Step by Step Junk Journal from Old Book

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0:00 - intro
0:49 - book cover
1:20 - random paper selection
1:41 - using newsprint & paper grain trick
8:56 - reinforcing cover spine
10:18 - folding papers; making signatures
12:25 - embellishing papers
14:54 - creating binding assembly
24:35 - making sewing hole template
26:00 - punching sewing holes in signatures
33:09 - attach fabric to spine piece
35:05 - sewing signatures to spine piece
39:24 - trimming pages
40:45 - installing text block into book cover
43:10 - inside book cover liner paper
47:32 - journal reveal
50:17 - outro

[@whatifitnt]

Who doesn’t have a stupid life now and then 😂 Many of us love your‘stupid life’ stories because we can relate... 👍🏼that’s why I’m still here after 5+ years...💝 Thanks, Nik 💞

[@NiktheBooksmith]

😄 I appreciate that, thank you!

[@jameemaree4602]

@@NiktheBooksmith does it have firmware or have updates options on it? My security cameras frequently quit working and that’s always what it ends up being. 🤦🏼‍♀️ Hope a mur$derer doesn’t come in when the cameras aren’t work sometime. Lord. Tech great. But tech pain in a$$

[@mariep-MAPAT]

Exactly my thoughts!

[@deborahpowell5564]

By the way Nik, I know you are not my mama but you are the whole reason I fell into the rabbit hole of junk journals. I don’t think I have ever told you. I was innocently researching book binding because (who knows why) I found a book on it at the thrift store and there you were in ALL your glory. I have watched you for years. Your books are really works of art.

[@NiktheBooksmith]

That is so great to hear, you made my day. Thank you!

[@bethrainbolt9642]

Love your life story's. I am having a bad migrane day and knowing someone else is having the same kinda of day makes me feel less alone in this world.

[@Aegopodium]

Another sufferer here! You are so not alone!!!!😘

[@kathryngehrke3922]

Umm, me too. I hope yours goes away real soon . 😣😥

[@marilynmaker5942]

Great video! I love that book cover, and first time I've seen 9 signatures sewn in. Love you and your channel, and like to hear your life/stories! 🥰

[@ScissorsAndSmiles]

Even several years into making junk journals myself, your videos still teach me something. I love your style.

[@wordscrafter]

ADHD IS a struggle!!! I've said it before, and I'll say it again - everything you create, imo, is better than what you can find in a commercial store. Your babies are completely gorgeous. I'm a paper crafter via scrapbooking who primarily creates cards now to raise $ for rescue people/organizations (I can't bear to see animals in distress, either). I could, however, go to jail to keep them out of harm's way. I digress. I also love making jounals, but it's been a while. My point - there's a card creator that regularly has story time. Love them. Likewise, your story times, whether they're struggles, which many of us can empathize with, or mysteries, or whatever, are always interesting and informative. Personally, I think stories help us to connect. If the nay sayers don't like them, they can turn off the volume and turn on the cc's. You do you and we're here to support you. This is way after the fact, but I hope your headache went away quickly. As a migraine sufferer, I really feel for those who also have them. Sorry for the long post!

[@cat3crazy]

I recently completed my first junk journal. I did so many things different than what you just showed us but I don't care. I love my Positivity Journal. My cover is a laminated (single side) piece of 65 lb card stock. I have 38 pages, one signature. I have a lot of bulky ephemera and approximately a quarter inch spine. I made it just for me to look at when I need a little lift in spirits. I'll post some pictures in the group. Just don't laugh when you see it. BTW, you can tell us your troubles any time. It always helps to share with people who care for you. We do care.

[@roseandtraincottage]

We appreciate that the struggle is real! We love your stories and projects!

[@huntersun9]

I actually gasped when I saw that perfect paper you used for the endpapers. So lovely.

[@janicereece3842]

Nik, you are in our tribe!!! Everyone enjoy stories and updates.😊 Hope to see you again soon. Prayers and love for you to stay out of ER, feel better.💜💜💜

[@MsGolly40]

Love it. Stay YOU. That's why I return ❤

[@sonjalittlefield2510]

Very nice video. I'm sorry to hear you have lupus. It's a terrible disease. We knew a young woman with it and such painful condition. Kudos to you for pushing on every day.❤️

[@craftnanathrifter1048]

Your technique is amazing. Other videos are incomplete compared to yours.

