I can't wait to try this! For another project, I glued two cereal boxes together. It turned out great. I live in the middle of nowhere so getting supplies is challenging. My sister with five kids was more than happy to save cereal boxes. I don't eat cereal.
Hello Mike, I’m at just past the 10:15 mark and I recommend placing a piece of wax or parchment paper onto the glued pages and then some heavy books for as long as you’re able (the longer the better). That will help prevent air pockets and warping. 😊
This is amazing! One of the best videos I have seen for binding a journal! I would like to see this with a bigger book or thicker book that requires more signatures.
As the end of the video approached I thought, boy, I'd like to buy that journal. Then I thought, I'll bet he's going to give it to Linda. HA! I was right! I love this little journal. You must have been a book binder in a previous life. You have mad skills!
I'm making a custom box (for my custom blu-ray cases) of a tv show and wanted to make an episodic guide for it. I tried photobook sites but they were so expensive and not at all customisable for the size (especially considering I wanted landscape). This video seems perfect for me. My pages are 17cm long (meaning I can't use A4 to do a 2 page fold) so I can buy some cheap A3 card (and use that for the folding page) then use adhesive photo paper and stick that onto the inner sides of the A3 card (I can even make the photo paper sections slightly bigger and fold it over each edge so I don't have to bother with painting the edge of the book as it'll already be coloured and it'll be hidden when sticking the pages together). Thanks for this as it makes the job way simpler.
What a nice lil journal for a quick project. Sometimes the large journals can be scary to start art Journaling for beginners. This is something more manageable to finish.
I've been looking for a good flat binding for a university project which I've been stressing about for ages but this tutorial has helped me tremendously, thanks so much!! really saved me :)
This is a really good way of making a journal. I've struggled in the past with various ways and have been rather disappointed with what I've done but I will definitely have a go at doing it this way. Thank you, Mike for such a very clear explanation.
Oh'magosh Mike you are a great teacher... I made my first, yes first must make more of these books. Geezz I'm nearly gushing over this book. I made my first one following your video last night and it turned out SO good. You are so clear with your instructions, thank you my poor A.D.D. brain has a hard time sometimes following instructions and yours did the trick for me. This new Journal will be so great for my projects and even Pen Pal gifts.
Awesome! I never thought to glue blank cards together to make a lie flat journal! That is so simple and genius!! Thank you for sharing!! Im amazed! Will definitely try!❤
Great instruction Mike... and a beautiful result. Thank you so much for sharing. Please stay safe and say Hi to Ian and Mr. Bentley, Mum and Dad for me.
Great instructions! I will use this technique on the Chinoiserie themed journal I have planned. Having it lay flat makes writing in it far easier. Thank you!
Great tutorial and easy to understand instructions. I just a watercolor journal using a mermaid napkin from the front and back covers. Definitely will be referring to this video when I make another no sew journal like this again. 😊
Perfect. I believe this will be so much easier for me. The books look so much better when you use your method here letting them lay flat🤗🤗🤗 Appreciate the sharing🥰
Just found your wonderful video. It was the best guided tour with such precision. I will revisit and begin my journal with joy 😊Thank you from Denmark 🇩🇰 .
Just what I was searching for! I'm making a series of family portrait art quilts and I wanted to showcase them in a book to give to family members so that I can hang on to my quilts. hahahaha Anyway I want a coffee table book feel but with open, flat pages to better study the photos. I could incorporate a different scrap of quilt fabric on the spine of each book!
Mike - This is such a marvelous video! I love the design of this journal - the binding and end papers, the textblock - everything about it is beautiful and elegant . And your instructions are excellent. Thank you so much!
Thankyou for such a clear and straightforward presentation. After searching for a while I'm pleased I've found your tutorial. Many thanks to you and please keep up the good work it is appreciated.
Mike, I first watched this video with such enjoyment two years ago as you made this delightful little book. I was a newbie to art, journaling, and the like. Now, I realize what a simple, yet classic, technique this is! I am SO grateful to have discovered you! Thank you and Ian for continuing to be amazing inspirations to me as I grow in my experience with art & journaling. From Cheryl in AZ.
Thank you so much for the instructions. You did an excellent job of teaching us and this old teacher appreciates it very much. I’m off to give it a try. We’ll see what kind of student I am!
