How to Make Junk Journal out of an Old Book!! (Part 1) Step by Step DIY Tutorial for Beginners!

[@diannebartolotta9641]

Please don't ever get rid of these tutorials. I have to watch every time I make a book. This is the best one to watch to make them and so easy to follow. Thank you so much!

[@telalong5254]

oh my gosh, i just found your video...THANK YOU....i have my Irish gran's books from the 1800's and have been loathe to do anything but shlepp them around with me for decades....with your help i cut the cover off of her school book Silas Mariner 1898 with a book plate photo of George Elliot. Whew. Had to put my head between my knees when i finished. ...btw...live with the choice is a great mantra....i'm now so into loving my Gran's books in a whole new way. thank you so much.

[@SEFSQklOR0VS]

Honestly, this was so comforting. It felt like just a nice day crafting with a parent and learning something new

[@georgearmstrong1553]

Hello👋 i hope you’re safe over there? I pray this year brings prosperity and happiness love 💕all over the world I’m from Canada, currently in Key West Florida and you where are you from if i may ask?

[@roselee4445]

Comforting, I was saying, hurry up, make up your mind, stop fiddling with it

[@wandasteiner8908]

Oh my gosh! Way too much talking. I agree o much fiddling. Just do it!@@roselee4445

[@eviedun]

I used to be a librarian and I can tell you, at libraries we get donations of books all the time (many, many old ones). We are only too happy to give them away, for free, no cost, just take them. So my advice to you ladies, go to your local library for your books, they will happily let you take them off their hands. Thanks for the video ♥

[@ThePaperOutpost]

Thank you so much for sharing that with us Yvonne!! :)

[@knowyourlove5613]

Our library has a basement full of books for sale (cheap)! It is so fun to go down there. 😊

[@rushfa4u]

Thank you so much for this tip, I have no money right now, but really want to do such crafts. As soon as this stay-at-home, shelter-in-place ends, (well, probably a few weeks after that, just to be sure, for everyone) I'm going to my libraray.!

[@aliiljah8224]

I like that idea. It would be nice if the library had a room where they kept all their books they don't want anymore so you could buy them. Our library has a sale just once a year, you have to stand in line for quite a while to get in. I'll have to give this idea to the library and see what happens, Thanks

[@connie6738]

Hi! Can I ask how I would go about asking someone at the library about this? I don’t want to come off rude

[@robyn8705]

It's gutting "with love" and passionate creativity that will make that book last far longer and touch far more people than it would as "just an old book", you ROCK!

[@ThePaperOutpost]

Hi Robyn P! Thanks for this! That means the world to me! :)

[@donna3136]

Love your humor and your technique

[@gonejeepin890]

After a lengthy discussion with my local librarian about gutting books. I don't hesitate to take a very old book apart. She told me a mind-blowing number of both old and new books end up in land fields. Then she made me aware many old books turn into actual dust sitting on shelves in homes who have their best intentions at heart, but time takes its toll. Preserving old text is both a tricky and sometimes very expensive endeavor. In her opinion it is better to repurpose them, and I tend to agree with her. Enjoy giving them a new purpose!

[@ShinyBubbbbles]

I’m not sure why people are commenting on the timing and talking...It is a “how to” video. Explanations are needed, especially if someone is new to junk journaling. I think this is a great video and you are very articulate and nice to listen to.

[@ThePaperOutpost]

Hi Mexican Moon! Thanks! Big air smooches to you! :) Pam :) !!

[@dagnymaximus9778]

Explanations yes, rambling on and on--no.

[@ChristaSterken]

I agree!One of the more pleasant narrations I've watched on youtube

[@elaynetate]

I am not very far into the video but I love you sense of humor! You remind me of my art teacher! She was so much fun & I was a shy girl & she in part & art changed my life! I want to start make art Journals to sell on Etsy & I make them fine enough for me to use but not to sell lol. Thank you for your very informative videos!

[@k.jskaleidoscope1229]

I double ditto agree

[@scruffy281]

You are so kind to mention the part about "sleeping at night" after cutting up an old book!!😂😂😂 I am one of those crazy bibliophiles, but I will live. This project process is way to fun to give up!! Thanks so much for this wonderful series! Soooo much fun!❤️

[@ThePaperOutpost]

Hi Debbie Lee! Thanks! I am so happy you are here! :) Pam :) !!

