Little Golden Book Junk Journal Cover Tutorial - Save the Foil!

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  • čas přidán 22. 08. 2024
  • Let's make a Little Golden Book Junk Journal Cover, without losing that iconic gold foil! Thank you for watching and let the serendipity find you! ~Kathy xo
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  • @janicem4382
    @janicem4382 Před rokem +1

    Thank you for recognizing the need for some of us to have the golden part of the golden books.

    • @AtticTreasuresEtc
      @AtticTreasuresEtc  Před rokem +1

      Hi Janice! I just couldn’t bring myself to cut it off. Thanks for watching! ~Kathy xo

  • @normafavela3912
    @normafavela3912 Před rokem

    Loved it. Thank you and blessings

    • @AtticTreasuresEtc
      @AtticTreasuresEtc  Před rokem

      Thank you so much, Norma, glad you enjoyed it! Thanks for watching! ~Kathy xo

  • @rnbsteenstar
    @rnbsteenstar Před 2 lety +4

    This would be a perfect gift for a mom who wants to document the life of her child beyond the ages of one through 18.

    • @AtticTreasuresEtc
      @AtticTreasuresEtc  Před 2 lety +1

      What a great idea, Laura!! I love that! Thanks so much for watching and for sharing your idea! ~Kathy xo

    • @rnbsteenstar
      @rnbsteenstar Před 2 lety

      @@AtticTreasuresEtc anytime, girl!

  • @christineculbertson4804
    @christineculbertson4804 Před 2 lety +2

    I have seen someone on CZcams take a hand blow dryer take the gold foil off that way. I love golden book Junk Journals!

    • @AtticTreasuresEtc
      @AtticTreasuresEtc  Před 2 lety +1

      That’s another great method. 😊 So far I like leaving it on since I don’t cut the covers down at all, but at some point I may give the blow dryer method a try. Thanks so much for watching and for the great suggestion! ~Kathy xo

    • @christineculbertson4804
      @christineculbertson4804 Před 2 lety +1

      @@AtticTreasuresEtc your very welcome! 💕💕❤️❤️

  • @kathynichols910
    @kathynichols910 Před rokem

    Thank you. I like what you do to this book. I usually have problems with the spine so I am goin to try your way.

    • @AtticTreasuresEtc
      @AtticTreasuresEtc  Před rokem

      You’re very welcome, Kathy! I hope you have fun with the project. Thank you so much for watching and for your comment. 😊 ~Kathy xo

  • @lovicollier9640
    @lovicollier9640 Před 2 lety +8

    I use a heat gun to lift off the foil, from the book then I sometimes reuse it on the spine or as a belly band on a page the book. I found some interesting tips on your site, like the beads o n the spine, very pretty idea. Thank you for sharing. smiles from down under.😀👍💐

    • @AtticTreasuresEtc
      @AtticTreasuresEtc  Před 2 lety

      Using a heat gun is a great idea! Thanks for sharing that, and thank you so much for watching! ~Kathy xo

  • @jennifercampbell2432
    @jennifercampbell2432 Před 2 lety +3

    I like the addition of the wire and beads to the spine! Nice touch!

    • @AtticTreasuresEtc
      @AtticTreasuresEtc  Před 2 lety +1

      Thanks, Jennifer! I wasn’t sure how it would turn out, but I really like it. Thanks so much for watching! ~Kathy xo

  • @conniebentley9699
    @conniebentley9699 Před rokem

    This was fun to watch! I found some Little Golden Books at the thrift store and am excited to try your method.

    • @AtticTreasuresEtc
      @AtticTreasuresEtc  Před rokem

      Wonderful, Connie, I hope you enjoy it! Thanks so much for watching!! ~Kathy xo

  • @bessos4u2
    @bessos4u2 Před 2 lety +6

    Thank you 🙏 so much🥰 for saving the Golden Book 📖 reputation! I love all the Journals out there but wanted to figure out how to save the originality if those gorgeous books 🎈 appreciate your inspiration 😍

    • @AtticTreasuresEtc
      @AtticTreasuresEtc  Před 2 lety

      Thank you so much, Lisa! I am so glad you were inspired! That means the world to me. Thanks so much for watching! ~Kathy xo

    • @Kim-sd1ft
      @Kim-sd1ft Před rokem

      Totally agree, thank you.

  • @kerriebetts3994
    @kerriebetts3994 Před 2 lety +3

    Thank you so much for showing us how to retain the gold foil.I have tried other methods and yours is certainly a much better method. I have a number of little golden books and will enjoy using your method to turn them into journals for my grandchildren. Thank you again and I have happily subscribed.

