Fauxbonichi Altered Composition Book III

[@Momof6plansit]

I was already in the fauxbonichi journalers group and, without ever hearing of your channel, asked about journaling in comp books and how they hold up. Someone mentioned your channel so here I am. Literally. Obsessed. with your journals. SO glad I found it!!!

[@NeverHopelessbyElizabeth]

Thank you so much for watching Tricia!! Oh, the Fauxbonichi Journalers group, how I loved that group, and I thank the person that directed you to my channel :) That group is how I got started on KZbin and I will be forever grateful. I wish I could still be a part of that group, alas, what I do isn't technically a Fauxbonichi anymore, though I still use comp books :( There is tons of inspiration in that group!! Glad you've enjoyed the channel :) Be safe and be well, Elizabeth

[@paulawilkerson8312]

I noticed everyone who makes these books are very artistic . u have beautiful writing and imagination, I think that's why urs are so special. regular ppl can't draw like this

[@NeverHopelessbyElizabeth]

Thank you so much for watching!! With this type of journaling, one doesn't have to be an "artist." I don't consider myself an artist in any way, shape or form. This type of journaling is for all levels, from the beginner to the advanced. The joy of it is that you just write your daily memories and if you want you can decorate the pages or you can leave them blank, it's your book, so it is up to you. If you are interested in this type of journaling, I would highly recommend you join the Fauxbonichi Journalers FaceBook group as there are many types of individual styles as well as motivating, encouraging, loving and inspiring people that share their pages daily. Thank you for your sweet compliment, and trust me when I say, I AM just a regular ol' person, emphasis on the "ol'" LOL!! Everything I've learned how to do, I've learned through the inspiration of others on the group or right here on KZbin. If there is anything you want to learn, from drawing to crocheting to anything artistic, you too can learn it. Watch a few or 100 videos and practice, practice, practice. I'm sure you will amaze yourself!! Be well, Elizabeth

[@paularose847]

Thank you so much, Elizabeth! I love it!

[@NeverHopelessbyElizabeth]

Thank you so much for watching Paula!! Oh, this is digging deep into the archives 😂 Be well, Elizabeth

[@joybeasley550]

Thoroughly enjoying all the instalments in this series. I really appreciate you sharing your process videos with us all. Thank you and I'm looking forward to more when you get back. Have a great vacation!

[@NeverHopelessbyElizabeth]

Thank you so much for watching and for your sweet comments. Sharing is caring after all!! Have a great weekend. Be well, Elizabeth

[@DebbyLong777]

I am loving this series. You give so much information in such a such a understandable way. You are easy to listen too

[@NeverHopelessbyElizabeth]

Aww, thanks so much for watching and for your sweet comment!! I'm glad you are enjoying the series; it was a fun one to do :) Be well, Elizabeth

[@TouchedByAngels2]

WhooooHooooo.......another process video!!!! Thank you!!!! Can't wait for more....enjoy your vacation.....Going to go prep my book now.....I will be ready and waiting for your return!!!

[@NeverHopelessbyElizabeth]

Thanks so much for watching!! There are three videos so far, and I'll post another on clip art this week. When I get back, I'll be showing my progress/process, hopefully!! Have a great weekend :)

[@SuzanneLight]

Your pages have always amazed me. I'm so glad you are sharing your processes with everyone! Looking forward to more videos.....when you get back of course! Have a great trip!

[@NeverHopelessbyElizabeth]

Thank you so much for watching and for your sweet comments!! I'm glad to be sharing if it helps anyone out there. I just so enjoy this type of journaling; I will keep sharing as long as people are willing to watch/endure!! LOL!! Be well, Elizabeth

[@amaya8901]

I like how there's no wrong and no right way and that its just your style, so u just gotta be you for this and I also like that it's colorful and not just plain I like that it's a style your feeling it's just so awesome and you explain it very easyily so thx

[@NeverHopelessbyElizabeth]

Thank you so much for watching!! No rules, that's the great part about journaling in this style. Glad you enjoyed and hope you were inspired to make your own :) Be well, Elizabeth

[@lisamorales3914]

I like your setup. Very appealing.

