What to Do with Old Large Book Covers?

[@Gothlite-i1l]

Natasa, I've been making junk journals for over eight years and I give them all away at Little Free Libraries and the Senior Center, sometimes outside regular libraries. I've heard of other makers giving their handmade journals to cancer centers, children's wards at hospitals, etc. While I realize that many people need to sell their journals or even take consignments, making journals is for me to enjoy and I really don't care if a certain person will like my work or leave it for the next person. In fact, I include a little note that starts out, "It Found You So It's Yours," which lets the finder know what a junk journal is and if they want to take it or leave it. I firmly believe the journal will find its way to someone who needs it right then - and for FREE! It might be an idea you want to do with some of your journals because, believe it or not, giving away things you love is so fulfilling. I love your work and I would be over the moon if one of your journals found its way into my hands.

[@Jenishka]

This is so lovely

[@bonniehartnett535]

Thank you so much for posting this! There are several little free libraries near me I'm embarrassed that I didn't think of this. I love making journals but I don't journal much myself and have a bunch of smaller journals that I've made collecting dust up in my craft room. I don't want to force them on friends and family as unsolicited gifts but also don't feel comfortable selling them for some reason. I love the idea of then Finding their way to someone that needs them ❤

[@debijohnson1782]

I love your post I have been creating paper crafts ft or years I give mine as donation for f um bedsheets senior centers for bingo prizes large journals to cancer support groups briefs groups I just love papers crafts

[@Gothlite-i1l]

@@debijohnson1782 What wonderful ideas you've given us all! I'm definitely going to branch out from Little Free Libraries and the Senior Center.

[@beckydorian7043]

This is so pretty

[@AMpressions1]

As an elementary librarian, you have just given me a plethora of ideas for the discarded book covers that are still in decent condition to repurpose. Thank you, Natasha for your abundance of creative ideas.The red cover with the circle designs on it is my favorite.

[@TreasureBooks]

Oh I just love hearing that, thank you!!!!

[@yanabradtberg3154]

💚🌴🌼🌷❤️🌷🌼🌴💚🌴🌼🌷❤️🌷🌼🌴💚🌴🌼🌷❤️🌷🌼🌴💚🌴 Hya Natasha, I've just watched a video on gorgeous paper beads that would look absolutely gorgeous on your fabulous Journals....I'm not sure if you've ever watched 'Saacibo' Making paper beads with eyelets....just gorgeous 😍😍😍 💚🌴🌼🌷❤️🌷🌼🌴💚🌴🌼🌷❤️🌷🌼🌴💚🌴🌼🌷❤️🌷🌼🌴💚🌴

[@Meggyp0p]

My district EOLs books EVERY YEAR, so I’m always saving textbooks from the trash for my students to create art out of!

[@SuperAvery10]

I cannot believe waking up this morning and this was your video. Sitting in the floor in my craft room are about 30 children’s book covers after a week of taking out all the parts I wanted to keep. Didn’t know what I was going to do with them, so thank you for the great ideas!

[@TreasureBooks]

Perfect timing then! I'm so glad!!! Have fun

[@JBYaya3]

You are truly the junk journal queen. I am inspired by every one of your posts and I appreciate the way you explain and illustrate even the smallest details. In fact, you are the one who got me hooked on journaling (during COVID quarantine!) and I'm happy to share that I have two craft fairs approaching where I will be featuring my journals (wish me luck!) 😊 Thank you for being you!

[@tvg1003]

I could hardly believe you actually made a postage stamps folio out of a large book cover, whilst I was desperately seeking to purchase such a thing, since I recently got so many postage stamps... And there YOU are with this video! Your creations are gorgeous. Thank you very much for sharing your art with us! You are amazing. I could watch all of your videos and then start all over again! 😄

[@TreasureBooks]

Glad it was helpful!

[@agpilgrim1]

My mom and I watch you all the time. She lives in New Mexico and I live in Kentucky. When we talk, we talk about you and your videos like you are an old friend. Love your videos and Banjo! ❤

[@alsoarty1]

I feel the same way! I binge and save save save. Thank you for saying the sewing was made through the paper and not the cover… I see myself breaking my sewing machine otherwise.

