DIY Junk Journal Closures/Ribbon Bookmarks (EASY tutorial)

Step by step tutorial - Very quick and easy journal closures.
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[@tcovington0711]

First I love your accent, I'm saying that because I have an Oklahoma drawl...and Australia is my fav country...I spent three months there in 1999.. I loved every moment...second, I love your videos...I've nearly binge watched all of them and several of them twice...you have hooked me on junk journals...I love writing and esp love writing in journals, but I buy a mass marketed one and soon I'm bored w it...so as soon as I can get my mind wrapped around imagination, I'm going to try to make my own...if I fail I'm buying one of yours...if I don't fail I'm still buying one from you for my to me from me xmas present...thank you for your clear and excellent instructions...I'm a scientist so directions are something I follow...now imagination not so much...

[@TreasureBooks]

Aw thank you so much Terri :)

[@cynthiacooke9785]

Thanks again / I’m 82 years young trying to make 2 junk journals for my brothers both in their 80s / from Canada/ I have enclosed our family tree to start my ideas for their journals our mom kept humorous cards my dad gave her and I am also incorporating them in journals / family pictures to start them thinking of a story they may want to write. Both of my brothers live on the other side of Canada and I miss them, I want to finish them and send as a surprise . I am using elastic binding so they can add more pages,/ I have a letter from my grandfather to me. I saved it and will copy some of the pages for hand written pages in the diary My mom kept an envelope from when my dad had open heart surgery away from home. I also will enclose copies of this envelop to illicit some memories of my dad. Etc. Thank goodness these are junk journals as I am making lots of mistakes but I am enjoying the process which is what it is really all about! Thanks for your many suggestions along the way that has been a big help.

[@irispeters7313]

What a wonderful idea for a closure! It's easy to make and you can always choose matching fabric to the book. Absolutely marvellous! Thank you!

[@lyricwritertoo]

Your paper making scrolled up so decided to watch the closure video. I dont journal but want to use papers for cards and tags. I use pity tail bands similarly to close my purses made from jeans and sometimes clothing, fronts of jackets too. It would be easier to pin to sew or pin mar where buttons go or cutting lines. I even sew buttons on with my 9 machines! Sewing is my main passion but branching out. For the lace that is a one sided design you can cut two pieces and overlap and do a small zig zag down the middle or edge sew the lace on both sides of a narrow ribbon. I cut and knot the hair ties too if I want a loop similar to close a flap on a purse. All in all a good use for this closure on a journal.

[@TreasureBooks]

So many great ideas. Thank you :)

[@gracehowell.]

You could probably dab clear nail varnish on the end of the ribbon - or coloured, if you like - to prevent fraying. You know, for a less pyrotechnic version. I'm definitely going to try to make some of these.

[@rhondazamora8136]

I love this closure. Thanks for sharing and writing out the steps for us.

[@scruffy281]

I have been binge watching you all day and I am still not tired!! One great idea after another and you execute them wonderfully! Thanks again so much for sharing you joy with us!❤️

[@TreasureBooks]

Thank you so much!!

[@DeeFrancis-y7y]

The closures are adorable.

[@TreasureBooks]

Thank you ❤️

[@caridavila2071]

Love love this! This I can do for closures for journals! I do not have all the fancy machines or tools to do colsures. This it PERFECT! ThankYou!

[@TreasureBooks]

Glad you like it Cari. Thank you :)

[@teresa3927]

Many thanks for sharing your talent. I have a deep admiration for your creativity.

[@TreasureBooks]

Thank you so much Teresa, that means a lot :)

[@carlottaholman9481]

Oh, I like this idea. Partly because I always seem to forget about the closure until the very end at which point I can't hide mechanics of it. Plus I could make several of these at a time and send as gifts to fellow junk journalers. TFS

[@TreasureBooks]

Yes!! Exactly! I have also forgotten to include a closure until its too late! This could be added any time, and also make wonderful quick and easy gifts!

[@lori88ish]

Thank you so much for sharing such an awesome idea, always nice to have options for journal closures and this one is quite quick and very effective Hugs and Smiles

[@jenniferwatson7118]

Nice simple closure and one that can be created to match your junk journal!

