Secret Compartment in an Altered Book Part 1

this video will start you on your way to altering your book...cutting a niche in the back section of the book to hide something secret....

[@catherinegoldie3432]

Still bingeing, never tire of watching you play LorriMarie 💕

[@JaneThomas58]

This stuff is so neat. I found a few books and am saving junk from our travels. Love the wonderful hot mess style of these things. You must be the godmother of altered books!! I need to build a warehouse with a loading dock for my growing volumes of arts supplies. I don’t know what it is about gluing, but I love it.

[@lorrimarie2002]

when you build that warehouse for the supplies...i want an invite! lol...use what you have jane...use what you have! lol...see you on the table jane!!!

[@keeperofwords2348]

I see so many videos to learn from!! Thank you.

[@lorrimarie2002]

grab a cuppa kow! we are on a roll! see you on the table!

[@BarbaraTristan444]

I am here for the next part!!! 👍 💗🤗❤️🤗💗

[@lorrimarie2002]

i do not think there ever got to be a next part barbara...sorry....

[@elizabethflorez2372]

Hello ❤Love. Yes we are moving forward . I’m really liking this project 😮

[@lorrimarie2002]

we have over 500 videos here elizabeth...so grab a cuppa and put your feet up...thank you for joining in!

[@artfulmemories]

Love these videos, your work is beautiful!

[@foxyangel7416]

Wow this so awesome..I'm new at this ..glad found ur video ..I'll be trying this looks lovely ..thank u for sharing ur video..

[@wanderingaboutwithlea]

Starting over watching your videos. Bought two old books this past weekend at a rummage sale. Just finished the hidden door in back of book.

[@lorrimarie2002]

lea.....you go girl! i am so glad you are part of 'our village'...i love sharing ideas....and the support that i get from you means the world to me! thank you for taking the time to leave a comment! go create, go play, go have fun!

[@Cordelia-again]

I absolutely love this idea. I have an old book, glue, knife and some time on my hands . . . . I think I'm ready!

[@lorrimarie2002]

sounds like the perfect recipe to me cordelia!!!! yay....see you on the table cordelia...go have some fun!!!!

[@pamburke8614]

Hello Lorri Marie! Got my book today and am starting my journey with you. Prepared my book and ready to start my door in the morning. Digging through ephemera to put behind my door. So excited! See you on the table.

[@lorrimarie2002]

oh pam....that is soooooo exciting!!!! i started a new book today too....what? are we on the 'same page' so to speak? lol....yep....see you on the table baby...

[@KriRama]

July is going to be a month of mixed media & altered book play for me! 🥳🩷 I’ll be tagging you in a lot of videos bc YOU are my biggest inspiration (not even a close 2nd)!!! Sending much love to you from NC! 🥰

[@lorrimarie2002]

oh kri...keep me posted! if only i could do a guest appearance with you...how fun would that be! july will be a great playful month my friend...i will be playing with slow stitching and my new passion...palm baskets...so my dear kri....go create, go play, go have fun!

Perfect video...

[@lorrimarie2002]

why thank you....

[@corriespapertrail]

I love your work! Got a few old books in there and will get started thanks so much for sharing

[@lorrimarie2002]

woot woot corinna!!! i am so glad that you are starting to have fun!!!!! yay....see you on the table corinna!!!

[@Dollylit1]

Thanks for this video Lori Marie, it’s too late as I did the first video and just kept going🤪😉😂. So far so good though and learning a lot. Not at neat as you but hoping I will get there in time.....just bought my third book! Oh no.....you creat d a monster. Thanks again and having so much fun! Making a book for my sisters 60th! Shhhhh, it is a surprise! 😘

[@lorrimarie2002]

you are my kind of monster sheila!! lol! and your secret is safe with me!!! go create, go play, go have fun sheila!!!

[@PurpleCottageCrafts]

I could watch you all day long and I would not be bored 🙂 I just found your channel today and I immediately subscribed. I am definitely going to give this a go and let my subscribers know who taught me how to do this. Off to the next video...thank you for sharing your talents and know how with us 🙂💕

[@lorrimarie2002]

pcc what is your youtube?? and thank you in advance for giving me a 'shout out' for the techniques....we feed each other, don't we? i love that! see you on the table...

[@marqueeshop]

Love your videos! Just finished my secret compartment! Thank you!

[@lorrimarie2002]

woo hoo dottie....a secret compartment?! wowza....you jumped right in! yay...glad you are joining us on the altered book adventure! see you on the table!