[@audreys9961]

😅You always make my day! Your comments are fun and make me smile and your creativity is out of this world! THANK you for sharing your wonderful talents with the world! As a newbie, I am absolutely enthralled with all of your ideas...you make the world better, Natasa!

[@pamschueler4083]

Totally agree!

[@TreasureBooks]

Thank you so much! That means a lot to me, I'm so glad you find it helpful!

[@JamieAndrick]

My favorite part of the entire video besides your incredible talent is: " Glue it DOOOWWWN!" I say this all the time now 🙃😅 Side note: I use a product called The Boss by Dixie Belle Paint, or Bonding boss for furniture painting, it would also probably work for those shiny book covers. Love your videos! We all love you, you wouldn't even have to do a creative video at all and we would still watch, love your humor, your voice.. I'm not stalking you! I promise 🤣 You just get me out of a funky depression is all! Thank you for being you!

[@specialk8927]

😂😂

[@rhondaquinn649]

Hope you feel better, Natasa! Even when you don’t feel well, you provide such inspiration and beauty into our lives. Thank you for sharing your talent.

[@TreasureBooks]

Thank you so much! ❤️

[@suzanneapplegate4220]

So glad to see a video from you to start my day! Thank you!!❤

[@TreasureBooks]

I'm glad you enjoyed it!

[@ruthluther9577]

By subscribing to your channel I have an encyclopedia of your fabulous artwork, inspiration, down to earth instructions. Do not sell any of your journals, folios, etc until/unless you really want to. Your portfolio of art is priceless and precious and so much a part of you. You're amazing, awe inspiring but down to earth making your art doable for me though i try not to copy you exactly so that when I'm done with a make it feels like mine. Really happy you, is it virtually, in my life, you've opened my brain to possibilities i didn't know existed.

[@MBallowe]

I have watched all your videos and used many ideas for my first junk journal plus ideas of my own. I won a blue ribbon at our county fair! Thank you for sharing your ideas and inspiration.

[@TreasureBooks]

Wow, congratulations on the blue ribbon! That’s amazing!

[@shellywhite1929]

Oh girl, soul mate from another country. My shelves are also full. Many journals have not even been utilized by me, but I don't want to part with them YET. When I've made embellishments over the years, I always have an extra to put in a box so I can go back and see the different treasures I've made over the years. It still brings me joy. I recently decided to pack up a chest of drawers I used for jewelry making supplies. And went to the thrift store and bought another tall shelf to put in its place. Lol. JJ is my passion now. I agree that collecting is also a joyous hobby. My house is generally nice and neat EXCEPT my craft room is very packed full including all the walls. I love it! But, I'm gonna follow your advice and start making more. I also move from project to project. I think I need to revisit your book, so thanks for that reminder. I'm ALWAYS inspired by you. ❤ TY

[@jackielerch5525]

I love your work, you are incredibly talented. I am a fan. I appreciate your video editing. I really like that you don't include excessive antiquing of edges, talk about your dog, or repeating actions. Your videos are clear and concise yet your personality shines through.

[@369Sophiena]

:) was so thinking about you this morning and here to come 🥰🙏

[@TreasureBooks]

Hope you enjoyed it!

[@celaenasardothien703]

your channel is doing more for my anxiety than my therapist.

[@HandmadeByDesign]

Like always you amazing inspiration comes to the rescue, Thanks 🙏

[@TreasureBooks]

I’m so glad you found it helpful!

[@marilynaustin4425]

As a retired elementary librarian and teacher …….WOW!, love this idea!! Oh those books that were “discarded”.

[@BonnieIngram-od9tc]

Your least liked is my most favorite. The decal edges can be fixed by using paint. Put paint on a sponge and tap around the edge of the decal to blend it in. Talented lady I love how you inspire.

[@TreasureBooks]

Thank you so much! That's a great tip.❤️

[@claudiasolbrig8655]

My favorites are the two with the black lace in front. And, I LOVE when you do accents 😂❤

[@lchristoffer]

I recently was wondering what I was going to do with these and there you are and I wonder no more. Thank you Natasa for “knowing” what I needed. You’re a treasure!

