Paper Bag Journal Creation - Step-by-Step Tutorial

[@BootsOnTheGround1221]

Miss Natasa you are my absolute favorite journal artist, and for good reason! You should do these unplanned projects more often. So much fun to watch it all unfold, hear about your thought processes but best of all I feel it reminds us all to just let go and create. Thank you so much for sharing your genius with us 🌹

[@LottiesFaith]

I absolutely love this video and journal. In fact, on a trip to get my morning pills, my body went on autopilot, and I grabbed a paperbag, some sewing pattern paper, and a few other things!😊 I am itching to try this. I enjoyed watching you play seeing your process. I love the binding and the closure...I love it all really! Please do more videos like this. God bless.

[@maryhoover6288]

You are SO creative. You recycle and reuse in unique ways. You are inspirational! I really enjoy your videos!

[@rebeccabodine413]

OMG! This project is so COOL! I'm definitely going to try it. I would have thought that the lotion is greasy and so the paint and glue wouldn't stick. Well I guess I was wrong. I loved watching your process. Thank you 😊

[@TubeYouLena]

4:43 Those studs.. I also found this name for them on amazon: ‘Four-Jaw Square Rivets’. 17:02 Those crazy tea bag paper inserts on the cover… how unique and creative! That addition of structure to the lotioned/wrinkled/sponge-painted paper bag in the form of a cardstock rectangle… how clever!! As for the ‘hours’ (hours!) that his journal took to complete… Nothing wrong with that from my perspective… Those hours were hours of fun. Totally repeating this whole experiment with the only difference that I am hand-sewing, not machine sewing (way more enjoyable for me). Thanks a lot for all the inspiration!!

[@terrio1306]

I love how organic this looks, almost like it was found in a forest.

[@Sheamarie]

It's amazing how you can wad up a paper bag and turn it into a beautiful journal. I love your grunge style. Thank you so much for sharing.

[@TreasureBooks]

I'm so glad you like it!!

[@jl4643]

Natasa, I love the way you can piece things together, not only repurposing but also transforming the old everyday things into something new and beautiful. This grunge style is elevated into something unique and stylish, thanks to your signature touch. Thanks for sharing! 😊

[@rhondaburtch4483]

I’ve not been a fan of “grunge,” but I believe you’ve just changed my mind!! Using the paper bag for a cover? GENIUS!!!

[@tharp2499]

It can be very freeing... There are no "mistakes" in grunge.😉💗

[@TreasureBooks]

Thank you so much :)

[@i.b.640]

The slightly Gollum-ish "I want to frame it." Cracked me up 😂😂😂

[@sashuni1064]

I laughed bc it was silly but also i felt that. Making one piece of a project n loving it but not sure if whatever you end up doing next will live up to your hopes. Relatable

[@uniquelylily1166]

She is so funny hh?😄

[@jillcockerell2564]

It certainly is precious😊

[@D47JoyUnited]

I would have framed it, perhaps after some stitching ( and a few drinks).

[@cindydecker57]

Wow, that is some grungy goodness! Love watching you go through the thought process of creating it on the fly (with no previous planning).

[@stephaniesiatta8603]

I wish that in the "thumbs up" options there were a LOVE IT option. Thanks for always sharing your imagination and creativity with us. It is so very much appreciated. 🥰🥰🥰

[@TreasureBooks]

Thank you so much!

[@JanieFarner]

I don’t know how I missed this when it first came out, but now that I’ve seen it, I want to rush to my craft room and make this. I L O V E I T .

[@TreasureBooks]

Thank you ❤️

[@helenthompson5532]

Thank you Natasa I had given up hope of anything worth watching on KZbin tonight. Now I can settle back and watch you. Such a pleasure ❤

[@TreasureBooks]

Aww thank you 🙏

[@arizonamonarch]

I love repurposing garbage into something beautiful. Thank you, Natasha, for another wonderful tutorial. Play time is important! 😉

[@TreasureBooks]

Yes! Thank you!

[@crazycardlady]

You have a unique and incredible talent. I have loved all of your videos! A crumpled up paper bag! When you said you might “frame it” I literally laughed out loud!

