Reader's Digest Junk Journal 'Summer Prelude'

[@FindsByPirjo]

Thanks Debbie for taking time to show us your projects. Summer Prelude is a beautiful paper kit.

[@debbieanneEVG]

I appreciate that Pirjo, thank you!

[@GmaReezScrapShack]

Miss Deb, i could listen to your voice all day. summer prelude, pink and purple digi birdies are beautiful. love love love your sweet creative talented mind.

[@debbieanneEVG]

You are just too kind, thanks Rita :)

[@C1Chantal]

Your junk journals are amazing every time! Always looking forward to your videos. Thank you for sharing.

[@debbieanneEVG]

1lovecan2 thank you that's very sweet 😊

[@barbiwagner1028]

Wow, I just love this journal. Gorgeous pages and love all the different ephemera. 💕

[@debbieanneEVG]

Barbi Wagner thanks Barbi 😊

[@michellebrown7000]

Beautiful journal and great way to alter the Readers Digest books. Clean and simple. Love it.

[@debbieanneEVG]

thank you Michelle :)

[@LIVAN60]

The prettiest kit ever, anywhere, i love it have pieses of it in "all" my private journals

[@debbieanneEVG]

thank you so much Liv, that's very sweet!

[@KRLCstudio]

Love your work and love your tutorials, you are professional, to the point and easy to listen to! I have used a few of your tutorials to add to my own skill set for my books. I have been making junk journals a few years now, and I love how I always can learn more and more. That is what makes this medium so interesting and inspiring. Thanks so much for sharing your talents!!

[@debbieanneEVG]

Thank you Kerry!

[@marmaz57]

Wow! Really lovely! Thanks for sharing!

[@MA-bt8il]

I really love what you have done here! I have been so busy for a while, and I haven't seen one of your videos for a spell. But you were the first person I "stumbled" upon who was talking about this thing called "junk journaling'". You were so inspirational that I have been crafting junk journal related things since last March to ride through this storm in which the world has been. I am forever grateful for your influence in my life, even though we don't know each other. You have been an encouragement when you didn't even realize. You helped me through this incredibly dark time and my husband's job loss without even knowing it. And I am inspired once again. Thank you very much. I want you to know that I am praying for Canada... and you. Be blessed! :)

[@debbieanneEVG]

Thank you for this wonderful message. It touched my heart. I'm really happy to have helped you through some difficult times. Creativity is very healing for me and sharing this passion with others gives me joy. Thank you for your prayers and kindness, stay safe xo.

[@patriciabrightwell196]

Oh. My. Crafting. Goodness! I bought a readers digest book the last time I was at the good will -- it's an outlet center and the hardbacks are all 50 cents -- this is simply gorgeous and wonderful -- thank you for sharing !!

[@angiehayden6429]

Such a wonderful display of gorgeous images, pretty prints and a variety of different sources of paper. You always bring everything together so well. I actually have about 6 of those beautiful Readers Digest that I picked up at a thrift store. You've inspired me to get them out!;) Tfs❣

[@debbieanneEVG]

thank you so much Angie. I hope to see what magic you end up creating with them xo.

[@marienoack8204]

Debbie-Anne your work is always meticulous!! This is just beautiful!! Your digitals are just gorgeous once again! I use readers digest a lot for my journals but you truly found them in perfect shape. Wow !! Thank you for sharing and all the inspiration ❤️❤️

[@debbieanneEVG]

Thank you Marie, I'm glad you like it xo

[@aliceadler4569]

Fabulous. Mom used to get Reader's Digest and I am convinced that my love of reading comes from reading those books. I signed up on your blog!!! I will purchase some printables!!!

[@josephinetyree1476]

I always thought ..The Reader's Digest would be 'excellent' journals...........WONDERFUL : ) ...thank you...

[@inkyfingy]

lovely...it is so nice to take ones time when compiling the contents...it really shows! Dixx

[@debbieanneEVG]

Dianne Ayers thanks Di! 😘

[@debbiecooper3125]

love your kit and the older ephemera!

