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OMG, the soundtrack over the sewing MONTAGE made me LOL! Love the hanging file idea. Your eco dyed pieces look perfect on there!
What a fabulous reminder that not all projects have to be super fancy or decorated to the max… I love the simplicity but effective nature of this journal 😊
Great idea making 12 journals for a year and then binding them into a big book and reuse the monthly journals. Love how your stitches made the veins of the leaves on the cover.
Maybe make a box that’s open at one side to “hold” all the 12 journals? Keeping them all the way they were all year but a place for them to be. 😊
Now that's just too clever!
Fabulous!!! I love the idea of JUNK JOURNAL PUSHER!!! 😂 YES!!! You make such great videos! Your method of recording when you are sewing is brilliant! Thank you for sharing your talents! I always leave your videos with such great ideas. AND your videos are never too long. 👍✌️❤️😊
Honestly watching you is just as enjoyable as making a journal myself!!
Love this idea for each woman in a small Bible study I’m involved in for prayer, notes,& personal reflections sections. Thank you for the idea.
Love these little journals and especially love the idea of binding them into one 12-month journal. Or, if you didn’t want to do 12 months, you could do the four seasons and decorate accordingly…..!!!
What a fun idea to make 12 journals and then bind them all together at the end of the year. Love that! ❤
Bonjour! what a great idea you're giving me!!!! ❤❤❤❤❤thx💌🌺💖
Walks up to stranger on the street and throws open my trench coat and begin gesturing inside “ want to buy a journal? Free scrap sampler to try it out, come on it’s only one, it’s not addictive at all! And my prices are the best” lol😂
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Thanks so much for not making the video long. I have to say I get somewhat discouraged when I am faced with a many-steps video. And using hanging folder paper is brilliant. People in my city often leave them out on the sidewalk (having obviously digitized their records) so I will definitely pick some up next time I see them.
This "gateway" journal is so simple yet, so lovely. The stitching through the eco-dyed leaves is a really nice addition. Thx!💗Not to worry...I'm already an addict. You can't "push" the willing.😁 Love and blessings.💜💜💜
Oooooh, that sewing on the leaf is AWESOME! I like how you've created a "base" journal that can be added to and expanded on. It also makes it so customizable. Also, you've answered the conundrum of what to do if you don't have Fabri-Whatever. Ha! 🙂
I love your diligence even when you “ can’t be bothered today”! Love this project.💕
Your video editing always gives me a few giggles...thank you! Sorry you're having "that kind of a day"! Love ALL your creations!
This was my favorite video so far. I’m wanting to get back into junk journaling again.
❤️ you are amazing company to watch Nik.Its a privilege to be alongside you as you inspire teach and create in such a fun and smart way Thankyou from across in the UK x
Like the 12 journal idea to make into book later on. Thank you Nic for offering a simple project that is doable for this tired brain.
Sweet! Love your echo dyed paper and the sewn leaf shape on the front cover. Also, I appreciate that you edit videos to under 30 minutes! Perfect for a morning coffee .
yes this has inspired me - after watching your eco-dyed videos - i got addicted lol - now have a box of probably over 200 prints - i love how you created the front cover and now would like to do this to hold - ummm i mean hoard 🤣my eco prints - and what a wonderful idea to include a little scrap pad if gifting - Nik thank you for all you do - your creations are encouraging as well as inspiring and i can't wait for your mystery video - i truly enjoy those - be well and stay safe xx
I agree, I really like the idea of doing 12 of them ahead of time and having a new journal each month. Looks like I'll be busy 🌞
Love your ideas, very inspirational, the idea of combining all the months into a big journal is a wonderful idea.
I love your "extras" and "unnecessaries" as they are cool ideas and inspiration for creativity. Very fun!
I do enjoy your videos! I always learn something and your sense of humor is perfect for me! TFS! Hugs from South Dakota
I do enjoy watching a crafty person who creates lovely things & also tosses in the word ‘plethora’ as well 😁
Love that 12 month idea and then binding the year.
