Transforming Junk Journals into Stunning Keepsakes: Watch Me Upcycle 2 in 1!/Junk Journal Snacks #82

[@ddmattin]

The nice lady at the quilt show told me to use a top stitching needle- the eye is larger, so it might work for your thread. You are SO brave cutting apart that cover! Love the fabric cover.

[@nataliechim5227]

The larger eye needle is great advice and can I add that it is better to use a regular thread in the bobbin and the metallic thread in the needle.

[@debrafazzi5382]

You need a needle threader for that thread. What a fun idea🤩🤩🤩🤩🥰🥰🥰🥰

[@angelaarnold4255]

I was so excited to see the gold thread on the Journal. I use to laugh at those thread “helpers”. You stick this triangle shaped skinny wire through the eye of the needle, put your thread in one end of the triangle and pull it back out the way you put it in the eye. It pulls the thread through the eye, easy peasy! Long explanation. I can’t wait to see everything you learn!! ♥️♥️♥️ Your Journal is all ready and waiting. Oh, and I don’t laugh at them anymore. I’m old and my eyes appreciate any help they can get. Lol

[@lizziesnest2539]

You can try filling your bobbin with your special thread ...thread your machine with your regular thread and sew your cover top side down...this is how I use specialty threads....I love your new art room!😀

[@49dragonflies]

Interesting idea, thanks! 😃❤️

[@janicestevens8469]

I love the black and white fabrics and the idea of giving your old journal covers a new life! 💝

[@racheljolley26352]

Terrific ideas for both of these journals and love what you have done so far. Good luck for your upcoming art fair 🥰

[@pambotter355]

Barbara, love how you are now getting two journals out of one. Can’t wait to see what you do with this journal and the cover. TFS!❤

[@seameology]

I absolutely love this! Remaking "mistakes". Good to know I'm not the only one who has to do this.

[@lisagreen3778]

Barbara I enjoy this series so much! Thank you for sharing your work and ideas !😊

[@papierandcakes2159]

Dear Barbara, l already thought you had so so many journals until today when l realised that some of your shelves are two journals deep 😮😮😮. That is so impressive. Isn’t it great that you get so much beauty from repurposing the packages you have. I love this aspect of Junk Journalling and find it to be quite validating. Can’t wait to see what you make at the festival. Have a beautiful day, Barbara 🇦🇺

[@tharp2499]

A journal cover is an "it" until you give it a soul...that spark of life. Then it becomes "She".💖 Much like Dr. Frankenstein.😉 lol!!😂 I love when you do these makeovers and brings us along with you.💗💗💗

[@MaureenAstrid]

I love this project sweetie. And your continuous perseverence and flexibility in spite of your need for some degree of control and perfectionism 😊 i know that struggle and it's real ❤

[@janetvisochi-baum7572]

what a surprise - two journals lol - love what you did today Barbara - thank you xx

[@tonyashatley5040]

I love that you tried something new, even though you didn’t like it. Now you know and now you have 2 journals! Beautiful ones too! I can’t wait to see and hear all about your class!!!! Have fun!!!

[@janillingsworth7478]

Soft spines are wonderful as are covers that wrap. I am using a drop sheet made of canvas which is very cheap from a general store, in New Zealand, called "The Warehouse". A drop sheet is what interior painters put down to cover floors when they are painting ceilings and walls. You can print on it, sew cloth onto it and paint on it too so it is very versatile. The edges fray as well. I love your ideas for covers and ephemera. Arohanui from me in Aotearoa New Zealand. ❤

[@49dragonflies]

Thanks! ❤️☺️

[@ChattylaineCreates]

I totally love the new cover, that fabric is fab and really like the canvas spine idea I might have to try that one 😁😁💖

[@terriyoung2389]

To use the gold thread you will need a different needle generally for embroidery thread. The bobbin should be monofilament, clear thread.

[@doreethorpe4800]

Love how the new cover turned out! So great to revisit projects that don’t quite make you happy and make them work! ❤❤

[@carolmc1744]

I really enjoyed watching you recycle the journal cover!!

[@marikareimer4411]

Hello Barbara, What a genius idea to make 2 JJ out of 1 ! I love how you explain your creative process. Both JJ are great! TYFS Take care and see you soon 🤗

[@debbiev.1311]

Love the transformation of one cover into 2!! 😘❤😘

[@vickilimbocker2505]

YES you did EXACTLY what I hoped you would do!!!! Love it so much. I wish we had an Art Journal Festival here where I live in Northern Minnesota 💕🌸 Thank you Barbara.

[@Usdukes]

I really love the way you constructed this!😊

[@wendyk2557]

Love that fabric. Can't wait to see what you do in it at the Festival!

[@crafterintherough]

I love these! You've definitely inspired me to make an art journal. Cannot wait to see what you create at the festival. 😊❤

[@danoux0]

You are such an inspiration! When I am in front of a blank page, I come on your site and watch your work! Thank you for sharing! Greetings from Québec Canada! ♥

[@49dragonflies]

Wow, thank you! ❤️

[@nataliechim5227]

Great make over video Barbara. Can't wait to see what you do at the art festival.

