Making a Cardboard Journal Cover | EASY Step By Step Process Tutorial

Supplies Used:
[Necessary:]
-Cardboard/cardstock/cereal box
-Glue
-Scissors
-Ruler
-Fabric (woven)
[Optional:]
-Sewing machine
-Paper trimmer
-Seam binding/ribbon
-Bone folder
-Tissue paper
-Paint + brushes
-Sealant/varnish
-Eyelets
-Lace trim, photographs, charms, scrapbook paper, buttons, any other options for decoration
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[@Erintube360]

Your boy's each have a treasure to remind them of their childhood and how much their very talented and creative Mum loved them- you did great, Johanna!

[@AzaleaLuna]

They turned out so nice. I love that you are showing how you don't need a bunch of special materials to make a journal cover. Cereal boxes are perfect and so is cardstock. Excellent instructions as well.

[@lisabellepapel]

This is why you are my favorite artist and why this is my favorite channel! Not a daunting thousand steps tutorial, but a clear, doable and very helpful one which leaves you with a gorgeous result in the end. Such an amazing keepsake for your boys, they will love it for sure..Thanks for sharing sweetheart❤❤❤

[@sunflowermonroe666]

How lovely. You could even hide them and give them on their 18th birthdays! 🎁

[@Freedaaa]

this is such an amazing example for giving the extra portion of appreciation to children (and how much time you invest for your children); to LIFE itself and its incredible value from the very beginning ... Your boys willl love their mom for this- FOR SURE -their whole lifetime ... and may they have a very long life! So beautiful.

[@1888starz]

I love your comment! Very heartfelt!

[@annupriya1666]

How adorable! Your kids will treasure these for a life time❤❤

[@Insanity_awaits]

I am blown away, these are absoluately beautiful. Watching this you could really feel the love you have for your kids and making such a timeless treasure for them. I deeply want to make my son a journal. I have no more room in his baby book. I have no idea where to begin with journaling.

[@JohannaClough]

Heather maybe begin with a few current photos and some lists of things he likes + dislikes at the moment. You could ask him a series of questions and write out the answers (depending how old he is).. keep any drawings or artworks and glue them in. Starting is always the hardest but once you do the ideas will flow! X

[@Insanity_awaits]

Johanna Clough, I am always inspired and amazed by the beautiful creations you make. Thank you for your advice! I can't wait to get started. My son is almost 3 in a few months and this is such a perfect age to jot down the silly and loving things he says. Looking forward to your next project videos!

[@carried9130]

Hi Johanna, I love these albums made up of the TN you have kept for your boys. Once again, you've wowed me with your creativity and technique. Thank you for walking us through all the steps, and explaining why you do what you do. Very inspiring, thanks for sharing!

[@vikkivanveldhuizen2290]

I would love to see your entire journal/craft room and how you “attempt” or “completely” organize it completely. A reality tour.

[@peaceofjunkjournals]

Wow this is such a unique way to create a junk journal from scratch. So glad I came across this one!

[@marthastrickland7148]

These are awesome! I started making TNs for each of my grandchildren after I realized my house couldn’t hold a million 12x12 albums. At the end of their TNs, I write them each a note. Putting them together like you did is perfect. Thank you for sharing😊

[@1888starz]

Hi Johanna, the end result of your boy's treasured books was fantastic, especially the tied up strings at the end. Looks amazing & I'm sure your boys will just love receiving them. Your instructions are very clear & professional. I just love watching you create!

[@RobinfromCA]

I love the way these books look. You have inspired me to make a book about each of my grandchildren. Now is the time while they are still young enough to remember all the little things as they've grown and then continue to add going forward. I have only recently discovered your channel and have done a little binge watching. My husband may regret that you introduced me to AliExpress! Your children are going to have such treasures from you for the rest of their lives.

[@annmariedemotto1942]

Thank you so much for sharing your love of journaling, You are so talented and full of inspiration !! Hugs from California xx

[@JuniDesiree]

So amazing, so creative and so inspiring. In awe of what you've done! Thanks so much for sharing.

[@melodine707]

Would you consider doing a process video on sewing on paper; tension settings, needle type, ways to make the pages pretty. I liked the idea if stitching horizontal to give a secret writing spot and other ideas you had for pages, cards, envelopes.