[@catmomjewett]

Yeah. I couldn’t do this. I have some books as old as 1850 and they’re in rough shape, but someone else will have to orchestrate their demise. 😕

[@melodiefloyd9204]

Hi Pam! I'm planning to teach a Junk Journaling Class at my Church. It begins Thursday and will be four two-hour classes.1-Create Book Cover, 2-Making Signatures, 3-Creative Process (tags, photos, Ephemera, stamps, lace, ribbon, etc.}, and 4-Completion of Junk Journal. I began searching youtube for instructions on how to do it, since I've never created one. I found your website and I planned my classes on what I've learned from you. Thanks so much for your instructional videos and for your humor!

[@Blue-gc8sn]

I've only been watching this woman make a journal for 16 minutes but I'm already in love. This is the most wholesome thing I've seen all year.

[@pennyrudisill827]

I love her videos. She explains things thoroughly and makes it fun.

[@robertahubert9155]

1st time here I have no idea what I'm watching but I am curious so I'll watch till the end.

[@ThePaperOutpost]

Thanks for giving it watch :) Its a 3 parter :)

[@KaraLynnJack]

Same

[@karenchr14]

Me too, one week ago. Now it's the background music of my day!

[@staciesheppard2048]

Same. What's a junk journal and why do I need one? LOL

[@karenchr14]

Haha! That was me, watching my first one. My daughter came in and she said, "What are you watching?" I said, "I have no idea." So funny!

[@jasonwatts9620]

When I saw “out of an old book” I was like, this is going to hurt me.

[@ThePaperOutpost]

I know I know...but did you watch it anyway?

[@fourdayhomestead2839]

@@ThePaperOutpost I found old chemistry books (it didn't hurt a bit, lol). My journals turned out awesome!! Thanks for sharing all your knowledge!!

[@composthog4332]

@@ThePaperOutpost Yes! And loved it soooooo much. Thank you 💖

[@marcwheeler4406]

Upcycling at its best....😷✌

[@missjessanpessan]

I was hurt 😅🤗 I love old books. I often try to find old copies of books I want to read and collect older copies of my favourite books.

[@whitneibarker3112]

Your banter makes me smile! And makes me feel like it's OK to start this process a little later in life! 😉

[@ThePaperOutpost]

You are never too old to make a book! :) So happy you stopped by! :)

[@Ellemenopea97]

Words to live by: "...so just DO it and ya know, live with that choice."

[@ThePaperOutpost]

No regrets right?

[@kristakefer8551]

I was literally lol 😝

[@Klondike_the_goat]

They want she says it 😂👌

[@noelani2495]

@@ThePaperOutpost ääääääääääääääääääääääääääääääääääääääääääääääääääääääääääääääääääääääääääääääääääääääääääääääääääääääääääääääääääääääääääääääääääääääääääääääääääääääääääääääääääääääääääääääääääääääääääääääääääääääääääääääääääääääääääääääääääääääääääääääääääääääääääääääääääääääääääääääääääääääääääääääääääääääääääääääääääääääääääääääääääääääääääääääääääääääääääääääääääääääääääääääääääääääääääääääääääääääääääääääääääääääääääääääääääääääääääääääääääääääääääääääääääääääääääääääääääääääääääääääääääääääääääääääääääääääääääääääääääääääääääääääääääääääääääääääääääääääääääääääääääääääääääääääääääääääääääääääääääääääääääääääääääääääääääääääääääääääääääääääääääääääääääääääääääääääääääääääääääääääääääääääääääääääääääääääääääääääääääääääääääääääääääääääääääääääääääääääääääääääääääääääääääääääääääääääääääääääääääääääääääääääääääääääääääääääääääääääääääääääääääääääääääääääääääääääääääääääääääääääääääääääääääääääääääääääääääääääääääääääääääääääääääääääääääääääääääääääääääääääääääääääääääääääääääääääääääääääääääääääääääääääääääääääääääääääääääääääääääääääääääääääääääääääääääääääääääääääääääääääääääääääääääääääääääääääääääääääääääääääääääääääääääääääääääääääääääääääääääääääääääääääääääääääääääääääääääääääääääääääääääääääääääääääääääääääääääääääääääääääääääääääääääääääääääääääääääääääääääääääääääääääääääääääääääääääääääääääääääääääääääääääääääääääääääääääääääääääääääääääääääääääääääääääääääääääääääääääääääääääääääääääääääääääääääääääääääääääääääääääääääääääääääääääääääääääääääääääääääääääääääääääääääääääääääääääääääääääääääääääääääääääääääääääääääääääääääääääääääääääääääääääääääääääääääääääääääääääääääääääääääääääääääääääääääääääääääääääääääääääääääääääääääääääääääääääääääääääääääääääääääääääääääääääääääääää