[@Lizthepaperproject]

I love how you coordinated all these gorgeous images with your kit! Just love the colour combinations! So inspiring! 😀❤️

[@debbieanneEVG]

Liz thepaperproject thanks Liz. It was definitely fun to work on.

[@donnawoods442]

Beautiful Debbie-Anne!

[@debbieanneEVG]

thank you so much Donna xo

[@Tlazoetl]

Thanks so much for your spine tutorial...it came at the right time. I just bought some kraft-text for the first time and wanted to know if I could glue it...lol...your time was/is impeccable. Thank you...I love watching your videos and buying from your Etsy Store...

[@carriecorbin1502]

Just gorgeous Debbie-Anne

[@debbieanneEVG]

Carrie Corbin thank you so much

[@wmwilkinson1]

I just bought a reader digest from that time frame that I am in love with . I think I am going to have to do something like this

[@debbieanneEVG]

Great! Yes, the RD's from the 70's don't split like the ones in the 50's, they used a more flexible material on the spines :)

[@tuthillg]

Love those REader's Digest books turned journals! TFS!

[@grammatoots]

Beautiful Journal, I love the idea of just using it for the beauty of it!

[@PaperPlaywithJulieK]

Beautiful journal! This is one of my favorite all time kits that you have created. I just printed this kit and hope to work on it in the next few months. I love how you incorporated some of the art journal magazine pieces into the journal.

[@debbieanneEVG]

thanks Julie! I look forward to seeing how you use the kit :)

[@chrisazz282]

lovely journal, love the colour of that one.

[@georgettemartinez9321]

merci magnifique album...

[@debbieanneEVG]

Merci beaucoup!

[@ainhoagr38]

Beautiful journal

[@DewdropGablesCa]

I absolutely love this kit, Debbie, definitely on my wish list! This journal is gorgeous, I love all the elements you've added. So special. Debbie :)

[@teresalafrentz1175]

I saw this video up this morning Debbie-Anne but my Grandson arrived for the day so I had to wait 7 hours to watch it and it was well worth the wait. I love your Journals fabulous style, I wish I could make them like this. I got so excited when you turned a page and I saw the bird stamp on the card I thought it was great we both had the same stamp but was very excited to see it was a wee note I had sent you it was very nice of you to include it in one of your gorgeous Journals Thank you :)

[@debbieanneEVG]

Teresa Lafrentz thank you so much Teresa. I absolutely had to include your note because not only do I love birds but it reminds me of your kindness even if we live worlds apart 😊

[@lauriefilatoff9514]

So beautiful!

[@soccerjulie46]

Love your journals! Do you have a video tutorial on the spine button closure? I would love to see how that's done.

[@MissDaisyParsley]

These are beautiful!

[@debbieanneEVG]

thank you :)

[@DonnaVintageSnippets]

So very pretty!!

[@JodisPanacheJodisPanache]

Another beautiful journal. Even if its half naked :). I love love your journals and all that you do. Take care and be safe.

[@atividadesdavovodel8338]

Eu amei! Mesmo sem entender a fala corretamente gostei de ver Obrigada boa noite.

[@jansiehs2239]

I love your journals, these will be awesome!!!

[@debbieanneEVG]

Jan Siehs thanks Jan 😊

[@susierisk2347]

Gorgeous!!

[@GwynWalker]

Lovely! Thanks for sharing!

[@MargareteMiller]

I love the idea of a set of RD books to keep on your desk. That's going to be really neat. It's so cool how you are being inspired by the covers and combine papers from digital collections that you've either already created or "have yet to create". That's so exciting!! I was glad to hear that :-)

[@gayleagostinelli_ct]

Beautiful journal and I love the digi kit! Thanks for sharing this! I have some Readers Digest journals on my to do list also. Your choice of papers to coordinate with the digi kit are just wonderful! ❤️

[@joycecarter4597]

just stunning!

[@shirleylum2198]

Wow, it's gorgeous!

[@debbieanneEVG]

Shirley Lum thank you so much 😊

[@pamelabarbee6615]

Dbeautiful...I love all your work!

