TUTORIAL: How I Make My Mini Scrap Journals

[@ruthedwards9642]

These little journals are precious!!! Who doesn’t have scraps and who doesn’t like to stick stuff down! Thank you for sharing this! It looks like fun!!!😁

[@CatHand]

Thank you, Ruthie. IKR?? It’s a great way to make something fun and useful with a lot of those scraps! 😊

[@Cyrilmc222004]

Thank you so much Cat, I really really enjoyed watching create these cute and adorable little scrap books. They are very very neat too. Please stay safe and well too xxxx Mags ❤❤❤❤

[@CatHand]

I’m so glad you like them, Mags! They’re so fun to create - hope you will give it a go! 😊

[@janetvisochi-baum7572]

I love these little scrap journals - i need to make some to send out as happy mail - thank you Cat xx

[@CatHand]

Oh, thank you, Janet. I think you’ll have a lot of fun making these little journals. 😁

[@ultraviolet13881]

Cat, you are still the Queen of Collage! Love the little books and can't wait to try to make one! Love the concept for some larger journals, too, instead of using a pamphlet stitch. TFS :)

[@CatHand]

Thanks, Patty ☺️ I love that this little scrap journal is so simple to make, not to mention how good it feels to use a bunch of scraps! The tab binding has been around for awhile, and I’m sure it would work on larger journals, too. 😊

[@brendagoulette759]

How cute. I've never seen how to bind like that before. I really enjoyed it ❤

[@CatHand]

Thanks so much, Brenda! 😊

[@dianeschneider7442]

Such a cute little book.

[@CatHand]

Thank you, Diane 😊

[@janetnash]

Oh Cat you’re little books are adorable, each beautiful scrap lovingly placed. The black and white is always so effective. Just love that little heart page too 🩵

[@CatHand]

Thank you, Janet! I just love making these tiny journals, and using fun colorful scraps in the process! 😃

[@veronicastewart1112]

I have a bazillion scraps. This looks like fun!

[@CatHand]

Thanks, Veronica! Yes, we all have them and this is a great way to use and enjoy them! 😊

[@danielerichard3619]

Love it. They look like crazy quilts. Great idea with the tabs. Now I have to go to work. Tks.

[@CatHand]

Thanks, Daniele! Happy creating! 😊

[@mariawhiddon]

Oh how I love these little projects! Thanks Cat.

[@CatHand]

Thanks so much, Maria! 😊

[@chuckkolb1270]

Yes, indeed, a creative, loads of fun project. And one could add quotes, a made up story/poem/haiku. And off to the creative arty races we go.

[@cathrynstone5322]

That's exactly what I was thinking too. Black text on white could be part of the art as well as being a poem/haiku.

[@CatHand]

Thanks! Yes, so many options for a cute and colorful little journal! 😊

[@r.l.stewart3839]

Awesome tutorial!Beautiful colorful papers.

[@CatHand]

Thanks so much! 😊

[@evelynrauseo467]

What an amazing project. I love the colors and prints you used. Adding the black scraps really made them even more beautiful! TFS. 🥰🙏

[@CatHand]

Thank you kindly, Evelyn! It’s so much fun and very rewarding! 😊

[@margaretpinsent6388]

Amazing how the b&w pieces make such a difference. Very cute.

[@CatHand]

Thanks, Margaret! Yes, they really make the other colors pop! 😃

[@jeannebeam3042]

Such fun little books! What a great way to use up your scraps. I have so many scraps, I could make enough to fill a very large box😃

[@CatHand]

Thanks, Jeanne, they really are fun! Yeah, we are all pretty much buried in scraps - time to make some fun stuff with them! 😁

[@CarolineontheHillside]

Hi Cat!! Thank you for your inspiring art and freedom of expression…love it so much 🥰💕🌸

[@CatHand]

Thank you so much, Caroline! 😊

[@debterry1007]

Cat you have some of the most beautiful scraps!!! Enjoyed the video visit with you as always.. hugs! deb

[@CatHand]

Thanks, Deb 😊

[@ursulahutchins1560]

Great idea to make such cute journals❤ i love the colours😊 thanks for sharing ❤

[@CatHand]

Thanks so much, Ursula! 😊

[@stitchesbyjulia]

Oh Cat- these little booklets are so cute! I haven’t heard of the linen tape. My gears are turning!

