Paper Bag Junk Journal - Edith Holden Country Diary - The Covers

All my links in one place linktr.ee/came... Today i'm making a Paper Bag Junk Journal using Edith Holden Country Diary pages and two paper bags.
Part 1
This is a full start to finish tutorial over two parts.
What you will need to complete the project as i have made it and Measurements
Paper Bags pre folding and cutting 7 x 3 1/2 inches
4 pages from The Country Diary of an Edwardian Lady
1 piece of card, any will do
2 metal eyelets 3/16 inch
Jute Twine, half yard
Cropadile
Circle punches, i use 1 inch and 5/8 inch
I machine stitched my journal but you can easily make it without.
Glues and inks of your choice.
Elice Light Board A4 with carry case
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A3 Version which i also own
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Cropadile II Big Bite
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Cropadile
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Bags used in the video
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Country Diary Book Used
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My Favourite Crafting Tools
Scoring tool i use
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Art Glitter Clear Dry Glue
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Ranger Tim Holtz Distress Oxide Pad Walnut Stain
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Domed Blending Sponges
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Corner Rounder
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Bearly Arts Glue
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WHALE TAIL TAB PUNCH
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Cut papers to
Front 4 x 5 3/4
Back 4 1/8 x 5 3/4
Flap 2 1/4 x 5 3/4
Be prepared to trim slighly more, depending on how your bag folds.
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[@eddyposh72]

I've had a light pad for years, its so helpful.

[@CameliaCraftsDesigns]

I forget to use it ineed to get mine back out🤗💜

[@kimberlyspooner4097]

I love those journals.

[@CameliaCraftsDesigns]

Thanks love 😊🤗💜

[@peggydid]

This is lovely! So glad you didn't make the closing on the back, (backwards) like someone I just saw starting to share this idea from you. I couldn't finish watching. The backwards closing was just more than I could watch! I prefer paper, too, but live in a little town where we don't have a choice. Keep sharing all these brilliant projects! Hugs!

[@thistledewcreations]

I liked the script idea for the back of the journal!

[@kaythomas9918]

I never thought of using my light box. Thanks for the knock on the head. 😊

[@CameliaCraftsDesigns]

I don't think I would have thought of it if I hadn't been gifted one. My pigheadednes meant I had to come up with a use for it😁🤗💜

[@BluebonnetJunkJournalCrafting]

This is the prettiest paper bag journal I've seen!

[@CameliaCraftsDesigns]

Thanks love 😊🤗💜

[@user-bb7il8xl9n]

I like "cabbagey"! Partly because I am tired of all the recipes popping up with cabbage. Cabbage pizza crust? Give me a break. Great video, Julie. I'll be trying this. I just ordered black paper bags and blue and white striped paper bags. You are so motivating. Thank you. Kathleen in Little Rock

[@susanbass3450]

Love love love this!!

[@lindamcarthur1407]

Lovely and well done!

[@CameliaCraftsDesigns]

Thanks Linda☺️🤗💜

[@Bellablogger]

Eve from Scrapbook with ME Crafts sent us over and happy she did. Thank you.

[@CameliaCraftsDesigns]

Thank you so much Beverly, lovely to have you here.Miss E is amazing and kind😊💜🙏

[@tammymchenry3675]

Absolutely beautiful. Ty

[@CameliaCraftsDesigns]

Thanks Tammy🤗💜😊

[@arnettazucker9691]

Very pretty!

[@CameliaCraftsDesigns]

Thanks Diana😊🤗💜

[@ceciliajimenez7927]

It turned out to beautiful

[@CameliaCraftsDesigns]

Thank you so much Cecilia 😊🙏💜

[@anitalewis841]

You are a joy to watch and learn from...thankyou A

[@CameliaCraftsDesigns]

Thank you so much Anita☺️🤗💜

[@tammyrexrode5950]

Hello. Scrapbooking with me sent me over here!

