DIY Chatelaine Notebook Charm | with Freebie Cover Images!

[@kimikriggs1966]

If you were to wear it as a necklace, when you take the pencil out and open it, the pretty side would still be facing out ward and you would be able to write on it correctly without twisting the chain. At least that’s how it looks to me.

[@NiktheBooksmith]

You might be right...or write! Lol I'll have to string it on a cord and put it on, maybe it will make more sense then. =)

[@Elizabeth-butter]

Was just coming to comment the same thing. I believe you're right!

[@tharp2499]

Too flippin' cute!🤩! I adore the "gothic" one with the little chain. Super fantabulous! Tyfs.💗💗💗

[@melodymcdonnell1528]

These are just great! I love making "littles", and I could actually see this going into a bigger journal. When I have the wrong color jewelry finding, I use a Krylon metallic pen. The paint comes out very liquid, and it holds up really well. (I know, picky picky...)

[@NiktheBooksmith]

Thanks, Melody! Yes, I have some paint markers around here and gold nail polish, too. Somewhere... Lol

[@lillygross5899]

You never cease to amaze me! You truly inspire me to look at objects and say, "Yep, I'm gonna make one!" I've loved your videos for years.

[@susanvanschuyver7900]

I don't know why I watch these videos of yours because I will never do anything like that. So many supplies and tools! So tiny! But fascinating, so fascinating. And very cute!

[@angelafernandachristenseng9884]

Hey dear, love to watch your imagination 💭 going well beyond us, mere mortals. All is adorable. I was trying to guess how you’d make a mini pencil… but no, a gold metal gel pen! ☝🏼 Nothing less!

[@joannepeyton1654]

Hi Nik: No one improvises like you do! I wouldn’t know where to start. Your projects are always fabulous. As soon as I get my hands on a small hinge, I’ll begin to tackle this. Printed the little covers out already. Thank you for that. 💜😎🇺🇸

[@pristinabread]

To make perforated paper you could also use a Drtiz sewing tracing wheel.

[@allisonjames2923]

These are adorable! Love them. And handy too, if you write really small. I’m thinking you could use an embossing folder with a very fine pattern to create pretty covers

[@JanieAlcove9]

That was a crazy amount of work for such a tiny book, but SO worth it. It is adorable.

[@ma-mv9mv]

could you please post a link where you bought the metal one? i love the look of it. thank you!

[@madebylora]

So cute! I’ve got some fancy hinges which I bought ages ago, but then I didn’t know what to do with them. I might see if I can do something similar but with the hinges on the outside… although there might not be any room for pages inside haha.

[@bookshopshelli]

Amazing as usual when it comes to a Nik the Booksmith project!

[@aliciaacosta9090]

Such a sweet little journal!! You are super creative and talented!! TYFS 😊👍🏼👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

[@barbaracabrera207]

Nobody but YOU would think to do this!!! If my Daddy met you, he'd wish you were his daughter!!! So clever!! Haha! I'm pretty good with stuff like this, but you are the Queen!! Super cool!!! Austin,TX USA

[@susanjerrell9220]

Suweeeeet! And you can use any alcohol ink marker in gold to change the silver bails to gold. But these are sooo cool. 💕

[@reneehouse-wyatt3658]

Absolutely ADORE this charm! You're SO TALENTED! 😍

[@beckyb4074]

Hello Nik, yep I'm 2 days behind again, that's my life these days, always behind. How are you doing young lady? I pray that you are ok. If anyone can replicate something, it'd be you. I actually have that little quilting square thingy, LoL. I got mine at Hobby Lobby for the purpose of cutting 4 inch squares to turn into fabric flower pieces. Hope that made sense. Anyway, always have you in my prayers. Take care young lady and God bless you and yours. Sincerely Becky B from Arkansas P.S. thanks for the freebies you share on Flickr, they are always so nice 👍👍👍🙂

[@happymailmagic]

This is the absolute cutest little notebook I've EVER SEEN!!! I might be able to actually create one of these tiny little journals; since I can't seem to get a "regular sized Journal" done! LOL! I love this! I'd wear it as a necklace, Use it as a Dangle or in a tassel... It's SOOO cute!!!