[@lizlepp5036]

awesome journal.

[@cherylrymer6782]

Love this idea. As a child my Mom subscribed to the Readers Digest book series. Wish now she had held onto them. I read most of them as a teen even though my English teacher thought they were blasphemy because they were "condensed" versions. Hope you find time to complete your plan - they would be lvely "lool thrus".

[@debbieanneEVG]

Thank you :)

[@paularutledge5126]

Just exquisite work!!

[@debbieanneEVG]

I appreciate that Paula, thank you.

[@kimleon-guerrero9980]

Lovely journal, I love the simplicity of it. You have inspired me to use the last book my mom was reading before she passed. I plan to make a journal in honor of her that can be passed down through time to the future generations. It was a hard cover book so I think it will work well and be quite durable. I'm going to check out your video on the spine. So thank you very much for the inspiration. Your new subie in Guam 💞💫 🌴🌺🌴🌺🌴🌺🌴

[@debbieanneEVG]

I really really love your idea, what a wonderful way to remember her! Thank you xo

[@HooliganMomma]

Just FANTASTIC....xo

[@debbieanneEVG]

Thanks! xo

[@lindaisrael]

Love your readers digest junk journal. So many wonderful elements you have added. I need to go to a few estate sales for some cool things. Thank you so very much for sharing your journal with us. :) New subby too. :)

[@debbieanneEVG]

Thanks Linda! I'm glad you enjoyed it!

[@vanikurup]

This is beautiful Debbie-Anne. I'm inspired to try this. Tfs

[@debbieanneEVG]

Vani Kurup Great! Thank you Vani xo

[@loriw]

A girl after my own heart, lol! I've been collecting Reader's Digest books for a long time, with the same intention, but have I done it yet? Nope! Love your journal and printable designs!

[@debbieanneEVG]

Lol, I hear you. That darn backburner gets in the way of so many wonderful things. Thanks for watching and commenting!

[@wrightblan1501]

I think it would be cool to take the titles on the spine and use them as inspiration for each signature.

[@debbieanneEVG]

Wright Blan that is a great idea. It would make a very unique journal!

[@ReneesatItAgain]

Gorgeous work! I love EVERY page and WHY you include what you do!! So pretty.... this one gets my 'drool' star : )) Of course you know I am still trying to buy that tattered glue book you made : )))) even though you were so clear it ain't for sale : ))). beautiful art as always - TFS!! xRenee

[@debbieanneEVG]

GTDesigns & Vtg Art Supplies Haha thank you so much Renee and again my apologies for refusing to share my book :P

[@lizainiga1517]

Lovely work. Congratulations!j I happen to have some of those books, but I'm so attached to them, that I cannot find it in me to take them apart....I am always looking for foreign language books. If I cannot read it, I can alter it.

[@lauriecordano2012]

I have 6 french readers digest great ideas 🌸🌹

[@sweetpeacraft5243]

It's pretty journal! I got some of this book from estate sale and the covers are so pretty but the spine cracked so I only can use the front and back cover if I wanna make journals 😔

[@debbieanneEVG]

myhappycraftcorner you could also make a new spine. I've had some RDs from the 50's split as well and I used binder rings. The spines make pretty bookmarks 😊

[@bonniebrooks6609]

Very nice, creative, tfs

[@karenpruis501]

Lovely work. Gorgeous kit. Just to let you know the link to the add on kit for the summer prelude it is not working in you shop. Karen

[@debbieanneEVG]

Karen Pruis are you sure? It seems to work for me...

[@donnatolle1419]

Love, love, love your exquisite journals and the beautiful digital images you sell. Like so many who have commented before, I too love your very soothing voice. I am interested in purchasing some of the digi kits but I cannot imagine the ink it would take to print these from home. Have you or any of your customers sent these images to be printed to a Staples or some other office supply business?

