💜 Use Your Scraps #3 - The First Few Pages 💜

[@elizabethnaisbitt1795]

It's so good to have you back in the arty driving seat, Sunday's are not the same without sitting with you and having a fabulous time. Loved your pages, was a bit anxious about the blue and white, but once you put that gorgeous butterfly on the page is lifted it and it was perfect. Tfs xo

[@NinaRibenaMixedMedia]

Thanks Elizabeth, glad you liked the blue and white in the end. I’m had such a hard time deciding on that one ❤️ xo

[@ASoulsHeartbeat]

This popped up in my feed and I hadn’t seen it before. I have to tell you the last one you did with the wrapping paper, doilies and butterfly was really something and certainly my favorite. I can’t get over what a difference the wax added to the wrapping paper. How has the butterfly held up being under the elastic, it certainly was a perfect choice. Always love watching your new or old videos because I always come away with new tidbits of info. My problem is remembering them, lol. Patti

[@healingmagichands]

The way you tie everything together is so wonderful. Your pages turned out so nice. Very inspiring.

[@NinaRibenaMixedMedia]

Thank you Ellie, that’s really kind of you ❤️

[@Paperieloveliness]

Hello Nina! Your pages are really beautiful…all those gorgeous colors are making me think about Spring! Happiness abounds! 🌸😊🙏

[@NinaRibenaMixedMedia]

Thanks Terena, can you tell I am fed up with Winter 💕

[@ValTwineDeaner]

Hi Nina. Wow, your fresh eyes worked wonders and your choice of patterns and colours are beautiful. I love to watch you bring everything together. Have a lovely day, and great week ahead. xx

[@NinaRibenaMixedMedia]

Thanks so much Valerie. Hope you have a wonderful week too 💕

[@dawnkarasaki6172]

At first I liked the pink but the way you applied the blue, gorgeous. Another winner.🌸

[@NinaRibenaMixedMedia]

Thanks Dawn, it was so hard to decide which to use but I’m glad I chose the blue 💕

[@lenabot5961]

Good morning nina, so true, the first page is the hardest one, from there things will begin to flow and ideas will start to come. Loved your choice to have the blue and white doilies ( don't really know how to write this)... This morning a funny thing happened, a friend sended me a message asking me if I was awake already , then she added" or are you still in bed with nina?"( ha, ha). She knows me well. Now I am telling you..we got up and hope we are both going to have a nice sunday. Love and hugs lena xxx

[@NinaRibenaMixedMedia]

Oh Lena, this has really made me giggle! Hope you have a wonderful Sunday. Steve is in Seville this weekend for the rugby, so I am enjoying a peaceful weekend by myself. Have a wonderful week and sending love and hugs 💕 xxx

[@karenatkinson4053]

Love this. It's so pretty. You are the queen of scraps, Nina. Thank you for sharing.

[@NinaRibenaMixedMedia]

Aww, thanks so much Karen 💕

[@NinaRibenaMixedMedia]

Aww, thanks so much Karen 💕

[@emilykoch3104]

The blue and white were the right choices! Beautiful as always!

[@NinaRibenaMixedMedia]

Thanks Emily, that’s good to hear 💕

[@noreenhennessy9299]

Your pages were all gorgeous….the blue and white doilies are just perfect

[@NinaRibenaMixedMedia]

Thanks Noreen, glad I made the right choice 💕🦋

[@nanceandthings820]

Happy Sunday Nina. The blue double spread is my favorite. 💐

[@NinaRibenaMixedMedia]

Thanks Nance. I like that one too 💕🦋

[@anniefaint6373]

Some gorgeous journal pages, I liked the pink but then when you finished the blue and white one I think you made the right choice xxxxx 💐🌹🌷

[@NinaRibenaMixedMedia]

Thanks Annie. When I was editing the video, I thought I had made the wrong choice, but as soon as I saw the spread in the journal I was more than happy with my decision 💕 xxxxx

