How To Make A Junk Journal Hard Cover from Scratch/Shariqa's Junk Journal Challenge Part 2/The Cover

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  • Step-by-step beginner's tutorial of making a junk journal hard cover from scratch. I was challenged by my friend, Shariqa, to make a junk journal using only vintage supplies.
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  • @MamaKatsTexas
    @MamaKatsTexas Před rokem +5

    Oh my Lordie girl!!! How you are talking to me, to my heart and to my fears.
    I have been “learning by watching” and prepping by gathering supplies for months and I have gotten myself “stuck”!! Your words spoke straight to me today! Just do it, it’s for me, nobody sees and it’s all for learning and joy.
    Ok….I will start ❤️🥰
    Thank you @Barbara!

    • @49dragonflies
      @49dragonflies  Před rokem

      Yay! You go, girl! You got this! 😃😊❤️

  • @blackcoffeeandwildflowers

    Wow, I don’t think there is any style that you couldn’t put together and make it all look stunning. Amazing! And I can’t wait to see you work your magic on those lovely old papers and create the signatures. Thank you, I don’t think we could ever hear enough that we need to cut ourselves a break and see mistakes as part of the learning and the practice needed to keep growing! 🤗❤️ Tamara

  • @lesliec9890
    @lesliec9890 Před rokem +3

    It’s so nice to see one using original papers rather then digitals! I do love originals so much❤.

  • @nancyofshiloh7103
    @nancyofshiloh7103 Před rokem +1

    AMAZING! Thank you and looking forward to the next episode!!! -Nancy❤

  • @theserendipitouscrafter3532

    Love the idea of the panel in front ❤ it’s looking beautiful ! It took me 6 months before I made my first journal 😂😂 I just kept watching everyone else!

  • @RobinfromCA
    @RobinfromCA Před rokem +2

    Thank you for posting this today. You saved me from watching the devastating footage of the earthquake in Turkey. I needed something uplifting. Love this cover and thank you for listening to me as I was telling you which lace to use! 😂 Can't wait for the next installment.

    • @49dragonflies
      @49dragonflies  Před rokem +1

      Thanks for helping me with that decision! ☺️❤️

  • @jennyplowman1471
    @jennyplowman1471 Před rokem +1

    Love it! love how you fix things when a mistake happens🤭😄😉

  • @myhappyspace4533
    @myhappyspace4533 Před rokem +1

    Love it. So nice seeing you making a journal again

  • @SaltLifeGypsy68
    @SaltLifeGypsy68 Před rokem +1

    I Love the panel you created. It would also be great on an old book cover you love, don't want to cover, but want something more "artsy" . More please. 🥰🥰

  • @donnamorina7846
    @donnamorina7846 Před rokem +1

    This was double goodness for me as I was just trying to make my first hard cover journal but was unsure how to do the spine and there you were doing just what I needed! How perfect. I have only ventured to make a couple of soft cover junk journals and I roll my eyes each time I look at them but you are so right about just having fun and learning as you go. I certainly am. Can’t wait to see what you do next in this vintage journal.

  • @theresapalmer7892
    @theresapalmer7892 Před rokem +21

    I am making my first junk journal. I used a stuffing mix box and made my signature pages with some papers that I think were not heavy enough. I also used some Christmas cards. I sewed them into the stuffing box cover. I have really learned a lot by just trying things. This was all because of you and Luise's Dephemerember that I found by accident and started watching. I make a big mess but its so fun.

    • @49dragonflies
      @49dragonflies  Před rokem +4

      That’s awesome! You go, girl! 😃❤️

    • @nathalieheath5693
      @nathalieheath5693 Před rokem +2

      Very inspiring Theresa! Keep it up, you will come to love it even more 😊

  • @rhondamarshall7039
    @rhondamarshall7039 Před rokem +1

    Always an inspiration, so enjoying watching you create and problem solve. Hugs from down under ( Australia ).