[@ОльгаЧибисова-в2д]

Наташа вы прелесть. Ваши работы просто великолепны. Благодарю вас за идеи которые вы объяснили

[@Cyrilmc222004]

Thank you so much Natasha, I really really enjoyed watching you create this lovely bookmark/ journal closure. Great idea. And one I’m going to try out soon. Please stay safe and well too xxxx Mags ❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@Jenny-W1910]

LOVE this closure Natasa!!! I don't have a sewing machine but I'm sure I could hand stitch the elastic on. thanks so much for sharing and inspiring me!!

[@TreasureBooks]

Thank you so much Jenny. I'm glad you feel inspired!!

[@coraclampitt4110]

Have only seen it used for bookmarks. Wonderful idea for journal closure. I can imagine a bulb pin and charms or any kind of embellishing. Can be designed to fit in your front journal design.

[@sandofthesun]

It really is sooooo giving of you to share your creations with us. I appreciate them so much. Thank you! 💕🙏🏼💕🙏🏼💕💕💕

[@TreasureBooks]

Thank you so much! Thanks for watching :)

[@debbywycye4602]

Natasha, I am binge watching all your videos. I just finished my first junk journal. I made it out of an old address book. Now that it's done and super "STUFFED" this elastic tie will be perfect. THANK YOU for all your great help! Couldn't have done it without you!

[@TreasureBooks]

That is awesome! Thanks so much Debby!!

[@gailclarkson6428]

Love this closure, so practical and simple to prepare. I've just finished my attempt and very pleased with the result

[@juliehughes5407]

Great tutorial. Love this idea! Thanks for sharing!

[@lindaavila5377]

This is a great idea for completed books that need a closure. Love love love all of your beautiful ideas.

[@darnelleechols8556]

Cool project. Thanks for sharing this very versatile closure idea.

[@susanmyrick2913]

So very clever Natasa...endless combinations will be fun to try out. Thank you for your usual creativity and attention to detail.

[@TreasureBooks]

Thank you so much Susan :)

[@milolascrafts-lizhawes7949]

This was the perfect inspiration for me today!! I now have the ideal way to close a journal without covering the image..brilliant - thank you so much for sharing ❣

[@TreasureBooks]

You are so welcome!

[@cathycole1995]

PERFECT!!! I was just searching for diff closures! Love this❤

[@pilarguerrero3405]

I absolutely love your idea! Thank you so much for your generous sharing and teaching!

[@melpinkjournals]

They look so gorgeous 🥰

[@marmaz57]

Such a lovely addition to a journal! Thank you! I always learn so much from you!

[@bettysshowtime7400]

Love these! . Love your instructions,clear and easy to follow. Thank you!

[@suebrown7882]

Great closure - to avoid risks with lighters, I run a small line of PVA glue on cut ribbon edges and press it in with my finger - dries quickly and stops fraying.

[@menm_91]

These would also make unique and awesome headbands!

[@TreasureBooks]

Yes! Fabulous idea :)

[@gretchenkoontz2836]

Such a fun idea for closures! I love this idea to use beautiful ribbon! Thank you. Be well. 😊💖🌻

[@suzyemery]

They are super fun! Love how they look on a journal...!! And so quick and easy! Thank you, Natasa! Hugs 💕 Suzy

[@lorrainedurgee1761]

This was so easy to make, thank you.. I used fray check liquid for sewing to seal the ends of the ribbon...this demo is the best way to wrap around anything , not just a book.... good video....

[@TreasureBooks]

Thank you Lorraine!! I also have the fray liquid, but I find that it leaves a stain on the satin ribbons, not sure why...

[@lynnmartin7123]

Great video, love the idea, easy even for a non sewing machinist like me, very helpful. Thank you Merry Christmas Xx💚

[@lucy7b]

Wonderful idea brilliantly executed.

[@jeangreen1810]

I’ve got some symmetrical lace and some linen hand printed with bees which has already got me itching to do these. Thank you for sharing with us Natasa. 💕💕💕

[@bbsbacktobasics7695]

I'm watching this for like the 3rd time... Watching all your videos again & again, one after another. I love them. The ribbon you are using in demonstration is beautiful. I really like it a lot. Great video as usual. You are so good at it. And the camera angles are always perfect. Love you, Natasa

[@TreasureBooks]

Wow, thank you! That means a lot :)

[@firstsun5208]

Super idea! This will be so handy and attractive for mens journal closure, too.

