Tutorial - Book-ish Ideas for Craft Shows and Gifts - craft with me!

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*Flickr: Polaroid Mini Album Templates: flic.kr/p/2a3KFae
*How to download from Flickr: flic.kr/p/26coE19
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Links to previous DIY projects:
*Polaroid Brag Book: • Tutorial - Polaroid Br...
*Notebooks, Folios and TNs: • Folios and Notebooks a...
*Shabby Traveler's Notebook Folio Thingamabob: • Shabby Traveler's Note...
*Photoshop Tut: • Placing Images on page...
*Polaroid Mini Album:
1 piece of black cardstock (8.5"x11") cut in half to make two pieces measuring 5.5" x 8.5", folded in half together. This will make up to 7 Polaroid pages, add more, if desired. (see project in Polaroid Brag Book link above for more details)
Polaroid templates will fit 3.25" or 83mm square photos.
*Letters to... (son, daughter, grandkids, mom, dad, grandparents, etc.)
Cover pieces were 4 1/2" x 5 5/8" or 114x143mm
Pages inside were 5 standard US copy paper (8.5x11") cut in half lengthwise and folded in half together.
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[@carolynshanks2612]

Your ideas are terrific and you always go the extra mile to instruct us. Your preciousness is endearing. Please keep your spirit going to encourage us who need it!

[@gr8fng]

Discovered this tutorial in perfect timing for the family history journal I'm making for twin 16 y/o granddaughters. Each page is a pocket and those mini albums will make perfect inserts. Thanks Nik for a brilliant, easy to follow tutorial and for keeping things real ... those 'safe places' haunt my home to lol👍 😍

[@abshireinterpreting8443]

Looking for some gift ideas and found this older video. In all the videos I have watched, I never realized how funny you are! Thank you for your inspiration.

[@margrethamatras2138]

Still my favorite booksmith .. and you make me giggle 😊

[@barbaralaforge7492]

You are so generous with your knowledge and ideas. I hope you know how much you are appreciated.

[@bhavinishah7774]

Great ideas Nik! I think it’s really sweet how you give the measurements in both inches and millimeters for your international viewers ⭐️😁

[@ivettedoniscarranza8306]

These are adorable and easy ideas for teachers and coworkers...yeah! Thank you so much for the inspiration Nik you are amazingly awesome ☺️💕💕

[@jessjtadesigns]

Oh my goodness, how sweet! Thank you Nik!🌝

[@christyzhan4994]

You little monster NIK😭 I can’t stop watching your videos one after another, and it’s 03:40am here in China 🇨🇳

[@alishabland1740]

I love how even your needle case is decorated!!! & with ole Timmy!! 😊😊😊

[@mariep-MAPAT]

Hi Nik, These could make awesome handmade Christmas gifts! Tfs.

[@LouiseFraser]

Thank you Nik, yes craft show season is coming up, great ideas TFS

[@ppacker01]

Great ideas!! And you are so right about the packaging!! I really think I sell more things because of how I have packaged it!!

[@robindudleyhowes]

Thank you so much for sharing Nik! Perfect timing for craft shows these are really cute ideas.

[@gailagilliland3268]

I love both of these little notebooks, Nik! When a great idea to use some scraps of card stock. ❤️💜💙

[@lesleywade7350]

Such a lovely idea of letters to a loved one ...thank you for sharing xxx

[@jolac46]

These are great ideas. They make perfect gifts.

[@bluechill9956]

Wonderful ideas Nik! I love your energetic spirite. These seem quick and easy to do. Mahalo for sharing these great ideas, very inspirational. I love all of the great tips for marketing. Love it!

[@moonlightknitting]

These little bespoke notebooks are perfect for a newbie like myself to get started. I will just need a few more tools.... Thank you for your terrific video.

[@ScaryCheri]

Lovely little pieces Nik. Thank you. Great directions and neat ideas

[@Minxydudette]

Oooh Nik, you have just saved my bacon with that awesome little notebook idea! I have a craft event coming up in November and have been asked to sell some JJs but I haven't got time to make a whole heap of normal sized ones! Those little notebooks would be a great way to make mini ones in a short space of time too :D Thank you for sharing these great ideas with us and allowing us to use them too xx

[@marilynray9572]

Thanks Nik, making these today for upcoming show.

[@Dulceknits]

Nik , I love the Polaroid brag book❤️Great to give someone on their birthday too👏🏼

[@scarletmika]

Thank you so much for these fantastic books/booklets & marketing ideas. Cheers

[@lilywhytewallis6897]

Love your tutorials.. (your humour as much!)... and your hair is looking super pretty here!...

