TRANSFORMING SKETCH PAD INTO A BOOK 📚

[@thesehandsart]

I love how you showed how accessible bookbinding can be for any budget and skill. Can't lie, anxiously awaiting the next craft and crime video though😉 thanks for the inspiration while I wait Nik!

[@dawnziemer7757]

Me too! I love the craft and crime video and want more. 😍

[@lovelyscraftinglodge]

Sssssame! So unique

[@LedgerAndLace]

Subtitle: "But it looked too new. . . ." and out comes the sandpaper! This looks freakin' FANTASTIC. LOVE how you did the frame and oval. GENIUS!

[@NiktheBooksmith]

Sandpaper to the rescue!

[@poetsdreamsatc]

I love making books. I’m gonna make a journal like this one I can carry in my purse. Thank you for the tip with the baking soda and coffee! I made a journal for my daughter 4 Christmas’s ago using scrap leather from Tandy leather company. It was a baby blue leather cover with 4 different types of paper and made an accordion file envelope in the back. It turned out really beautiful. Since then I have been hooked on making books.

[@pennycandyys]

I love that idea, and for a small book the amount of leather you would need wouldn’t be much. Was the leather both inside and outside the cover?

[@poetsdreamsatc]

@@pennycandyys Hi Penny! Yes it was leather inside and out. I didn’t glue the pages down to the leather covers. I cut a matching strip off the blue leather to wrap around the journal. (Think of a travel journal.) I stayed with that concept. I didn’t want it to restrict the amount of her inserts (since she was in Scotland) inside so I kept it where it just wrapped around the book. I tied charms on each end of the straps. I had a blast making this journal. I hope you have the same joy I did Penny!

[@pennycandyys]

@@poetsdreamsatc Oh very cool, thank you for answering, and for sharing it with us!

[@poetsdreamsatc]

@@pennycandyys You’re welcome Penny! Please let me know how yours looks! I’m very excited to hear about it! ☺️

[@pennycandyys]

@@poetsdreamsatc When I get to it, I'll try to let you know! I'm recovering from something right now, so it will be a while yet before I get at it, I think. :)

[@thefrugalcrafter]

That's beautiful!

[@NiktheBooksmith]

Thank you, Lindsay! =)

[@jlouutube65]

Great to see you here Lindsay...I subscribed to your channel years ago and still love your content!!

[@renn8331]

LINDSAY? :0

[@SaltLifeGypsy68]

Even when Nik forgets the endpapers, the book is still Professional Quality! 🤩👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼 Love it!

[@maryjanew20]

That book is a perfect example of turning lemons into lemonade by a master chef! ☺️ Great job!

[@mrCetus]

Your paper is scrumptious! The knitting trick is something I'll tuck away, you're so clever.

[@theresewallentin2856]

This is beautiful. No one could tell it was a notebook from the beginning. It looks like an old Bible.

[@CherishEaDay]

I’ve watched probably 1000s of JJ vids. After all that…today I saw a technique that I hadn’t seen before and I love that. You are by far the BEST creative/artist/booksmith! 🥰

[@OmfgHiii]

rounded corners definitely give it a notebook feel

[@katunderhill2260]

STUNNING!!! I'm just in awe of this beautiful creation!!

[@jeanettetobey1312]

🧘I like naturally drying too. The process is meditation to me. The end result, something different every time🧘

[@clairesladylair3624]

They don't call her the booksmith for nothing, this is sublime. Tsf,wow.

[@NiktheBooksmith]

awwwwww thanks so much =)

[@lindahazel5075]

It's the details you add that make everything so perfect.

[@Jeannette.akaJnett]

Nik, I had to smile to myself as I could imagine hearing my children saying..."really, do you think you have to make everything yourself?"...too wit my answer is, "yes, yes I do." Actually I just wanted to tell you I loved your project and the clever way you added the gold framing on the covers.

[@NiktheBooksmith]

hahaha! That's right, kids, listen to your wise momma! They'll learn soon enough that the best things in life are not ready-made or instantaneous. 😉 thanks, Jnett

[@vetechgrl2000]

I'm just in awe! That book is beautiful!

[@IrishAnnie]

Now that is real skill. Fascinating. I would have that so screwed up and glue all over the place!!! 😂. Thank you for sharing. It’s really beautiful.

[@cryism7798]

this was my favorite hobby in middle school!! i can’t wait to get back into it when i make a scrapbook for my family ^~^

[@JoanneOwens1943]

Your attention to detail is amazing!

[@TheScrapologist]

I love the idea of using the knitting needles...genius, Nik!!!

[@Sujowi]

Worth watching for the baking soda tip alone!!