[@TreasureBooks]

You are so sweet! Thanks for watching ❤️

[@lindacampbell6259]

You are amazing and I’m so grateful for you and your videos. There’s not many famous people I would cross the street to meet, but I would cross the LA freeway for you! 😂

[@karminakarminae1939]

I covered them in fabric , punched holes along the wide side and attached snap rings in to the holes . I remove the spine , so the covers are loose and mobile . And then I would take some folder slip sheets and I would place them into the snap rings . And I would storage my stencils in it . I have large A4 stencils that I use very often and I always need it to keep them tidy and I one place . I have now 4 stencils holding books . The number of pages/slip sheets can be put in depends on the size of the snap ring . And now to sit back and relax ,enjoying another session of Marvels from paper by Natasa 🤩 Thank you 💐 PS .Just heard you saying you are feeling not very well 🤒 Speedy recovery 🙏

[@guerita219]

I love listening to you while you work. You sound so comfortable with your different accents 😂 and the way you speak. And as it should be. You are awesome at what you do and I love all of your videos ❤

[@TreasureBooks]

Aw, thank you so much! ❤️

[@candicepierce5726]

I have a hard time parting with my journals that I make too, but don’t have enough space to keep them all. Great idea for larger books.

[@bknight7698]

My next project will be making a book of cards and these are an inspiration for sure! Those stamp books are wonderful and such a keepsake! As usual you never cease to amaze!❤👍 Be well, take care of YOU!👍❤️

[@sk57158]

Natasha, you are one of the best teachers, of anything, that I have ever encountered! Thank you for your generosity in sharing, with no limits, your incredible talents and creativity. You are truly a gift. When you showed your own childhood stamp collection I was flooded with sweet memories (and tears) of my wonderful brother and his coin collection. What a tender gift you gave me! Humble suggestion: consider making color copies of your cherished stamps so you preserve the originals but have fun of incorporating them into your incredible works of art. My thanks you are truly unlimited, rivaled only by your talent, inspiration and creativity. And hilarity! Warmest regards.

[@ardisgranger1449]

I am amazed when I see people who have a collection of journals/art books/altered books and such they have made. The things I have made, (mostly altered books or junk art journal types), are done for certain people. It is very hard to let go of the creations. They are one of a kind and I think of them as prayer books (like the prayer shawls knitted for a special person and as you knit, you are sending good wishes and prayers). I so love your beautiful work. It is inspiring. Thank you for sharing your knowledge and creative ideas.

[@irispeters7313]

Another one of your tutorials I could not stop watching although I had chores to do! Lost myself in your beautiful art. Thank you so much! Chores can wait, ART can’t. Right? The red cover with the white circles would be my favorite.

[@ckfoxxer]

What a fantastic video, Natasha! Such useful ideas for large covers. I love the use of fabric only for the spines! Like everyone says, you are a fabulous instructor...I could listen to you all day...and I just love your sense of humour! 😍

[@TreasureBooks]

Thank you so much ❤️

[@yolandareginabattaglia5895]

Loved the ideas. Ty Natasa. Feel better. You are mighty fine!😊

[@TreasureBooks]

Thank you so much! ❤️

[@tripletgirl2484]

You are so clever! Contact paper is so difficult, your method is great! Love what you created.

[@TreasureBooks]

I'm so glad you found it helpful!

[@jeanhess4795]

You are truly the most creative, imaginative person! All of your work is beautiful and I truly love watching your channel to see what you will come up with next! Always a wonderful creation!

[@TreasureBooks]

Thank you so much! I'm so glad you enjoy my channel!

[@ValTwineDeaner]

Hi, you're truly amazing. Honestly, you're one of 4 people that I go to on YT, for ideas and inspiration. That's 4 out of thousands of YT tutors. You're brilliant and unique in all that you do. Please don't ever stop what you do. Thank you for sharing your creations with us. I know how time consuming everything is for all of you, and I truly appreciate it. Have a great weekend. Take care, xx❤❤😊😊

[@steveelkins52]

well. That idea of sticking an edge to the table before covering the board is brilliant. I must give it a go.

