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[@sharonfimpel7447]

1st thing. I like the sound of your voice. It is not irritating. 2. There are not any external noises. Like a dog barking, or child crying. You teach the lesson. You don't ramble. I subscribed. Thank you.

[@tracygarvin2902]

What a fabulous reminder that not all projects have to be super fancy or decorated to the max… I love the simplicity but effective nature of this journal 😊

[@theresewallentin2856]

Great idea making 12 journals for a year and then binding them into a big book and reuse the monthly journals. Love how your stitches made the veins of the leaves on the cover.

[@sweetcurly28]

Maybe make a box that’s open at one side to “hold” all the 12 journals? Keeping them all the way they were all year but a place for them to be. 😊

[@marilynmccormick1658]

Now that's just too clever!

[@zynzane9680]

OMG, the soundtrack over the sewing MONTAGE made me LOL! Love the hanging file idea. Your eco dyed pieces look perfect on there!

[@cheryldimatteo9046]

Honestly watching you is just as enjoyable as making a journal myself!!

[@susanhigginson3748]

Love this idea for each woman in a small Bible study I’m involved in for prayer, notes,& personal reflections sections. Thank you for the idea.

[@melissaoverland692]

Fabulous!!! I love the idea of JUNK JOURNAL PUSHER!!! 😂 YES!!! You make such great videos! Your method of recording when you are sewing is brilliant! Thank you for sharing your talents! I always leave your videos with such great ideas. AND your videos are never too long. 👍✌️❤️😊

[@JanieAlcove9]

Love these little journals and especially love the idea of binding them into one 12-month journal. Or, if you didn’t want to do 12 months, you could do the four seasons and decorate accordingly…..!!!

[@JannyHaak]

What a fun idea to make 12 journals and then bind them all together at the end of the year. Love that! ❤

[@Jackie_249]

Bonjour! what a great idea you're giving me!!!! ❤❤❤❤❤thx💌🌺💖

[@LedgerAndLace]

Oooooh, that sewing on the leaf is AWESOME! I like how you've created a "base" journal that can be added to and expanded on. It also makes it so customizable. Also, you've answered the conundrum of what to do if you don't have Fabri-Whatever. Ha! 🙂

[@tharp2499]

This "gateway" journal is so simple yet, so lovely. The stitching through the eco-dyed leaves is a really nice addition. Thx!💗Not to worry...I'm already an addict. You can't "push" the willing.😁 Love and blessings.💜💜💜

[@triciat342]

❤️ you are amazing company to watch Nik.Its a privilege to be alongside you as you inspire teach and create in such a fun and smart way Thankyou from across in the UK x

[@NorthlightsStudio]

Walks up to stranger on the street and throws open my trench coat and begin gesturing inside “ want to buy a journal? Free scrap sampler to try it out, come on it’s only one, it’s not addictive at all! And my prices are the best” lol😂

[@amivbg]

😂😂😂😂😂

[@twofoursevenbeauty]

👍🏾

[@yobyhenthorn7813]

😂🤣😂🤣😂🤣

[@francineh.7825]

I agree, I really like the idea of doing 12 of them ahead of time and having a new journal each month. Looks like I'll be busy 🌞

[@jam4441]

Like the 12 journal idea to make into book later on. Thank you Nic for offering a simple project that is doable for this tired brain.

[@angelikagiam]

Brilliant idea as always! I use alteredbooks cause I feel intimidated from the big, empty journals but with this idea i could make monthly, smaller journals and then put them all together as you said! Wonderful! Thank you so very much! Congratulations Nik! You deserve it! 💖

[@annelenox4140]

Your video editing always gives me a few giggles...thank you! Sorry you're having "that kind of a day"! Love ALL your creations!

[@Sujowi]

I love your diligence even when you “ can’t be bothered today”! Love this project.💕

[@janetvisochi-baum7572]

yes this has inspired me - after watching your eco-dyed videos - i got addicted lol - now have a box of probably over 200 prints - i love how you created the front cover and now would like to do this to hold - ummm i mean hoard 🤣my eco prints - and what a wonderful idea to include a little scrap pad if gifting - Nik thank you for all you do - your creations are encouraging as well as inspiring and i can't wait for your mystery video - i truly enjoy those - be well and stay safe xx

[@patriciarinaldi9390]

Love that 12 month idea and then binding the year.

[@pamelaburke9250]

Sweet! Love your echo dyed paper and the sewn leaf shape on the front cover. Also, I appreciate that you edit videos to under 30 minutes! Perfect for a morning coffee .

[@kokicherkovalieva1522]

I enjoy watching your videos, Nik!

[@plauditecives]

Thanks so much for not making the video long. I have to say I get somewhat discouraged when I am faced with a many-steps video. And using hanging folder paper is brilliant. People in my city often leave them out on the sidewalk (having obviously digitized their records) so I will definitely pick some up next time I see them.