[@CameliaCraftsDesigns]

Hello Tammy, do glad to have you here and really hope you enjoy some of my stuff. I'm just watching Miss E making the paper bag journal now😁😊🙏💜

[@lynnfeemster]

Very pretty

[@CameliaCraftsDesigns]

Thank you Lynn 😁💜🙏

[@iracemadefatimadias9301]

Adorable 👏👏👏

[@CameliaCraftsDesigns]

😊🤗💜

[@lindachoquette]

That is a great use for the lighting. I have one and rarely use it. Now I can use it so many different ways. Thanks 😊 you so much 💓 brilliant 👏 🎉

[@lizhavercost1729]

Great video. Thank you so much for sharing your talent

[@lisagordon6355]

How delightful

[@CameliaCraftsDesigns]

Thanks Lisa 😊🤗💜

[@aprildomer422]

Oh my goodness.... you are SUCH a fun person! You should have a million subs by now! How can we help spread the word about your channel? You are perfectly delightful & so very clever! Thanks so much for your brilliant tutorials ✌️😊🦄

[@Tania-Tatttytreasure]

O my I love this paper bag journal sooo much I shall save this video. I'm not sure how I feel about the board for me but, its definitely fabulous, I'll see how much you pull it out in the future 🤔

[@CameliaCraftsDesigns]

Thanks love 😊 I have a few more plans for that board yet😁💜

[@lolitapoly123]

Beautiful.💖🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟

[@CameliaCraftsDesigns]

Thank you Lolita😁🙏💜

[@donnawebber2359]

Gorgeous

[@CameliaCraftsDesigns]

Thanks again Donna 😊🤗💜

[@emmawheeler4624]

Edith from scrapbooking with me sent me over. Wasn't expecting a fabulous northern accent 😄 lovely project, thanks for sharing xxx

[@CameliaCraftsDesigns]

Thank you so much for bobbing over Emma. Do i take it you too also have a fabulous northern accent?😁🤗💜

[@emmawheeler4624]

@@CameliaCraftsDesigns lol no, I have a fabulous South London accent, although am now living in Kent. It's just nice and refreshing, I was expecting you to be American for some reason 🤔 brilliant project, have subbed and can't wait for more 😊♥️ xxx

[@CameliaCraftsDesigns]

@@emmawheeler4624 I promise not to hold it against you Emma 😅 So glad you're enjoying my channel 😊💜

[@cathycole1995]

So cute ❤ can’t wait to make

[@TheInkinGardenSpot]

Love these so much! Such a fun idea and those pages are gorgeous. I really enjoy watching your videos. You have a wonderful personality. Off to find video number 2😉💕

[@CameliaCraftsDesigns]

Thank you so much love, i'm guessing you found it by now as i'm way behind on my comments, but here's the link anyway kzbin.info/www/bejne/oJiklWNjm6p_fdk ☺️🤗💜

[@TheInkinGardenSpot]

@@CameliaCraftsDesigns I did and I binged a little of your videos Saturday. You had me worried about the fire and then when you said mine craft I cracked up. My husband thought it funny too and jknew just what you were talking about, he and my teenage boys play mine craft. I may need to get involved with that😉😜🤣

[@CameliaCraftsDesigns]

@@TheInkinGardenSpot I may have played tol much Minecraft at the weekend😘 it's a great way to get more than a grunt and a shoulder shrug out of my girls😁🤗💜

[@kim-mariegumbert858]

I never thought to use a ruler when folding!l THANKS!

[@CameliaCraftsDesigns]

You're very welcome, thank you so much for watching 😊🤗💜

[@jmsl_910]

yup hope she looks good in orange

[@angelakilroy689]

Thanks so much for sharin...really enjoyed watchin.Love the use of paper bags and the lovely papers.Really enjoyd your lovely accent...I live in Australia now but originally from Sheffield UK.I felt like I had a little visit back ome. Been in Ozz 26 yrs..still sound like a Yorkshire puddin...lol...All the best luv....xo

[@CameliaCraftsDesigns]

Hi Angela. Just found your comment in with the dodgy ones KZbin filters out. It must have been your accent😅 Jusy shows how strong we yorkshire puddings are if 26 years in Oz can't wipe out the deedah😊🤗💜

[@angelakilroy689]

So good to here from you..I’m a homebody too!!!great to here that accent again!Loving your videos and the chat.Thanks heaps🥰@@CameliaCraftsDesigns

[@EvBarney]

I have to tell you how very much I love the PRECISION with which you do your work. I am learning so much about the little details that make a project look truly "finished." And, I am now the proud owner of the corner rounder and a T-square ruler!