[@suzanneraif]

I live in Fort Worth. You are being kind by describing it as “sultry.”😜

[@jenniferwatson7118]

Technology... aarghhh! Love hearing your stories while you work! The book looks so good!

[@denisepiekarski4159]

I certainly don't mind hearing about your " stupid " life. I still learn from you and get to feel like I've also gained a friend. Thanks! ❤

[@donnamorina7846]

I love a good story! And I love how explicit you are in your demonstrations. You are my go-to for book binding techniques and ideas. You always inspire 😉

[@denisepiekarski4159]

I'm amazed that you can even function with a headache. Great job soldiering through!

[@tiffanymichaels2429]

I love the stories. It's nice knowing other people are dealing with ridiculously annoying headache, or worse, inducing situations. Seems like for me 90% of the time it involves tech. The other 10% of the time it's wasting a day being put on hold. If I'm really lucky it's both.

[@jnordfors]

I love the chit-chat. I’m amazed at your patience for problem solving. I would have kicked that timer to the curb. As always - great video. ❤❤

[@joylynnburkhardt3202]

Yes .. the cover is amazing! Any pamphlet other than the 3 hole scares the beejeebes out of me! 🤷🏻‍♀️ So watching the 4 hole was good therapy for me! Lol. Thanks for sharing!

[@DeerheartStudioArts]

I just really enjoy your vids! partly cuz of you and partly cuz of what you make.🦌💌❤️📚

[@sharynsakimoto1743]

Haha! “The first one won’t be perfect”….neither are the 2nd, 3rd or 4th. I’m still waiting for perfect. Thank you Nik! You make it look so easy! 😂😂😂

[@janiarosario8107]

I think your "stupid life" stories are hilarious!! 🤣. Thanks for sharing!! Love your work!! 💚

[@Ms.W529]

I’m so happy you’re back. My brother also lives in Dallas. It IS horrible at this time of year. I have to tell you about an old book I have. I inherited my great-aunt’s books many years ago. They’re all hardback. My favorite is one entitled “Words of Wisdom from Shakespeare”. Being a Lit teacher, I eagerly opened it. It’s blank! Completely blank! I don’t know if it got missed in the printing process or if it’s a joke, but it absolutely cracks me up.

[@NiktheBooksmith]

Wow, that's pretty bizarre! Guess its a ready-made writing journal. Lol

[@katunderhill2260]

I LOVE your tutorials so very much! You are THE BEST book binding expert I have ever watched! In love with the papers you picked for the inside covers - looks so vintage. LOVE this!!! 🙂

[@fionalindsay2859]

Me and the mouse in my bucket 😂 this is why I have to watch your videos over and over ❤

[@janinewoodhull3611]

Everything seems to be going wrong for hubby and me these days. So, while I'm sorry for your hose and especially the headache issues, sometimes it's comforting to know you aren't alone and that we all have times like that.

[@KimGibsonfiberlover]

My daughter lives in Dallas and says it is definitely a sauna, and she says melting is imminent! you are a good sister to visit Texas in the summertime...or maybe anytime! I love your videos...at your least accurate, you are immeasurably better than I am at my most careful....I admire you and your books immensely. Please keep on making them and sharing them, they are fascinating!

[@marykunselman284]

You are so lucky I lost both my brothers long years ago life would be so different now if they were here love the video

[@brendasmith-allen4601]

You're so thorough in your videos. I always learn from you. TFS

[@aliceadler4569]

Oh dear, Nik. I have migraines all my life!!! I sympathize with you!!! I would not even be able to focus on that amount of detail on that book!!! You are amazing. As you were saying you took something for your headache, I was reaching for my own bottle. It does look like raw muslin. You were lucky to find it. Good luck on your headache!!! Sending love, hugs, & sympathies!!! ♥️♥️🥰🥰🌺🌺

[@NiktheBooksmith]

Thanks so much, I hope your head is better, too!

