MAKE A SOFT COVER FOR YOUR JUNK JOURNAL - STEP BY STEP! HOW TO MAKE A JUNK JOURNAL FROM SCRATCH!

[@argosz8046]

Your process is that of a true artist - unique, a little obsessive, a creative 'musician' with solid materials. In the end it all comes together like an orchestra.

[@kcgreen6940]

Do you know how much you are treasured and appreciated?!! Love this! ❤❤❤

[@RosemaryHerb]

A Master Degree in Junk Journal is what you’ve created for us in this series. The level of detailed information, time, and love that you put into this is Astounding!!! Also, packing while making both German and English versions. Wow!!! Thank you so much!!! I hope all is going smoothly with your move and you know how much we appreciate you!!! Take your time and know that we are here when you come back!!!!!❤

[@luiseheinzl]

So sweet, thank you ❤️

[@lethomas12940]

I am 😂 at your struggle in this video, because I’ve been unpacking all summer, from having my craft stash in storage for two years! Your difficulties made my week, because I finally know that I’m not struggling alone! Thank you!

[@kandrews6356]

WOW! From the comments I read below, I hope you know how much we all love you, not only for the incredible and ingenious journals and other elements you create, but also because of your online, long-distance friendship you share, wonderful personality and humor, and for you just being you. You're a beautiful person, Luise and we all appreciate you much more than you could possibly know. I'm happy you're moving back to Germany where you were born and raised; I hope you're happy and excited too. I also hope and Pray that all is well with your personal world. I wish you an enjoyable, safe and successful move. I look forward to seeing you again in your new surroundings, but please, take your time and make the most of it. We will be patient and await your creative return. Blessings, good luck, and friendly hugs.

[@belindazimmer2107]

Wow! This is so cool! I can’t believe how your life must be right now with preparing to move. Moving with lots of craft supplies is so difficult….ask me how I know….lol! My heart goes out to you. It’s so sweet of you to keep filming while all your personal life is being turned upside down. Maybe now since you film ahead you are already moved and enjoying a new home area. I will go to your next video now to see the flip through of this gorgeous journal….see you soon…lol! 😊

[@livingauthenticallyonmyownterm]

Luisa, your ideas and how you make your journals are genius! I haven’t made a full junk journal yet, and you have so much to teach to me after making over 100. Wow!!! Thanks so much for all the love you put into each of your creations, and for teaching me all your ways of making your incredible junk journals. I hope your move goes well, my friend, and you stay safe and sound. Much love!❤❤❤

[@margaretcrawford292]

I just revisited these two videos. I made a mini journal following your videos 2 years ago and just got the itch to do it again. Thank you. This is a classic!!!

[@KriRama]

Luise I never thought to see the spine area for it to bend easier! So simple & brilliant!! 💗💗

[@bozomahoney]

I sure hope we get a tour of your new craft room soon!

[@heidiandres1701]

1. Your trash fabric makes me think about pants I wore as a kid in the 1970’s. They were perhaps not so very fluffy.. but maybe a little bit.. they were corduroy.. but that color! ❤❤ 2. I truly hope your move went well and that the problems you encountered were resolved quickly and easily 3. By coincidence, I have just been scouring your Etsy shop for some pages that remind me of Germany. My daughter will be going there in a week and I would like to have a travel junk journal waiting for her when they get home. From Germany she and her husband will be going to Italy to attend a wedding of some friends- but not Rome. 4. Also the last time I was in Germany was the 1970s. Perhaps in my slightly fluffy pants. I love it when I learn things, enjoy the content of a video, and have a personal connection that evokes a nice memory. I think the circle is complete. Hope you have landed happily in Deutschland🎉❤

[@daledapprich3122]

Wishing you all good things as you experience a new adventure. Come back to us as we will be waiting to hear from our fearless companion. Thank you for all your inspiring tutorials! 👏🤟💫

[@doreethorpe4800]

Beautiful journal, Luise! I say it every time, love watching you work and hearing your thought process. ❤ I hope your move is successful by now and you are happy happy happy! I will admit to feeling nostalgic about your caravan on the camp site. 😊 I hope we will get a tour of your new place when you are settled! Best of the best to you! ❤

[@hellehyldgaard8793]

Gorgeous cover ❤❤❤ hope you’ve settled into your new space by now ❤ would love a tour of your craft space ❤❤

[@luiseheinzl]

Thank you ❤️ the craft room tour will follow, but it will take a while. It's far from finished at the moment

[@elzanneshepperson6729]

Gorgeous journal Luise! Good luck with your move and settling into your new place.

