Step By Step - How I Make A Little Golden Book Junk Journal - Cover and Signatures - Full Process!

[@DaisyLuvsCrafts]

Hi Lily! I absolutely love your method of altering the Little Golden Books! Saving the spine, hooked me to your channel! One thing that I do is that I add an ‘extension’ to the front and back covers so that I won’t have to fold or cut the pages. So far, it’s worked out for me. Thanks for all your amazing videos!

[@LilianGuerrero]

That is such a great idea! Thank you for sharing your technique. 😊

[@JanetKempf]

How do you extend the covers

[@DaisyLuvsCrafts]

@@JanetKempfIt’s a bit hard to explain, but I’ll try…I cut 2 pieces of chipboard (about 1 1/2” wide and 8” long). I then cover them with cardstock that complements the LGB and I use Power Tac glue to adhere on the inside edge (about 5/8” in) of the front and back covers. This way you’ve technically added 7/8” to the front and back covers to accommodate the size of the pages.

[@mariarapp3090]

We welcomed our first grandbaby in September, and I found 3 Little Golden Books at a thrift shop: new baby, Christmas, and tea party. I am looking forward to making some memories with her and these books! Thank you for these wonderful instructions!

[@LilianGuerrero]

Oh, how precious. Congratulations! You’re going to make some beautiful journals and memories.

[@StitchedWithSabrina]

Amazing work! Beautifully done! I’ve been rescuing damaged little golden books from antique malls and thrift stores! I’ve only made one into a junk journal, but will be doing so many more in 2025! Love your process! I also preserved the golden spine of the one I did! It’s a treasure to keep! ❤

[@LilianGuerrero]

Thank you so much! I'm so glad to know you have saved the golden spine! Happy Holidays!

[@Ddouglas0302]

Wow….I’m first ❤….good morning! I love to do these kind of crafts! Thank you for sharing this with all of us!

[@LilianGuerrero]

Yay! Thank you for being here.

[@mothermarsha100]

My “gentleman” friend..we’re too old for boyfriend..watched your video with me again this morning..he zipped to Habitat..brought home 25 Golden Books and 5 smaller Golden Books..for a Steal!! ..I’m stoked!!

[@LilianGuerrero]

WOW! I am so happy for you! That's a fantastic find! I hope my "gentleman" fiend is also watching and reading your comment and is inspired to do the same for me. hehehe :D

[@rhondaeaton4708]

Great video, thank you. I especially appreciate seeing the “mistakes”, as I learn so much more from them. We all make them so thank you for your transparency!

[@LilianGuerrero]

I’m glad it inspired you! We all make mistakes, it’s part of the learning process. 😊

[@mytruenorth696]

I so enjoy your videos and your joyful presentation! My older sister was also in kindergarten in 1973 and was forced to be right handed though she was clearly a lefty. By the time I went through school six years later, I guess the tide had changed. Thank you for your tutorial!

[@LilianGuerrero]

I'm glad you enjoy my videos, thank you. It's amazing how much things have changed over time. My sister is five years younger and is left handed. ;)

[@tamisylvester2293]

Best tutorial I have ever watched, thank you!!!!

[@LilianGuerrero]

Wow, thank you! I’m so glad you enjoyed it! 😊

[@aracelisperez3080]

Thank you so much for this video. Love how you explained it and how excited you sound explaining it. And it shows That you love what you do. So awesome. ❤

[@LilianGuerrero]

Thank you! I love making these journals! 😊

[@debrabryant4274]

Thank you so much for showing how to make a golden book journal. I have never done one of those so I Thank you for showing how😊

[@LilianGuerrero]

You're so welcome! It'll be awesome if you're going to try it! 💖

[@cynthiamiller9260]

Your video is so pleasant and easy to watch and understand. So happy I mistakenly kicked myself out of a video I was watching and landed on your channel, I look forward to watching all of them. Great job all the way around,

[@LilianGuerrero]

I'm so happy to hear that! 😊 Thank you for being here!

[@psivage]

Love your book!Great way to do the spine,! Thanks for sharing! 😊

[@LilianGuerrero]

I'm so glad you liked it!

[@Kim-hg2uw]

I watched your previous video on how to save the LGB spine, and it inspired me to make one for my granddaughter who will be born March 2025. I’ve already started on it with the gender reveal and her ultrasounds. I want to thank you for sharing your creativity and positivity. Always look forward to watching your videos. Thanks again.❤️

[@LilianGuerrero]

That’s so sweet! I bet it will be a treasured keepsake. Thank you so much for supporting my KZbin channel!

[@mariedavis577]

Thank you for the Fun and Informative Live Video! Very inspiring and appreciated! 👍😊

[@LilianGuerrero]

I appreciate the kind words, thank you!

[@mariedavis577]

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[@susanhill5958]

This was awesome! Thank you ❤

[@LilianGuerrero]

You're so welcome! I'm so glad you enjoyed it!

[@mothermarsha100]

Soo excited for this project! I found a Nutcracker Golden Book a month ago!! Excited for this!