[@ChattylaineCreates]

Oh yes beautiful, beautiful pages... I love those napkins, I have them too. Great start to your scraps journal 😁😁💖🌼

[@NinaRibenaMixedMedia]

Thanks Elaine, the colours in those napkins are beautiful aren’t they 💕

[@phyllismarony8948]

I just love watching you create. Your videos always make me smile. This is so enjoyable to see you working in the new book. If i ever get my act together elastic bands are the way to go. Thank you so much for sharing your time with us. 💜

[@NinaRibenaMixedMedia]

Hello Phyllis. Thank you so much for your kind words 💕

[@CuriousMoonDesign]

Another lovely make Nina. You always manage to bring it altogether so well. Beautiful pages ❤️

[@NinaRibenaMixedMedia]

Thank you Ann 💕

[@marilynndavid622]

Gorjuss. Love my Sunday morning with you n Kylie. I'm starting mine too. Thankyou. Xx

[@NinaRibenaMixedMedia]

Thanks so much Marilynn. Happy Creating ❤️

[@kazeekins1]

Beautiful pages . The Journey indeed has started ! Love it Nina . Thank you . xx

[@NinaRibenaMixedMedia]

Thanks Kay. It feels great to be up and running again 💕 xx

[@patnunley2341]

I love the way that you have created your journals with the elastic so you can put in and pull out at your discretion what an amazing idea we’ll have to try that

[@NinaRibenaMixedMedia]

Thanks Pat, it makes working on the pages so much easier 💕

[@janewebster7661]

Your pages are beautiful. I like gathering blue and white dolies. Lovely start of your page. Thanks for the lovely ideas.

[@NinaRibenaMixedMedia]

Thanks so much Jane, glad you like the doilies 💕

[@melissaoverland692]

Absolutely brilliant first pages!!! Love the doily/butterfly page! Yes, the blue and white doilies best choice! Embossing on vellum would be fun and tricky, but if anyone can figure it out I think it would be you. Hope you have a great week!

[@NinaRibenaMixedMedia]

Thanks so much for your kind words Melissa. I might just give the embossing a try. It looks beautiful. Hope you have a great week too 💕

[@ednamorgan7827]

I love your pages, Nina. What a wonderful start you have made. Such an enjoyable and inspirational video. Thank you!!!

[@NinaRibenaMixedMedia]

Thanks Edna. The first pages are always the hardest. Glad I have those under my belt 💕

[@lauramurphy438]

Hello Nina, Love your double page spread with the butterfly in the middle. Pretty.

[@NinaRibenaMixedMedia]

Hellos Laura, thank you so much and glad you like it 💕

[@carolm4094]

I always enjoy watching you create. Beautiful pages!

[@NinaRibenaMixedMedia]

Hello Carol, lovely to see you and thanks so much for stopping by ❤️

[@janelane4078]

A beautiful start to your journal. I preferred the pink doily at first but loved how the page turned out with the blue and white.

[@NinaRibenaMixedMedia]

Thanks Jane, good to see we are all singing off the same hymn sheet 💕

[@pamelalambert3392]

As always, Nina, gorgeous work. I like the pink doily but when you had finished and the butterfly sat in the centre, wow, enough said. Also, felt like a bit of star when I heard your comments!! You are always welcome, my friend. Keep up the good work. You are so calming to watch and listen to. I have made one of the journals but haven't made much progress yet. I will now!! Thanks for sharing. x

[@NinaRibenaMixedMedia]

Hi Pam, thanks for your kind words. I will have great fun using the box of goodies for this journal. So many perfect pieces to inspire me. Hope you have a wonderful week ❤️x

[@judymckay406]

I love your pages. They are so beautiful. I have started getting my supplies for my journal. I have so much product , I am excited about getting started.