[@debbieanneEVG]

Thank you! Yes, ppl do take the files to a copy centre, although it's not as costly as one might think to print at home. Here's some info I've provided on my site about paper and printers: www.vintagejunkjournals.com/printables.html

[@asteriabrown391]

very nice journal

[@desdogs3]

Lovely Debbie as usual! How are you able to find book pages that can be put in your signature so they can be read, vs. having to sew them in with the printed material in landscape mode?

[@debbieanneEVG]

desdogs3 the ones I used here are from smaller books that I was able to take apart by cutting all the original sewn in signatures intact. It left me with double pages with nothing but pin sized holes down the middle where they had been stitched and I removed the thread. Most vintage books can be taken apart this way since they weren't gluing the pages in back then, only stitching them.

[@Caryl_Maria_Art]

Simply beautiful!! Can you share what type of paper you print your digitals on?

[@debbieanneEVG]

marsplendid Thank you! I've shared some info about paper and printers here: www.vintagejunkjournals.com/printables.html

[@bozomahoney]

i love the sound of your voice. so many videos are noisy and full of laughing and crappy music. i love your simplistic approach and hearing the pages turn too. :)

[@debbieanneEVG]

LuvAndHugs thank you for your kind words

[@peggydid]

I love this collection. Thanks for sharing your talent of art with us! Could you give me a link, or tell the name of Teresa's You Tube Channel that you mentioned?

[@debbieanneEVG]

Thank you Peggy, her channel is Teresa Lafrentz.

[@ejgaz]

Love this journal :)

[@barbantboys]

Love your journals, can you please link below Theresa's KZbin channel, TY.

[@debbieanneEVG]

Babs Rolle thanks! kzbin.info/door/DqZ6rNIwcJrVkga8rymwGg

[@j9scraps379]

Love this journal! Thank you for the shout out! x0x

[@Freedomfromsin1888]

Very nice!!

[@lalagamma4452]

TY great ideas!!! ❤ 💘

[@darleneroach2848]

This is a very pretty journal! Which printer do you print your pages, what weight paper do you use? are the inks with the printer you use cost effective? Thanks

[@debbieanneEVG]

Hi Darlene, here's some info on the printers and paper I use and love. Thank you! www.vintagejunkjournals.com/printables.html

[@darleneroach2848]

Thank you!

[@Jude752]

Beautiful as always! love the pinks and reds, the kit is gorgeous! Can I ask you the title of the art journaling magazine that you used here?

[@debbieanneEVG]

Thank you! It's called Art Journaling and it's by Stampington & Co.

[@Jude752]

TY Debbie :)

[@debbiegilbert5515]

Love it!

[@debbieanneEVG]

Debbie Gilbert thank you, I'm so glad to hear it

[@giovannatutino2817]

Bellissimo!

[@debbieanneEVG]

thank you!

[@Vickilanegan]

Beautiful! :) ♡ TFS! :)

[@SandraBevr01]

love it!!!!!

[@debbieanneEVG]

thanks Sandra :)

[@debbieodle1588]

This is so lovely. I'd love to do this. Where did you get the craft Tex?

[@debbieanneEVG]

Thank you! amzn.to/2u9Yjap

[@Healingcraft]

Very nice.

[@debbieanneEVG]

thank you.

[@pathenley5469]

what is the etsy shop for the clear envelope pockets jay 9 scraps please/thanks

[@debbieanneEVG]

Pat Henley j9scraps 😊

[@pathenley5469]

thanks your work is awesome thanks for sharing

[@CraftyLadyCraftyLady]

Where did you get the Books...thanks 😊

[@debbieanneEVG]

They can be found at thrift stores, library sales, estate and yard sales, and online auctions.

[@TGEORGERN]

Very pretty journal! Were these reader's digest purchased or were they from in your family because their in perfect condition?

[@debbieanneEVG]

I purchased them that way. Thanks for watching!

[@SandiMo77]

So beautiful!

[@debbieanneEVG]

thank you so much :)

[@34purplepower]

Beautiful journal

[@AnnRMitchell1]

Beautiful journal.

[@debbieanneEVG]

Ann Mitchell I'm glad you like it