[@heathersullivan8494]

Love it! Now we can see how you complete both journals.

[@Dawn-fz5cu]

I love seeing you recreate these journal covers! ❤

[@conniecarson8842]

Love this fabric, will look for it in the USA. Next time you want to use your gold thread, try using a needle threaded to pull it through your sewing machine needle.

[@49dragonflies]

Thanks! I appreciate the tip as well! ❤️😊

[@sandrahickey3593]

Love this new art journal. I like the way you did the flexible spine. Enjoy your Art course next week.

[@mkt39slp18]

Beautiful. I love everything you create. You are very talented 💗

[@karinroloff4562]

Very cool on your showing your already made journals and your up scaled remake of your journals....very informative...and interesting process...................😻

[@judiemjacobson4613]

I think this will make a very lovely journal for your Arts seminar you are going to. Looking forward to see what you make this year

[@Veronim78]

Very interesting and very helpful. Love the fabric you chose for your cover.

[@pattybarr8710]

There is a special needle you can purchase for that golden thread. Ask at your Fabric store. I got on and works perfectly. Love your covers!! ❤️

[@49dragonflies]

Thanks for the tip! 😃❤️

[@emmkaa2099]

I LOVE the point when an "it" becomes a "she"! You are so right!! Love you, angel, MomK ❤🤗❤

[@RedArrowTinker]

What a great project - or maybe two projects! You've already converted me to preferring the softer, flexible, crunchy journal covers. Now you've illustrated a great method of making a flexible, rounded spine. I love that abstract fabric pattern. I'll have to visit my local quilting shop to see whether they have anything comparable. Thanks for being such a thorough teacher.

[@49dragonflies]

Thank you and good luck with the fabric! ❤️

[@etgdesignstudio]

I was on vacation in Amsterdam and Paris and was weirdly excited to find and look around Action in Amsterdam. I literally googled for one and took an Uber to it, intentionally.🤣 Unfortunately, I forgot to get the textile glue and they didn't have some of the goodies you find. But still... I enjoyed being there and finding some low cost goodies. (I also forgot to get newspapers in both Amsterdam and Paris and keep kicking myself.) And, yes, I talk to my projects all the time. Thanks for another inspiring video!

[@bluemuf]

Looking forward to seeing the journal finished 💕

[@chelliebarron2094]

Just love all you do!

[@sherylfarrier8397]

Love this video, always takes e to my happy place.

[@junkerryjournals7924]

Loved this and the previous two videos ❤❤ TFS

[@kcueva313]

Oh wow.. love the fabric 👍🏻

[@lenawarelius4195]

So inspiring 🙌🏵🌺🌹🌻🌼

[@jennywren2395]

When you want to thread a sewing machine needle with a three stranded thread use gluestick on the ends and thread your needle once dry. Or, as you already had gold thread on your bobbin, turn the project over and sew gold bobbin thread side up.

[@49dragonflies]

Thanks for the tips! 👍🏻😃❤️

[@lesliec9890]

Maybe a Midori style binding so you can add/subtract papers?

[@blackcoffeeandwildflowers]

What fabulous fabric! Sounds like this event is going to be so fun. And now you are ready! 🤗❤️❤️

[@AzaleaLala]

I absolutely love this fabric with the abstract patterns. I had to find some and it's not exactly the same pattern, but it's the same designer and I ordered some. I just love it. And the journal cover turned out great.

[@49dragonflies]

Thanks! Have fun with your fabric! 😃❤️

[@victoriaguckian8578]

2 out of 1. Love it!

[@caroltanzi29]

Barbara: wow! You just went to it! This will be fun. Carol from California

[@EssyGoss]

Love it!!!❤

[@yolandakouwenberg-meijer344]

Very pretty

[@Jeannes1234]

I’ve never seen a black sewing machine before. Tim Holtz would love it!

[@49dragonflies]

😃

[@nancynorris9822]

Very interesting. I think I want some canvas to play with now! TFS 🤗

[@CherrySignature3]

Love it

[@simone9623]

Hello Barbara, I was looking for a long time for the canvas in Holland and they don't had it. But now for a few weeks they have it. So yes they exist but I don't know of they are avedibel in Austria. Greets Simone

[@49dragonflies]

Thanks! ❤️

[@mechtildgraf6609]

Ich liebe das Nähen mit Metallicfäden. Deshalb mein Tipp: Um Metallicfäden mit der Nähmaschine ohne Probleme zu nähen, empfehle ich "Metallic Sticknadeln von Madeira" Die Öse ist größer und feiner geschliffen, sodass sich der Metallicfaden einfach einfädeln läßt und nicht so schnell reißt. Die Oberfadenspannung etwas reduzieren!