[@NeverHopelessbyElizabeth]

Thank you so much for watching!! This is an older video back when I journaled using the Fauxbonichi style; I really loved doing these books. Now I work in a junk journal I've made out of an altered composition book for my daily journaling. You can find the playlist of tutorials on my channel under "Hybrid Creative Journal" if you want to take a look. Be well, Elizabeth

[@JulianaBeasley1967]

I love your fauxbonichi Elizabeth!! I was in that group for a while on FB. And it really made me so happy to work in my journal every day. Now, I feel like I don't have the time because I am trying to make other things and I had to make some choices. I wish I could do it all. Yours is lovely and you can actually draw which makes it great and much better!!! Thanks so much for sharing the beautiful journal!!

[@NeverHopelessbyElizabeth]

Thanks so much for watching Juliana!! Hope you are well :) I know what you mean, I spend most of my time on my Fauxbonichi because I really enjoy journaling that way. This year, I'm also involved with the "MyYear2017" on FB. I'm really enjoying it as it forces me out of my comfort zone art wise and allows me to try new things. Be well, Elizabeth

[@glendadyar8975]

I'm so glad the Lord led me in your path! You even taught me how to pronounce fauxbonichi! (Spell check wouldn't help! ) I was so upset today as I discovered one of the artist professing being an atheist. I so bad wanted to write her but I haven't yer! Thanks again! Glenda

[@NeverHopelessbyElizabeth]

Thanks so much for watching!! There are lots of wonderful artists with so much inspiration here. Be well, Elizabeth

[@mollivier7688]

I like that you explain fully how to do a fauxbonichi...thx so much. MO

[@NeverHopelessbyElizabeth]

Thanks so much for watching!! I'm glad it was easy to understand, I know I repeat myself a lot!! LOL!! Be well, Elizabeth

[@MsNatualTee202]

I typed in Chunky Journals for some inspiration & thankfully Your page popped up so here I am 1/1/19 {Happy New Year🎉}subscribing, your Fauxbonichi and style is just WOW.😍 I will be visiting the Facebook groups you suggested for more inspiration for my Journal, Thank You For Sharing!~

[@NeverHopelessbyElizabeth]

Thank you so much for watching!! Happy New Year to you :) Glad you found the channel and were inspired!! This is quite an old video, be sure to check out my newer ones to see how my style has changed. Hope to see you on the groups. Be well, Elizabeth

[@CoolCraftyCreations]

You have given me even more inspiration for my fauxbonichi! I was gluing the pages together but yes, washi taping is definitely going to be better! Gorgeous as always!

[@NeverHopelessbyElizabeth]

Thanks so much for watching!! I'm so glad you've been inspired :) I do still glue my pages as well as washi taping them, it just gives the strength that I like, but you could certainly just washi them if the paper works well for you. Be well, Elizabeth

[@Wannaloom]

Loved this!! I am a newbie and I used a comp notebook too!!! Can't wait to see more!!

[@NeverHopelessbyElizabeth]

Thanks so much for watching!! Be sure to check out the two previous videos, where I start at the beginning :) Love using comp books!! Have a great weekend!!

[@connieammerman8302]

I love this so much, I can’t wait to get started

[@NeverHopelessbyElizabeth]

Thank you so much for watching Connie!! Glad you enjoyed :) Be safe and be well, Elizabeth

[@evidentress1]

I'm really enjoying your videos! I am a composition book fan but haven't tried fauxbonichi style yet. I just joined the FB group and I look forward to your next video when you return from vacation! Safe travels!

[@NeverHopelessbyElizabeth]

Thank you so much for watching and for your sweet comment!! I'm so glad that you have joined the Fauxbonichi site. There are so many talented people on there and you get to see so many variations of how people go about designing their pages. I hope you will check out the "file" section, there is an enormous amount of awesome information for anyone looking to enjoy this type of journaling. Be well, Elizabeth

[@rachelqstitches]

I love the verses on the address labels!!! Great tip!!

