The Beginner's Guide to making Journals - part 5 - Sew in those Pages

[@jillstewart7355]

I so enjoy your tutorials! They are very easy to follow. I will reference your instructions many times as I make my first journal at the ripe old age of 71. Yikes! Really and truly I don't feel or act like my age. Nik, I adore your personality and sense of humor! I am so glad I found you on KZbin! You're the cats pajamas girl!! Keep doing your videos! Thanks Nik!

[@CoriDahmen]

"The cats pajamas"... totally made me smile :)

[@ginniecrabtree4408]

Same here Jill I am a 70 year old ceramicist/plaster caster here in Corfu Greece and have always wanted to do journals. Over the years have collected so much 'stuff' now I know why. I love these tutorials they are sensible, clear and very informative thank you so much Nik especially showing how to attach the 'signatures'. Looking forward to more ideas. ;0)))

[@kathycultice5272]

The acetone in the glue is exactly why it feels cold. Acetone evaporates very quickly and that’s what makes it cold. Love your tutorials! Getting ready to make my first cover. Thanks!!

[@shirleymccullough2515]

I’ve made a few books already but your videos are so full of excellent knowledge about building them that I will sure be making a bunch more for gifts and a few more for me. I will also be watching your teachable video . Nik, we love you and we/l love watching everything you do, you totally make my day when I get to enjoy anther video by my absolute favourite gal on KZbin !!! ❤️❤️❤️ Thank you very much Nik for all you do for us !!

[@NiktheBooksmith]

you are so kind, Shirley, thank you! 🤗

[@cathyhaynes2700]

I've been wanting to make a journal. I've watched a BUNCH of tutorials and most were just showing how to disguise or dress up a regular notebook. THIS was what I wanted to learn how to do. Thank you so much!

[@maraca5797]

Watched all your videos for this series, sooo helpful. I stated in another forum that I have been so intimidated to start a journal, I've been making ephemera for about a year and a half! I've made envelopes and pockets 10 ways from Sunday, I was just so afraid to start. Thank you for your videos, Nik, and all the freebies you offer us. My confidence is strong, ready to do this and have fun, and make it my own!!!!! Thank you. 🤸‍♀️💃

[@yeoldebookshoppe1761]

Have I told you lately you’re awesome! I am so happy I found this crafting community. People are amazing at sharing info. I’m new and work very hard to tag and give credit. I do believe that is very important! 💜 AnaMaree

[@madonnafriedman1877]

I'm new at journal making and looked back to get your beginning videos and had a Nik the books booksmith marathon 😀This series is so helpful! Thanks so much!

[@knwarren65]

Great little series! Thanks so much for sharing your techniques! Like others have said, I've been making books for a while, but it's always fun to watch someone else work through their process!

[@cristinhager9033]

So I've recently found you and can't get enough of your videos! Love them!! Yesterday as i'm walking thru Lowes with my husband i'm telling him all about your car drama from last year and he says "now where did you meet this friend?" Oh I've never met her, i watch her on youtube, he stopped in the middle of the aisle and looked at me like i had grown two heads. I have no doubt that if we lived closer together we would be great friends though :) Now i'm going to get started on my first junk journal!!!

[@NiktheBooksmith]

omg...I actually LOL'd 😄 I have no doubt you are right! Thanks, Cristin =)

[@katunderhill2260]

I have been binge watching your tutorials today and you are an AMAZING teacher!! I LOVE your videos. Thanks so much for sharing your talent of book-making!! 😍

[@lauraromains4037]

Thank you, Nik. I am a quilter but have always collected paper and different things like that - and I came across your channel and I am absolutely enthralled by your work. You should be so proud! I am binge-watching all of your videos and I have two friends in mind who would love such a journal. Time to get to work (just need more time!). Again, thank you for sharing your creative ideas with us. All the best from The Netherlands.

[@nadinecelebrates]

Well what a breath of fresh air you are to me! My uncle passed a few days ago and in the process of getting all that worked out I found your channel and it has been so kind to my heart. Maybe it’s cause you seem so friendly or maybe cause you are comforting and fun! Whatever it is, thank you for your talent and creations being a lovely way to escape for me and I’m sure so many. And you have answered questions about my journals that I have had for a while. You’re awesome! Subscribed!

[@TheYoungs2006]

I've been binge watching your videos lately and am psyching myself up to make a journal for my 8-year-old son from a pair of his old jeans. He loves stationery as much as I do.