[@abbycrossing13]

You feel like an old friend, I could listen to you talk about this stuff for hours 😊 thanks for the help in part one - three!

[@suem7172]

Thanks!! I wasn't even aware of junk journals and I just gutted my first book!! Your tutorial is very easy to follow!! I'm going to keep following the series. Books were all $1 at Goodwill and I'm giving them a second life!!

[@ThePaperOutpost]

Hi Sue M! That's fantastic! Pam :) !!

[@lynsiechase9869]

I am absolutely loving your commentary through this ... Omg love it humor ... SYMPOTIC

[@PuffKitty]

Your hands are so expressive and keep me engaged in what you're saying ☺️

[@ThePaperOutpost]

LOL, they look like talking hand puppets to me ;)

[@Happysewist]

I love your free associating dialogue as you show us these skills. It makes me chuckle 😊

[@jkelley431]

I have watched hundreds of tutorials and I must let you know that I enjoy your teaching style sooooooo much. You are precise and very informative. I am going to make my first junk journal because of you. I can’t wait to watch many ,many more of your vids.

[@ThePaperOutpost]

Hi J Kelley! I am excited for you! :) Pam :) !!

[@tiaguile6865]

I just said pretty much the same thing, only in the future 5 months lol. I'm excited did you make your junk journal yet?

[@danielle7061]

I love your sense of humor 💖☺️

[@ruthannamarteifio9069]

Pam, I love how you give options. You never have a 'my way is th only way' attitude---- :) And your sound effects and made up words still keep me smiling! :)

[@ThePaperOutpost]

what sound effects??? ;0)

[@ruthannamarteifio9069]

@@ThePaperOutpost lol

[@sspassion2007]

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[@annwoods3251]

I too held my breath when you cut up the linen with the shears, I collect vintage fabric such as that and am very possessive of them, (:

[@ThePaperOutpost]

Hi Ann Woods! I really appreciate your input! :)

[@redrevelry]

This showed up in my recommended while I was watching a video for geometry and now im watching this while doing classwork and Pam, can I just say you are a goddamn delight

[@ThePaperOutpost]

I love hearing this Alix! Thanks! :) Happy you are here with us! :)

[@tiaguile6865]

I agree!

[@NAVYWhistleblowerAssassin]

She is indeed!

[@celestialstorybooks]

I tuned in expecting to see another sort of boring tutorial, but instead a got a very light-hearted and uplifting chat and very personable and inspiring video that made my day. Thank you for a friendly and humorous instructional video!

[@aprildomer422]

AND.... you are absolutely DELIGHTFUL as well as creative and fun! I’ve been reading thru the comments & enjoying getting to know you. Isn’t is wonderful to be able to share your passion with SO MANY people? ( and get so much love in return!) I’m in my 60s & I’ve seen so much change in our beautiful world, (with varying degrees of enthusiasm) But one thing I AM thrilled about is that the internet has allowed so many people a way to share their art and creativity with the world. Isn’t it marvelous? Music, art, crafts, sports, meditation..etc etc.... what a gift to be able to access everything that’s out there, LITERALLY!!😳Thanks again, to you & so many others, for making our lives a little brighter and DEFINITELY more fun! ✌🏽🌏💕

[@ThePaperOutpost]

Hi April! I agree, it has been a joy to connect with so many other paper crafting lovers out there! It makes the world seem like a cozier smaller place! :) Thank you so much for taking the time to watch and comment!

