Using your Junk Journal - Inspirational Quote Collage - Journal with Me #2

[@AngelaKerrDesigns]

I love all that you do Nik and enjoy listening to your commentary. You make me smile! Carry on doing what you do, cos you are amazing x

[@gillsfrillsandsomewitchysk1398]

You make the most fabulous things you really do. I'm officially old and dented, and I have days when everything is hard going. I watch your videos, and not only do I learn things...but you cheer me up and make me chuckle. You are brilliant!

[@katericochran4634]

I love this collage. Quotes and writing have always been a part of my life. I come from a family, on my Father's side, of prolific writers. My Father and I wrote letters to each other and he coressponded regularly with his family members. But I was the lucky and blessed daughter who he regularly corresponded with, because I wrote back to him. He was the keeper of our family history. As a Native American man, one of the few his age who were still alive and were taught the old ways. He wanted his children to have a written record of his own history and the history of our people. Whenever he read a book (we were also readers and had a library and a huge old dictionary where we as kids had to look up the meaning of words), he wrote a "book report" of what he'd read and I would often get those accounting through our correspondence. We can trace our family tree back generations upon generations because of him. And because of my interest in reading and history, I have a deep appreciation of your craft and the art/history that you create. I'm not sure you're aware of what an important role you play in the world. You have touched more lives than you will ever realize because you value vintage pieces, words, photographs, ephemera and books. The materials that are the history of mankind. You are probably way too young to have ever been stuck in a typing class. But when you said the words "The time has come..." I was reminded of something we had to type over and over again (and this is not meant in any way as a political statement.) "Now is the time for all good men to come to the aid of their country." The quote is longer and includes a brown fox, but I always shortened the words😊 because I am naturally a rebellious person. The reason I bring this up is because it's a meaningful quote to me and words matter. I was reminded of something else when you said you liked the number two. My in-laws liked to gamble and so I would be swept along on trips to Reno and Vegas, even owning a home there at one time. But "deuces wild" was a family favorite. I never gambled long, except at the dice table when some wild craze came over me and I was yelling "Come on, baby needs new shoes!" I realize that I have written a short story and shared way too much information but a few of the things you said brought be trippin' down memory lane. And in that process I hope you gleaned the meaning that I was trying to impart. That I value and appreciate your craft and the work that you put into making this channel an amazing one.

[@katiebyrd7701]

Oh Nik, how I wish we lived near each other!!!! I want to be friends and go scavenging together..... and arting and crafting together..... I just adore you. Love the collage of coarse!

[@sandracook9600]

Love it. You are a kick. Make me laugh out loud. Thanks Nik.

[@carolenorman1457]

Beautiful vintage page - I don’t think anyone would believe the amount of decisions an artist makes in the course of their work - it’s an inspiration and delight to watch.

[@janetschmitz2439]

You just crack me up Nik how you insert your life stories. Good thing my kids are all grown and away cuz they definitely would of done the shoe snake thingy. Awwww the life of a farm girl!!! Your process of pages is just perfect girl. ❤️❤️

[@CraftingVicky]

ahhhh another totally gorgeous page! The story about the snake was too funny! Not sure that I would have been that brave... but I too HATE spiders with a passion. The snakes don't bother me either...

[@beverleyshepherd3388]

Thank you for your comments about our stuff. I needed to hear that. You are such a wonderful mentor.

[@JP-xp6pf]

sage advice from such a young whippersnapper! I agree - we need to give ourselves permission to use the "good stuff" now because we may not be around later to use or enjoy it. tomorrow is promised to no man. I was diagnosed with cancer a couple years ago and learned quickly to enjoy the little things and the special items now, before it's too late. (I give God the credit and glory for my healing. praise the Lord. He is good indeed!)

[@janawilliams5808]

Gosh,,, had to watch this again,, it is so pretty and the brads made the little metal piece at the bottom !!!!