[@NeverHopelessbyElizabeth]

Thank you so much for watching!! Glad you got some ideas, hope you try them out :) Be well, Elizabeth

[@jessicacoley7941]

I'm in my first fauxbonichi, loving it.

[@NeverHopelessbyElizabeth]

Thanks so much for watching!! YAY, good for you!! I hope you have lots of fun with your first Fauxbonichi :) Be well, Elizabeth

[@dinglydellification]

Hi Elizabeth, a really great step by step series of videos. Really useful for beginners and old hands alike. I was amazed that Sharpies don't bleed through- those layers of paper really work. Have a wonderful holiday, Ali xxx

[@NeverHopelessbyElizabeth]

Thanks for watching and for you sweet comment Ali!! It all started with a question and sharing is caring in my book. I'm no professional that's for sure, and I don't play one on TV, but I'm happy if it can help anyone. Have a lovely weekend!! Be well, Elizabeth

[@mskaykrafts]

I really enjoyed this video! and look forward to seeing your step by step process!! Have a safe and fun 4th of July weekend! xx Claudene

[@NeverHopelessbyElizabeth]

Thanks so much for watching and for your sweet comment!! Have a safe, wonderful weekend yourself :) Be well, Elizabeth

[@kimberlyhoward7896]

Thank you, I'm off to do my covers and washy tape. Here's to hoping I can get mine done before August actually hits😃.

[@NeverHopelessbyElizabeth]

Awesome!! The most important part is to have fun!!

[@susanjones7872]

Great Ideas! Awesome tutorial! Thank you!

[@NeverHopelessbyElizabeth]

Thank you so much for watching and for your comment. You are most welcome :) Be well, Elizabeth

[@glendamoore6311]

Thank you so much for this series! I had never heard of fauxbonichi before I happened on to your site. I really appreciate that you share your faith and how it works in to your books. Would you ever just slowly go thru them page by page? They are beautiful!

[@NeverHopelessbyElizabeth]

Thank you so much for watching!! I'm super glad that you enjoy :) If you go to my "playlist" section on my channel, I have an entire playlist of "Flip Thrus" where I go through each and every page of my life from the time I began this journey 4 years ago. Enjoy!! Be well, Elizabeth

[@michelleweems318]

Omg! I love it!!!! I HAVE to try this!!❤️❤️

[@NeverHopelessbyElizabeth]

Thank you so much for watching!! Glad you enjoyed, and I do hope you will try one for yourself. Nowadays, I use a handmade book (kinda like a junk journal) with lots of tip ins, tucks, pockets and tags. Be well, Elizabeth

[@tyneirmay7347]

Thank u so much for sharing. U have given me some great and wonderful ideas.

[@NeverHopelessbyElizabeth]

Thank you so much for watching!! Glad to share any ideas. Happy creating :) Be well, Elizabeth

[@madelyncancel3806]

Omg I love your writing 💕

[@NeverHopelessbyElizabeth]

Thank you so much for watching and for your sweet compliment :) Be well, Elizabeth

[@themeticulousmommy]

i love your composition notebooks!! I make chunky composition notebooks!!!

[@NeverHopelessbyElizabeth]

Thank you so much!! I just love using comp books for my journals, they are inexpensive and hold up to a lot of stuff :) Be well, Elizabeth

[@Graciesloft]

I love watching your videos....you have really inspired me in my journal making efforts :) TFS :) xoxo

[@NeverHopelessbyElizabeth]

Thank you so much for watching and for such a lovely comment. I'm super thrilled that you've been inspired. Be well, Elizabeth

[@HeidiLilley]

loving the process of this. thanks so much.

[@NeverHopelessbyElizabeth]

Thank you so much for watching and for your continued support, it means the world to me. Be well, Elizabeth

[@maxlage5732]

I am going to do journals in my third grade class and your ideas are really helpful!