[@TreasureBooks]

Thank you so much :)

[@sallybrewer-r5u]

I love it when Banjo makes an appearance!

[@BanjoWantsATreat]

Love, love, love. This shows once again that you do not need heaps of purchased materials to make something fabulous. Such a gorgeous result that still is so distinctively Natasa. That closure is delightful. I’m glad you got to play and have fun, and my next medicine bag can look forward to a similar treatment! ❤

[@tarahines9931]

Thank you, Ms. Natasa for going outside your beautifully well planned style to bring us an equally beautiful AND inspiring free form journey! Using rocks from your drive to distress and hand lotion that Banjo wanted as a snack is the icing on the cake that sets your videos apart!! Thank you for sharing not just your creativity with us!

[@Juanitafrench514]

I want to say that upon all my viewings of KZbin that feature creating journals and other creative items, you are the best out of the top ten.

[@TreasureBooks]

Thank you so very much :)

[@ruthlaw8405]

This feels a little like going back to your roots! Sometimes structure can get a little boring. This is NOT boring! Imagination is a good thing and it’s so fun when you take us along on your journey! Fun to watch!

[@grabbagcrafting6004]

Your creative IQ is off the charts.

[@TreasureBooks]

Thank you so much :)

[@judithmartin799]

You just make me so happy, every time I watch another amazing video you have come up with such wonderful ideas for all us crazy crafters out here to challenge our self with. Thank you so very much for all the time and effort you put in to making your videos so easy to follow and so enjoyable. Love you😍

[@Gretchen_T.]

I love it!! To me, it's masculine....it would make a great gift for a guy. Thank you for teaching me a new way of making a journal!! I appreciate you!!!! 🧡

[@gedartcreations2869]

Dear Natasha. You are my artistic hero. Period.

[@TreasureBooks]

Thank you so much :)

[@bette-annflood835]

What a piece of art. It's gorgeously grungy. Tfs all your talents with us.😊

[@purplejanew]

LOVE LOVE LOVE LOVE LOVE LOVE LOVE LOVE this!!!!💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜

[@TreasureBooks]

Thank you so much :)

[@GrumpetteJV]

I would LOVE more videos of you just playing and having fun. I love your process and also love your way of thinking aloud. You are lovely and fun, and very creative, much better than anything that's on tv! And love your pup aswell. You always give so much, and inspire the need to create. Thank you for sharing. I always enjoy your content. 🖤

[@pambotter355]

Natasha, I absolutely love this journal. I couldn’t get over what the hand lotion does to the bag. And love the stick on the binding. That cover is amazing! Love it all! Love seeing your doggie too! So cute! TFS! ❤

[@sew-n-love]

Who needs tv when you can watch Natasha craft on a whim! Lol...lovely bag journal...you did an awesome job! ❤❤😊

[@TreasureBooks]

Thank you so much!

[@Lynn10751]

Hello Natasa - How nice Banjo made an appearance! He looks so much calmer compared to when you first rescued him. I was so glad to see he settled into his new home with you and your family! He is very lucky! Lynn

[@TreasureBooks]

Thank you so much! He is so much calmer now, and feels safe and happy :)

[@rosalindmartz6585]

Love this journal! It has a masculine look. Which is great. Men need journals too. Also a welcomed peek at your dog. Just adore journal videos that include pet family members.

[@LindaR423]

Even though you didn't plan what you were going to do you were still very concise. The way you processed that paper bag really made a great book cover. Love the stick idea. Also, I was so happy that Banjo made and appearance. 🙂

[@susanashbrook2241]

Rags to riches... what fun!

[@bknight7698]

What an odd and simply beautiful way to make a paper bag come alive! I kept watching video thinking if Frankenstein had a book to carry with him, this would be it! I guess all the stitches did it for me! (I’m a fan of Frank) Thanks for a new look on grunge👍❤️

[@shellywilliamswilliamscomp783]

what a great Frankenstein journal. Give Banjo a kiss on his nose for me, that dear sweet doggie

[@TreasureBooks]

Thank you so much :)

[@wireforest]

That is gorgeous, beautiful, ancient looking, clever, unique, one of a kind, leather bound, amazing, so creative and I can't wait to slather lotion over a paper sack !