[@marymogckmishmashmary]

Perfect timing for my weekend project for gifts❣️

[@debbiebreen6276]

Love your ideas, very inspirational, the idea of combining all the months into a big journal is a wonderful idea.

[@lisagreen3778]

Really like this…and your handmade paper on the cover and inside is gorgeous…a perfect pairing with the tea-dyed papers!

[@sulyco4380]

You always have great ideas . Mine don’t quite look as good as yours but I still enjoy making them ❤

[@johnibrazzell764]

Super cool stuff! Looking forward to the next mystery. Lyfs. Be safe

[@Cassiopeia52721]

I use a bottle of clear nail polish to seal my ends on bookmarkers or ties. I like the glossy look.

[@ultraviolet13881]

Love the journal! Your idea to make 12 is awesome, too, and I was thinking that it would be a lot of fun decorating each one according to the seasons. TFS :)

[@mitzieat307junkjournals4]

What a wonderful idea as a gift. I love that cover! ❤ Thank you all you do and thank you for sharing. 💕🥰💕

[@smchalk3535]

I made a scrap sampler!! I used it up. I may make another one. Love how beautifully simple this is

[@anntowle1706]

I enjoyed watching this today. I love the eco-printed paper, it's just beautiful. I ran across this video today and thought you might enjoy the Tudor-era paper making, printing, and bookbinding. Those segments are between approximately the 25 and 45-minute marks on the video.

[@annaengberg]

Gorgeous journal! Perfect as a gift. :) Thank you for the inspiration! These papers, the eco dyed, they are fab! Looking forward to the next video! :)

[@cmarlow41]

This is the first video that makes me actually want to make a junk journal. Appears to be easy and useful. I will not search your videos for "scrap Sample(r)"

[@sandraterwilliger4879]

Love your precision in all of your works! The best!

[@richardfinney5081]

Lynn here on my Hubby's phone mines playing up 😏 , I'm a fairly new subscriber and boy I'm glad I found you , I love how you do things a little faster than most , I've been watching people do this kind of thing for quite a while now but I've never got on with making one , I've done book covers and fabric books , with pockets through out to put your collected bit in , but not a journal as such , I'm just finishing a cover in Kaffes fabric , in blues I'm loving how that's turning out , I'm really liking textile art in my old age I'm 57, wish I'd been into it earlier , but I spent a lot of time with my mum and in the seventies where we live in Yorkshire England, it wasn't consider Ed a job , anyway I'm taking up your time I'll let you go 😊, keep the videos coming I'm loving them , sending hugs from England stay safe x

[@RustToStardust]

Thank you lady, you always inspire!

[@lori88ish]

Your eco prints are gorgeous, and the sewing the leaf pattern was an epic idea that I think I will use. The idea of making 12 so you have one for each month is fabulous idea too. Mostly I love the inspiration you always provide Nik Take Care Hugs and Smiles

[@allisonjames2923]

I do enjoy watching a crafty person who creates lovely things & also tosses in the word ‘plethora’ as well 😁

[@lorrainedurgee1761]

Great idea,glad your back.

[@laurasanchez2389]

Simply wonderful!!! 🌹

[@betzie2]

Love watching your videos!

[@bansheekate]

I love the way you stitched the cover! Great tutorial! Ty

[@christineschmidt1025]

This was my favorite video so far. I’m wanting to get back into junk journaling again.

[@christinecaronnabeard1369]

I love this, thank you, Nik!

[@MichelleB_96]

Gotta love a good gateway journal 😊

[@libra74677]

That turned out beautiful!

[@fluffyspit]

I love your creativity, inspiration and humour…thank you,x

[@nancarson514]

Great idea 12 journals. WooHoo a new crime mystery coming soon.

[@jhowell1321]

I've decided to do art/junk journaling to go with the poetry I write (spurred on by a local women's empowerment art exhibit coming up soon!). So I landed here and am learning so much watching your process...and very entertained by commentary like "reeked of effort" and the Wagner 😅 I am not, I repeat, I am not a visual artist really, but have done some easy crafting and really enjoy it. Thank you for the learning and inspiration!

[@tricias1]

Nik!!! My green file folders just arrived today from Amazon! I was just trying to figure out what to make for Christmas gifts for friends! You've read my mind !! ❤️

[@tiantuatara]

I love your "extras" and "unnecessaries" as they are cool ideas and inspiration for creativity. Very fun!

[@marmaz57]

Nik - you are so inspiring! Thank you for these wonderful ideas!

[@tuthillg]

Love the beauty of nature and the eco prints! TFS the inspiration!

[@reeree6682]

Great idea for all!

