Part 2: (Building the Base) Craft-Along with Me! Hardcover Tri-Fold Journal w/ Ephemera Folders

Join me in Part 2 of a new craft-along series!
Part 1: The Introduction, can be found here: • Part 1: (Introduction)...
Mentioned in this video is Patricia V. Her channel is here: / @patriciaviramontes3470
We will be making a tri-fold journal with storage using the "Nature's Remedies" digital kit from Andrea of Artymaze and Tracie Fox of Love Junk Journals. This is a collaborative kit from these two lovely designers. Each half of the kit can be found in their respective Etsy shops. With both halves of the kit, it is HUGE! Well worth the price!
Links for the kit are here:
www.etsy.com/l...
www.etsy.com/u...
Up to this point here are the papers I've printed from the kits.
HB Page 5 with NaturesRemedies 5 on reverse side (Front cover)
HB A4 Tags 2 with NaturesRemedies 5 on reverse (tag on front cover)
HB 5 printed single sided (inside cover left and middle)
HB Env 1 with NaturesRemedies 5 on reverse (pocket inside front left)
HB Page 10 printed single sided (inside right and outside back cover)
HB Page 2 with HB Page 7 on reverse (5 copies) (paper for notepad)
HB Page 1 printed single sided (inside flap)
Here are some general supplies besides the two digital kits that you will need to construct this with me:
2 books of very similar size (mine are Reader's Digest Condensed books)(mine measure approx. 5 1/2" x 7 1/2" x 1 1/2")
ruler
craft knife
pencil
paper trimmer
scrap fabric pieces
scissors
score board (optional)
distress ink
sandpaper
glue
sewing machine (optional)
stapler
brads
eyelets and eyelet setter
needle and thread
sari silk / ribbon (closure ties)
string / twine
washi tape
trims like lace or edging
heavy paper or cloth doily for pocket on front
scrap book pages for decorating
small piece of heavy cardstock or light chipboard for notepad backing
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Thanks for watching!
~~~ Dawn
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[@MissPaintalot]

Please, please don’t consider that anything you do is boring or that we are going to stop watching. You are so interesting to watch. I love it. Thank you.

[@thebookvandalshop5592]

Awww, thank you so much for that. 💜💜

[@hitherandyonstudio]

I LOVE this idea of connecting different covers. Thank you for showing us this fun tutorial. So beautiful. 😀

[@triciasloft189]

You have a great Dad (use it like you didn't buy it) priceless

[@jkelley431]

Absolutely wonderful! Please don’t hurry. Those of us that are new might need to see the complete process. I have so many Reader’s Digest books and now I’m going to get busy for Christmas gifts. Thank you!

[@rachela4464]

I love watching these longer process videos, for someone who is new to crafting even watching how you do simpler tasks is so helpful - sometimes just seeing the way you cut or glue something corrects mistakes I am making. Thank you 😊

[@KariGibsonArt]

What a great series of videos and a lovely book, too. I shall watch parts 3&4 tomorrow!

[@susiescraftroomandstudio]

I absolutely am enjoying this!!!! Second time watching!!! Blessings and Hugs 🤗

[@thebookvandalshop5592]

Awesome! Thank you!

[@howarcynthia66]

Thank you for taking your time I enjoy the more informative tutorial trying to make a journal for the first time.

[@thebookvandalshop5592]

Good luck! Have fun with it!

[@jamee_maree]

Dawn - Your work is beautiful! Don’t ever feel as though you need to hurry up. If people don’t like it - they can always watch it on 2x or go along to someone else’s videos. I personally LOVE methodical and step by step, plus personal stories. You gals that I watch are my source of civilization/socialization... even if I never comment. Hahaha 😂

[@thebookvandalshop5592]

Thank you! That means a lot to me! XX, Dawn

[@billiemobley6424]

Oh my,Your videos are always wonderful,thank you!

[@patriciaruppert201]

I love how this is working out. Totally awesome. Thank you so much for your generosity.

[@thebookvandalshop5592]

Glad you enjoy it!

[@amylandry4108]

Thank you so much for sharing this video!! Incredibly helpful and just my speed 😁💝😃

[@lisamorales3914]

Thank you for coming back when you repeat the task. I really appreciate good and not wasteful instructional videos. So glad I found you! ❤️

[@danine56]

what a lovely job you did , the kits are gorjuuussss , so much yumminess to feast my eyes on , thank you for sharing your creations xx

[@thebookvandalshop5592]

Thanks for stopping by! Xx, Dawn

[@k.susieroloff4801]

I like this idea....so far, so good...😻

[@thebookvandalshop5592]

Yay! Thank you!

