Reading Journal - Product Share - Mixed Media Cover - Packaging Tags

[@belindaosgood]

A lovely collection of crafting bits and pieces to watch. Always inspiring, never boring. xx

[@jodischafer929]

I love watching you create. I always get such great ideas and learn something new. Thank you for sharing with us Gayle! ❤

[@jacquelinecrawford3297]

I love the corrugated cardboard for lines trick. Love learning something new!!! Thanks for sharing. And the journal is beautiful with the distress stains.

[@baycast]

Another great tutorial. Always learn something new from Gayle as well as be entertained! Thank you.

[@cathycrowder2226]

I made a 4x4 corrugated cardboard/ring journal before I started watching your videos. I didn't realize I made a "journal" until this video. I am back into crafting after 20 years of raising kids etc.. so fun!

[@suzyemery]

I had no idea what a reading book was! Now, I may just have to make one! Thanks for all of your inspiring videos! Watch you mostly in the mornings! You always make my day! Big crafty hugs! 💕 Suzy xx

[@amyrugala246]

Hi Gayle, thank you for the idea of using corrugated material to print lines. Love watching all your older videos :)

[@DianeHubertPrettyPinkCottage]

Hi, Gayle. I was interested to see your reading journal, and when I started watching, I recognized it!! Thanks for letting me see how you are using it! Big, big hugs, my friend!!

[@gayleagostinelli_ct]

Big hugs back, sweet friend! We need to have a long chat very soon!! 😘❤️

[@chrisjerger7842]

loved the writing board idea and how to do the lines. Want to make my granddaughter a writing journal and that will be a perfect addition. thanks as usual for all the ideas that you give me.

[@Jenny-W1910]

hi gayle, these hodge podge videos are a lot of fun-enjoy the variety. you might need to add Tim's tiny attacher to your favorites-i sure love mine and use it a lot. thanks for sharing your reading journal-it's awesome! i've been doing journals like this for many years, i call them "Book Reports". i picked up Lisa G. book "Right Behind You" from the library last week-it's SO good! never read her before so thanks for sharing about her. thanks for the fun visit and inspiration. hope the lightning stays away!!

[@cathyjoschaeffer8892]

Gayle , love the cover. It is so fun to watch it evolve!! And than just like that it's something else. lol Looks great. Smiles. CJ

[@lynnc8143]

This was a fun variety show of crafting. I will re-play this video next time I am collaging. Thank you for the inspiration.

[@MissDaisyParsley]

Had fun crafting with you today! Diane H makes lovely journals!

[@sherriemojica3007]

Kraftex! Stuff is amazing. Just love your vids. You have inspired me to start making not only journals but art in general. Thanks so much Gayle!!

[@deeleaman1839]

I like your reading journal very much. I used to keep a list of the books I read but stopped a long time ago. Now you’ve inspired me to start again. Thanks for sharing. Oh my word I must get the Tim Holtz splatters stencil!!

[@iamwhatiam4075]

Fun new cover! Looking great! Your new journal is gorgeous!! Well, so it your reading one. :) tyfs!

[@JannyHaak]

Thank you so much Gayle! Love your reading book, thank you for sharing! ♥️ Playing catch up on all your video's because I got a little behind. It's great to binge watch 🤗🙌

[@patc1949]

Gayle, love all of your ideas and videos. Can't wait to start my own reading journal, what a great idea. Thank you for recommending Lisa Gardner. I've already finished Alone and now on to the next one in the series. And I was worried I wouldn't have enough to keep me busy in retirement!

[@sueataylor8754]

Hi Gayle, this oldie but goodie came up in my phone feed this morning. I read Stuart Woods too.....saw his name in your reading journals. I keep spreadsheets of my often red series novelist for when I go to Half Price Books because I have definitely bought the same book multiple times.

[@billiejoethomason6075]

Love love the coffee stain stamping. Changed whole look of cover for sure. I thought - wow do not like those colors but like it now ! Dark stain really made it pop but the gesso really changed it. Will be interesting to see what’s next 👍

[@brendagraw3729]

Love the turquoise and pink cover. After you did the coffee cup stain I'm yelling...don't add anything, love it just like it is...then you added the others.... I was wrong, you knew what you were doing...love the result!!! Artist know best......😀😀😀

[@artzology]

I love your reading journal! I don't read much but it's nice to see how someone uses a journal for a specific thing! tfs xo

[@marthamanigross]

We had wicked bad storms last night about 9:30 and again at 3:00 a.m. - OMG it was long, loud and bright! Whew!

