How to turn an old Book into Notebook or Journal - Tutorial

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Komentáře • 220

  • @janballs564
    @janballs564 Před 4 lety

    I have made over 12 of these books for Christmas gift so I really appreciate you sharing you always fabulous idea!!! Music and all!!

  • @kashagoliak9921
    @kashagoliak9921 Před 5 lety +15

    Hunkering down in Florida, Nik! I am declaring the next few days a Nik the Booksmith Marathon! Please keep the people here in the Sunshine State in you thoughts and prayers....

    • @impalamama7302
      @impalamama7302 Před 5 lety

      I have family in Jxsonville FL so prayers already heading your way!!!!

    • @debbiesavage7107
      @debbiesavage7107 Před 4 lety

      ImpalaMama My daughter, son-in-law and one year old live there, too. Many prayers from here!

  • @BuffyLynn
    @BuffyLynn Před 3 lety +6

    I’m watching this again to get inspiration for a project and wanted to mention that the Readers Digest books are great for this type of project. The size, the covers and the end papers are pretty. And they are cheap! 👍🏻

  • @avasgranb1
    @avasgranb1 Před 2 lety +1

    So glad to see how you store stuff to add to your creations!

  • @2close2themoon
    @2close2themoon Před 5 lety +1

    I might be alone in this, but I LOVE the funky music! And now I know what to do with some of my extra Reader's Digest books. Thanks!

  • @keelyforrest3650
    @keelyforrest3650 Před 5 lety

    I have just started to dabble in the journey of junk journals. I quite enjoy your videos. I’m late to the party so I’m doin’ a little binge watching! I’ve already gutted some old books from the thrift store & ready to rebind them.

  • @SharonHoerth
    @SharonHoerth Před 5 lety +9

    Looooove that green book cover for some reason. What a handy notebook. Thanks for sharing!

    • @tamielizabethallaway2413
      @tamielizabethallaway2413 Před 5 lety +1

      Exactly what i was thinking! What a beautiful shade of green, and lovely that it's not scuffed anywhere! It's gorgeous! Inside and out! 😁

  • @janevincent7103
    @janevincent7103 Před 5 lety

    I USUALLY DON'T, BUT I LISTENED TO YOUR TECHNO JAZZ FROM START TO FINISH. SO WEIRD THAT'S WHY I LOVED IT.

  • @ranjanirao7675
    @ranjanirao7675 Před 4 měsíci

    Your name is very apt. Watching your videos is a joy ❤❤

  • @donnahunter3488
    @donnahunter3488 Před 5 lety +1

    Praying for those in Florida. Thank you for sharing this wonderful video. This is the second time in a row that I’ve seen someone age metal with alcohol ink. I think that’s so cool.

    • @rozlynwarren9117
      @rozlynwarren9117 Před 5 lety +2

      Thank you, Donna, for the prayers. Have some paper play planned as wait for power to be restored!

  • @tonyasamuels3411
    @tonyasamuels3411 Před 5 lety +13

    So... you we’re all up in my head😂 I was trying to figure out how to make something like this and Walla🤗 you did all the heavy lifting for me🥰 I so enjoy your videos you are so funny and I don’t even think you realize it😂 Thanks for another great tutorial🤗💕

  • @AnnetteGreen
    @AnnetteGreen Před 5 lety

    Thanks Nik for your well-wishes to us Floridians. It’s still a few days away for my area, so it was such a pleasure to sit and watch your video today and take my mind off the stress for a while. Lovely project, as always. Thank you!

  • @Sujowi
    @Sujowi Před 4 lety

    Love the music Nik. And the book idea.

  • @georgiewalker1069
    @georgiewalker1069 Před 4 lety

    I really enjoyed this thank you so much from South Africa 👍🇿🇦

  • @OneGuyOnline2
    @OneGuyOnline2 Před 5 lety +4

    Another really fun project. Thank you for your kind words to us all, Nik.

