Tutorial - Faux Leather Envelope Journal Cover

[@marilyntorsch3970]

Happy Thanksgiving 🦃. Love the technique your using. Please don’t worry about the time. We can always pause and come back. I look forward to your videos every day. I have been going back to see past years videos too. You are truly a joy to spend time with. And very good at explaining the projects. Thank you so much for sharing!

[@gayleagostinelli_ct]

Marilyn, thank you! We did have a great day! I hope you did too! ❤️

[@patriciahavill8099]

Awesome look Gayle . Happy thanksgiving from Australia , it’s great to give thanks for everything in your life . I give thanks every day to my kids and grandkids and for finding Gayle Agostinelli on KZbin . I tune in every day . Love your stories and your laugh. I love it when you make an oops and giggle . Don’t each too much turkey , leave room for desert. Cheers and beers from OZ. Xx

[@gayleagostinelli_ct]

Thank you, Patricia, it was a great day! Funny enough, I watched the original Wizard of Oz this evening. Loved it!! ❤️

[@petomine1565]

I will have to try your faux leather technique. I make it as well but, I use brown paper bags. I ball the paper up several times and I also rub peices against itself. It loosen the fibers and makes it feel really worn. I then mod podge it let it dry & do whatever stain treatment I choose at the time. Sometimes I do a paint wash on it, other times distress inks, and I have even colored it with the old coffee grounds inside the filter! I love the patched piece on yours, it makes it more organic to me, like it was mended after it was torn open at the time the bags was made or after it had a product inside & sprung a leak! LOL I hope you and the hubby enjoyed a quiet and peaceful holiday together! Happy Thanksgiving Gayle & thanks for putting us before your turkey LOL! *hugs*

[@gayleagostinelli_ct]

Happy Thanksgiving, Pet! ❤️

[@1jmass]

I realize it has been almost a year since you made this video, but as a fairly new subbie, I am slowly, but surely, making my way through the older ones. Sharing your kids with their in laws is not much fun, but you seem to have a good attitude about it. It is great that all of your kiddos are on the same schedule. Hopefully they all stay on the same every other year thing so you can have them all together with you this year.

[@Paperlover123]

love how you just closed the flap edge and did not even worry about the metal clasp. awesome! I'm gonna give it a go, for sure!!!!

[@WoodlandInspired]

The kit is amazing and I love these faux leather journal covers, I store my mod podge in a huge recycled ketchup bottle and so far it has worked out for me. The only thing is you wont be able to dunk your brush in it I just save plastic lids and squirt out what I need. Thanks for sharing a video with us on thanksgiving.

[@gayleagostinelli_ct]

Happy Thanksgiving, Celeste! ❤️

[@2ndChanceCrafting]

O great idea Celeste! Clever! Stealing that idea!

[@marleyaxton123]

Dunno if anyone gives a damn but I just hacked my gfs Instagram account using Instaplekt. Just google for it if you wanna try it

[@jenniferwatson7118]

Just 'inherited' some old large envelopes, I have a roll of brown craft paper - perfect timing to catch-up watch this tutorial. Ready to 'faux leather' things now! Thanks. It's New Year's Eve in Australia as I watch this, so Happy New Year to you. Jennifer

[@mrsgigi8363]

Thanks for sharing as always it’s fun to see/listen to your videos. 💜

[@maritimepost8110]

Hi Gayle I love watching your videos, I picked up envelopes today at a thrift store so this video is perfect for me ❤️

[@carolynchatham6376]

Gayle, you are one of the things I'm thankful for this year. I never knew there was this community of people willing to share their time and skills with the rest of us. Thank you and many blessings.

[@gayleagostinelli_ct]

Right back to you, Carolyn! Happy Thanksgiving to you and Candi! 😘😘❤️

[@Emmaandlucy743]

Happy thanksgiving, I am grateful I found your channel, you are the first video I look for every day. Thank you for sharing your light

[@gayleagostinelli_ct]

Happy Thanksgiving, Torree!❤️

[@pamalapeterson5352]

Happy Thanksgiving to you! Enjoy being with you in your videos!