[@lauraeverly5130]

What an absolutely, thoroughly enjoyable and informative tutorial!

[@KikkiF]

Thank you for showing how easy it is, without any “fancy” stuff you need to buy. On a strict budget this is perfect to make my own books, using “old” material… 💕

[@shelleynobleart]

Left in the bookbinding dust but picked up at least two new keys, baking soda to neutralize acidy in papers and using the edge of chipboard to create gold lines! Brilliant knowledge.

[@bossi_plays]

I misread the title and was expecting a sketchbook full of Transformer drawings. But this was still pretty cool.

[@teresitalamas5304]

Oh Nik you just amaze me every time. What a beauty

[@ArteoMixedMediaArt]

That book is JUST AMAZING 😍

[@catherinehughes3740]

Hi Nic love everything you do and watching your videos, but for me I prefer the chit chat ones , always feels like we are in the same room😳 Thank you x

[@NiktheBooksmith]

thanks Catherine, I love the chit-chat, too! This project kept getting interrupted over several days, so I had to improvise because there was no way I'd remember where to pick up the conversation. Lol

[@heidimessina164]

Wow! That is so cool! It looks so professional and expensive 👏

[@lordlem]

I cannot believe how absolutely beautiful the book is and the cover is with no fancy materials❤❤ As a fellow bookbinder, I learn so muchh from your videos! So many new techniques and decoration ideas😍

[@zenaneah]

you just gave me an idea what todo this summer...

[@yvethemetriccrafter688]

That's gorgeous .

[@caronwood1316]

Fake news! Can’t possibly go that smoothly. Very elegant.

[@NiktheBooksmith]

😄

[@elchen2616]

Such a clear and simple presentation. Thanks.

[@bevsprenkle7802]

Wow- you absolutely blow me away!!

[@jackyheath7958]

Thank you for this video Nik, I appreciated the clear instructions and commentary. I think many youtubers don't realise how difficult it is some times for people like me to understand what they are saying - they talk too fast, in accents which I (as a Brit) can't quite understand. Hands - with false nails and rings - occupy centre stage, rather than the crafting itself! And they often turn their projects around, moving too fast - 'what did they just do?' I ask myself and have to watch on 1/4 speed to find out. I'm keeping this video in my 'Processes' folder - so that I don't forget to tip in the endpapers too!

[@sarahlongshore2605]

No matter how many books I watch you do. I love watching you make them!!!!

[@susanmary4752]

Don't think I could do this but it was so fascinating to watch!!!

[@roc.2806]

This looks like a Twelve South bookbook. awesome video, thanks ♥

[@customMadebyACLD]

OMG! This is genius. Heading to the store this weekend. Thanks so much for sharing.

[@focus2191]

WOW! You Are So Very Creative and So Very Talented! You Make Everything Look Sooo Easy! ! I Love Your Channel!

[@thecauldronink6341]

Oh I love this! Thanks for sharing

[@patsiehopkins7881]

Thank you for sharing your videos. I love how you explain what you did & what you forgot to do. Your voice is amazing & the way you explain the process is so understandable! I have watched several of your videos & want to jump in & try my hand at book binding!

[@lyndacupit4686]

That is so awesome! I love watching you create!

[@cherylann933]

Thank you! Love the no nonsense and straightforward way you do your videos! I’ve learned so much. The detailed instructions and tips are greatly appreciated!👍👍👍❤️🤩

[@asajarl5519]

Thank you Nik 🥰

[@pgtrish]

Such talent and creativity!

[@minajones1635]

Nik, it’s very lovely! I so appreciate you’re attention to detail in your craft! Love your channel very much! Blessings 🦋🌺

[@QuackCAG]

Wow this is so cool!

[@hopewilkes74]

Wow. You sure make that look easy. So cool. Don't think I could make one to turn out that neat. But sure enjoyed seeing you do it. Thanks!!

[@liltremblay55]

Looks great - love it!!!! Great use for old knitting needles!!! LOL!! Glad to see I am not the only one that uses them for other things than knitting (which I don't really enjoy!!)

[@suethompson4460]

OMG this was so therapeutic to watch. I would never have the patience to do that!

[@JanieAlcove9]

Absolutely beautiful. Thank you

[@albertine2169]

Dear Nik you know, that you are a mad genius, don't you! Bilmey ❤❤❤

[@NiktheBooksmith]

Usually just the mad part, but some days I get lucky! 😄 thanks, Albertine!

[@suebarner8364]

Just amazing to me! So clear and clean! I have to take a shot at this myself.