[@gayleagostinelli_ct]

Glad you’re okay! 😬❤️

[@karensavage4753]

Hi just had to let you know you bring me so much joy thank you x

[@janetbaker3616]

I love your "books read " journal from Diane H whose journals and videos are a must see. You probably will get lots of reading recommendations now. The book you didn't care for--jumped around in time--I LOVE that kind. Will have to check on my kindle. I too feel that I have to finish a book! Also thought TH journaling cards are lovely. I look forward to the GA version. Great video again.

[@kimreynolds5464]

Absolutely love the readng journal....what a great idea....I am an avid reader, so I'm going to start my own as well as check out Linda. Thanks.

[@Fit_Kitty]

A reading journal is such a cool idea! Yours is gorgeous!

[@jbeaudi]

I have a journal for all the books I want to read, not ones I've read. Looks like I get to make another journal! Thank you for sharing!

[@helenevans8559]

Another amazing video thank you Gayle for all you do to help us, you are an amazing person to listen to & watch thank you for everything

[@ToniaLuskCreative]

The product is called Kraft-Tex. Great for making journal covers as well as spines. I do watch all of your videos but rarely comment so am one of those who miss out on give always. Thanks for posting daily videos I really look forward to your craft with me and tutorials. Tonia

[@NowTheresaCraftyIdea]

Thanks for the book recommendations. I've been looking for something new to read. Love how you put everything to use, even packaging. Thought it was only me lol xx

[@lindaclausen5477]

Gayle I hear you when you talk about your crop a dile...I have tried over and over and just can’t get it right.. Love everything you did today as always great ideas❣️

[@Lasuth82]

Stopped at a garage sale and found five Reader’s Digest books. Watching your videos and getting inspired! ThanX so much!

[@patriciarider5698]

Lasuth82 I was getting ready to do. Readers Digest JJ book for my niece. But it had a Sue Grafton novel I hadnt read yet so I had to read it first. Found 3 at library on sale rack.

[@brendalindstam447]

I absolutely love the coffee stained cover!!!😍👏🏻

[@catherinedeseton964]

another great session...wide ranging and enjoyable...

[@craftycat7212]

Love how this is coming out Gayle! I love altering junk mail much like you did with Tim Holtz's packaging. Thanks Gayle, Amy💕😺

[@kelleysgirl1]

This one was fun! I love the coffee stain stencils and I don't even drink coffee!! :)

[@beachngypsy746]

love the corrugated cardboard trick! I really enjoy your videos, you always bring a smile to my face. Thanks so much

[@Shelby-uw2tt]

I tried the coffee dying in a tub too and it turned out great! I couldn’t find plastic lace so I used my stencils and bubble wrap. It works and is so much easier than the oven. I watched Midevil Mirage video. Try it, you’ll like it.

[@annettelind5322]

Love how the random pink and turquoise splotches came together with the stamping and stenciling. Looked like an impossible thing to achieve. 😍

[@Joyc1956]

Loves this your handwriting is so beautiful.

[@peggyb3397]

Awesome how this turned out. Can't believe you didn't hear me shout "Nooooooooooo...spray a light fixative before coating or those wonderful coffee stains will go away!" My hubby ran into the room to see if something was wrong. LOL Yup, I'm one of those subbies that answer your questions and advise you on color choices. I so enjoy your videos. TFS

[@patriciarider5698]

Peggy B Ha ha I was thinking I have several books that have same coffee stains that I have on nightstand and set my coffee on them... I am messy with my coffee lol. Cool effects the cover before collaged reminded me of some dress material I had as a kid. Really got a 50s retro vibe going on....💕💕💕💕 it!

[@JeanetteHouse]

Also, love, LOVE your beautiful reading journal!

