Creating a Cover For Ring Bound Junk Journal

[@donnasmith9042]

Good Morning Tina..the cover looks gorgeous..yes, I was yelling "No Lace"..lol ...your neck piece is called a "Jabot" pronounced (Jabow) the "T" is silent and it will go nicely on the cover. Hope you have a wonderful day and I will see you tomorrow ❤️

[@shabbydabbydoodah]

Thank you so much for Donna. Gosh I have a terrible memory, I am sure that someone mentioned before that the T is silent, totally forget everything! Lol. Hope your week is going great x

[@donnasmith9042]

@@shabbydabbydoodah Yes Sweetie, it was me... Lol.

[@SaltLifeGypsy68]

Oh please say you're doing 1 more video of a show -n- tell! We have to see her in all her glory. 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽

[@shabbydabbydoodah]

I will be doing a final flip through xx

[@janetstubbington583]

Love the layers of lace. Love the blue lace. Really love the little blue & pearl bow. Nicely done.

[@shabbydabbydoodah]

Thank you so much Janet x

[@bernicechiniborch2600]

This is turning out wonderful. That blue burlap is just beautiful. You are making this look so gorgeous

[@shabbydabbydoodah]

Thank you so much Bernice x

[@Mommyoffive4Him]

The covers are gorgeous!! My very favourite colours!! Just lovely!

[@shabbydabbydoodah]

Thank you Kerri x

[@carolpowerslavenderdreamsc1599]

Absolutely love this cover Tina!! The blue color is gorgeous. Can't wait to see it all together!! 💜

[@shabbydabbydoodah]

Thank you so much Carol x

[@anitagolke1678]

It's coming together very pretty. Gorgeous colors!!!!

[@shabbydabbydoodah]

Thank you so much Anita x

[@heatherb7491]

Gorgeous, gorgeous, gorgeous, absolutely love the cover and all the lace. I would never of thought about layering the lace like that. Thank you for sharing your amazing ideas with us. Cannot wait to see the final flip through of the finished journal. Love, love love it. Stay safe Tina. Luv and hugs. Xx❤️

[@shabbydabbydoodah]

Thank you so much Heather, it was a bit of a lace overload wasn't it? Lol. Hope you're having a great week x

[@lorin3061]

Suuuuuper nice!!! In Germany we call the colour "petrol" 🎈🌸🎈

[@shabbydabbydoodah]

Thank you, and for the name in German x

[@JunkJournalTreasures]

Just gorgeous! I’m loving all the lace and the blue..beautiful!!💕

[@shabbydabbydoodah]

Thank you so much Jo Ann x

[@katherinehazard7580]

Thank you for your videos! I love it when the notification pops up!! Your videos are also a welcome break from my stressful job, so thank you for that too! There is an hour I can enjoy you and your videos and not think about work.

[@shabbydabbydoodah]

Oh thank you Katherine, I am so thrilled to be able to bring a little respite from your stressful job x

[@katherinehazard7580]

You really do make a difference!!

[@cindyridinger8661]

So glad you're doing a ringbound.❤

[@shabbydabbydoodah]

Thank you Cindy, I am thrilled that this is of use to you x

[@angelathoma-dogwoodpaperarts]

Love all the lace. The cover is truly gorgeous!

[@shabbydabbydoodah]

Thank you so much Angela x

[@CraftroomStories]

I love this! Working on my first ring bound journal. I decided to make the holes super strong and used eyelets. I think they look awesome! This might be my favorite journal yet. Using your kit with the cottages and roses. So super pretty. My sister thinks I be making it for her. Lol

[@nancypyter1511]

A very luxurious cover! I love it Tina!

[@shabbydabbydoodah]

Thank you so much Nancy x

[@elizabethmaloneorlando217]

It's 3am in the 🇺🇸 & Tina I'm talking to you as if you can hear me. Lol. LOVE your creative process, so enjoyable. Bow yes, button yes & more bling, maybe some pearls. I'm a sucker for lace & music sheets. TFS, 💕

[@shabbydabbydoodah]

Oh no, I hope you're sleeping a bit better this week. You did make me laugh with the bow, button, more bling etc x

[@sherryvanderpool4024]

Very pretty

[@shabbydabbydoodah]

Thank you Sherry x

[@thecraftyrn]

Love your journal and your accent. I live in the States.

