SOFT SPINE JUNK JOURNAL - EASY BOOKBINDING TUTORIAL

Hello and thanks for joining me! In this video I’m sharing how I build a hardcover junk journal with a soft fabric (hidden) spine.
HANDMADE JUNK JOURNAL | IDEA-OLOGY HALLOWEEN 2023 (flip-through)
• HANDMADE JUNK JOURNAL ...
HANDMADE BOOK FOR TIM HOLTZ SIZZIX CHAPTER 3 RELEASE 2022 (flip-through)
• HANDMADE BOOK FOR TIM ...
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TIM HOLTZ ELECTRIC ELEMENTS FABRIC:
FRIGHTFUL FAT QUARTER BUNDLE
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CRACKED SHADOW CRAFT FABRIC BUNDLE
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SIZZIX:
POSTALE THINLET DIES (envelope)
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COLLECTOR THINLET DIES (coin envelope)
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IDEA-OLOGY HALLOWEEN 2023:
BACKDROP PAPER COLLECTION
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DISTRESS:
COLLAGE MEDIUM APPLICATOR TIP BOTTLE
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#shabbysoul #junkjournal #tutorial

[@TheTruckingScribe]

Beautiful journal!💜⛟💜⛟💜

[@dawnc8755]

I love all the different examples. This works for any size, any style. Thank you!!

[@scrapscrapthat]

Oh man Suzy…I always thought it would be difficult! You made it so easy!! Thank you!

[@Shabby.Soul-Suzy]

Im so happy to hear this!! You are right, not difficult at all. Thank you and TFW! ❤️

[@patriciapage7197]

TFS Suzy xxx

[@nicoleverlaak6590]

❤❤❤ It feels like a present that you found the time to share this video wirh us! Thank you so much. And i'll give it a try for sure. Much greetings over there, Nicole 💝😘

[@barbaracabrera207]

I love this soft spine!!! Easier than I thought. TFS!!! Austin TX USA

[@sylviaregina3455]

Bom dia flor do dia meu girassol 🌻 🌻 🌻 🌻 adorei seu trabalho muito delicado parabéns mil beijinhos 🌻 💋 🌻 💋 🌻

[@paulad2527]

Wow...these did not come together the way I thought they did. Very cool! Thanks so much for sharing your process.

[@bonnerdebbie]

I adore your beautiful soft spine journals and can't wait to try one myself, thanks for the inspiration.

[@TheresaPetermann]

your step out is great. makes it look doable. thanks as always for sharing and all the inspiration.

[@lindamollyellen1]

Thank you ❤

[@kellyjean4981]

Thank you. I look forward to seeing the flip through of finished journal

[@jeanmichelepoudroux1480]

Hello, merci pour le partage et pour toutes ces indications et précisions sur le montage de la couverture. (pour ma part je viens de trouver le sous titrage automatique en français ouf... effectivement plus facile à comprendre maintenant) et je vais de ce pas mettre en pratique ce tutoriel ! encore merci et hâte de voir vos prochaines oeuvres;

[@JournalBreeze]

Really helpful info and demo. I've never been sure if it was a good idea or not to glue a lace or fabric spine covering to the book, but now I know. Thanks so much Suzy!

[@hilltopviewjournals]

Oh I love love love and even more love your journals and technique

[@DeniseS-6867]

Hello Suzy, I love the spine on them, thank you for sharing how to make my own🩷

[@2sistersjunkjournals]

Oh! I'm so glad you showed us this technique! Amazing... now I just need to get brave enough to try it!

[@Shabby.Soul-Suzy]

you CAN do it!! ❤️ It’s easier than you think. Thank you and TFW!

[@thominaaugustinsson2685]

Wow!!!!!❤Amazing!!!!!❤❤❤😅 love love this!!!

[@yvonnebeaulieu1702]

This is so fun! Thanks so much, just have to try it

[@erlindaarmijo5876]

ove how you put the paper pages in thank you for sharing this .

[@sheriszajna-mckeon9902]

They are SO adorable!!! You lost me when you talked about a sewing machine. I don't know how to do a panel stitch with binding (?) either. Anyway, thanks for sharing. It was entertaining and informative. Have a nice evening!

[@patsyuehara9619]

Thank you for sharing your process. Love how beautiful the mix of paper, fabric, and lace become the starting point of these journals

[@luiseheinzl]

Aww 😍 thank you so much for sharing your process of making this! Really helpful tipps and tricks!