[@mickeykyker4837]

This really is one of the cutest ideas I've seen for a jurnal.

[@paulamoors]

Mine too!

[@lynnsmith7465]

I love a light box. My father built one for my mom when I was a kid and we used it all the time. The one you are using is wonderfully flat and convenient.

[@CameliaCraftsDesigns]

Thanks Lynee😊can't remember if i mentioned it but i have a home made one stashed away, but like you say the flatness of this is great. only trouble is i forget to use it🤗💜

[@charliefitzback7962]

Your video is really inspiring! ❤

[@CameliaCraftsDesigns]

Thanks Charlie 😁🤗💜

[@suemitchell8641]

I adore Edith Holden!

[@CameliaCraftsDesigns]

Thanks Sue☺️ I only saw the book for the first time a couple of years ago and her artwork is fabulous☺️😅

[@InLightsify]

I love paper bag journals, thanks for sharing how to make those beautiful journals!!

[@CameliaCraftsDesigns]

You're welcome Heidi, really glad you enjoyed it love 😊🤗💜

[@staceydiekman9716]

These are so cute…Im making a special journal for a friend who is a seasonal Park Ranger in the US who is at a new park this summer, she was at Yellowstone Park the last 7 years, I thought it would be fun for her to put down her new experiences in a journal…I watch a lot of Britbox and Acorn dramas here in the US, my favorite is Vera, such a good show…thank you as always for a great episode ❤️

[@janetosburn8968]

I can really relate to the craft-a-lanche!! Mine are more like tsunamis!!! You just see a wall of paper go sliding off the desk!!! Love your projects! They are so well explained and lovely!!

[@CameliaCraftsDesigns]

I think an impending craftalanch or Tcunami is essential in a good craft space😏😁💜

[@jansfield5314]

Just found you, so glad! Liked the video! 🐰

[@CameliaCraftsDesigns]

Just found your comment in my held for review section, youtbe must find rabbits offensive😅 Thank you Jan 😁💜

[@kathrynhelm4176]

Hello Camelia, new viewer here. I just bought these very same size Kraft bags because I liked the size...had no idea what I was going to make with them. Then, this afternoon, by KZbin luck of the draw, I found your channel and, lo and behold, you were making these delightful journals with the very same bags! I am going to hunt up part two and plan my attack on my bags. Hugs from San Diego, California USA. ❤️🥰👍

[@CameliaCraftsDesigns]

Ooo Kathryn, I just found your first message hiding with all the dodgy ones KZbin filters out😅 No idea why you ended up there😊🤗💜

[@CherryBerry48]

i love this, super cute and easy

[@CameliaCraftsDesigns]

Thanks love 😊🤗💜

[@loriwadding1966]

Found your channel thru E at "Scrapbooking With Me". Really enjoy your creativity!!💕💕

[@CameliaCraftsDesigns]

Thank you so much Lori🙏 Lovely to have you here😁💜

[@deehearn8074]

I craft to raise money for the MS group I am a member of. Some of the journals I find take me many weeks to finish, as I have no feeling in my fingers This journal is perfect for me to make and it looks stylish too. I find your tutorial so easy to follow your a great teacher. Many thanks for the upload ❤

[@CameliaCraftsDesigns]

Thanks again Dee, really glad you enjoyed it. I did another similar one more recently where i just used music paer to decorate. 😊🤗💜

[@sharonpeach1620]

I just made this. Hard to believe such a little paper bag could make such a large journal cover.