[@NeverHopelessbyElizabeth]

Thanks so much for watching!! Good luck with your class :) I taught an art appreciation class to homeschool high schoolers and we used something similar. Be well, Elizabeth

[@pearlann5995]

Thanks for sharing. I use altered comp books as well but have not used as fauxbonichi.

[@NeverHopelessbyElizabeth]

Thanks so much for watching!! You should try it out!! I really like using the comp books for my fauxbonichi. If you choose to glue the three pages together throughout the book, nothing bleeds through. Be well, Elizabeth

[@butterflymagicwithhottea9291]

Thanks for sharing. I quite like these ideas. Do you use colouring pencils to the background of the pages?

[@NeverHopelessbyElizabeth]

Thank you so much for watching!! Yes, when I created pages this way, I used colored pencils to color in the backgrounds, and I did that step last. HTH Be well, Elizabeth

[@mwoehlcke]

Your videos have been so super helpful! You give great details to each step! Thank you so much! I am wondering if there might be a video that I may have missed about the closer on your books that looks like you may use an eyelet punch. I love how it looks so much! Thanks again for doing what you do! ~Michelle

[@NeverHopelessbyElizabeth]

Thank you so much for watching Michelle!! I'm so thrilled that you find the videos helpful :) I don't believe there is a specific video showing how I put the closure on, but it is simply a hole punch in the center of the front and back covers about 1/2 inch from the edge. I put an eyelet, but it is not necessary depending on the thickness of your covers, then I put the ribbon on. I will try to show an example in my next Ramble Session coming up on Monday. HTH :) Be safe and be well, Elizabeth

[@mwoehlcke]

@@NeverHopelessbyElizabeth you're the best! I have started back to work last week in a medical office and throwing myself into this new style of creative jouraling has helped my stress/anxiety so much! I really appreciate all you do! Have a great weekend!

[@NeverHopelessbyElizabeth]

MichelleW I’m thrilled that it is helping you 😊 Stay safe!! 💙

[@johannarosado6883]

Hi Elizabeth! Your notebooks are awesome. They're bright and inspirational. Do you glue every 3 pages throughout the notebook?

[@NeverHopelessbyElizabeth]

Yes I do! Be well, Elizabeth

[@mom2triplets04]

Your pages are beautiful. I'm lazy too and I do have stamps for the month but as you said I'm lazy and don't want to lug everything out. What type medium do you use to make the colorful pages are you using colored paper like the beginning of painting it? I have so much paper you'd die to see how much! Need to grab that stuff out and use it

[@NeverHopelessbyElizabeth]

Thanks so much for watching and for your lovely comment!! I am quite lazy when it comes to dragging supplies out. I seriously need to go through my stuff and get rid of most of it. I tend to gravitate towards certain items for my Fauxbonichi, always the same items. To answer your question, I color my backgrounds in with colored pencil. It is the last step in my process when I create a page. HTH!! Be well, Elizabeth

[@thisbibliophagist]

How do you set your lines at the top for the gridded paper notebooks?

[@NeverHopelessbyElizabeth]

Thank you so much for watching!! I usually go 5 boxes x 5 boxes for the date and the weather, then split the boxes in-between for the month and my quote box. HTH Be well, Elizabeth

[@ДоктормедицинскихнаукПрофессор]

Этот журнал понравился больше всего!

[@NeverHopelessbyElizabeth]

Спасибо! Be well, Elizabeth

[@Kraftykathy29]

New subbie o,h love your books

[@NeverHopelessbyElizabeth]

Glad to have you, and thanks so much for watching!! Be well, Elizabeth

[@cathyxox3999]

Do you wash 2 pages together?

[@NeverHopelessbyElizabeth]

Thank you so much for watching!! I'm not sure what you mean by "wash?" I'm assuming you meant "glue." I no longer do my journals this way, but when I did, I glued three pages together. It makes the pages more sturdy and nothing bleeds through no matter the media you use. HTH :) Be well, Elizabeth

[@lisast.germain7062]

Hi Elizabeth!! Where do you find your quotes for your fauxbonichi?