[@helenw6594]

These are delightful - and a great way to use up all those little scrappy bits of elastic that I hoard "because they'll come in handy one day"... I liked the look of the books displaying 3 - might see if there's any way to attach them to the back so there would be 2 bookmarks & a closure. With a wide ribbon & a narrow button that are otherwise just perfect for each other, I think I would try folding the corners to make a point to stitch the button onto... Thank you for the tutorial - clear, concise & beautifully done as ever!

[@TreasureBooks]

Thank you! You've got some great ideas!

[@helenrocconi9406]

I literally just finished a journal and forgot the closure, hence watching this video to get me sorted lol!! I don’t have a sewing machine, so will adapt. ❤x

[@melangegirl]

Hi Natasa, Every one of your ideas is original and unique. Thank you for sharing your ideas with us. I love that you provide written instructions to screenshot. And congratulations on your rapidly growing subscriber numbers...Wow. I have been watching you for some time and very excited that you are getting the recognition you deserve. You go girl!

[@TreasureBooks]

Thank you SO much!! It means a lot and comments like these make it all worthwhile. Thank you

[@loriwadding1966]

Love this idea!!! They are BEAUTIFUL ❤

[@TreasureBooks]

Thank you! 😊

[@loke-art7383]

So beautiful and great idea

[@danacolosimo5874]

What a great idea 😀 thank you so much for sharing 😘😘❤️😘

[@energygirl_444]

Great idea, Perfect closures for my nieces journals. Thank you for sharing

[@ИринаУхварина-л4ж]

Замечательная идея!Большое Вам спасибо ! Все очень просто и функционально. Обязательно возьму себе на заметку: я уже делала джанк по Вашему мастер классу. Вдохновения Вам ))

[@TreasureBooks]

Thank you so much :)

[@cathykirwan2292]

Thank you for a great tutorial! I plan to make some of these! ❤️

[@annalba]

Great Tutorial Natsa I love this closer. I always enjoy your tutorials . Have a wonderful Day.

[@TreasureBooks]

Thank you so much Ann. I wish you a wonderful day too!

[@MissGroves]

Love these, thanks for posting on the alternative junk journals Facebook page so I can try this. Seasons greetings 💚

[@joanmacleod1362]

A great idea and a great video. Thanks for sharing

[@lalagamma4452]

Stunning closure and excellent tutorial. I loved the ones you made too ❤️💙💜💚💛

[@janicewilliams1535]

Well that is easy will be using this great technique thank you for sharing 👍

[@tulasilakshmi23]

I’ve used this idea to secure my kid’s stainless steel lunch box lid which was otherwise opening up easily. Used a thicker strap for wrapping around, a big button and a elastic hair band for closure 😎

[@martineetienne1702]

Wow 😍j'adore votre création , c'est tout simplement magnifique 🤎 merci pour votre partage 😊

[@michelledekker7654]

These are adorable. I've made these but not this pretty! Thank you for sharing your ideas!!

[@annwatkins9637]

Love this idea, so cute! I think I will attempt! Thanks for sharing! 💓💓💓💓

[@ritaharker4466]

Great tutorial, I’m definitely going to make them. So simple but so effective. Thank you for showing us x

[@LB-vl3qn]

Great idea, Natasa! This is going to come in handy for a journal I'm putting together that demands a different type of closure. Perfect timing, thank you! ~ Lisa

[@susanwilmert6966]

Thank you so much, looking for different closure ideas.

[@vaniasantos4714]

Lindo trabalho parabéns 👏👏 bem prática de fazer,obrigada pó nus mostra lindos trabalhos 🙏 sempre 💥✨💥 Bom final de semana em família 🙏💕💕

[@karinroloff4562]

What a cool closure.....................😻😻

[@lisajarvis3820]

You could also metal stud it to the leather spine section before adding it to your book!! I use a double capped rivet!

[@lovicollier9640]

Just subscribed to your channel. Wow love this idea! smiles from down under 🎊🌺👍🏻

[@TreasureBooks]

Thank you so much Lovi, my fellow Aussie, and welcome to my channel, glad to have you :)

[@lyndafleetwood5771]

Thank you....always looking for an easy closure for journals.