[@carolineshapland3310]

I believe the golden fabric you have used is called velvet and use to be very popular for curtains as well as upholstery😊

[@rosemareemclure3227]

Lovely cover Luise. I hope that the move goes better in the future and we soon see videos from your new home and new crafting space. Xx

[@karenpuschmann4157]

Good luck with the move.. and hope you don't get tooo stressed.

[@saleanawidman5223]

Oh my gosh! Thank you so much for finishing your amazing journal and during a stressful time moving. It is not easy no matter how much stuff you have.❤

[@jeannetimme7337]

What a GORGEOUS cover!!! Hope the move is going well! You'll have to do a video when you've settled in your new art space.

[@cheryl7476]

Luise, you have done an excellent job with this series of making a journal. You’ve given many tricks and info that can be so helpful to both the beginner and the more experienced journal maker. Hope the move has gone well and you are settling in. It must be exciting moving back to Germany, knowing so many friends and relatives are closer. Hubby, the two kitties, and me are moving into a home, one mile in between our 2 daughters and granddaughters. I’m getting a 20 ft art room! Leaving our cute cottage and property is bittersweet, however this is a good move for us, especially since we aren’t getting any younger! We’ll still be on the southern coast of Maine, we just won’t have so much property to maintain. Be well and we’ll see you soon.😊

[@elizecoetsee6285]

Well done. Love this journal. May you be happy in your new location, take care and enjoy the summertime. Show us photo’s . Wishing you good luck.❤❤❤

[@Quill._]

Thank you Luisa, I have found this series to be so inspiring. Sending you positive thoughts as you settle into a new living space.

[@katherinetwilliams4254]

Hoping the move is going smoothly. Looking forward to hearing your new adventures. Love this idea about the coming flip theough❤ 1:02:16

[@heathersullivan8494]

Luise this is such a beautiful journal cover. Thank you so much for all the wonderful tips and tricks. I learn so much watching your videos. 😊❤

[@nicolinavincelli9369]

Luise, you are so inspiring, to me, thank you for all you do, big hugs.

[@melanieanderson1886]

Hopefully your move has gone well because we are looking forward to the next chapter of this journal! Loving it so far! 🥰

[@carolm4094]

Hope all goes well on your move. It’ll be exciting to see your new setup. I’ll miss your tiny house but glad for you. Beautiful journal. Love the cover.

[@litehausluver]

Good Luck with the move!

[@Juju_Sage]

Thanks for the information about the bind and how to make a soft cover square!❤

[@heatherm2125]

This is such a beautiful journal. I want to reach into my iPad screen and touch the fabrics!

[@debbiedoughty]

You can use a piece of postcard weight paper to separate glued papers, like the papers on your paperbag. (I use the postcard that comes with Simon Says Stamp orders.) Just "saw" between the papers. It really works. I learned that hack from Tim Holtz.

[@toniscott1029]

This cover is amazing!!!! 😍😍😍

[@ForeverLuminous]

Happy move!

[@cbarens1]

This journal is so special! One of my favorite colors. I wouldn’t have thought about using that fabric for a cover, but it is so yummy! I hope you are getting settled in your new home… looking forward to the flip through…..oxoxoxox

[@christine0nowell757]

All the very best to you with you move, unpacking and settling in. You have a wonderful talent . Good luck xxx

[@Dawn-fz5cu]

This series has been so helpful! Thank you so much for taking the time to finish it! I love how this is coming together. That found fabric is gorgeous! It's such a warm and golden color! Congratulations on the move! How exciting! I hope everything goes smoothly from here on out and you are settling in to your new place!

[@suebrown7882]

Beautiful cover and journal - good luck with your move - hope to see the next stages when you are settled in your new home xx

[@denisegardner2373]

Luise...you are amazing and so talented. I cannot comprehend how you continually outdo your previous journal. Wow, such talent and creativity. You are truly gifted. I am so excited to hear you are moving ( wink wink) I hear the happiness in your voice. TFS and fir inspiring. ❤Nebraska USA ❤

[@sherrydennis2419]

Gorgeous cover! Wishing you a safe journey as you move. I hope all is well. ❤️

[@FrappsScraps]

I hope your move goes well and I can’t wait to see your new space. Your journal has turned out fabulous ❤

[@suziescrapbook3574]

What a beautiful cover! I feel for you having to move your craft room. Nevermind the rest of the house. The craft room is the hardest to move and re set up. I’d love to see the process of that.

[@sonyajgiannone3689]

Brilliant Luise, as always. I absolutely love these tutorials. You are an amazing teacher and mentor❤️🧚💖

[@sherrijones3279]

Best of luck in your move. Looking forward to your future videos after you get settled in your new space.