[@NinaRibenaMixedMedia]

Thanks Judy. It’s lovely to hear you are excited about getting started too ❤️

[@elizabethhunt611]

Loved all these pages Nina. I liked " just the pink" at first because it didn't cover the pretty background then you used it on a full page spread with the doilies opening up and it was perfect. x

[@NinaRibenaMixedMedia]

Thanks Betty, glad you like the pages 💕 x

[@dholdadesigns]

This is coming out to be a beautiful journal! Thanks for the great videos. Hugs. 🥰💖

[@NinaRibenaMixedMedia]

Thanks Doreen, glad you like the pages so far. Hugs to you too 💕

[@janetdand2704]

What a beautiful beginning to your journal!

[@NinaRibenaMixedMedia]

Thank you so much Janet 💕

[@ritaharker8792]

Beautiful pages Nina, everything coordinating perfectly as always. It’s a joy to watch you work, you make it seem so effortless. I will admit that I wouldn’t have chosen the blue/white combo doilies but I’ll also admit that they looked fabulous so I was completely wrong!! xx

[@NinaRibenaMixedMedia]

Thanks Rita, I toyed with that choice for a long while 💕

[@karendananay6730]

Love watching you. I never would have thought of your ideas

[@NinaRibenaMixedMedia]

Awww, thank you so much Karen 💕

[@rnbsteenstar]

It's looking beautiful. Talk about the scrap busters!

[@NinaRibenaMixedMedia]

Thanks Laura, it’s so satisfying using scraps 💕

[@rnbsteenstar]

@@NinaRibenaMixedMedia Yep, and even turning paper bags to pages!

[@evelynrauseo467]

Your pages are beautiful! Love the butterfly page. The blue and white was a great choice! I recently tried a napkin technique that Dee from BettsyDoodle shared. Paint some card stock with school glue and water or decoupage glue. Let it dry overnight, then iron the napkin on - turn stem off and sandwich between parchment paper. I used an old linen dish cloth and it worked beautifully. You probably already know this technique, but thought I would share just in case. TFS. 💐💌🙏

[@NinaRibenaMixedMedia]

Hello Evelyn. Thanks for sharing that technique. I have not seen that done before, but it sounds like a great idea. I have seen it down with copier paper and Saran Wrap, but our wrap (cling film) as we call it here, doesn’t work as the plastic doesn’t melt. I will give this method a try. Hope you have a wonderful week ❤️

[@sherrywright6634]

Loved you pages! The blue and white doilies worked great with the butterfly. The first pages had a lot going on. Reminded me of the 60's flower power. Thanks for sharing these gorgeous pages.

[@NinaRibenaMixedMedia]

Thanks Sherry, the first page reminds me of the 60’s flower power too. I love playing with patterns 💕

[@waukonstandard]

So excited to see you start on this! Beautiful pages!

[@NinaRibenaMixedMedia]

Thank you Laurie 💕

[@purplenanna1272]

What a wonderful start.Love the double spread butterfly! Love how you pull everything together.My brain just doesn’t work that way 🙈.x

[@NinaRibenaMixedMedia]

Thanks Lynda. Your comments keep going into my spam for some reason so only just seen this 💜 x

[@deborahgiles8214]

A wonderful start! What beautiful pages you have created out of leftovers. Organization helps move things forward so very effectively. Your good example has inspired me to get some of my smaller bits and pieces organized better so they are now a useable collection and not just disorganized junk. Feels so much better!

[@NinaRibenaMixedMedia]

Thanks Deborah, glad you were inspired to organise your supplies as well. It’s so much easier isn’t it 💕

[@susanvanschuyver7900]

Gorgeous pages! Love how the materials came together. That butterfly is a stunning focal, and that piles of paragraphs tag was perfect. Great start to your new journal!

[@NinaRibenaMixedMedia]

Thanks Susan, glad you like these pages 💕

[@melaniebrown747]

Lovely start to your journal Nina xx.