    • @AtticTreasuresEtc
      @AtticTreasuresEtc  Před 2 lety +1

      Thank you, Kerrie! That’s super sweet! I look forward to seeing your creations, too. Thanks so much for watching and subscribing! ~Kathy xo

  • @katspaperdesigns5146
    @katspaperdesigns5146 Před rokem +1

    My Golden book (actually a few of them) are so old that the foil faded away, so honestly it is still a little golden book, perhaps even more special as it is so much older then the newer ones! Thankfully the pages in mine are all good and not marked or torn, but a very iconic treasure even w/o the gold foil! TFS I'm still loving my LGB!!!

  • @carolgossett6713
    @carolgossett6713 Před 9 měsíci

    Oh my gosh-I’ve never known anyone else who had a Charmin’ Chatty! She was my favorite doll when I was little. Thanks not only for this great tutorial, but also for the wonderful memories! 😊

    • @AtticTreasuresEtc
      @AtticTreasuresEtc  Před 9 měsíci

      I never did, either, Carol! I absolutely loved that doll!! I thought it was so cool that you could put the different records in and there’d be a whole new theme. Thanks so much for watching and for your comment. It made my day! ~Kathy xo

  • @wordscrafter
    @wordscrafter Před 2 lety +3

    I really like saving the spine this way. It allows us to choose any size we want! Thanks so much for sharing this ❤️❤️❤️!!!

    • @AtticTreasuresEtc
      @AtticTreasuresEtc  Před 2 lety

      Thank you so much! I have several more LGB journals in the works to finish in the coming months. Thank you so much for watching and for your kind comment! ~Kathy xo

  • @laurathurston4757
    @laurathurston4757 Před rokem

    Thanks for this tutorial. I have seen others make spines for Little Golden Books that cover some of the title words.
    And of course the golden spine. This seems easier.

    • @AtticTreasuresEtc
      @AtticTreasuresEtc  Před rokem

      Thanks Laura! I just couldn’t cut it cover up that foil. I’ve since learned how to remove the foil altogether with a heat gun. It’s a long process, but it will allow me to use a long arm stapler to staple the book edges to the spine in the future. Thanks so much for watching! ~Kathy xo

  • @r.c.miller6161
    @r.c.miller6161 Před rokem +3

    Love your method of retaining the golden strips! My little grandson and I have a collection of almost 100 Little Golden Books, mostly vintage. He loves the illustrations and is a gifted reader. I simply cannot bring myself to cut them apart.

    • @AtticTreasuresEtc
      @AtticTreasuresEtc  Před rokem +3

      Thank so much, R.C., I just had to save that foil! I totally understand your not wanting to cut up your collection. Maybe pick up one from a thrift store to play with and practice on. Thank you so much for watching!! ~Kathy xo

    • @uniquewhimsy622
      @uniquewhimsy622 Před rokem

      I have a big collection of little golden books. The easier way to use them in art making is to get duplicate copies. I have about 10 of the Pokey Puppy so it isn’t hard to craft with it.

  • @d_Loren
    @d_Loren Před rokem +2

    Not only did you keep the gold foil, but you won’t have to cut, fold or otherwise shorten the pages! Brilliant! TFS! 😊

    • @AtticTreasuresEtc
      @AtticTreasuresEtc  Před rokem +2

      Yes!!! I couldn’t stand the thought of cutting or folding the pages. I did trim off a sliver, but not enough to notice. I also just learned how to remove the foil with a heat gun. It takes a bit of time, but I think it may be worth it. Working on another LGB right now. Thanks so much for watching!! ~Kathy xo

  • @laniejandco
    @laniejandco Před rokem +3

    I followed this tutorial to make my first ever junk journal. This is the only tutorial I could find where the gold spine shows. I have the video of the flip through on my channel if you’d like to see it! Thank you for the inspiration!

    • @AtticTreasuresEtc
      @AtticTreasuresEtc  Před rokem

      Aww, that makes me so happy, thank you! Your journal is fantastic! Thanks for sharing!! ~Kathy xo
      Donald's Toy Train Little Golden Book Junk Journal Flip Through - SOLD Thank you!
      czcams.com/video/TcW0cy8XggQ/video.html

  • @craftingonabudget6700

    Thank you for sharing your knowledge. I'm working on my first golden book journal.

    • @AtticTreasuresEtc
      @AtticTreasuresEtc  Před rokem

      That’s exciting, have fun! 😊 Thank you so much for watching! ~Kathy xo

  • @lifeofatruckerswife
    @lifeofatruckerswife Před rokem

    I have several little Goldens I've wanted to make into journals, but I can't bring myself to cover, or remove that iconic foil...so my books are just sitting there. Thank you for the video!! Now I'm confident on taking apart my little goldens

  • @KimboKreations
    @KimboKreations Před 2 měsíci

    so appreciate this tutorial thanks so much

    • @AtticTreasuresEtc
      @AtticTreasuresEtc  Před 2 měsíci

      Thank you so much, I’m so glad you enjoyed it! Thanks for watching! ~Kathy xo

  • @handmadeiowa
    @handmadeiowa Před 2 měsíci

    Love your method!