[@rkug777]

I recently was asking on GF how to get started on making a junk journal. I somehow ended up here and I am sooooo glad I found you here! Your tutorials are fantastic!! They are easy to follow. I love your sense of humor and generosity of time in showing us how to sew a book and decorate the cover. I finally feel confident that I can do one of these :) I am super excited, I will def check out the teachable tut as well. While I may not get to make one soon (major changes in life, all good), I can't stop thinking of ideas to make it. Thank you, thank you, thank you from the bottom of my heart!! PS: I have a crop-a-dile that I didn't read the manual for either and haven't used it much because of it lol. Time to take it out and use it.

[@wendygetscreative2879]

Nik, this series of videos was amazing. I was so intimidated about doing a journal where I made signatures and had to sew them in. You have taken the mystery out of it and I'm super excited to get going. Thank you for all you offer.

[@nancysmith6353]

Very helpful, and yes the people in this community are so sweet and helpful.. I so blessed to be a part of it and thank you for sharing.

[@snicklesfritz8449]

Hello Nik! I can not tell you thank you enough for these tutorials. By far they have been the most helpful! Your step by step guides and your helpful tips and tricks have made it so much easier for me to create my very own book. I also GREATLY appreciate the free printables that you have made available to us! Many, many thanks to you. ❤

[@kj6628]

I love love love this series! As soon as I have time I need to do this. I never knew I loved this until I "met" you. You are so talented and generous. And funny xx

[@claudettegulley4181]

Thank you for this wonderful 5 part series. I'm looking forward to the free class. You are very engaing ,you draw me in and I can't believe that the tutorial is over so soon. I love your channel and your materials.

[@patsyuehara9619]

Thank you so much for this series of making covers and signatures and how to bind the signatures onto the covers! This was a confidence booster in starting a journal project! Ok stop shopping and start making! Yah!

[@libbypeterzell7605]

Wow...what an amazing series! Nik, I made the three journals along with you...you made me feel like I could do it and I did!! You're so right, the "Junk Journal World" is filled with wonderful people. All are so willing to share their knowledge and experience. Bless you all!!

[@rosepetalsandrust4155]

I just noticed the phone book... I used to live in Longmont but now live in Canon City. It's nice to have you as a "neighbor "

[@lap8329]

Love the phone book trick - I’ll be keeping an old phone book in my work room form now on.

[@Rennisfun]

Thank you for taking the time to show us the process of making these journals! I am a beginner in these types of books and bindings and this has really gave me the courage to start one. 🙂

[@anastasiarose9003]

These are so enjoyable. Thank you very much for your concise videos on book making. I have made many journals and even taught people, but not for a long time so needed a refresher. Your binding is simpler than what I did but perfect for what I need right now. Thank you so much.

[@debra_marie_creates4380]

Thank you Nik for sharing your knowledge 😀 I have been watching ALOT of KZbin channel’s, taking notes on things that really appeals to me. It is an awesome community, and many crafters mention your channel. Having moved into a house, ALL the craft supplies I’ve accumulated for the past 20+ years are now in one place, along with my dear departed Mom’s crafting stuff. Unfortunately, I’m in a much smaller room and I’m still organizing and finding furniture/storage that will work. In the meantime, I put on videos while I’m “organizing” and rediscovering. Thank you for all the great tutorials here, I have signed up for the free teachable that you’ve mentioned in this video.

[@pamelagaines1596]

Thank you so much for this tutorial! I made my granddaughter a wedding journal and could not figure out how to put it together. I found this video and you made the process so easy!!! Without you I could have never finished this special book for her. Thanks also for the free tutorials . I learn so much from you!

[@amyburgess2069]

I can't wait to make my first book! I have so many ideas and I'm itching to get started! Thank you for all your great, fun, informative and creative videos! Your books are amazing and gorgeous and I hope I have a sliver of the talent. So glad I found your channel!

[@HeiwaPaz2000]

MUCHAS GRACIAS for your generosity explaining your beautiful craft. I got really inspired and ready to start. I am 66 now and full of energy to do some crafts. Much love from Spain!

[@scubajenn5]

I may be a little late to the party but...THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR THIS SERIES!! I'm not yelling lol! I'm just excited! Going to make my own journal TODAY!!

[@annieo9468]

So nice to watch you go through the whole process. Always entertaining to see you create and equally as pleasant to listen to you. No matter what stage you're at in journal making, there's always new bits you can learn by watching others.

[@linnfowler3825]

What a lovely series. I know this took quite a bit of time for you. Truly appreciate your sharing your talent. Loads of love back at ya.

[@michelleanne9530]

This is a wonderful series. I have been looking for something to help me with book-making and this series is perfect for me. Everything is very clearly defined and demonstrated. And you are so funny! Can't wait to get started!

