Use File Folder Dies To Create Journals - 3 Ways!

Learn how easy it is to create sweet and pretty journals using file folder dies from Elizabeth Craft Designs. In this video I share three ways, from easiest to more advanced, as you'll learn the basic 3-hole pamphlet stitch, how to make a traveler's notebook cover from scratch, and then a hard-bound book with a stitched binding.
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[@carrieallen7216]

This reminds me of books we made in grade school. It may have been for Young Authors. You wrote a story and made a book for it. I really want to share this with my daughters!

[@AnnetteGreen]

Cool! I hope you do!

[@Cyrilmc222004]

Thank you so much Annette I really really enjoyed watching you create all these amazing and inspiring journals. I made my granddaughters a journal each one year, instead of a birthday card. And even though I say it they turned out really well and the girls loved them too. So mission accomplished. I love ❤❤❤❤❤ these that you’ve created too. Please stay safe and well too xxxx Mags ❤❤❤❤

[@AnnetteGreen]

Wonderful! I'm so happy you were inspired to make your own. What a great idea to make these in place of birthday cards. How nice!

[@JV-ox8bs]

What a great video! This is exactly what I wanted to learn, and Annette, you made it so easy to understand. Thank you for posting such an excellent video! ❤

[@AnnetteGreen]

Thanks so much! I'm delighted you liked it, found it easy to understand, and left such a wonderful comment. Thanks!!

[@sheilastyrebriere]

Fabulous walk through and book making tutorials Annette, I loved the last one, lots of room for all kinds of everything 🤗🥰🤗

[@AnnetteGreen]

Thanks Sheila! These are all really fun to make, but I agree that last one is my personal favorite too. Thanks for watching.

[@marilyn6676]

WOW- this is amazing. Annette, thank you for generously sharing all your tips, tricks and fabulous finished journals. Your teaching style and step by step instructions are exceptional- very easy to follow! Your paper and fabric choices are wonderful. Thank you!

[@AnnetteGreen]

Thank you so much Marilyn! You've officially made my day. 😊

[@adelaidemesquita9598]

I love this Journals and the your way of teaching. Thank you for the tutorial.😘😘

[@AnnetteGreen]

Hi Adelaide and thank you! I'm happy to hear that. Thanks for watching and for the kind words. 😊

[@almaheijenk]

So beautiful. Thank you for the instructions you are a great teacher

[@AnnetteGreen]

Thank you so much Alma. I'm so happy you think so. Thanks for watching.

[@elisekt1860]

This was so informative. I’m going to try that elastic version first.

[@AnnetteGreen]

Wonderful! Thanks. Have fun making yours. I did find that the Kraft Tex alone was a bit flimsy, which I think I mention in the video, so you'll want to line it or double it up for it not to bend too much. Especially the prewashed kind.

[@jamakrueger7460]

Just found some Kraft Ed in my stash that I had forgotten I had purchased 🙃. Tyfs these ideas!!!

[@AnnetteGreen]

Awesome Jama! I would definitely double it up, or put a layer of reinforcement on the inner spine if you go with the Kraft Tex method. It tends to bend too much on a single layer. Thanks for watching.

[@nathanpeterson258]

I love this video so much💕Thanks Annette😊Gina Peterson-Tennessee

[@AnnetteGreen]

Wonderful, thanks Gina! It was a long one, so thanks for watching.

[@raquelflores9088]

So beautiful and professional TN.

[@AnnetteGreen]

Thank you so much Raquel!

[@Emmaandlucy743]

I really like the 5 stitch binding thank you for sharing your talents.

[@AnnetteGreen]

Thanks Torree. That's my favorite too. Thanks for watching.

[@stylesformiles79]

You know I'll be trying these! Love the various ways to build them. Just beautiful.

[@AnnetteGreen]

Thanks! That's great to hear. I hope you have fun trying one of these out.

[@sanny59jenkins40]

Absolutely fantastic, thank you so much for taking the time to show us step by step 💐💕

[@AnnetteGreen]

Happy to help! Thanks for watching.

[@mccplg]

Great tutorial, as always! You are both a very talented maker and teacher!

[@AnnetteGreen]

Well thank you so much!

[@sharonyoung8251]

Great tutorial. Love all the booklets, TB and book. ❤

[@AnnetteGreen]

Thanks Sharon. 😊 I wish I didn't have to sleep because I want to make lots more!

[@TheCraftsgalore]

Thanks for the Instructions, love these, maybe one day ❤️❤️❤️

[@AnnetteGreen]

Thanks so much Chris. Once you do one, you're kinda hooked. Just saying. Hope you give it a try.

[@ellenlemen2271]

Love all of your versions! I’m going to try them all - perfect for stocking stuffers!!!

[@AnnetteGreen]

Thanks Ellen! I hope you DO try them and have fun doing so. I sent one to my sister for Christmas. Great gifts indeed!

[@karenmack254]

These are amazing! How have I not seen your videos before?! I just subscribed! 💕🌸

[@AnnetteGreen]

Hi Karen, and welcome! I’m glad you found me, and enjoyed this video.

[@leslieheilman7712]

I am so going to try all 3 !!! Thank You for sharing ! (I’m pretty excited!)

[@AnnetteGreen]

Yay! I hope you do! Thanks for your excitement!!

[@conniegriffin6726]

Gorgeous journals, thanks for all the great instructions

[@AnnetteGreen]

Thanks so much Connie, so happy you liked them. Thanks for watching.

[@celineworotniak4349]

Fabulous. These are so great!

[@AnnetteGreen]

Thanks Celine. So happy you like them. They sure were fun to make!

[@juliepoole6391]

Loved watching you make these. Xxxx

[@AnnetteGreen]

Thanks Julie! That makes me happy. Thanks for watching.