[@CameliaCraftsDesigns]

So glad you enjoyed it enough to give it a whirl Sharon☺️🤗💜

[@unitedheartsamerica5924]

New sub- I loved chatting with you during my work day…. Via your video.. it felt that personal… you are a treasure.. love the journal and will watch the next video! 🌷💜🌷 PS- the light pad is awesome! I never would have considered how valuable it is to crafting.. !

[@ritaswift8313]

Where does a person buy some pretty papers as you’ve shown. I don’t have a printer and need to buy ones already printed. Really like your channel, just starting all this and you are easy to learn from. Thank you Rita😷

[@CameliaCraftsDesigns]

Hi Rita, the ones here were book pages from Edith Holdens Country Diary of an Edwardian Lady. I pick up copies on eBay, but you could use any pretty book pages you fancy. 😊🤗💜

[@barbarafuhrman7395]

Just starting to gather items for junk journals. Your instrucrions are very helpful. I have six grandchildren i'm thinking of making these as gifts for there special events.. in life.

[@sEaSoNaLMiLk]

Omg I was just looking at my light pad yesterday thinking surely this is useful for paper crafting somehow! I had bought it when I was into appliqué and it’s been stuck in a drawer since. The algorithm is reading minds now?! I didn’t say a word on it

[@sEaSoNaLMiLk]

I think we even have the same exact pad lol

[@CameliaCraftsDesigns]

😅🤣 I'm totally with you on that. I've been saying my Alexa does that for some time🤔 Enjoy☺️💜

[@johnniekuykendall2696]

I was just at the lumberyard and they were giving away two different sizes of paper bags! Said they had too many on hand and had to get rid of some! So I'll be making some paper bag junk journals!

[@cathychiu3000]

Thanks!

[@CameliaCraftsDesigns]

Thank you so much Cathy, i really appresiate it love 😊🤗💜🙏

[@darleneprice8357]

I’m getting one.I wish you had a US Amazon. Thank You for your video. Awesome..

[@CameliaCraftsDesigns]

Hi Darlene, glad you enjoyed it. I do have Amazon US now😊😁🤗💜

[@lindastorm7264]

This is fun. Going to make a couple of these for August birthdays....my sister's and my daughter-n-law's! Love your channel!! and your 'waffling" you make me smile and laugh!

[@CameliaCraftsDesigns]

Thank you so much Linda, i hope they enjoy them love☺️🤗💜

[@jennifermott5651]

I love this! I ordered 100 little paper bags and tore out the first pages from my carefully hoarded Edith Holden book. Thank you!

[@CameliaCraftsDesigns]

I really hope you have fun with it Jennifer, you're very welcome love😊🤗💜

[@deloraaustin4507]

This is so cute. I love making little projects from paper bags and envelopes.

[@CameliaCraftsDesigns]

Thank you so much love😊🤗💜

[@juliemonroe105]

I can't wait to give this a go, so darling.

[@CameliaCraftsDesigns]

☺️🤗💜

[@dianapeters3911]

Bought some of these bags by mistake! So now have a really useful and pretty way to use them. Enjoyed the video. Thanks

[@CameliaCraftsDesigns]

Thank you Diana, glad to be of help😁💜

[@hopewilkes74]

Never thought of using a light box and I have one. So glad I found you. Liked this a lot! Thanks!!!

[@CameliaCraftsDesigns]

Thanks Hope, glad you enjoyed it. Yes, who knew about the light box. It was only because I was determined to find a use for it having gotten it for free☺️🤗💜

[@theolachapman6126]

I really love this idea love the journal and the book paper thank you for sharing light is great thank you for sharing Theola

[@CameliaCraftsDesigns]

Thanks Theola😊 you've put me in the mood for another paper bag project by commenting on this one😊🤗💜

[@bonniep6012]

Super cute idea! I'm going to see if I can figure it out using cardstock instead of paper bags. Thank you for sharing your creativity with me!

[@CameliaCraftsDesigns]

Sounds like a fab idea for a video there Bonnie, thanks love🙂🤗💜

[@loreleigriffiths2350]

I just ran across your Chanel , and happy I did . Awesome personality, and beautiful project ! Thank you .