  • @candicepetri2711
    @candicepetri2711 Před rokem

    Yes getting started is tough. I've just started any alter book after watch for just under a year. Having so much fun. Thank you for all your support.

  • @aleksandra.s.89
    @aleksandra.s.89 Před rokem +1

    Loving it so far! TFS 💕

  • @ledstoke
    @ledstoke Před 2 měsíci

    Thank you for your comments. You are very inspiring 🩷

  • @tavanetaylor98
    @tavanetaylor98 Před rokem +2

    I ordered a kit from Shariqa, super excited to get it. (I just love all your videos!) I have made my own journals however not one with a hard cover from scratch. I’ll try it out when the kit arrives. Thank you for ALL the videos!💙

  • @amalieweber4633
    @amalieweber4633 Před rokem

    Tolle Lösung - das doppelte Cover!!😍😍

  • @vickilimbocker2505
    @vickilimbocker2505 Před rokem

    Love this. I’ve never seen a front panel done before It’s a fun solution and interactive as well.

  • @teresitalamas5304
    @teresitalamas5304 Před rokem

    Barbara love the cover and I know the journal will be beautiful.

  • @GladsomeHeart
    @GladsomeHeart Před rokem +1

    Very creative!

  • @WiseSkies144
    @WiseSkies144 Před rokem

    Hi Barbara, it's looking great - I really like this style. Looking forward to the next video for this journal. 🌸xx

  • @edytaj1940
    @edytaj1940 Před rokem

    Thank you Barbara 💓

  • @toniscott1029
    @toniscott1029 Před rokem

    I'm so looking forward to seeing this journal process!

  • @susangazawaypapercrafting3749

    Beautiful, Barbara. I always learn something new when I watch you. 😊

  • @kerrietuni4892
    @kerrietuni4892 Před rokem +1

    Hi Barbara, your words really resonated with me because I make lots of embellishments, tags etc but I didn't have a journal to put them in or even any pages for signatures. I decided to coffee stain some ordinary copy paper & just start. Thank you.

  • @lillybullen5374
    @lillybullen5374 Před rokem +2

    I'm still very much 'a beginner' - having only made 4 journals to date - 3 of which I am still working on/in. And I have to say, I am astounded at how far I have come. My first completed journal was so 'simple' in comparison to what I am doing now - especially in terms of layering and texture. Part of the 'progress' is because I have been slowly building up my equipment and supplies (i.e. stencils, handmade stamps, and a variety of inks etc.). Another factor is that I have gained knowledge just from making many mistakes! But a great deal of the overall improvement comes from the fact that I have learnt soooo much from watching you and Luise - especially when it comes to techniques, and saying 'it's ok - it's my Junk Journal and there are no rules'. 'Thank you' isn't really enough, but it is sincere. 💚💚💚

  • @dawnweeber6400
    @dawnweeber6400 Před 11 měsíci

    I have finished my first journal complete. I did an Alice in Wonderland theme for a friend. I did end up with quite a big Alligator opening. double the size of the spine...lol...I love the idea of making my signatures then the cover. Thanks for sharing your process.

  • @peachygirl9248
    @peachygirl9248 Před rokem +1

    I made my first "journal" in November, it's actually a commonplace book and it's absolutely horrible but I still use it and have so many plans running through my head for future projects. My style is more like where you started, (pink and white). I don't think I'm ready to go grungy, I want pretty, lol. Blessings, Donna

  • @rowenaroberts813
    @rowenaroberts813 Před rokem +1

    Barbara, I just love this cover. And yes,, there's always a way to make it yours. 🥰

  • @kdub908
    @kdub908 Před rokem +1

    I am so new to junk journaling, I have not actually started yet. I am gathering courage and this video has inspired me to try… thank you 😊

  • @memorykeeperjournals
    @memorykeeperjournals Před rokem

    Absolutely gorgeous! ❤️

  • @studiobee22
    @studiobee22 Před rokem

    I love how you sewed the key on! I never would have thought to do that. I struggle with 3D embellishments but now I can sew them on!