[@shabbydabbydoodah]

Thank you x

[@billieprd]

WOW Tina, Your cover is gorgeous and the colours are breath taking! Can't wait to see it in it's full glory lol! Take Care! X

[@shabbydabbydoodah]

Thank you so much Kylie x

[@donnamatoi5256]

Love how this journal is coming to life!❤️

[@shabbydabbydoodah]

Thank you so much Donna x

[@mouseydeb3245]

This is lovely! The various textures are great. I’m struggling a bit with decorating my cardboard ring bound journal. Having come to the conclusion it’s because I have no clear idea of what I really want it to be in the end, I set it aside for today. Sometimes I think too much! I am enjoying collaging the backgrounds, though... always enjoy having gluey fingers and nails. 😄 It may go into the trash in the end, but enjoying the process nevertheless. 👍 Thanks for sharing with us!

[@shabbydabbydoodah]

I know what you mean Deb, I find myself overthinking things all the time. Maybe just pick one item (like an image from a book, or a flower etc) and use that as your starting point and see if your layout flows from there? Always a good idea to walk away though if it's not coming together straight away x

[@emmkaa2099]

Oh my Tina. LOL Wearing all black, cuts doily, wears doily crumbs all over the place for the remainder of the day. Personally, I prefer to save my all-black ensemble for when I undertake from-scratch baking! You and me, we crack me up! 😁😅🤣🤣😅😁 Love from the windy, snowy, and flippin' cold Southern California desert, MK 💗🌵💨❄🥶

[@shabbydabbydoodah]

Lol, yes we are so daring aren't we with our colour choices!!!! Haha. Much love to you, hope you're having a great week x

[@RoseD2016]

Love these covers. The blue is an amazing match.. I love the entire book Tina. I may make one while here in NY if I have enough items to make one. I love it, had to say it again. Xx💙💙

[@shabbydabbydoodah]

Oh thank you so much Rosie. I hope you have enough bits to make one 🙃 x

[@prof.mommyarty]

That napkin over music with that green hessian is GORGEOUS 😍😍. Yeah I have that stamp and love it. Lol aggressive lace! I love it😂. Gorgeous colours on these 💖

[@shabbydabbydoodah]

Lol, thank you so much x

[@prof.mommyarty]

Actually thank you because after seeing you experiment I've started making one 😁 also my son fancies having a go at mixed media x

[@suewalker5048]

It’s really lovely tina it’s amazing 😻

[@shabbydabbydoodah]

Thank you so much Sue x

[@geenamarquez76]

Gorgeous cover Tina❤️ xxx

[@shabbydabbydoodah]

Thank you so much Geena x

[@sassycrafterfromalabama2373]

Watching my grandmother sit and crochet for hours, my heart screamed noooo.... But it looks pretty and I am glad you used the whole thing. That was a little bit easier to watch. When you glued the brown card to the burlap did it stick to the back? I was wondering if it did. I Love the book and all of the Beautiful things that you have done. Stingy and frugal are two different words LOL Do you have a store like we do called the Dollar Tree where most of the items are dollar? If so they sell a 2 pack of spatulas, one is small, and I use it for hot glue smashing down. Much Love 💞

[@shabbydabbydoodah]

Yes, it was hard to use that gorgeous crochet, but I am really trying not to just hoard things!!! Lol. No the brown card didn't stick onto the burlap (thankfully). We do have a Poundland here (same thing as Dollar Tree), I will have to have a look x

[@amybell8834]

I love this

[@thatdayintimebysue3551]

Beautiful, Tina!

[@shabbydabbydoodah]

Thank you Sue x

[@juneribbons5196]

My thoughts on whether the insides of the covers match is that you aren't going g to be seeing them at the same time, so it doesn't really matter. The whole thing is very pretty. Love, love, lovefor the second pocket. The turquoise burlap and the two laces that you've chosen for it are stunning !!! You're funny I've never heard anyone admit to irritating themselves like you just did. Bahahaha !! You've made the inside of the covers so stunning, how are you going g to top these for the outsides ??? I lovethe button cluster !! Maybe it could go on the fro t outside cover to tie them together !! Tina. Where are your silicone glue helpers ??? I got a kit that has a spatula, a round pointer and finger protectors. I've had them for years. I may have gotten them from Amazon

[@fezcapone2784]

Absolutely gorgeous Tina.... I think the lady in frame is to your right... lol

[@shabbydabbydoodah]

Lol, thank you for spotting her! X

[@lauravasquez169]

I'm surprised you didn't ask for my help finding the lady. She was pushed above your mat on the right side. The journal is almost finished and beautiful. Much love❤❤❤

[@shabbydabbydoodah]

Lol, yes I could have done with your help! I knew you would have spotted her 🤭. Much love to you x

[@I_am_Michelle]

The covers look amazing! Just beautiful fabric pieces. I can never find any lace or doilies myself here where I am. I may have to take up crochet and make them myself.