  • @jennymwitcher
    @jennymwitcher Před 4 měsíci

    This is my FAVORITE LGB binding tutorial of all! Thank you very much!

    • @AtticTreasuresEtc
      @AtticTreasuresEtc  Před 4 měsíci

      Thank you so much, Jenny, I’m so happy you liked it! Thank you so much for watching and for your lovely comment! ~Kathy xo

  • @SueKivley
    @SueKivley Před rokem

    I love that you saved the gold foil. I couldn't believe it when I saw someone cover it up! It turned out so cute.

    • @AtticTreasuresEtc
      @AtticTreasuresEtc  Před rokem

      Thanks so much, Sue! I just couldn’t bear to cut the foil off. Thank you very much for watching and for your lovely comment! ~Kathy xo

  • @cherylstone3143
    @cherylstone3143 Před 2 lety +1

    Just found you. Haven't done a junk journal yet. But I have been collecting different golden books. So hopefully I'll be able to do as well as you.

    • @AtticTreasuresEtc
      @AtticTreasuresEtc  Před 2 lety

      Hello, Cheryl, and welcome! Making the Little Golden Book journal was lots of fun. I have a few videos about making them. I’m sure yours will be awesome! Thank you so much for watching and subscribing!! ~Kathy xo

  • @tracymcloughlin8931
    @tracymcloughlin8931 Před 2 lety +3

    Just found you in my feed and love your technique. I’ve been collecting things to make my first junk journal and love your teaching!

    • @AtticTreasuresEtc
      @AtticTreasuresEtc  Před 2 lety

      Thank you so much, Tracy, that’s very kind of you! Thank you so much for watching and for your sweet comment! ~Kathy xo

  • @donadeam2313
    @donadeam2313 Před 2 lety +4

    Thank you for showing how to retain the gold foil on the Little Golden Books. I have collected several books, but I have never made journals out of them because I haven’t like the way the spines looked. Making the books into journals will be one of my New Year’s resolutions. I know I’ll keep that one. ;)

    • @AtticTreasuresEtc
      @AtticTreasuresEtc  Před 2 lety

      Thanks so much, Dona! When you make one, please tag me on Instagram. I’d love to see it! Thanks for watching! ~Kathy xo

  • @janscott821
    @janscott821 Před 11 měsíci

    I absolutely love how you did you spine! I had Chatty Cathy but wanted Charming Chatty! ❤

    • @AtticTreasuresEtc
      @AtticTreasuresEtc  Před 11 měsíci

      Thank you! I loved my Charmin’ Chatty. I’ve never known anyone else who even knew that doll! Thanks so much for watching, and I really appreciated your comment!! ~Kathy xo

  • @4everpurplecreationslorell659

    I Loved watching your process. I love the cover.

    • @AtticTreasuresEtc
      @AtticTreasuresEtc  Před 2 lety

      Thank you so much, Lorelle! And thanks for watching! ~Kathy xo

  • @rhondazamora8136
    @rhondazamora8136 Před 2 lety

    I am so glad you kept the original golden spine.

    • @AtticTreasuresEtc
      @AtticTreasuresEtc  Před 2 lety

      Thank you, Rhonda! I couldn’t bear to lose it, it’s so iconic. Thank you so much for watching!! ~Kathy xo

  • @juliekeil8791
    @juliekeil8791 Před 2 lety +5

    Just found you on my feed. I love this technique of saving the gold foil and will use your method. TYFS subscribed. 💖

    • @AtticTreasuresEtc
      @AtticTreasuresEtc  Před 2 lety +1

      Thank you so much, and welcome!! I really appreciate your comments. Thanks for watching and subscribing! ~Kathy xo

  • @BevStorer
    @BevStorer Před rokem

    Nice Job! Loved your very detailed and concise instructions. Thank you for taking your valuable time to teach us your cover technique while keeping the gold foil. Awesome! Bless your heart!

    • @AtticTreasuresEtc
      @AtticTreasuresEtc  Před rokem

      Hi, Bev, thank you so much! I really appreciate your encouraging comment. I just had to save that foil! Thank you so much for watching! ~Kathy xo

  • @tracms
    @tracms Před 4 měsíci

    I just found your video today when I was looking for ways to use the little golden books as junk journals. This is a very great tutorial. Also, although this video is two years old, I went to Joannes today and found out from the cashier there is a coupon on the app you can use as well as she said Google search Joannes coupon and you can use that one on top of it. But you can’t stack the one on your app but you can stack the app on with your Google search one if that makes sense. Thank you for this tutorial and I definitely will be using it. I just purchased about 10 or so golden books from a local antique thrift shop

    • @AtticTreasuresEtc
      @AtticTreasuresEtc  Před 4 měsíci +1

      Wow, time has sure flown by! My hubby and I both have the app so we double up on coupons. I’ll have to check out the google tip, thanks! And thanks so much for watching! ~Kathy xo

  • @tuyetruoff4735
    @tuyetruoff4735 Před 9 měsíci

    I really like how you did it. It look really nice and easy for me to try my first time making any book.