[@CatHand]

Hi Julia, thanks so much! Can’t wait to see what your gears toss out! 😃⚙️🩵

[@asmith458]

Your scrap papers are beautiful, and I love the mini books you have made from them. I’m looking forward to having a go with my scrap papers❤😊

[@CatHand]

Thanks you! I’m so glad you’ll be using your scraps to create a mini scrap journal. I’ve really been enjoying the process. Happy creating! 😊

[@betholmsted]

Very cute, but what do you use them for? There is no place to journal or write. It seems like some of the pages should be blank and then these would be the cover for a little journal.

[@CatHand]

Thanks, Beth. You can easily use these little scrap journals for quotes, stickers, and/or anything else you love to collect. The joy of the creative process is also a plus for me. 😊

[@SueF51]

You may be hung up on the term “journal” and thinking of it only in terms of writing. But there are art journals, collage journals and even journals where people glue in random trash from the day, things that would normally be discarded. You could leave room for writing in a journal like this but it can also just be admired as a piece of art all on its own. ❤

[@jadepatrick7644]

Love it. I just enjoy the whole creative process. Any videos on how to make stuff like this and trade with like-minded people? Most people I give stuff to don't exactly appreciate the expression behind it.

[@CatHand]

Thanks, Jade! 😊 I’m sure there are lots of different Facebook groups who do swaps.

[@mariakirchner6437]

Hi Cat, really enjoyed watching you put together these scrappy paper journals. Such a nice size and a lovely relaxing thing to do. The tab binding looks great, will have to give it a try, thanks so much for sharing, enjoy your day. 💖🖌🐦

[@CatHand]

Thanks, Maria - I’m so glad you enjoyed watching! 😊

[@kimpeasester]

IT SEEMS LIKE IVE WAITED A LIFETIME TO FINALLY LEARN HOW TO BIND A JOURNAL THIS WAY. IM SOOOO EXCITED TO FINALLY FINALLY PUT MY FINISHED PAGES TOGETHER TO MAKE A COMPLETE JOURNAL! THANKYOU

[@CatHand]

My pleasure, Kim! I’m so glad you found my video helpful. Happy creating! 😊

[@josievanotterlo5191]

Phenomenal! Going to make this! So many possibilities!

[@CatHand]

Thanks, Josie! You’re right about that - the possibilities are endless! Happy creating! 😊

[@conniestanley6265]

This is sooo cool!!!!!!!!

[@CatHand]

Thanks, Connie! 😊

[@susanforget8133]

fantastic.. you make everything look so easy. Thank you

[@CatHand]

So nice of you to say, Susan. ☺️ Thank you!

[@Amaliel_Mirael]

Nice, so colourful!

[@CatHand]

Thanks so much! 😊

[@artglue2]

Thank you…so fun!

[@CatHand]

Thank you! So glad you enjoyed it! 😊

[@ajsinspiredlife665]

oh so cute! always love watching you create! and a great use for scraps! thanks for the inspiration!

[@CatHand]

Thank you, Allison - I’m so glad you enjoyed it and I appreciate your watching and commenting! 😊

[@jillybeanstudio]

Hi Cat:) Oh joy, so happy to see you make these beautiful mini books and ready to try some with my piles of scraps! Love it and so excited because I already have the fabric tape. Have a wonderful weekend and thanks for sharing your process!

