Making a Journal Cover From Chipboard

[@KelleysQuiltsandCruises]

As a quilter first and crafter second, folding over the corners first makes way more sense in my brain. It’s following the same principle for mitering corners.

[@coffeepaperscissors4408]

Thanks! It does bulk the corner up a little bit but I’m okay with that. 💞

[@pamelahall282]

I am watching you make this chipboard cover, and it makes sense to me, everyone else cuts the corners at an angle and i find that difficult, your way is so simple you cant make a mistake (I’m hoping) , thank you pamela hall

[@coffeepaperscissors4408]

Hi, Pamela! I hope it works for you. Cutting the corners is scary to me. I feel like the chip board will show or that I’ll cut it wrong and the fold won’t hide the cut or the paper will look weird. This works for me and I don’t feel like it makes it too bulky or anything. Thanks for watching! 💗

[@ssg8051]

Great video on how to make this type of journal hard cover, Ms. Stefani. Thank you. Plus, it is going to be uber gorgeous. Cheers, Ardith

[@coffeepaperscissors4408]

Thank you, Ardith! 🥰

[@cherewharry]

Very helpful. Thanks. I really like the way you do corners. Completely covered.

[@coffeepaperscissors4408]

Thank you, I’m glad you found it helpful. ❤️

[@feliciaspratling]

I enjoyed watching your workshop today. Thanknyou

[@coffeepaperscissors4408]

@@feliciaspratling You’re welcome, I’m so glad you enjoyed it! 🤗

[@NotTooShabbyChic]

Awesome process. Thank you for sharing the Amazon chipboard

[@coffeepaperscissors4408]

Hello, Dale! You’re welcome! 🥰

[@NotTooShabbyChic]

@@coffeepaperscissors4408 😘

[@BookwormsBuddy]

Hi Stephanie! I have only been making Junk journal for about a month and half. I have to say that this is the best I have seen so far on making the covers. Thanks so much I will use this method from now on.

[@coffeepaperscissors4408]

That’s great! I’m glad you were able to follow my instructions and that it works for you. Thank you so much for commenting and watching! ❤️

[@melissam0ss]

Wow! This was exactly what I needed! Very easy to follow along and I appreciate that you mentioned where you got the supplies! This is my first time to try using “chip board” to make a journal cover and I’ve watched these DIY videos in the past but -blah blah blah… yours is the one I’ve saved and thoroughly enjoyed! Thank you for not being a super fast , obsessive talker 😜 I find all the loud , off topic talking distracting when I’m try to learn! Your tutorial and tips as you showed the process was spot on Thank you! This is a timeless and most helpful tutorial! Blessings to you 😊

[@coffeepaperscissors4408]

@@melissam0ss Wow! Thank you so much, you made my day! 🤗

[@shari6110]

Just the video I was looking for! Thank you so much for sharing this!

[@coffeepaperscissors4408]

@@shari6110 That’s great! I hope it worked out for you. ❤️

[@MichelleB_96]

I love using chipboard for my book covers too..I get them in large sheets from Dick Blick and cut them down myself. I like that way because I can make whatever book size I want to..and if I want to make a super sturdy book I can layer two pieces :D. The price is really good too. Really enjoyed your tutorial, thank you for sharing!

[@coffeepaperscissors4408]

Thank you, Michelle! I’ll have to check the website out, thanks for watching. 🤗

[@lalagamma4452]

This is going to be a beautiful Journal can't wait to see it finished. Namaste 🥰🐞🤗

[@coffeepaperscissors4408]

Thank you! How is the unpacking coming along? 💕

[@lalagamma4452]

Stefani over the summer there has been a little bit of issues with court and getting stuff done so that my daughter has all the legal rights to anything of Brianna's. We are still here in Florida still packing and still arguing about what I can keep. No arguments really it's just hard to let go of some of my stuff for crafts even though it is truly junk to everyone else in the world. Big hugs love you like a little sis

[@coffeepaperscissors4408]

@@lalagamma4452 🥰🥰🥰

[@IowaStrong]