    • @AtticTreasuresEtc
      @AtticTreasuresEtc  Před 9 měsíci

      Thank you so much, I’m glad you liked it! Have fun with the project, and thanks for watching! ~Kathy xo

  • @maryschuler9512
    @maryschuler9512 Před 2 lety +1

    I also just found you on my feed. Your way of teaching is amazing. You explain it in such a way that we can "awl" follow.i love your down to earth sense of humor. See what I did there? 😀😉. I just subscribed and can't wait to see more of your work. 🥰👏

    • @AtticTreasuresEtc
      @AtticTreasuresEtc  Před 2 lety

      Thank you so much and welcome! I’m very glad you found my channel. Lol, I did see what you did there! Thank you so much for watching and for subscribing! 🦋🌺💕~Kathy xo

  • @andreamacke7433
    @andreamacke7433 Před 2 lety

    I am new to junk journals, I have a large collection of Holden Books that I have been saving to read to my grandchildren. I will definitely try to make one. Thank you so much for sharing.

    • @AtticTreasuresEtc
      @AtticTreasuresEtc  Před 2 lety

      Hi Andrea! I think you’ll find it to be a fun project. Thanks so much for watching and for your comment! ~Kathy xo

  • @betsyvanek9275
    @betsyvanek9275 Před 7 měsíci +1

    i totally understand the Chatty Cathy doll & your name being Cathy....my name is Betsy and the Betsy Wetsy doll was my cross to bear😢

    • @AtticTreasuresEtc
      @AtticTreasuresEtc  Před 7 měsíci

      Oh, goodness, that would be tough! Thank goodness, we can outgrow our nicknames! Thanks so much for watching! ~Kathy xo

  • @ChestyStClair
    @ChestyStClair Před 8 měsíci

    Wow! You are very meticulous in preserving the gold spine. Best tutorial on that subject on YT.

    • @AtticTreasuresEtc
      @AtticTreasuresEtc  Před 8 měsíci +1

      Thank you very much!! I’m so happy you enjoyed it! Thanks so much for watching and for your lovely comment! ~Kathy xo

  • @TheSweetsherrypie
    @TheSweetsherrypie Před 2 lety

    You are a good teacher, thank you! 😊

    • @AtticTreasuresEtc
      @AtticTreasuresEtc  Před 2 lety

      Thank you so much, Sherry! And thank you for watching and for your kind comment! ~Kathy xo

  • @Jana-TheCraftyGambler

    These are my favorite Journals to make.

    • @AtticTreasuresEtc
      @AtticTreasuresEtc  Před rokem

      Hi, Jana! They’re so much fun, aren’t they? Thanks so much for watching! ~Kathy xo

  • @marymccloskey9450
    @marymccloskey9450 Před rokem

    I’m new and loved watching your process. I can’t wait to see more. 🌸

    • @AtticTreasuresEtc
      @AtticTreasuresEtc  Před rokem

      Thank you so much, Mary, I’m glad you enjoyed it! Thanks so much for watching! ~Kathy xo

    • @marymccloskey9450
      @marymccloskey9450 Před rokem +1

      @@AtticTreasuresEtc your video was the second one I’ve seen about golden books. I almost cried out as the other vlogger chopped up the book! The poor thing. Lol. I love how you kept the details and highlighted them.

    • @kathycultice5272
      @kathycultice5272 Před rokem

      @@marymccloskey9450 thanks! I actually had that same reaction the first time I saw someone do that. I knew I just had to save that foil! If you’re interested, here’s the link to the flip through of the finished toy train book:
      Donald's Toy Train Little Golden Book Junk Journal Flip Through - SOLD Thank you!
      czcams.com/video/TcW0cy8XggQ/video.html

  • @loribreeuwsma
    @loribreeuwsma Před 2 lety

    Nicely done. I need to visit our local thrift store and find some golden books so I can turn them into a journal. Thank you for showing us how to separate the cover foil.

    • @AtticTreasuresEtc
      @AtticTreasuresEtc  Před 2 lety

      Thank you so much, Lori! I’m happy you enjoyed it. Have fun with them when you find some. You might want to get a couple to practice on. Thank you so much for watching!