[@gayleagostinelli_ct]

Happy Thanksgiving, Pamala! ❤️

[@jneigler]

Happy Thanksgiving, Gayle! Hope you are having a great celebration. I am grateful for all the beautiful, wonderful tutorials you share.

[@gayleagostinelli_ct]

Happy Thanksgiving, Joan! ❤️

[@badbatdesigns]

Another great technique Gayle. Your voice just projects HAPPINESS, I'm addicted!

[@MissDaisyParsley]

Wow! It does look like leather! Very cool!

[@KatahadinKookingMamaHomestead]

thank you for your videos I have been lurking for some time. I love real down to earth and inspiring artist's. Thank you for showing us a part of you.

[@JamieLOVEUMOREJOURNALS]

Happy thanksgiving to you too. I’m thankful for you and all the incredible things your teach me. I’m also thankful for our friendship. Thanks for sharing

[@gayleagostinelli_ct]

Me too, Jamie! Hope you had a wonderful day! Big hugs to you! ❤️

[@Neferkit1]

This is just what I was looking for today! Thanks, Gayle! Hugs.

[@lornamikkelson5690]

Happy Thanksgiving Gayle...so thankful for your wonderful videos and spreading your giggly happiness to us.

[@gayleagostinelli_ct]

Happy Thanksgiving, Lorna! ❤️

[@diannetalley7120]

Gayle you are so down to earth and funny. It's good to see that any mistake can be fixed. I enjoy your creativity so much! tfs

[@staceycabana6483]

Happy Thanksgiving!!! Love the faux leather look. Love your videos, you are a great teacher.

[@gayleagostinelli_ct]

Happy Thanksgiving, Stacey! ❤️

[@sharonedwards849]

Enjoy everyone of your videos because you have things happen that I do also. Great technique, I've never seen before . Ty hope you had a good thanksgiving.

[@quettanyss2406]

Hi Gayle, I love this technique and have used it on my first Junk journal that I am making for my sister. I followed your original tutorial and just used acrylic paints instead of the antique medium. I believe I ended up using three layers of acrylics along with some distress oxide ink which gave me a wonderful look as I put the metallic acrylic as the first layer so it just peeps through the other darker colours. It turned out beautifully. Absolutely love your channel and just had to tell you how inspiring and fun you are to watch and to thank you for introducing me to the wonderful world of junk journals. Many of my happy accidents have turned into happy results and when something doesn't go quite right I just tell myself it's all part of the learning process! Hugs Quetta 💕

[@golden-author6691]

Happy Thanksgiving Gayle, it's Alesia I watch your video with the your waterfall Journal flip through and they were both fabulous dear I love them and I will be giving this one a try too everyday I watch your videos I always learn something new from you, thanks for sharing with us always Gayle God bless you.

[@gayleagostinelli_ct]

Happy Thanksgiving, Alesia! ❤️

[@daisybz111]

Gayle, thanks for showing us how to do this! I love watching your videos and I always learn from them! Plus, they make me smile (or laugh!)along with learning! Becky

[@myhoneyscrafts127]

Been searching videos for my Junk Journal for Quotes and I came across yours. Going to def. do this one . I like it. I should have known you would have something I would like. Thanks for all the tips.

[@gloriaadams7211]

HAPPY THANKSGIVING Gayle. Thank you for sharing this tutorial today. I really like the new camera angle. Clearer for us and easier for you. I love your hour long videos, but this shorter one is a nice change for when we don't have an hour to watch. Let's us still have our "Gayle fix" lol. You make us feel like friends and for that we love you.

[@gayleagostinelli_ct]

Happy Thanksgiving, Gloria! You ARE my friends and I do so appreciate all of you!! Love back to you, Gloria! ❤️

[@shirleyzaczek2409]

What a great way to end a wonderful Thanksgiving Day. Thank You. Hope your day was just as good.