[@femnotsofatale]

I am loving your videos and am very inspired! However, I have a question, I have looked at what look like the next vids after this one and cannot find one that shows what to do next?

[@lorrimarie2002]

you bring up a very good point anne....what the heck is next??? when i made this video....youtube was telling me to keep the videos short....i think i just got sidetracked by that....i truly need to recreate this video from start to finish! i will do that....thank you for the nudge!!! see you on the table anne....

[@dogmom5403]

I am thoroughly enjoying "getting to know you" through your altered book vids. So fun to see the process and then the gorgeous result. One of these days my schedule is going to get less crazy and I will be in one of your classes in person! That is a promise! (Or maybe a threat, depending on your perspective!) --- Concord

[@lorrimarie2002]

i will hold you to that promise my dear Sue! until then...'see you on the table'! thanks for watching the videos....i am having so much fun...have you subscribed so you are notified when something new hits the press?

[@sweetpatience54]

You INSPIRED ME To Do THis !!!!!! LOve You !!!!

[@lorrimarie2002]

oh you must karen....so much fun!!!!! see you on the table karen....

[@karashea7823]

I’m loving watching you and your finished projects. You’re a very talented woman. But you SOUND like a popular actress and it’s driving crazy! When I think of it I’ll tell you

[@lorrimarie2002]

susan sarandon....perhaps? lol....thank you so much for your comment kara! see you on the able...

[@karashea7823]

LorriMarie Jenkins YES YES Susan Sarandon of course! And as I was watching and listening to you, I was also thinking that you shared a resemblance to the actress as well (even though I couldn’t put my finger on who I ûûushe was!) And it turns out that you do! Have you heard the Susan S sound/look a like before? I can’t imagine that you haven’t

[@mingskatt]

Kara Shea she reminds me of Annette Bening. Warren Beatty’s wife.

[@grandbaygranny]

What a fun project. I need to look through my old books at home!

[@lorrimarie2002]

yipppppeeeee! so much fun to be had! see you on the table....

[@silvermystic2001]

Oh this is so cool. I want to do that now, lol. That would be so cool.. oo. Love your hair, it matches your personality, love it!

[@lorrimarie2002]

oh my gosh this is such an oldie...maybe one of my first videos! lol....'we' have about 500 videos together...so grab a cuppa and put your feet up silvermystic!

[@MyrajoL.heart.withART]

This trap door trick is amazing.❤

[@lorrimarie2002]

tee hee....magic myrajo! go create, go play, go have fun!!!

[@mariale-bron9034]

Ok I just cut out my window. I just love this idea! I have to go look for a picture. Thanks Again.

[@lorrimarie2002]

woot woot girlfriend!!!! i love the windows!!! go create, go play, go have fun maria!!!!

[@GGGaia]

Uff... I did the door before covering it in underpants. Not sure why I did that! I guess I'll just have to work around it. Great fun was had, although I had to wait 2 days for it all to dry (including book prep). I'm going to try and hunt you down on FB so I can post pics! Thanks SO much for the inspiration to get back to creating - you don't know just how much it means to me. Big love, Fiona xox

[@lorrimarie2002]

look on facebook for Our KZbin Village-LorriMarie....i hope that works...would love to see your work! always living in the solution....

[@GGGaia]

Thanks LorriMarie! I'll have a look now. I think I've solved the issue too. I'm going to stick th next page back on top, collage that and then cut open the door again. It's always good to have to get the old grey matter working, isn't it! Love and hugs, Fiona (spelt Phiona on FB, just so you know who I am there)

[@cynthiastice8709]

Hello Lorriemarie. I am so enjoying this! Is there a Part 2?

[@lorrimarie2002]

we have some new people in 'our village' cynthia....and i do not think i video taped the last portion of this project...silly me.....i will make another video with this process....and complete it....what a concept, right? lol...see you on the table cynthia!

[@parspr]

I am enjoying this so much! Thank you! I am getting a lot of bubbling. Any suggestions?

[@lorrimarie2002]

bubbling? wrinkling? not sticking well? what adhesive are you using? do you live in a damp area? using too much adhesive? use a squeegy (or an old credit card).to get it to lay down better? did i answer your question with questions? lol...give me some more info and i will ponder!!! hang in there!

[@parspr]

Hi I am using Madge lodge. I live in Alberta Canada and it is definitely not humid here...snowy and cold. I lay the modge lodge down with a brush, I close the book just as you suggest... I open it up and wallah! Bubbles...especially on the back of the magazine photo I used inside the secret door. The bubbles add character so I’m ok with it...just wondering. Yours always looks so smooth! I’m using an old book and the pages can’t take a lot of messing with...If I use a credit card I think I might tear the paper..but I will give that a go. Thanks for your quick reply!