[@NinaRibenaMixedMedia]

Thanks Mel 💕 xx

[@Cyrilmc222004]

Well Nina, you really really take my breath away with those Stunning and Awesome page’s you’ve made. I really really love ❤️ them all, and the combination of the patterns and paper’s you used, are incredible,and I really really love ❤️ how you combine it all. I really really enjoyed watching you create today. As always. Please stay safe and well too

[@NinaRibenaMixedMedia]

Thanks so much Mags. This is going to be a colourful and patterned one I think. Have a fabulous week ❤️ xo

[@debbieangelstar]

The quote on the first page is just perfect 😍 what a fab start to your journal x

[@NinaRibenaMixedMedia]

Thanks Debbie, I think so too 💕 x

[@rhondachapman3688]

Great video Nina, I really love the double page spread 💜💜

[@NinaRibenaMixedMedia]

Thanks Rhonda, I like that page too 💕

[@tracirae3205]

I laugh so hard every time I hear you say "donkey years old". I'm from the States so I'm not sure how old that is but I'm sure it's pretty old. Idk why that is so funny to me but it is. I love your videos. I've gotten so many ideas from them. I'm a fairly new subbie but I love binge watching your videos! Looking forward to the next one already! Hugs from Wilmington NC

[@NinaRibenaMixedMedia]

Hi Traci, thanks so much for subbing and glad you are enjoying the videos, and my amusing sayings 😁💕

[@inekesauerbier5861]

Haven't watched in a while... But really enjoyed your video, to hear your voice again and your creations!

[@NinaRibenaMixedMedia]

Hello Ineke, thanks so much for stopping by. Please know you are often in my thoughts. Sending Hugs ❤️ x

[@inekesauerbier5861]

@@NinaRibenaMixedMedia thanks 💗

[@pattiehartmann1754]

WOW I am truly impressed. Thank you for sharing.🤓

[@NinaRibenaMixedMedia]

Thank you so much Pattie 💕

[@bossieackerman1067]

You made me think after the previous video...I have been very naughty instead of looking through my papers I will just print another one. Using your method I can start by putting my printed papers in a Journal. I am also scared of making a mistake or overthinking...Many thanks for sharing. Take care. x Blesssings x Mariana UK xx

[@NinaRibenaMixedMedia]

I wish I had used this method years ago, as it’s much easier being able to flip through the journal than wade through various baskets trying to find what I am looking for. I hope it will work for you too 💕 xx

[@lottesteeg3289]

Lovely pages! Love the layers.

[@NinaRibenaMixedMedia]

Thanks so much Lotte 💕

[@katharinazefert7637]

great pages! Thanks for the ideas, Nina!

[@NinaRibenaMixedMedia]

Thanks Katharina 💕

[@suebouch4074]

Hi, Nina… I love this concept of using your scraps and how you created storage for easy access to the various items. I’ll look forward to checking out those videos as well. Not sure how or when I ended up being unsubscribed to your channel but I am subscribed again. I’ve learned so much from you and think of you especially when I flip through my 2018/2019 journal when I followed along with your prompts. Have a great day! 🙂

[@NinaRibenaMixedMedia]

Hi Sue, KZbin does strange things, so probably unsubscribed you. Good to see you back ❤️

[@JH-wd7ul]

You're off to a great start! These pages are lovely (as always) and you covered quite a few tips at the same time. I just love it! Janet 💕

[@NinaRibenaMixedMedia]

Thanks Janet, glad to hear you got a few tips 💕

[@janehumphreys402]

These pages are absolutely beautiful Nina!🦋💙

[@NinaRibenaMixedMedia]

Thanks so much Jane. Glad you like them ❤️

[@lucyfanning7496]

Love these pages Nina.

[@NinaRibenaMixedMedia]

Thanks so much Lucy 💕

[@junkjournalgirl]

Great pages Nina 👏 Think a first page tells the story of your journal, love it x Can't wait to see what the year brings x

[@NinaRibenaMixedMedia]

Thanks Kerri, I’m really pleased with these pages. The colours are such happy ones and totally inspired by the beautiful cover 💕 x

[@bettylongshore9594]

BEAUTIFUL pages !!!!! Love your work!!!!