[@barbibutton9619]

Loved your comment for a variety of reasons

[@BrendaOwens]

Loved this comment!!

[@gthomasphd]

Your commentary is giving me life! I love the “technical” terms - finger tool, mush, come down the mountain! It’s how I talk to myself as I‘m crafting. :-)

[@ThePaperOutpost]

Yes, we are very technical around here ..LOL :) Thanks for watching!

[@barbsanford8736]

Great tip about adding alcohol because I have had lovely fuzzy things growing in the coffee spray and rather quickly! Lol! TFS

[@ThePaperOutpost]

Me too ;)

[@arelycastillo3]

This is a real DIY video, not a fast forwarded video with annoying music and 100 different camera angles. Also, as someone who keeps their books in prestige condition, this hurts to watch you cutting it but I also love it because you’re repurposing an abounded book.

[@ThePaperOutpost]

Thanks Arley! :)

[@wonderwend1]

At the same time it took until 5 mins to actually do something. That can be annoying too.

[@eileenthomas9983]

Your tutorial has come at the right time as I’ve been looking at my old book cover with dread, not knowing where to start and your clear instructions are simply a great great help. I will continue watching the other steps as it’s what I need.Thank you many times over! 🌹

[@ThePaperOutpost]

Hi Eileen Thomas! I am excited for you! :) Pam :) !!

[@susanreaney7678]

This helped me do much. I have listened to about fifty of your videos but I started to panic about making a video. I am watchyngntuus series for the second time snf your calm, funny manner relaxes me.

[@susanreaney7678]

Should have proofed that. I was panicking about making a junk journal.

[@jampop10]

me when your cutting the book: who needs algebra anyway

[@breannrosinski9354]

🤣🤣🤣

[@quinetteadaobiartsofanapos9756]

Tare Sakura , you are so funny. My elder brother would usually Say “Very mean people set Algebra for others “🤣

[@miaclarke6859]

The fact that it's algebra is what makes it hard for me loll. If I could I would loveee to read through a 1930s college algebra book.

[@quintanascreators5441]

See, future you did use algebra in your everyday life!!

[@amumof2347]

💯🤣🤣

[@matthewspaid1575]

I just love to listen to your silky voice as you make your journal

[@eileenalholinna5310]

Wow! This junk journaling is something I just discovered! Can't wait for the next steps!

[@ThePaperOutpost]

Hi Eileen Alholinna! Thanks dear heart! :)

[@nikkinmiss]

I’m not sure how I got here because I have never aspired to create a journal but now I want to! This was quite entertaining

[@kristenevans4557]

It’s what got me about 2 years and Many journals since.

[@cathyhogue3693]

Thank you so much. I was watching your video and I finished my own junk journal while watching ! Thanks so much for showing me how to deconstruct and reconstruct a book.

[@ovash1]

I started watching book videos, to fix and old book I have that has a split in the spine. Obviously this video is not related to my search, but the way she talked was so natural and friendly, it was like being in the room with a friend. Awesome video and an enormously talented presentation, thank you so much.

[@tiffanyjohnson5899]

The mathematician in me is both crying and rejoicing on the inside. 😱😭😍😂

[@ThePaperOutpost]

LOL, I hear you! :)

[@blakelycreative3171]

Kill your idols..ha ha

[@alisonperry1786]

Bloody hell so slow to do basically nothing so u recked a book

[@SMCasts]

I'll go ahead and admit to the mild panic attack when the word gutting was used along side this beautiful algebra book...

[@laurelhess2836]

I found your channel at just the right time. Covid has lead to my clinical depression and anxiety kicking my ass. It has been a couple years since I have felt like I could actually accomplish anything creative. I was just starting to feel the stirrings when I happened on this video. I love old books and altering books so this tripped my trigger. Thank you, thank you, thank you.

[@nommh]

I stayed totally calm when you gutted the book, but when you sacrificed the napkin I had to do some breathing exercises pronto.

[@ThePaperOutpost]

LOL, you were very brave :)

[@gerilynne1955]

Lol now that's funny. Thanks for that. Totally relate to the book part and now I have to watch for the napkin part.

[@Thebasicmaker]

I usually restore old books I come across...so it was painful watching you cut that poor book...from the 30's (my mother was fromthe 30-s!)

