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[@tracygarvin2902]

What a fabulous reminder that not all projects have to be super fancy or decorated to the max… I love the simplicity but effective nature of this journal 😊

[@theresewallentin2856]

Great idea making 12 journals for a year and then binding them into a big book and reuse the monthly journals. Love how your stitches made the veins of the leaves on the cover.

[@sweetcurly28]

Maybe make a box that’s open at one side to “hold” all the 12 journals? Keeping them all the way they were all year but a place for them to be. 😊

[@marilynmccormick1658]

Now that's just too clever!

[@cheryldimatteo9046]

Honestly watching you is just as enjoyable as making a journal myself!!

[@susanhigginson3748]

Love this idea for each woman in a small Bible study I’m involved in for prayer, notes,& personal reflections sections. Thank you for the idea.

[@zynzane9680]

OMG, the soundtrack over the sewing MONTAGE made me LOL! Love the hanging file idea. Your eco dyed pieces look perfect on there!

[@melissaoverland692]

Fabulous!!! I love the idea of JUNK JOURNAL PUSHER!!! 😂 YES!!! You make such great videos! Your method of recording when you are sewing is brilliant! Thank you for sharing your talents! I always leave your videos with such great ideas. AND your videos are never too long. 👍✌️❤️😊

[@JannyHaak]

What a fun idea to make 12 journals and then bind them all together at the end of the year. Love that! ❤

[@Jackie_249]

Bonjour! what a great idea you're giving me!!!! ❤❤❤❤❤thx💌🌺💖

[@LedgerAndLace]

Oooooh, that sewing on the leaf is AWESOME! I like how you've created a "base" journal that can be added to and expanded on. It also makes it so customizable. Also, you've answered the conundrum of what to do if you don't have Fabri-Whatever. Ha! 🙂

[@NorthlightsStudio]

Walks up to stranger on the street and throws open my trench coat and begin gesturing inside “ want to buy a journal? Free scrap sampler to try it out, come on it’s only one, it’s not addictive at all! And my prices are the best” lol😂

[@amivbg]

😂😂😂😂😂

[@twofoursevenbeauty]

👍🏾

[@yobyhenthorn7813]

😂🤣😂🤣😂🤣

[@JanieAlcove9]

Love these little journals and especially love the idea of binding them into one 12-month journal. Or, if you didn’t want to do 12 months, you could do the four seasons and decorate accordingly…..!!!

[@triciat342]

❤️ you are amazing company to watch Nik.Its a privilege to be alongside you as you inspire teach and create in such a fun and smart way Thankyou from across in the UK x

[@tharp2499]

This "gateway" journal is so simple yet, so lovely. The stitching through the eco-dyed leaves is a really nice addition. Thx!💗Not to worry...I'm already an addict. You can't "push" the willing.😁 Love and blessings.💜💜💜

[@francineh.7825]

I agree, I really like the idea of doing 12 of them ahead of time and having a new journal each month. Looks like I'll be busy 🌞

[@angelikagiam]

Brilliant idea as always! I use alteredbooks cause I feel intimidated from the big, empty journals but with this idea i could make monthly, smaller journals and then put them all together as you said! Wonderful! Thank you so very much! Congratulations Nik! You deserve it! 💖

[@jam4441]

Like the 12 journal idea to make into book later on. Thank you Nic for offering a simple project that is doable for this tired brain.

[@janetvisochi-baum7572]

yes this has inspired me - after watching your eco-dyed videos - i got addicted lol - now have a box of probably over 200 prints - i love how you created the front cover and now would like to do this to hold - ummm i mean hoard 🤣my eco prints - and what a wonderful idea to include a little scrap pad if gifting - Nik thank you for all you do - your creations are encouraging as well as inspiring and i can't wait for your mystery video - i truly enjoy those - be well and stay safe xx

[@Sujowi]

I love your diligence even when you “ can’t be bothered today”! Love this project.💕

[@annelenox4140]

Your video editing always gives me a few giggles...thank you! Sorry you're having "that kind of a day"! Love ALL your creations!

[@patriciarinaldi9390]

Love that 12 month idea and then binding the year.

[@Cassiopeia52721]

I use a bottle of clear nail polish to seal my ends on bookmarkers or ties. I like the glossy look.

[@pamelaburke9250]

Sweet! Love your echo dyed paper and the sewn leaf shape on the front cover. Also, I appreciate that you edit videos to under 30 minutes! Perfect for a morning coffee .

[@debbiebreen6276]

Love your ideas, very inspirational, the idea of combining all the months into a big journal is a wonderful idea.

