Start to Finish Christmas Journal - Cover from a Cracker Box! - Part 1

[@quiltingjen]

Oh Gayle I just love your chattering whilst working. I am so glad I am not the only one who does that whilst working away. Love your videos.

[@jatzygirl3120]

Morning Gayle. I'm really happy to see you make this cover. It's spine is so wide. Lots of filling up the signatures.

[@christel1841]

I am enjoying watching the process beginning to end. Look forward to the next part. Thank you...

[@cathyforbes2856]

I LOVE that pinecone fabric!

[@brigitteardeche1630]

Very very beautiful work, i love your journals and thank you for your videos 👌👌👌👏👏👏👏👏👏❤

[@sueataylor8754]

Wow, good morning Gayle, this oldie but goodie Christmas journal popped into my feed this morning. Loving this!!!.

[@jkelley431]

I love watching your process!!! Thank you!

[@sunnysmilesstudio4115]

I love, love, LOVE this cover, Gayle! What great creativity you put into it!

[@susanriis8984]

Great video! I learned a lot. Now I am on to Part 2. 😎

[@fazestorm4441]

That is turning out so pretty

[@DebbyLong777]

I am getting so addicted to watching you. I have to tell you, browsing and learning more about JJ, I am comparing everyone’s work to your gorgeous work and your flair and details. ❤️

[@veronicawhite398]

Beautiful work, Gayle!

[@mrsgigi8363]

This project is going to be really fun to follow. It’s always a bit harder with a journal for a man. TFS!!

[@natalieanneshaw7879]

Hi gayle this is a cool journal 😊❤

[@OG-ux8sf]

Ready to start making this. Thank you, Gayle

[@gilledmonds4201]

Glad to know that there are other people who have difficulty finding specific embellishment, particularly ones that were seen just a few days ago! Love the journal so far. Thanks for the tutorial.

[@milliemcgillivray9276]

So beautiful. I love it!

[@kimcataldo3316]

I love that you you're showing us your process. It really helps to see it step by step. Thank you! Can't wait to watch it all!

[@carolynnixon7095]

Watching you design and construct the cover was very helpful. Thank you for sharing!

[@pattekennedy1948]

Love your work.

[@beyesh3760]

❤❤❤ LOVE this cover. 😊😊

[@Pamcreatesjournals]

Beautiful!

[@rosbarkla9741]

Hi Gayle-Love the cover. I am so looking forward to watching the journal all come together.

[@maryg.249]

Gayle, I always always enjoy your videos! Thanks for taking us alone on the journey! Blessings, Mary

[@conniesholl3409]

Pretty, pretty!

[@jessjtadesigns]

Goodie!! This will help me, and I'm making one along with you, Gayle!🙏💖👏 thank you so much!

[@loriemt]

This album is so much fun. Can't wait to see your progress. Didn't realize you lived somewhat close to me.

[@gayleagostinelli_ct]

Where are you, Lori? ❤️ Montana too!

[@reneecash1841]

That’s going to be awesome. You are the first one that I’ve seen to do one for a man. What a wonderful present it’s going to be. I love it!

[@roseanndeighan5872]

Great series of JJ 😍

[@kandyhernandez-quijano1067]

Ohhh a Christmas journal. Inhave been waiting all day for one of your tutorials. Haha!!! Your brighten my day!

[@jillstewart7355]

Ooooooooo, this is going to be Sooooooo good! Love watching your videos! Blessings Jill

[@junebamburg1704]

Beautiful! You are so daring with your patterns and colors and they always look great. I am learning so much from your videos, now if I could stop watching long enough to do a project. Thank you for your teaching.

[@maryellencookmeynig9034]

This is absolutely gorgeous. Thank you for sharing.

[@DawnHCreates]

This is just beautiful! Love the process and didn’t mind seeing the stitching process too! TFS

[@marilynziesmer287]

Beautiful start...love that pinecone material. Can't wait to see more. Thanks for sharing.

[@tfntexas]

What a great beginning...glad you’re doing a series on this beautiful journal!

[@cazyoung5887]

Stunning tutorial thanks for taking us through you journeys start xx

[@shirleyhaberle86]

I live going on adventures with you!! Beautiful

[@fabriclaceinkpapermicheles8251]

I love the way you stop and think things through before just rushing into just gluing things down! Lol - nothing like the way I do it! I'm looking forward to crafting along with you while you work on this journal.