  • @joannedonovan9489
    @joannedonovan9489 Před rokem +1

    My first journals were made out of cereal boxes & hold my ephemera. After a few years, I now prefer soft covers. I use "10x13 Clasp Gummed Envelopes" for my covers. Right now I'm making one that I want to use to journal every day in it, so needs lots of blank spaces!! Thanks for all of your videos & encouragement!

  • @marylackey868
    @marylackey868 Před rokem

    Beautiful!❤️❤️❤️❤️

  • @annette8051
    @annette8051 Před rokem

    I'm learning from a every visit to your channel ✨️ ☺️ 😊

  • @mariaconti9704
    @mariaconti9704 Před rokem +1

    Dear Barbara,I love how you always save your challenges, eg the yellow showing through the fabric. I believe a coat of white gesso on the cardboard could have prevented the see thru. I can’t wait to see the rest of this project! Thank you for all the inspiration! ❤️🤗🤩🥰😍😘

    • @49dragonflies
      @49dragonflies  Před rokem

      Yes, that would have been a great solution! 👍🏻😃❤️

  • @danacolosimo5874
    @danacolosimo5874 Před rokem

    Love how you did the cover 😍❤️ TFS 😘😘😘😘😘🇨🇦

  • @bobbiehawkinsjsyharricot

    Hey newbie here, I started watching you and a few others about 9months ago and 4months I began my own junk journal journey. I started with a cereal box, some wool, napkins I found in the pound shop and an old pair of jeans 👖 😂 and I found my passion for sure, my kitchen now looks like a paper factory/charity shop/nursery school! Im obsessed and I craft every single day even if it’s only an hour. Since that first floppy woolly flappy attempt I’m now on to my 4th journal 📓. I have next to no equipment but I manage and im slowly building my stash by hitting the charity shops and second hand sales! Can’t thank you all enough for putting out these videos that inspired me into this new wonder that is helping me heal everyday by focussing my energy into things that warm my heart and inspire my thoughts ❤❤❤

    • @49dragonflies
      @49dragonflies  Před rokem +1

      I’m so happy you found your passion! I remember the feeling when I discovered junk journaling. A whole new world opened up ❤️

    • @bobbiehawkinsjsyharricot
      @bobbiehawkinsjsyharricot Před rokem

      @@49dragonflies honestly thank you so much Barbara. I’ve not had the best of it lately and finding this new passion has helped me in so many ways and if it wasn’t for you guys putting out this content I may have never known about junk journaling at all. I’m forever grateful 🥹 to you guys. Plus the whole community is so loving, kind and everyone is willing to offer advice and encouragement to each other. It’s really wonderful. Wishing you a wonderful weekend lovely lady 🙏✨🥰

  • @betholmsted
    @betholmsted Před rokem

    I just began to junk journal about 6 weeks ago and my first one was not very good. I have made several since then and they DO get better!!! The last one or two were not terrible! Many thanks to you and Luise Heinzl for your ideas and instruction.

    • @49dragonflies
      @49dragonflies  Před rokem

      They will get better! Keep it up! 👍🏻😃❤️

  • @minahernandez814
    @minahernandez814 Před 8 měsíci

    Thank you! ❤

  • @Anna-hz7jn
    @Anna-hz7jn Před rokem

    Mega tolles Video, vielen Dank. lg

  • @marikareimer4411
    @marikareimer4411 Před rokem

    Hallo barbara Love what you did with the cover by making another cover, I would never have thought of that. Looking forward to your next video 🤗

  • @ericbruth
    @ericbruth Před rokem +3

    Great Vidéo barbara. As usual. I confirm that the letter that you put on teh back of the panel is a letter from a woman. Renée is a female firstname, male one would be René. Also she indeed write to her fiancé

  • @earlinesmith3563
    @earlinesmith3563 Před rokem +1

    Hi Barbara, from Austria. I am from eastern NC, USA. Started making journals in 2020. My 1st was a Christmas journal, pretty good. Next was a complete failure (haha). Love your channel.