That was fantstic! Great idea for stocking stuffers....planning ahead. You made me wamt to shout...who cares about dinner I have to make this! All you have to do now is get Mr, B. to walk by you guys and approve the work when you are making these brilliant videos! I am so happy I found your site!
I had to come on here to tell you I made one of these journals today. It worked so well. It opens flat no matter where I open it. I used watercolor papers for the pages. I just kept forgetting to put the fabric on the spine. I didnt have your channel on when I made which is a huge mistake and I went from memory. After watching it 5 times I thought I had it under control. But I did get it made and it looks fabulous. Thank you so much for sharing this fantastic way to make a flat journal. It really is superb
I know this video is now several months old, but I really enjoyed watching your methodical approach and clear instructions. Very relaxing after a bit of a busy day at work. :)
Gorgeous little journal, well explained, step by step process. I like this method for making small notebooks as gifts. My sister likes to have several, be it for planning the garden, a decorating project or a holiday, back in the day when they could get away. They are perfect for sketched ideas, plant lists, holiday essentials etc, so even if you aren't into art journaling, these are fun to make & more personal to give than shop bought. Especially if you can tailor the covers to suit the recipient. 😊❤🇬🇧
Love the concept of this book and very beautifully made. I will be making one for my granddaughter for starters. She likes to carry a small sketch book with her at all times. Last year I made her a small traveller's notebook style book with a leather cover which she loved and has probably filled by now. Thanks for sharing. xoxo
Thanks so much for this, Mike. I was lucky enough to win a bundle of adhesive products and there were sheets of double sided amongst them...now I know what to use them on :)
I so enjoy watching your art projects, and now Ian's as well! Following these instructions, I just finished making myself a journal. I love how it came out! Thank you for all the effort you put into these videos for us. They are a highlight of my week, and I am always learning something that I can use in my own art!
Oooh Mike this is a fantastic tutorial. Thank you very much for this. Love the way the book lays flat when you open it. It was so easy to follow. Stay safe and take care.
thank you for making this video i have been searching for a way to make sure i actually have signatures that open up to complete 2 sided signatures so i can use both sides at once after 50 videos i found yours yayyy
BRILLIANT❣️ I’m making a couple of these ASAP. I especially like the triangle one where each page is 1/4 turn from the previous one. Ive been a subscriber for several years I really enjoy your work. Your Mission inspiration prompts are something I look forward to every month. Please stay healthy , safe & sane 🤪 during these difficult times.
Thank you! Your directions are spot on and easy to follow! My gallery has been closed , and having an artist’s block so I’ve found CZcams and wonderful artists to try new journaling ideas!! Ret educator Virginia
Love this so much. I'm totally going to make one for my girlfriend and myself! You rock. Thank you for sharing all your different ideas and ways to execute them.
Another beautiful project, Mike. Would be easy to add lines to the inside pages for poems, quotes, or brief journeling. And the Tim Holtz fabric makes for a lovely spine cover. Can't wait to try to make one of these. TFS. From Cheryl in AZ
Thank you so much for sharing this video. I have been having so much fun making these and am a bit addicted :) I am working on making some into gratitude journals to give as gifts. Such a great tutorial I appreciate you sharing
I am a new Subbie, your tutorial was very informative, as I have been trying all book making I can get my hands on. I am making Birthday gifts for Family and Friends this year. Thank You so much for making your videos, I will search for more. 😊🙏
What a wonderful video. You do such a great job of explaining step by step and you are so neat and precise. I can't wait to try this. Thank you for taking time to share your technique.
Brilliant! Wish I had seen something like this a few weeks ago.Would of saved me a lot of hand stitching 😊...nice idea for small gift for some of my crafting friends 😁.
Mike this was awesome video. I'm going to make one right now. Your instructions are so easy to follow. Thankyou so much. I always struggled with the uneveness of journals.
I love the flat journal idea. Thank you for sharing! 🙂 4/4 & 4/5, I followed along with your video and I just finished my mini journal! It's so cute, I love it!
Love this! Thank you so much! I was hoping you would do a tutorial on this little book. Can’t wait to give it a go myself & make my own little paper doll book!
You could use a similar technique and instead of gluing pages, fold a long piece in a concertina and just fix one cover and fold the other over… then if could upend as pages or open out as a full long ‘story’ page
Oh I do need some of that sticky paper or tape. whatever it is. Lovely book. So easy to do. I'm just so excited to create more books this way. I love it. Cant wait to get started. I just forgot to ask if this can be used on a larger journal or if it's better for smaller journals....the flat spine method?