[@TheRagamuffinsong]

Giggling. When you said “you are a special project” Girl you have no idea. 😂

[@NiktheBooksmith]

takes a special project to know one, right?? 😊😄🤗

[@Trompke]

I would like to see you riding a goat or catching a snake LOL. But I guess that will not happen :-) Love seeing you put your pages together. Thanks!

[@candlekaren9]

Love your collage work! I'm a newbie to thiis journaling adventure, but I have puzzled it out in the last couple of days that I would do what I just watched you do! This is so healing and joyful for me! Oh! When I'm working with delicate paper in my card making, I have found that I love using a soft make up brush with my oxide inks, brushes are from the dollar store! Gives me a soft finish and helps maintain the integrity of the delicate materials! You are awesome!

[@Retha416]

Like how this turned out. Also enjoy watching you create. Great idea to use a spine from an old book.

[@xSweetiieex]

Wonderdull :D I always love the look of mushroom !!

[@rfriend9105]

Morning Nik :) love this page it just makes me want to play in a journal. I love quotes and you have inspired me to make a journal of my favorite quotes... Special things to remember... Things to treasure in my heart. You are so sweet to tell us we are worth using those special somethings even though no one else will ever see them... I held something in my hand just yesterday and ended up not using it because the thought ran through my head... It's just for me, and no one will ever see it... I laid it aside to use another day. I love making others feel special... Giving words of kindness and small gifts from my heart. I make little journals to take with me when I go for chemo - sometimes I give them to people I come in contact with who look as though they need to know they are special.... Now the nurses and my doctors will come to me and say I have a patient who could use a little encouragement, do you have any journals left. I love that they go home thinking someone cared enough about them to invest a little time to make them smile.... Just so you know.... There are days you make me smile :). Hugs, Michele. Oh... Do you always use fabri-tac for metal embellishments? I'm always worried they will come off so I don't use them very much.

[@NiktheBooksmith]

What an absolutely kind thing to do, you made my day, Michele! Thank you for sharing that =) On the Fabri-Tac...not all the time, but the button is soooo lightweight, that this adhesive will be just fine. The metal tag has brads through it, so its not going anywhere. But, if I was making a journal for someone else, Id use an adhesive for metal =) You are a doll, thank you for taking the time to make such a sweet comment! 🤗💕 oh and p.s...promise me you will use one of those special somethings just for you, in your own journal, something that makes you happy to look at. =)

[@BohemianCrafting]

I've been without internet for a week and now this masterpiece as the first video I am watching ! Nik this is totally amazing.Really gorgeous layout.Thank you so much for inspiration! Eva x

[@joeywd2885]

I really like how you made this page. You had me hooked on the idea at the little treble clef under the film strip. I just loved it.

[@SisterTruthWarrior]

U r just TOO Much, Nik👍👍....Love Every Minute w/U!!💝

[@NiktheBooksmith]

thank you for being here! 🤗💕

[@eydnamortensen5985]

Love your way of journaling. I feel you on the spider issue, they scare me senseless. Creepy little buggers!

[@WendysJournalAdventure]

Beautiful Nik! And I so loved your comment « you are that special project « ...wonderful!❤️❤️

[@abundantlyyours6861]

Gee thanks for making me cry and get all sappy at work! Love the page and the quote. Very personal to me right now...

[@NiktheBooksmith]

awww sweetie! Biggo hugs to you! 🤗💕

[@JP-xp6pf]

glad to see I'm not the only one who watches at work 😏 don't tell my boss 😱 LOL!

[@daisybz111]

Hello!! I have been watching KZbin crafting, journaling, mixed media videos for a few minutes months as I accumulate an over abundance of found treasures, thrift store finds, and loads of papers and supplies! Where have you been all this time? I just discovered you! I love your personality and easy to understand teaching style! Looking forward to watching and learning from you! Becky

[@yippersmom]

Watching you putting things together, always makes me happy! thanks for sharing!

[@m.c.5124]

Love your aesthetic! Just flows. Thanks for sharing your talents.

[@SammyAL2002]

I love the way you constructed this page - the elements used and the care with which you placed them. Thank-you for sharing & inspiring!