[@judiemjacobson4613]

Well I did enjoy it very much. I always liked your videos because I like who you are and your personality your attitude towards life. I love your sense of humor and so enjoy watching your videos but I also enjoy making the things that you do and I have made many of them. Well I will confess along with you I am always losing things not only crafting but a lot of other things I do. How did they just disappear I wonder. Glad to know I'm not the only one that just happens to. I wonder if it has anything to do with our crafting table or desk that we work on. LOL

[@CameliaCraftsDesigns]

Oh Judy, I feel your pain. Been cleaning around the house this morning, then spent an hour looking for my glasses as they'd fallen off my head somewhere 🤷‍♀️ I did find them but still no sign. Of the 5 pairs I lost previously😐😅🤗💜

[@littlewolf4737]

love these, honestly love all your makes. Thank you lady!

[@CameliaCraftsDesigns]

Thank you so much Ronda 😊🤗💜

[@Egypt63.]

Great job love it got to try it

[@CameliaCraftsDesigns]

Thanks love 😊🤗💜

[@gaillynne1619]

I have this light board and use it for sewing. Now I will also use it for paper crafting!

[@CameliaCraftsDesigns]

😁🤗💜

[@louisescherbain312]

Brilliant all the way. Love the use of the light pad

[@CameliaCraftsDesigns]

Thanks Louise 😊🤗💜

[@debramirich4480]

Wow! Love the light pad❤️

[@CameliaCraftsDesigns]

Thank you so much Deborah 😊 It does come in handy if you want to make sure you get a particular part of the design in the right place💜

[@francegervais9877]

Bonjour, .merciiii pour ce joli tuto suis nouvelle inscrite, et suis française

[@CameliaCraftsDesigns]

😊🤗💜

[@SilverGypsyWeed]

I love the way the cover turned out! Perfect alignment. And I’m laughing a bit about the light board! I can’t wait to try it for this purpose, I’ve got one I bought for my granddaughter to use tracing things, then discovered it for weeding my Cricut vinyl cuts, and now these lovely journal covers!

[@CameliaCraftsDesigns]

Thanks Dawn. I have to be honest i would never have bought a light board for this purpose, but as it was free i had to find a way to use it and i use it often now when crafting in the evening. In the day i sit in front of a window so just hold things up. Fabulous idea for the weeding. I don't weed, either garden or cricut😅🤗💜

[@stargater2892]

Once again, I love these. You are amazing.

[@CameliaCraftsDesigns]

Thanks love 😊🤗💜

[@Mommyoffive4Him]

Love this little journal idea! My list of "must haves" keeps growing!

[@CameliaCraftsDesigns]

Thanks Kerri☺️ My list is ever growing and neverending 😁💜

[@user-ez5zm8bb4n]

Hi sweet lady I love the little bags they are so cute. Great idea, love to watch you always very interesting and fun. Take care 😊 ❤ Linda from Ohio.

[@catlandstraysandferals2844]

So sweet , I LOVED YOUR journal !!

[@CameliaCraftsDesigns]

Thank you so much love😁🤗💜

[@ccdivinebydesign]

Makes me remember my commetcial art classesin high school. T-square, light boxes from my printing job iin high school. Nice memories !! Must dabble in this fraft and make a fun journal. Thanks love !! 😇

[@lorigordon1970]

Love this project. So beautiful. Thank you for sharing

[@zoe-paperevecreations]

Love this little journal 😍 That light pad looks SO useful! I was thinking when covering envelopes, I always struggle to get them right. Genius idea💡😁

[@CameliaCraftsDesigns]

It's fab and I didn't know what I'd use it for when I said yes to getting it😅💜

[@kathmcmillen3217]

What a cute little journal! I have to make one now lol.

[@CameliaCraftsDesigns]

I bet you've finished it by now Kath😁🤗💜

[@theolachapman6126]

Love this project book pages beautiful I am happy you like light box thank you ❤️😁 THEOLA

[@CameliaCraftsDesigns]

Thanks Theola😊 Yes the light box comes in quite handy🤗💜

[@fred98877]

I absolutely adore this!