[@TreasureBooks]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@yvetteebaugh]

I too am in love with this. Beautiful work!!! Thank you for sharing your talents.

[@anniejet65311]

Natasa, you never cease to amaze me. Your are not only a terrific teacher but, you are one of the most creative artists in the "junk journal" community. The ease at which you create using the most available items is truly the best. Thank you for the gift of sharing.

[@TreasureBooks]

Thank you so much :)

[@silvertongueX3]

Steam Punk Treasure Journal Sublime🎉

[@adperinic3031]

Thank you for not losing many words but starting at once.

[@juttabohne5907]

Oh Natasa, can 't erase the smile from my face. It is so much fun to watch you doing this impossible thing of turning a paperbag that looks like having been pulled out of the dustbin ( and enjoying its time there) into something special and unique and, yes, beautyful, while listening to your comments....I love your humor , your videos, especially the crazy ones, and the next paperbag that comes around my place better takes care to be up on the tree before I get it. Wait, I am sure I have seen one?...?..thank you for this idea, and I hope that you will have more of them. Greetings from the other side of the world! Jutta

[@TreasureBooks]

Hehe thank you so much Jutta!!

[@donnamurillo]

(music playing)...Grunge, grunge, grunge, grunge... I love grunge and you just hit the ball out of the park. LOVE IT. Please do more of these. Thanks!!!!

[@TreasureBooks]

Haha I love it!!

[@annelawver2703]

Fantastic. Transforming a plain bag into beauty is a talent!

[@_Linda_K]

One day the kids grow up and then they don't want to eat cereals anymore. I'm already sad. I like the Cereal box projects.

[@JaniceCokely]

You are a book making genius! Thank you for the hours you spent for our enjoyment! Love to see Banjo=:)

[@TreasureBooks]

Thank you so much :)

[@teresazuehls783]

I love how you took pieces of nothing and turned it into something fabulous and useful. I also love how you used the scraps from the signatures and made awesome embellishments. TFS❤

[@priendeautube]

It looks like a pirate's journal! I want to take it with me and and have a written account of my search for buried treasure!

[@bonnievnelson7124]

Absolutely beautiful and I can imagine it took hours and hours to complete. Thank you so much for your concise videos and instructions. You are a great teacher!

[@ENAIRAMA1]

The Bob Ross of Journal making❤ Happy Accidents, always get me happy😊

[@kristinjacobsen3417]

So great that you do crunchy grungy, and the exact cuts like in the quilt-type creation. You do inspire me to create more. Thank you Natasa. And thanks for the Banjo visit.

[@MichelleB_96]

Oh my goodness…this video made me so happy. I have a whole stack of paper/cardboard rubbish that I challenged myself to making into at least 1 book…you’ve jump started my brain. Thank you for sharing!! 🥰

[@SharaLee60]

I really like this video & the grunge journal. It's so unique! I'm going to make one for sure! Thanks so much for sharing this grunge journal!♥️☺️🫂🐾📚📒📜 24:36

[@jmsl_910]

hair conditioner works pretty well too, but glycerin works REALLY well!

[@luannfischer747]

If you used glycerin would acrylic paint adhere over it? I guess the best way to know for me is to try it on a sample. Lol Thanks for the tip to try

[@jmsl_910]

@@luannfischer747that's a great question! i kept the cover of mine very masculine looking . i put a band of black (construction paper) around the journal, b😮t i didn't try paint. let us know if you try acrylics

[@janetseman7415]

Love, love, love this.Your creativity is unbelievable.

[@TreasureBooks]

Thank you so much :)

[@teresab.1448]

Thank you for this inspiration!!!

[@TreasureBooks]

Thanks for watching :)

[@kmrjdf]

This is amazing! Makes me want to get out all my scraps and create

[@evyhevy7760]

Hi Natasha. I love love love. Very original. Thank you. Kisses ❤ Evy

[@TreasureBooks]

Thank you so much :)

[@dleigh4534]

Finally, this is what I have been searching for. A masculine journal. This one is so cool!!