[@minb1217]

Nice. I particularly love the ‘antique’ looking one

[@megbateman1953]

I love this itty bitty notebook. I will source a hinge and other item, the I will make a couple. Thank you so much, I always enjoy your tutorials. Hugs from Meg, Queensland Australia 🇦🇺

[@carol-annegriffin6234]

My favorite thing to make is miniature books and I just LOVE your videos and Etsy shop! Also thank you for the freebies in your Flickr. Do you have a link for your hole punch? It sounded like it was adjustable to punch different sized holes and I need something like that. Thank you again!

[@scrapscrapthat]

So stinkin’ cute! I love it! Tim Holtz has Foundry Wax (it’s a guilding wax that you apply wet with a small paint brush (comes in three colors )if you make a mistake you can wipe away, when you’re happy you will set it permanently with a heat tool until you get shiny metal guilding in the Color of your choice! You could do just the bale or you could do the brad and tubing as well to match! HTH and TFS

[@denisecampbell6736]

Wasn’t it a Bible back in the day when Chatelaines were used. I know many were attached to Royal & Noble Women in Tudor/Stuart times according to the Portraits. Thanks for showing us how to make these. Take Care!! 😊

[@jeannewagner8133]

These are the cutest things!! They look amazing. The antique looking one with the chain is really special. But can we just talk about that Brad? LOL Hilarious.

[@karenkettering1725]

Love this idea! A tracing wheel is a great way to perforate your paper, too, without having to drag out your machine.

[@debikt6397]

Absolutely adorable! And I love projects that use up existing supplies and make cute gifts to boot! (I use embossing powder to change the color of my brads and hardware on the fly!)

[@chrisgregore359]

Oh my gosh ... this is so amazing and the little book is so cute. Thank you for sharing this.♥

[@laurawalton198]

Damp brush 😂 These are so adorable; thanks so much for this tutorial and especially for being “extra” on the pen; that’s genius! Love these ❤️

[@jennifertucker107]

Wow! I agree with everyone else. So cute! Love to watch you make stuff. Thanks for the mini- mental vacation.

[@theresewallentin2856]

Cuteness de luxe. Love how you always pay attention to every minuscule detail. You’re definitely a girl of my heart ❤️

[@takiclintonharness1449]

I'm so impressed and inspired. Cause I've been looking for sterling silver chatelaine to make my writing experience more sturdy. I would love to see this project on a bigger scale. I love it

[@beckyb4074]

Another tool that might be able to make the perforations is a tracing wheel used by people who like to sew. Golly, I hope that made sense. Just wanted to be helpful when I can. Take care. Becky B

[@lesliekenreich9992]

LOVE it!!! So stinkin' cute-your ideas are awesome!!!

[@lynetteclauser3551]

If you really wanted to emulate the embossed metal. You could also get metallic silver “Duct” tape (to tape duct seams) or metallic copper guitar tape both can be embossed and have super strong adhesive.

[@phillipstroll7385]

Wish you would recall where you bought the original book. That, I'd buy

[@karenrobertson890]

Awesome! I love all things miniature. Maybe some gold rub and buff for the bale?

[@JannyHaak]

Nik, you make the coolest things! Adorable! 😍

[@phyllisscutt9902]

Very clever, Nik! Cute idea for a teacher gift…at least I would have loved it as a gift when I was teaching!

[@whatifitnt]

You are the best fiddly-fiddler on YT 👋🏼 💫💞✨💝💖

[@elainemoody4690]

Love this, thanks so much for sharing and the book covers ❣

[@allisonjames2923]

Was just thinking that you could have made a jewellery bail out of the brass foil 🤔 That way it would all match

[@nyperi13]

Super, super CUTE! Thanks for sharing that with us! 😘

[@cherriberri7161]

Oh I love it! I think I’ll try this project using leather. Thank you for the inspiration 💖

[@ericklassen742]

Very nice BUT I would make the pen a little shorter so that it doesn't write or snag on the blouse or sweater when being worn as a chain around your neck. Just sayin'

[@LiterarySnob]

use some of your gilding paste and rub it on the hanger thing!! I bet it is enough to make it look more gold. Cute project!!