[@rani1953]

Natasha, you are a queen of repurposing beautifully everything that comes to your hand. You are a mine of ideas. May God bless you more and more. You inspire lots of people like me. Thank you. ‐ (Rani from France).❤👌👏🙌👍🙏

[@racheljolley26352]

You are so amazing and hugely talented, plus an awesome teacher, always so clear and very easy to follow. These, as per usual, are all so wonderful and I thank you for all you do for us crafters, bless you 🥇🏆🫶🏼🦘🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿

[@TreasureBooks]

Thank you so much!

[@joniheath6722]

AMAZING! You are such an inspiration. The hardest part for me is getting started. I worked in a library for years and have a hard time even thinking about disassembling a book; especially, after all those years of repairing them. I love your humor, presentation, and attention to even the smallest detail and share them with us! Someday I'll get the nerve together and make one of these for my sisters and put famiky pics in it. Thank you Natasha. Stay well and safe! 🤗

[@linda9918]

I was listening to your old vids last night and you were so timid back then 😂 I so love your creativity and wait every week for your newest creation ❤️

[@TreasureBooks]

Haha thanks! I’m glad you’ve seen my journey! 🙏

[@Kayenne54]

Ooohhh, 30 seconds in, and the ideas are popping up already! You're so clever.

[@Babbajune]

Beautiful! My favorite is the one with the black lace on the spine and insert for the lace with the bird on it. Thanks for sharing these ideas. ❤

[@TreasureBooks]

Thanks so much! I loved making that one too!❤️

[@kathrynhelm4176]

Love, love, love this idea and, of course, your decorative ability turns them into beautiful journals. You are so inspirational Natasa! 🥰👍

[@TreasureBooks]

Thank you so much! ❤️

[@TubeYouLena]

You are such an authority in everything related to junk journals to me, you cannot even guess the extent of it. A lot of inspiration. Always. And 'glue it down' is my mantra now, you dramatically articulated it often enough to make it happen. ♥♥♥

[@kellyhards8828]

What you do with ANYTHING paper is just awe inspiring! 😍😳😲💖 I look forward every week to your videos! Thank you so much for all of the hard work you put into every single one of your videos! 💕

[@TreasureBooks]

I'm so glad you enjoy them! Thank you

[@maggiequilts]

This is a terrific procedure Natasha You are so talented dear ❤️, your crown is sparkling 😊 I will definitely be trying this idea, Thanks for all the inspiration, Love and hugs and a scratch behind Banjos ear! 😊 Maggie ❤️🤗🇨🇦❤️

[@TreasureBooks]

Thank you so much Maggie! ❤️

[@rejoyce57]

I love your humor as well as your creativity. 🥰

[@dianabentley-n3n]

All of your journals are fabulous!! I love watching you!! ❤🎉🎉

[@TreasureBooks]

Thank you so much ❤️

[@tootsfour956]

Natasa, you can take an ugly item and make it beautiful! It's a great talent! Thank you! Blessings

[@TreasureBooks]

Thank you so much ❤️

[@blackcoffeeandwildflowers]

What amazing inspirations! I love the idea of ephemera holders. I need to dig deep for my older big books! 😂 Thanks for never failing to inspire! Hugs ❤️🤗

[@TreasureBooks]

I'm so glad you liked the idea! 🤗

[@viktoriammt76]

Natasha, you are a huge TREASURE❤❤❤❤ greetings from Kyiv

[@debbiebreen6276]

Thankyou Natasa for being an inspiration to me your craft experience has taught us how to reuse and recycle and make simple items into works of art. I would like to see a video on decorative fake writing to add interest to our journals.

[@zaeemahrobinson8720]

Only last night I pulled out a book cover and now I know what to do with it...and the others on shelf. Thank you❤

[@TreasureBooks]

I'm so glad you found the video helpful!

[@3rdeyeopen802]

More fabulous ideas! Yes, I have a few of those large covers around 😂 👍❤️

[@TreasureBooks]

Thanks so much! I'm glad you liked them ❤️

[@rebeccabodine413]

Everything you do always looks so professional!

[@TreasureBooks]

Thank you so much! ❤️

[@joyceparton7745]

The one on the far right is my favorite, but they are all exceptionally well done! I love all your work!