[@shabbydabbydoodah]

Thank you so much Michelle. I wish I could crochet, sadly it is just wayyyyyyyy to fiddly for me, lol x

[@sararichards518]

eBay is where to look and I find I can pay as much or as little as I want.

[@karensumner3772]

THIS IS LOVELY-TFS-HUGS/BLESSINGS

[@shabbydabbydoodah]

Thank you Karen x

[@wendyk2557]

You didn't hear me....I was telling you you could stitch around the card before you glued it down!!! Love your style!

[@shabbydabbydoodah]

Lol, shoit louder next time 🤭. Thank you x

[@margieryne6220]

Hi, Tina! Sorry I’m a little late but I love you videos!🥰 Love your ring of course!😁 The music paper is beautiful!😍 You’re so cute when you can’t make up your mind!😁 You’re too hard on yourself sweetie!😘 Hugs!❤️

[@shabbydabbydoodah]

Oh thank you so much Margie. I always love hearing from you x

[@theresaciotti3799]

Journal is coming along nicely, but I was worried when you glued the brown card to the turquoise burlap since you didn’t put anything in between the pocket is it now glued to your base fabric? Hope you didn’t lose your pocket. Can’t wait to see the finished ring bound journal. Hugs Theresa

[@shabbydabbydoodah]

Thank you Theresa, no luckily this didn’t glue onto the base fabric, but I have done things like that often x

[@lalagamma4452]

BEAUTIFUL Tina 😍🐞🥰

[@shabbydabbydoodah]

Thank you Lala x

[@lindahurlock-sewoneofakind6155]

Hi Tina, I love the color of the burlap that you were gifted. I’ve never seen that color. You should definitely hoard that 😂. Just saying!! The cover is beautiful. I can’t wait to see the journal finished. Are you going to do a flip through when you are finished? Hugs 🤗

[@shabbydabbydoodah]

It’s gorgeous isn’t it? I haven’t really seen coloured burlap over here other than ivory..........maybe you’re right, I should have just hoarded it! Lol. Yes I will be doing a flip through soon x

[@traceysartandcraft]

When u cut the crochet doilies do they unravel? I do crochet and haven't cut any of my pieces as I'm worried they will fall apart on my journals. It would be great if they don't as I have quiet abit I could do with them.

[@shabbydabbydoodah]

I haven't found them to unravel, but I am gluing them straight down really, I guess they might if they were left loose for long x

[@victoriafortunato1669]

Hi Tina, hope you and your family are well!! I have never make a ring-bound journal because I don't like the look BUT it's true, that it gives such a big liberty to create along the way...maybe I would give it a try and use sari silk for binding!?!? My dear, do you know that there are hot glue guns with lower temperatures for fabrics and lace/children? My gun is amazing for gluing little things and has 2 lower temperatures! I never burnt myself anymore 💃🏻💃🏻💃🏻 Big hugs from Germany 👋

[@shabbydabbydoodah]

Great idea to try other ways of binding as a ring bound style journal. Sigitas Coffee Stains has some great ways that she binds. I didn't know about those hot glue guns, I will have a to have a look, thank you for mentioning x

[@victoriafortunato1669]

@@shabbydabbydoodah you are welcome 💝

[@sharonromer6606]

Are there any dollies and lace left in England. I'm from the school "less is more"?

[@fezcapone2784]

Isn't her work just gorgeous? I think so....

[@shabbydabbydoodah]

Lol, yes I may have just used up all our stocks! X

[@karenherman3180]

She’s under the lace maybe. Cover is beautiful.

[@shabbydabbydoodah]

Lol, thank you x

[@CreativeSpace4]

I'm worried about the front pocket being glued from the decoration on it. 😯

[@shabbydabbydoodah]

It was all fine, but I know what you mean I have done things like that before x

[@cynthiahudson5228]

Yes! I won! I was saying “no lace,” 😂

[@shabbydabbydoodah]

Lol, its unusual for me to go with no lace! X

[@sassycrafterfromalabama2373]

@@shabbydabbydoodah It is but it still turned out beautifully!💞

[@thecraftyrn]

I have a 4cm scar on my leg from hot glue. It pushed out when I added a new stick. You can never be too careful.

[@shabbydabbydoodah]

Ouch, that’s awful, I can understand how it could happen though x