[@JeanetteHouse]

Loving how this journal is coming together, Gayle. 😍 I think we should ask Wendy to do a video on how to do rivets! I’m a bit scared of them and the tools are so expensive, I don’t want to get one if it turns out that bashing them with a hammer works better anyway - and I imagine the hammer method is also quite good stress relief. 😬😂

[@JamieLOVEUMOREJOURNALS]

Always fun. Love watching you first thing in the morning. Always make me have a better day

[@lalagamma4452]

Hello Gayle, Glad the lady was able to go get her cat. I worry about my grandpets as much as grandkids. I simply love to unwind with you. Funny I'm sitting here listening to a huge rainstorm. As the country song goes:," And The Thunder Rolls". We been having lighting storms nightly. But it is the, " Lighting Capital of the U.S.⛈️⚡ I'd love the coffee dying tutorial. You are definitely my go to teacher. So plzzzzz & TY! ❣️💚💜💙

[@noradunlap7539]

Great tutorial!!! I been saving packaging & lots of junk mail just for tags & JJ goodies for a while. TFS your great ideas!! Blessings❤️

[@bernicechiniborch2600]

Love the colours of this cover. I can't wait to see what you do with the cardboard from the fabric.

[@vickieb2917]

Love your reading journal, so glad you shared that, you have inspired me to make one too. If you spray your water soluable products with Workable Fixative by Krylon it seals everything and then you can use wet products on top without smudging, it’s got quite a strong smell unfortunately, I go outside to use it. Thanks for all your inspiration.

[@janetcarrier313]

This is really beautiful! I love it!

[@donnahunter3488]

After all that work distressing that beautiful cover then that gesso messed you up. I loved that Tim Holtz stencil set. I'm loving that your going back to basics so I can learn how to do my journal... ❤️❤️❤️

[@gayleagostinelli_ct]

But I saved it....stay tuned in a future episode! 😁❤️

[@michelledekker7654]

Love this cover. Glad you said you didn't like it. I would never have said it but I didn't either however now with the stamping and inking......I really like it! See you need to just keep layering. Thanks Gayle!! Great projects!

[@tracyvernon2426]

Dean kootz! I've read quite a few of his books,although I can honestly say I can't remember which ones apart from fear nothing,I think there's 2 books if I remember correctly,brilliant!

[@MelanieSullivan]

I love this cover, Gayle. The bright colors are so fun!

[@brandyking1332]

Gayle, looked up what Levi Jean's tags are made of. It is made of a type of faux leather made of paper and they are called jacrons.

[@karenbauer5650]

Gayle, Lisa Gardner is a favorite author of mine also, and your recommendation will get her books even more popular. I use the audio books from the library and listen while I sew and craft. I can do both. Your projects are always so educational. Thanks.

[@robinpowell2712]

What a beautiful journal this is. Love how you utilize packaging. Now I see junk mail etc in a different light. Prayers to those who are displaced by the fires. I would not mind seeing you coffee due paper using Medieval Mirage's technique. Love the corrugated cardboard for writing lines. Going to try it.

[@lucy7b]

Thankyou for another great video. I’ve bought a couple of Lisa Gardner books for my kindle for my holiday reading, thanks for the recommendation.

[@craftysenora1840]

I'm an avid reader and have never kept a reading journal. I definitely need to start one and should make some for my sisters for Christmas! I love reading Nancy Thayer, Laura Hildebrand, Nicolas Sparks, and Barbara Delinsky and so many others....yep, I need a reading journal. I'm retired now, but students in schools should keep a reading journal bc they always have reading recommendations outside of required reading lists.

[@RutRohShaggy]

Kraft Tex is what that material is called... love the series you are doing on book covers, as well as all your work

[@barbaracheatham692]

As I said, I’m binge watching you. I watched you use the gesso and saw what it did to your stamping. I wonder if you could use paste wax....put it on, wait for it to dry and then buff it off. It would make it smooth, rather than rough. I think it would be good to protect the cover and the slick feel might be great.

[@CrazyGreeneyedCraftylady]

I just took done cardboard this corrugated and put wide purple tape on one side and then used the other side for my lines, works great

[@ruthh.935]

The journal is looking good. My husband and I go to WW meetings. They give us weekly cards with recipes, etc. I do with them each week what you did on the Tim Holtz packaging cards. Love the size for collaging!