[@CharlotteFairchild]

Textiles like that took weeks or more to make by hand.

[@ValleyOakPaper]

OMG now I know what you meant! 😱

[@barbaradevries7831]

How fun! Thanks for showing us this fun project.

[@lisareed5669]

I've made tons of "recycled books," "altered books," etc. Glad to see they are still around/coming back! I also used to sell "hand-collected" ephemera stuff for people to put in their books. This is so much fun! LOVE your video!

[@bulldogsathome]

WOW!! I have been hemm hawwing around for so long, just watching people in their junk journals, afraid to make mine, because the signatures were "scary" to me!! Then today, just laying around being lazy, I found this series, watched from start to finished I am ready to make my own!!! Including signatures!! Thank you so much for showing each and every step! This was AWESOME!!! Thank you so much! All I need is a big bite crop a dile!!

[@evespride]

I watched all 3 and came back to 1 to share. I enjoy your spontaneous joy in between project directions and your list of tools. I would add a steam iron to that list.You have managed to keep the fun of crafting in your video and I look forward to seeing more. You are an inspiration to this 67 year old- This recycle idea is a great idea.

[@ThePaperOutpost]

Hi Christina! Its fun to breathe new life into old discarded items :)

[@marlenejones6266]

Christina Angeloni isnt this the best tutorial on book recycling? Im in love with her teaching. Shes to the point but sweet and very understandable and full of great ideas. My go to from now on for book covers and making junk journals. Best i have watched and i have watched many videos.

[@hjayley.clague1817]

Hope your birds are ok there very quite .but it 21.58 in UK evening time .And it's Easter weekend next week am not looking forward to the lockdown ending I got to keep safe as I have brittle bone and osstopenia as well in my left leg I wish that glue would fix my bones lol I all so go spondilos of spine so whaching you takes my mind of it xx keep safe I sure I am x

[@reginap7709]

Great videos, thank you! I have also used dry wall tape from Home Depot. It’s like a nylon weaved tape and super cheap and super strong

[@ThePaperOutpost]

Great to know! Thanks for sharing! :)

[@cindymitchell4696]

And I use double sided carpet tape, same thing and works great too!

[@juneribbons5196]

I've seen a couple of others turn old books into journals , so decided to watch your method too

[@decbarfra]

I have to say your tutorials are the absolute best. I’m so grateful for your willingness to share all of your knowledge with us. 💕

[@ThePaperOutpost]

Thanks so much Trish! Honestly, it's my pleasure! :)

[@marlenejones6266]

Isnt she the best? I love her way of teaching. Its simple and to the point..no blabbing about her life here.. we need instructions, not conversations. I love her. No goofiness here either. Great book teaching

[@decbarfra]

Marlene Jones Absolutely !!

[@debtfreeis4me2]

Amen this was great vid

[@TexasMixedMediaArtist]

You and Nik the Booksmith--both such happy people! Must be something to do with bring new life to old books. 🙂 I'm glad I found your channel as well.

[@jacquelinebergsmark8129]

I love listening to you. You are both funny and educational. Thank you :D

[@ThePaperOutpost]

Sincerely, thanks for your feedback! It helps me a lot to know if my message is coming across clearly :)

[@sherylldupuis6323]

Hi. I have never seen this done. So neat. I just love your sense of humor. 🤣Wish you were my teacher 66+yrs ago. I would have loved to cut all the school books up🤣. Your video is funtimes lol. Thank you for the giggles. Hugs 🇨🇦

[@calynnlamprecht8338]

I really love the energy in the video! It really feels like you want us to do this like, "Do it! It's fun!". And not in an overbearing way like some channels do, it's like a really kind and calming way. I really want to do it now... even though my heart might stop because the history geek and the book lover in me will beat me senseless XD.

[@ThePaperOutpost]

LOL I completely understand :) Been there! Now let's go have some fun! :)

[@ETHANNAH1902]

I’ve been watching a couple of different other journal makers. Learning from both but I really wanted to use an actual old book. Glad I found your channel !

[@deadacc2816]

if you ever make another book like this, i'd be more than willing to watch you go through the process again!