[@cindyljamison5571]

I appreciate all the prep you did for this video! Loving this project 😊

[@thebookvandalshop5592]

I'm glad you like it! Xx

[@melissashultz9448]

I am so excited about this video series. I have some old children's hardbound books in my basement. I plan to use the covers from two of those to make one of these. It kind of reminds me of a lap-book. But in my opinion much better. I'm thinking of making the binding like a travelers notebook with strings to swap out notebooks. I may put eyelets on the spine for reinforcement. Can you tell I'm excited and looking forward to making at least one. ;) I'm glad you decided to take it slow. There is nothing wrong with longer videos when you are teaching us how to do something. Anyone who doesn't want to watch it all can just fast forward. I've done that on other videos in the past (on other YT channels). And do you seriously get nasty comments on the glue you use. What in the what? Some people need to find something better to do.

[@thebookvandalshop5592]

That sounds like a fabuouls idea! Have fun!

[@jenwithonen3192]

I love your videos. And your honesty! I’ve always thought it interesting that people need to have their opinions on what others do heard so loudly. You use that Fabritac!!! It’s a great glue. And some opinionated, unfulfilled person with an overwhelming need for control will comment on the use. Delete and ignore! Your projects are fun, innovative and easy to follow. I am excited to give this one a try and am crafting mine along with you :-)

[@thebookvandalshop5592]

Thank you so much!! Yes, there's always that one person....

[@itssssandraa]

Beautiful! Thanks for the inspiration!!!

[@justjudycrafting7401]

bing what you have done so far. On to part 3.

[@blingmeblingme101]

I really like to use fabric glue, too. It always give me a good hold and never gives me grief with warped paper.

[@lovewisdomgrace]

This series is so much fun. Love what you created so far....looking forward to seeing what is next.

[@thebookvandalshop5592]

Thanks so much!

[@violetdoran5996]

Loving this Dawn. I have used this method with 2 Kraft greeting cards but never with 2 books before so I'm enjoying watching you work with 2 books. I'll definately try it. Thanks for sharing! X

[@Tattytreasure]

I'm loving it. Glad you are going slow cus it will last longer 😘

[@crimejunkie1]

Can't wait to make this, I love everything you do Dawn ❤ . Dawn

[@thebookvandalshop5592]

Thank you 😊

[@brendaclark2703]

Good morning Dawn, oh my, this is such a lovely project. Yes, fabritac is so awesome to use! It is my go to as well. I cant wait to get started on this journal. Thank you so very much for sharing your process and taking the time to walk through each and every step! I appreciate you very much! ❤️🌹

[@bonitarilea8391]

Hi there, my neighbor told me about this project, she is well on her way with hers. It is beautiful what a great idea! I’ll be going to thrift store tomorrow and get my books, also more printer in and get back and get busy. Thank you for the great idea! Happy crafting!

[@bonniep6012]

I love it, "use it like you didn't buy it", your dad is a smart man. That is going to be my new craft saying. I didn't know why your name was the Book Vandal, but your explanation gave me a giggle. - I just ordered a couple of RDbooks, so I'll be joining you in this project when they get here. Thank you for sharing your creativity w/ me.

[@scrapsofjoybytinat5538]

Loving this series. Very creative. TFS❤️

[@lori88ish]

Loving how this is coming together, I am in the middle of a bigger project so I will come back to do this one you always have such clever ideas. I am happy that you have slowed it down a bit, the directions for this tutorial are excellent and easy to follow. Take Care and be safe Hugs and Smiles

[@thebookvandalshop5592]

Thanks Lori! you too. xx

[@Collectivecrafter]

I really like your videos thank you for sharing with us.

[@thebookvandalshop5592]

So nice of you to say so. Thank you so much!

[@jeangreen1810]

Loving this series and saving for a Winter project. Thank you so much for creating this beautiful folio Dawn.

[@JanetDoucette]

This is brilliant!!! I would not have thought to glue 2 books together to create a journal!!! I am excited about Part 3!!!

[@cindygaal3757]

Your speed is perfectly fine! We would all be a lot better off if we would just slow down and enjoy the process.💕

[@trinafry1052]

Liking this series so far. Am new to this art form so slow & steady is good. As for the thin doily on the front, you could glue several together to make it sturdy. They always stick together in the pack anyway.