[@witchseeroracle]

I dont use a sewing machine I use a needle and thread and sew by hand..let the magick flow..

[@terracecil6954]

Love the tip for the ribbon I never knew that how to that

[@yunkerfaith]

Fabri-Tac from beacon glue will work really good and walmart carries it in the craft section.

[@owenari5111]

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[@ahmedmiles4580]

@Owen Ari yea, have been using instaflixxer for months myself =)

[@rajazarifarajaabidin7096]

Yes, it is a great project. Another brilliant way to use my stash. Love the idea. TFS xo

[@kyhilltophome3153]

What a great idea!!! I have thousands of buttons.

[@TreasureBooks]

Wonderful!

[@AnitaandLucas]

Perfect idea! Going to do this for my closures for sure! Thank you!

[@Ammiel7]

Oh I love those I always have trouble trying to work out how to make a closure Thank you Natasa ❤️ 🇦🇺💃🏼💐 Ps just a thought you could sew the one sided lace on to the ribbon both sides to make a very pretty closure I might try that🤔

[@kimberlyhoward7896]

This is a great idea💕! It is new to me😊. I hope that I get a chance to try it😁. Thank you for sharing, take care and have fun💗🤗!

[@MarilynMoseley]

An excellent tutorial! I'm working on a journal that needs a closure and this will be perfect!

[@jenniferedwards6238]

I’ve been looking for something like this to make. Thank you for posting this process video.

[@Bettina_endelt]

What a great and beautyful idea😘❤️😍

[@lyndameredith3656]

Wow! Very clever! Love this 💕

[@nursnlern]

Very good video. I learned a lot. Thank you!

[@triskelcolorjoelle4043]

très très bonne idée et super beaux merci du partage bisous bisous👌😘

[@cindyhenry1410]

Beautiful! Another project I have lots of materials for! Thanks ❤️

[@lynnfeemster]

Great idea, thanks for sharing....I will definitely make this

[@TreasureBooks]

Have fun!

[@doreenducharme7221]

Perfect gift idea for a friend as well. Thank you so much for showing this to all of us. :)

[@Sheamarie]

Good Tutorial, Thank you for sharing.

[@violeta5492]

Loved the tutorial thank you once again ❤️🌼

[@lorettavalmorbida7793]

Excellent tutorial Thank you.

[@isabelfernandez9971]

idea brilliantly and perfect!

[@candycolopy5295]

Thank you for another great idea. I'm going to try this tomorrow.

[@juliennebrendadevos6004]

Nice idea I just did a velcro latch

[@Marilynlovesebiking]

Hi Natasha, this a great subject matter. I always wonder about closures.

[@lizn8499]

Easy enough to do and endless possibilities...couldn't the sewing of the edges be done by hand if a sewing machine isn't available? (I'm enjoying your tutorials and learn a lot from them!)

[@TreasureBooks]

Absolutely Liz!! I don't see why not! Just might take a little extra time, but thats all. Glad you like the idea. Thank you

[@lindaclausen5477]

What a wonderful idea 😍❤️

[@perfectlyimperfectcrafts3615]

Love this idea . Thanks for sharing

[@TreasureBooks]

Thank you so much!

[@kimberleejoyner4478]

That closure would also be great as a bookmark 🔖 😃

[@TreasureBooks]

I think so too! Thanks for watching!

[@lindasparks7131]

Great idea! This will work for what I need!

[@TreasureBooks]

Glad it was helpful!

[@anjalisanthosh8133]

Love this idea thanks for sharing ❤❤

[@TreasureBooks]

Thanks for watching Anjali :)

[@SharonMiitchell]

Good idea I really like this

[@TreasureBooks]

Thank you so much 😊

[@bettelovelace4456]

Looks easy and a coordinating closure is always good👏👏TFS💜

[@giovannacasadio9600]

Great idea thanks for sharing. You could also use some glue to stop the ribbon fraying.

[@roseanndeighan5872]

Cool Closures! TFs :) I just got that exact readers digest book!

[@annariginalmake]

Great tutorial. Thanx for another new idea! X