' journal. thank you for always being exciting to watch and fun to listen to!! So many new ides to use in my art!

[@rosemareemclure3227]

This is Amazing. I watching from my hospital bed after spinal surgery and I can’t wait to get home to give this sort of creation a go. Loved that you didn’t worry about the upside down pages. Thank you so much for sharing your fantastic creativity.

[@luiseheinzl]

Thank you so much! Get better soon!

[@831Miranda]

Nice creation, I love the size! I was thinking about the 'upside down' concept on pages.... some things like, plants, veges, butterflies, bugs, flowers can look fine upside down! Others not so much.... In this journal,the size/scale of ephemera does add cuteness to some of the grungy details - like tucking items into a ripped and distressed opening on the page!!

[@victoriabergesen6775]

It looks so lovely and scrunchy. I want to make one just to hold it. Brilliant idea to cut through the double pages instead of making full-page pockets. Thanks!

[@lericamims]

This journal is absolutely beautiful! It was a joy to watch your process. So many great ideas.

[@ruthh.935]

What fun to “experiment” with ideas as you have done! And you came up with some great ideas. Your little journal is beautiful!

[@BumblebeeFern]

I love this so much. Will go over and watch Barbara’s video now! Love seeing how you add all the grunge!

[@mitzieat307junkjournals4]

So pretty!! Brilliant! Thank you for all your hard work. 💕🥰

[@sandikalin636]

This is so cute, love how you used your friend (Barbara) digitals. I never get tired of grunge. I’m going to try your technique of beating them up with a hammer, lol. Thank you again for a wonderful video m❤️❤️

[@joymenis1048]

I'm retired and we did this in my school days to make mini journals so I don't think you need worry about the police or copyrights. haha. Lovely journal, I like your grungy style.

[@colleenandmark]

You are a wonderful teacher explaining to us your process. You are a talented artist with what you come up with to beautify your junk journals. You put so much detail into your your and it is worth the effort because you make amazing art. I love watching what you do. Blessings lovely 🥰 from Colleen NZ.

[@karenpuschmann4157]

Love your take on Barbara's journal. You nailed this one

[@amandarichards7420]

I just love this mini journal and so enjoyed watching you make it. Your work challenges me - my style, ideas, concepts, methodology. I really enjoy watching your videos

[@alicethomson6342]

Amanda Richards is an ancestor of mine--born in the 1800s!

[@kristinaperinot7544]

LOVE ❤️❤️this. I did not want the video to end. I have saved it and will watch it again. Thank you SO VERY MUCH for sharing your AMAZING work 😊

[@luiseheinzl]

Aww 🥰 thank you!

[@waukonstandard]

Looking forward to seeing how you bound the book and managed to leave room enough for chunky decorations!

[@miemieskeepsakes]

Beautiful journal. Every page is a piece of art. You are very talented Louise. Have a wonderful day!💐Marnel

[@LyndaVerrill]

What a stunning journal. I have learned so much from this video, I now feel that a really grungy journal is doable for me. Thank you.

[@tuthillg]

Adorable little journal! Love the grunge! TFS the inspiration!

[@robinknutson8765]

I have used this fold for cards and gift card holders. Now I will make a book. Loved your creation! ❤️Robin Knutson

[@maritaranda7782]

Absolutely Gorgeous as always🤩❤️😍

[@cardchick50]

ABSOLUTELY GORGEOUS 🤩 Fascinated with your amazing talent 💕

[@kelliryan464]

Beautiful. Beautiful. I do a similar method to grunge/age the edge of my signatures. I hold the signature a beat it up on the edge of my table and I find I have more control and can do two signatures at the same time. One in each hand. You and Barbara are my daily, go to JJ goddesses. Thank dearest JJ friends.

[@DeniseS-6867]

Hello Luise, I love this journal, it came out so gorgeous. Thanks for sharing.

[@hankejoosen4029]

What a cute and beautiful grungy journal🤩🤩🤩

[@londaedwardsrau3245]

Your giggle!! Infectious! 💞

[@Studioloo]

Lovely! The reason people are saying this is a zine (correct pronunciation is zeen as it's basically mini indie magazine - it's a slang) is because this is a zine fold. While the content is not zine content (usually more like a comic), the fold is a very standard zine fold.😊

[@nancypyter1511]

Such an amazing little journal full of beauty Luise! It makes me think I could actually make something like this and have a little bit of Luise style!

[@pattirobinson7439]

Love,love, LOVE this project! You are so inspiring.