[@CameliaCraftsDesigns]

Thank you so much Julie😊💜 I've a paper bag journal coming up thus weekend😁

[@nancyhays4760]

I bought one of those light boxes I love it Thanks for this idea

[@CameliaCraftsDesigns]

You are so welcome Nancy. Mine was one of those things i never knew i needed until i got it😁🤗💜

[@yagottasingwithsusan]

So happy I found your channel. 💕

[@CameliaCraftsDesigns]

Hi Susan, welcome aboard😊 There is no speed limit, we don't wear seat belts and often drive on the wrong side of the road😏🤗💜

[@yagottasingwithsusan]

@@CameliaCraftsDesigns and that’s what drew me to you. Taking the weekend to watch more of your videos, hope your well and looking forward to future tutorials 💕🙃

[@Craftyalicreates]

This is lovely Julie, fab idea with the light box 😍

[@CameliaCraftsDesigns]

Thanks Ali, it came to me through the window, literally 🤣💜

[@carriemaybug4284]

I think you may already be reviewing the light pad, I have never thought or seen the need to have one. I now want one, need one for my crafting, lol.

[@CameliaCraftsDesigns]

😅 Oh Carrie i know exactly what you mean. Other than basic embossing back in the dark ages, before we had all these fancy gadgets. Had this one not landed in my lap and me having to find a way to use it i would have happily crafted along without one. Thank you so much for watching😊💜

[@tracyhunt7919]

I watch a ton of these videos and I rarely recreate what I've watched. But I will be doing this, I LOVE it. And I have to wonder how many goodies you find under your mat that you've forgotten about!! As for the glue, I used the tacky glue to make my Mom's junk journal (she's gone but it's for my memories of her) and after a year, it got very hard and crunchy. I agree the price difference is huge but the journals I've made with the Fabritac seems to stay flexible for longer. All my tags, etc. crunch when I move them, lol

[@violetdoran5996]

Great tutorial Julie, love your paper bag journal. 💜

[@CameliaCraftsDesigns]

Thanks Violet😊💜

[@juliereeves8858]

love that! I want one of those light pads as I'm blind as a bat! 🤣

[@CameliaCraftsDesigns]

Must be a Julie thing😅 It really does come in handy, although my daughter keeps pinching it to sketch😊💜

[@Sheamarie]

I love this project. Thank you for sharing. And, thank you for showing the light board. Looks like a very useful product.

[@CameliaCraftsDesigns]

You are so welcome, so glad you like it😊💜 Yes, who knew with the light board. If i hadnt been given a free one and been desperate to find a use for it i wouldn't have known either. 😃i

[@craftyshamrockdesignsbyshe5871]

OMG JULIE!!! I HAVE HAD A LIGHT PAD FOR YEARS, I USE IT FOR MY DIAMOND ART WORK! NEVER THOUGHT OF USING IT FOR JOURNALING!! WHAT A FANTASTIC TOOL!!!! I GONNA GIVE IT A GO!! TFS. HUGS

[@CameliaCraftsDesigns]

I usually say my girls can manage find unusual uses for things. Looks like it's rubbed off on me. I've just got Rachel a diamond painting kit and if she doesn't start it soon I'll be doing it myself😁☺️💜

[@craftyshamrockdesignsbyshe5871]

@@CameliaCraftsDesigns YES THEY ARE SO FUN!!! I HAVE SEVERAL I STILL NEED TO DO!!! HAVE A LOOK ON AMAZON! THE 3D AND 5D ARE ON SALE!!! HUGS

[@carfriday827]

These are beautiful! Thanks for sharing. 😊

[@CameliaCraftsDesigns]

Thank you so much Carla😊 you are so welcome 💜

[@creativehappinessbymonique]

Such lovely turn outs!!! Beautifully made! Love love love… will give it a try 🦋🌷😍♥️thks for sharing🌸🍃🌸🍃🌸🍃

[@CameliaCraftsDesigns]

You are so welcome Monique, thank you so much for joining met😊🤗🤗

[@sandraspeer5921]

