Nik the Booksmith Deserted Island Journal Challenge | Hey Seaville

[@miriammoore1261]

This is an awesome Journal. The hand stiching, the fabrick, the washi tape, the paper all work together like a beautiful syphony. This is when crafting becomes art. Thank you for sharing.

[@heyseaville55]

miriam moore Gosh Miriam, that’s so lovely of you to say. Thank you for watching and taking the time to comment ☺️

[@pamfrank3962]

It's uncanny how well this turned out with such likited supplies. Shiws your innovation 💡

[@andreamurphy7223]

Gosh. That is so amazing. You have managed to do so many things with just the 4 items. Its creative and truely inspiring. Love it....

[@heyseaville55]

Andrea Murphy that is so very lovely of you to say, thank you 🥰 Don’t tell anyone but I actually called in sick at work to finish making it 😬

[@maramakesjournals2319]

The colors made me so happy. With autumn here, I guess I already feel flower-and sunshine-deprived. That yellow thread and the rose x-stitch. Just so darn happy!

[@heyseaville55]

That makes me happy to hear Mara. Thank you for your message :)

[@lauravasquez169]

This is the most stitching that I have seen in the challenge. Love the fabric and the postcards. One of the best that I have loved.😀💞

[@heyseaville55]

Gosh Laura, that is so sweet of you! Thank you for your message :)

[@themagnoliaseed]

I'm sitting here thinking, "Are you kidding me?" The talent and creativity that went into this journal is just insane! So fabulous!

[@heyseaville55]

Haha this is a really wonderful comment! Thank you, I appreciate it :)

[@irishlady5051]

What a great example of playing to your strengths!! Lovely journal.

[@heyseaville55]

I really appreciate your comment, thank you :)

[@carolrigby186]

I think the wsy you've used the stitching makes this extra special. A beautiful keepsake!

[@heyseaville55]

That's really lovely of you to say Carol, thank you :)

[@LedgerAndLace]

FANTASTIC, Melanie! LOVE all that stitching and how you incorporated the little bits of fabric. And that kite and the little washi flags are GENIUS!!! :-)

[@heyseaville55]

Thank you so much Hali :) Those flags are a bit fiddly but look great.

[@NiktheBooksmith]

I love this so much! All the stitching is incredible! The graph paper is just excellent, thank you so much for sharing this fabulous book, Melanie!

[@heyseaville55]

Thanks Nik! I really appreciate the comment and had a blast creating it :)

[@gogo-word]

Love all of the different stitchery.

[@heyseaville55]

Thank you :) It was lots of fun!

[@theQuietRebel]

Absolutely gorgeous, I love love love all the stitching and details you've put into this amazing journal!

[@heyseaville55]

How lovely of you to say, thank you ☺️ It’s definitely one of my favourites.

[@HandmadeByRuby]

Absolutely exquisite! Such creativity. What an inspiration Melanie. A truly lovely journal

[@heyseaville55]

What a lovely comment! Thank you so much Ruby :)

[@ncal2929]

This is just terrific! I love everything you did! One of the best ones in this challenge

[@heyseaville55]

Gosh, that is so lovely of you to say!! Thank you very much :)

[@huasonshine4120]

I'm loving this !! One of my favorite journals in this challenge, graph paper is awesome choice, excellent Job !!

[@heyseaville55]

How lovely of you to say! Thank you 😊

[@madebylora]

Love how you did the embroidery and using tiny scraps of the fabric!

[@heyseaville55]

Thank you so much Lora 🤗🌸 I really didn’t want to waste anything.

[@craftycat7212]

Graph paper was genius for stitching. Beautiful journal😁

[@heyseaville55]

Aw thank you :) The graph paper definitely was a light bulb moment.

[@lisajmascord8183]

Very pretty. Love the yellow and the cross stitch. Really creative.

[@heyseaville55]

Thank you for your lovely comment Lisa :)

[@ddladybug]

Great journal .... love the way you did the stitches and fabric ❤️🐞

[@heyseaville55]

So kind of you to comment, thank you 😊

[@ralaylacreates7797]

A beautiful journal I love fabric, the x-stitching, and drawings throughout one of my favorites 💕

[@heyseaville55]

Gosh Ralayla 😊 Thank you so very much!

[@tuthillg]

Love the stitching and graph paper! Creative, lovely journal! TFS the inspiration!

[@heyseaville55]

Thank you so much Gail! I got so many ideas seeing other people's journal, I'm glad to hear the same of mine :)

[@ScissorsAndSmiles]

Oh, gorgeous gorgeous fabric cover! But your stitching inside the journal is just stunning. Love all those stitched flowers.