I can't wait to try this! For another project, I glued two cereal boxes together. It turned out great. I live in the middle of nowhere so getting supplies is challenging. My sister with five kids was more than happy to save cereal boxes. I don't eat cereal.
I really enjoyed this video tutorial. I can't wait to make some of these.
Hello Mike, I’m at just past the 10:15 mark and I recommend placing a piece of wax or parchment paper onto the glued pages and then some heavy books for as long as you’re able (the longer the better). That will help prevent air pockets and warping. 😊
This is a great idea, i am going to give it a try, thanks for sharing, enjoy your day.
Hi Mike, Thank you for the tutorial. I'm so excited about doing my books. Thank you 😊 😅
This is amazing! One of the best videos I have seen for binding a journal! I would like to see this with a bigger book or thicker book that requires more signatures.
As the end of the video approached I thought, boy, I'd like to buy that journal. Then I thought, I'll bet he's going to give it to Linda. HA! I was right! I love this little journal. You must have been a book binder in a previous life. You have mad skills!
I'm making a custom box (for my custom blu-ray cases) of a tv show and wanted to make an episodic guide for it. I tried photobook sites but they were so expensive and not at all customisable for the size (especially considering I wanted landscape). This video seems perfect for me. My pages are 17cm long (meaning I can't use A4 to do a 2 page fold) so I can buy some cheap A3 card (and use that for the folding page) then use adhesive photo paper and stick that onto the inner sides of the A3 card (I can even make the photo paper sections slightly bigger and fold it over each edge so I don't have to bother with painting the edge of the book as it'll already be coloured and it'll be hidden when sticking the pages together).
Thanks for this as it makes the job way simpler.
You’re instructions are so clear and exact. You have broken the process down perfectly. Thank you so much Mike, I’m so very glad I found you.
Thank you so much for the tutorial. You should've been a teacher Mike. Your precise instruction is so easy to follow.Beautiful little book!😃
What a nice lil journal for a quick project. Sometimes the large journals can be scary to start art Journaling for beginners. This is something more manageable to finish.
Really clear instructions. Thank you!
Thank you. Great tutorial. 👌
Love this!..❤❤❤ had to find again so I could do another journal!... thank you ...like the clean look...😊
I love this! I can't wait to try it out!
I've been looking for a good flat binding for a university project which I've been stressing about for ages but this tutorial has helped me tremendously, thanks so much!! really saved me :)
I like seeing your trips out, like the narrow house. Lovely necklace.
Love this. ❤❤❤
This is a really good way of making a journal. I've struggled in the past with various ways and have been rather disappointed with what I've done but I will definitely have a go at doing it this way. Thank you, Mike for such a very clear explanation.
Oh'magosh Mike you are a great teacher... I made my first, yes first must make more of these books. Geezz I'm nearly gushing over this book. I made my first one following your video last night and it turned out SO good. You are so clear with your instructions, thank you my poor A.D.D. brain has a hard time sometimes following instructions and yours did the trick for me. This new Journal will be so great for my projects and even Pen Pal gifts.
Very nice! Thank you
I have taken apart old 3-ring binders and used the grey board inside the covers
Good idea!
Awesome! I never thought to glue blank cards together to make a lie flat journal! That is so simple and genius!! Thank you for sharing!! Im amazed! Will definitely try!❤
Omg!! This what ive been looking for!! Easy and its flat!! Awesome! Tq sir!
I know that my artistic niece would love some books like yours when she and her husband travel
Great instruction Mike... and a beautiful result. Thank you so much for sharing. Please stay safe and say Hi to Ian and Mr. Bentley, Mum and Dad for me.
Great instructions! I will use this technique on the Chinoiserie themed journal I have planned. Having it lay flat makes writing in it far easier. Thank you!
Great tutorial and easy to understand instructions. I just a watercolor journal using a mermaid napkin from the front and back covers. Definitely will be referring to this video when I make another no sew journal like this again. 😊
Thanks for this, going to give it a go, maybe a little bigger!!!
Hey Mike, that's a brilliant no-thread approach. Great instructions!
This is the cutest little journal - thank you 🎉
Thank you
Perfect. I believe this will be so much easier for me. The books look so much better when you use your method here letting them lay flat🤗🤗🤗
Appreciate the sharing🥰
Just found your wonderful video. It was the best guided tour with such precision. I will revisit and begin my journal with joy 😊Thank you from Denmark 🇩🇰 .