[@pambotter355]

Just love your style! This turned out beautifully! TFS! ❤️

[@rickiquilt]

You are amazing…..love watching your process. Thanks so much

[@edytaedyta2694]

You deserve so much more than just a single thumbs up. I wish I could give you a lot for each tutorial ;) You have great ideas. Thank you for sharing them 😊❤

[@tamaraleonard2882]

So cute. Love your little Journal.

[@JuanettesCraftingCorner]

Just wonderful Luise. So cute!

[@toniscott1029]

This is so beautiful Luise. I love your work!

[@elsevoshart5930]

Beautiful !Also Barbara's papers!

[@DonnasJunkIntheTrunk]

Luise you are so freaking brilliant!!! This is awesome! I love Barbara's papers you are using also. These junk journals you create are amazing. I am in awe of your creativity.

[@theresaamato5776]

I LOVE this journal!! You are so creative!! 💕😊

[@joycedugas4550]

😊 Enjoyed this video immensely.

[@susancarvey9063]

Thank you so much for answering my question!! Just learning..just beginning!!

[@CheleinSF]

I love this project ❤️

[@wandasmagicwon9031]

I love love your little journal… it’s just beautiful!!!

[@celiagaboury8963]

A work of art and so stinkin' cute!

[@DeeElle2]

I love this very much!💓 Thank you for sharing Luise!

[@suebrown3194]

You're "stealing like an artist" per Austin Kleon's book. 😁 Nothing wrong with that! You did a great job utilizing the design opportunities created by the upside down printing. You inspire me with your fearless layering of elements. I love mini journals (and other little things!).

[@galecoffey9168]

My favorite part of your videos is when you crash and bash the signatures, lol! But your techniques are very valuable to me. I have never made a grungy journal and I have been watching your videos to learn how to do them. Got some pages ready so I cant wait to do some crashing and bashing myself.

[@josefadasneves4825]

The cutest little journal ❤️❤️❤️

[@julieanngenske1292]

Just bought these papers and other bits! Can't wait to create something beautiful with them!!! Hugs from Wisconsin USA!!!!

[@acknims]

O dear o dear you nailed it well! Love it!

[@柚希-x9z]

可愛いジャーナル💕kawaii♡Journal🥰

[@patsimmons3727]

Your videos are a joy to watch!

[@heathergeen6385]

Great tiny journal -- Your enthusiasm i wonderful🎶

[@kcueva313]

WOW Luise.. it turned out amazing 👍

[@Maggiesplace48]

This is a fabulous kit and journal tfs Luise...Kia Kaha...

[@ranjanirao7675]

Interesting finger ring! Love your work ❤

[@lucyfanning7496]

So much inspiration. Thank you.

[@sheilaangeloni4037]

Absolutely love this, you are so creative thanks for sharing your ideas.

[@marjanne7939]

I love this little journal, very inspiring!

[@sherrrysparklynn]

Love everything about this video.

[@Maja-RacheGelenkig]

Hi Luise, unfassbares Teil. Jedes Mal ein: oh Gott, was macht sie da? Ich bin immer wieder ùberrascht von den Effekten und das Ergebnis.Und was ich ja auch süß finde, sind die Eigenheiten, die man sich abschaut, wenn man Videos von denselben Artists anschaut. Das ist das uuuuuuuuh von Barbara, wenn ihr was überraschend gut gefällt, das machst Du auch (und ich mittlerweile auch) und was bei Dir ganz eigen ist, sind die denkenden Finger. Wenn Du über eine Seite nachdenkst, dann tippen Deine Finger auf die Seite. Daran hat man im Schnelldurchlauf erkennen können, dass Du erst nachdenken mußtest. Wer weiß, was wir uns alles gegenseitig abgeschaut haben. Das zu gehört auch das Wort nupsi zb.herrlich! Liebe Grüße aus Augsburg!

[@luiseheinzl]

Hehe 😋

[@hopeamen8087]

"You Belong Among the Wildflowers" is a song written by Tom Petty. It is beautiful. As is your work!

[@carolineshapland3310]

Simply beautiful🥰

[@ddmattin]

LOVE this little zine ( correct term or not) and the gorgeous papers-ordering mine today. I‘’Ve read about the zine gold, but seemed too complicated. Going to give it a go now and also hunt for those butterfly antenna thingies.

[@auntiehannah1]

You had me at 'You belong among the wildflowers', a lyric by Tom Petty (My Man. RIP ♥)

[@ivonneclement969]

Just gorgeous

[@SBre-ti4lx]

Love it 😍

[@joannedejong2320]

So awsome! I need to make a mini!!! Thanks for so many ideas!