[@debzehr3244]

I enjoy using old book covers for my journals. Thank you for suggesting newsprint for plainer pages. 😊💖

[@ateamiajohnson237]

Welcome back. I just enjoy watching, listening, and learning how to make over a book. I hope to try one soon. Thank you for sharing. Feel better soon. 😊

[@jjjoy7887]

You know we all love you, Nik. Sorry you’re having a frustrating day with irrigation - I, for one, feel your pain! Love this book - reminds me of how I fell in love with the book I did for the deserted island challenge (wrong name…?) - Little Girl Lost. Gotta love finding the ‘perfect’ vintage book to recreate… Love you, girl! Stay well, k? …. ‘Cause’ we love you…

[@NiktheBooksmith]

Awww thanks so much, big huggos right back at'cha! 🤗

[@beckyb4074]

Hello Nik, Dallas? If you'd have come just a bit farther eastward you could have found me in a small town called Glenwood, AR. I've been a bit out of commission/functional since the 1rst. I'm mending while watching/listening to my favorite KZbinrs. Whenever you want to post a video, I will still be right here. Take care young lady and God bless you and yours. Now I can watch the video. Sincerely Becky B from Arkansas

[@helenbrown6092]

Love listening to you Nik 😊even with a stinking headache. Always feel inspired after watching your videos and that following your steps a decent standard is achievable x hopefully the tech gods are kind to you and your headaches clear soon ❤

[@DeerheartStudioArts]

luv your chit chat!!!🦌💌❤️📚

[@thegypsy1968]

You are the fashizzle!!!!! You are my favorite and have been so for years now! Sooo how about a new journal with me video! I love them and miss them so much. Love this tutorial gonna give it a go. Big Hugs,GinaB💕😍💖😉😘

[@kathibarnard5223]

I love hearing about your life. I also love the true mystery stories you tell.

[@janinewoodhull3611]

That pretty paper you put inside front and back covers looks like a nearly vintage Stampin' Up Designer Scrapbook Paper.

[@KraftyKc]

😊 Your back. Yah! I have lots of old books and wanted to do something like this.

[@barbaracabrera207]

I LOVE ths journal cover. I'm so glad you saved it and are sending it on a new adventure!!! Great video, as always. I love how precise and professional you do things. I always know your techniques will be the best you can find on KZbin. And I also love to do detail work that makes everything look the best it can! Thanks for your excellent video. Austin TX USA

[@rebeccajanemae]

Love your Rambling 💜!! It makes me laugh and I can relate. 😂. I’m here for the craft projects too🙂

[@cris-amv]

Beautiful book Nik, as always! Love your stories! I’m definitely on team “life stories yes”.

[@vickipackham7357]

That was awesome and I love your personality also. You had me giggling out loud.

[@helenmobbs4599]

❤ Nik, dont change we love you ❤ I had no interweb for 6 days, my head nearly exploded try to get that sorted. Take care 😊🌹

[@Kim-n-Brian]

Great video....and I don't mind hearing your life stories....I enjoy your channel period!

[@cindyinaz2357]

Love the stories ❤

[@danoux0]

I agree!

[@fludrbywest3886]

Mike ❣️ your the Best ❤🫶🙌🏼🙌🏼🙌🏼🥰🌻 Just your imagination running free 🥰😊

[@pennykafai4645]

Firstly I hope your headache went relatively quickly. I was so invested in your watering process but I seemed to have missed whether it actually worked in the end 😂 I loved your tutorial and it has made things easier for me. Your mess behind you is kinda like the whole of my craft room- and I wonder why I can’t craft or find anything!Thank you for sharing ❤

[@akicam]

Yes I wanna hear your stories!!!! ;-) it is pure relaxation to watch and listen.

[@JannyHaak]

Awesome! And you know, I'm here for your many amazing talents as well as your life stories! I hope you're doing well, Nik! ❤

[@CrystalParrotStudio]

I sure wish I'd found you first when discovering book making!! You are definitely the best. And your stories..❤ Thank you!!

[@karenkettering1725]

Nik! Who in their write mind (!) would ever use a pamphlet stitch after watching your technique? Thank you so much for sharing your great wisdom. p.s. I miss your mysteries.

[@debbiecooper3125]

Thanks so much for the video and I hope you are feeling better without a headache.

[@cherriemater]

One of the main reasons I subscribed to your channel was because of your chitchat, your rapport with us invisible viewers. I enjoy what you talk about and I enjoy the content that you create. So just keep doing you. Haters gonna hate and ignorant don't even know that they are. (apparently, they also don't know where the mute button is). I have been known to watch content with the mute on and listen to a book on Audible at the same time ... never your channel, though.

[@susanlowe7603]

“Sultry” sounds so much better than “hotter than hell”! Love your videos. Susan, sweating from Houston❤

[@candygray7414]

I'm new to your channel, and I am very happy that I ran across it. This was definitely informative and took away the beginner fear. I also enjoy the life story. It makes me feel a little more connected, and it's nice to realize we all have the ups and downs 😊 Thank you for sharing!❤

[@Gina_._._]

Woah...it's beautiful. Never knew you can print on newsprint. Didn't mind hearing your sprinkler story. You had me laughing.