[@preciousmemoryboxesjunkjou3642]

Thank you

[@carolbeeding4270]

😍❤️

[@GigiHanna]

Omg!! 🧡❤Stunning❤ 🧡

[@RaindropLila7]

Oh, I just love how you made the spine!! Thank you for sharing! I especially love the eyelet one! 💕💕💕

[@blackwhispercrafts]

I’m new to your channel and am enjoying it very much. Thanks so much for this easy to follow tutorial on a soft spine. Have a wonderful craft filled day. Bexx ❄️⛄️❄️

[@Shabby.Soul-Suzy]

Hi Bexx, welcome to my channel! I’m so happy you enjoyed my tutorial. Thanks so much for your kind words and tfw! See you around! ❤️

[@kathyatria]

Working on my first one and really enjoying the process. Thank you for sharing your gift.

[@Shabby.Soul-Suzy]

So happy to hear this, keep it up❤️

[@jayneelinor]

Thanks for this great tutorial, I haven't tried this type of spine yet but will now with your excellent instructions. That crow fabric is gorgeous!!!

[@maryward1964]

Love the crow fabric as well as the orange oblong blobbed paper…

[@Truthmatters02]

Hi Suzy .. I just finished making one and it is still drying will decorate it later .. so fun and cute !!! Thank you for teaching us this binding technique !!!❤❤❤

[@Shabby.Soul-Suzy]

Yay! So happy you gave this a try! Thank you for you sharing and have fun decorating❤️

[@anjblueboxdesign-Anj]

Sooooo love love love your unique style of journalling Suzy, your makes are always gorgeous! Thanks so much for continuously sharing us your amazing talent😍💜💚💜💚

[@Ammiel7]

🙋🏼‍♀️Hi Suzy Just found you through "GI Happiness in crafting" I love this idea I have sewn in one album But soft spine calls my name lol Thank you Suzy Cheers 🇦🇺👑💐🦘

[@Shabby.Soul-Suzy]

Hello and welcome! Thank you so much and thanks for the heads up! I will hop over to Gi’ channel, can’t wait to see what she is making. Cheers to soft spines … lol! ❤️🌸✨

[@Ammiel7]

@@Shabby.Soul-Suzy thanks Babe

[@kathyrobb702]

Love the tutorial and I love little books!

[@Shabby.Soul-Suzy]

Thank you!

[@darlalove]

You are the coolest ❤❤

[@hazelanakadesign7071]

I love these & your clear way of explaining the process. I'm adding it to my 314 item To Do List...lol. Hazel

[@Shabby.Soul-Suzy]

Thank you Hazel, appreciate that! Im glad I’m not the only one with 300+ items on my to make list…lol!

[@linmims3049]

Beautiful! I love it, them. I love using textiles in my journals as well. Thank you sharing this!

[@Shabby.Soul-Suzy]

Aren’t textiles the best… they add so much magic to a journal! Thank you!

[@andreaw235]

Hi Suzy! Thank you for sharing this tutorial. I’ve been inspired by you to make a Halloween journal similar to the one you made for Tim’s fabric live. I love that one so much! I’ve been trying to work out how you did the fabric spine and now I understand. Your step by step directions are so helpful. Thank you, thank you, thank you for all the inspiration you bless us with. I look forward to watching the flip throughs of your projects.

[@nairafoganholi6563]

Hi Susy!❤ thank you so much for sharing it with us! I love it so much! ❤

[@Shabby.Soul-Suzy]

Hi Naira! ❤️ My pleasure and thank you so much for watching and for your kind words! ❤️

[@patriciagechei8145]

Very nice! Heard of you from Gi Kerr's site. I love the use of fabric!😊

[@Shabby.Soul-Suzy]

Thank you and thanks for taking a look! The fabric is definitely a fun element! ❤️

[@alliemathewson4065]

I love the soft spine, you make it so easy to do. So glad I found this video and you!! Thank you for sharing this. I am a new subbie!!

[@Shabby.Soul-Suzy]

Hello Allie and welcome!! I’m so happy you found this tutorial helpful. Thank you for your lovely comment and thanks for following along with me!! ❤️

[@ShabbyandChicCrafts]

I love this so much thank you for explaining how to do it! I admire your work 🩷 Laura

[@claudiavoigt1567]

This is so great! Thank you for sharing your ideas!!

[@dagmarleuenberger-swift8646]

You are simply simply wonderful in what you create, thank you so much Suzi for this marvellous tutorial.❤️❤️🇨🇦

[@joyjunktique]

Thank you for sharing this technique. Very helpful!💗

[@Shabby.Soul-Suzy]

You’re welcome and thank you! I’m so happy this was helpful. ❤️

[@thepaperdrawer4651]

Thank you so much for sharing… Love them. Dee❤

[@Shabby.Soul-Suzy]

Thank you so much, Dee! ❤️

[@janetbennell9855]

delightful idea. thank you.