[@craftyShirleyG]

Wow Annette, again I've learned so much watching you. You really have a great way of teaching. All of your books are amazing. Love them

[@AnnetteGreen]

thank you so much Shirley! That means everything to me. My goal is always to educate and inspire. ❤

[@cherylwells1266]

These are so cute and unique - thank you Annette for this tutorial!

[@AnnetteGreen]

Thanks Cheryl. So happy you enjoyed it.

[@wilmapater-willems6403]

Thank you for the fantastic video ❤️

[@AnnetteGreen]

Thank YOU Wilma for watching. I'm happy you enjoyed it.

[@cindysugerik3888]

Great video. Love these ideas.

[@AnnetteGreen]

Awesome, thanks Cindy!

[@kristiecooper1904]

Love watching your tutorials!! Your absolutely amazing at what you do!!

[@AnnetteGreen]

Thanks SO much Kristie. That's very kind. I'm so happy you're enjoying my tutorials. Thanks for watching.

[@caroleanderson1106]

Very nice journals, Annette! I would love any one of them in my stocking. I've done the three hole phamplet stitch, but not the five. Didn't look too hard to do. I will more than likely be making some of these. Thank you and take care.

[@AnnetteGreen]

Hi Carole and thank you! The five-hole stitched binding is definitely not "hard" just a little tedious for some people. It's my personal favorite though. It really holds up well like a real book. I hope you enjoy making yours.

[@7WordsWorth]

I enjoyed your tutorial, and I love your style. ❤

[@AnnetteGreen]

Thanks Helen. That's so nice to hear. Thanks for watching.

[@LisaS1517]

Love these! Great ideas for next year!!! 📚

[@AnnetteGreen]

Thanks! Or any time of the year!

[@marieshields5382]

Love your videos.❤❤

[@AnnetteGreen]

Thanks so much Marie. That's so nice to hear.

[@margaretzaborowski4496]

loved this!!

[@AnnetteGreen]

Wonderful! Thank you.

[@kathyanstine4472]

Wanted to tell you I enjoyed your vlog! Maybe you could demonstrate your selphy printer. I have one that is much smaller and would like to see how the large one works.

[@AnnetteGreen]

Hi Kathy and thank you. I am keeping a running list of things to share in my next vlog, so thank you. I've added your request to the list. Thanks for watching.

[@MadebyMarie-Claire]

Love it! 🖤

[@AnnetteGreen]

Thanks Marie Claire!

[@sharonyoung8251]

I usually wait until the sewing is done and then trim the fore-edge, then round those edges.

[@ThreeGsHomeschool]

Absolutely LOVE these! You are so talented. Would you mind telling me what die cutting machine do you use?

[@AnnetteGreen]

Sorry for such a late reply. I use the Sizzix Vagabond 2 machine for most of my die-cutting.

[@robertabickford5246]

I’m new to your channel. I have purchase some Elizabeth Crafts planner essentials and would like to store on magnetic sheets. Can you recommend a brand. I’ve looked online and many comments say the magnets are not strong enough for dies. Thank you so much.

[@lollipopguild3853]

I love each of these journals Annette. Thank you for taking the time to prepare this instructional video. I really want to try creating the chipboard journal. The designer paper you used is beautiful. I wish you and your family a joyous Christmas season. 🎄

[@AnnetteGreen]

Thank you so much! I hope you DO try one. The hard cover one is my personal favorite and I hope to make more soon. Have fun with yours and Happy Holidays to you as well. ❤

[@sharonyoung8251]

Tyvek or other synthetic paper (stone paper) is great for strengthening the spine.

[@AnnetteGreen]

I've never heard of Stone Paper, so that's interesting. Thanks Sharon.

[@carlaoverduin2370]

Thanks for the inspiration, you could also have used tyvek to re-enforce the first journal

[@AnnetteGreen]

Yes! Tyvek too. Thanks. I even have some of that in my stash.

[@sherrygoldsmith1518]

I always get so excited when I see that you have a new journal out!! I love them all. Can I ask what glue stick you use? I’m having trouble finding one that works well

[@AnnetteGreen]

Thanks so much Sherry. I've been using Uhu Stic lately and it's my new favorite. Here's a link to my Amazon favorites if you want to check it out: www.amazon.com/shop/annettegreen?ref=ac_inf_tb_vh

[@sherrygoldsmith1518]

Thank you. I just ordered it!

[@nancyfoley8198]

Love the journals. I'm new to inks so I have a question. I love the faint image of the flowers. Do I remember or misremember, oxides are water reactive, will the ink smear if writing in the journal with a marker? Thanks.

[@AnnetteGreen]

Thank you Nancy, and that's an excellent question. Yes, Oxides are water reactive, so I would stay away from a marker. Instead I would use a ballpoint pen. If i had a light enough ink in archival, I would've used that. Thanks for watching and for your question.

[@mzp6620]

Fab!

[@AnnetteGreen]

Thanks Mary!

[@ghaleable]

What die cutting machine do you use? I am so inspired by your videos that I want to buy one, but I have no idea what to buy! Thank you for any help!

[@AnnetteGreen]

Sorry for the delayed response. Here's the perfect video for you to check out, as I recently reviewed different die-cutting machines and what I like to use: kzbin.info/www/bejne/oYm2iHmXfK5ofKssi=5jZcuXxkzbCTwv4W

[@ghaleable]

@@AnnetteGreen thank you so much!! 🥰♥️

[@debbiebusby1157]

File folder set 1 and file folder set 2, are they the same size folders on both 1 and 2.

[@AnnetteGreen]

Yes, same size

[@BadAssPaperlover]

Love how you made the journals Annette, thank you for showing us ! ❤❤❤

[@AnnetteGreen]

Thanks Esther! I loved making them. That file folder die is the perfect size.