[@tharp2499]

Too cool!!🤩 That's it. That's all.💗

[@martinsanders3357]

I'm a hobbyist woodworker, but am now an aspiring hand-made book enthusiast. Simply fantastic.

[@kristenevans4557]

Your talent is mind blowing! Very cool.

[@vwood2]

Wow - absolutely gorgeous! Thank you 🙏

[@wandaspencer9523]

This is amazing! Your books are beautiful! You explain the process so well. Thanks for sharing your process.

[@deborahm.2460]

You're fantastic and so skilled! Thank you!

[@lesliekenreich9992]

Gezzzzz-you come up with such amazing ideas-I want to live in your brain for awhile!!! LOL!! Thanks for sharing!!!!

[@dandani2]

Stunning book and process Nik!

[@sharonoxner1244]

Wow...Just Wow!

[@misscori3029]

Amazing transformation! ❤

[@martiseelye6443]

Dang, you're brilliant! Thank you!

[@sunnycharacter]

Beautiful! Aannnd…I could never accomplish this with any degree of sanity left. Lol you’re a book binding queen!

[@NiktheBooksmith]

Thanks, Lori! My sanity is questionable even on the best of days. 😄

[@sunnycharacter]

@@NiktheBooksmith Lol, Ahh, the artsy life 🥴🥰

[@jlouutube65]

This was so cool! You have the best toys!!!

[@michellepayton1026]

I love watching your work!! I am in awe of your talent. Thanks for sharing ❤

[@rejoiceinallthangs]

Another great tutorial in the books!! You really are the booksmith!! Thanks Nik

[@selenep1193]

I absolutely love this one!! Thank you!

[@evetei]

Love your clear proununciation! Great video!

[@cj8947]

Such a talented lady!!

[@sandraanderson586]

You make it look so easy!!❤

[@samanthasky4463]

thank you for another very enjoyable video. I really appreciate the clarity of your instructions and that each process is so well presented. I look forward to every video, thank you again.

[@Aegopodium]

Don't worry Nik. That thing with forgetting the endpapers is happening to me all the time! 😁

[@NiktheBooksmith]

Most days I meet myself coming and going, its no wonder I'm cattywompus and upside-backwards. 🙄😄

[@zitronenrevival7642]

Wonderful!! Thank you for this little relaxing time :)

[@datgnome000]

the way you embellished the cover was extremely clever!

[@chrisrasmussen4170]

WOW!!! Such a wonderful book, love it. Thank you for sharing.

[@lalagamma4452]

BEE-utiful Nik. Positive Blessings, vibes peace, health and happiness! Namesta ✌️🐞🕉️

[@joseemcdonald4085]

Oh my I love this little book ….you got me hooked on book binding ….I am running out of people to give them to hahaha

[@tikaepixwhom666]

Idk why but this was so sweet, I love it ❤💖💗

[@lindalamb6643]

This is actually quite brilliant 👏 fabulous workmanship!!

[@NiktheBooksmith]

thank you, Linda! =)

[@gwenluttrell8595]

Oh my, such great instructions. Thank you..

[@chrispalynchuk5951]

Wow...I’m impressed and inspired...so cool!

[@munnaza23]

So so cooool💓 loved your hack of applying gold lines and oval frame.

[@brendadmc677]

Thank you for sharing. What a wonderful scratch book or jouranal!

[@BuffyLynn]

Very cute!!

[@sophiamaria8545]

You are the real deal.

[@VondaBlackbournbooks]

You did such a great job!

[@tamilyncreations]

It's so hard not to be jealous of your work Nik! 🤣😂 This is AMAZING!!

[@leeannayager6064]

I really enjoy watching the transformation process! You are so skilled and make the process seem easy. This book is adorable!! Your videos inspire me every time to try something new.

[@manuelapolo2457]

Hi 👋the book is very pretty 👌👍thanks for showing !

[@rhondamarshall7039]

Wow, that is so amazing, thank you for sharing your talent with us.

[@bettylongshore9594]

Oh. its adorable!!! I've got to find the video to see how you did the binding. I can only do the 3 hole and 5 hole pamphlet stitching!!!!

[@mendaciousphooka]

I have that same sketchbook, only bigger. It’s the first sketchbook I’ve ever finished and I’m almost done with my second!

[@donnadoble-brown338]

Gosh I love this one! 💚

[@trinafry1052]

That was a cool process to watch. Thanks!

[@kimmitchell1189]

Nik, this is fabulous!! I love how resourceful you are!

[@kimmitchell1189]

Crazy me, I’ve been knitting with my knitting needles - using them how you do is genius!!

[@NiktheBooksmith]

knitting? what a novel idea! 😄

[@jneigler]

That is a beautiful book! Thanks for sharing.