[@CatHand]

Hi Jill, Oh, I hope you have so much fun making some mini scrap journals! Have a super duper week! 😊

[@claireskey5439]

Dear Cat🐾 Long time no see. I needed some of your scrap paper art sanity. I never thought of gluing scraps to pages first, then making the book. 🤪🤭📚🇦🇺❤

[@CatHand]

Hi there, Claire! I’m so glad you stopped by, and I hope you will gather some scraps, turn on some music or a movie, grab your favorite cuppa, and then start glueing! 😁

[@claireskey5439]

@@CatHand Hey sweetie. I sure have been doing that! And some painting on the backs of grocery receipts. Art on the cheap.🤭🤗much love, see you soon.🇦🇺❤🎨✏📚🖌❤

[@joycemcleod8249]

Must say your strips are much prettier than mine! Thankyou

[@CatHand]

Thanks, Joyce. Don’t forget, you can use colorful bits from gift wrap, scrapbook paper, and magazines/catalogs! 😊

[@lisamclain2549]

How smart and beautiful! Thanks very much!

[@CatHand]

Thank you, Lisa - I’m glad you enjoyed it! 😊

[@peggyr7799]

Hi Cat - a great rainy day protect - sweet. Tfs 👵🏻🎨🤗👍🌴

[@CatHand]

Thanks, Peggy! Yep, rainy days or any days… 😁

[@jackieburgio5834]

That's great - I had not see a tab binding before; love it.

[@CatHand]

Thanks so much, Jackie 😊

[@jenniferwatson7118]

So gorgeous!

[@CatHand]

Thanks, Jennifer! 😊

[@sallyhoughton6061]

I can't wait to make some of these! My friends will LOVE them! Thanks so much for sharing this awesome video!! ❤

[@CatHand]

Sally, thank you - it’s my pleasure! I hope you enjoy making them! 😃

[@mandalaartist4423]

When I see the comments about the lovely paper scraps and viewers not having them I think, get some magazines and find patterns and prints. That’s what I do. You can always get free magazines or reasonable ones at libraries discard, discount thrift stores or ask friends. I do a lot with magazine collages and make booklets.

[@CatHand]

Yes, I use those paper sources as well! I actually have a follow-up video in the works right now about this. Thanks for watching and commenting, and happy creating! 😊

[@bettymetz3746]

Inspiration overload!! Wish I had beautiful scraps like yours!!

[@CatHand]

Thanks, Betty! Don’t forget all the gorgeous colors and patterns you can find in magazines and catalogs… Scrapbook papers are another fun option. 😊

[@myvagabondstyle]

So clever. I'm going to make up a little pack with these supplies and put them in my purse. Great idea when you are waiting somewhere or even traveling. I can't go more than a day or two without tearing some paper.😆

[@CatHand]

Lol, I know what mean! 😂 Great idea about a take-along pack! Thanks so much! 😁

[@JoAnn4gracenotperfectionm815]

Awesome tutorial!! Love how colorful it is and that it lays flat. Thank you for the inspiration💕🐬

[@CatHand]

Thanks so much! I hope you will give it a go! 😃

[@colleenlondon5605]

Oh my goodness, Cat, what great timing. I came across a packaging box today that I've had forever and it had cut down to 3 1/2 x 3 with 3/4 inch spine and decided I wanted to make a mini collage journal out of it. Hopefully will start it soon and then I want to make one with a tab binding. Thanks for sharing!! xoxo

[@CatHand]

Yay! I love it when things happen like that! I hope you have a ton o’ fun with your journal! 😊

[@rhondatanner5020]

❤ these!

[@CatHand]

Thanks, Rhonda! 😊

[@kandrews6356]

A great video Cat. I've seen little 'binders' like this but never knew how it all came together. I will definitely be giving this a try because I. have a bunch of scrap papers and Tim Holtz tape just waiting to be used. Thank you so. much for sharing.

[@CatHand]

Thanks, Kathy. Oh, how wonderful to have everything there ready to go! Happy creating! 😊

[@kyranmacwood1278]

Love them😍💖

[@CatHand]

Thank you, Kyran! 😊

[@susanflemingcoaching]

What a fun binding! Haven't seen that one before, and I love it!! So many possibiities... ❤❤❤

[@CatHand]

Thanks for watching, Susan! Happy creating! 😊

[@sis9622]

So awesome

[@CatHand]

Thanks, Sis 😊

[@KriRama]

This is just so cute 🥰

[@CatHand]

Thanks so much! 😊

[@brigreer4583]

Love this. Love you. Showed the boys your crafty videos. Kaleb is excited to try some things.