Thank you. I can understand you instructions. ❤

[@coffeepaperscissors4408]

@@IowaStrong Thank you! ♥️

[@melissam0ss]

Exactly! I found this is the BESTEST BEST of how to do this project too 😊

[@craftncakewithbillie]

Hi Stefani! Great video. It’s very easy to follow. Thanks for sharing. Hugs 🌸🤗

[@coffeepaperscissors4408]

Thank you, Billie! 🥰

[@CreatorsCall]

I like making covers this way. I usually see people glue the Tyvek over the top of the spine piece, but this way is much easier. You can see where to place everything better. You've changed my life, Stefani! 😃 This cover is gorgeous and the fabric was an amazing find! 😍💕

[@coffeepaperscissors4408]

Yay! I’m glad I shared something that helps. 😅💕

[@nadyneingrassia1479]

Thank you! I have never used the chipboard method before. Now I think I can do it correctly!

[@coffeepaperscissors4408]

@@nadyneingrassia1479 Thank you for watching and I hope it works for you! ♥️

[@petro3441]

Beautiful🎉🎉🎉

[@coffeepaperscissors4408]

@@petro3441 Thank you! ♥️

[@kimkalkstein4574]

Your cover is going to be beautiful Stefani! I can't wait to see it when it's finished!

[@coffeepaperscissors4408]

Thanks, Kim! I’m almost finished with it and hope to get a video up soon. 🥰

[@junkjournalguy]

Thank you for sharing. I had a suggestion for you When you wrap the front cover Cut each corner at the edge diagonally Then fold each side in and your corners will align perfectly using less glue as well

[@coffeepaperscissors4408]

Thank you! ❤️

[@shondra6]

Wow , first time watching you , looking for ideas and tips on making the covers. but I’m sure I’ll be back. I love the way you folded the corners. TFS.💜🙏

[@coffeepaperscissors4408]

I’m so glad the video could help and I hope to see you again soon, thank you for watching! ❤️

[@lydiamoore142]

You were real helpful. My first time making a book cover. So scary ! But so far, so good. Thank you.

[@coffeepaperscissors4408]

That’s great! I’m glad this helped you. 🤗

[@jennypaterson9953]

Fantastic tutorial! So precise and very easy to follow x

[@coffeepaperscissors4408]

Thank you! ❣

[@PamVanEeJournalMaker]

Nice quality chipboard. Great tutorial, Stephani!🥰👌

[@coffeepaperscissors4408]

Thanks! It’s some pretty thick stuff! 🤓

[@LMRDesignStudio]

This is a great tutorial. Thank you for sharing.

[@coffeepaperscissors4408]

You’re welcome! Thanks so much for watching and commenting. ❤️

[@flowersafeheart]

Awesome!! I learned a lot and that looked fun and relaxing to do.

[@coffeepaperscissors4408]

That’s great! Thanks for watching! 🤗

[@carolfarney-creativethough2725]

Great video, Stefanie! You did a really good job of explaining the process. I just happened upon your channel and subscribed. Looking forward to watching more of your videos! ❤❤❤

[@coffeepaperscissors4408]

Thank you so much, Carol and welcome! 🤗

[@DariceDavisjprocks94]

Same here. Have 5 signatures, 5 sheets each signature of 8" x 10" (16" x 20") Caron watercolor paper, cold-pressed, 140# paper for a mixed media journal. I have been slowly learning to make me own journals because I am picky about the paper I use. Your video helps with the cover which takes skill for it to come out in a useable form. I'm going to use beginning sewing methods to stitch the signatures together. Thx for your help.

[@coffeepaperscissors4408]

@@DariceDavisjprocks94 I'm glad you found the video helpful!

[@whatjenren]

Oh my that’s gonna be lovely 🥰

[@coffeepaperscissors4408]

Thank you! I hope you’re doing well. I’ve checked your channel a couple of times to see if I’ve missed anything. I understand how life gets in the way but I hope everything is okay. 🥰

[@thehouseofjane]

I saved this to my favorites. Thanks for this..