  • @kimberlysiddons
    @kimberlysiddons Před rokem

    If I happen to wreck the foil spine, I always incorporate the gold foil somewhere in my journal. I love your process

    • @AtticTreasuresEtc
      @AtticTreasuresEtc  Před rokem

      Hi Kimberly! That sounds like a perfect solution! Thanks so much for watching and for your lovely comment! ~Kathy xo

  • @junktojoyjournals5611
    @junktojoyjournals5611 Před 2 lety

    Love this idea!!! Thank you for sharing!!!

    • @AtticTreasuresEtc
      @AtticTreasuresEtc  Před 2 lety +1

      Thank you so much!! Thanks for watching and feel free to share with any of your crafting friends! ~Kathy xo

  • @debbiemartin6582
    @debbiemartin6582 Před 2 lety

    Thank you for showing this technique. Hope to try it soon.

    • @AtticTreasuresEtc
      @AtticTreasuresEtc  Před 2 lety

      Yevery welcome, Debbie! Thank you so much for watching! ~Kathy xo

  • @tamiwalker1016
    @tamiwalker1016 Před rokem

    Yes!!! I couldn't for the life of me understand why anyone would go to all the trouble to find vintage Little Golden Books and then not incorporate the iconic foil spine! I was hoping to find someone who can show me how to save it. Thanks.

    • @AtticTreasuresEtc
      @AtticTreasuresEtc  Před rokem +1

      You’re very welcome! I couldn’t imagine not incorporating that spine. Interestingly, though, the earliest books had solid red or blue spines, but I still think I’d save it. Thanks so much for watching!! ~Kathy xo

  • @michelleanne9530
    @michelleanne9530 Před rokem

    Thank you for this tutorial!

    • @AtticTreasuresEtc
      @AtticTreasuresEtc  Před rokem

      You’re so welcome, Michelle Anne! Thank you so much for watching!! ~Kathy xo

  • @suemac777
    @suemac777 Před 2 lety

    Wow you did it. Very clever and I'm def going to try this at some point. Gratz Kathy

    • @AtticTreasuresEtc
      @AtticTreasuresEtc  Před 2 lety +1

      Thank you so much, Sue! I’m having a lot of fun with this one. Thank you for watching! ~Kathy xo 💕

  • @amyandmink5158
    @amyandmink5158 Před 2 lety

    My favorite little golden book is the pokey little puppy

    • @AtticTreasuresEtc
      @AtticTreasuresEtc  Před 2 lety

      Aww, I love that one, too! Thank you so much for watching! ~Kathy xo

  • @BRebornArtHealing
    @BRebornArtHealing Před 2 lety

    Awesome video. Very helpful. I've never made one but hope to soon. Thank you!

    • @AtticTreasuresEtc
      @AtticTreasuresEtc  Před 2 lety

      Thanks so much! I’m new to making them as well. I’m almost finished with that one but I’m in the middle of a major reorganization of my craft room so I haven’t had time to wrap it up yet. Thanks for watching and I hope you’ll be making one soon. ☺️ ~Kathy xo

  • @myrnadahl105
    @myrnadahl105 Před 2 lety

    Just lovely, great "chatting" with you today. Thank you.

    • @AtticTreasuresEtc
      @AtticTreasuresEtc  Před 2 lety

      Thank you so much, Myrna! So happy you liked it. Thank you for watching, and nice chatting with you too! ~Kathy xo

  • @maryjowilliamson1276
    @maryjowilliamson1276 Před rokem

    Very nice video! Giving me so many new ideas!

    • @AtticTreasuresEtc
      @AtticTreasuresEtc  Před rokem

      Thanks so much, Mary Jo! I have a few more LGBs in the pipeline that I need to finish. Thank you for watching! ~Kathy xo

  • @lisapalmese7935
    @lisapalmese7935 Před rokem

    Fabulous but I would have loved start to finish! What about the Spine Dangle with ribbons and charms ? I really enjoyed watching and learning from you! I Love that you kept the iconic foil that Little Golden Book is known for. Thank You 😊

    • @AtticTreasuresEtc
      @AtticTreasuresEtc  Před rokem

      Thanks, Lisa! I definitely had to keep that foil! Thanks so much for watching, and I’ll be making more in future videos. ~Kathy xo

  • @desireemartin3485
    @desireemartin3485 Před 2 lety

    Just found you so very helpful thank you 😊

    • @AtticTreasuresEtc
      @AtticTreasuresEtc  Před 2 lety +1

      Hello, Desiree, and welcome to my channel! So very happy that you enjoyed the video. Thank you so much for watching! ~Kathy xo

  • @mvrooks
    @mvrooks Před 18 dny

    operation: Save the foil!💛

    • @AtticTreasuresEtc
      @AtticTreasuresEtc  Před 15 dny

      It’s a worthy goal! 😊 Thank you so much for watching! ~Kathy xo

  • @careyclapp8357
    @careyclapp8357 Před 2 lety +2

    I love how those gold beads turned out, really accentuates the gold foil! Did you know you can buy the gold foil strips on Amazon? Just in case you have one that is damaged too much to save. I have a bunch of little golden books to turn into junk journals and will give your method a try. Funny about the Charmin Chatty doll, I had one when I was little! Oh those memories!!!