[@karenatkinson4053]

I really like the placement of all the pieces. It turned out beautifully.

[@shirleymccullough2515]

Oh Nik, you just get me so inspired again and again ! Love your thinking out loud process... I’m thinking along with you ... no not there ok, maybe no put it here ... yes that’s where it should go ... oh my Just so much fun !!! Thank you so much ... love it . I’m making a journal just so I can play along with you .. so many things to do !!!

[@NiktheBooksmith]

🤗💕 thank you, Shirley!

[@masja1790]

Uuuh I LOOOVE this. Came out so incredibly beautiful and inspiring. TFS ❤

[@debbiesjournals4550]

Another great page! I love the quote and how you took these seemingly unrelated items and collaged them together into a work of art. Love listening to your thoughts as you put it together.

[@AmiraInOzArt]

Oh Nik!! I adored this video. Bless you sweet girl 💕

[@jinkamafrink]

Thanks for listening when I told you to put the filmstrip on the tag! LOLOL!!!!!!It was so funny. I couldn't believe it when I said to do that and you did!

[@NiktheBooksmith]

I wondered who that was yelling in my ear with a bellowing whisper! 🤗😉💕

[@jennywesterman2405]

Loved this video... I think I could fill a book with type of journaling, with a little writing. Thanks for sharing.

[@margaretvogel9172]

Just love this way of journaling💝🌹TFS Nik , also enjoy listening to you 😄

[@janawilliams5808]

This page is so very pretty!!!! Thanks for doing this with us. !!!!!

[@lynnharrell303]

Love watching your creative process. Beautiful collage.

[@meandmyatg9549]

I am really enjoying this journal with me series. So much inspiration. I love how you used the old book spine on this page. Debbie

[@NiktheBooksmith]

thank you, Debbie! =)

[@rneustel388]

Really nice collage page! I love things that aren't necessarily pristine - in fact, I'm much more comfortable with them--much better for a klutz like me!! Given a choice between a contemporary item and an antique or vintage item, I'll nearly always choose the older item with character and a story.

[@barbaranoble9748]

Love love love! Your art is amazing Nik. tyfs!

[@leiannalogan4197]

This reminds of something I heard not long ago..... God still uses cracked pots! We all have purpose, even the little bit 😉

[@NiktheBooksmith]

exactly! Im a little more cracked than other pots...but, its all good 😉😄💖

[@JP-xp6pf]

amen!! from one cracked pot 😀

[@lizlepp5036]

you always do so many awesome pages..Thanks for the teachings.

[@andreajohnsMyPotteryBliss]

I usually think when I make something lovely that I “should” give it as a gift to my kids or a friend. (I’m 65 so this has been a very long-standing belief). I just recently realized that I am allowed to make something and keep it for myself. This has been a strangely freeing feeling. When I make something for someone else I have this silly idea that it MUST be perfect. So the making and giving have been very stressful. It robbed me of any joy in the process. I can, however, enjoy playing if I’ve given myself permission to keep my creation. So that’s what I am now doing and it feels great!

[@Canadian693]

Love the way the page turned out! TFS!

[@v.wehrens4283]

Love it! You're so inspirational Nik 😁👏🏻

[@dreacero9116]

Love this page! I also quite enjoyed the lesson on how to catch a snake. I love spiders. I respect them and love that they keep an area free of disease-carrying bugs ... and flies. I hate flies. But spiders like to eat flies so ... spiders are cool by me. :D Thank you for sharing your process and your knowledge!

[@sherriejohnson7690]

Who else talks to Nik as she works? Ha! Love it!

[@michellebrown7000]

I get such a kick out of watching your process videos. This one was super special because it was just for your own personal use. Thanks for sharing. Oh, my last video totally flipped upside down , no way to fix. Oh well! Take care and happy crafting!

[@jolandaverhagen3747]

I love to see how you create your pages!! It looks so easy how you always use (not always lol) just enough glue, my hands are always covered with glue afterwards 😁

[@SDQuilter]

It is so beautiful and you made it look so easy. Thank you!