[@carolfranco425]

Thank you for the inspiration to create💕👍🏼. SO Funny, when I first started to watch you at night, I had to watch with my volume turned off, because my hubby goes to sleep early... The video's only contained your hands... without nail polish, rings or bracelets, plus with the name Nik, I thought you were a guy & I was so impressed... now, I see you are a pretty lady❗️💕❗️you are so creative & very talented ❗️💕❗️

[@sherryrector2275]

Cute indeed. Enjoyed the vid. As always enjoyed giggles thx to your daily mishaps of where did this go thingy.

[@yeoldebookshoppe1761]

What great ideas! I participate in our towns downtown art walk every month. My author cancelled so I am featuring my creations for the first time ever. EEK! Now I will make sure to have some little things to purchase.

[@ahinze9789]

Love these ideas! Keep them coming

[@judyandersen3842]

You are so funny! Love your sense of humor!

[@tuthillg]

Very cute and easy! TFS, Nik!

[@peggydid]

I like to keep a little memo book in my purse. That second booklet will be perfect. Also, looking for a little book-sort-of-thing for the older kids at VBS. I always do one of one style or another. This will be great! Wonderful vid here!

[@ThatzUneek]

This was refreshing and fun. Thanks for sharing

[@OneGuyOnline2]

Cool. Always love to play along... in my head. lol. Perhaps have a note of how to use the booklet, for those of us with crappy memories. lol. TFS!

[@vickiwhitsitt5918]

Fun, cute & easy - perfect!! Thank you 😊

[@tinahallkvist8391]

You are a genius, to good to be true 😇 Love Love Love your ideas 🤗Thank You Nik!

[@shellylaw4]

Super cute ideas!

[@jeannethomas6965]

Really lovely ideas. A great tutorial. Thank you.xx

[@jackiegfeller]

Superb ideas. I am headed to a craft show with the same problem... I have a lot of higher end stuff... and need something to pay the rent! Thanks a ton... these won't take a ton of time, and I can do one of my own as an example...thereby getting those done for a change! ha. Thanks Nik!

[@shirleymccullough2515]

Great gifts or great to sell little journals , thanks a bunch for sharing . I think I’ll make a few to give as hostess gifts !!!

[@MissDaisyParsley]

Love these! Great idea!

[@artfromtheloft]

This is perfect thank you so much!! I have a big craft show in November wish me luck!!!

[@charlotteragan6583]

You could use some packaging clear sheets to make a template, so they could see what they were cutting out. I love this idea for a craft fair, or Fall Festival in the school. I enjoy playing with you on your new things. You always have such good ideas.

[@anne-mariestevenson3296]

If you are putting them in cellophane bags, could you draw a square on the back with black marker???

[@palhsscrap]

I love the things you are creating. You are amazing

[@editingreality4779]

So cool love these.

[@alicedowntherabbithole4]

Great ideas!! Thank you so much for sharing! XX

[@cindybell3227]

Awesome little treats.

[@patriciachopp2556]

Thanks for the tutorial and the templates . Great ideas :)

[@scrappycavie5151]

Thank you for sharing these great ideas! I’m really excited to see your new journals and the new book course that you are working on. I’m a few days from being ready to take a course, but by next week - I will begin. Have fun at the Expo. I would love to see a video of the show and a haul video. Goodness, could I be any more greedy? And, I couldn’t find Johny Oodle bars😞, so I settled for Snickers. 😊.

[@juliahelland6488]

Thanks for sharing this! 💯❣️

[@chrispfeifer9235]

This is a great video, Nik and very timely. I have a booth at an antique mall and I am always looking for small items to have for easy purchase (cuz they sell fast). I will definitely be using these ideas. TFS

[@mimijjustlife4953]

Love your videos and projects!

[@darlenesmith515]

Great ideas, thanks for sharing!

[@normagodsell7487]

Hi ik!!! What great ideas! Love them both!! Thank you for sharing those!!! I also do craft shows ( jewelry is my passion). Norma

[@RiverCitiCreative]

Enjoyed your video. Nice gift ideas

[@marysternick5619]

Super cute Nik! I wish I was near Denver!

[@jeangreen1810]

Great ideas NIK. Tfs. Xx

[@TheOldladyB]

Sweet ideas. Thanks for sharing.

[@ljbj4]

great ideas and simple! tfs!