  • @sherrydennis2419
    @sherrydennis2419 Před rokem

    It’s looking beautiful ❤

  • @caroltanzi29
    @caroltanzi29 Před rokem

    Barbara: beautiful start on creating a journal. The cover does say: open me to find out about my love story. I enjoy watching you put a journal together. However, if I could have warned you, I would have said, that yellow is probably going to bleed through the white ground color of the fabric. I, too, learned the hard way many years ago. Lesson learned. Carol from California

    • @49dragonflies
      @49dragonflies  Před rokem

      Thanks Carol! Sometimes I really wish I could hear you! 😊❤️

  • @LeticiaUPC
    @LeticiaUPC Před rokem +1

    My first journal was done arround 8 or 9 years! It is so horrible but at the same time so beautiful! Haha. I love it so much.
    It is like you say, every journal is different. The ones you do with "do what you like and love" better than "what will be beautiful" are always going to be the best loved and cherished. 😀

  • @weiss_paper
    @weiss_paper Před rokem +2

    I made my first journal about half a year ago. I found junk journaling in CZcams and almost immediately made my own journal. It's not perfect, but I still proud of myself for being so brave to try to made it with so little knowledge about it! and I can see my progress in each page. Even my style has changed within these few months! And I still completely in love with my journal, even though it's not perfect at all ❤️
    Thank you, Barbara. Because you were my inspiration as well

  • @lesleajo
    @lesleajo Před rokem

    Love this x

  • @angelaarnold4255
    @angelaarnold4255 Před rokem +1

    Oh no!!! 34 minutes and 45 seconds is over already!! It can’t be true!! Lol. I’m enjoying this challenge you’re doing with Sharika. I loved these packages she sent you so much, I signed up for the large package subscription. I’m so excited!
    Watching this and thinking back to my first couple of Journals… oh my! My first two Journals were made for friends. What was I thinking. Lol. The first Journal was a mess. I made 3 covers. I just set aside my 1st two attempts. Didn’t throw them away because they might be useful on another day. I learned so much on that Journal. My second one was just as big a challenge on the cover as the first. My friends that received these absolutely loved them! Of course I didn’t point out things that went wrong! Lol. The 3rd one was for me. I didn’t have to be too picky about the cover. Made a few mistakes. Fixed the things I couldn’t live with and embraced the other errors that gave me joy. The journal that’s made from true junk is the one that made me happiest. ♥️♥️♥️ Can’t wait to see more of this series.

    • @49dragonflies
      @49dragonflies  Před rokem +1

      That’s awesome. I’m so happy you are enjoying exploring different types of journals and learning what you love! I’m sure you will love Shariqa’s goodies! ❤️😃

  • @ROOIHARE
    @ROOIHARE Před rokem

    Love your videos. Great information for beginners

  • @yolandakouwenberg-meijer344

    Love the cover..so pretty

  • @stephm798
    @stephm798 Před rokem

    I have just made made my first paper bag journal, I used a blue Jeans cover. I love it.

  • @juliemonroe105
    @juliemonroe105 Před rokem +1

    Barbara, the panel is such a genius idea. I have never seen the hidden binding done. However, by your description, I think I can do it. The photo is so beautiful. I am glad you selected it. The feathers are so pretty too. I imagine her having a treasure box. Love letters, her feathers and other items locked with key.