[@77sparkles77]

Thanks so much Gayle! Just the inspiration I need for my reading Junk Journal! 🤗

[@lindanagle3796]

Good morning Gayle. I am really loving the way this is turning out. The colors really are blending very nice together. Another amazing video. Thanks for giving all of us more ideas to repurpose a book. Keep these videos just a coming. I think I have saved almost all of your videos since I found you. Hugs❤

[@LesliesSilverMoon]

I’m a new viewer/ subscriber and I’ve been binge watching all of your videos. I. Ant wait to make my first proper journal. Thanks for sharing all your ideas and knowledge with us. Especially us newbies!! Also, I looked up what the material that was used on the two horse logo on Levi jeans. Since stepping away from leather, it looks like the use something called Jacron Labels. Made From A Soft Faux-Suede Material.✨🤗✨

[@alaskakatieg]

Love how this journal is coming together!

[@michelledekker7654]

I love Lisa Gardner as well. What a great idea to have a reading book. I wod never have thought of that.

[@WoodlandInspired]

Just love Diane Hubert I watch her every day as well. Love the journal she made its beautiful. Its it Kraft Tex Paper Fabric? Love how the cover came out I wasn't sure when you were going to stencil coffee stains on the front but it works. Tyfs

[@jetwasik1648]

Loved this video! Lots of fun stuff. Another way to get corrugated papers is tho use a “crimper”. That’s how I make mine. Easy peasy!😊

[@gayleagostinelli_ct]

Omg, I have one...a crimper that is...totally forgot about it, says the girl with too many craft supplies! 😂❤️

[@Soulcreative334]

Gayle It’s called Krafttex you can get it on Amazon. It comes in Kraft color like you got plus white and Black I think it might come in other colors too.I’ve also gotten it at Walmart.

[@rebekahlegionsundaygirljou5543]

Okay. I just ordered Never Tell. I like good crime writers, detective novels with an edge. She sounds like My type of writer. Gayle, You should totally try reading Minette Walters. She's a very edgy intelligent & surprising British crime writer. The Scold's Bridle or The Sculptress would be the best starting points with Her books. I promise You You'll be impressed & surprised. I've read all Her books & She is just such a perceptive & clever storyteller. The Scold's Bridle blew My mind completely.

[@belaboocreations2020]

Loving how that journal cover is looking and how you use the packaging in such a creative way. You have inspired me to keep all sorts of random things. I keep looking at junk mail and thinking how it can be turned into a journaling card or tag 😂. Dean koontz is actually my favourite author. I read one of his books fir the first time in my teens and now in my early 40s I have collected all his books and still wait eagerly for each new one. Hugs and blessings, 💜

[@SammiJarrad]

Gayle, I’m really loving how MY journal is coming along! I don’t know how you read my mind to make a pink & turquoise mixed media journal! But it is going to looove living in my home! 😜💜💜

[@gayleagostinelli_ct]

You’re so cute, sweet Sammi! 😘❤️

[@SammiJarrad]

Gayle Agostinelli I’m glad you got the joke. 😘😘

[@vicky-akastichr-davis4676]

"Made a mess"....(with the coffee dying)....so funny. I love that method! Then I took it a step further, on some of the 'boring' papers, and splattered, with a brush, some watery white paint. Yee haw...now that is messy!!!!

[@deannafirst2563]

Love it!!! I have used the hand sanitizer on my hand when I've gotten ink on it and it takes it off.

[@oldnadine]

I wonder if you used micro glaze on the distress ink before you put on the clear gesso to stop it from smearing?

[@missmarymakes9067]

Loving these tutorials. The word you are looking for is tyvek. I too use Jarf method Medieval mirage for coffee dying, tea dying. Works so well.

[@laurie7604]

Your mixed media cover is stunning!

[@terrabos5582]

I think you heard me say use the tiny attacher for the tag. 😂 Also, it’s probably just me, but whenever you say, “Yep, yep, yep!” I always think of the little dinosaur in the movie The Land Before Time. 😊

[@tanjarains3394]

Dean Koontz is my absolute FAVORITE, for the exact reason you mentioned!!! You should read his Odd Thomas series!

[@gingermersing729]

My daily fix is watching your you tubes. I have learned so much from them. also, I think the name of that material you cannot remember is Kraft Tex. Love and hugs.

[@danamartin7766]

Hi Gayle.. i cant believe noone has help to put to rest the question of what the product the spine you reinforce with was. It is called krafttex..lol. i enjoy watching you videos daily! Thank you so much for your dedication to your KZbin channel!!