[@NinaRibenaMixedMedia]

Thank you so much Betty 💕

[@julesiou12]

Beautiful Nina. I love how this all came together. So relaxing to watch your process x

[@NinaRibenaMixedMedia]

Thank you, that’s lovely to hear 💕

[@jeannebeam3042]

Beautiful page! Thanks for sharing…

[@NinaRibenaMixedMedia]

Thanks Jeanne, glad you like them 💕

[@carriecardwell608]

These pages look fantastic! When you were deciding on how to do the lace, I for sure thought you were going to make a rainbow out of the three colors just using the lace part. I think that would be really cute ️ ☺️

[@NinaRibenaMixedMedia]

Thanks Carrie, I like that idea 💕

[@filomel1809]

Nina - would you consider doing a video sometime on glues? I get really confused and keep buying ones that I never use ... Love your pages.

[@NinaRibenaMixedMedia]

Yes, no problem 💕

[@suefalls1600]

Gorgeous pages☮️💟

[@NinaRibenaMixedMedia]

Thank you Sue 💕

[@Lilian2391]

Absolutely gorgeous ‼️🌸

[@NinaRibenaMixedMedia]

Aw, thanks so much Lily 💕

[@purplefairy1]

Beautiful as always 🤗💜🧚‍♀️

[@NinaRibenaMixedMedia]

Thanks so much Purple Fairy 💕

[@jenniferwatson7118]

Great start - looking so good!

[@NinaRibenaMixedMedia]

Thanks so much Jennifer 💕

[@dianeshaw8395]

Great ideas. Beautiful!

[@NinaRibenaMixedMedia]

Thank you Diane 💕

[@emilybemily4397]

Fabulous start. xx

[@NinaRibenaMixedMedia]

Thanks Emily 💕

[@barbarabuser353]

Beautiful pages, it always seems to come together perfectly. It is a pleasure each Sunday! I wonder, if you would share with us, how you normally proceed, when creating a page, do you start normally with a focal point, or do you rather choose the page? My focal points do not usually correspond with a page, and vice versa. By the way, you opened a pandora’s box with your reference books!! I am still buried under piles of paper that want a new home, but it was good to take everything out, and get reacquainted and put everything in a more accessible order. Thank you!

[@NinaRibenaMixedMedia]

Hi Barbara, this is a hard one to answer because it varies from page to page, but let me try and explain how I went about these pages. For the first page, I tried to find something that tied in with the background page which was more challenging than I though. I found the scrapbook paper which has the same colours in it and I also found the tag whilst I was rummaging and the colours were perfect. Everything was a bit too busy, which was why I added the braille paper. For the second page, I had chosen the velum card as the focal image and worked from there. I flipped through the journal to find a plain page that I thought would do it justice. I then found the patterned purple paper in my Flowish journal and changed the ribbon to tie everything together. For the third page, I had pulled out the butterfly gift wrap and the napkin, so based the page around those. The colours and patterns were so pretty that I wanted to keep it simple, so again flipped through the Flowish journal to see what else I could find, which of course was the doilies and the butterfly which was cut from a wallpaper sample. I have to say the Flowish journal and the embellishment albums is making this process much easier. I hope that helps, but I will try and discuss this again in my next UYS video 💕

[@barbarabuser353]

Thank you for your detailed answer. As I understand it, you do not have always the same go to, but let yourself be inspired by a picture, color or pattern, and take it from there.

[@NinaRibenaMixedMedia]

@@barbarabuser353 Yes, that’s exactly it 💕

[@bonnerdebbie]

Beautiful pages Nina, I especially love the butterfly spread. I watched this hours ago and was just about to comment, when I got a phone call my mom fell again and this time fractured her 2nd vertebrae, she is in trauma unit now and they and hospice are deciding where she should go. The neck brace took away the pain.