[@CarolGefre]

Best wishes for your move back to Germany! Will be anxious to see you all set up and back with us!! Love this cover and all your creativity! Big hugs

[@shaycollier2090]

Your mind amazes me!!! Thank you so much for sharing your thoughts and creativity with us. Hope all is well! ❤

[@christinecaronnabeard1369]

You are so gifted! Thank you for this exquisite inspiration! Safe travels, Luise!!

[@glendajohanson9846]

Love this journal! Such a cool idea for the cover. Good luck with your move ! Look forward to seeing you soon! ❤

[@jjournaldiva]

Uou always create stunning journals!

[@DeniseS-6867]

Beautiful journal🩷🪻💙

[@elainemartinez1778]

Best wishes to you on your move! You have made a gorgeous cover!

[@DedeDay-wi5ij]

OMGOSH LUISE!! You have outdone yourself again!! I know everyone else is loving this series as much as I am!! I am excited you’re excited to move back to Germany! Can’t wait to see a new craft room video perhaps?? I am wondering about sewing in the signatures… it looks like you put both the inside and outside materials together and then sewed the signatures through both (so no hidden spine?) I noticed Barbara did that also on her soft cover and just wondering why you did that instead of a hidden spine? Thank you for your thoughts on this and most of all Thank you for your endless knowledge, encouragement and impact that you so generously bestow on all of us ❤️

[@luiseheinzl]

I did that because of the material, I thought it's easier for me to handle that way

[@jjroat5294]

😂❤🎉🌹✨🐝😎.... Hey, Miss Luise... Thx for sharing your creativity wiff us... Appreciated these videos so muchly... 🎉🥂 🤞 🌹... Sincerely Sincere, Miss Judith ❤ ✨ 🌹

[@sherryhumphries1801]

Good luck with your move, I can’t imagine how difficult it must be, it’s hard enough moving within the same country, but moving from one country to another must be very intense! Not to worry, we will be here when you have time for us again! Be safe,and be happy! P.S. This journal is so lovely, and the cover is gorgeous!

[@luiseheinzl]

Thank you so much for your sweet words! Yes, moving to another country is difficult, I'm experiencing e problems I never knew the were existing 🙈

[@sharonrobson7414]

Stunning cover and journal

[@rainbow_rising]

Thank you so much Louise for doing this series of making a JJ - I haven't done one yet, so these videos has helped me so much, so grateful & happy for these videos ❤Now I can watch & make the videos I've saved, to make one when I have some more items I want. Happy moving & good luck with your new house - are you throwing a "movinginparty" 🥳lol = what we call it in Sweden, when having moved to a new place. I guess the "party's" aren't like they ones was decades ago. Neighbors complaint about to loud music & to much noice, every weekend. Long time ago for me. Wishing you well & I'm very excited to see your new place🪴🏡💕

[@luiseheinzl]

I definetely have to think about doing that!

[@ScissorsAndSmiles]

Really enjoyed watching your process. There are some great points in there and I can't wait to give this way of making a journal cover a try. Best of luck with your move!

[@sabrinaoilworks]

Looks like there is a great place for a book plate on the front cover.

[@CherrySignature3]

Love it

[@dragondazdshadowwings34]

I do the hand smoosh test too!

[@luiseheinzl]

Awesome 😍

[@pattismith6047]

That is a gorgeous cover ❤

[@4GraceCreations]

A cheep bookbinders glue- one cup pva glue mix with 1/3 cup water

[@RosemaryHerb]

Thanks!

[@luiseheinzl]

Aww 😘❤️ thank you so much for your support

[@mariakristinaengen3215]

💜

[@machellesnow4214]

Luise, how does one purchase your junk journals? I don't see them listed on Etsy. I love this journal.

[@luiseheinzl]

At the moment I don't have journals on Etsy listed. As soon as the next one is finished, it's going to be listed there

[@christinecaronnabeard1369]

Luise, did you have any trouble sewing the multiple layers of your cover with the lace there at the end?

[@luiseheinzl]

No, no problem with the sewing. But I have a pretty good machine, the one from my grandma. It can sew also a bit thicker materials.

[@christinecaronnabeard1369]

@@luiseheinzl very good - because of this video, I just bought my very first sewing machine!!

[@ritaanderson4026]

Do you prefer soft or hard covers for your journals? Your videos are always so inspiring. ❤❤

[@luiseheinzl]

That's a hard question. I decide if soft or hard depending on the material I wanna use for the cover and also what fits better to the theme of the journal

[@lynnettemcelmurray4597]

Wow a Tim Hortons bag!!! Do you have that store there? Or did someone send it to you?Its my favorite donut shop/ sandwich shop!!! Have you tried the apple fritters if you have it there?.. There are 3 near me .. All very near Lake Erie in Western New York…. Always enjoy your vids! 🌻💕

[@luiseheinzl]

Someone has send it to me 😍