[@Sheamarie]

I love this project. I can't wait to try this. I love them all. I think the one with the black lace and the birds is my favorite. Thank you for sharing.

[@TreasureBooks]

Thanks so much! I'm glad you like them

[@tiasjunkpaper]

How lovely they all are! I have been watching your videos for years now, more than four years, and I'm still learning new things. Thank you for your wonderful tutorials! I find it interesting that you can't part with the journals you make. I can easily sell or give away mine. I am so attached to them while I'm making them, but once I am done, my attachment diminishes. I do take photos so I can look back to see what I have done, but the only ones I keep are some that I make to use on a specific trip or for a particular event.

[@joycemccullough7856]

Love all these ideas for old book covers! So many possibilities. Thanks so much for sharing your process. ❤

[@TreasureBooks]

Thanks for watching! 😊

[@gerlindebesl2958]

I enjoyed your ideas with old books very much, thank you very much, dear Natasa ❤

[@TreasureBooks]

I'm so glad!

[@smccullou6559]

thank you so much for doing this tutorial. i have many tall books with no idea what to do with but now i have lots of inspiration and going to be busy this weekend. I love learning new things.

[@iteeshollow]

If you sew from the top, you end up with long threads that can be used as bookmarks. Love watching you.

[@sherryvanderpool8644]

I loved how you showed how to do a 5 hole pamphlet stitch ❤

[@sallysmith2937]

You just continue to amaze me Natasa. Love these combos!!! The black and gold is gorgeous! 👍

[@TreasureBooks]

Thank you so much! ❤️

[@nettejakobs2501]

Wow, I have just reused all the pages from a 22 volume plant dictionary/ encyklopidiary, so guess what I have left 😂 22 large covers ❤ You just made my day, Goddess of Junk Journaling ❤ Greetings from Denmark 😊

[@sharonpodrabsky1895]

Beautiful just beautiful ♥️♥️Love them all ♥️♥️♥️

[@TreasureBooks]

Thank you so much! ❤️

[@pamelashipman1414]

Natasha, you are awesome. I love your videos and your book. Both are helping me create journals for my granddaughters for Christmas. You are a great teacher with great knowledge and you make me laugh. Your videos are never boring. Thank you!

[@mcuttercreations]

Your so creative Natasha I love all your makes ❤❤❤❤

[@TreasureBooks]

Thank you so much! ❤️

[@donnanawrocki3022]

Yes I sure do agree Natasa, they “ARE all stunningly beautiful and gorgeous”!! I really love all the different set ups each hold and cover ideas! Love your red, black, gold, white painted one. I’d find it hard to give or sell them too! Feel better 💕

[@MariKayCreations]

So many beautiful ideas. I think I like the folios/folders best - so many possibilities for what they could hold. And I agree that the more 'things' in each one the better! The biggest tip I got was to make and attach all the pockets etc before gluing the inner cover down. Carpet tape - I better go get me some! Thanks for the beauty extravaganza 🥰🤩

[@TreasureBooks]

Thanks so much! I'm so glad you liked it!

[@AmberUnabridged]

You made a heckin cute baby!!! I can't get over how adorable he is. I'm sorry you're not feeling well. Hopefully you feel better soon ♡

[@Nathalie_MR]

Thank you for sharing your amazing talent and creativity with us! Such a wonderful way to repurpose old covers! 😊

[@TreasureBooks]

I'm so glad you enjoyed it! 😊

[@bridgetjones8339]

I wait for Natasha to tell me! lol ❤ these are great, of course 😊

[@TreasureBooks]

🤣🤣 Thank you!

[@MyDjturner]

As usual, so inspirational, easy to follow instructions and wonderful results. Thanks Natasa

[@TreasureBooks]

Thank you so much! ❤️

[@marjoriemuths8099]

So amazing! ❤You are a treasure of ideas! Not only are you creative and inspiring but also a fabulous instructor. It is obvious the amount of of time you spend to film these videos. Thank you so much. ❤❤❤

[@yelsyels]

I am binge watching ! Love your ideas! ♥♥♥

[@TreasureBooks]

Yay! Thank you!

[@diannachristensen213]

Red and black one is my favorite. These are great ideas. Thanks for giving us some inspiration!