[@Cyrilmc222004]

Thank you so much Dawn, that’s absolutely and utterly stunning and gorgeous and breathtakingly beautiful too. I really really love 💕 those papers you’ve used. And once again, I really really love 💕 this video, which is so very very inspiring and incredible too. Please stay safe and well too xxx Mags

[@enchanteddreams7166]

Wow now let me see if I have any readers digest book!!! lol thinking I will try this! Love it. Hugs xoxo

[@Lorikneisler]

Love this project including the pace!

[@jaynek7473]

This is brilliant, thank you for sharing. I am crafting along with you. Can’t wait for the next steps :)

[@charitopadilla8488]

☑️💯❤️ love this very much! Thanks for sharing..

[@StandUpForChildrenToday]

Absolutely amazing. I am making this with you as we speak. I definitely prefer these slow and long videos to quick and edited ones. Thank you so much for this wonderful idea and I really hope it will turn out great for me too 😀💖💖💖 P.S. I'm going with historical theme. Age of Exploration to be exact. I have a reader's digest Journey's into the Past book, where I'm getting the cover pictures and stuff for the inside journal from. So far loving it 😍

[@thebookvandalshop5592]

Awesome! Thank you!

[@carolbeeding4270]

Enjoying this series. TFS

[@thebookvandalshop5592]

I'm so glad!

[@carolbeeding4270]

@@thebookvandalshop5592 I’m working on my version now. Everything is covered and I’m working on getting the signatures in. The folders are made but not filled yet.

[@thebookvandalshop5592]

@@carolbeeding4270 awesome!

[@lynwillmott9839]

.Inspiring and easy to follow for a newbie to making journals looking forward to testing my new knowledge thanks to you.

[@lucy7b]

Thank you

[@janetfursdon9494]

Wow! This is GORGEOUS! Looking forward to creating one!

[@candycanecreates]

The kit is beautiful, I am loving the start to finish!

[@annettedepete4314]

I love this project! I have the kit and the books so now I will catch up. Thanks for sharing 😍🌴

[@thebookvandalshop5592]

Have fun!

[@pattekennedy1948]

I'm loving this.

[@salvagedcountrycharm-alici3216]

I've been wanting to do a lapbook with 2hard covers and a large spine between. I think this is a trifold lapbook basically. This may be a better way to start. Try this trifold version before i dive into the giant version i was planning. Love it

[@lorigordon1970]

Loving this project. Cant wait till the next episode. Have a great day.

[@brendaduguay456]

I love this. I am new to the KZbin making, and my daughter is helping me market. So how I am learning to do it is video my making of product and show the end in a flip through. Put the link if they want to learn and follow along then they do, so do not worry about how long you take, we want to be here to learn. No apologizes needed. Thank you for sharing your talent Dawn. :)

[@taylormadejournals9662]

Just beautiful ❤️

[@thebookvandalshop5592]

Thank you! 😊

[@carollaws838]

love it! now, to find a pair of matching book covers, thinking that would be easier than making from scratch xx

[@thebookvandalshop5592]

Definitely! They just need to be close in size. Easy peasy. Can't wait to see what you come up with!

[@vickiedavis7309]

Love this I definitely will be making one thank you for sharing the whole process!

[@misslizinflorida]

Great idea! It’s a beautiful book. My first thought was that it is a modified lap book. Love those papers too! I purchased them when they first came out. They are gorgeous! Thanks for sharing!

[@thebookvandalshop5592]

Wonderful!

[@Jana-TheCraftyGambler]

Pam at the paper outpost has awesome videos using up book pages as well. If you get a chance, go check her out. I do not mind at all with a length of a video as long as we are getting a tutorial. I could sit all day and watch a tutorial. I may watch it several times or I may just watch and work along with you. I just procured a bunch of readers digest books so I’m really excited about seeing how you do this.

[@thebookvandalshop5592]

Oh gosh, yes, Pam is great!! I haven't watched her for awhile. I need to pop over to her channel and catch up. Thanks for the reminder! Xx

[@martiseelye6443]

Very awesome, Dawn. I love this!! What do they use if not Fabri-tac?? There's other glue? lol. I didn't get a darn thing done while you were shopping and coffee dying and getting dinner on. I'm such a slacker. Can't wait to see the rest getting made.