[@coffeepaperscissors4408]

Oh good I’m glad it was one that will help you out. 🤗

[@lyndsaywood9719]

I love the creative covers you used but as a newbie may I ask how you created a patchwork design to it?

[@coffeepaperscissors4408]

Hi, Lyndsay. This was a long time ago. I had to go back and watch to see what I had done. I had lots of scraps of that particular paper pack if I remember correctly. I just started adding them to a larger 12 x 12 sheet of paper and cut each one to fit. I inked around each one before gluing them down. This does take a really long time and I didn’t follow any pattern I just used the paper pieces that I had and fit them as best as I could. I hope that makes sense and thanks for watching! 🤗

[@natynatalia]

😊😊Hello!! Could you give me the link to the 2nd part? thank you

[@coffeepaperscissors4408]

Hello! It has been so long since making this video that I couldn't remember if I recorded the steps I took next to finish decorating the cover. I looked through my videos and the next one was a flip through of it all completed sorry about that. Here is the link to the flip through of the completed journal. kzbin.info/www/bejne/g3baioSOYs6brck ❤

[@karenh2945]

What are you rubbing on it at 20:00 ( and why)? Thank you

[@coffeepaperscissors4408]

That is a distress ink by Tim Holtz. It's supposed to make the edges of the paper look aged or a little grungy. It is very commonly used by people who make journals or other paper crafts.

[@DebsDitties]

This was a very helpful video for me 👍💕 I have been making ephemera for over two years, but haven't been brave enough to actually do a cover and put an actual journal together....I am in the process of making my very first journal (a farm/garden theme) for my daughter-in-love for this Christmas. I have fabric for the cover.... Do you think I still would need to use the Tyvek on the spine? Also, thinking ahead after watching your awesome vid I am thinking I will need to do a hidden spine? Thanks in advance ☺ Blessings from the Olympic Peninsula in Washington state~~~

[@coffeepaperscissors4408]

I love the Olympic Peninsula, what a beautiful place to be from! I’m glad this video helped you out, I’m sure you will make a wonderful journal. I don’t think Tyvek would be necessary when using fabric to cover the spine in fact I don’t think it would stick very well. Glue does sometimes seep through fabric so you just have to be aware of that and sometimes it’s just unavoidable. I searched through my videos to see if I could find one covering a journal with fabric but I couldn’t. I do know there are lots of videos that do show it though. Thanks for your very nice comment? ❤️

[@sandradube9014]

What your using for the spine at the beginning of the video ? Is that tyvek ? Or what am I suppose to look for on Amazon ? Thank you for the video. 😊

[@coffeepaperscissors4408]

I’ve been so busy over the last several days and haven’t checked my messages, sorry for the delayed response. Yes, tyvek. Unfortunately it’s pretty costly. I usually buy a package of tyvek envelopes and cut them as I need them but you can also buy larger amounts used by construction workers. I’ve never checked into the cost comparison. TFW ❤️

[@MixedMediaCraftsbyDiane]

Thank you.

[@coffeepaperscissors4408]

Thanks for watching! 🤗

[@BFFwithCrystal]

OMG the corner hack totally makes sense and reduces the chance for making mistakes!!! But what was that you were putting around the edges with the round flat brush? Thanks again!!!

[@coffeepaperscissors4408]

Hi Crystal! I had to go back and watch. Are you talking about the distress inking that I went around the edges? If so, it’s Tim Holtz Distress Oxide. I was probably using the color “Vintage Photo”. Thanks for watching! ❤️

[@BFFwithCrystal]

@@coffeepaperscissors4408 Yes! Thank you - ok this makes complete sense. Thank you again. ;)

[@coffeepaperscissors4408]

@@BFFwithCrystal You’re welcome! 🤗

[@susancarvey9063]

Just found you! How did you attach your signatures into the chip board cover?❤

[@coffeepaperscissors4408]