[@LilianGuerrero]

I bet that Golden Book will make a beautiful journal! 😍

[@MelissasMemoryJournals]

I absolutely LOVE your style and your enthusiasm!❤️

[@LilianGuerrero]

Thank you so much! I'm glad you enjoy my style!

[@sandeevargas8182]

Today I had purchased 4 Disney - themed GBs at a yard sale. Your video popped up tonight, and I was happy to see it. Guess there was a reason I bought the books today😍. Your video is terrific. TFS❣️❣️❣️

[@LilianGuerrero]

That's awesome, what a great find! You're going to make some beautiful journals! 💖

[@irispruneda4111]

Thanks for sharing your process 🤩

[@LilianGuerrero]

You're so welcome! I hope it inspires you to make your own journal.

[@diannekevwitch6958]

You are the sweetest voice.

[@LilianGuerrero]

You are so kind! Thank you!

[@donnarunyan3065]

Sweet as can be!

[@LilianGuerrero]

Thank you so much!

[@joanclairehughes4218]

Thank you so much .A very thorough tutorial..💚

[@LilianGuerrero]

I'm so glad you found it helpful!

[@PopleBackyardFarm]

This is fun I guess to make golden book journals

[@LilianGuerrero]

Yes! 😊😊😊

[@vickmo1006]

Thanks lily I love your videos and ideas

[@LilianGuerrero]

I'm glad you enjoy them! 😊 Thank you!

[@CozyCabin]

Love your video and your tutorial is wonderful!!! 😃 Thank you for sharing!! Merry Christmas!! 🤗♥️🎄

[@LilianGuerrero]

Happy holidays! Thank you so much!

[@camiliacarrero6480]

Sending warms hugs Lilli

[@LilianGuerrero]

You are so sweet! Thank you!

[@ISayToMyself]

I’m looking forward to this! ❤

[@LilianGuerrero]

Thank you!!

[@harleymarhjj]

Love!!❤❤

[@LilianGuerrero]

Thank you!

[@irisn3188]

❤ Thank you! I’m making a Taylor Swift golden book journal. (My first golden book) Here’s an amateur tip with the staples- I cut one end of staple and with pliers slide the whole staple out. It worked well and did not damage the spine 👍🏼

[@LilianGuerrero]

I’m so glad you liked the video and that you’re making your own journal! Thank you for the tip!

[@kristiwilliams9626]

I found your channel because I just made my December Daily out of this book. Mine is dated 1964. I use binder rings to put my books together. That way I can add or subtract pages as I go. I have made about a dozen of these.

[@LilianGuerrero]

Wow! That's amazing! You've made so many! Thank you for being here and watching my videos! 😊

[@joannsanders242]

Thank you for this! I was always confused about how big to make the actual pages. You just showed me how to make them the exact same size as the book. Duh!! 😂😂😂

[@LilianGuerrero]

I'm glad my video made sense and you found it helpful, thank you! 😊

[@kelliecorum5427]

❤ TFS

[@LilianGuerrero]

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[@tamisylvester2293]

Thx you!

[@LilianGuerrero]

You're so welcome! 😊

[@roseannabrown6554]

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[@LilianGuerrero]

[@marischmaltz]

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[@LilianGuerrero]

;) Thank you for watching!

[@jacquelineremus8674]

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[@LilianGuerrero]

Thank you!

[@michellehobbs4377]

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[@LilianGuerrero]

Thank you! 😊

[@PamBarnhill]

This was great! Questions: is there a reason not to cut the book pages on the interior edge? There was almost a half inch of blank space there from the old binding so you would lose less design on the page. I was trying to think if there is a reason not to cut from the inside. Hope this makes sense.

[@LilianGuerrero]

Thank you for being here and watching my video. I'm so glad to know my video inspired you to think of other great options. And Yes! Of course you can cut from the inside. I don't because the pages are already folded but there are several other ways to avoid cutting the pages as well. I may demonstrate in a future video. That was a great question. Thank you!

[@PamBarnhill]

@@LilianGuerreroyes after I posted the question I figured it out - the fold! 😂 Thanks. It was fun to watch. I picked up a book at a thrift store yesterday so I am going to give it a go.

[@teriglawe-jy5mh]

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[@LilianGuerrero]

Thank you for being here!

[@dalewilletts9009]

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[@LilianGuerrero]

Thank you!!

[@Freddybender123]

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[@LilianGuerrero]

Thank you!

[@Karen3263]

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[@LilianGuerrero]

Thank you! 😊

[@teatimeontablemountain9205]

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[@LilianGuerrero]

Thank you so much!

[@MelissasMemoryJournals]

Hi Lily. I don’t think the book is as old as you think because there is a bar code.

[@LilianGuerrero]

Yes, you are correct. It's vintage but It's copyright 1964 and the twelfth reprint in 1981. ;)

[@kelliecorum5427]

❤ TFS

[@LilianGuerrero]

Thank you! 😊

[@jacquelinekeatingdouglas4366]

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[@LilianGuerrero]

Thank you so much!

[@mariachinchilla6472]

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[@LilianGuerrero]

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[@pinkbunny0939]

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[@LilianGuerrero]

🫶 Thank you!

[@sherryvanderpool8644]

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[@LilianGuerrero]

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