[@NeverHopelessbyElizabeth]

I actually just google the types of quotes I want, then copy and paste them into my word processor using the address label template. I search for things like: quotes about strength, quotes about hope, Bible verses about hope, etc. I've even googled the quotes that are said at the end of each episode of the show Criminal Minds LOL!!

[@lisast.germain7062]

I've done the same thing with Criminal Minds! Haha! My challenge at the moment is learning to use my iMac as I don't have Microsoft Office so I've been getting away with using Google Docs. Only problem is, I haven't found a label template. I love your work! Thank you so much for the inspiration. 💜

[@NeverHopelessbyElizabeth]

Thank you so much, I'm glad you are inspired. Unfortunately I have no experience with iMac. I would suspect that they would have templates in the word processor, no?

[@NeverHopelessbyElizabeth]

Try looking up label making template for iMac. I just saw that you can get an avery app free from the app store. HTH.

[@lisast.germain7062]

Oh wonderful, I'll try that! Thanks Elizabeth!!

[@rheaandmichael7958]

I havent got much supplies. I have been drawing borders or coloring in the margins but I don't have washi tape yet or much stickers. I've had to diy every part of my process. I also don't have address labels. I don't do that like you. I just put Day of month Month name Abbreviated day name (i.e Fri) Weather And then a doodle or two about my day then write around the doodle about my day. Your fauxbonichi is way more creative. Mine would look boring compared to yours Plus because of little hands and fingers in my house every page, once it's complete, gets taped down with clear packing tape. It makes it more water/juice resistant. My journal looks less pretty than yours. But I can definitely say it's spill proof. Could I send you a picture of a page or two from my journal and see if you can tell me what type of journal I'm doing? I like labels lol.

[@NeverHopelessbyElizabeth]

Thank you so much for watching Rhea!! Firstly, your journal is beautiful simply because it is your journal, about your life. There is no need to compare your journal to anyone else's. Everyone's journal is special and unique to that individual. Secondly, you do not need all the "frills" in order to have a beautiful journal. Sometimes, I feel that the less materials you have, the more creative you become. Of the pictures I've seen of the original Hobonichi, the creators just use a black pen and draw doodles and write about their day. There are no stickers, no washi, no other embellishments. The Fauxbonichi has changed over the years as people add their own spin onto it, so that now it has become more of a "creative" journal as opposed to a "fake" Hobonichi, if that makes sense. There are ways to decorate your pages, if you desire, by using lots of free/low cost materials. If you look up, "free magazines" online, you will find a lot of magazines that you can order for free then use those as clip art for your books; that's just one example. Bottom line is that you are writing down your daily events in a a way that is pleasing to you. Please, if you haven't already, join a FB group about journaling (I always leave a link in the description box to the one I belong to) there is a wealth of information on the group site as well as many different types of journaling to get inspiration from. If you'd like to share some pages with me, please feel free to email me at the address listed in the description box. HTH :) Lastly, be kind to yourself, you deserve it!! Be well, Elizabeth

[@daddy32701]

I used the purple glue from Elmer's, it dries so quickly even though I am working quicker to get my page down. Do you have any problems with them raising or separating after the glue is dry?

[@NeverHopelessbyElizabeth]

Thanks so much for watching!! I use tons of glue sticks, but yes, unfortunately sometimes separation happens especially if I use wet media on the page, it must reactivate the glue. I also washi the sides of the pages, so they do stay together. The only other thing I would suggest would be double sided acid free tape, but that can get pricey. Be well, Elizabeth

[@daddy32701]

Thanks for the tip! I do washi the sides as well. I am enjoying the fauxbonichi/altered composition book. I just asked everyone for Christmas to get me a bunch of them and some more markers and pencils, since I watercolor as well sometimes! Great vids!

[@NeverHopelessbyElizabeth]

You are more than welcome!! Every year my family asks what I want for Christmas and every year I say, "A box of glue sticks!!" and every year they say, "I'm not just getting you glue sticks for Christmas." Maybe one year I'll get a box of glue sticks!! LOL!!

[@daddy32701]

Hopefully you will!!! LOL!!