  • @bhanani5480
    @bhanani5480 Před 3 lety

    I've never wanted to make a journal cover from a old book before, but I'm inspired to after this video. I LOVE LOVE LOVE your folder organizer, I've been fluffing around with a similar idea for all my paper shhhhhhh...tuff and yr folder is the perfect set up. Great idea for putting your bits in a baggie and then putting inside the pocket, 10 points for Gryffindor, as I have sausage fingers that struggle getting stuff out tight pockets. But what I'm really excited about is that I will finally be able to use up the plastic packaging I've been saving to use for my crafting/penpaling, so I'm glad I haven't given in and thrown them in the rubbish. Thank you again Nik, fan from New Zealand 🇳🇿

  • @helenchasingrainbows
    @helenchasingrainbows Před rokem

    Just starting my notebook making journey. This is great - beautiful and useful. Love it - thanks for the inspiration and idea 😊

  • @joannedonovan9489
    @joannedonovan9489 Před 5 lety

    That's a cool little book! Thanks! And thanks for the well wishes of those of us on the East Coast! We're praying the hurricane goes back out to sea!!

  • @craftyhandsdesigns546
    @craftyhandsdesigns546 Před 5 lety +1

    I am in central Florida. Thanks for the love. We are preparing our house now for hurricane. Slowly cuz it’s hot
    Karla

    • @AnnetteGreen
      @AnnetteGreen Před 5 lety

      Crafty hands designs Yep, me too. All prepped and ready for anything. Being soothed by watching Nik do her thing. Stay safe, fellow Floridian!

  • @Munichmarty1
    @Munichmarty1 Před 3 lety

    Thank you 💓💓💓! Now I got my idea to make a journal. Up to now I saw lots of books with binding rings which I don’t like .

  • @bethcollier3789
    @bethcollier3789 Před 5 lety

    You know what..? you have just the greatest ideas. 😊 Right size for a notebook, and the washi tape is a nice touch.

  • @TheOldladyB
    @TheOldladyB Před 5 lety

    I was trying to figure out how to put the spine in so it looks decent. And there you were , showing how it's done. Thank you so much. And now I'm off to make one of these journals. Love it.

  • @janballs564
    @janballs564 Před 5 lety +2

    I love this and I made one. So much fun creating and pretty darn easy to make. Thanks Nik the very creativeBooksmith!

  • @bettejowelton7459
    @bettejowelton7459 Před 5 lety +2

    Love you too, love spending time with you. This is very fun and looks doable for those of us who are new to making books and journals.

  • @crosezrose
    @crosezrose Před 5 lety +3

    I was just to a barn sale today and picked up some great super old books, I needed some ideas, I can always count on you!! Thanks ever so much!! Much love!!

  • @lyndasysko9496
    @lyndasysko9496 Před 3 lety

    Nice work. I live in my RV and finding ways to organize my paper crafts is overwhelming. Your binder idea might be perfect.

  • @debbiecooper3125
    @debbiecooper3125 Před 5 lety +1

    Just went and purchased a few things from your shop to make this wonderful creation from your amazing head! You always just come up with such fun and beautiful journals etc...to share with the rest of us!

  • @collettekunkler7211
    @collettekunkler7211 Před 5 lety +7

    What a great idea! Would make a perfect gift! Love it 🥰

  • @TK2SK
    @TK2SK Před 4 lety +1

    I love your videos, quirky personality (which is very much like mine), and your creativity. Your videos have opened up a whole new world for me. I am a journaler but now I’m going to try junk journaling. I am very excited & inspired!

  • @lorimiller3535
    @lorimiller3535 Před 5 lety +1

    What a great idea! You continue to inspire me! Thanks, Nik!

  • @korsgaardjournals1422
    @korsgaardjournals1422 Před 5 lety

    Great great ...I was looking for a idea to make a little notebook for my daughter. I have made a BIG one she can use the year she is away on a special kind of boarding school we have here but she is going on 2 small trip, skiing trip and a surveyor trip. And this one will be perfect 👌. Thanks for sharing 🙂
    I live on the other side of the world and we are holding a close look on the hurricane. I hope the best for all and sending all my love and my prayers 🙏❤️

  • @lindafriend9392
    @lindafriend9392 Před 5 lety

    M’kay. I have ordered A4 clear parcel labels. I also went for some white ones while I was on Amazon, for printing your Randoms kit 🤭You are definitely what my mum would have called a ‘bad influence’ - I can just hear her saying “don’t play with Nik, she gives you too many IDEAS”😏

  • @angelaem205
    @angelaem205 Před 5 lety

    I really like the way you take any project and you make it sound so easy and your voice is so reassuring. Like you say "no worries, you are all over this". I totally love that. And I love the pocket it is so cute! I was half hoping you would stress it but its natural colour is very nice as well. I adore your stickers galore, so very well organised as well. Those clear pockets with the zips are real lifesavers in deed! I love your artworks, have a very nice and creative autumn with no hurricanes hopefully!💗😃👍🏻📎🏷🗂📏

  • @susannesalonen9453
    @susannesalonen9453 Před 5 lety +3

    Thanks Nik, this was just what I needed. I'm going to put an assembly line up and make one for each family member.