[@DianaL-o7o]

You are one of my favorite "journalists!" Your voice and accent are so calming! I am one who notices others' hands. Your hands are so graceful and so in sync with your voice! I always am nudged to get crafting after watching your videos. Thank you for inspiring me and always making my day brighter!

[@josephl.7]

Her step-by-step is good to see on her youtube Channel

[@TreasureBooks]

Thank you 🙏

[@audrablue515]

Love it! If you ever got into making horror movie props, this technique with the sewing looks like an evil book made out of human skin

[@yvonnecolton4483]

WOW, your right😮😅

[@barbarasimmons5777]

Another winner!!!! Brilliant!!! ♥

[@r.coachman3499]

This was a delicious return to ✨grungy renaissance✨ and I loved watching you puzzle out where you wanted to take this project next! Each moment of discovery was a joy to see (along with your dog, Banjo!! Hi Banjo~💕)- I’m happy that YOU found joy as well in the process, that’s important too!

[@iluvstuff6618]

💕 hello 🤗 I'm going to make this and love it even more than the previous projects you have created and inspired me to try my own. This is da 💣! Thank you so much for your sharing your creations and showing us in simple steps how we can do it....... even if it takes hours. We need patience and see the beauty as the project progresses. Have a wonderful and creative day!🤗💕

[@conniebentley9699]

It’s beautiful! The journal came together just right! I never thought to tear a letter size envelope into a page. I don’t know why!! lol! 😂 Thanks for the inspiration, Natasa 🙏🏻💖❣️

[@TreasureBooks]

Thank you so much!

[@SabineMuehlberger]

Phantastic!!! Thank you very much!! Greetings from Austria 🇦🇹

[@cat3crazy]

I'm not into grunge much but you make it look attractive! I enjoyed watching you make this journal. I'm so happy that you and Banjo have a good relationship. I know it was rough going in the beginning but I think you did a great job rescuing Banjo. Not just physically but emotionally also. I hope you have many years together ❤

[@corneliawadehn2139]

Thanks for sharing Natasha...love watching you playing until the end of eternity😊❤🎉...hugs from germany - coquito

[@TreasureBooks]

😊 thank you

[@CraftedByChristyShop]

Awwww,, sweet dreams Banjo! Love this journal! I have a bag of leather off cuts I picked up at a second hand shop too. I was just doing some craft room organizing, found them again, and thought. "WHAT can I do with these",,, now I know! Tyfs

[@BonesAndButtons]

Natasa! That's flippin' gorgeous!

[@purplepixie274]

This is so beautiful, I love hearing the texture of all the papers as you handle it. I think this is one of my favourite pieces of yours so far. The metallic paint on the cover, love it. All the components go so well together, closure is great too, thank you 😊💜👌

[@maryseaman312]

You are a genius manipulator of paper to accomplish the end that you desire ... as someone who has the imagination of a gnat, and rarely takes flights of fancy, but I do LOVE paper and mourn every bit of waste I put into trash (especially if one side of the paper has no writing on it! ... watching and listening to you create, manipulate, and produce objects of fascination just gives me moments of thinking outside of my box! I appreciate also how much precision you present. For me, your videos are quite joyful, with so many possibilities!

[@samanthaoutten7240]

I can’t believe you turned a brown paper bag into such gorgeousness 😮 It’s very “book of shadows “ ❤❤❤

[@sherryweaver2490]

Absolutely beautiful!! I want to get out of my comfort zone and do a project like this!!!❤

[@TreasureBooks]

Do it!!

[@wandawalters3516]

Love it! I never thought grunge could be so pretty!

[@elter1979]

Thank you very much for sharing this tutorial with us Natasa, I love it.

[@audvinsand]

Is any reason why i can’t wright any comments? i would so muxh like to show my apressiation and tell #TreasureBooks how much i love her, her work and beautifull things she makes.. All that..🥰🥰🥰 Have i stept on any toes.. I truley hope i have not💔 But if so, i’m truley sorry❤️❤️❤️

[@TreasureBooks]

I'm glad you like it

[@caroltanzi29]

As usual,- nice job working with discards. Most enjoyable! Carol from California

[@TreasureBooks]

Thanks so much!