[@jxtpsd]

Here I am watching your videos, loving all of it, thinking how you must be somewhere far away from me... And then that Loveland/Berthoud phone book appears and it blew my mind!! 🤯 As a graduate of St. Vrain Valley schools (Niwot High), learning that the cool people I watch online do reside and hail from my area is extra awesome!! Keep making great bookish content!! 😍

[@dianejohnson434]

You are a great teacher. Straight to the point and great explanation. Thank-you very much.

[@lucy7b]

I used a set of book pages from a modern gutted book rather than a phone book for my stabbing. It worked great. Thank you for your videos

[@cathymoreau8402]

Hello dear Nik, I just finished the 5 parts as if I had watched an awesome television series. I couldn't stop. I loved it and I feel much more confident to start my first real journal. A huge thank you for your detailed and precise explanations and your vluable advice. I was looking for tutorials for so long... I am very grateful to you for sharing your experience with us. I now want to watch all your others videos. So, see you soon !

[@sharsaki4971]

You are a great teacher, Nik. Thanks for taking the time to put out such a fun and comprehensive tutorial! And, that little book....sooooo cute. ❤️

[@barbjohnson1173]

Thank you Nik, for such an informative series. It was so nice getting techniques and encouragement from such a masterful artist. I am in awe of your craftsmanship, style, and, most assuredly, your sense of humor. Loved it!

[@CallMeCraftyAl]

Thank you so much for taking the time to create this series!!!

[@phillippawinter8025]

Hi Nik, oh lord I found you a week ago and I have learned so much from you. I’m addicted. Thanks all the way from England xx

[@sharonrazmzan8097]

I love all that you do Nik. Your running commentary is so engaging and familiar as it’s very similar to what goes on in my head while I try to recreate your craft. Always talking to myself thinking nobody wants to hear that ...then I listen to your videos and think I do want to hear that! Love your channel. Thanks for all you do and share.

[@NiktheBooksmith]

you crack me up, Sharon! I'm forever talking to blank walls...if someone was here, they'd probably think me mad. Perhaps they'd be right! 😄

[@anna-mariaalasalmi4767]

This series is JUST what I needed to encourage me to start making my first JJ. I've been following your and others channels for months, and searched the net and youtube for simple instructions how-to . I've collected stuff and ephemera, even bought instant coffee and cheap tea bags, I've got my copy paper, cardstock, inks and stamps ready: here we go! Thank you Nik sharing you knowledge and inspiration

[@angelaem205]

This reminded me of my university days when our professor showed us how to book bind our own book by hand. That brought back great memories! I had almost forgotten the technique since then. Thank you for the reminder! I still like your smaller book best!

[@Solo3198-]

Thanks, Nik for this series! I have been making journals for a while but I love how you teach and explain everything so simply. I signed up for your free class. Thank you for offering it!

[@scrapylady]

The previous lady is 71 well I am 68 and I'm starting my first journal. Thanks for showing us the way. Thanks Thanks again.

[@cathybrown9268]

Thank you so much! Although there are so many other journal tutorials out there, whenever I REALLY want to know how create a book, I always go to your videos.

[@maraca5797]

Excellent tutorials!!!! Love that you showed us 3 different sizes and materials. Tfs

[@millicentoneill9549]

Nik your work is amazing and we appreciate everything you share with all of us. Thank you so much for giving everybody a free class,that was a very special thing to do. Again I love your work and Thank You. ❤️❤️

[@charlotteragan6583]

I used a dental threader to pull ribbon through my eyelets. Love the books. I signed up for the free class on embellishments.

[@claudiazaggia9300]

thankyou! sk great explanation , l can t wait to start my first book.. this is a very new thing to me! and you are one of the best .. l m scrolling down nany who make books loke you but your one hittedmy attention greetings from Venice island❤️🙏🏻🇮🇹🙋🏻

[@dianneeverett1633]

These instructions are so great. I have not made one yet but I think with these instructions I surely can. TFS

[@donnawalker3910]

Love this series you are so generous to make for us. Free embellishing course...YAY! It just keeps getting better. AND I got a phone book yesterday!! Off to the recycle container to retrieve it :-)

[@christianecarson4321]

I've enjoyed every second of these 5 inspirational videos. I've never been interested in journaling until I started watching you sharing your wonderful creativity. Thank you so very much Nik. :) :) :)

[@annettereed6146]

I just found this series. I have enjoyed your journal making tutorials. I am going to use these to make mixed media journals with my grandkids.