  • @nancyorourke7679
    @nancyorourke7679 Před 5 lety +1

    Love the fast forward...you chose a great speed for moving through the process..thank you!

  • @AzaleaLala
    @AzaleaLala Před 5 lety

    Love it Nik. So many possibilities.

  • @tearalewis7532
    @tearalewis7532 Před 5 lety

    Thanks for the well wishes. I'm near the coast, and we are praying this sucker swings back out to sea. We still have places recovering from Flourance and I know the rest of the southern eastern seaboard feels the same.
    Great project.

  • @Lovebug1975
    @Lovebug1975 Před rokem

    Omg the music is great! And the tuturial 🎉

  • @christinetuhong7140
    @christinetuhong7140 Před 5 lety +3

    Hi Nik... Great idea for a gift or for oneself.I 've already made an ephemera folio in a book cover... Now it is another way to use these many old books I store in my garage👍😀. I thought you would have sewn the fabric pocket on your covered cardstock,to hold "sturdily" the pens... Love the little bags in your stickers binder . Genious ! TFS your talented creativity,
    Take care of you. 😘

  • @clc3897
    @clc3897 Před 5 lety +4

    Gotta make some sketchbooks now. But first... thrift stores here I cooooooome! BTW a thicker spine cover could hold a fun little box of crayons glued to the inside cover.

  • @janballs564
    @janballs564 Před 5 lety

    I love your funky music!!!!!

  • @TwistedArtdesigns
    @TwistedArtdesigns Před 5 lety +39

    I muted the music and watched. Cute journal! Would make great gifts!

    • @beccacarrillo
      @beccacarrillo Před 5 lety +7

      I had to mute it too. I think Nik has different musical tastes than some of us....but the project was great!

    • @TwistedArtdesigns
      @TwistedArtdesigns Před 5 lety +8

      The repetitive sound was just hard for me to listen to, but I liked the project idea. No offense to anyone.

    • @beccacarrillo
      @beccacarrillo Před 5 lety +4

      @@TwistedArtdesigns Same here! It was the repetition that didn't sit well on my ears.

    • @janballs564
      @janballs564 Před 5 lety +4

      I’m weird but I liked the funky crazy music.

    • @bajaboolie
      @bajaboolie Před 5 lety

      Oh that’s funny, I just checked the description to see if she credited it because I liked it. It’s nice she wasn’t talking so the mute button could be used!

  • @63artemisia63
    @63artemisia63 Před 5 lety

    O.M.G. 👏👏👏 A baggie inside a baggie! Absolutely brilliant, Nik! 💥💥💥

  • @joycesloman8533
    @joycesloman8533 Před 5 lety

    Nik you're simply the best absolutely addicted to your videos....hugs from Canada

  • @SammiJarrad
    @SammiJarrad Před 5 lety

    So cute! Thanks Nik! 😁💜👍🏻

  • @NN-fj5zv
    @NN-fj5zv Před 2 lety

    Thank you so much for your beautiful Videos. Very inspiring. I will try to make something similar as well as a mix of this and your amazing Lapbook idea so I can journal on the go while on Vacation 💐

  • @janballs564
    @janballs564 Před 5 lety +1

    Your stickers look like the ones you can purchase at AliExpress. Love your clip art. So clever Nik the Cleversmith!

  • @lynneschipp9283
    @lynneschipp9283 Před 5 lety

    Thanks. Great gift idea!

  • @angierahui
    @angierahui Před 5 lety

    Thanks Nik, love your ideas & stay safe all especially those affected by Dorian.

  • @michelleg773
    @michelleg773 Před 5 lety +1

    TFS. Love the book and all the goodness inside. 😀

  • @ThePaperOutpost
    @ThePaperOutpost Před 5 lety +6

    Love all your projects Nik! :)

  • @tuthillg
    @tuthillg Před 5 lety

    Very cute and easy peasy! TFS the inspiration, Nik!