    • @AtticTreasuresEtc
      @AtticTreasuresEtc  Před 2 lety +1

      Oh my goodness, that’s awesome! You are the first person I’ve ever known of that had a Charmin Chatty doll too! I wonder if any of the records are still around. Thank you so much for your kind comments. Although I was happy with the beads on the Charmin Chatty LGB, I didn’t use that method on the Donald Duck Toy Train LGB and I was super happy with the way it turned out. I have posted a few videos of the progress of that journal as well as a flip-through. Great news about getting the foil on Amazon, thanks! I’ll definitely check that out. Thank you so much for watching!!! ~Kathy xo

    • @lindamckibben1763
      @lindamckibben1763 Před rokem +1

      What are those strips called. I can’t seem to find on Amazon

  • @prycetag38
    @prycetag38 Před 2 lety +1

    I love this. I have been wondering how to go about this myself and you have saved me the trouble. They look great. I will do this with the next one I make. Plus I like your idea of using sports tape. Thank you :)

    • @AtticTreasuresEtc
      @AtticTreasuresEtc  Před 2 lety

      Thanks so much! It makes me so happy when others are inspired to try new things. Happy crafting, and thanks for watching! ~Kathy xo

  • @carolinemaliaka4244
    @carolinemaliaka4244 Před rokem

    Really love the way you did that. Do you have a tutorial on how to add the pages.

    • @AtticTreasuresEtc
      @AtticTreasuresEtc  Před rokem

      Thank you very much, Caroline. I do have a playlist for a Little Golden Book journal. Here’s a link to the playlist. Thanks so much for watching! ~Kathy xo
      Little Golden Book Junk Journal
      czcams.com/play/PLn__GYo5KB4Cx5TNkRlOGVbDAvVhRDdO9.html

  • @mrsktank
    @mrsktank Před 2 lety +1

    I've been looking for a video that keeps the spine intact so thank you! I have a question. What's the best tool/method to cut your spine? I find none of my cutting tools gives me a clean cut b/c of the thickness.

    • @AtticTreasuresEtc
      @AtticTreasuresEtc  Před 2 lety

      Hi, KT, thank you for your question! I use an exacto knife to cut through the foil once I take the signatures out. Little Golden Books don’t really have a spine per se. The signatures are stapled in through the sides and then the foil is wrapped around to conceal the staples. I hope that helps! Thank you so much for watching!! ~Kathy xo

  • @angiecantu2747
    @angiecantu2747 Před rokem

    thatsreally nice!

    • @AtticTreasuresEtc
      @AtticTreasuresEtc  Před rokem

      Thank you so much, Angie! And thank you for watching! ~Kathy xo

  • @marccultice4852
    @marccultice4852 Před 2 lety

    I see what you did there… you gave it your “awl”! Great tips for using these books. 🖖 🤪

    • @AtticTreasuresEtc
      @AtticTreasuresEtc  Před 2 lety

      Thanks Honey, for being my biggest enabler, I mean fan! ☺️😘💕

  • @LovinDebsFit50s
    @LovinDebsFit50s Před měsícem

    I really love your little golden book. 😍What size Spine did you make, 1 1/2 inch? I have a pack of those Brad Ring things from Tim Holtz and I have yet to use them. I think the way you did it looks so nice. I never thought of using breathable tape, great idea!! I found some little golden books at goodwill yesterday and I attempted to make my first one last night. I removed the signatures from a Elmo L.G.B. after I took the signatures out. I used a Heat gun to partially remove the gold foil so I could take the staples out. I just didn’t love the look because part of the foil had pulled away from the book when I took out the signatures. I didn’t lift the entire piece of golden foil off, only up to where the staples were. I used art glitter glue to glue it back in place.