[@aminihobby-kelley]

This is just so fantabulous Nik! Oh I love it so!!

[@LeximbueJournals]

Loved this - so much fun! I totally follow you on the snake / creepy crawly thing... I had a boa wrapped around me in Morocco once 😶... but spiders and cockroaches are a no go area for me 😳love your train of thought great stuff Nicole! 😘🧚‍♀️

[@katniks92]

another wonderful creation, you are so great

[@ReneesatItAgain]

Awesome vid!! Love every detail and of course your out loud thought process 💕x

[@NiktheBooksmith]

oh the spazzy thought processes 😵😄 thank you, Renee! 🤗💕

[@witsue]

Beautiful, no other words. Hugs

[@BohemBella]

I Get so impressed by your process, cause it shows so perfect that You know what You are gonna do. And me when I am Crafting.. got no idea what I am doing. Hehe.

[@AzaleaLala]

I'm inspired. It look so good. That filmstrip is so cool.

[@dawnkarasaki6172]

You are very funny, good snake story. Loving the page

[@triciasloft189]

You are SO TALENTED thanks for sharing with us. Truly would treasure one of your books. Woowww just beautiful work. BTW I'm a newish sub so happy I found your channel.

[@angelaem205]

So many things I learned by watching your videos. This time I learned how to catch a snake and that you are afraid of spiders! LOL Well I hope that spider went away and that you don't have to do any more taxes. I feel you in this one, I prefer spiders to taxes myself! I do agree that people do throw away so many beautiful things without a second thought...Things that seem small and unimportant but you and I would enthuse over having! I love your messy studio, your upside down quote (upside quotes are just a different point of view) and your final page it is so pretty! Thank you very much for another very inspirational video! 😍❤📝📎

[@thatdayintimebysue3551]

A beautiful something from basically nothing. Wow!!!

[@judygolden2417]

You are so funny, and the video is great~

[@racquelsgrandma]

A lovely composition. TFS.

[@bonnerdebbie]

Beautiful collage and quote!

[@patriciawilliams9972]

Loved this, I love making journals of all kinds. Thanks for the inspiration.

[@luannapierce2544]

NOT sappy, recall the Velveteen Rabbit. Love covers everything the more it is used. You are very important to all of us.

[@vintagestudio7175]

amazingly beautiful, as always!

[@LoesOcreations]

So beautiful!! and great to watch the process! I really love this page. Please do one every day? ☺☺

[@NiktheBooksmith]

good morning, Loes! oh how I wish I could! But, will work on doing this more often, for sure ;)

[@mandyofmarymac]

Hi~So you're freaked out by spiders....One morning, not so long ago, I awoke to discover over 200!!!! spider bites on my left forearm and wrist. Oddly enough, I never felt a thing. I think Mrs. Spidy had a hatching and decided that my arm would be a great place for her kids to feast. It only happened once and we never found her. Lucky me. I really enjoy your video's.

[@kayhammock]

Hey Nik. Very cool spread! Glad that you are enjoying your mushroom book. 😁. I've tried art journaling and it wasn't for me. I think this collage-style journaling is more up my alley. I don't like spiders either and caught snakes and horny toads as a kid although I never used the shoe method!!! Hugs. Kay

[@elisegerard6851]

Kay Hammock we caught horny toads too! You from Texas?

[@NiktheBooksmith]

oh yes, the horny toads!! Thank you so much for the book Kay, its right up my alley and I think everyone is enjoying it =)

[@dianalambert5466]

Absolutely beautiful. I really love this page. And spiders are evil, I don't care about snakes, lizards, frogs, and other creepy crawlies but spiders , no, no, and no.

[@JunkJournalTreasures]

Great video..Love this! Would love to see a flip through!

[@EvaVilla-pm5mv]

I love ❤️ this page so easy to see the beauty when we open our eyes with our heart ❤️

[@NiktheBooksmith]

amen! 🤗💖

[@KathyConaway]

Eva Villa zzz

[@SunshineLeclair]

I always enjoy watching your videos ;)

[@peggygrabowski2604]

Absolutely Gorgeous!!!