  • @CarolMartineArt
    @CarolMartineArt Před 5 lety +1

    Loving that fabric lining, Nik. Smiles, Carol

  • @ellabella2603
    @ellabella2603 Před 5 lety +2

    Great idea! Making me think of adjustments to use with my soft cover bullet journal. 😊

  • @penelopemarshall6320
    @penelopemarshall6320 Před 5 lety +2

    Lovely project Nik. Saving so many mass produced books from landfill too!😉

  • @jolac46
    @jolac46 Před 5 lety

    Love your book. Great idea.

  • @sarahscraftyallsorts6482

    Aww nik this is fab. I make a lot of journals and this is a one I could make with the kids. We have a local second hand shop that sells books for 10p here in uk
    Am absolutely gutted I can’t make it to Scotland next year to see you. My anxiety can’t take the traveling up in train on my own. Hope your not effected by the storms where you are best wishes x

  • @lindagarrido1
    @lindagarrido1 Před 5 lety

    Nik..you are so fun. And i love everything you make.

  • @Cyrilmc222004
    @Cyrilmc222004 Před 5 lety +1

    Nik, I really really LOVE 💖 this, it’s so brilliantly presented and fantastically shown. Thank you so much for your expertise and your keeping us all amused too. xxx Mags

  • @susanvanschuyver7900
    @susanvanschuyver7900 Před 5 lety +3

    I love your videos. You are so funny. I also like your style--straightforward and nice and neat. I have an old book of cat tales whick I am inspired to work on! It will be a cat journal. Thanks very much!

  • @teresitalamas5304
    @teresitalamas5304 Před 5 lety

    Nik what a masterpiece. I will try one, can’t say it will be a masterpiece but I will try it. Thank you for sharing your talent with us.

  • @deserthorses5
    @deserthorses5 Před 5 lety

    Dear Nik, NOT DOING WELL...I have acute bronchitis (from the grandkids)! This is week 4 of it. Ugh. I LOVE, LOVE, LOVE notebooks with a place for writing instruments! I'm going to try this when my energy comes back!

  • @lalagamma4452
    @lalagamma4452 Před 5 lety

    Thank you Nik, I adore this and again I'm a inspired. Now let's just hope that the storm does fizzle out. I'm a little obsessed with the two since I'm right across the bay from Tampa. I wished it wouldn't come in that was great but now it looks like it's heading to Georgia or the Carolinas and that wasn't what I wanted. Careful what you wish for. Wuv you too Nik ❣️💚 💜🍂🍁 🍂

  • @impalamama7302
    @impalamama7302 Před 5 lety

    What an uber slick smart idea printing on clear sticky paper....that is why I love washi stickers cuz transparent edges.. .
    Btw I like the music myself😎
    PS I would love love to get my hands on some old Westlaw "Reporters" AKA law code books!! Had to use them in my Legal Research and Writing BEFORE we were allowed to do online Westlaw....even though it had been around a DECADE lol. Ok yeah I am total book nerd...but I imagine there are a lot out there to be had.

  • @bhavinishah7774
    @bhavinishah7774 Před 5 lety

    Great project! Missed hearing you chatting away though! Your chitter chatter is half the appeal of your videos for me! 💕

  • @nancybochsler8947
    @nancybochsler8947 Před 5 lety

    Loved this video! A great project and I liked that you fast-forwarded it but still managed to make sure all the steps were very clear. I have a ton of old books that are definitely going to be transformed! Thank you!

  • @Jenny-W1910
    @Jenny-W1910 Před 5 lety

    What great idea Nik! thanks so much for sharing. luv the music. hoping for the best along with you for anyone in the path of this hurricane.

  • @sandrahindmarsh3735
    @sandrahindmarsh3735 Před 5 lety

    Great idea with the baggies. Love the note book.

  • @juanalubian6355
    @juanalubian6355 Před 5 lety

    Love the notebook

  • @jenihansen7201
    @jenihansen7201 Před 5 lety

    YOU ARE A TALENTED PERSON, AND I REALLY ENJOY YOUR VIDEOS. THANK YOU FOR SHARING

  • @Adrian.Barcenas
    @Adrian.Barcenas Před 5 lety

    I'm fan of ur bujo!!!

  • @stacijo920
    @stacijo920 Před 5 lety

    I really love your work.