[@thegrandfernalley9146]

This is so beautiful! I love a soft spine in a journal. Thank you for showing us how to do it!

[@kathyzorn9186]

Beautiful Suzy, thanks so much ❤

[@cindyhenry1410]

Thank you so much for sharing this! You have such a great style!! I was surprised there was no journal from you on Tim’s last live....maybe the next one! TYFS!! ❤️🦋💜

[@marywoodbridge2675]

Cool. Thank you for sharing.

[@eviegorecki5356]

Wonderful instructions

[@Shabby.Soul-Suzy]

Thanks so much!

[@conniecarson8842]

Thank you so much for sharing this, I thought it would really be hard to do, but it isn't!

[@shawnas464]

I AM inspired!

[@melissapeita135]

Thank you so much Suzy for sharing your knowledge. I know what I’m doing this weekend. Very inspiring.

[@Shabby.Soul-Suzy]

You are so welcome, have fun!

[@measureoncecuttwice]

I love this SO much, Suzy - thank you!!

[@Valeri4561]

Love this style of journal. I am going to go through my stash and make one!! Thank you!!!

[@Shabby.Soul-Suzy]

Have fun making!! Thanks for watching!!

[@CaerolSmyth]

I subscribed because you are held in high esteem by Gi Kerr.

[@Shabby.Soul-Suzy]

Hello and welcome! I’m so happy you are here! ❤️

[@janetschmitz1284]

Thank you so for sharing your methods! Your inspiration is so awesome!! ❤

[@Shabby.Soul-Suzy]

You are so welcome! Thank you so much! ❤️

[@number1angel66]

Absolutely gorgeous! Thanks for sharing! Blessings of love and light to all!🙏🏼💜🙏🏼💙🙏🏼🧡🙏🏼💛🙏🏼💚🙏🏼

[@KriRama]

Can’t wait to try this! TFS ❤️

[@sharongruener6078]

Love it!! Thank you. Blessings.

[@karenbelbin6790]

Thank you, came across to watch as you were recommended by Gi from Happiness and crafting. Enjoyed your video 😊

[@Shabby.Soul-Suzy]

Hello and thanks for coming by ❤️ happy you enjoyed my video.

[@coleenwiehahn7228]

Love your little journals 😍

[@DIYcreatewithme]

tiny adorable journals!

[@shelleyhanrahan9112]

I love this idea

[@gbear768]

thanks for all the inspiration and great ideas!

[@DorothyJanetoo]

Thanks so much, Suzy. Oh, that Cream journal! Love it so much!

[@kathycadile6421]

Love these and love that you did a tutorial. I will for sure try to make a journal like this. Thanks Susie, your work as always is gorgeous.

[@Shabby.Soul-Suzy]

You are so welcome and thank you! Have fun making! Tag me, I would love to see what you come up with ❤️

[@kristinaperinot7544]

Thanks so much for sharing. Can’t wait to see the flip through. LOVE your work ❤❤❤

[@loriegaskins7679]

Ohhhh I adore these!! Thanks for sharing and inspiring.

[@BlackDogDesigns]

Thank you Suzy, I’m really excited to give one of these a try.

[@Shabby.Soul-Suzy]

You’re welcome and thank you! Have fun making! ❤️

[@doreethorpe4800]

So much fun! Definitely on the list of things to try. Thank you so much for the inspiration.

[@JunkJournalNewbies-sq3sv]

Great Video

[@risamateo8003]

Thank you for sharing. This gives you so much room for bulk

[@marielostbirdstudio3339]

Love it. Thank you so much for sharing this,dear Suzy. It is very much appreciated.

[@la_papetrie]

Your process is fantastic and thanks for sharing

[@edithdings-heijmans4784]

Hi Suzy, this is indeed very helpfull. I am currently working on this kind of book for Halloween. And I just got the fabric, so now I know how to get forward with this project. Thanks so much!! I will share it on Insta! I am happy with your video.😃👍😊

[@Shabby.Soul-Suzy]

Hi Edith! Im so happy this was helpful ❤️ have fun making and I can’t wait to see your Halloween journal!! 👍😃

[@kittencreates2785]

Thanks so much for sharing your technique. I love fabric & laces as much as I love paper, so it will be fun to create some of these journals.

[@jeanneblondewomanstamping9788]

Love this method. Perfect for a small themed journal. And, your style is gorgeous. Thanks for sharing. 😍

[@laracraft82]

Thank you for sharing your beautiful journals with us ❤😊

[@Shabby.Soul-Suzy]

Thank you and TFW!

[@TheDunroaminfarm]

Gonna do this love it

[@Shabby.Soul-Suzy]

Have fun!