[@gayleagostinelli_ct]

Thank you, Shirley! We did have a great day! ❤️

[@cathyghan9056]

Happy thanksgiving Gayle we are also thankful for you

[@gayleagostinelli_ct]

Happy Thanksgiving, Cathy! ❤️

[@jeanwest-ackroyd3908]

Great video Gayle ! And things always look easy when someone else does them ! Love to see what you do, thankyou for sharing.

[@Andrea-vj8qr]

I really enjoy watching your videos. I learn so much, and giggle along with you! Thanks for always sharing your talent and ideas with all of us. ❤️

[@jeanneblondewomanstamping9788]

Hi Gayle. We sure are thankful for YOU! ... cool technique, and I have some of the masking paper, so I’m definitely going to give it a try. Never thought about using it for anything other than catching drips!

[@robyn6]

Thank you Gayle, this is a beautiful project. I love painter's masking paper! The green is my favorite. It works well with acrylics and gelli plate printing as well. Thank you for always sharing your talent.

[@cherimckinnie3767]

Great instructive video, as usual full of good feelings and many laughs, a blessing to all of us! Hope your Thanksgiving was a good day!

[@scrappycavie5151]

Happy Thanksgiving!! Love how these covers turned out. I’m happy that you were able to get the new arm to video more easily. Your videos are awesome. I’m grateful for you too Gayle!!!

[@gayleagostinelli_ct]

Happy Thanksgiving! ❤️

[@Pamcreatesjournals]

Happy Thanksgiving Gayle! I’m thankful for you! You are sharing yourself and your talent... it’s incredible and thank you Gayle. I look forward to our visits and crafting time, you’ve touched my heart and have inspired me to create again. Thank you!

[@gayleagostinelli_ct]

Happy Thanksgiving, Pam! ❤️

[@gloriacolston3040]

Just stumbled upon your video. Love watching your creative process. New fan and subscriber. Must give this a try.

[@gayleagostinelli_ct]

Welcome to my channel, Gloria! I’m so glad you’re here! ❤️

[@Olga-ny8qs]

Happy Thanksgiving to you and your love ones. I am very thankful for having you in my life you inspire me. Love your videos. :)

[@meganharrell7747]

Can’t wait to try this method!! I’ve only published two of my books/journal recordings but I’m looking forward to doing more here on KZbin :)

[@annalba]

I really have to try this, I love the results. Hope you had a wonderful Thanks giving.

[@2ndChanceCrafting]

I love this reminder. I watched your first one and now this one and still have to do this! Will look at Walmart for some "antiquing medium" this weekend. Thank you for last year of video loveliness! I think I can say we all are thankful for you! Hugs and Happy Thanksgiving!

[@gayleagostinelli_ct]

Hope you had a great Thanksgiving, Robin! ❤️

[@patriciacummins4613]

Happy Thanksgiving to you and yours Gayle.

[@gayleagostinelli_ct]

Happy Thanksgiving, Patricia! ❤️

[@deborahbaxter27]

I like the accidental patchwork too. I can hardly wait to do this technique. You are so much fun! Mod podge flood.

[@DineseBeckert]

Thank you so much for the tips and SO VERY MUCH for the UGreen suggestion! I have one now on my wish list and will purchase it on Friday!! It will also fit my microsoft camera, abate with some fillers, and that's great!!🙏🙏🤗

[@kerryonregardless]

Happy Thanksgiving Gayle. Love you videos.

[@DesignbyTunder]

Happy thanksgiving Gayle. Your cover it's just great. TFS

[@gayleagostinelli_ct]

Tunder, Happy Thanksgiving! ❤️

[@tuthillg]

Cool masking paper. Love the leather look of the covers! TFS, Gayle!

[@Canadian693]

Love this idea! I have made a few journals using a manila envelope, by following your tutorial. I may now have to try this! TFS! Happy Thanksgiving to you and your family! We Canadians celebrated Thanksgiving in October. Hope you have a great one!