[@CatHand]

Thanks, Bri! ❤️ That’s great - I hope he has a fun time creating! 😊

[@lisajayne3859]

Hi Cat, such a beautiful mini journal xxxx ❤❤❤

[@CatHand]

Thanks so much, Lisa! 😊

[@ellec7827]

Lovely colors! What a useful idea and thank you for demonstrating how to tab bind.

[@CatHand]

My pleasure! Glad it was helpful! 😊

[@sassyh154]

Just adorable... cheers for sharing...

[@CatHand]

Thanks so much! Have a wonderful weekend! 😊

[@W._Langman]

They are so colourful and gorgeous. Love them❤

[@CatHand]

Thank you, Weenie! 😊

[@lalagamma4452]

Beautiful Cat! Namesta🐞🐞🐞

[@CatHand]

Thanks, Lori! 😊

[@doreethorpe4800]

Love these! Thank you for sharing your process! ❤

[@CatHand]

My pleasure, Doree! I’m so glad you enjoyed watching. 😊

[@karendjohn8803]

Great idea with the binding! It is so colorful. I don’t think I have scraps as pretty as yours.

[@CatHand]

Thank you! Don’t forget all the gorgeous colors and patterns you can find in magazines and catalogs… Scrapbook papers are another fun option. 😊

[@karendjohn8803]

@@CatHand Being an avid scrapbooker/card maker, that’s the kind of scraps I have a ton of! For some reason, not as many prints leftover. I guess I use them more often on my projects. Never thought about magazines. Thank you!

[@CatHand]

My pleasure! 😃

[@katnap9189]

Love it. Tfs

[@CatHand]

Thanks so much! 😃

[@cathlinejohnson1856]

That’s adorable and I have never seen the tab binding!

[@CatHand]

Thanks so much, Cathline! I’m glad you found it helpful. 😊

[@evocationart8370]

Tab binding ! Great 😊

[@CatHand]

Glad you like it! Thank you for watching and commenting! 😊

[@suewarren7738]

Thank you for sharing this fun sun technique!!❤

[@CatHand]

You are so welcome, Sue! 😊

[@sweetattitude]

So sweet. Wishing you great success with your channel. Gave you a thumbs up!

[@CatHand]

Thank you so much! 😊

[@artsydancequeen2964]

These are so clever and really cute! Thanks for sharing! 💜

[@CatHand]

You are so welcome, Lucinda. Thank you! 😊

[@44hopeful]

Very nice Cat! Love the tape you used for the binding!

[@CatHand]

Thank you, Lonna! 😊

[@laureguiet1691]

J’adore

[@CatHand]

Thank you so much! 😊

[@charlotteminichiello6260]

Fun is right will do today thanks

[@CatHand]

Awesome, Charlotte! Happy creating! 😊

[@jackiblair7932]

These are lovely and look like fun

[@CatHand]

Thank you so much, Jacki! 😊

[@tootsie2]

Love this. You are so creative. I will definitely be making these. What fun!!!

[@CatHand]

Thanks so much, Barbara. Happy creating! 😊

[@debrahowell1431]

What a neat idea, so cute!

[@CatHand]

Glad you like it, Debra - thanks so much! 😊

[@buzziekelly6683]

Love it!

[@CatHand]

Thanks so much! 😊

[@sherryrector2275]

Love this idea.

[@CatHand]

Thank you, Sherry - it’s really fun! 😊

[@pennilane6019]

These r really cute. What exactly do you do with once they r finished

[@CatHand]

Thanks so much! These little journals are great for quotes, stickers, and/or anything else you love to collect. The joy of the creative process is also a plus for me. 😊

[@Lisa_G3]

Love the journals. Those half circle stickers you showed/ are they from another video you did? I just love them.

[@CatHand]

Thanks, Lisa! There’s no video for those circles. What I had done was, I scanned an old art journal page and stored it on my computer. Then I printed out that page onto a sheet of circle stickers. 😊

[@heatherbuechelartistry]

i always enjoy your videos. question for you, what do you do with all of your journals, do you keep, or eventually toss them?