[@robinsutton4952]

Love it. Beautiful and inspiring. I’ve made cards before incorporating the twig. But most of all I love the leather closure. Thanks for sharing.

[@gwencrable7286]

I love this. I have so many paper bags that I can't bring myself to get rid of. I love the faux leather look and all the grunginess of it and the addition of the studs and strap closure. Can't wait to try this.👍🏾❤️

[@lucyfanning7496]

I love this. Love grunge. Amazing journal.

[@TreasureBooks]

Thank you so much :)

[@katanderson6788]

Your imagination is so inspiring!! This is going to make a great travel journal idea I got while watching. Great job, Natasha!

[@abcdebable]

Fabulous, creative, love your stuff! I was glad to see something that would appeal to men. Please create/ show some more masculine treasure books we can make as gifts. Also, do you ever worry about the acidity of paper? I have things from parents and grandparents that have faded and yellowed significantly over the decades. Thanks again. You are an inspiration.

[@victoriabergesen6775]

I love your well-planned videos and lists of steps, but it was fun to watch a different process. I will definitely make this. In fact I may make several to give to friends! Thanks.

[@blackcoffeeandwildflowers]

Love the cover and that it’s slightly smaller than the signatures. Also the amazing front label thingy. And that every page is torn. Oh yeah and the closure. And the stick in the binding. I guess this means that I love every single thing about this journal!! Hugs 🤗❤️

[@lindsiarcaini9846]

Thank you so much for letting us in to see some of your magical brain waves. Your creativity excites and inspires me to my core! Your videos are a pleasure to watch!

[@sheilaironside8099]

So grungy! Super fun watching your process! Thanks so much for sharing!

[@lindacox6443]

Absolutely beautiful! Love your creativity. A must try indeed!! I quickly grabbed a bag, scrunched and lotioned it up already.... now to gather all the rest. Can't wait to complete this incredible journal. Thank you for your inspiration! 👌🙌🫶

[@TrishDarbonne]

Leaving, and even adding more of, the crinkles in the bag made this much more interesting and beautiful! I love it! ❤❤❤

[@TreasureBooks]

Thanks so much 😊

[@DonnaHarney-j8c]

I LOVE this journal! And I love watching your creative process unfold. Thank you for sharing that in actuality it took several hours, that decisions were made over time and not instantly. Makes me feel better about my "making" process!

[@vickieb299]

Loved the kicks from yourlap and your giggles!💙

[@whitneykosters9102]

It’s so cool to watch people just play. Your journal came out amazing 💜

[@jackyfreeman5530]

My dog loves hand lotion too! After my shower he waits for me to put moisturizer on my legs and then he licks it off. He must have the best moisturized tongue in W.A. !! 😂😂 Love to see Banjo's so settled now.

[@joannedreckow519]

Wow, I love the effect. ❤ love the play! & Banjo is too gorgeous

[@TreasureBooks]

Thank you so much :)

[@donnaswisher8408]

Love this! TFS Hope you have a great day. 🌞

[@TreasureBooks]

Thank you! You too!

[@Veronim78]

Gorgeous Paper Bag Journal. Love all the details you added on the cover and pages. 👍🏻👍🏻 Thank you for sharing.

[@TreasureBooks]

Thank you so much :)

[@Lucy-ff2et]

Stunning! Thanks for the inspiration. Love the hand lotion trick.

[@claireskey5439]

Crinkle, Crinkle, slop slop, chop chop, woof woof, sniff sniff, and where stuffed up sewing tension looks great.😂 cuddles Banjo.🤭🐕🤗🇦🇺💕💕💕💕💕

[@D47JoyUnited]

This crumpled paper bag is brilliant, I have a collection of paperbags to work on and this is the perfect video to get me started.

[@gebolanos4370]

Love it, love it, love it! I can't get tired of watching you turn leftovers into treasures. You have an amazing gift! Greetings and thanks from Costa Rica😊

[@TreasureBooks]

Thank you so much :)

[@sharonhurst3542]

Absolute perfect imperfection! I love this journal. Thanks for sharing this inspiring tutorial.

[@TreasureBooks]

Thank you so much :)