[@gayleagostinelli_ct]

Marieville55 Happy Thanksgiving! ❤️

[@maggiequilts]

Fabulous Gayle! Love it! I shall try it for sure Thanks so much. And Happy Thanksgiving ❤️💋🦃🤪🥰🌺❤️

[@carolynnixon7095]

Happy Thanksgiving, Gayle! And thank you for keeping it real on your videos. xx

[@Happy2Plan]

Gayle I am so grateful I found your channel! Your videos always inspire me to create. Happy Thanksgiving! - ❤️ Crystal

[@gayleagostinelli_ct]

Aw, thank you, Crystal! 😘❤️

[@angiegarciaart]

Hi Gayle... fairly new sub here. And new to JJ...I Just got a chance to sit and watch this.. I am so glad I did! because I heard you say, Montana!!! I am from/ live in Montana... so cool to find others who live here. I absolutely loved your technique and your channel... tfs and I can’t wait to learn more from you!! have a wonderful Holiday Weekend!! Angie... 😊

[@gayleagostinelli_ct]

Hi Angie! I’m in Helena. Where are you? Yay! New junk journal Montana friend!! ❤️

[@angiegarciaart]

Gayle Agostinelli hi there Gayle.. I am in Billings for now. Will be moving back to my hometown Butte in a year or so. I’m so over the moon, that I found your channel. not a lot of us live in Montana... yes, working on learning the JJ took a couple courses and have really enjoyed it. Anyway, hope you had a lovely holiday weekend... Angie

[@craftyshamrockdesignsbyshe5871]

Happy Thanksgiving sweet lady! Love Love Love your tutorials!!!!!

[@gayleagostinelli_ct]

Happy Thanksgiving, SHERL! ❤️

[@susanriis8984]

I learn so much from your videos! Thank you! Happy Thanksgiving!😎

[@gayleagostinelli_ct]

Happy Thanksgiving, Susan! ❤️

[@lorieduff7126]

Happy Thanksgiving Gayle hope you and ur hubby had s great day!!

[@gayleagostinelli_ct]

Happy Thanksgiving, Lorie! ❤️

[@Cyrilmc222004]

Gayle that’s so awesome I really love 💕 how they turned out. Thank you so much 😊 Gayle it’s always a pleasure to watch you work xx Mags

[@AnitaandLucas]

Happy Thanksgiving! Wonderful tutorial and loving the new camera angle.

[@craftysenora1840]

Happy Thanksgiving, Gayle! We love you too.

[@gayleagostinelli_ct]

Happy Thanksgiving, Maria! ❤️

[@kaybourland994]

I can’t wait to try this. Just need to get the antiquing cream. Thanks for sharing.

[@VintageShabbyChic]

I really enjoyed watching and listening to you. The faux cover is always such a wonderful look. I use shoe polish as an alternative. Am now going to watch your embellishing ehemera video now. Crafty hugs Janine :) Happy thanksgiving to you and yours Gayle!

[@Rachel-tn2bn]

I hope your thanksgiving was so good! Thankful for your inspiration😊

[@fernandachristensengama5245]

Dear, happy turkey day to you and husband. Thank you for your kind heart and your sweet words every time you craft with us. You reach out and enrich moments of our life. ❤️

[@gayleagostinelli_ct]

Thank you, dear, Fernanda, for your kind words! ❤️

[@Canadian693]

I love this Christmas kit by Artymaze and have already made a journal with this kit. Hope to make a video soon and post it on my channel. Thanks again!

[@anita4291]

Love the faux leather Journal Cover!!

[@CarolMartineArt]

On my to-do list for sure...love the result. Hugs, Carol

[@melindajohnston670]

Awesome tutorial Gayle, I will be looking out for the masking paper, I love the way you taper the corners!! I will be using your method from now on. Also, thanks for mentioning what paper you use, I know you mentioned it before and I didn't write it down...happy thanksgiving. Hugs

[@roseanndeighan5872]

Hi Gayle, Happy Thanksgiving to you and yours

[@gayleagostinelli_ct]

Happy Thanksgiving, Rose! ❤️

[@jeannieferdinande5805]

Thank you...happy to have you to inspire me and fill my creative tank will make it fuel...hugs🍗

[@MelodiMade]

Happy Thanksgiving!! Love the look!!

