Snippet Rolls - the Quick and Dirty Booksmith Method - Tutorial

[@betsyturner2747]

as I watch the trimming process I'm thinking with a scanner, scan the piece before you cut into strips and make some decorative paper first.

[@debbiehammond7375]

I think your piece as a whole, (before you cut into strips) would have made a gorgeous journal cover! Fabric snippets always looked so intimidating to me, but you made it look so simple! Thank you!

[@andreasutter8411]

Because I needed another thing to try.... thank you. It's beautiful and I added this to my actual 'journal of things I really want to do'!

[@shannonfinn4316]

That is so gorgeous. I am a quilter and it reminds me a bit of crazy quilting. Love, love, love it! Cool T shirt BTW.

[@patrice8257]

Murphy's law of sewing....."As you sew, so shall you rip" and ..."if there's anything hanging(even fingernails) the damn thread will ALWAYS find it!!" Love your channel Nb

[@matildagentle3816]

Never ever do my days go as planned. Those wrenches keep dropping from the sky. Your strips are amazing!

[@nancylemieux8058]

wOoooH! Make a real wide Snippet Roll -Journal Cover!!! .....Book spine!! and Journal pockets! Etc....etc. Small snippets BIG snippets! Love it!!

[@helenthompson5532]

I have just discovered you and a kindred spirit. You r right my day never goes as planned and if I muck it up it’s a ripper 😂😂😂🤪😜🤓😜

[@vickifallon9182]

This was one of the best tutorials I have seen on ephemera. So organic and time saving.

[@susanmary4752]

Fantastic way to use up scraps...so adorable!

[@cindyparry5325]

You are not the only one. My day never, never, never goes as planned. I'm tangled constantly just like your thread.

[@betienne3295]

Oh my goodness gracious Nik! I am trying to catch up on some of your videos and just found this one. I am interested in learning how to make these snippets but just had to pause you for a moment to share the thought that just popped into my head. Back in the dark ages my Mom first taught me to iron blouses, skirts, sheets...*sigh*. This was a chore I never liked. Yet here I am watching you iron something you won't even wear! Am I the only one who sees the irony? 😉

[@SweeTart77kkibble]

Great time to practice those embroidery stitches and all kinds of fun when hubby wants action adventure movie and you don’t. But you agree anyway. Cuz tomorrow it’s Little Women for the win! When it’s my turn to choose.

[@luannapierce2544]

Letting you know that you sound exactly like I did self-sabotaging in every way until I learned to love myself, ROFLMAO, however, if you do not keep up with it with daily practice you can fall back into wondering how in the world self-sabotaging ends up happening to me so very consistently. Found out it is in the way we talk to ourselves in our minds and also out loud, that does that to us. Yeah, I know, WHO knew?? LOL Like you, I could make my frustrations sound funny and there is a secondary benefit to that as most people can relate to frustration but also do not make it sound near as funny. Speaking of FUN... love your punny shirt. I watched another snippet roll maker that layered the fabric to add more texture and depth to the snippets. For instance, she laid pieces of lace overtop the fabric she sewed with a machine down the length of the roll, in the middle to make the snippets stay attached to the base, then sewed with ivory thread down either side of the lace. Then began to add things pictures and words from the designer sheets she printed on some muslin fabric after resizing them on her silhouette and that is where she lost me, as I do not have a silhouette machine. She adheres the fabric to the fabric pictures and words with a zig-zag stitch and then embellished then with glitter fabric paint. " So stinkin cute" and not too frou-frou. Loved it. Love the simplicity and the authenticity of yours lol, as it looks ones women did back when wagon trains rolled updated for tremendous ease of doing it, love the look of yours, which for those women was not such a time suck as they did it one or three pieces at a time and put it away until they had more pieces to work with. Lord knows they had far more to do then we do as they had to go to the creek for water! Be that as it may, I truly do think your snippet roll is lovely. Have fun with the process and it does not seem as much of a time suck... IF you enjoy what you are doing it is not wasted time. Having said that, I have to get back to the project of reclaiming my house from crafting, so thank you for the reminder to be gentler to myself so I self-sabotage less. Back to praising myself for every little thing and remembering that everything happens in "the divine right order", even the time sucks are there to play a role in that. Thanks for the tip with the lightweight iron-on adhesive! I so enjoyed your video! Wrote below as you asked your viewers to if they identified with you. Oh, I so do. My life has not gone as planned, not even close as it blew up a few times. Make a new plan is all I can do and keep my sanity or what passes for it. Just love you, Nik. Thanks again!

[@randomgirll3123]

I love your shirt! I also love how you take a whole bunch of scraps and somehow put them together into something super beautiful and cohesive.