[@karentaylor3531]

Thanks, Nik, great ideas and good timing. I wanted to make a gift this week but was a bit unfocused...🙃

[@aliloucreations1817]

Fab Nik , love you 😘

[@Danigirl73]

"I'm not your mom"😅, that's awesome! These little books are great, tfs and for the laugh 💕❤

[@pma613]

Thank you 🌱💛 great ideas

[@alilbitshabbyjubri6942]

Love them! TFS, Nicole! Judy

[@collettekunkler7211]

Thanks niki great ideas

[@corinnecurtis5145]

Wonderful ideas! Thank you

[@LedgerAndLace]

I was literally cutting a piece of paper, trying to straighten it up, but then you mentioned brownies and I thought, "Ooooh, cookies in the freezer." LOVE this idea! Easy AND handmade and thoughtful! :-)

[@nadianardini7513]

Lovely ideas. Thank you. xx

[@joosvandeluitgaarden5746]

amazing those book-ish ideas,i like them very much,and no i'm not in Denver this year so thats a pitty,greetings from Holland

[@glendacox6540]

Thank you for such good ideas!

[@HooliganMomma]

Love you Nik...you're so inventive and inspiring...and omg you're hilarious!!! ;) xo

[@HooliganMomma]

ps: I used to work for a scrapbook company and did many, many trade shows so the excitement of what new products are going to be out there is SO FUN!! Enjoy the expo Nik!! xo

[@alisagannon1010]

Nice to see you. You are gorgeous!

[@redpagecafe]

Some great new ideas!

[@CathleendeOntiveros]

Thank you for sharing the templates with us, you are always so generous. The little notepad with eyelets would be cute using fabric for the cover and narrow ribbon tied through too. Could sew a little pocket in the back to hold ephemera etc

[@blueflames9190]

Hi Nik , I'm new to your channel and for the last several days I've been taking notes. Your better than watching television. I really enjoy the craft, I can't wait to get started.

[@char3474]

Nik, thank you for sharing so generously. I look forward to your videos, they are a bright spot in my day!

[@gingersneed2555]

Love it.

[@gentlejules7255]

You are so sweet! Love your personality! New subscriber from Hollister, CA. 🌺

[@karensumner3772]

THANK YOU FOR SHARING WONDERFUL IDEAS WITH US-/LOVE YOUR VIDEOS/HUGS/BLESSINGS

[@tracynelson3279]

Cute cute cute, I have ideas for those. Thank you😃

[@janetanderson9072]

Thanks so much! Great ideas ,

[@CraftingVicky]

great ideas!!! TFS

[@Robgra]

do you ever use a surgeon's knot (2 throws on your first pass) to prevent your knots from slipping when you make the second throw or a bow? I enjoy your projects. Thank you

[@pusigneu]

Thank you so much. I am now a gummie bear addict as well!

[@ericanelson5320]

Great ideas. Thanks.

[@kittymervine6115]

like the idea of making them specific... such as..."Travel journal" or "Sketch".

[@janiemiller459]

Ooo! “Pokie Thing,” now you’re talking my language! 🙃

[@kimpuckett6919]

Love seeing your face up in the left corner!

[@nancysnedden7624]

Love it! But now I have to wait until tonight to have time in the studio to make them.....waiting is hard

[@marys2345]

Love all of your videos! Where can I get the plastic alphabet stamps?

[@nancymac2445]

Thanks, Nik, for the great tutorial! These are some really cute folders - I'm thinking of making these for family members for Christmas, in addition to craft fairs, etc. Aaaaaand I have a question about the sewing needle packet you used. It's ingenious and also looks pretty - is it something you made? If so, I'd love to see a tutorial on how to make a sewing needle holder - yes, I'm greedy - teach me more! LOL!

[@katherinehawkes]

Thanks Nik! Perfect timing for Christmas gift making! Great instructions, love your sense of humor!!

[@letsmakeamesstoday]

Great ideas!!🌺🌺🌺🌺

[@DuluthTW]

Fantastic ideas but now all I can think of is brownies. Thanks for sharing!

[@karenthompson895]

Everything you do is lovely. *hearts*

[@cathycalderon8126]

Hi Nik love your ideas! What price range do you think would be good for these projects?

[@CraftingandRelaxing]

Thanks for sharing such great ideas! Showing finished samples is a great point.

[@NN-iu2rp]

What cute ideas. I'd love to know how the expo was and if you found any goodies 😊

[@Scorpiomary]

Have you seen the flat pens? Paper and filler. I have made quite a few folks love them. Great ideas thanks for sharing And I have visited your flicker page to!!

[@MercyCuenca]

Hi, do you have examples?

[@rebekahlegionsundaygirljou5543]

"They will be gone momentarily ...... or I will kick them out!" :'D rofl