  • @redinthethevalley
    @redinthethevalley Před 5 lety

    I think that this is something I could even do!Awesome thanks Nik👊🏼🇨🇦💛 yes be safe everyone and leave if you have to!! 💛💛

  • @treemerryweather
    @treemerryweather Před 5 lety

    oh my! timing is everything. 2 days ago i gutted a couple of books and separated the covers from the spines to use as book boards. So i will just have to wait until i locate another suitable book for this project.

  • @sweetcurly28
    @sweetcurly28 Před 5 lety +1

    Love it!! Love when you talk us through.. prefer... I still loved this creation and video but.. I had no bbq to do ... 👌🏻❤️🤔🤓🧐

  • @shirleymccullough2515
    @shirleymccullough2515 Před 5 lety

    Yes, Nik ... you did it again !! Just love this little notebook book ❤️. Great CZcams as always by you .. so much good info and lots & lots of laughs ❤️❤️❤️. Thanks again Nik 😘

  • @0petuniabear6
    @0petuniabear6 Před 4 lety

    Absolutely love this!!!

  • @itzelmend5421
    @itzelmend5421 Před 5 lety

    I’ve been loving all your tutorials but I’ve been missing the junk journal with me... hopefully I get my wish 🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼💕💕❤️❤️

  • @artzyyma
    @artzyyma Před 5 lety

    Totally love this! Thinking of modifying this for a stationary holder, as a special gift. Thank you for sharing your creativity with us! Off to find a book cover.

  • @cynthiaakacyndsmith6539

    As per usual. Totally Fab! I call them Junk books there are plenty at Salvation Army or S.Vinnie's. And such.

  • @MissDaisyParsley
    @MissDaisyParsley Před 5 lety

    Great project! Thanks for sharing!

  • @deeleaman1839
    @deeleaman1839 Před 5 lety +1

    What a great idea!

  • @betsymcgovern4204
    @betsymcgovern4204 Před 5 lety

    I really like the journal, I need to try it myself. Thanks Nik

  • @lori88ish
    @lori88ish Před 5 lety

    Thanks for this one your right I was thinking the same thing they would sure make great gifts. Love it
    Hugs and Smiles

  • @laurelmcgrath5107
    @laurelmcgrath5107 Před 5 lety

    Love this idea!

  • @rajanichillal3054
    @rajanichillal3054 Před 5 lety

    Hi, that pen pouch is fab

  • @MonicaGarciadivinelight

    Super project! I especially love the stickers! I really need to upgrade my printer to take advantage of all the great digits!

  • @NiteOwlCrafter
    @NiteOwlCrafter Před 5 lety

    Thanks for the tutorial Nick. I'm in the Myrtle Beach SC area just sitting here waiting on Dorian! Thank you for the well-wishes.

  • @KatieReadsKoziesAndMore

    Hi Nik! I really enjoyed this project. The music is unusual, but was perfect for the mood of the video. Well chosen. Beautiful project!

  • @jeanwest-ackroyd3908
    @jeanwest-ackroyd3908 Před 5 lety

    Hi Nik. smart idea, I have really enjoyed watching this. Things to think on then, thanks for sharing !

  • @tripletgirl2484
    @tripletgirl2484 Před 5 lety

    Love this tutorial! Thanks for sharing. Great techno music choice!!!

  • @theresa_lili
    @theresa_lili Před 5 lety +2

    Great idea. I have an old set of encyclopedias, guess I know what to do with them.

  • @mycreativespace
    @mycreativespace Před 5 lety

    Thank you Nik for another great tutorial 😊 You´re so good at what you do! Hugs from Helen in Norway 😊

  • @iamwhatiam4075
    @iamwhatiam4075 Před 5 lety +3

    Thank you! Another cool project! :)

  • @LadyJP6969
    @LadyJP6969 Před rokem

    Terrific!!! Thanks for sharing.

  • @vickibluiis
    @vickibluiis Před 5 lety

    That was wonderful!!

  • @debbiedoughty
    @debbiedoughty Před 5 lety +1

    Love the project and your "huge mess." My clean desk never looks that good!

  • @brendagraw3729
    @brendagraw3729 Před 5 lety

    It is cute! My next project......thanks Nik!

  • @helenediotte9898
    @helenediotte9898 Před 5 lety

    Love love love. Thanks for the inspiration.

  • @LisaMyEclecticLife
    @LisaMyEclecticLife Před 5 lety

    Love this book, I may try to make a few for gifts. Thank you for the inspiration.