[@donnatolle1419]

Really enjoyed sharing your journey thorough your thought process for this page. I truly hope I never have a reason to use your snake catcher technique lol

[@NiktheBooksmith]

I really don't recommend it! 🐍👟😳😄

[@LedgerAndLace]

Your journal pages would make great postcards or greeting cards or tags or . . . . :-) So now I know the way to catch snakes. Good to know!

[@NiktheBooksmith]

yeah, like those little info cards that we got with the Jr. National Geographics or whatever..."Catching Snakes in a Shoe 101" 😄

[@ritamcloughlin7624]

This page is amazing Nik and so are you, so beautiful...rita

[@karensallows9348]

That looks very cool. 🐧

[@nancyorourke7679]

Thank you so much!! I love your videos..I have purchased 2 of your journals and am enrolled in the carpet bagger class right now...yay you! Nancy O'Rourke-Garcia =^.^=

[@angelcasalino6995]

Thanks for another great video! Did you make a video showing how to make this junk journal?

[@susanbass3450]

Love this page!!!

[@lorimiller3535]

I'm with you on the spiders! Give me a snake or a mouse any day!

[@christyzhan4994]

It’s beautiful!

[@jnordfors]

What do you call those little metal number tags? What were they originally used for? Cute! Nice video, thanks!

[@anita4291]

Beautiful page.

[@karenowens7330]

love this page!

[@rankinstudios5342]

What was the name of the book with the mushroom pix? Love this tutorial!

[@kitsala1]

Beautiful

[@zinniapatch2488]

I so enjoyed this! thank you so much!

[@daisycutterx3300]

This was a lot of fun!!! How old is the film strip? Thank you for sharing your craft time! 😎💖💕

[@NiktheBooksmith]

hello! its Tim Holtz, part of his new stuff maybe??

[@papercraftingirl]

Lovely! Do you use the foam applicator on your Tim Holtz distressing tool or the felt applicator? Just wondering if maybe the felt was better? Thanks!

[@artyfartyannie]

Hey Nik, another wonderful page, I always love watching your videos. I recently purchased the Carpetbagger Compendium, which I LOVE, but I haven't had an invite to the FB page yet - do I need to send a request or something?? xx

[@NiktheBooksmith]

hey Annie! Just messaged you back on Teachable ;)

[@rhh2313]

Okay, so. The about the "thing I've been saving for the special project..." Looking for some ideas of how to use some awesome old 3x5 index card dividers I found in a file drawer I bought a while back. I keep thinking how cool they are, but don't know what to do with them. They are a faded aqua color with the alphabet printed on them. Part of me wants to keep the whole kit n kaboodle together somehow, but part of me knows that would be a hard bill to fill. Thoughts from you or any of your DT's? Thanks!

[@Katina01TX]

I'm fairly new to your channel and enjoy watching you create. I have a question regarding how you thin down your Fabri-Fix (or Fabri-Tac) glue with acetone. How much acetone do you use per amount of Fabric glue, and do you mix it directly in the bottle or in another container? Thanks!

[@HooliganMomma]

Truly Spectacular!!! COME ON!!!!! xo

[@NiktheBooksmith]

thanks so much!! 🍄😀🤗💕

[@koyosensebe8027]

Gorgeous!

[@JudithBrummett]

let us know in a few months if the button and metal tag stayed on. I am thinking about getting some of the fabric glue where do you usually buy it?

[@jeannecorsby-hale1009]

So fun! Love your 'sappiness'. I hate to ask questions but I'm going to anyway. I just saw the 'dobber' you used on metal letter, what are those called?

[@NiktheBooksmith]

Hi Jeanne, its alcohol ink, Ranger brand, I believe!

[@jeannecorsby-hale1009]

Oh Nik I watched it again. I think it was a little paint brush you 'dabbed' the ink with!! I'm such a dork! Note to self "put screen to full size"

[@pdh8447]

I'm really liking the Journal with me series...all of 2, hehe!! PatriciaD