[@maureenscraftycottage9520]

Oh my goodness I was so wrapped up in that Gayle I didn’t want it to end, love love love it x

[@gayleagostinelli_ct]

Not to worry, Maureen! There's about nine other videos in this series! Lol!!! ❤️

[@TexJudy]

So happy to see another tutorial series. I've already watched this once, but just had to come back and watch again and then get caught up on this project. Thanks bunches!

[@CarmenPaz]

Wonderful result! I love it.

[@Cyrilmc222004]

Gayle that’s so awesome and fantastic and stunning....... I really love 💕 this.....I’m going out with my little Jack Russet now, and I’ll watch the other half later. xx Mags

[@artzology]

Just beautiful Gayle! I'm going to enjoy this series! tfs!

[@mkt39slp18]

I love that you are doing this. I am excited too. I watch all your videos. Thanks for so much insperation.

[@annalba]

I love the pinecone material , It is going to be awsome.

[@lornamikkelson5690]

Yaaaay...a Christmas journal⛄⛄I'll be watching for each surprise you add🌲

[@valyvalou2270]

So happy to have found this episode...Dont understand why it wouldnt come up before. Thank you for answering my inquiry Absolutely love it.. thanks Gayle. Hugs from Oz

[@gailstubbings8606]

Gayle can't wait for this Christmas series enjoyed so much learning about the front cover huni i am excited for the next stage xxx

[@jgoetz123]

Love this idea for worn book cover!

[@sumayajc]

Its lovely - cant wait to attempt doing one for myself. Thank you Gayle for being an inspiration. Sending you loads of love from South Africa :)

[@cynthiamccoy845]

I'm excited about watching this series! Thanks for sharing!

[@juneribbons5196]

I love the paper choice for this journal. It does match the little book. Maybe little tiny screws in place of the brads would have worked.

[@mprairiedale]

This is wonderful to see start to finish!! Thank you!! The cover is beautiful!!

[@debbieevans4813]

Love Love this!!!

[@JamieLOVEUMOREJOURNALS]

Loving this.

[@JessicaHarris]

Love the cover - This is going to be fun to watch!

[@jneigler]

Gayle, this is so great. I totally enjoy watching this process! Thank you so much for sharing!

[@bertieboatright1206]

Love it you inspire me so , it like I can here the wheels turning when you get quite and when you are think .

[@yvonnedebruin595]

Just loved watching this and how it all comes together, I thought the red check didn't belong on the front but then you added the rest and it is wonderful, thank you for taking us along with you.

[@TheHippieGypsy]

Hi Gayle! Love this cover and how you used the original book front! It's going to be fab! Waiting for part 2! 😊

[@yomamadawg365]

what a wonderful cover...can't wait to see the rest in the series!!

[@cindyw6922]

Love this journal cover, thanks for sharing.

[@craftysenora1840]

I love that fabric with that particular cardstock. You are making it look really pretty! The name plate on that spot looks fabulous!

[@annkathy257]

Love the fabric and the bookplate! Enjoyed watching and learning!! 😊

[@kayhammock]

Hi Gayle. I've been bouncing back and forth watching the progress on your Christmas journal and it is so cool. I love how you Incorporated the book cover on to the cover of the journal. ☮️

[@coletteclark3528]

Your journal cover is absolutely gorgeous. Can't wait to see how the rest comes together. Thank you for always sharing your creative talent with us. :)

[@dboast0307]

This is awesome definitely inspiring me to make a Christmas journal for my mom this year

[@WoodlandInspired]

I'm gonna love this process thank you so much for sharing.

[@bhutko1973]

Love the cover!!! Really nice - Becky

[@barbaramoore3005]

That cover is so good, look forward to watching the inside process as it comes together.Thanks for sharing.

[@MissDaisyParsley]

So beautiful! I am thinking of getting my Christmas journal started as well before it gets too busy!

[@hawkeyestitcher7913]

So beautiful!!! Love it!!!!!!

[@CarolMartineArt]

Looking forward to the adventure...so ready to think ahead...Smiles, Gayle. CarolMartineArt

[@tracysmith1284]

Cheez it boxes work the best for all kinds of things but the instant spine is awesome for sure. I have made several jornals this way. Thank you for the tutorial 💞💐

[@lisaphillips7501]

What a stunning journal cover for a man, I love it and am so looking forward to seeing you create something special. Thank you Gayle from the the shires UK

[@joycecrull8986]

oh i love the cover! glad your back!