[@jolac46]

I love your books so far. Can't wait to see how you decorate them.

[@diannashort8072]

You are awesome! I have learning disabilities and struggle with simple tasks but you help me not to stress and enjoy the process. Thank you so much.

[@jenihansen7201]

YOU DO SUCH BEAUTIFUL WORK ON THESE JOURNALS. THANK YOU SO VERY MUCH FOR SHARING YOUR KNOWLEDGE WITH ALL OF US.

[@shannonmay6205]

Stumbled upon your site and was very intrigued I'm new to the papercraft world and will enjoy making one of these. Enjoy your videos and will keep watching Thank you for opening my eyes to new things.

[@thatdayintimebysue3551]

Hello Nik. Thanks not only for this great series, but especially for the free Teachables class. What a great thing to learn from one of the best!

[@NiktheBooksmith]

Thank you, Sue! =)

[@rochestermanagementservice6082]

Hi, Nik. Beautifully simplistic steps. Short videos allow us to work with you. Thanks for the detailed instructions. From Cheryl in AZ

[@blancaolivas6222]

I've always loved books, but it's the first time I watch the whole process of making one (in fact three). It's fantastic and you're an awesome teacher! I dream of making one, but I'll surely be lost in the measuring calculations. Thank you very much and kind greetings from México!

[@tonibaggett2301]

Hi Nik, I’ve been subbed to you for awhile and really enjoy and am encouraged by the ones I’ve watched. I just finished the beginners series on making journals. Your challenge “Deserted Island” is right up my alley. I’ve just moved from California to Colorado and all my Craft treasures are in storage. So I’ve went out and bought a few things to try my first journal. I’m so excited. Thanks for your great teaching. Toni, no longer from Sunny California

[@1busybetty]

Wow, Nik! What a fantastic series this has been. I am off to sign up for your free class. Thank you!

[@sharleneknaus3664]

Nik, I have absolutely loved this "series"! I will enroll in the class and you have given me courage to make a journal and make it presentable. Thank you for the confidence!

[@NiktheBooksmith]

Hello Miss Sharlene! I do hope you enjoy it =) will have more fun videos soon! 🤗

[@babsa3421]

Thank you for a fabulous introduction to journal making. I am ready to get started. I enjoyed you lighthearted approach.

[@caroleshort9498]

Thanks so much, Nik! Your tutorials are so easy to follow, and your instruction so clearly presented. I finally have the confidence to try this on my own!!!

[@lizlunch7066]

Just finished sewing in my pages for the first time - only one signature in a repurposed book - your instructions are great! I can't wait to finish and gift it to a friend - I did a "reading" theme, with some quotes and book-look paper! Thank you for helping us to be successful!

[@loriearl8813]

Thanks so much for this terrific series!!! I am so inspired to move forward with making my own journals!

[@flutterbyartique.billijomc5452]

Thank you for this series. I enjoy and learn something in every video. I already know how to sew in the pages. But I have the small cropadile and I now know I need that big one. Plus I picked up a few tips.

[@venusiandesigns]

Thank you for showing us step by step how to do it 😍

[@cynthiahamm48]

I love your videos. I have to say that you are one of my most favorite teachers on KZbin! Thank you so much for making the videos.

[@manolicu9480]

Thank you very mucho for these 5 guides. Wish you a lovely week. Manuela

[@stanky6261973]

You are amazingly talented! A crafty ninja! I loved every episode!! Thank you so much :) Also, thank you for the free teachable embellishments class. :)

[@lukasronnqvist4839]

I am new to junk journals but I am completely smitten by it. I love watching your videos,thank you for posting, and I can only agree with all the other people comenting, you are amazing and even more, you are fun :-)

[@franlipsey6382]

You have innspired me I dyed paper yesterday went throughmy junk books and today I went to the give away section at the library haveing fun

[@christinehowell]

Great series! I’ve learned so much from you and really appreciate you spending the time to share your knowledge and ideas. Off to think about what sort of book I’m going to make when i get back from walking the dogs! Thank you!

[@lynnpena7604]

I love all the story and how you waiting for a people to go read the story. Haha I read it two times. It was an awesome story in the way you did pick it was phenomenal. Love how you eat to Spades the case the belt everything about the journey was magnificent. Thank for sharing with us.

[@iamdawt]

Okay, so I just discovered you last night, but it was too late to watch all of these journaling how-to videos, so I watched them PLUS a gazillion others, a gazillion! Your videos are so much fun to watch and I learn/ed something from each and every one. Thank you for sharing your love of paper and other crafty goodness!