Remember “our age group” .. carrying around pictures of loved ones in a small pic book? This would be great with some “page protectors” / “pocket pages”…. Folded in half… and sewn in like a signature! Darn it.. I need to procure a sewing machine! 🤣

[@tammymchenry3675]

I think you can turn the light around to get the measurements on the bottom. What a great way to use it. Love the project. Definitely making one. Ty

[@CameliaCraftsDesigns]

Thanks Tammy 😊 I gave it to my daughter and got a larger one😁🤗💜

[@ericastannard2635]

Very nice paper bag journal! Thank you for showing all the sizes of your paper circles & how to use the giant chomper, I actually haven’t seen anyone explain the big one, so I’m very grateful for that. My old light box from my quilting days (late 80’s) is a translucent light blue plastic box with a fluorescent strip light inside! The box is probably 15x25” & about 4 inches thick!! Very large & cumbersome, but that’s how everyone was making them back then!! I think I’m due an upgrade!! This is the only time I’ve seen you use it, so I wondered if you still like it & use it? I found the Elice US & I compared sizes, so I think I need the A3, because the A4 isn’t big enough for either 8.5x11” or 9x12” paper. It got very high comments, in fact no bad ones! It’s interesting that all of them are based on metric. Is this a sign of the times that I better learn those sizes?! The cordless model is $69.99 (gulp!), but I think that’s the best one buy. What do you think? Thank you for using your new toy! I thought you had a US Amazon list but I don’t see it. I’d love for you to get the extra money. Erica❤

[@NigezzaCreates]

Loved this. I’ve just made an ephemera holder using a boots brown bag and like you thought when I folded it I could make a journal cover with it. Great minds! Lol Thank you for showing the circle eyelet closure, mine are always a bit pants but will save this so I do it right. Great tip to put small circle on the inside … genius 😀

[@CameliaCraftsDesigns]

So true Nigezza, great minds and all that ☺️ so glad you found it helpful.🤗💜

[@quilter1958]

Great tutorial. Can’t wait to make one.

[@CameliaCraftsDesigns]

Thank you, so glad you enjoyed it 😊💜🙏

[@deescraftyplace]

Absolutely gorgeous Julie 😊 I got 2 of these bags from Tania in happy mail recently so I’m going to make one of these beautiful little journals, tfs 😀🌟 xx

[@CameliaCraftsDesigns]

Thanks Dee☺️ They really are cute😁💜

[@janetvisochi-baum7572]

just watched Eve and she mentioned that your video had inspired her - so i came by to see and i love this journal - especially the Edith Holden papers - beautiful - tfs

[@CameliaCraftsDesigns]

Thanks for popping over Janet, so glad you liked it. She is a sweetheart😁😊💜

[@vickiepine5566]

OMG! I have one of these light pads and I love it but I never thought to use it this way. I will definitely be using it more. Love this project! Glad I found your channel.

[@CameliaCraftsDesigns]

Thank you do much Vickie😁 I really had to find a use for that lift pad😅 Many moons ago I used a light box for embossing but didn't want to damage it. I'm sure I'll find other uses for it😊🤗💜

[@kccreates5628]

It's a wonderful little journal. I love making paper bag journals. This is a new one for me to try. Tfs! xo

[@CameliaCraftsDesigns]

Thank you do much for watching, really glad you like it. Would love to see what you make😊💜

[@Freespiritarts]

This is a great idea for my current project! Thanks!

[@CameliaCraftsDesigns]

Thanks Caryl 😊🤗💜

[@veronicagibson6601]

These are fabulous & I think I'll be investing in a light board soon. I was going to buy one a couple of years ago for my drawing etc but didn't end up getting one but I will be now lol

[@CameliaCraftsDesigns]

Have to admit if it wasn't free I wouldn't have bought one, but I've now also bought a bigger A3 one so my youngest can try diamond painting. My eldest is a keen artist and loves it for sketching. She says it's great for details and allows her to make lighter strokes and still see them when sketching for watercolours. ☺️💜