[@annettedepete4314]

Love the way this cover is coming out. Thank u for sharing😍🌴

[@creativespacejeannie279]

🤗 wonderful It’s coming together for you. Of course it is...everything you touch looks great 👍🏼 Lol still liked the yellow it would of looked great with the coffee spills and spots. Hugs always.

[@Beezign]

Kraft-Tex is the word you are looking for. 😊. Love all you videos!

[@gretchenkleer9252]

That cover is looking awesome! woo hoo! tyfs ;-)

[@margaretcomella3318]

Wanted to share... Yesterday, I found a Tim Holtz stamp I've never seen before. It seems I can't share a picture here, so you can just search "Tim Holtz stitches stamp" if you want to see it. I found it on Joann's website

[@gayleagostinelli_ct]

Thanks Peg for some reciprocal shopping enabling! 😘❤️

[@patriciarider5698]

I loooove 💕💕💕 watching you do mixed media!! And I am really digging the turquoise and pink! PS Cool! TFS your reading journaI... would make a thoughtful gift for any bookworm in your life! I am going to use your suggestions to see if I can find audiobook from library. Always looking for new authors to read. love books about time travel!! My middle son got me into Dr Who and then my oldest son and daughter got into it. Lol the door leading up to the attic is painted like the TARDIS. TFS!!!!

[@craftygoodnesswithkim1834]

Great video as always Gayle. TFS hugs 🤗

[@glendaanderson5639]

Hi Gayle good morning. Oh Dean Koontz is my favorite you should read the Odd Thomas series. You will love them.

[@elizabethyoung1678]

Agree about Life after Life, I couldn't get into it at all. Her other Jackson Brodie books are excellent, especially the most recent. Will need to look into Lisa Gardner!

[@vivienneparfitt2002]

Hi Gayle love your videos have learnt a lot from you ladies can you tell me what is the difference from smash and glue books compared to the journals you make what would you use them for many thanks and best wishes Vivienne from Tasmania

[@gayleagostinelli_ct]

All very similar and all can be used however you like. Generally the Journals I make are for writing, memory keeping. Glue books are for saving imagines that make you happy. Glueing them on the pages in a way that makes you happy. And smash books, as far as I know, are for putting anything and everything in. Hope that helps. ❤️

[@freidagepner2370]

It’s ok, Gayle! Maybe you should just do mixed media all over your table top then when you accidentally lay your ink pad upside down or get your stamp stamped on your table top you will have a work of art! I wonder how a digital of your book cover would turn out?

[@gigipereira9921]

New to journaling and binging your videos in all spare moments. I’m learning so much and you offer so much inspiration. The journal I think you referred to as your Orchard journal I believe - with all the fruit prints - do you have any videos made working on that one? It is completely right up my alley and I’d love love to see more! Also - what is that little “looks like stitches” stamp you used at the end? I couldn’t tell and it’s SO fun! Thank you!

[@gayleagostinelli_ct]

Hi Gigi! If you go to my playlist Craft with Me, there are several videos of working on the Orchardist journal. And there is at least one more coming in the days ahead. I just finished it yesterday and filmed the finishing touches. The little stitches stamp will be on my website soon. I’ve asked my son to get a link up. My website is in the description box below the video. ❤️

[@gigipereira9921]

Thank you SO much! I was traveling and just got to watch the flip thru of the Orchardist journal. It is amazing!

[@jodyhynek3415]

You can use workable fixative, it is a spray and once dry nothing will smudge

[@gayleagostinelli_ct]

Yup, just don’t have any at the moment. 🥴❤️

[@juliedecosta]

Hi Gayle , new subbie here ! I am new to Journal making and I have been watching your videos and they have helped very much and I have learned a lot !! tfs x

[@gayleagostinelli_ct]

Welcome to my channel! I’m so glad you’re here! ❤️

[@oldnadine]

Yep. Kraftex. Been on my wish list for a while. Great stuff. Love this cover. I see an art journal.

[@kathycadile6421]

Just curious which of Lisa's books would you say is a must to read. Would like to start reading one. I know you probably think they are all great but if you could pick just one or two.

[@gayleagostinelli_ct]

Love any with D.D. Warren, detective in them. 😁❤️

[@lorigordon1970]

It's called kraft tex. It comes in 3 or 4 colours. Hope this helps.