[@gayleagostinelli_ct]

Happy Thanksgiving, Melodi! ❤️

[@49Nutmeg]

Please tell me the name of the rolls of paper again..did you say "packing paper"?..and where you got it. I loved the looks of that one...great job and thanks for sharing.

[@gayleagostinelli_ct]

49Nutmeg it’s masking paper from the paint department of Home Depot. ❤️

[@michelegilmer4679]

Great Gayle, the green one would look interesting do you use the brown antique medium with that one?

[@gayleagostinelli_ct]

Michele, yes I’ve used the brown or just left it plain. The plain is just perfect for a shabby chic journal! ❤️

[@michellewohlgemuth8847]

Thank you for sharing! Going to do this technique, after you stain it what you seal with? Another layer of mod podgier? Have a great day.

[@gayleagostinelli_ct]

Yes, you can seal it with Mod Podge...or not....each gives a different look! ❤️

[@wondubarcrafts9259]

Oh how smart and an inexpensive way to do a faux looking leather anything lol. Thanks for sharing

[@maritimepost8110]

Lol Gayle I laughed when you put too much mod podge lol your like me so much, now I need two more things to pick up tomorrow so I can do this. If I go to michaels do I ask for any kind of antique medium? Thank you for your time and the laughs ❤️

[@corinnecurtis5145]

Wonderful idea! Thank you!! Happy Thanksgiving!

[@gayleagostinelli_ct]

Happy Thanksgiving, Corinne! Hugs to you! ❤️

[@SheilaY]

Thanks for sharing Gayle! Hope you and the Hubble gad a great Thanksgiving!

[@GrammiesKeepsakes]

I love your technique, I’m going to try it. Happy Thanksgiving.

[@kimw4324]

If I wanted to just put acrylic paint straight to the folder, would I need to prime the folder first or seal the paint after?

[@petalpassion3636]

Hi Gayle, I'm catching up on some old videos today so that's why I'm just commenting. Lol. I love this technique, I'm in love with mixed media so I really like this kind of tutorial for inspiration! :)) I have 2 questions, 1. Would a regular hair dryer work? 2. Do you use wet baby wipes or dried out ones? Thank you so much!

[@mprairiedale]

Oh I really like that look and will have to try this as I'm attempting a travel journal for my niece. If I can't find the antique medium do you have any other suggestions to use?? I'm wondering if I could rub the distress ink on?? 🤔

[@gayleagostinelli_ct]

Maureen, yes! I do think distress ink would work. Let me know how it comes out! ❤️

[@mkaysartfuljourney1239]

I made two 5x7 covers thanks for sharing 😊

[@susan2657]

I love your video..happy thanksgiving..love that I will have to try it thank you for giving us great video✂️

[@gayleagostinelli_ct]

Happy Thanksgiving, Susan! ❤️

[@Jenny-W1910]

Happy Thanksgiving to as well Gayle! i will be trying this faux leather technique out soon! i bought a roll of that masking paper a few years ago and have almost used it all up. it's great for many projects. i've never used the antique medium before, is it very different from regular craft paint? i'll grab a few bottles on my next trip to Hobby Lobby. i always wanted to be a Rocket as well! they are my favorite part of Macy's parade. hope you had a delicious Thanksgiving, i am thankful for recently finding your channel. thank you for sharing your creativity and inspiring me. 💕

[@gayleagostinelli_ct]

I’m glad you found my channel too, Jenny! I’m so glad you’re here! Thanks for your kind comment!! ❤️

[@Jenny-W1910]

@@gayleagostinelli_ct I just realized I said "Rocket" instead of Rockette! lol... geesh. curious what the difference is between plain old craft paint and the antique medium you used for the faux leather look... thanks Gayle ❤

[@lynnelingle8877]

I love this!! Thank you for sharing this.

