My homemade smash books- an introduction, and what I use
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- čas přidán 11. 09. 2024
- I have been inspired watching all of your videos and would love to show you what I have made. I use old books for my covers, and bind them with the bind it all. I make smash books, junk journals, and I've made a few mini albums.
This is really helpful and informative. Thank you for keeping this video up.
I think I'm binge watching you backwards...nice intro. I am enjoying each and every video. I got interested in all this journaling seeing an "altered book" made by a friend...but I've yet to do a journal of own.
Been Loving your channel so much I went way back to start from the very beginning!! I watch about 5-8 per day!! HUGS
Wow, Jayne, that's a lot of CZcams! I'm glad my channel is one of your favorites!
Good job, Diane! Looking forward to more videos!
Thanks, Karen. Glad you found my channel!! I just recorded a 2-part video on a steampunk junk journal that I made and I will be uploading it tonight and tomorrow. If you subscribe to my channel you will get e-mail notices when I post new videos.
so stinkin cute //*u*\\ love this!!!
I'd love to see more of your books n the insides too. Thanks for sharing.
Hi, Colleen. There are lots more videos on my channel showing these books and many more in more detail! Thanks so much for watching.
Love your books!!! Will be waiting for more videos!
Thank you very much. I really have fun making them! This is my first video. There are many more on my channel!
me too! I love old books :)
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thank you for your videos- please more info where you sell your books ?
I love your books! I learn from you tube also! you useca Binding tool?what and where can I get one 😁
Hi, Susan. Thank you. I use a Zutter Bind-It-All. I found it on line several years ago. Others use a similar machine called the Cinch. You can watch videos comparing the 2. i love my zutter. Thanks for watching.
Selling them. Now there's a thought. I'm disabled, can't work, so that would be a great way for me to make a little pocket change. How much does the average smash book go for? Thanks for sharing!
Depending on the size of the book and how much work I put into it (making pockets and decorations, etc.) I sell mine from $15 -$35. Good luck.
What size wire do you use?
I use 1" wires
Great first video ..I've subscribed hugs
Blissfulthings Sorry I'm late in replying but thank you for subscribing!!
can you make one for me they look really cool
Ok...how did you get the ring bound spines?
I used a Zutter Bind it All "machine'. In fact, I am starting work on some simple journals and I will be using the wire binding, and showing how to do it. So keep watching my channel!
What type of glue or adhesive do you use? What do you find to be more durable, especially on the covers?
Susana Okada Thanks for watching my video, and for inquiring. After some trial and error, I have settled on several adhesives. For the covers, I use a good glue stick to glue the paper to the front of the cover, but for security, I use a red line tape to fold the paper over to the back and adhere it. I also use the red tape to adhere the end papers onto the inside covers, although sometimes the
ATG tape runner is sufficient for that. Anytime I want extra security, like for pockets or heavier papers, I use either the red tape or the ATG. In case you don't know, what I call the red line tape, is on a roll that looks red, but when you peel off the red backing, the tape is clear. ATG is the Scotch brand Advanced Tape Glider large pink gun with tape rolls, However, lately I am having trouble finding refills for it. For wet glues, I like Scotch quick dry adhesive. I hope this helps.
Thank you for all the information. I'm just now trying smash books but in the past I did discover the red line tape. I'm always curious as to what other crafters use. I also love the ideas and inspiration of the videos.
Great
do you make books for other people
I have made books for others. Usually I just make them and put them in a shop to sell, but I have had people order specific themes.
I Love your Smash Book... But the noise behind is not nice.
Hi are you selling those covers and those "SMASH BOOKS?" I'm a girl anyway...
Didn't even show how she made the books