[@jenniferrichards-craftings9341]

Oh my gosh this is do beautiful! I love the Blue Fern paper you chose...perfection! Can't wait for your next epidode! TFS

[@Myworldinokc]

ur putting me in the Christmas mood.

[@juliechambers849]

just a tip, put a baby wipe on top of your Inkagold, it keeps it moist, hope this helps

[@sandy_521lakestreet]

SO excited, I just emptied half of my craft room so I could bring in all of my Christmas stuff for my DD! Cannot wait to craft with you! WHO_HOO! I am SO ready for the holidays!!!! Sandy

[@lottiefaith6935]

It's so interesting watching you make a journal from scratch. That lace is the perfect touch on the inner spine, not feminine at all and the tea stain makes it lean more toward masculine. I love the way you incorporated the old cover of the book and the red gingham behind it brings out the red in the cover. I love the crocheted lace on the front coming to a point. The way you put the name plate on it almost looks like an old fashion ornament. : )

[@efi235]

Gayle you are so sweet!:) I love watching your vids and tuts. I am so lucky that I find you (and Artymaze). It's not only the amazing quality of the work you do but also your attitude and the whole experience you give us when you build a project. You are the best. Thank you for sharing:) keep up the good work. Cheers.

[@janetmiller7577]

Absolutely love this Gayle 😍Love Christmas journals. I'm looking forward to going along with you as you make this journal. Thank you so much for letting us share in your creativity process.😊🌸💕

[@debbiesapp7109]

Thank you for sharing. Looking forward to watching this come together.. Your work is so beautiful .🎅🌹🌹🌹

[@tuthillg]

Ho, ho, ho! We're getting in the Christmas spirit now! You are inspiring me to get busy on a Christmas journal. Loving that you are doing a series. I just finished one with Carol Tinson (SewCarol) and just have the cover to finish up on my 1930s journal. TFS, Gayle!

[@ashleymohr5327]

I love it!! This is sooo cute! I am gonna have to make one now 😆

[@maggiequilts]

Fabulous Gayle! I love it ❤️😍❤️

[@karensallows9348]

This is going to be fun. 😺

[@carollaws838]

it looks beautiful!!

[@sonialynnstation9905]

Wow! Watching this has been an adventure! How do you keep all of your supplies at your finger tips! You have so so so much! ❤️❤️❤️

[@sharoncarroll8892]

You could also use some grosgrain ribbon for a man ; stripes or checks . ? Thin flannel ; just a narrow mini strip . You might consider getting a drimel drill for situations like the thick chip board .

[@pambutler3760]

Love it, cannot wait to do one! Love the memories it looks so perfect where you put it! Meant to be!❤️❤️🎅🏻

[@sylviasmith5443]

Thank you for your reply, I’m in the process of watching pt2 of the Xmas journal when I’m finished with the 3rd I’ll be heading to my local Hobby Lobby here in beautiful lake Havasu City. Have a wonderful day.

[@AFREEME22]

Could you do a video to show how you prepare the Fabric paper to make book covers?

[@gayleagostinelli_ct]

AFREEME I already have one, darlin'! There's a tutorial on my channel on making fabric paper. I'm not sure of the exact name, but if you search my channel for tutorial-fabric paper, you should find it. ❤️

[@greenfire6545]

Thank you Gayle!!

[@crochetingmemorieswithcj6408]

Another great episode. Just an idea that you could put a coffee cup on your desk so you can put your glue in it upside down.

[@gayleagostinelli_ct]

CJ, yes! I actually do that with my Aileens glue. The FabriTac is tricky because if it's upside down, it flows out too fast. Actually really good to lay it on its side, but I never remember to do that! Thanks for watching, my friend! Hugs! ❤️

[@grenaesjournals2726]

Really enjoying this series. Christmas journals are my favorites! I love “sitting in” on your design process. Thanks, Gayle!!

[@Canadian693]

Love this and love watching you create! I made a junk journal with thin cardboard, which I covered with fabric and then realized I wanted to put a book plate on the front cover, so I put brads through the holes of the book plate and glued the book plate down with E6000 and it held extremely well. TFS!

[@charlenemays481]

I enjoyed this so much. I like your thoughts , talking it through I do the same thing lol. I'm working along with you on this. I got some great fabric at the senior citizens center the other day will be perfect for a Christmas journal. Thanks for doing this! ! : ) )