[@heyseaville55]

How lovely of you to say! I've been hoarding that fabric for years and am so pleased to use it for this project. The stitching became a bit addictive :)

[@susanmary4752]

This is so lovely. Your cross stitch work is brilliant!

[@heyseaville55]

So wonderful of you to say Susan :)

[@ReUsedMuse]

I gasped at the layout where you cross stitched. So lovely! I also love the little fabric flags. Thanks for sharing. I have subscribed.

[@heyseaville55]

You are too sweet! Thank you so much for watching and leaving such a lovely comment :)

[@Cheryl-Carpenter]

You did a fantastic job on your journal...beautiful! I love how you used coptic binding and all the lovely hand-stitched details you added.

[@heyseaville55]

Thank you for your lovely comment Cheryl. I had to re-teach myself the coptic stitch :)

[@kimcataldo3316]

Lovely! Love the stitching.

[@heyseaville55]

Thank you for your lovely comment Kim :)

[@GmaReezScrapShack]

Melanie, What a talented creator you are my friend. I love your journal and all the sweet embroidery, fabric is gorgeous... YOU did choose wisely. I love that sweet kite! absolutely my favorite video so far! LUVnHUGZ, Rita Donnelly.

[@heyseaville55]

Rita, you are too sweet 😊 and I love that you love the kite! It was one of my favourite elements.

[@MundiJournals]

Nicely done! Love the stitched binding, washi tape and the fussy cut paper and fabric! Grid paper is perfect for your book.

[@heyseaville55]

Thank you so much Lynne :) I've loved the stitching too, even if it was a bit time consuming.

[@vbliss1079]

Loved everything about your journal.

[@heyseaville55]

Thank you for watching and for your lovely comment :)

[@OneGuyOnline2]

Very creative, love the use of stitching. Really nice.

[@heyseaville55]

Thank you for you saying so :)

[@redheadedlassie1]

Wow I love the stitching!!! Very creative!!!!

[@heyseaville55]

Thank you so much :)

[@tracyh6466]

Adore the embroidery!

[@heyseaville55]

That's lovely to hear Tracy! Thank you :)

[@sarahhunnicutt3769]

Such beautiful handwork!

[@heyseaville55]

Thank you very much Sarah :)

[@tannabella6071]

Love this! This was my idea with the stitching and was wondering if anyone would do it! I didn’t want to do the challenge because I had no time but so glad you did this! It turned out better than what I had in my mind! Again great job! It’s one of my favorites!

[@heyseaville55]

Oh Tanna that is so sweet of you to say :) I really hope you get some time to make your own journal, I bet it would look amazing!

[@midnightlizard1733]

Very creative. Love it!

[@heyseaville55]

Thank you so much for your comment :)

[@wondubarcrafts9259]

Great idea to use graph paper to use for your crosstiching

[@heyseaville55]

Thank you! It was definitely a light bulb moment for me :)

[@craftyjunkjournals2502]

Love the stitching

[@heyseaville55]

Thank you so much Rebecca :)

[@sandybabb8313]

Beautiful

[@crochetingmemorieswithcj6408]

Your journal is stunning.

[@heyseaville55]

So lovely of you to say CJ, thank you :)

[@loststamper]

Absolutely love this.! It is exquisite with your lovely stitching and creativity. I'm subbing and checking your other videos with hopes you show how you dye h your papers. Awesomejob!!!

[@heyseaville55]

I really appreciate your comment & sub. Thank you :)

[@bernshwag]

Ummm excuse me while I wipe the drool off of my screen. Melanie your journal is stunning! Did you hear me yelling at you to slow down turning the pages? The items that you chose were so perfect for your talented mad skills of stitching, fussy cutting and piecing of paper and fabric...Please, please make more journals and videos..Giant Hugs, Candi

[@heyseaville55]

Candi, I am so very sorry that I missed your comment until now! How incredibly kind of you to give such encouraging feedback. This journal is still one of my favourite makes so far and I really appreciate you taking the time to watch - promise to go slower next time :) Hugs, Melanie xx

[@scrapbooksundries4590]

Hello lady - new Subbie here! I have been watching all these challenge videos and by far yours seem to be the most authentic! Love how you put it all together - your stitching is incredible! Love the little details with the washi tape, the banner, the kite and the cross stitched flowers, etc!! Your imagination is over the top!! Look forward to more projects! Warmly, Lynne Scrapbook Sundries

[@heyseaville55]

Scrapbook Sundries oh Lynne, your comment made my night! Thank you so, so much 😗

[@dreamyMMnails]

Wow so beautiful 😍

[@heyseaville55]

So lovely of you to say, thank you :)