Wow! I have never seen this type of book creation. I am off right now to make one, thank you so much 🥰🥰🥰
Just what I was searching for! I'm making a series of family portrait art quilts and I wanted to showcase them in a book to give to family members so that I can hang on to my quilts. hahahaha Anyway I want a coffee table book feel but with open, flat pages to better study the photos. I could incorporate a different scrap of quilt fabric on the spine of each book!
Thanks Mike, wow how easy to make. Yes I enjoyed this video. I am definitely going to make one. Thank you for sharing. Hi to Mr. Bentley and Ian.
Mike - This is such a marvelous video! I love the design of this journal - the binding and end papers, the textblock - everything about it is beautiful and elegant . And your instructions are excellent. Thank you so much!
What a fantastic idea! You made it look so quick and easy 😊👌🏻
Thankyou for such a clear and straightforward presentation. After searching for a while I'm pleased I've found your tutorial. Many thanks to you and please keep up the good work it is appreciated.
Mike, I first watched this video with such enjoyment two years ago as you made this delightful little book. I was a newbie to art, journaling, and the like. Now, I realize what a simple, yet classic, technique this is! I am SO grateful to have discovered you! Thank you and Ian for continuing to be amazing inspirations to me as I grow in my experience with art & journaling. From Cheryl in AZ.
Thank you so much for the instructions. You did an excellent job of teaching us and this old teacher appreciates it very much. I’m off to give it a try. We’ll see what kind of student I am!
That was fantstic! Great idea for stocking stuffers....planning ahead. You made me wamt to shout...who cares about dinner I have to make this! All you have to do now is get Mr, B. to walk by you guys and approve the work when you are making these brilliant videos! I am so happy I found your site!
Wow! I love this book! So many possibilities... thanx so much for sharing! 😁🥰😎
The best journal - great tutorial!
I had to come on here to tell you I made one of these journals today. It worked so well. It opens flat no matter where I open it. I used watercolor papers for the pages. I just kept forgetting to put the fabric on the spine. I didnt have your channel on when I made which is a huge mistake and I went from memory. After watching it 5 times I thought I had it under control. But I did get it made and it looks fabulous. Thank you so much for sharing this fantastic way to make a flat journal. It really is superb
You are so welcome!
I’m really enjoying the video. Better than ‘bog standard’!! It’s really great, thanks. 😊
Nice. Looking forward to Volume of the Dolls, vol. 2.
I love this so much. Can't wait to do this. Wonderful tutorial. Beautiful job. Thank you for sharing this technique.
I know this video is now several months old, but I really enjoyed watching your methodical approach and clear instructions. Very relaxing after a bit of a busy day at work. :)
Gorgeous little journal, well explained, step by step process. I like this method for making small notebooks as gifts. My sister likes to have several, be it for planning the garden, a decorating project or a holiday, back in the day when they could get away. They are perfect for sketched ideas, plant lists, holiday essentials etc, so even if you aren't into art journaling, these are fun to make & more personal to give than shop bought. Especially if you can tailor the covers to suit the recipient. 😊❤🇬🇧
Love the concept of this book and very beautifully made. I will be making one for my granddaughter for starters. She likes to carry a small sketch book with her at all times. Last year I made her a small traveller's notebook style book with a leather cover which she loved and has probably filled by now. Thanks for sharing. xoxo
That’s lovely, and so easy! I am busy making for a Christmas fair and this will make production much quicker! 🎉
Thanks so much for this, Mike. I was lucky enough to win a bundle of adhesive products and there were sheets of double sided amongst them...now I know what to use them on :)
I so enjoy watching your art projects, and now Ian's as well! Following these instructions, I just finished making myself a journal. I love how it came out! Thank you for all the effort you put into these videos for us. They are a highlight of my week, and I am always learning something that I can use in my own art!
This is perfection! You are a fabulous instructor, with clear, precise and easy to follow instructions. Thanks so much for your tutorial, so helpful!
Made my first book using this video! Awesome, easy step-by-step. Thanks. :)
Lovely journal tutorial, thank you
Oooh Mike this is a fantastic tutorial. Thank you very much for this. Love the way the book lays flat when you open it. It was so easy to follow. Stay safe and take care.