    • @AtticTreasuresEtc
      @AtticTreasuresEtc  Před měsícem

      Hi, Deb! Thank you so much!! Sounds like you’re having lots of fun with the project, too. It’s been a while since I made that one, but I think the spine was 1-1/2”. I’m really looking forward to getting my craft room back up and running. The room is painted and the floor is in, but my husband needs to make shelves for the closet and install the baseboards before I can move all my stuff back in from storage. Please be patient with me during this process. Hopefully soon I’ll be able to start making mare videos. Thanks so much for watching and for your lovely comment! ~Kathy xo

  • @krisgernes1003
    @krisgernes1003 Před rokem

    Hi I apologize if this is a repeat but it seems how you glue the front and back cover on that it won't stay together after let's say a few months. Do you have any issues? I love that you keep the foil and don't cut the story

    • @AtticTreasuresEtc
      @AtticTreasuresEtc  Před rokem +1

      I haven’t had any issues, but I did recently buy a long arm stapler. For the one I’m working on now I removed the foil very carefully with a heat gun, which took quite a while. I’m going to finish creating the signatures before deciding how wide the spine will need to be, then I’ll put the cover together the same way I did in this video, and use the stapler for added security. Then I’ll reattach the foil. Thanks for watching and for the question. ~Kathy xo

  • @CrafterKelliKelli
    @CrafterKelliKelli Před 9 měsíci

    I was doing this great but I have two that will not budge. I ended up tearing the back cover off when I started pulling the book open. Oh well.

    • @AtticTreasuresEtc
      @AtticTreasuresEtc  Před 9 měsíci

      Oh no! Those must be extremely strong staples! I hope you’ll keep trying. Thank you so much for watching! ~Kathy xo

  • @Craftsbysamantha229
    @Craftsbysamantha229 Před 11 dny

    Can I just use fabric glue for the fabric because I don't have all that different tape stuff lol I just have art glitter glue and fabric glue that's what I normally use for my books. And rubber tape for the book spine

    • @AtticTreasuresEtc
      @AtticTreasuresEtc  Před 10 dny +1

      Hi Samantha! You can certainly try that and see how it works. Maybe practice on a newer thrifted Little Golden Book. I was concerned that the glue alone would come apart during use which is why I opted for the fabric tape. I found it at Joann Fabrics if you have one near you. Thank you so much for watching and for your comment. Happy crafting! ~Kathy xo

    • @Craftsbysamantha229
      @Craftsbysamantha229 Před 9 dny

      @@AtticTreasuresEtc I did and it worked great.! Love that the gold foil is visible and in tack

    • @kathycultice5272
      @kathycultice5272 Před 9 dny +1

      @@Craftsbysamantha229oh I’m so happy to hear that! Thanks so much for letting me know!! 😊

  • @reneasmith1588
    @reneasmith1588 Před rokem

    I am very sensitive to odors. Does the fabritac have a strong smell? If so, is there something you'd suggest to use instead?

    • @AtticTreasuresEtc
      @AtticTreasuresEtc  Před rokem

      Hi Renea. Yes, Fabritac contains acetone so the odor is pretty strong. You might try using Art Glitter Glue, or Fabric Fusion tape. Thanks so much for watching! ~Kathy xo

  • @lindatshappat4973
    @lindatshappat4973 Před rokem

    I still have my Chatty Cathy.

    • @AtticTreasuresEtc
      @AtticTreasuresEtc  Před rokem +1

      That’s awesome! I saw a Charmin Chatty in an antique store awhile back and now I wish I would’ve picked her up. Thanks so much for watching!! ~Kathy xo

  • @mariapatriciachavez214

    Nice

  • @kathyzorn9186
    @kathyzorn9186 Před 2 lety

    My favorite Golden book is Thumbelina. I think I will try this method on it, thanks so much for showing how you did this! Question, did you poke the wire to the inside and does it show? Merry Christmas my friend 🎄❤️🎄❤️

    • @AtticTreasuresEtc
      @AtticTreasuresEtc  Před 2 lety +1

      Thank you! When I poked the wire through on this one I had already glued the fabric down on the inside, so I strung some beads on it on the inside, too. But this morning I had the epiphany to do all the beading before gluing the fabric down on the inside, taping the ends of the wire down on the inside, then finish gluing the fabric down, so nothing will show. I’ll be on the lookout for Thumbelina, I loved that story, too. 💕 ~Kathy xo

    • @kathyzorn9186
      @kathyzorn9186 Před 2 lety

      @@AtticTreasuresEtc ok got it! But the beads must look pretty inside too!❤️

  • @debbietroyer9480
    @debbietroyer9480 Před rokem

    Hi. I’m fairly new here. I’ve seen a lot of LGB videos, but yours is the only one I find with the gold spine intact like this. I was hoping to see how you put the pages back in without goofing that up, but I can’t find the next video, if there is one. Can you help? Also, I haven’t done this yet but I’ve seen several posts saying you can use a blow dryer or heat gun to warm up the gold spine,then peel it off intact before taking the book apart. No need to have staple tears in it.