[@lorrimarie2002]

looks like you are doing everything right! if the magazine pages are thin...try putting a coat of modpodge on the image first and letting that dry.....it might give it a better foundation...it is worth a try...thank you lynn for staying touch..it takes a village!

[@parspr]

I will give that a try. Thanks!

[@lorrimarie2002]

keep me posted Lynn....good luck!

[@rainydayjournals4206]

Loved these first 2 videos in this series but can’t find the subsequent ones. Can you let me know which they are? ❤️

[@lorrimarie2002]

just keep flipping through the videos on secret compartment videos rdj...this is one of my first videos and......not so complete...sorry....i have learned so much in the past 3 years....carry on rdj...and...see you on the table!

[@sundancesladytiffany3995]

I looooove your longer videos, glad you decided to go ahead and make some longer ones......i’m still waiting on that 2hr video, I would love it. 😍BUT, I love ALL your videos, short, long, 2 parts, 3 parts, makes no difference to me. How could someone watch 1 part of a video and then not come back to watch part 2????? Thats just plum crazy, lol......

[@lorrimarie2002]

oh my goodness tiffany....i can barely stand me for 2 hours straight...lol! and yes....i have found that some people do not return for part 2...sooo...yep....longer videos have been created...thank you so much for nudging me in that direction!!! lol....the average watch time....as youtube sees it...for my videos is a bit over 10 minutes....so i think people must watch a bit...breathe....rest...and then watch some more....i don't blame them...there is a lot going on in some of the videos...but...i will continue to drag you along with me! lol....see you on the table tiffany!!!

[@sundancesladytiffany3995]

LorriMarie Jenkins oh please drag me along, you and your work is fascinating to me.....I love to binge watch your videos, lol....I’m excited about your teachables, if that is something you are still planning on doing.....🤞😉

[@jdmosaics]

Is there a reason why you don't just glue all the pages together then cut the hole out leaving one side uncut to use as the door? Why just glue the edges of the pages only?. Thank you for sharing your ideas and I really enjoy watching. Cheers

[@lorrimarie2002]

there is actually a space behind the door to put things in....hence the gluing of the grouping first....then...sometimes the cut edges are not so neat so gluing the final page on top and creating the door just gives it a neater appearance...thank you for keeping me on my toes! glad you are enjoying the videos....i have a lot of fun creating them! see you on the table!

[@thefeatheredhag4279]

Great tutorial and I’m joining you in this journey 🤗

[@lorrimarie2002]

the more the merrier on this journey....right? glad you are joining us on the table! LorriMarie

[@marilynvivian7849]

Artsy Krafter 7

[@marilynvivian7849]

I have been making altered books for a long time love it but you have turned it into fun and play plus tips that have simplified things thanks.. ho w do I keep hour tutorials in a file to me t refer to.

[@lorrimarie2002]

such a good question! maybe put them in your playlist on KZbin for future viewing? let me know....thank you for joining 'us' while we play on the table together! LorriMarie

[@lorrimarie2002]

7? is that code for 'AMAZING'? lol

[@BeautyMommysUnite]

I'm wondering if it would be possible to do the hidden door in a junk journal since you usually gut the book. I dont knowing I could keep any pages in back while gutting the rest. Hmmm... something to try

[@lorrimarie2002]

oh hilary....i bet you could leave some the pages intact in the back of the book to create the hidden door! it certainly is worth a try....right? let me know how it turns out!!! yay.....go create, go play, go have hilary!

[@Dollylit1]

I love your videos...started two books as o am very impatient for the drying!🤪😂. I started this lesson but can not find part 2 .....help put me out of my misery🙏

[@lorrimarie2002]

unfortunately this video was maybe the first one i ever made....hop over to this video and see if it helps! kzbin.info/www/bejne/h4iQmIeBiLRgqKc go create go play, go have fun sheila!!!

[@stormysimaginationstation4011]

had fun with this! easier than i thought! tfs xo

[@lorrimarie2002]

right sis? once you know how it is pretty easy!!! oh my goodness...these are like some of my first videos....i promise...the whole filming and editing get better! lol....see you on the table sis!!!

[@susanhepburn6040]

Thank you!

[@lorrimarie2002]

my pleasure susan!!!