[@Valeri4561]

Love the craft time mystery video's. Can't wait for that one. Also want to say even though you may not be a beginner as I am not, you can still be inspired and learn from others. for instance....I am working on a cute give-a-way for Halloween for a few of my friends and family. I was just this morning wondering how to do a quick and cool cover for it. While pondering, I decided to do my morning cruse on KZbin. And.... this video really gave me an idea to use the file folder cover to place the Halloween front I just finished. Thanks for the inspiration and as previously mentioned, you can never think that you can't learn from a beginner's video if you are an experienced book maker. I just learned a lot!!! YAY!!! Thanks for the idea Nik!!!

[@colleencasey7019]

Thanks for sharing Nik!! Love it.

[@secondhandrose6214]

oh you.... you did it again I literally have to make a gift for tomorrow.... and I'm a last minute kinda gal.... now I know exactly what I'm making ! Yay !

[@bhanani5480]

This whole video was AWESOME, I made my very my own JJ (but standard TN size) from my hoarding clearing up and it turned pretty cool. I love the ideas in this video and I'm gonna have a go at making some tea stained paper for my next journal 👍🥰

[@elizatgilbert]

Love all of this, but I especially LOVE the leaf stitching!!!

[@juliannearlene7244]

Such clear and simple insructions.Thanks!

[@LamiaFox]

Nik! Thanks again for a great video. What an amazing idea to use this as a year long journal! I’m thinking it would be great to make it with an elastic to hold the pages in so they can be swapped out easily. I think I would also make a master binder, as it were, to put all of the individual journals into as well.

[@katmarj2937]

So pretty! Simple, but with some elegant details.

[@jnails4u]

You continue to inspire! Wonderful ideas! Thank you for sharing. ❤️

[@pamyaun936]

Loved it!!!

[@judyandersen3842]

You are awesome!great journal and great ideas! 🤗

[@bybeebooks]

This was so helpful! Thank you, Nik.

[@catherinekelly8097]

Great idea and congratulations!

[@jodiecleman1344]

I have news for you . You are one of my junk journal pushers. I have several you guys have me hooked.

[@TheRubeeRose]

this is a great idea - thanks for sharing!

[@deneanefrost3891]

Love the idea of the file folder and such a quick gift. I need to dye some paper

[@KimberlyInSoCal310]

This is just a lovely journal, and the scrap sampler is as well! You have such great ideas all the time. Love your channel and watching you create!

[@janpresley-davis5803]

Thanks ❤ great inspiration and instructions

[@lynnemiles8065]

Great ideas - inspiring as usual - thank you

[@lindasmith6786]

Lovely journal, thank you for some inspiration. I can't wait to gather all my bits and bobs together to try this.

[@cheriefruehan]

Love the color palette...the prettiest junk journal I've seen so far! Thanks for sharing! :)

[@lorifitzgibbon3085]

Thank you! This is the first video I've watched and I'm hooked! Such a great idea saving them or giving as a gift.

[@jillymck51]

Thank you so much for your fabulous ideas. I love your style.❤

[@doreethorpe4800]

Love this idea! Thanks as always for the great inspirations. Looking forward to the next mystery video.

[@pma613]

Great ideas, much appreciated 🌱💛

[@gigidtx]

🌼 Thank you, this is perfect for teaching beginners!

[@desismdesignbydesireelouis66]

Great job as usual Nik thank you

[@lisastevens2607]

Excellent idea, making 12 for the year ❤.

[@ramonakearns2101]

Loved this video You kept it simple yet interesting.

[@lauryburg6185]

Thank you for this tutorial! I’m motivated to create my first journal! ❤❤❤

[@MsWolvirene]

Exactly what I was looking for ..just something easy and fast to make for a few gifts for friends...thank you

[@StellasScrappyCrafts]

I love that journal

[@alidaesparragoza6848]

Thanks from Margarita Island Venezuela

[@wandaspencer9523]

Very inspiring! Thanks for sharing.

[@LadyJsundriesandoddments]

i love simplicity and this is simply perfect. thank you for sharing. Looking forward to more mystery stories, you do them so well.

[@karenbelbin6790]

wow. just beautiful 💕

[@Elleffe]

I absolutely love the twelve journals idea for 2023 both for myself and as a present - lovely video as always, filled to the brim with great tips and inspiration

[@KimGibsonfiberlover]

You know I learn something every time I watch you! You are amazingly talented, and I appreciate your hard work and sharing.

[@geridevries839]

I do enjoy your videos! I always learn something and your sense of humor is perfect for me! TFS! Hugs from South Dakota

[@janeb7633]

Thanks for the inspiration.

[@TwobitsTiger]

This is such a cool product!!! Tyfs ❤

[@colleenmorrison312]

Love this!

[@clarewalker5903]

I LOVE this! And I'm thinking how good this would be in our newborn family book club. We could all do it! Thanks so much for sharing your ideas and enthusiasm. Love, love love!