[@debbiecyr4643]

I have been watching your work for many months and your style is so cool. I am trying this method tomorrow. Not sure what I will do with it. Maybe display it on my desk at work and see how my co-workers like this. I will give you all the credit if people ask me where I got the idea!! I know I love this.

[@EE-hi4re]

I wrap it around a large vintage wooden bobbin and hang it up

[@Maraaha55]

Nik, I like your style - your eye for beauty, AND your relaxed, self deprecation and humour. Your videos are fun and approachable, Enjoyed spending some time with you and your art. For the life of me I cannot see the POINT of a snippet roll, but it works as art, and could be a lovely idea for a gift - or to wrap a gift - that is both stunning and inexpensive - in nearly everything but time! Apart from the Dreaded Dust, I think your ribbon would look great hanging on a wall, or as a picture frame, book mark, notebook cover, etc etc. Actually, if it's robust enough, could make a fantastic belt, or garment edging - though ... Washing. Mind you, up until the 1900's (ish) lace edgings were only ever tacked on petticoats and dresses, because they would be removed before garments were washed so that they could be washed separately. Should still be possible for special stuff, surely, even given the current lack of servants ? :) Fun to play with, but, oh yes, it could be a time suck.

[@kathyjean4785]

How beautiful!! I could see pieces of that on note cards, as book marks, in a picture frame❤️❤️❤️

[@sharonrazmzan8097]

Snippets rule as does your shortcut! Beautiful as always. Thanks again for a fantastic down and dirty hack.

[@LilianGuerrero]

I like this. Anything and everything counts. Everyone has their own technique but yours is my fave. Thanks!

[@mercysawme1]

My days never ever go as planned, work days, play days, doesn’t matter!!! But it’s always fun to watch you!,,

[@patriciahavill8099]

Oh my gosh, what a thing of beauty . I made one a few months ago and it was all lace and beads etc , the only thing I had to wrap it on was a very small wooden rolling pin, was about 5inches long . It’s lovely . I like your style though. I’ll be watching for more fro Australia .

[@bettyalvarez7160]

Great way to do snippet roll. I love doing it with my grand daughter and let her pick the pieces. She loves doing that… thank yo for sharing.

[@damepasty9203]

The best laid plans of crafters and moms NEVER ever goes according to plan. I'm living proof. Love this snippet idea!

[@DonnaJo3452]

I mostly play with paper. I often cut them into particular lengths, like two and three inches, and then use those “snippets” as a focal point on journal cards, pockets, in my journals! It is so fun! You have great suggestions also!

[@RustyBellyDance]

Lol!! Gild The Lily, Nic! Gild the Lily!!......Love it. You, Ma'am are a Genius!! Inspiration oozes from those there fingers of yours!!

[@aalemap1]

This is just fabulous...... As soon as I saw it..... I envisioned a..... No..... I'm not giving my idea away..... Can't wait to make it....lol.

[@lindagiles1911]

Wonderful? I love the way you made strips from the rectangle allowing colours and patterns to randomly reappear. Donna knotted up your thread for sure. The only sure fire thing in my day is feed the cat before anything else! Then it's random mayhem for the next few hours. Bit like a snippet strip of life l guess!

[@barbaracarroll6026]

Love this! If you did a wider version, you could print photos on some muslin and then affix those, telling a story! I see a new project on my list. Now if I can just find that photo fabric printing tutorial....she said as time continued to get sucked away......thanks!!

[@bettymetz3746]

This is an old video, so I don’t know if you even read comments, but HAVE to say my days often feel like your…… nothing goes right!!!!! I love these snippets.

[@Craftylisa69]

I’ve gathered my snippets my bond sticky stuff and am going to have a go 👍🏻 Thankyou from your “ friend” here in the uk 🥰

[@jenniferwatson7118]

You're not the only one... twice in two days I've had things 'catch' in impossible ways. AAAGGGHHH!!! LOVE the snippet roll.

[@cfeaston1602]

Really genius! Love this!!! "...Time suck of epic proportions!" Hahaha!!! Like we really need to go that route this time of year!!! In between the planning, shopping, creating gifts, parties, etc., I think I'll squeeze a 40-hour project in! 😂 😂😂 I will stick to the quick and easy route, thanks Nik! Loved the Franken-paper, and now the Franken-snips! So great, always!!📝📏📖🎄⭐

[@barbaraszijarto4003]

This is a great idea for covering a picture frame to display my inherited buttons.

[@glittermama]

Brilliant!! I love this!!! My favorite part is when the thread got caught in the charm!! Feels like home to me!