[@Mealzanator]

I've made my compartment just would like to know how you carefully cut open the door? Do you make it pretty before cutting the door out? Do I put something inside to protect it? Like a piece of cardboard.

[@lorrimarie2002]

i use an x-acto to cut the door open and lots of patience! put a fun photo behind the door....and ta dah! yay...go create, go play, go have fun mealzanator!

[@Mealzanator]

@@lorrimarie2002 I did aswell but got a little carried away. I wanted to see what would happen if I put glue over soft pastels over the door before I cut it open. Apart of the door glued on to my picture and I accidentally riped it when I opened the door.

[@lorrimarie2002]

@@Mealzanator embrace the wrinkles and rips!!!! lol....see you on the table...

[@janetnieves5056]

Very smart,tfs,new subbie

[@lorrimarie2002]

welcome, welcome, welcome janet!!!!! see you on the table janet!

[@evelyntrivitt3900]

Love your work Lorri Marie. Love this image. Where do you get these 17,18,19th century images?

[@lorrimarie2002]

i get so many things from so many different places evelyn...mostly old art books that i buy at library book sales...so fun, so cheap...thank you evelyn for taking the time to leave a comment! see you on the table...

[@JannekeBruines]

I love your videos and no it is not true, I am trained by the Art Sherpa and she has over two hour lessons and even longer and I've watched them all :) Please make us a longer one :) :)

[@lorrimarie2002]

oh janneke....such kind words....lol...i am afraid i would bore myself with a 2 hour video...lol...but i will keep trying! see you on the table..

[@magistra137]

You do know that we have a longer attention span than ten minutes, right? I realize that is in the training of KZbin, and it may be true in some areas. However, a lot of art videos need to go longer to show a full process. As far as I can tell, these video producers are doing very well with their one hour or longer videos. I know I would enjoy longer videos that show more, but I can’t speak for everyone. I have loved the two compartment videos! Just putting in my two cents.

[@lorrimarie2002]

thank you beth....youtube's advice is to keep them short...like 10 minutes....oh my goodness...i cannot do anything in 10 minutes! i am sorry to say that my videos have gotten increasingly LONGER.....ooops! 'our village' has been able to keep up with me 'raising the bar' as far as techniques...my experience with the 2 part videos.....people view the first one....not the second....sooooo....i am just creating longer, more informative videos...so...are you saying you like the longer videos....or do not like the longer videos..thank you for the feedback! i REALLY REALLY appreciate it!!!! see you on the table....

[@Mealzanator]

@@lorrimarie2002 we love longer videos.

[@lorrimarie2002]

@@Mealzanator oh you are too sweet! i do not put you to sleep? lol....

[@Mealzanator]

@@lorrimarie2002 No of course not.

[@lorrimarie2002]

@@Mealzanator lol....thank you!

[@lucy7b]

Thank you

[@lorrimarie2002]

my pleasure lucy! see you on the table!

[@srb852601]

Do you leave your brush in water when not in use.

[@lorrimarie2002]

i do sarah! 'baby blue' is so tolerant of my abuse! lol...see you on the table...

[@mayterickinya]

I've been looking for part two but haven't find it, could you help me? Thanks for sharing

[@lorrimarie2002]

oh ayterickinya...i am sorry to say i do not think there is a part 2 any longer...this was one of my first videos...there are other videos that might get you to where you would like to go tho...let me find something for you....

[@lorrimarie2002]

try this.... kzbin.info/www/bejne/g3uvo5SQaamMmZI. and then look up doors in my videos and see if you can find something mayterickinya...thank you for reaching out...go create, go play, go have fun!!!

[@mayterickinya]

@@lorrimarie2002 thank U ♥️ I've recently discovered this wonderful word and I'm watching and watching vids, learning a lot thanks to wonderful women like U ♥️♥️♥️

[@lorrimarie2002]

@@mayterickinya so much fun to be had!!!! see you on the table mayterickinya!

[@diane2941]

Making progress. Cut my niche today!!

[@lorrimarie2002]

yay.....i cannot wait to see what you are doing...it takes a minute...but is so worth it! go create, go play, go have fun!

[@DomusVariana]

Windows are a fun addition to an altered book. :-)

[@lorrimarie2002]

i have to agree with you laura...thank you for taking the time to leave a comment!!!! see you on the table precious one...