    • @49dragonflies
      @49dragonflies  Před rokem

      Thanks! I love the idea of her having a treasure box! ❤️😊

  • @Trish6124
    @Trish6124 Před rokem +1

    Very nice cover! 💙

  • @kismkids
    @kismkids Před rokem +1

    I made my 1st journal Nov ‘22 which consisted of family history & inspiration to help the recipient to journal them self. It was 5 signatures & turned into a very chunky monkey. I am now trying to make 2 journals out of photo books that have very large pockets. I wanted to put pockets on to outside of each of the photo pocketed but am having a problem adhering them so they stay fixed. I guess I could sew them on…. Anyway once started the dam has broken & I am on my creative journey.

  • @debbiev.1311
    @debbiev.1311 Před rokem

    Love everything about the panel...the photo, the letters, the lace, the feathers, the key!! 💙🗝

  • @hazelanakadesign7071
    @hazelanakadesign7071 Před rokem

    I love your 'can-do' attitude regardless of what happens, Barbara. It's a great habit to develop. Thanks! Hazel

  • @carolaasen9345
    @carolaasen9345 Před rokem

    Oh my stars love this cover❣❣❣ I have 2 journals I've made and now I can change them up and love them again❣

  • @lydiasabina
    @lydiasabina Před rokem

    Hi... Congrats on your channels growth... I used to watch your ooold journal with me videos... I felt they were more simple n my style kinda .. I don usually follow now coz im not mixed media person....
    But your old book journal are one of my go tos for a tutorial.... Best wishes

  • @TrishDarbonne
    @TrishDarbonne Před rokem +1

    Even with the duplicates, those goody bags are just fabulous. What a great assortment of vintage yumminess. You are so right about getting over the intimidation of perfection and just start making that first journal. I have been watching videos for over two years and just started my first journal last week. It is large and will be a project that may last all year, but it’s fun and exciting to have finally begun.

    • @49dragonflies
      @49dragonflies  Před rokem

      Congratulations on starting! Woop 🙌 woop 🙌

  • @karendananay6730
    @karendananay6730 Před rokem

    I learn as you say with each journal, mostly because watching people like you, helps. Thank you

  • @rainbow_rising
    @rainbow_rising Před rokem

    I have watched & saved many of your videos - I haven't jet dared to make a junk journal, I have my whole studio full of stuff - I'm a hoarder like many of us are. I am working with Finnabair products ate the moment & I'm taking lessons from Anna Dabrowska - both working with cluster art, using metal & paper & of course the items from moulds etc. This is the second time I'm watching this video & I will try to "copy" yours (in my own way I mean) - I do have beautiful postcards & tea colored paper I made a while ago - what I don't have are these wonderful handwritten vintage letters. They are amazing. Watching your videos, listening to you & learning from Anna that it's okey to "f up"/make mistakes, I'll at least try start to make what you have done in this video. Thank you so much for your wonderful junk journaling, I enjoy watching you making your piece of art, you're very talented. I'm looking forward to see the rest of how to make the signatures & so on. ❤💯

    • @49dragonflies
      @49dragonflies  Před rokem

      Thanks so much for your kind feedback! Have fun with this! 😊❤️

  • @lyndahollers5556
    @lyndahollers5556 Před rokem

    I started doing Art Journals before Junk Journaling - I was very unhappy with my Art - I cut it up and now use it for collaging in my junk journals- great reminders of how far I have come and how my style has evolved.
    Love this cover, excited to see whats next.

  • @corrinehellmann5952
    @corrinehellmann5952 Před rokem

    Thanks for this video - I really enjoyed it (and the first one, too). Love the way you talk to those of us who are not experienced and still learning every day. Looking forward to the next one. And many thanks to Shariqa for this challenge!