[@NiktheBooksmith]

oh my...have we created a monster?? 😄 Thank you and welcome to the squad!

[@iamdawt]

Rawr!

[@suecox2308]

This was so helpful , Nik, and I've been learning so much--I'm about to make my first junk journal and I can't wait to get started!

[@jinkamafrink]

HI! I already knew how to sew in pages but I am glad that I watched because that thing you did with the butterfly punch! OMG! I LOVE that! Thanks!

[@NiktheBooksmith]

You are most welcome! It is not of my invention, Im not sure who came up with the punches on a string, but its super cute!

[@BarbaraEMarshallCampbell]

Do you know where to find the 1st 3 video tutorials in this particular series?

[@recoveringsoul755]

@@BarbaraEMarshallCampbell This is part one. Hopefully parts 2 & 3 will show up from there kzbin.info/www/bejne/ql6qmIB8jc2SgdE

[@lillianchild1102]

Okay ... with your AMAZING instructions I just completed sewing in my first signature pages to the book spine ... wasn't paying attention and put three rows of four holes in my first signature ... ugh ... figured out my mistake right away so that the REST of the signatures went pretty smoothly ... I had to remake the first signature to replace the one I ruined, but it did not deter me from completing the task ... this is SUCH fun and now I feel more comfortable in going forward to the next steps!! Thanks so much for your tutorial!!!!

[@malindahatter6182]

Nik you are so inspiring. I am definitely going to use your techniques. You are so entertaining. Please keep up the great work!!!

[@joannedonovan9489]

I've watched all of these videos, and understand better now! I sewed in my Ephemera Journal in a similar way. It's cool how it feels when the signatures get sewn in!! Thank you for the free class! I just made a journal out of a sketch pad, and would like to learn more about how to fill it up!!

[@carolstrachan4197]

Best tutorial I've seen, thanks! So easy to follow and a lovely voice, which is important too. TFS! 💕

[@jennieleon5087]

So good of you to share all this knowledge. I've loved all of this series and I've learnt where I've gone wrong before! I'm off to the new free course, THANK YOU x

[@elizabethkerckhoff1259]

Thank you so much Nik for all these courses. I watched and enjoyed learning!!! I'm so excited to do my first Junk Journal. I've learned so much from you, Ms.Gayle,Mrs.Cog and a few others about junk journals.. All of you on You Tube are so inspirational ,so giving of your time to share. I know you enjoy it too, but still , all of you on You Tube that do Junk Journals, Jewelry making,Paper crafting, cards,painting and so on, are Fabulous!!! I watch a lot of videos. And always looking for new ones! Have a great Tuesday Nik!!!

[@NiktheBooksmith]

The talent on KZbin is inspiring! I'm glad you found your way to us junk journal/book artists =)

[@michelleweston5869]

Omg you are helarious. I love the way you explain everything you make it easy to understand. I also suck in math I'm a guessed for sure lol. I'm glad I came across your videos, I was wondering how to do the book cover from a book. Thank you

[@duchett743]

Nik, thank you for posting this video. I've learned a lot today.

[@cherylmacedo5521]

Wow, this entire series has left me wanting more 🤎🤎🤎🤎🤎🤎. I loved every second of it. Thank you !!

[@kimmitchell1189]

Nik! I did it! I did it! Made the cardstock cover, and I love it! Thank you for sharing your talent with us! I've shared on Instagram. Now I can't wait to decorate it!

[@carolekinsey7835]

Oh dear me...look what you've gone and done. I can see what my next projects going to be. I'm definitely going to be adding the butterfly tag thing, on the loose cotton ties. Great project. Very enjoyable watch. Thanks for sharing.

[@MyssLadyDiva]

I am soo inspired. Going home now to make a journal. I may make more than one!

[@tonjaadair715]

GREAT CLEAR INSTRUCTIONS - CAN'T WAIT TO MAKE MY FIRST ONE!

[@EliaBachman-sm2gs]

Love everything this girl does!

[@loriritchie7124]

Hi Nik, loved your videos for beginners, you make it look so easy. I will definitely try this and looking forward to the embellishment video as well! Thanks for sharing

[@SammiJarrad]

I really think I can do this now. I love this series. I am so glad I found your channel! New subscriber here. 😁👍🏻💜📚

[@LindaASN]

Thank you for the free class. I can't wait to start on it! We appreciate you also.

[@shannonoakley9736]

By far the best tutorial I've seen on junk journals thank you 😊

[@aurapetrick8819]

I made my first one today like the medium sized one. Did it in about an hour and a half. Will be making more.