[@ThePaperOutpost]

Thanks so much! :)

[@jamiee11]

I love your video. As a antique and vintage collector I held my breath as you were cutting the pages out!🙈🫠

[@kathykammerer3389]

Just a tip to save time down the road. At 6:25 when the text block is out, I'd take some measurements of it before you set it aside (height, depth of the text block at the binding, and width across the top of the book from the sewn edge to the outside edge). The depth measurement at the binding should save time at the step at 27:30 and the height and width will help in Part 3 with trimming the pages.

[@ThePaperOutpost]

Thats a great tip! TFS! :)

[@lonnicollins-pratt4438]

😂😂🤣😂 Measuring? Good for you. 💕 I’ve gotten through Harvard Law, and made dozens of journals without it. Not starting now. But yay you!

[@JB-3794]

@@lonnicollins-pratt4438 Nothing hard about measuring. It's a simple process that actually saves time.

[@booksmartcraftingwithemme6968]

Love your energy! Thanks for all the helpful tips. I recently removed a paper block from a newer hardcover and knocked the spine. Now I know what to do! 😄

[@ticklishmoose]

I had to LOL when you panned back to show your work area bc mine looks just about like that 😂 I think I have this book 🤔 but mine didn’t come with the bonus template. Thanks for the tutorial!

[@ThePaperOutpost]

Thanks, happy I am not alone here in my mess ;) Cool on the book! You are more than welcome and BTW...love your channel name! :)

[@sugarcoateddeerhorns898]

Everyone is saying this is too long, but I honestly appreciate the amount of detail in your explanations and found this enjoyable to watch- and I'm someone who has a difficult time focusing!

[@ThePaperOutpost]

Thanks!

[@fungirl809]

Giving old books new life

[@janetbransdon3742]

This will be my first attempt making a junk journal... been watching crafters making embellishments etc and I'm hooked lol .🥰🌻💜

[@pinkysfarm461]

I add a drop or two of vanilla to my coffee dye and it smells amazing forever!!!

[@kishmishbhat1042]

That's a lovely idea, thank you!

[@elinordrake7129]

Thanks for the idea, I might do the same. Or maybe a star anise? Or cinnamon stick?

[@starkravenwild791]

Here we are in 2021 still looking for projects to keep us sane during quarantine!! Thanks for the tips!!

[@aprildomer422]

Your work area is NOT a mess! It is INSPIRATION and creativity and beautiful! ( as seen thru the eyes of a fellow creative woman😊) Thank you for this video, I love your voice and enthusiasm! What fun! I’m going through a BIG move and thankfully refrained from giving away my older, “ not very interesting “ books. They all look WAAAY more interesting to me now! Yippee!! Thanks again, I’m Inspired!🌺🌼🌸

[@ThePaperOutpost]

Hurray! Yes there are sheets of gold in those books! :0)

[@junechristian6717]

I've been watching this type of video and honestly I was so bored, I like ur teaching/tutorial style. I really like the banter & you explain things so well for a beginner.

[@ThePaperOutpost]

Hi June Christian! Welcome to the family! I am so excited for you on your new journey into junk journals! It's a very friendly community! Come on down the rabbit hole with the rest of us and have some fun! :)Thanks for watching! :) Pam :) !!

[@tarahlane7064]

People will always complain. Too short, too long, too this, too that. Whatevs. Like so many others, I find you charming. I'm a bit of a rambler, over explainer, chatterbox. I dont even know how i stumbled here but I'm now very interested in giving this a try and a few minutes ago i didnt even know it was a thing. Thank you! And dont ever let the negatives get to ya!