[@recoveringsoul755]

News print Newspaper?

[@beckyb4074]

We all love you Nik, it's called compassion 💞. Obviously some just don't have any. I pray that your headache subsides quickly. God bless you 😇. Becky B

[@marusnak1113]

Sorry we gave you such a heated welcome. It's no better now with days passed and days ahead all over 100 degrees. Thanks for this tutorial. Nice

[@LedgerAndLace]

"Sultry. Soul-sucking." I've heard it both ways. You have perfectly illustrated why I stick to doing TNs--MATH! I'm well-impressed that you could do all that measuring &c. with a headache. Not even with help from the phone or mouse in my pocket could I do that!

[@NiktheBooksmith]

😄

[@sharongruener6078]

Hope you got your garden watered. Thanks for the demo. Blessings.

[@margavanderwel1485]

Hi Nik, loved the video 🤩 So sorry that you had a terrible headache Please be safe Luv ya 😘

[@coreybartkuscole444]

My first Nik the Booksmith video! Loved it! Very inspirational. I’ve been repairing books and making books for a long time and was sort of in a lull.(Why am I doing this? Blah,blah) But, I just love this art. Thank you!!📚📚📚

[@blackcoffeeandwildflowers]

This would take me weeks! I love it and I have some beautiful covers, but I mess up everything 😂. I will have to do a practice one first because don’t want to use the good stuff. But I will come back to this video when I’m ready! Hugs 🤗❤️

[@carolinelabbott2451]

I highly recommend doing a practice piece first. My first one is already starting to fall apart but that's fine. I'm using it as a scrappy note jotting book currently. I learned a lot in the making of it too. :)

[@recoveringsoul755]

Yeah, like a Zine

[@machellesnow4214]

Nik I love watching your work. And your sense if humor just cracks me up. Hibbity jibbity '

[@claudialemmon5396]

I enjoy your chit chat. Need another mystery

[@thedomesticfox717]

Fellow Lupus person of here - the word optional days suck… Especially when you have talking to do. However - I am totally stealing your “tossed word salad”. 😂 Always looking for ways to stay that words are not happening or they are happening willie l-nillie - follow my train of thought or be lost. 🤷‍♀️ Love the book. Thank you for sharing your craft. You have helped me learn so much - and that I can still do the things even when my body is not being cooperative. And yes - ERs are a major time suck. I try to stay away as much as possible.

[@rosalindfeemster8049]

Love the cover. Enjoyed watching.

[@LivingInFullEssence]

Thank you. Great video. Feel better soon. ❤

[@carolmacey7531]

I love the tip about using double sided tape on book covers. I have had the warped c over situation a few times and it is very frustrating. Thanks for the solution!

[@annaengberg]

I love how you teach us in your videos, I love to hear about your life (hoping that the tech side of the watering has solved itself... sometimes I wonder if there's a little Gremlin/Goblin living inside tech-thingies, just messing with us when we're thinking everything is fine and then 'that thing' just... Nope, don't think so! and it's giving us grey hair in abundance, or worse, a headache...) and I just love your youtube style. 😊 I really like how the 4 stitch binding looked on the backside of the green paper you glued down. And you gave me an Aha! 💡 moment when you stated the obvious go having an even number to be able to stitch the signatures the way you did now. Inspiring, fun video as usual! Thank you, Nik! 😊

[@pattifaivor2493]

Thank you for this video. I have been watching you for several years, and love the updated info and reminders!

[@cathypreaster1210]

Your skills WITH a bad headache are head and shoulders above mine on a good day! Way to go! 💚

[@callieflanagan3310]

She's precise. She describes all our struggles. And she's precise.

[@Aegopodium]

Oh. Since you love animals: I can tell you a very lovely story! I saved a magpie yesterday. It got stuck inside the airvent to my bathroom. I called firefighters. They showed up but didn't help (you have to destroy the grate. It's just not reasonable). Well, they wouldn't, so I attacked the wall with all kinds of tools after having given water to poor birdy with a pipette. At one point the grate gave in and I could remove it and there sat magpie. All tired but not panicking at all. I took her in my hand, put a towel over her head and very calmly carried her down 4 stairs and released her outside. I am so happy. I hope she is doing well... Ps: it took me only 2 hours to repair the damage. Its not pretty but I think it's so worth it.