[@LedgerAndLace]

Squeeeeeee!!! Chatelaines!!! 'member Cindy Lauper, "She's so unusual." ? Nik The Booksmith: She's so EXTRA! LOVE this. And all-the-Brads. :-)

[@NiktheBooksmith]

Ha! Indubitably! 😄

[@jlouutube65]

This is soooo cool!! I use alcohol ink to change the colour of metal pieces that aren't the correct colour for my projects and aapply some lacquer.

[@kimberlymolitor354]

The are great! I collect miniature books and these have the same vibe!!🥰🥰

[@tinamccann8344]

What did you call the little metal book you put the paper in? Do you know where I can find them?

[@artyfartyannie]

Ingenious and beautiful! and thanks for the freebies! :)

[@tinamccann8344]

Never mind I see you actually made the book and bought the hinge.

[@tonyarodgers-beute8537]

Very clever, perfect for mini’s, dollhouses, etc…

[@hubbysswee]

The chatelaine is from Spellbinders. 😘

[@April4YHWH]

These are super cute, but make sure you’re wearing a top that matches the ink color 😮

[@Juanitafrench514]

Yes I did enjoy that, thank you for sharing.

[@alesiaja1647]

Wonderful idea thanks for sharing.

[@nelsonolivierjr3994]

What is the name of that tool you are using at the 4-minute mark? It's got the clear see-thru with blue strip going around the edges. That tool looks like a major must for many DIY stuff.

[@NiktheBooksmith]

Good morning! Its a quilter's square ruler.

[@lex111]

You could invest in foundry wax from tim holtz then you could change the color of the metal bail. Its not just rub on wax. When heated it leafs.

[@NiktheBooksmith]

Hi Lex! Haven't tried foundry wax yet, sounds intriguing! I do have gold nail polish, some paint markers and gold embossing powder, too... 🤔

[@connielester1641]

You simply amaze me. You Rock❣️

[@susancastagna4241]

Mrs. Hughes would love this!!!

[@emramirez7846]

I AM OBSESSED!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@jayneelinor]

How sweet and gorgeous are these! Thank you!

[@gloriaadams7211]

Amazing. Thanks for sharing Hugs

[@nikki.s.r.]

i think it was made for left handed people 😁

[@NiktheBooksmith]

oh maybe, Nikki! Hadn't thought of that??

[@RoxanaMoisanu]

Exactly what I thought, because I am left handed 😊

[@amandabroad6139]

I feel some Christmas gifts coming on x

[@yolandadowning7790]

you are just amazing! love it

[@aptwalker2009]

Incredibly darling! :)

[@edwinacoffman6429]

Fyi... Look at dollhouse hinges, they are super small.

[@NiktheBooksmith]

Hi Edwina! I have some micro mini hinges, they sure would make teeny tiny books!

[@morningflowerB]

Have you checked the video of Anne Heche being put into an ambulance? She appeared to try and get away. Much more.. She was working on a documentary on child sex trafficking. If you can't find the video (from a drone or helicopter) I can send. Not sure what yt will allow. Very troublesome video.

[@NiktheBooksmith]

Good morning! Yes, I was going over some details recently. Anne most certainly had an incredibly rough life. But, this is my take on it...the video of her being put into the ambulance while she's attempting to sit up seems legit. She was wrapped in what looks to be a burn/fire blanket. These are used to keep the hot sun off a patient's burns and to try to protect them from dust, dirt, etc. Burn wounds are horrifically painful, extremely difficult to keep clean and pose a serious infection threat. Honestly, I think she had used some nose candy that could have been laced with a secondary drug and she was trippin'. After she was taken to the hospital, I believe they did have her stabilized. But, "stabilized" just means a patient's airway is secured, heart is beating on it's own, hemorrhages are controlled, etc. You can be in serious condition, but stable. Then, I think she crashed. Her petite body just couldn't sustain life for very long due to the trauma. As for the documentary, I hope it gets released so we can see it. There is a insidious underground of trafficking that is running rampant, the more light shined on it, the better! That's my gut feeling, so far, but who knows? More info may get released that could change the whole narrative!

[@morningflowerB]

@@NiktheBooksmith Hello! How ya doin'? 🥴

[@bySusuko]

Adorable! Thank you!