[@amandascott-burton9285]

Hi LoriMarie, new subbie by way of Wendy Mason's recommendation, an Australian crafter. I love the techniques your teaching BUT I am having such trouble hearing you and I have my sound up as high as it goes. Not a criticism just wondering if possible to increase the sound your end. Keep showing us your amazing techniques. Thank you and take care, Amanda xox

[@lorrimarie2002]

there is actually a volume on the youtube channel that you can turn up too....let me know if you find that volume and i am still a problem...my voice is said to be calming....lol....but you need to hear it....so...thank you for letting me know....keep me in the loop amanda...see you on the table...

[@amandascott-burton9285]

Thanks for your help...I can now hear you perfectly xox

[@lorrimarie2002]

phew....thank you for letting me know!

[@juliannewilliams7402]

Was there a reason why you didn't use the two pages that lay before where you cut out the holes, rather than add the two pages in?

[@lorrimarie2002]

nope....no reason other than they were laying around so i used them! lol...you certainly can use the next two pages as the cover up....what a brilliant idea!!! go create!!!

[@bluecare11]

Where is the follow up video to this one please? Many thanks xx

[@lorrimarie2002]

emily -jane...please forgive me for not getting back to your sooner....i have been in san diego taking a workshop...the wifi was not so good at the hotel....i am sitting the san diego airport now and the wifi is much better! this was one of my first videos...let me find another video that will take you a bit further...maybe...kzbin.info/www/bejne/h4iQmIeBiLRgqKc stay in touch and i can walk you through it!!! see you on the table emily-jane!

[@urbanfrog8466]

Soooo.... where is part 2? I can't seem to find it.

[@lorrimarie2002]

and...there is no part two...sorry...here is another video that might help....kzbin.info/www/bejne/g3uvo5SQaamMmZI. go create, go play, go have fun!!!

[@urbanfrog8466]

@@lorrimarie2002 Thank you 😊. Mum adores your work, and just finished her second course with you here in good ol' NZ. I hope things are looking brighter for you after your loss, and I wish you all the best. Cheers.

[@kathrynmcdonald7448]

Oh my goodness you are so inspiring! Since finding your videos, I have started making altered art and I am loving it. I have been an "artist" my entire life but am new to mixed media. I am finding it is really my cup of tea. Your tutorials are so detailed and entertaining, Thank You!

[@lorrimarie2002]

good morning kathryn! i am so glad you have joined 'our village' of mixed media! i am so happy you are inspired by this channel....see you on the table!

[@kathrynmcdonald7448]

I'll be there!

[@ShelleyCarlson]

🙂

[@donnakarp3161]

Just finished watching watching this video...i have cut frame out added my photo ... Can not find the door process.HELP

[@lorrimarie2002]

just cut the door where i show you where to cut it creating the door....you will cut 3 sides and leave one side attached making the hinged part....sorry it is so confusing....i guess i left you hanging...sorry!

[@donnakarp3161]

Very confusing several altered book #1,2,3 and so on But nothing to continues each series...

[@lorrimarie2002]

i take you so far and then i push you out of the nest donna.....keep asking questions...we will figure this out!!!!!

[@donnakarp3161]

LorriMarie Jenkins oh ok as long as I know to fly on my own...I just am nervous I have a lovely vintage book..dont want to get discourage! Your amazing and just saw this maybe took on to much for my first attempt! Will fly on my own🙃

[@GGGaia]

If you want to follow the whole series of the first book page by page, I have made a playlist. Here's the link: kzbin.info/aero/PLDRxQWtJIzB9xEToVIDu09wzdS2Diun7V I hope this helps you. Hugs, Fiona

[@mingskatt]

G-G- Gaia ohhhh G-G- Gaia your link is broken.

[@bluangel3351]

Can anyone point me to the demo before this one,showing how the block of pages are glued and the next one where the compartment is complrted! Thanks x

[@lorrimarie2002]

i have done the boo boo redo...showing the process...let me find that for you... kzbin.info/www/bejne/h4iQmIeBiLRgqKc see if that helps....thank you bluangel...

[@hudsonsailor54]

I finished my secret compartment up to the end of this video and can't see where to go from here, HELP please. Where is the next video?

[@lorrimarie2002]

oh darling hudsonsailor....use any technique in any of the videos and finish off that page....you can do it! yay!!!! see you on the table!

[@hudsonsailor54]

I had a feeling you might say that. Off to create!

[@lorrimarie2002]

tee hee!!!! gotta love me?

[@glendadyar8975]

Disappointed no help with door from #2! It would have been nice to watch your technique. Thanks

[@marilynwagner7807]

Me too!!!. I dont wanna mess it up as the two pages i put on top are my image that i saved from the book thats 2 page spread and i altered into a ship.