[@NiktheBooksmith]

Awww, so glad there was a happy ending!

[@marshacastello8350]

Super fantastic! You are loved and appreciated.

[@theresewallentin2856]

You’re a rare gem Nik 🩵 Love watching your projects and listening to your stories.

[@leacazara7819]

Talk away. I love to hear you talking ❤

[@RunninUpThatHillh]

Wow Nik that looks so lovely. I bet this type of book would sell well. I've got so many old, nice hardcovers laying around..I need to get my arse in gear.

[@annettedeardurff5463]

Love watching you work - journal looks great and I understand your process!

[@sandikalin636]

I love hearing your stories, there’s nothing more frustrating then fighting with technology. And I agree it’s such a waste of time. I fought with Alexa today, (we almost broke up). She said I didn’t have Wi-Fi. Omg! What the heck? It’s bad enough arguing with my husband but now my Amazon echo is being a you know what.,🤬. I’m sorry to hear you have lupus, it’s a terrible disease, and migraines are awful as well. I Love how you describe and explain how to do things. You’re “simply the best”. Hope your headache didn’t get worse. And your veggies survive. 🤞🤞

[@NiktheBooksmith]

thank you, Sandi! 😊

[@doreethorpe4800]

I always enjoy your videos and hearing about your life. I hope your headache is gone by the time I watched this and you resolved the watering issue. Your process and instructions are so calming and easy to follow and the end results are always fab. ❤

[@donicehoopaugh9089]

Love the stories and your humor. So relatable, and the tutorials are great. So keep on keeping on ! By the way you have a lot more patience than I would have, In trying to get a WiFi thingy working...

[@tiantuatara]

I'm here for all the odds and ends. Quite entertaining and amusing, mostly because we all have garbage in our lives and days when we should have just pulled the covers over our heads. Also, watching you be not-perfect while your making things makes it all feel more accessible.

[@annelawver2703]

Thank you! Such a wealth of information. Will definitely watch again before I begin altering a book for the first time.

[@neidedegouvea]

Nice journal! I loved your little needle “bookcase”❤😊

[@tezzcan1]

I’m here for it Nik.❤

[@joycemccullough7856]

Thanks so much for sharing your process. Falling in love with making junk journals.

[@susangrewing8446]

I like how you use everyday things. Glue and string and wax are special i guess

[@katiebyrd7701]

So good to see you back! This homegirl also appreciated the throwback track you played first! Always enjoy your company and technique!

[@birdietherecycledhippychic642]

Okay I'm jumping in both feet. I have 6 old books I'm wanting to add signatures to and I'm going to try them all at once for the first time. Wish me luck. Believe me I'm going to need it.

[@artonthecreek]

Fabulous. In our family, I am The Keeper of all Things. I have receipts for coal delivery from 1943. The whole year. Shoe receipts from Fontius. (Remember them?) I have a great map from the Silver Dollar hotel in Nederland. Many papers go back to the 1800s. It is time. I am going to make junk journals out of these “precious” family flotsam and jetsam…I mean, er, heirlooms, and gift the results to myself, my heirs, my brother & cousin. Thanks, Nik!!! Never disappointed with your videos. ❤

[@dianesample1221]

Your book turned out beautifully Nik..I cannot believe how people say things like they do..they should be great-full people like you show how to make the things you do. I think your stories make your videos that little bit more interesting anyway..don’t stop what your doing..much appreciated 💗

[@debb5470]

I am new to this hobby and love this tutorial

[@Webangel1111]

"Sultry", lmao!!! Watch 'Throw Mama from the train'!!! Great comedy and the mother describes the humid weather as, "sultry"!!! You need to hear her, she is amazing!!! Also, thank you for your amazing inspiration, always love your expert knowledge!!!

[@Webangel1111]

Also, I developed the attitude of, "What you think of me is your problem, not mine"!!! Don't feed that wolf!!! ❤

[@NiktheBooksmith]

Lol yes, it was def a shout out to Throw Mama 😄

[@Freespiritarts]

I have lupus too….I know from where you speak. Some days the universe alignment is not in proper alignment for me. I call the sun my cryptonite! LOL ! Love the chit chat… great project.

[@NiktheBooksmith]

The struggle is indeed real. Stay cool, fellow lupie!

[@nancygreer9675]

Love how you make it look so simple even with a head ache making the video even more interesting with your life hiccups❣️💞🤗🙏