[@ThePaperOutpost]

These are beautiful covers! Love them! :) Pam

[@minnieminx4842]

These are fantastic Johanna & something your boys will treasure forever...Many thanks for sharing your techniques! X

[@creatingpassions9897]

We always choose to give our Gratitude and Appreciation for all that crosses our paths daily 💯

[@tabithacraft919]

These turned out so cool! I loved getting to see the process for the covers from start to finish. 😍

[@ReneesatItAgain]

These books are sooo bold and beautiful!! I love that cereal card stock covers, especially with those darling photos of your boys, became places to hold sweet moments!! Soooo precious!!!! The twine and eyelet elements are a lovely touch too ... always so inspired by your techniques and creativity, but Erintube360 says it all best!! XX💕

[@JohannaClough]

GTDesigns & Vtg Art Supplies ♥️♥️♥️ i love those little special boy tags 😍 they were so perfect for this xxxxxx

[@juliadevreede932]

These books look great! Thank you so much for sharing the process with us!

[@deeanndavis1256]

These are beyond gorgeous! And so SO sweet!! They almost make me emotional, so much love and memories put into them! 💚

[@LuciaFa-mr8pk]

Fantastic Johanna. I really like this your junk journal. Thank you for sharing your creation from scratch. I always follow you and you are a source of inspiration for me.

[@LaughingDogsBookNook]

Love these! Thank you for sharing them with us! Wonderful way to keep those treasures.

[@retrochristmaschic]

So nice, Johanna! These look really elegant!

[@senyagwynn8095]

These are so wonderful!!! Your boys will cherish these books forever!!💙💙

[@natividadmarinez]

Beautiful, clean and easy-just love it!!!

[@SandraBevr01]

Clever covers. Love the process and how they turned out. Tfs😍

[@TheFourfiftythree]

Loved watching your process! Will be using these ideas in the future! Thanks so much, Johanna! ❤️

[@peggygrabowski2604]

I think this idea is incredible!!! I LOVE them!

[@acharyahardika]

This is soooo sooo amazing !! I m glad that I came across this!! So so beautiful nd a wonderful gift for our loved ones. U r too creative!! Too good!! I just love it!! Good job mumma!!

[@jessjtadesigns]

These are so special Johanna! Thanks for this process video too, love the simplistic yet beauty of the sewing, will try this ASAP!🌞✂️

[@karengroff2607]

Love this video and your journals will be treasures for your boys. Thank you for the great instructions.

[@salenam4510]

Thank you so much! I’m new at junk journaling and you are one of my favorite artists and teachers.

[@NikkiinNiagara]

Gorgeous! And I've never seen a spine put together that way! Will be trying it myself.

[@JohannaClough]

Nikki in Niagara first time I thought of it, totally winged it 🤷🏻‍♀️💕

[@debbiesjournals4550]

Adorable books. What a treasure for them. Looking forward to the flip through. 😀

[@AnnyOKtoday]

Love this tutorial......you are such an inspiration to me 🙏🏼✨

[@debp5553]

Such a beautiful idea! I enjoyed watching as you made it look so easy to make these! Thank you for sharing your talent!

[@redpagecafe]

These are so sweet and treasured by your little guys for a long time I’m sure!!

[@melpinkbujo]

Incredible! So beautiful! I am totally in love! I will definitely try it out and thank you for the many great tips!

[@fanshopper8722]

So much inspiration again. You put so much work on it. I like the way the books are turned out

[@silviapetrucci6980]

These journals are such a great treasure ❤

[@aliceadler4569]

Absolutely wonderful Johanna!!! You did such an awesome job on both the books and the video!!! 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻🦄🦄🦄💓💓💓🦄🦄🦄👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

[@TexJudy]

So wonderful! Thank you for sharing your knowledge and creativity with us. You are always teaching us something! Thank you!

[@smguenther.]

Love it! Such a wonderful creative idea!

[@junkjournalmama8826]

These are amazing, absolutely love them, and you have inspired me to do something similar! Thank you

[@hananebenhaya5262]

I've been waiting for this video for ages, and finally here it is! Yaaaaaaaay!😄😄😄 Thank u Johanna Clough 😘

[@cindymonahan3741]

These are wonderful. So glad you shared how you made these, thank you so much! My boys are in their 20's but would love to work on something like this for them.

[@SheilaY]

So charming! Awesome keepsakes for your children! I'm your biggest fan!

[@Aj-nu3zy]

So creative & precious!

[@kimlatham7583]

Good instructive video. Thanks Johanna.

[@IraSinghTheSouvenirCalledlife]

Thank u for explaining the process so well. And for many small small tips. Would love to see the flip through. Hope u and kids are doing well. Tfs.😊🤗💖💖💖

[@RoxannePonds]

I love this! I love all your videos. I can’t wait for you to post. These are wonderful!

[@velylujan6502]

Wow what a beautiful job you did. Thank you for always sharing your work what an inspiration you are. Have a lovely week ❤️🤗.

[@vickieleonard282]

Absolutely love your style!

[@gailcohen4449]

Fascinating technique, great job.

[@janawilliams5808]

These are gorgeous!!!!