[@CatHand]

Thanks, Heather! 😊 I keep all of the journals I create in, and sometimes I make multiples to sell in my Etsy shop, like these little scrap journals. Thanks so much for watching!

[@catb737]

I love your combinations, so very pretty! Thanks for sharing the inspiration and ideas! Sure makes me want to get my new Gelli plates out and play. Do you or anyone else know if it’s possible and if so how to slow down the sections that are sped up? I have MS and watching when they are sped up is difficult and frustrating as it’s hard oftentimes to process (neurologically) when it’s sped up. Not complaining, just curious if there is a way to play it normal speed. Thanks.

[@CatHand]

Thanks, Cat! I’m sorry the sped up portions are difficult for you to watch. But yes, you can slow them down - maybe not to normal speed, but definitely slower. Here’s how I do it on my iPhone: Touch the video screen and then click the little cog/gear, then touch Playback Speed to control the speed of the video. Hope that helps you! 😊

[@LadyJaneG]

Could you recommend an alternative to the tabs you used?

[@CatHand]

You could glue on some fabric strips or pieces of ribbon. Be sure to give them time to dry before handling the journal. 😊

[@LadyJaneG]

@@CatHandcan you share a link for product you used ?

[@CatHand]

Yes, I can! 😊 Here’s my affiliate link from Amazon: amzn.to/40gEN8Z

[@jogriffiths4797]

Would washi tape work for putting it together at the end?

[@CatHand]

Washi tape tears very easily, so it probably would not work well to hold a journal together. If you want the design of the washi tape, you could glue it to a piece of light colored fabric, or even an old bed sheet, then cut it into strips. 😊

[@pearlosmond9996]

🤩

[@plan4life]

Nice, but what can you actually do with it?

[@paulinewhite3273]

Hi, I often ask the same question about lots of arty/ craft projects I make, as I don't really have an outlet for after completion. It is easy to become cluttered. I think the pleasure in creating outweighs the practical element. One solution is to gift your creations. With these little journals you could incorporate encouraging words, I'm sure you have family or friends who would appreciate receiving one of these. I read once how a crafter left her makes in places eg, library for people to help themselves. Happy creating. X.

[@TeAsEnToRmEnT]

I was wondering the same thing, maybe if you stiched in some pages of plain ish paper and made each of the pages a signature before using the tab binding, they would then make super cute mini note books to gift that you can keep in your purse for jotting down ideas, little poems or whatever?

[@CatHand]

@plan4life Thanks so much! These little journals are great for quotes, stickers, and/or anything else you love to collect. The joy of the creative process is also a plus for me. 😊

[@plan4life]

@@paulinewhite3273 I don’t have friends and, unlike me, my family are not interested in crafty stuff. I can’t imagine my local library would appreciate them either.. but thanks for the suggestions anyway.

[@plan4life]

@@TeAsEnToRmEnT Yes, I don’t know if I would ever use it, but it could make a cute mini notebook I suppose.

[@TheKrazysinner]

what is 'jelly printing"? I have watched a lot of junk journal videos and have never heard of jelly printing?

[@99zanne]

Gel plate printing. If u r not familiar with it, u put a variety of colors of a medium down on the surface of a gel plate and make marks in some manner, and then pick up the result with paper. U can do it with ink or acrylic paints or watercolors as media. To make marks, you can use all sorts of things like stencils or tools, etc. U use both the negative and the positive images u create to “print” on your paper. U can also do double printing, but u have to figure out registration to do that nicely. Any paper will work. Amazon has the gel plates, which come in various sizes, if there’s no brick and mortar store where u live. If u r careful with your plates, they will last decades.

[@CatHand]

Here’s one of my gelli printing videos that explains what a gel plate is and some of the ways I use it: kzbin.info/www/bejne/rqa7p6Npmd-VY5Ysi=u3NN4B915Rji3NO4

[@TheKrazysinner]

thank you for your response, I will check out the video@@CatHand

[@TheKrazysinner]

thank you very much for the information :)@@99zanne

[@CatHand]

@@TheKrazysinner My pleasure! 😊