[@karenbillinger2562]

Tfs and inspiring. 💞 My favourite is the black lace spine with the lace pockets inside. ♥️ I have a hard time selling what I create and also have no more storage room. I give away some things just so I can have some storage space to create something new. 🤗

[@betsylove9257]

So clever! I never thought of using books like this.

[@TreasureBooks]

Thanks so much! I love finding new uses for old things :)

[@Beje1022]

You are so creative Natasha! I’m inspired, thank you!!

[@TreasureBooks]

Thank you so much! I'm so glad you like them!

[@kimberleymaloy1728]

Hi Natasha, I absolutely love all of todays makes! But, I'm gonna have to say the postage stamp one is my favorite. I've been looking for a way to make one and now I know and can make one myself. TFS 😊

[@TreasureBooks]

I'm so glad you liked it!

[@aaronhisminiatures6129]

Ohhhh my goodness! Iv been needing this sort of a video! Your creativity is just amazing!

[@TreasureBooks]

I'm so glad you found it helpful! 😊

[@aaronhisminiatures6129]

@@TreasureBooks I find them all helpful if I'm honest 😊 you're triggering the journal maker in me for sure 😁

[@juliebey8240]

You are genius! I was literally JUST thinking about what to do about the spines of journals I want to make! Mind reader….😊❤ Thanks Natasa😊

[@TreasureBooks]

I'm glad this was helpful! 😊

[@jackieo8693]

Thank you for all the super creative ideas!

[@TreasureBooks]

I'm so glad you liked them!

[@jansfield5314]

Natassa you really are Queen of the Junk Journalling world! You are amazing! So inspiring and such a great teacher! Thank you for sharing!

[@dhurt1217]

I’m having so much fun watching all your videos!!! You are uber talented! ❤

[@Catefn]

Thanks for the generous dose of inspiration and techniques!

[@TreasureBooks]

I'm so glad you found it helpful!

[@grityildiz3083]

Das sind ja wieder wunderbare Ideen. Danke fürs teilen. Grüße aus Meißen in Deutschland

[@maryjones3369]

You are such a genius! I could watch you all day! Thank you❤️❤️

[@TreasureBooks]

Thank you so much! ❤️

[@nadyneingrassia1479]

You are so creative. These folios are beautiful.❤

[@angelaacosta5708]

Nice to ‘see’ you. With curly paper I roll it against the way it curls to help uncurling.

[@TreasureBooks]

That's a great tip, thank you for sharing!

[@terribarone5788]

Natasha, out of this world gorgeous! I am pretty excited about trying this! I hope I can at least make them as half as beautiful as you did. They really are stunning!!! What a talent you have! TYFS

[@conniejenskindsfather979]

I have lots of books that will be fun to transform. Thank you for doing many ideas. This will fill my winter days. ❤

[@TreasureBooks]

I'm so glad you found some inspiration! 😊

[@katyratyra]

I'm not sure I have a favorite, but I sure love your ideas! Thank you for doing this video.

[@TreasureBooks]

Thank you so much! ❤️

[@DebiliciousCrafts]

Absolutely gorgeous as always! ❤

[@TreasureBooks]

Thank you!! 😊

[@nancynorris9822]

Love all your journals and folios. Great ideas! TFS 🤗

[@TreasureBooks]

I'm so glad you liked them!

[@thekweenofbling3621]

I absolutely love when you do accents.

[@zeldaackerman4394]

Very pretty! You just know how....very creative!

[@TreasureBooks]

Thank you so much! ❤️

[@microdot153]

Wonderful ideas. I am trying to figure out a journal for my two sons for their work. Have to share with you, any time i hear another creator say they will glue something down, I hear your voice and your husband's voice saying GLUE IT DOWN.

[@vibekegrane8505]

19:36 Just watched your marvellous video, which inspired me a lot like your videos always do. Your creativity knows no limit. But as to the ways of covering your book covers , I've often done this: Take a book cover, where the inside is also decorated or has beautiful graphics. Switch the front and the back, and use the cover "inside out". I have done a lot of journals like that.

[@taizebells]

Fabulous again, your ideas and videos are both entertaining, inspirational and informative x

[@TreasureBooks]

Thank you so much!