[@junkjournalgirl]

Lovely work Johanna 😊 I make my junk journals using boxes 😊 I am using to scrap in also as I am over doing 12x12 lauouts. Thanks for the inspiration xx

[@mariannebinnenmars2813]

They are fabulous!!

[@judyjohnson4117]

Love these books and I need to get these for my grand babies.

[@MacK-1964]

Wow they are awesome!!

[@scrapycoll]

Just beautiful!

[@a.s.4895]

Your boys are so cute❤ I want to make one of these journals for my cat now😅

[@Aj-nu3zy]

Team Blue aaaaawwww that's cute! I need to do one for my doggos!

[@Danigirl73]

Brilliant process video...tfs💕

[@leiam7964]

Loved this so much!

[@athanasiatzakostas9903]

Absolutely beautiful thank you

[@thelasonj]

absolutely wonderful! thank you for posting this creative video! 😊❤

[@littlepeach5223]

this is really creative! and idk why it was relaxing to watch 😌

[@finetteloulou4824]

À really treasure for your two boys. Love your process. Thank you to share with us. Have a lovely day 😍😘

[@shabbs65]

Amazing. I am always thrilled when you post a new video and love your use of many different materials that you turn into little masterpieces.

[@joycecarter4597]

So beautiful. And your boys are so adorable! 💕 Loved this video! 😊

[@daisymaecrafts7360]

Love your videos Johanna and listening to your voice. There's just something about them that makes me feel so relaxed. ^^

[@JollyRose143]

wow what a lovely work, you are very talented, thank yoy for sharing ❤️😊

[@MissDaisyParsley]

Beautiful!

[@susanhager5497]

Lovely. Your boys will treasure 💛

[@jmlmjr27]

beautiful journals.

[@Anna-de4mu]

Love this series 😊😍

[@lynnwoods4491]

Oh my goodness sooo adorable thanks for sharing😉

[@debbiebrowne1821]

Hope I like!! 😍👍 I loved loved the idea iv just made my granddaughters fabric album so now I have the idea for both my grandsons as iv kept everything they have ever made me oh I’m so excited now , thank you so much for sharing your fab ideas xxxx

[@cindythoms7246]

Awsome, Thank you for sharing

[@mickansj334]

What a good idea!

[@cerwelt]

Howdy from Texas. Learned lots. Thanks again for the share.

[@rachelandrea2300]

You're so amazing! You should be very proud, and you deserve to be famous!

[@tenshizara5557]

Lovely journals💕

[@marinemom351]

So beautiful, as always ❣️

[@poissonlucie4172]

Omg they are so amazing 😍😍😍😍

[@Adri_de_harubooks]

I loved it, so beautiful cardboard cover, I love your videos, I'm so happy when KZbin send me a notification of a new video from you, please keep making this awesome creations.

[@simonettagenova]

Sweetie, I love you and your art💕

[@perfectlyimperfectcrafts3615]

Beautiful works of art . Thanks for the inspirations. Hugs Kat

[@caffienatedminimalist3884]

Enjoyed soo much. Another video cover pleaseee. 😍

[@craftiejjnewton7097]

Wow awesome thanks so much for sharing 💞

[@shelleyvanhouten5459]

The kids are so fortunate to have a mom who documents their childhood. They will love it! Time well spent! You do a wonderful job. How do you print the pictures? I think in a video you said that you usually print them once a month. I had a little printer, I spent a lot on it but it never worked really well. Might just take my pictures to a store to print them off my phone. I’m a grandma and have to rely on copying photos from FB of my grands. I need to figure out how to copy them from Instagram because they post more pics on there. I’m sure there is a tutorial on KZbin. Sorry, just thinking out loud. you’ve inspired me to journal... I need to figure out a few things first. Thank, Johanna! You are lovely and creative!!💕

[@amandascott-burton9285]

So stunning thank-you xox

[@Shadow-xd9nu]

so nice，gonna make one for my daughter

[@yvonnealvizo]

Your boys will treasure their lovely journals!!🙋🏻‍♀️😍😘💕 tfs

[@misdetallessusanasevilla]

Me a encantado el vídeo,no entiendo el idioma pero no me importa,porque lo veo igualmente.Te felicito por tus trabajos me encantan...te digo desde España 😘😘

[@JohannaClough]

susana sevilla molina Estoy muy contento de que aún hayas disfrutado el video. Tuve que usar Google translate para entender y responder a tu comentario 😄 Gracias por verme x

[@rockpaperscissors4771]

Beautiful! Tfs 👋🇦🇺✂️

[@forevermarcia]

Another awesome video. I love the intro, too. I love the name Johanna, lol.

[@shelbyfuller2140]

I always find inspiration with you :) are you planning on doing any Christmas inspired videos this year?