[@marthamanigross]

I like this method. I’ve never made one but want to. I have a lot of fabric! Thanks for sharing. I have to add, the mom at me is screaming and you about the way you use your ruler and rotary cutter. Never, ever roll it toward you. Away is the safest way! ❤️

[@ArteoMixedMediaArt]

This is absolutely beautiful!!! I LOVE IT!!! 😍

[@hummerklein2567]

Going to spend today watching some old well not so old videos this is fabulous and thank you for sharing this with me today it’s lovely and so very meaningful. God bless you on this beautiful Resurrection Sunday . May your be filled with making lovely memories of the future your about to make. 🤪🙏🎸✌️

[@lililijo]

it's a great idea for people who find it harder to be random because it is straight lines. I like that. still looks amazing just in a different way.

[@margaretcavin2231]

I don’t think you need to do anything in particular with snippets. They just are. If you make one and do the embellishments and take the time to put your heart into it, what a wonderful gift to give to a special friend. And, like Nik says, you can tie them on a package or anything else you may want to add something extra to.

[@jeannieferdinande5805]

Would love it as a cover...the scanning of it before you cut is a great idea...fun video❤️are you kidding, plans are not in my wheelhouse, but the results are usually rewarding and satisfying ❤️

[@crab3696]

Your snippet roll with just the fabric looked great... it's really a brilliant idea ... love it!!

[@maggiequilts]

I love the way you assembled this, im going to try it your way instead of sewing little bits at a time. Thanks Nick ❤️💋😍🇨🇦🎄⭐️❤️

[@elysiawilby4132]

Wow Nic, that bow is never coming off! It's beautiful as usual. X

[@HISIAM888RUHIS888]

What a Wonderful Idea!! Thanks for Sharing Your Creativity with us!! Love Your Style & Textures!! Can’t wait to try doing this!!💓😍

[@paulaneary7877]

I like that you sewed on the picture, I never thought of sewing paper on these, that is great. HAHA! "Epic Time Suck" I am going to never forget that one when I get lost in the "Craft Vortex"

[@margoeastman923]

Simply gorgeous! I love your style. TFS...🌼

[@thelasthomelyhouse]

someone just linked this to me! Wonderful! xxx yet another thing for me to try! xxx

[@donnapusti7859]

You really have a knack for creating nostalgic looking pieces. I love all your work.

[@suzieq23ify]

love love love! You could use as a belly band (much smaller of course) in a vintage journal or just as an element to adorn your journal. I think I would cut them and use with my art. Thank you so much!!!

[@KarenShirey]

I love your snippet roll Nik! and 'specially the lily gilding 😬! and a larger version would be awesome wall hanging! P.S. my days never EVER go as planned. AND I am easily sidetracked as well.

[@tracytanasiychuk8253]

Lovely project. Blessings from Canada 🇨🇦

[@lisayarost1457]

This is gorgeous, Nik! I’m still waiting for you to start selling shirts that say, “I’m not your mom” in your store. NTBS merch FTW!

[@marilyn1228]

O.K. This is so fabulous, my heart is thumping!!!

[@candlekaren9]

Haha, yes Nik, there are days when everything ends up on the floor, how I don't know, I stick, cut or something else happens to my fingers, etc, that's when I yell "ah come on", growl and keep on keeping on! Lol. Of course we are all normal, sooooo craft on because some days it goes well, ah nice. Loved this tutorial, didn't know about these rolls, so knew you'd teach us how!!!!

[@cazyoung5887]

I love this so much I’m going to rummage through my scrap fabric and have a go thank you for showing us another beautiful tutorial xx

[@cottonconfetti]

This is a great way to make a snippet roll. I have been wanting to make one for ages, but they always look a bit fiddly! Thanks, Nik, for the great idea!

[@2ndChanceCrafting]

i love snippet rolls, yours is so gorgeous! Loved this video--gave me lots of ideas!

[@jaws842]

Thank you so much for this tutorial. I’ve learned so much from you and now journaling will be so much easier for me as a beginner.

[@christinesanchez4801]

Im a bit late (by a few years) to the the Journaling world and sewing "Snippet Roll!. and your channel. Thanks for sharing the tutural! I loved it

[@janb2162]

So much FUN!!!! I also tried this and really enjoyed this while watching TV news.

[@barbaracabrera207]

Gorgeous!!! Fantastic idea. Love, love, love it!!! Thx for video. Austin,TX USA

[@creatrixcorvusarts876]

Oh this is cool........I used to make crazy quilt bags, with hand embroidery (ain’t nobody got time for that any more....), this really reminds me of the piece work I would do, but done so much more quickly!!! This is a fun idea!

[@teresaalick5314]

This is such a great idea. I cannot wait to give it a go...thank you so much for sharing your ideas and techniques with us. You are one of my biggest inspirations. I love your style!!

[@sandrabeckerman4448]

I'm going to do something like this to make one of those dress extenders (a slip that hangs out the bottom of a shorter dress).

[@susanfree54]

Love this!! It's beautiful. This would make some beautiful bookmarks!

[@robinepling1210]

Fabulous thanks for sharing. So creative. And each one is unique like fingerprints! Lol.