  • @barbelkraft102
    @barbelkraft102 Před rokem

    Achja, und dein Journal verspricht wieder eine Schönheit zu werden ❤️

  • @Aarentheartist
    @Aarentheartist Před rokem

    Always wait for new vedios

  • @dailydoseofpaper
    @dailydoseofpaper Před rokem

    What a beautiful cover and panel! I love making the covers because it is like wrapping the journal as if it is a precious gift. And it really is!💝🍀

  • @grahamfox931
    @grahamfox931 Před rokem +1

    Hello Barbara, this is going to be an awesome journal when done. The papers are so yummy and with the added coffee, just perfect. You really do inspire me constantly, and everytime I watch you, my heart smiles. Looking forward to going further into our wonderful adventure. Blessings and hugs, as always, from Cape Town Diana 😀🤗🦊🦊

  • @kandrews6356
    @kandrews6356 Před rokem

    Beautiful cover; I'm glad you chose the creamier lace with the sharper edging because I think it work well with the lady's apparel in the photo. Thank you for sharing your tips and tricks with us; I so appreciate your honesty too.

  • @DeniseS-6867
    @DeniseS-6867 Před rokem

    Hello Barbara, what a beautiful start to the journal, the cover is looking wonderful. TFS

  • @annaengberg
    @annaengberg Před rokem

    Great solution with the panel as part of the closure!
    My very first journal was an altered book art journal. :) I'd never altered a book before..watched some youtube videos and went for it. Second one I made my own cover from a pasta box (I think it was...) and it holds an every day challenges I took part in. It took some time before I had the courage to make a junk journal with a new spine, but after that it just became a junk journal explosion! :D First soft cover was the Dephemerember/junk journal January journal and now I'm hooked on that too, thanks to you. :)

  • @elzanneshepperson6729

    G'day Barbara . I've been making Junk Journals for a year now. I've made 5 so far ( I work full time so it's just a hobby). 3 of them I've made as gifts. And I'm about to begin another .
    I just looove this cover you made. It's very much my style.

  • @terrilarue2031
    @terrilarue2031 Před rokem

    I did not make my first journal, like you I have come a long way from Practice!! But going back to those first ones is just as important to see how far you have grown!!!! You are right, we make mistakes, but like you said so much fun!!!!

  • @ScissorsAndSmiles
    @ScissorsAndSmiles Před rokem

    I love the idea of having two covers, Barbara. Definitely want to try that myself. Thanks for the inspiration!

  • @lindabenny4454
    @lindabenny4454 Před rokem

    I bought my Crop - A - Dile over 10 years ago, it still works perfectly the only problem is my husband is always pinching it! He loves how it goes through hard things like a knife through butter (his words!) Beautiful cover Barbara, I can't wait to see what you do next💜

  • @thebadwitch3258
    @thebadwitch3258 Před rokem +1

    This is the best advise: JUST DO IT. I am on year #4 of making journals & have used the good ones & the "bad" ones & torn apart some that I no longer liked. I think that is what makes this craft so interesting & fun.

    • @49dragonflies
      @49dragonflies  Před rokem

      So true! ❤️

    • @julia_l-c
      @julia_l-c Před rokem +1

      Oooh I've recently gotten brave and torn apart and repurposed some "bad" things I made. It was hard at first, but now I'm much happier than having something sit around that I wasn't happy with and now I like the new version much better

    • @thebadwitch3258
      @thebadwitch3258 Před rokem

      @@julia_l-c Good for you! Its so true. After storing journals I didn't use I decided to make them into something I would use. 😃

  • @candaceestrada5744
    @candaceestrada5744 Před rokem

    TYFS!! Definitely saving this for future reference…

  • @tonyashatley5040
    @tonyashatley5040 Před rokem

    Gorgeous start! Always fun to watch you do a challenge! Loved the 50tags! Can’t wait to see what’s next.

  • @janetvisochi-baum7572

    what a wonderful idea - this looks very pretty Barbara - thank you xx

  • @elisekt1860
    @elisekt1860 Před rokem

    I like the way you wrapped the string around. I’ve made 6 small journals so far and a couple ended up really thick so this is an idea I can use next time. Learning so much. Thank you.