[@ThePaperOutpost]

Thanks Tarah! That means a lot and I am so excited for you to make a journal! Its is really a lot of fun! :) Come on down the rabbit hole with the rest of us! :)

[@aprildomer422]

Thanks for your comment Tara! I, too, am all of the above & I’m so happy to find a kindred spirit in Pam ( & now you too) To each their own, yes, and if a video doesn’t elicit something positive for someone, then they can move on to something else, but please don’t be unkind.There is so much joy to be shared, like Pam’s wondrous tutorials! ( with delightful bird song accompaniment) 🎶 😊

[@clevelandexplorer2221]

Hello :) thanks for sharing. As an outdoors person I can say downhill is well known in the sport as being more dangerous than climbing a hill, mainly because people get too confident or misjudge or too stubborn to turn back when wild weather comes like me haha. My suggestion is to imagine the path as some extremely uneven sort of "harry potter" level of safety on some stairs at the first time you've visited a friend's house. Take each step as they come, focus on concentrating with each uneven step :) I'm sorry your knee didn't like the hill

[@angelathoma-dogwoodpaperarts]

I love this series so am watching it all over again. I love your method and your explanations. Oh, I listened to your pod casts too which were really wonderful! I can't agree more about papers and how they feel, the textures, the scent, the feeling that just descends over me when it comes to the different types of papers. You are unique in your tutorials. Your love of creating and how you share this love with your audience is really amazing. It is wonderful to be a part of it all.

[@ThePaperOutpost]

Thanks Angela! You are why I do it :)

[@AbbaJoy1]

I just gutted a book so I could put the pages in a 3-ring binder. Although I'm interested in art journaling, I just got the idea of using the subject as a theme for this art journal with student projects! And now I know how! Thank-you!

[@ThePaperOutpost]

Yay! Happy dance! Have blast with your project! :)

[@catherinecornell654]

“Finger tool” “thank you Grant” 😂😂 love it, thanks, I just stubbed across you. Such a refreshing video and great tutorial

[@ThePaperOutpost]

Hi Catherine Cornell! Welcome to the family! I am so excited for you on your new journey into junk journals! It's a very friendly community! Come on down the rabbit hole with the rest of us and have some fun! :)Thanks for watching! :) Pam :) !!

[@mssherrydmarshall303]

I'm finding you're videos, relaxing, fun, and I've always wondered how to pull a book apart, it's funny and disturbing for me to pull apart books, I never dog eared, written or destroyed on in the past, I also taught my daughter to respect books. Thank you.

[@georgearmstrong1553]

Hello👋 i hope you’re safe over there? I pray this year brings prosperity and happiness love 💕all over the world I’m from Canada, currently in Key West Florida and you where are you from if i may ask?

[@carolclmcm1214]

Ahh your manner of presentation is so happy and friendly and relaxing. Thank you. 📚📔📙😊

[@merylehawkins5177]

I found your instruction really clear and I loved the video. Thank you

[@ThePaperOutpost]

Hi Meryle Hawkins! You make me happy! Thanks kindly! :) Pam :) !!

[@jill7111]

Thank you for this video. I’ve been wanting to make a junk journal for quite awhile, but didn’t know what to use for the cover. An old book is genius!

[@cheryl2455]

Found you by accident! So glad I did! I am getting ready to do a book for a young gentleman & thought the hidden spine would work. You have wonderful directions! Thank you! You remind me of Nik the Booksmith. She makes it fun to watch! I have watched all 3 videos & now I am replying! I think after watching you I can do this also! Great video! I am going to subscribe too!

[@ThePaperOutpost]

Nothing makes me happier than hearing someone feeling they can do this too! So happy you took the time to comment and watch! Thanks! Nik is awesome! :)

[@sonialynnstation9905]

Love watching! Love creative ideas and techniques!

[@chi7126]

Hi Pam ❤️, I'm a newbie to junk journaling. Not know how I feel about it yet but I can see a gleam of interest taking hold :). I'm coming this way by way of Bible journaling so I'm looking all into the various world of artsy crafty :). Love your personality!

[@kaate8230]

Me and my grandma love to Watch your videos together

[@SimpLeeBeth]

Very fun! Headed for Part 2. See you there 😘

[@ThePaperOutpost]

I'll leave the light on ;)

[@blxopium]

I clicked on this by accident while working on a penpal letter but this makes me want to get into junk journaling too! Thank you for the video, you’re a delight to listen to while i’m working on my letters

[@JuJuCrafts]

Never had thought of using Tyvek tape - I’m always sacrificing mailers to the cause :)

[@ThePaperOutpost]

Tyvek tape is incredibly strong and easy to cut but very difficult to tear :)

[@aprilwilliams364]

I love listening to you talk us through this!!!