[@Pamsartplace]

Love this! Gi from Treasure Books linked your video to hers! Great books!

[@Shabby.Soul-Suzy]

Thanks so much! And thanks for letting me know ❤️

[@glittergrandma]

Awesome. Great books. Great instructions. Wow. Inspiring. Many thanks!❤❤❤

[@Shabby.Soul-Suzy]

You are so welcome and thank you! So happy you liked this video! ❤️❤️❤️

[@SBre-ti4lx]

Very cool 😍!

[@Shabby.Soul-Suzy]

Thank you! ❤️

[@lorikorstanje2964]

lovely

[@Shabby.Soul-Suzy]

❤️

[@doreethorpe4800]

So great! Now I have to make one of these! I love the spine. ❤ Thank you!

[@Shabby.Soul-Suzy]

You are so welcome, have fun making! ❤️

[@hopewilkes74]

Thanks so much for this video. I'll watch several times, it's that good!!!!!!

[@Shabby.Soul-Suzy]

Yay! Thank you so much!!! ❤️

[@cigale1254]

Thank you Suzy. I already have been making different spines and machine stitching of signatures in advance before handstitching the onto the spine always was a great help for me to keep pages more straight. This idea of stitching in loose pages and decorate them futher in the process is very inventive. I must try that.

[@Shabby.Soul-Suzy]

Thank you Tineke, I’m so happy to hear this was helpful! Have fun making! ❤️

[@stacylinn3102]

Wow this was such a straightforward tutorial for this beautiful project which is just the inspiration I need 🥰 thanks for sharing!!

[@Shabby.Soul-Suzy]

Thank you, I’m so happy to hear that! Have fun! ❤️

[@thecraftingauntie9820]

Absolutely love these. Your tutorial makes it so much simpler. I always wanted to know how to create one of these beauties. Thank you for sharing.

[@Shabby.Soul-Suzy]

Thanks so much! I’m so happy my video was helpful. Have fun making! ❤️

[@mariakristinaengen3215]

💜

[@darlenebrowning6832]

I subscribed as Gi Kerr said you have lots of bits to share. Love the fabric spine❤

[@Shabby.Soul-Suzy]

Hello and welcome to my channel! I’m so happy you like the fabric spine! ❤️

[@mariemiddleton467]

Love these journals! How do you add signatures once it is finished? 🤔

[@Shabby.Soul-Suzy]

Thank you! I meant you can add pages with tape, staples or sewing. If you want a traditional signature then it would need to be sewn to the fabric as I demonstrated.

[@denisewolfe2288]

This is an amazing tutorial!! I just finished my first one and now I want to make more! I appreciate you sharing your talents with us!

[@Shabby.Soul-Suzy]

Thank you so much!! Love that and I’m so happy to hear this and I totally get it, these are addicting…lol! have fun making more!! ❤️

[@patreskapapers]

After watching this video I had to make one! Flipped on my camera so I can critique my steps and improve.😉 You are amazing!

[@biebsje30]

love this.. i couldn't find the tim holtz fabric you have used. :( the frightful

[@Shabby.Soul-Suzy]

Thank you ❤️ You might try Etsy. Simonsaysstamp.com sells small bundles too.

[@nancypyter1511]

Thank you so much Suzy for the tutorial! Love your step by step! I can't wait to make some!🥰

[@maryward1964]

11:18 New follower here, and have no idea how you entered my universe!! So happy you did! This is an amazing journal ! Question: I read in your replies that you use a 3X 5 “ size, would this work with larger journals? Say a 5x 7”? Also not only is the fabric Tim Holtz is the paper for a couple of your journals his paper as well?? Halloween-ish? Now I can’t wait for flip through, I need to go watch all your videos! Thank you so much for an excellent instruction on your technique❤

[@Shabby.Soul-Suzy]

Hello and welcome to my channel! Thank you for your kind words. Absolutely, this will work with a larger or any size journal. The papers are all Tim Holtz Halloween, I have linked them in the description box below this video. Thanks again for following along and tfw! ❤️

[@tracyhickman1359]

WhT a wonderful tutorial, you’ve made this so easy now if you could somehow magically make a tutorial on hoed to set up and operate a sewing machine, the death of me!

[@cindyhenry1410]

Sewing machine very intimidating!!😮

[@kittydurmaj6159]

I really liked your video…..I got lost with the part of adding more pages after the ones you had sewn in. Are additional pages also sewn in?

[@Shabby.Soul-Suzy]

No worries, I meant that extra papers can be added by sewing, stapling or taping them in. Or you can sew a signature to the fabric instead of a single folded page. I hope this helps.