  • @maritaranda7782
    @maritaranda7782 Před rokem +1

    Love it🤩

  • @franziskawollke6528
    @franziskawollke6528 Před rokem

    Traumhaft schöne Inspiration...mein 3tes JJ kann kommen! Gorgeous! LG Franziska aus Duisburg

  • @doreethorpe4800
    @doreethorpe4800 Před rokem

    Great so far! Love the idea of the panel on the front.

  • @judiemjacobson4613
    @judiemjacobson4613 Před rokem

    I'm sure the crop a dial that's not spelled right you know what I mean. I am sure they are wonderful but I could not afford them when I started out and I phoned a silent setter and I just love it. ❤ love your cover

  • @MaureenAstrid
    @MaureenAstrid Před rokem

    I absolutely love the cover sweetie. That photo is much prettier than the cover you were supposed to use, I agree 💕 looking forward to the next part

  • @papierandcakes2159
    @papierandcakes2159 Před rokem

    Good Morning Barbara, l made my very first Soft Cover Journal for Junk Journal January, inspired by you. And because l wanted it to look a bit like one of yours, l stamped the cover all over with butterflies and dragonflies. It looks better than expected. Now l am busy filling the signatures with various projects and by trying out new techniques. Some l like, some l don’t - but l am enjoying the processes and learning lots as l go. Thank you for sharing your ideas and thoughts.
    Have a beautiful day,
    Barbara 🇦🇺

  • @lorihernandez9762
    @lorihernandez9762 Před rokem

    Oh so excited! I enjoyed the unboxing a couple of days ago. I was waiting for part 2 so excitedly. Let me grab my popcorn :) Thanks Barbara.

  • @risamateo8003
    @risamateo8003 Před rokem

    I recently looked at pictures of my first journals, boy has my style changed. Thank you always for the encouraging words. This cover looks beautiful. Can wait to see the rest

  • @emmkaa2099
    @emmkaa2099 Před rokem

    Baby girl, this is GREAT!! My girlfriend, also kind of a daughter 😅, is going to Africa on a missions trip in March and we're gonna be making a journal for her to keep all her STUFF in. How did you know that this is what we needed??!!?? We'll be following along for sure. Love you, angel, MomK ❤️🤗🌵🤗❤️

  • @btownes5632
    @btownes5632 Před rokem

    Already enjoy watching your creative process!!!!❤❤❤

  • @wendyk2557
    @wendyk2557 Před rokem

    Wonderful!

  • @janicereece3842
    @janicereece3842 Před rokem

    Barbara great advice and tutorial. Always learning something new from you. You have a charismatic personality and super cute laugh!💜💜💜

  • @clarisalacanette
    @clarisalacanette Před rokem

    I made my first journal for Dephemerember. My first "learning moment" was to put too many pages. I wanted to use it for lots of creations, not just for that challenge. My "second learning moment" was to put things too dimentional. But I love it. It doesn´t matter that I need a band to keep it closed haha.

  • @diane2941
    @diane2941 Před rokem

    Great How to Make a Cover tutorial!

  • @janillingsworth7478
    @janillingsworth7478 Před rokem +1

    That is a pretty cover. It could be the same woman especially when you look at the hairstyle.❤

  • @marciekemzuro785
    @marciekemzuro785 Před rokem

    Hi there!!!
    I have been working hard while watching all of your videos making my own journals.... Since I won your journal from the collaboration, I have made 7 journals and 2 ephemera folios.... Keep up the great work!!!
    Your friend,
    Marcie Kemzuro
    ❤️❤️❤️

  • @nerraka
    @nerraka Před rokem

    Love your words of encouragement for new journal makers. I've been working on my first journal and at first I hated everything I did but now I am starting to love how it's coming out. And at the very least I am having fun making it 🙂

  • @kcueva313
    @kcueva313 Před rokem

    Love it Barbara 👍

  • @sheliaporter6795
    @sheliaporter6795 Před rokem

    This cover turned out so beautifully! Thank you! 😊 ❤️