[@janetbachman8591]

What if you slid a thin metal ruler in the space of the spine before you start cutting? That way your knife would cut down the ruler and not cut your spine?

[@ThePaperOutpost]

Hi Unusual Vintage! Brilliant idea! :) !!

[@michigangarnet3804]

One way I did it was I cut with scissors from the inside of the spine out

[@elinordrake7129]

I stuck my pinkie in to widen the space. But took it out prior to cutting of course. Made it fairly easy

[@moluna598]

I found 2 very old books that I’ve had no idea what to do with (one has no spine and the other I’ve had to tape down because the spine is only connected to the back cover. Love that this popped up in my recommended!!

[@ThePaperOutpost]

Yay! Oh the possibilities!!! :)

[@45wonka]

Wow some very rude people out and about. 😕 I love your videos; the talking, the dancing fingers and all. Keep it up. Your work is fabulous.

[@ThePaperOutpost]

Thanks so much Judy! :) No worries, I have thick crafter skin :) !!

[@tammypaul7886]

Your voice is so calming. I love journals but they are so expensive. Thank you for the video

[@angelaruckman9376]

My first time watching any of your videos. I loved your comment, "coming down the mountain"!🤣 It took me quite awhile before I could stomach gutting a book! Great video!

[@Sara-ow6hz]

Ahh your channel makes me warm inside. You seem so nice and fun to be around. Makes me think of my mother

[@debbied3442]

Your video is very enjoyable. Love you sense of humor!!

[@ThePaperOutpost]

Hi Debbie Wagoner! Thanks! Big air smooches to you! :) Pam :) !!

[@MargaretAJones-k7w]

I'm new from Louisiana. I love this. I'm learning.

[@dariarutkowski6874]

I cannot thank you enough for your excellent video, I have been afraid to try to make junk journal but today after watching your video I gutted a book and am ready to go!!!! I do want to cover the book in fabric, and you referred to another video on how to do that, can you post link to that video, I could not find itl thank you thank you thank you!!!!!

[@ThePaperOutpost]

Hi daria rutkowski! I am excited for you! :) Pam :) !! Absolutely! Here is the link! kzbin.info/www/bejne/h5XFnmSjf7ipo7c This is a 5 part series but the first one or two parts covers the Fabric cover ;) Have lots of fun!

[@karendoney9144]

I love crafting. I never heard of junk journals before. So curiosity got the better of me. It’s very clever. But it’s a lot of work. I guess I need to watch more?

[@louisavevers9709]

Yeah I keep getting lovely old books from our book fair... But they're so old I just can't pull them apart.... Yet... I will be brave one day 😁

[@ThePaperOutpost]

Hi Louisa Vevers! Thanks! Big air smooches to you! :) Pam :) !!

[@pinklady7184]

I treat old books with respect. Rare books are not replaceable, when once they are lost.

[@janemiller5396]

@@pinklady7184 I agree in principle. But very few old textbooks are either rare or irreplaceable.

[@mindylawrence7357]

I've wanted to know how to remove the book block from the cover for awhile. Thank you for the excellent instruction.

[@catherinehughes6287]

Hi Pam , I did it I made one this evening yeh .thanks for yr inspiration

[@ThePaperOutpost]

Hi catherine hughes! Happy dance! :) Pam :) !!

[@arreltidwell7118]

Love your sense of humor! Thanks!!

[@tannabella6071]

Hi, tfs! My daughter majored in Math! She loves pi! I will find a math book to do this for her! She is a teacher and this would be great for her to use in her class room!

[@ThePaperOutpost]

Hi Tanna Bella! Fantastic idea! I love it!!! Thanks so much for sharing! :) Pam :) !!

[@delappamy]

Watching and starting my monthly challenge tonight. Will be my first journal with an actual book. Thank you so much Pam for your videos and Facebook

[@ThePaperOutpost]

This is awesome!!!! :)

[@juliemyatt3697]

Oh my goodness. Just reading the whinging posts. If you haven’t got anything nice to say then ssssssssh. Why are people so unkind. Pam you are fantastic - I love all your videos.

[@ThePaperOutpost]

You're the best!

[@GT_Racer347]

I love those stores! St Vincent de Paul stores can be a gold mine. 👌🏼