[@thebookvandalshop5592]

I know!! Fabritac is fabulous! There's always gonna be haters. lol

[@millanahorner3942]

Do you remember when we used to make Christmas trees with them?

[@thebookvandalshop5592]

I do!!!! I was just thinking of making those the other day!

[@suzithewitch]

Not sure if you already know this (you probably do) but I'm just putting it out there. You can mix up a batch of methyl cellulose and spread it over your fragile papers, and it makes them stronger. (It's evidently used a lot in origami, to make the paper stand up to all the folding.)

[@thebookvandalshop5592]

cool! good to know! thanks!

[@patrycjastankowska4184]

I love this project and I'm going to make it :) But, since I recently bought a lot of things paper related, I can't exactly afford these kits. Hence my question - can I use other papers instead? It won't have a theme (my works usually don't, I'm not that advanced yet), but the concept as a whole is beautiful

[@thebookvandalshop5592]

Absolutely!! Take the concept and make it your own! It will be beautiful with whatever papers you choose!

[@purplehippyweaverpotterchi9180]

Will it make a big difference if the 2 books you have are a little larger and thicker? I love your tutorial! I just purchased the two Nature Remedies downloads and I can't wait to start this. Pretty neat to see you are also from Indiana. Was just in your neck of the woods hiking at Turkey Run State Park a few weeks back photographing all the marvelous mushrooms!!!

[@thebookvandalshop5592]

I don't think it will make any difference at all. Yes I'm not to far from TR at all. About 15 minutes or so. The leaves were so pretty and picturesque here about 5 days ago. Now, the rain and wind have knocked most of them down.

[@TinkITreasurebooks]

I love fabric tac, it works well, holds fast. If you don't have two similar books and you us chip board, do you need to make two full books and glue the back to the front ?

[@thebookvandalshop5592]

No, if you are using chipboard I think you could just use 3 cover panels and 2 spines. Like making a lapbook

[@kathylesage6932]

Dawn, this would be a good time to wear a mask. when using a sander, small dust particles can be breathed in and if it gets in your lungs it stays there. That is what we were told in nursing school, so I'm always aware of what I'm breathing in. Just saying. Love you videos. Stay safe. Kathy.

[@thebookvandalshop5592]

Thank you 😊💜

[@melissashultz9448]

One question I have for you. How do you print the A4 pages on letter size? I usually shrink them to fit in Photoshop to print. But just curious how you print them.

[@thebookvandalshop5592]

I just tell it to fit to a letter size in the print menu

[@kimlauritzen5896]

Not boring to me. Need lots of instructions as a newbie.

[@millanahorner3942]

Hi there, I am having a problem. I have searched but am unable to find a tutorial. I am trying to put 4 chipboard pieces together. Everything is bare, without decoration. I have cut one spine to 3 inches, and the other two at 1.5 inches. I cannot figure out the order I need to go in. It’s hard for me to explain. Should I leave the rough edge of the spines exposed or the rough edge of the book cover. Like say I do the spines first, they will look messy so I am planning on using scrapbook paper to decorate. In order to make things neat do I do the spines and then decorate with the paper. Or do I do the paper and then decorate the spine. I hope you know what I am trying to say. Like say we are looking at the book from the front. Which rough edge should be showing, the paper I’m using for the cover or the paper I’m using for the spine. Sorry to bug, but I’m having a hard go at it. Thank you, millana

[@thebookvandalshop5592]

Sorry I'm just seeing this to reply to you. Hopefully you were able to get things figured out and that your journal turned out well. xx

[@karenholst8306]

👍👍👍💕💕💕🇩🇰

[@aprilnoyce9432]

What Weight of paper do you use?

[@thebookvandalshop5592]

The majority of them are on a 44 or 48 lb paper. I use Epson brand Pemium Presentation Paper in the matte finish

[@kimlauritzen5896]

New to jj...do you print on card stock?

[@thebookvandalshop5592]

For most everything except my actual journal pages, I print on Epson brand Pemium Presentation Paper in the matte finish

[@SiriusHeka]

How about calling it a trifold memory keeper? (I kind of suck at naming things lol)

[@lori88ish]

I like that Trifold Memory Keeper

[@TheDunroaminfarm]

Why don’t they like fabric tac

[@thebookvandalshop5592]

because it is not non-toxic