[@anntowle1706]

I enjoyed watching this today. I love the eco-printed paper, it's just beautiful. I ran across this video today and thought you might enjoy the Tudor-era paper making, printing, and bookbinding. Those segments are between approximately the 25 and 45-minute marks on the video.

[@marymogckmishmashmary]

Perfect timing for my weekend project for gifts❣️

[@mitzieat307junkjournals4]

What a wonderful idea as a gift. I love that cover! ❤ Thank you all you do and thank you for sharing. 💕🥰💕

[@sulyco4380]

You always have great ideas . Mine don’t quite look as good as yours but I still enjoy making them ❤

[@Valeri4561]

Love the craft time mystery video's. Can't wait for that one. Also want to say even though you may not be a beginner as I am not, you can still be inspired and learn from others. for instance....I am working on a cute give-a-way for Halloween for a few of my friends and family. I was just this morning wondering how to do a quick and cool cover for it. While pondering, I decided to do my morning cruse on KZbin. And.... this video really gave me an idea to use the file folder cover to place the Halloween front I just finished. Thanks for the inspiration and as previously mentioned, you can never think that you can't learn from a beginner's video if you are an experienced book maker. I just learned a lot!!! YAY!!! Thanks for the idea Nik!!!

[@lisagreen3778]

Really like this…and your handmade paper on the cover and inside is gorgeous…a perfect pairing with the tea-dyed papers!

[@smchalk3535]

I made a scrap sampler!! I used it up. I may make another one. Love how beautifully simple this is

[@annaengberg]

Gorgeous journal! Perfect as a gift. :) Thank you for the inspiration! These papers, the eco dyed, they are fab! Looking forward to the next video! :)

[@MsWolvirene]

Exactly what I was looking for ..just something easy and fast to make for a few gifts for friends...thank you

[@ultraviolet13881]

Love the journal! Your idea to make 12 is awesome, too, and I was thinking that it would be a lot of fun decorating each one according to the seasons. TFS :)

[@bhanani5480]

This whole video was AWESOME, I made my very my own JJ (but standard TN size) from my hoarding clearing up and it turned pretty cool. I love the ideas in this video and I'm gonna have a go at making some tea stained paper for my next journal 👍🥰

[@sandraterwilliger4879]

Love your precision in all of your works! The best!

[@kokicherkovalieva1522]

I enjoy watching your videos, Nik!

[@johnibrazzell764]

Super cool stuff! Looking forward to the next mystery. Lyfs. Be safe

[@LamiaFox]

Nik! Thanks again for a great video. What an amazing idea to use this as a year long journal! I’m thinking it would be great to make it with an elastic to hold the pages in so they can be swapped out easily. I think I would also make a master binder, as it were, to put all of the individual journals into as well.

[@cityluxesingapore]

This is an awesome video! You have great ideas all the time, and I enjoy watching you create.

[@lori88ish]

Your eco prints are gorgeous, and the sewing the leaf pattern was an epic idea that I think I will use. The idea of making 12 so you have one for each month is fabulous idea too. Mostly I love the inspiration you always provide Nik Take Care Hugs and Smiles

[@tricias1]

Nik!!! My green file folders just arrived today from Amazon! I was just trying to figure out what to make for Christmas gifts for friends! You've read my mind !! ❤️

[@libra74677]

That turned out beautiful!

[@lorrainedurgee1761]

Great idea,glad your back.

[@pamyaun936]

Loved it!!!

[@colleencasey7019]

Thanks for sharing Nik!! Love it.

[@allisonjames2923]

I do enjoy watching a crafty person who creates lovely things & also tosses in the word ‘plethora’ as well 😁

[@karenbelbin6790]

wow. just beautiful 💕

[@katmarj2937]

So pretty! Simple, but with some elegant details.

[@KimberlyInSoCal310]

This is just a lovely journal, and the scrap sampler is as well! You have such great ideas all the time. Love your channel and watching you create!

[@bansheekate]

I love the way you stitched the cover! Great tutorial! Ty

[@laurasanchez2389]

Simply wonderful!!! 🌹

[@judyandersen3842]

You are awesome!great journal and great ideas! 🤗

[@christinecaronnabeard1369]

I love this, thank you, Nik!

[@catherinekelly8097]

Great idea and congratulations!

[@tiantuatara]

I love your "extras" and "unnecessaries" as they are cool ideas and inspiration for creativity. Very fun!

[@tuthillg]

Love the beauty of nature and the eco prints! TFS the inspiration!

[@heatherreid9787]

Thank you, really clear instructions and some great ideas, I have been journaling for a while but have never tried making my own, this looks like something I can do. I love the inside covers too, a lovely journal.