    • @AtticTreasuresEtc
      @AtticTreasuresEtc  Před rokem +1

      Hi Debbie! Here’s the video where I added the signatures, and there should be a link to the playlist at the end. I’ve heard of the blow dryer method for removing the foil but haven’t tried it yet. Thanks so much for watching and for taking the time to comment! ~Kathy xo
      Embellishing My Little Golden Book Junk Journal! Plus a Thrift Store Haul!
      czcams.com/video/fsxhiHIU9w8/video.html

    • @AtticTreasuresEtc
      @AtticTreasuresEtc  Před rokem +1

      Actually, this is the one where I sewed in the signatures, if that helps. 😊
      Little Golden Book Junk Journal: Adding Buttons to the Spine
      czcams.com/video/abCgYvgb77k/video.html

    • @debbietroyer9480
      @debbietroyer9480 Před rokem +1

      @@AtticTreasuresEtc Thanks for responding so quickly. I think I’m confused. (Story of my life!) I was sure that when I watched the first video, you had the foil spread out intact and running down the enlarged spine. I see that wasn’t true, so I don’t know what I’m talking about. 🤪 I’ve seen both of your videos here at least once before. Maybe it was someone else. Whatever it was, (assuming I’m not making it up) she had, like, three LGB altered covers all prepared that way, and I couldn’t think how she could sew in the signatures without poking holes in it. I am enjoying your videos very much, even if I see things that aren’t really there. 😂 Thanks!

    • @kathycultice5272
      @kathycultice5272 Před rokem +1

      @@debbietroyer9480 lol, I totally get it! I often can’t remember where I’ve seen a video. I think you’re right about seeing that in another video, though, because I keep the foil attached to the covers, rather than removing it and reattaching it to the spine. (I hope that makes sense.) Personally, I like the look of the foil in its original place. 😊

  • @Charismeansgrace
    @Charismeansgrace Před rokem

    This is a great video lots of great info
    I had Chatty Cathy
    I also had a Crissy Doll
    Someone gave me a LGB it needs to be rescued can I send it to you?

    • @AtticTreasuresEtc
      @AtticTreasuresEtc  Před rokem

      Thank you so much Charis! I have quite the backlog of LGB books at the moment. Which one do you have? Thanks so much for watching! ~Kathy xo

  • @mariapatriciachavez2109

    ❤️👍👍🖤♥️

  • @joannsanders242
    @joannsanders242 Před rokem

    The strip comes off easily with a heat gun.

    • @AtticTreasuresEtc
      @AtticTreasuresEtc  Před rokem +1

      Thanks, that’s a great tip! Thanks so much for watching! ~Kathy xo

  • @dhurt1217
    @dhurt1217 Před 2 lety +11

    I always cringed when someone took off the foil part.

    • @AtticTreasuresEtc
      @AtticTreasuresEtc  Před 2 lety +2

      Hi Deborah. Same here, which is why I developed this method. 😊 I hope you’ll give it a try! Thanks so much for watching! ~Kathy xo

    • @colleenkielczynski1696
      @colleenkielczynski1696 Před rokem +1

      I was horrified when they took the gold spine off. I am a Librarian so taking a book apart was horrifying anyway.

    • @lifeofatruckerswife
      @lifeofatruckerswife Před rokem

      @@colleenkielczynski1696 I can imagine how cringy it is to you to watch someone gut a book.

    • @uniquewhimsy622
      @uniquewhimsy622 Před rokem +1

      @@colleenkielczynski1696 the library where I live throws away thousands of books every year. Seems better to tear them apart to use them for art than adding to the landfill.

  • @barbkniess3985
    @barbkniess3985 Před 6 měsíci

    Have you finished this book?

    • @AtticTreasuresEtc
      @AtticTreasuresEtc  Před 6 měsíci +1

      Hi Barb, yes I finished the Donald Duck one and did a series of videos on it. I loved how it turned out! 😊 ~Kathy xo

    • @barbkniess3985
      @barbkniess3985 Před 6 měsíci

      @@AtticTreasuresEtc I will have to watch the. I referenced this video the past weekend, to save the foil on a journal Ivan working on, thank for the tutorial.

  • @daisy3690
    @daisy3690 Před 11 měsíci

  • @tphillips37
    @tphillips37 Před rokem

    I'm cringing a bit, because some of the Little Golden Books are valuable, so hopefully you're using common ones that aren't.

    • @AtticTreasuresEtc
      @AtticTreasuresEtc  Před rokem

      I check first, and so far none of the ones I’ve done are more valuable than they are as altered junk journals. Thank you for watching! ~Kathy xo

  • @DawnDiggetyNoDoubt
    @DawnDiggetyNoDoubt Před 9 měsíci

    Why didn’t your parents want to get you a chatty Cathy because your name was Cathy?

    • @AtticTreasuresEtc
      @AtticTreasuresEtc  Před 9 měsíci +1

      I’m sure they figured that since my name was Kathy they wanted to get me a doll with a different name. I remember thinking it was really cool that not only was I the only one I knew that had a Charmin’ Chatty, but she had actual records with different themes that I could switch out. I loved her!