[@josephineelsom3853]

Thank you gayle, lovely tecnique. Happy thanksgiving. Enjoy your turkey 😁 love jo x

[@elizabethkerckhoff1259]

Hi Ms.Gayle!!! Happy Thanksgiving to you and your hubby!!! I'm home making a turkey too with mt roommate.Everyone went somewhere else. So I know what you mean, it's a little odd, but then again, it's nice. I enjoy being home in my P.J's cooking. My roommate didn't say anything when I came downstairs after my shower with clean pajama's. (He knows me well).Lol!!! I had to laugh with you when your tissue paper tore and you just patched it up. Your so funny. I like how your covers are coming along. I'm going to try to do it with sewing pattern paper. Thanks for the idea! I was so happy to see you today Ms.Gayle! Have a nice dinner and enjoy your evening with your hubby! Big hugs my friend!!! ~Liz~

[@gayleagostinelli_ct]

Happy Thanksgiving, dear Liz! 😘❤️

[@wizardoris55]

I love this look. I am going to try this Thank you.

[@VintageBohemian]

Great Tutorial. Have you considred using DecoArts DecouPage? I sincerely think it is superior to ModPodge. Less sticky, especially the one for paper. I would be happy to send you a bottle to try. I have converted several people including Patricia V. You could ask her opinion. Any way thx for sharing, this was fun. Toodles

[@gayleagostinelli_ct]

The Old Bohemian Gypsy good to know! I’ll have to try some! I’m almost due for a new bottle! ❤️

[@lynnecorkum9321]

You always make me laugh Gayle. I really like this design. Happy Thanksgiving from Canada.

[@gayleagostinelli_ct]

Happy Thanksgiving from Montana, Lynne! 😁❤️

[@dianemosher3213]

Great job love them. But yet another project 😊 thx

[@junkerryjournals7924]

You cheered me up today!! Many thx❣️and TFS you faux leather technique

[@mkaysartfuljourney1239]

Way cool Gayle!!!

[@mamiejeanne1]

I love it !!! Thank you for the inspiration and tuto Gayle !! Sabine

[@sandrawarren1500]

Can I put three signatures in one f these covers?

[@MarikaIomaLantz]

Where can I buy that brown paper? That was so nice! Thnx

[@gayleagostinelli_ct]

Ioma Lantz Home Depot day n the paint department. ❤️

[@MarikaIomaLantz]

@@gayleagostinelli_ct ok. Dont have home depot here in sweden 😭

[@gayleagostinelli_ct]

Ioma Lantz maybe in another “hardware” type store. Anywhere that sells painting supplies? ❤️

[@dr.amyanna9235]

Oh how beautiful! That masking paper? About how much did it cost? I’m going to get my hubs to go get it. If it’s a low price he will not get upset with me...🤣🌹💯‼️

[@gayleagostinelli_ct]

Amy Anna just a few dollars!! Like maybe $3.95 at most! ❤️

[@celtic15c]

Would love to see the finished journal!!!!! 🤗🤗😍

[@gayleagostinelli_ct]

There is a flip through of the finished journal several videos after this one on my channel. It’s Artymaze/OohlalaCrafts Design Team Project - Cardinal Rose Christmas. ❤️

[@brandythompson6544]

Love this idea to make a cover- soft covers can be so useful!! I love it!! But I think I am missing the tutorial on how to fill it up!! How many pages and how many signatures are inside this sweet cover??

[@gayleagostinelli_ct]

Brandy Thompson one signature and probably 15 or 16 pages, so 30 or 60 back and front. ❤️

[@brandythompson6544]

Oh @@gayleagostinelli_ct- thank you so much!! I am trying to find something relatively simple to give to a few people- random acts of kindness- so this will be perfect!!

[@DandelionCottageDesign]

Thank you! 👍🏻

[@emileechristensen7342]

Love it where did you say you got that paper?

[@gayleagostinelli_ct]

Emilee Christensen Home Depot! ❤️. Paint department. It’s called masking paper. ❤️

[@emileechristensen7342]

Gayle Agostinelli i need to get some of both colors!!