[@reeree6682]

Great idea for all!

[@elizatgilbert]

Love all of this, but I especially LOVE the leaf stitching!!!

[@jazzie2023]

Love the montage when you were sewing made me laugh I needed that today rough day today but I'm ok. Just wanted to say that you put a smile on my face

[@NiktheBooksmith]

Thanks, Jazzie, I'm happy to hear it was a bright spot in your day. I hope today is a better one! =)

[@doreethorpe4800]

Love this idea! Thanks as always for the great inspirations. Looking forward to the next mystery video.

[@jhowell1321]

I've decided to do art/junk journaling to go with the poetry I write (spurred on by a local women's empowerment art exhibit coming up soon!). So I landed here and am learning so much watching your process...and very entertained by commentary like "reeked of effort" and the Wagner 😅 I am not, I repeat, I am not a visual artist really, but have done some easy crafting and really enjoy it. Thank you for the learning and inspiration!

[@lynnemiles8065]

Great ideas - inspiring as usual - thank you

[@jnails4u]

You continue to inspire! Wonderful ideas! Thank you for sharing. ❤️

[@betzie2]

Love watching your videos!

[@fluffyspit]

I love your creativity, inspiration and humour…thank you,x

[@marmaz57]

Nik - you are so inspiring! Thank you for these wonderful ideas!

[@juliannearlene7244]

Such clear and simple insructions.Thanks!

[@ginabadeaux9319]

i love your videos. im so glad you are here

[@RustToStardust]

Thank you lady, you always inspire!

[@petriekaspardlov7787]

Great idea! 😊

[@lillyr437]

Like always it was a pleasure watching your video. Great ideas!

[@lorifitzgibbon3085]

Thank you! This is the first video I've watched and I'm hooked! Such a great idea saving them or giving as a gift.

[@MichelleB_96]

Gotta love a good gateway journal 😊

[@lorraineperry621]

Beautiful and funny, thanks for the laughs and ideas 😊

[@lindasmith6786]

Lovely journal, thank you for some inspiration. I can't wait to gather all my bits and bobs together to try this.

[@sheilabartlett6044]

Definitely it was inspiring, lots of great ideas. Thanks for your inspiration!

[@TwobitsTiger]

This is such a cool product!!! Tyfs ❤

[@janpresley-davis5803]

Thanks ❤ great inspiration and instructions

[@cheriefruehan]

Love the color palette...the prettiest junk journal I've seen so far! Thanks for sharing! :)

[@jillymck51]

Thank you so much for your fabulous ideas. I love your style.❤

[@deneanefrost3891]

Love the idea of the file folder and such a quick gift. I need to dye some paper

[@helenmobbs4599]

🌹love it Nik, thanks 🌻

[@microdot153]

THANK YOU THANK YOU. Such wonderful ideas and can't wait to dive in and do this. Your explanations are wonderful, very easy to follow. Thank you !!

[@LadyJsundriesandoddments]

i love simplicity and this is simply perfect. thank you for sharing. Looking forward to more mystery stories, you do them so well.

[@pma613]

Great ideas, much appreciated 🌱💛

[@TheRubeeRose]

this is a great idea - thanks for sharing!

[@wandaspencer9523]

Very inspiring! Thanks for sharing.

[@bybeebooks]

This was so helpful! Thank you, Nik.

[@Elleffe]

I absolutely love the twelve journals idea for 2023 both for myself and as a present - lovely video as always, filled to the brim with great tips and inspiration

[@helengibson8196]

Love this journal and the idea of making a big journal out of them. Your papers are beautiful 🌷

[@colleenmorrison312]

Love this!

[@margavanderwel1485]

Love to hear you talk and see you work, as always a great idea, thnx for sharing, be safe and enjoy your weekend, 😘 luv ya

[@desismdesignbydesireelouis66]

Great job as usual Nik thank you

[@chrisrasmussen4612]

Tell me about being a JJ pusher, I am so hooked after watching your videos and another bunch of videos from years ago, and I have been so hooked, it is like a drug. So thanks for that, but seriously, I love your ideas and your videos. Thank you for sharing!😁

[@StellasScrappyCrafts]

I love that journal

[@mombolala]

Yes Yes Yes! Just what I needed thank you!

[@janetbennell9855]

Such a fabulous idea. I've made a few journals, but your video is so clear and helpful. Easy to watch and listen to. thank you.

[@laurelmcgrath5823]

Lovely!

[@clarewalker5903]

I LOVE this! And I'm thinking how good this would be in our newborn family book club. We could all do it! Thanks so much for sharing your ideas and enthusiasm. Love, love love!