[@NinaRibenaMixedMedia]

Oh Debbie,so sorry to hear your Mom has fallen again. Will keep you both in my thoughts this week ❤️ xo

[@bonnerdebbie]

@@NinaRibenaMixedMedia Thanks Nina!

[@evelynrauseo467]

@@bonnerdebbie know that I am praying for her, you, and your family!

[@bonnerdebbie]

@@evelynrauseo467 Thank you!

[@evelynrauseo467]

@@bonnerdebbie thinking of you and sending more prayers

[@sandral.2828]

Nina, Your pages are beautiful! You make it look so easy. Where did you get that little bottle with the fine tip you've got your glue in?

[@NinaRibenaMixedMedia]

Thanks Sandra. I got the bottle from eBay. If you search needle tip glue bottles, you will find them. Amazon sell them too 💕

[@Blackberrybramble-mdm]

Beautiful!!

[@NinaRibenaMixedMedia]

ThanKs Mary 💕

[@christieoertel1589]

looking at the pink butterfly paper, how easy/cheaper it would be to emboss your own brown wrapping paper it would look a bit like flocking. love the serviette . The butterfly on the doilies just made the spread thx Nina have a great week

[@NinaRibenaMixedMedia]

Great idea to make your own butterfly paper Christie 💕

[@missyb.623]

Blue and white doilies 😘

[@NinaRibenaMixedMedia]

Thank you 😘💕

[@HMOCreations1807]

Instant of parchment paper maybe you can use baking paper? Maybe it works the same? I know you make pockets/bags from them!😀

[@NinaRibenaMixedMedia]

Yes, baking paper is the same as parchment paper 💕

[@lorrainegalloway2930]

Hi Nina I love your dark blue background napkin, it is so beautiful. Could you tell me where to find them please. I have been following your journal videos asnd love the ideas that you use and they are so versatile. Yesterday I found the William Morris paper and want to get the pk. Can't wait to have a go with them. Thank you so much.Lorraine

[@NinaRibenaMixedMedia]

Hi Lorraine, It was either Tesco or Sainsburys here in the U.K. 💕

[@Rosiescreativewings]

Cute stickers💕

[@sandrahickey3593]

Hi, lovely pages, like the quote on 1st page. I'm still deciding what binding method I'm gonna use and my cover isn't decorated yet, leaving it for a day or 2, it come to me, like you say.

[@NinaRibenaMixedMedia]

Thanks Sandra. The ideas will come ❤️

[@differenttakethanmost]

Hello- new here- please: the fine-tipped teeny glue bottle info- what are they called? Love love the flowish collection journal for journal making. Very meta.

[@NinaRibenaMixedMedia]

Hello and welcome to my channel. The bottle is called a needle tip glue bottle and you will find them cheaply on Amazon and eBay 💕

[@bossieackerman1067]

Love your pink tag/ove pink. x Mariana xx

[@NinaRibenaMixedMedia]

Thanks so much Mariana 💕 xx

[@sherrihay4836]

Nice

[@NinaRibenaMixedMedia]

Thank you 💕

[@DonnaHarris3578]

Nina what is a flow journal? I keep hearing it but never watched any of the videos. Is it like a journal of stuff to use in other journals?

[@NinaRibenaMixedMedia]

Hi Donna yes it is. Rosemary Morris invented the idea inspired by the Flow books for Paper Lovers, which are meant to be used and cut up. Most people fill theirs with scrap and junk and It is just a book full of resources. Wish I’d made one years ago as I love mine 💕

[@DonnaHarris3578]

@@NinaRibenaMixedMedia Thank you Nina. I love that idea! I have one of paper lovers books and lots (too many) other papers. So I will give it a try. It sounds like a fun journal to make.💖

[@starlaarts9385]

🙂👍

[@NinaRibenaMixedMedia]

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