[@49dragonflies]

Herzlichen Dank für den Tipp! ❤️😊

[@grejtnag.227]

Ich bewunderes immer wieder, wie du mit so ungeliebten Sachen umgehst. Immer kommt am Ende etwas zufriedenstellendes heraus. Danke das du uns dabei mitnimmst, dass motiviert mich immer wieder. 😁Ich bin auch gespannt auf deine Erfahrungen bei dem Festival. So etwas gibt es bei uns auf dem Land leider nicht. Ich habe gerade diese Woche das erstemal diesen tollen Canvasblock bei uns (Siegen, RLP) im Action bekommen 😁 Da gabe es offensichtlich eine Umverteilung bei der Belieferung. Aus dem Programm genommen ist er also nicht.

[@margaretcomella3318]

Very cool!❤

[@Artistandkeepsakes]

Always enjoy your videos, love the materialxxxx🥰🥰🥰🥰

[@rosarieramon1081]

Now your journal is happy. Love them both. I'm excited for your up and coming event. The awesome new creative ideas you will learn ❤

[@starlasell5698]

❤❤❤

[@fyrtalker]

I LOVE this fabric! Will be finding it and ordering. Love your creativity!

[@emilykoch3104]

Love those fabrics!

[@marybethschuiteman484]

Love that fabric, think I am going to make something like that!

[@rachelpatten8889]

I ordered a pad of canvas and sure enough. I got card stock with a canvas-like embossing on one side. Oh well, it is okay for journal bases.

[@49dragonflies]

Oh no, check again online. I know it’s available 😘

[@tanjathiess6790]

The action in the Netherlands doesn't have the canvaspads for quite a while... I've searched for months🥺

[@digikaatje]

Action in the netherlands has the canvas sheets again! But of course, I don't know how long they will have these in their range.

[@maritaranda7782]

So cool, love it🤩😍

[@candicepetri2711]

Very nice❤

[@susangazawaypapercrafting3749]

Beautiful!😊

[@ItadakimashuU]

I actually live in NL and my action still has the canvas a4 pads... hopefully yours will be replenished 😊

[@elsevoshart5930]

Beautiful❤

[@toniscott1029]

So cool!!

[@jeanieferretti4203]

❤

[@SpoonieLoveJunkJournal]

Hi Barbara, i love so so much the second junk journal cover but the glue for fabrik it's very strong for a long time or you going to sew ? I hope you understand me 😂... big kisses you ❤

[@49dragonflies]

Thank you! It seems sturdy to me, but you can always sew it as well 😃❤️

[@SpoonieLoveJunkJournal]

@@49dragonflies yes i can, thank you Barbara 🥰🥰🥰

[@NatureSpiritJournals]

Nochmal… ich finde es großartig etwas zu bearbeiten, was man nicht mag! 😊 Ich fände es furchtbar, wenn du dieses tolle Cover nicht umgearbeitet hättest und du es ungenutzt hättest rumstehen lassen 💚 ! Super toll! 😊 Ich bin sooo gespannt auf deine Erfahrungen vom Festival! Bei uns gibt es leider schon länger keine Canvasblöcke mehr im Action und ich finde das sehr schade… 😘 Liebe Grüße Nicole

[@49dragonflies]

Vielen Dank! Ja, bei uns leider auch nicht. Sehr schade!

[@kellyglow]

Hi!!!! I enjoy your videos sooo much and I love your positive vibes! ❤️ Here in Germany I couldn't find the canvas pads and I searched three stores. So I ordered them from Craftelier alongside with other crafting materials. I wanted to ask you for the longest time and sorry if you already adressed the subject but what sewing machine do you use? I'm looking to buy one, I am a complete newbie with sewing. Thanks and have a lovely day! 😊

[@49dragonflies]

Thank you! I have a Toyota Jeans sewing machine. It doesn’t do anything fancy, but it can handle heavy-duty fabrics and multiple layers.

[@sannyma]

Ist das ne Toyota? Wenn ja, hat die doch nen Einfädler. Der hat eigentlich so viel Wumms, dass er auch den 3fädigen reinkriegen sollte. :)

[@49dragonflies]

Ja, ist es und ja, hat einen Einfädler. Muss ich mal probieren, danke! ❤️😊

[@sannyma]

@@49dragonflies Viel Erfolg! :) Ich nutze den Einfädler bei der Maschine gerne.

[@luannianke8110]

Is there some reason why you couldn't just sew the spine to the cover or does glue just stand up better?

[@49dragonflies]

I find glueing easier, but if your sewing machine can handle the bulk, sewing would be great!

[@handmadewithlovebytraceyan3289]

You can get a metalic thread sewing machine needle which has a bigger eye, then if you thread with a needle threader it helps to stop splitting. Took a lot of swearing from me b4 i figured that out lololol

[@49dragonflies]

Thanks! 😃👍🏻❤️

[@DLRTraynorCoberly]

Unless you name IT and then it CAN become a HIM!

[@glynismccartneyintricatesc5281]

❤️☀️🇨🇦🌷

[@janicemiller3144]

and when one finds a home do you miss her...i do 😪

[@49dragonflies]

Some of them…..

[@junk-usi]

📖📖👌💐🤎🦊🦊🤎

[@carolm4094]

Love the fabrics!

[@matildaenlund6679]

❤