[@adriennegonzales2636]

I could see this as being a good gift for a mixed media quilter! Or a trading item amongst scrappy quilters.

[@paulaneary7877]

Very Pretty! Thank you for sharing your talent!

[@shorebirds9485]

This was fun to watch. Thanks for the tutorial. I have all the supplies. Just need to do it. - Abby

[@laurieharris8569]

I love this time saving method! I have actually not done any of these snippet rolls yet but I am excited to try this method! Love your videos and your attitude! We all have days .... LOL!

[@lesleywade7350]

Thanking you for sharing the whole process of making snippets xxx

[@lisamorales3914]

The possibilities are endless and oh what fun!

[@marthakohlbrand6727]

I love this method. Beautiful. I have everything I need to get started. Thank you for such a creative tutorial.

[@Nevertoosweet2eat]

Thank you for sharing! Plus love your tee shirt! My favorite author. 👍🏻

[@KatheD]

:D - "quick and dirty booksmith method" - your sense of humor is delightful! and is only outshone by your inventive creativity

[@seekingart]

Now I HAVE to do snippets! I may be setting too grand a project for myself but was thinking of leaving several at the shorter length and sewing over a dowel for a wall hanging/Nanette

[@Cyrilmc222004]

Thank you so much Nik, I really really love 💖 your snippet roll, because you are really really stunning man..... and I’ve never seen these things made like you did so your so awesome 😎. xxx Mags

[@marykeaton9373]

Love this, Nik! I've made a fabric snippet before, as well as a couple of paper ones (using adding machine tape as the substrate), but I really like your method of starting with a block of collaged fabric as a much quicker way of getting the base done. Thanks so much for all you do and for sharing your beautiful work with us. Seeing a new Nik video posted always brightens my day! Merry Christmas and best wishes for a peaceful and blessed New Year!

[@JoAnn4gracenotperfectionm815]

Excellent snippet roll and love all the added items!! I will give this a go💕🐬

[@JunkJournalideas]

You're version is beautiful Nik, I love looking at these strips because i never worked out what to use them for (Donna)

[@helenspedding-lowe5469]

I have hand problems too - not easy is it? I also have numbness and can't feel my fingertips, small movements and handling tiny things is so difficult - but we find a way round. I love this, and I love you - you constantly make me laugh - especially your words - you crack me up! I NEVER plan my day because I know that Murphys Law will happen - if I plan then it NEVER happens - something always jumps out and sabotages my plans - so you're not alone babes! Thanks for your lovely videos - I am such a fan of yours xxxxx

[@lindadechow3703]

I like your method, for my larger pieces this makes sense. I have made the larger patched pieces for ribbons and bands, too. This is so pretty, thank you for the inspiration.

[@wondubarcrafts9259]

Awesome way to use up some scappy left over fabric's. Thanks for sharing this.

[@sandyheath9314]

I love snippet rolls and this one is beautiful.

[@wenncarne6644]

Another awesome tutorial Nik, my head is buzzing with ideas now with how I can use the fabric, snippet roll thingies😉 Great idea to use up all those little bits and pieces I can never seem to throw away. Thanks for sharing 🙏🌻

[@pokeyrella]

I love this‼️❤️‍🔥I’m going to my sewing room to try this today!!!😊

[@artymaze]

Wow! Love that you found a quicker way to do this. Brilliant tfs x

[@krissigallo7923]

I just love watching you work. It always gets my creativity flowing. Thanks for always sharing!

[@chloegrl1366]

Awesome video and loved no rules man..........Hobby Lobby just had fabric that was like that ticket paper really cute!!! That turned out wonderful love the paper and all the little goodies added to it.!!!! Can't wait to try! Thx for sharing

[@gonerustic]

Love your technique of doing the background by machine (even though I really enjoy hand stitching) 😊

[@barbaranoble9748]

Love your snippet roll! I saved some large spools that I had chains on. Great idea. tyfs

[@lynne3124]

You are truly inspiring Nik Thankyou.

[@robinsvintagejourney]

Love the tiny pics! ♥️

[@myporchprints-junkjournalt5340]

Decorating= "A time-suck of epic proportions." LOL!

[@margaretcavin2231]

I love snippets!! I’m so happy to see this. You’ve inspired me. I saw the t-shirt you are wearing on Pinterest and I thought of you.💝🎄

[@lorigordon1970]

What an awesome gift that would be. Such a cool idea. I love your videos so much.

[@erika3293]

What a great alternative way to do a snippet roll. Thanks so much for sharing!

[@gypsierosejane6703]

Your amazing at what you do. Very inspirational love. 💜

[@erlindaarmijo5876]

wow this is awesome i stopped making these cause i was cutting just to layer and this will be faster thank you.

[@danutashayler34]

Beautiful idea. Thanks Nik the Booksmith