Well, well, well! This is a most wonderful art journal design. I'm inspired! T♥Y for sharing your know-how.
You are so welcome!
thank you for making this video i have been searching for a way to make sure i actually have signatures that open up to complete 2 sided signatures so i can use both sides at once after 50 videos i found yours yayyy
This is going to be a great book
Thank for these instructions. These make lovely journals to paint in by laying flat when opened. You make it look so easy!
BRILLIANT❣️ I’m making a couple of these ASAP. I especially like the triangle one where each page is 1/4 turn from the previous one. Ive been a subscriber for several years I really enjoy your work. Your Mission inspiration prompts are something I look forward to every month. Please stay healthy , safe & sane 🤪 during these difficult times.
Thank you! Took me forever to find this wonderful video, so thanks again
Thank you! Your directions are spot on and easy to follow! My gallery has been closed , and having an artist’s block so I’ve found CZcams and wonderful artists to try new journaling ideas!! Ret educator Virginia
Thank you Mike, so simple when you know how, great tutorial as always.
Love Love, Love this tutorial, many thanks for sharing, will certainly give it a try. Elizabeth Quinn
Love it. Especially as I am deconstructing all the hand made journals I made in 2015 and I have never been satisfied with.
Love this so much. I'm totally going to make one for my girlfriend and myself! You rock. Thank you for sharing all your different ideas and ways to execute them.
Another beautiful project, Mike. Would be easy to add lines to the inside pages for poems, quotes, or brief journeling. And the Tim Holtz fabric makes for a lovely spine cover. Can't wait to try to make one of these. TFS. From Cheryl in AZ
Thank you so much for sharing this video. I have been having so much fun making these and am a bit addicted :) I am working on making some into gratitude journals to give as gifts. Such a great tutorial I appreciate you sharing
Love this! I have found SO much inspiration since I started my junk journaling journey!
Really enjoyed this tutorial, thank you for sharing, take care and be safe, Laura x
I am a new Subbie, your tutorial was very informative, as I have been trying all book making I can get my hands on. I am making Birthday gifts for Family and Friends this year. Thank You so much for making your videos, I will search for more. 😊🙏
Thank you very much!!!
Beautiful Mike, will have to try this, your instructions were so clear, thanks again 🇦🇺😉
What a wonderful video. You do such a great job of explaining step by step and you are so neat and precise. I can't wait to try this. Thank you for taking time to share your technique.
Thank you Mike brilliant tutorial exactly what I was looking for and create x
Brilliant! Wish I had seen something like this a few weeks ago.Would of saved me a lot of hand stitching 😊...nice idea for small gift for some of my crafting friends 😁.
Mike this was awesome video. I'm going to make one right now. Your instructions are so easy to follow. Thankyou so much. I always struggled with the uneveness of journals.
These would make lovely little gifts x
This is a good idea of making a journal. Thank you Mike.
I love this journal. Thanks Mike for the tutorial. Would love to see more journals.
A really excellent tutorial! So clear and easy to understand. Thanks so much for sharing.
I love the flat journal idea. Thank you for sharing! 🙂 4/4 & 4/5, I followed along with your video and I just finished my mini journal! It's so cute, I love it!
Hi Mike! This is a great project tutorial and so easy to put together. Thank you!!
Wonderful tutorial! You’re very clear, precise, and relaxed! Thanks!
Thanks so much for your easy to follow instructions. This will be on the top on my list of things to do.
Thank you for the alternate to hand stitching! Very good!
Great little easy book. Definitely going to make one.
Love your book. Thank you
Love this! Thank you so much! I was hoping you would do a tutorial on this little book. Can’t wait to give it a go myself & make my own little paper doll book!
I’ve now made two of these as Christmas presents ❤ such a great idea and they came out beautifully ❤
Very professional looking journal
You are an amazing teacher I'm off to make the exact journal wish me luck! Hugs Mike
You could use a similar technique and instead of gluing pages, fold a long piece in a concertina and just fix one cover and fold the other over… then if could upend as pages or open out as a full long ‘story’ page
Oh I do need some of that sticky paper or tape. whatever it is. Lovely book. So easy to do. I'm just so excited to create more books this way. I love it. Cant wait to get started. I just forgot to ask if this can be used on a larger journal or if it's better for smaller journals....the flat spine method?
So easy to follow you. I’ll be making lots of these. Thank you
This is great, clear and easy directions. On my to do list. Thanks!