[@lesliec9890]

I think, if a chatelaine where to wear it, the notebook would need to hang upside down, like a nurses watch is upside down, in order to jot a note while hanging.

[@NiktheBooksmith]

🤔 Hmm...yes, perhaps!

[@theredhorsemen5313]

Love them and your content!

[@jennifermott5651]

You are so resourceful! Really cool!

[@msadmiral6319]

You are so freaking clever!! Darling project!! Just curious do you watch Mike on That Chapter? He is great telling crime stories. I am addicted!😊

[@lalagamma4452]

Cool Nik! Namesta 💓🐞💕

[@annemariejanes6760]

Merci beaucoup c est magnifique.

[@melissaoverland692]

Very cool! 👍✌️😊❤️

[@jaynewood6714]

So cute! Rub and Buff will change finding color or alcohol ink works on metal. Love your projects! Hope you’re feeling great.

[@katpaints]

Fabulous, as usual! I like them both better than the original! I bought myself some shrink tubing years ago after watching an electrician us it on our wiring. I found it very handy for repairing a brush that had accidentally gotten the paint chipped off by using a plastic water container that had brush holder holes. The stress of taking the brush in and out of the holes popped the wonderful paint and left me with bare wood. I have slathered them with clear nail polish, but I used shrink tubing on another, and it has held up for years. Plus I could write on the white tubing so I know which brush it is.

[@paperkraftd1]

absolutely adorable!!

[@jenniferwatson7118]

Awesome! I love it!

[@maramakesjournals2319]

It was nice to watch you build something. It floats my 🐐. It’s certainly incredible to see you engineer and build something so quickly. You have inventor’s hands. One thing I would adjust is the length of the pen. I’d retract the pen a bit so the ink doesn’t stain a shirt. I’m too tired to type anymore. Good night sweet prince.

[@ViKee010]

I love the comment about “I’d have to get up”. I completely understand and I’m just a kinda “just make it work kinda artist.” Lol. I think that’s why I just moved everything around in my craft room so that I can reach everything without getting up. I love this little book. I remember getting something similar when I was a child. I sure wish I still had it. 🤟🏼🤍

[@annaengberg]

I LOVE these!! I'm thinking of Christmas gifts... Definitely making myself one, that's for sure! Thanks so much for the freebie, Nik! :)

[@100mmvega]

You are amazing!

[@Valeri4561]

Cute little book! Fun project too! P.S. Tim Holtz brand has a perforating tool.

[@donnanowland3163]

Adorable 👏👏👏😎

[@lyllydd]

For perforations, you could grab a tracing wheel from your sewing box,. Also, some paper cutters use rotary blades, so if you have one, you could load up a perforating blade.

[@theredhorsemen5313]

lmao you got me @ 15:44

[@lorikendrick5076]

Can't wait to try this.

[@rosemcguinn5301]

How fun! I just love it when you teach us how to make little items like this! You are so clever, too - I would never have thought of using brass tubing. Thanks, Nik! As an afterthought, maybe book cloth for a cloth hinge?

[@831Miranda]

Loved it, very cute indeed! Thoughts : the tubing and pen cover could be made of paper ( think of a paper bead), and as you mentioned the hinges cahe n be fabric or maybe duct tape covered (or not) with fabric ! LOVE the covers you made, as well as the finishing touches!! Thank you!

[@kellyratliff3473]

So cool 😎 Love this idea. Adorable. Thank you for showing us how you made this.

[@donnawalker3910]

A Dritz tracing wheel would be good for piercing the sheets to make them removable. Cute project!

[@estellesmith6418]

❤️

[@BelindaShort]

oh my god Im so happy you had a recent upload I've had a terribly stressful day and this is exactly what I needed, thank you, also I imagine you write on it sideways

[@yourcompassioncorner]

Have you ever used Precious Metal Clay and a hotpot or kiln? You could make your own silver cover and use an ornate mold to make the design. I love miniature books.... Especially ones like these.

[@CoffeeandCraftswithRory]

Oh wow!!! Now I gotta go make one!! My mother's birthday is coming up this week 🤔 Thanks, Nik!! 💖

[@amygschwind1643]

😊