@@susancarvey9063 Hi Susan! Thank you for your comment and your question. I don’t know if I’ve ever made a very thorough video on sewing in signatures so I found one for you. This is the same thing I do. If you don’t want your threads showing on the outside of your journal’s spine then you can just cover it with some fabric (with fabric glue) or maybe a heavy lace (also with fabric glue). I hope this helps and here is the link. kzbin.info/www/bejne/i5KmmGCEpdllkKMsi=EzzbGPC-nPOFsVxO

[@annheatherton]

Thanks so much, Stefani! I wanted to see how this was done. Watched a few tutes weeks back, and handling the corners makes me nervous. Like that you do not cut them (most say to cut to reduce bulk) and use heavy weight brown paper as a base before adhering the final, decorative paper. I plan to use 50pt chipboard; hoping to cut it with a box knife and metal ruler. One question: Did you glue your collage to thin copier paper, or did you use cardstock? Just curious about the strength and durability. Also, I have a workhorse printer (just an under $80 HP All-In-One), but it, too, rejects my 110# cardstock so I just print digitals onto 65#. Since I make cards and folios often, I save that 110# stuff for my card bases which are always white. I want me cards to be durable and potentially long-lasting. And I place my cards and tags under a heavy book overnight as they often curve or warp. I recall the first folio I made for my dad. All the tags started to bow. Being a newbie, I did not know this could happen. The next day, I was ironing them flat. (It works.) I will look to see if you show the journal completed. Want to see which fabric you chose.

[@coffeepaperscissors4408]

Hi Ann! I’m glad to help. 😁. This was so long ago that I couldn’t really remember the collage so I went back and watched it. I’m not sure what base I used for it but I would image it was a thinner piece of paper. Lots of times I’ll use a piece of scrapbook paper that I don’t like very much and probably wouldn’t use anyway and collage on top of it so it’s not wasted. I hope that answers your question and thank you so much for watching! 💕

[@cherewharry]

Do you have a tutorial for the master board you from which you cut the front and back covers?

[@coffeepaperscissors4408]

No, I did those off camera. It takes me a really long time to make a master board but I know if you search KZbin for a tutorial you’ll be sure to find lots of them! Thank you so much for watching! ❤️

[@twpdesigns5209]

Thanks for the awesome tutorial! What size did you cut the brown paper at?

[@coffeepaperscissors4408]

I try to make the brown paper 1 inches bigger all the way around to give plenty of room to fold over and glue down. I hope this helps and thanks for watching! 🤗

[@mariablock3094]

Do you have a tutorial on how to add the junk journal papers??

[@coffeepaperscissors4408]

I’m sure I’ve done it on camera before but I couldn’t find a video for it. If you search KZbin for a video on sewing in signatures several videos pop up. I hope this helps! 😁

[@brenditaelenia]

What glue do you use to glue the paper to the chipboard?

[@coffeepaperscissors4408]

Hello! I was using Aleene's Quick Dry Tacky Glue. TFW ❤

[@TheMisfitJournalMaker]

I got thst brown paper at walmart. I did the samething you did and it showed the glue through it and ripped when I shut the book.😢

[@coffeepaperscissors4408]

Oh no! Did you use Tyvek and did you leave space enough between the chipboard pieces? The reason I added Tyvek is because you can’t tear it and if the brown paper is glued to it thoroughly it shouldn’t tear either. As far as the glue showing through, I don’t know. Maybe my paper was heavier/thicker paper? I haven’t purchased any of it for a long time so I’m wondering if it’s a thinner paper now. I also cover the brown paper with scrapbook paper for decoration. I’m so sorry it didn’t work for you. 😔

[@feliciaspratling]

I completed a Bookcover.

[@coffeepaperscissors4408]

@@feliciaspratling Yay, that’s great! I hope it turned out well for you. 🥰

[@ennelle2024]

Cut the corners instead of folding them - it adds less bulk

[@coffeepaperscissors4408]

@@ennelle2024 Oh yes, thanks for the tip! 🤗

[@cgelmore488]

Spread the glue thin and evenly before attaching the paper to avoid bumps and glue lines-

[@coffeepaperscissors4408]

Good idea, thank you! 😁