Brilliant idea as always! I use alteredbooks cause I feel intimidated from the big, empty journals but with this idea i could make monthly, smaller journals and then put them all together as you said! Wonderful! Thank you so very much! Congratulations Nik! You deserve it! 💖
You just read my mind about using up file folders that I have tons of and no longer need!
Great idea 12 journals. WooHoo a new crime mystery coming soon.
oh you.... you did it again I literally have to make a gift for tomorrow.... and I'm a last minute kinda gal.... now I know exactly what I'm making ! Yay !
I've decided to do art/junk journaling to go with the poetry I write (spurred on by a local women's empowerment art exhibit coming up soon!). So I landed here and am learning so much watching your process...and very entertained by commentary like "reeked of effort" and the Wagner 😅 I am not, I repeat, I am not a visual artist really, but have done some easy crafting and really enjoy it. Thank you for the learning and inspiration!
I enjoy watching your videos, Nik!
Love the idea of the file folder and such a quick gift. I need to dye some paper
Perfect timing for my weekend project for gifts❣️
Such a fabulous idea. I've made a few journals, but your video is so clear and helpful. Easy to watch and listen to. thank you.
Tell me about being a JJ pusher, I am so hooked after watching your videos and another bunch of videos from years ago, and I have been so hooked, it is like a drug. So thanks for that, but seriously, I love your ideas and your videos. Thank you for sharing!😁
Ohh my God. Just the video I was look for. The music in the background was funny 🤣
Love your precision in all of your works! The best!
Really like this…and your handmade paper on the cover and inside is gorgeous…a perfect pairing with the tea-dyed papers!
What a wonderful idea as a gift. I love that cover! ❤ Thank you all you do and thank you for sharing. 💕🥰💕
You always have great ideas . Mine don’t quite look as good as yours but I still enjoy making them ❤
Love the craft time mystery video's. Can't wait for that one. Also want to say even though you may not be a beginner as I am not, you can still be inspired and learn from others. for instance....I am working on a cute give-a-way for Halloween for a few of my friends and family. I was just this morning wondering how to do a quick and cool cover for it. While pondering, I decided to do my morning cruse on KZhead. And.... this video really gave me an idea to use the file folder cover to place the Halloween front I just finished. Thanks for the inspiration and as previously mentioned, you can never think that you can't learn from a beginner's video if you are an experienced book maker. I just learned a lot!!! YAY!!! Thanks for the idea Nik!!!
Your eco prints are gorgeous, and the sewing the leaf pattern was an epic idea that I think I will use. The idea of making 12 so you have one for each month is fabulous idea too. Mostly I love the inspiration you always provide Nik Take Care Hugs and Smiles
I enjoyed watching this today. I love the eco-printed paper, it's just beautiful. I ran across this video today and thought you might enjoy the Tudor-era paper making, printing, and bookbinding. Those segments are between approximately the 25 and 45-minute marks on the video.
Super cool stuff! Looking forward to the next mystery. Lyfs. Be safe
I have news for you . You are one of my junk journal pushers. I have several you guys have me hooked.
Junk art and junk journals is the best use of our resources and talents we should have far more compatitions. For real junk crafting. Our innovations should be celebrated more. Thank you for sharing your process of your junk journals
Lynn here on my Hubby's phone mines playing up 😏 , I'm a fairly new subscriber and boy I'm glad I found you , I love how you do things a little faster than most , I've been watching people do this kind of thing for quite a while now but I've never got on with making one , I've done book covers and fabric books , with pockets through out to put your collected bit in , but not a journal as such , I'm just finishing a cover in Kaffes fabric , in blues I'm loving how that's turning out , I'm really liking textile art in my old age I'm 57, wish I'd been into it earlier , but I spent a lot of time with my mum and in the seventies where we live in Yorkshire England, it wasn't consider Ed a job , anyway I'm taking up your time I'll let you go 😊, keep the videos coming I'm loving them , sending hugs from England stay safe x
Nikki: a real creative easy project. Like it a lot! Carol from California
Love to hear you talk and see you work, as always a great idea, thnx for sharing, be safe and enjoy your weekend, 😘 luv ya
junk journal pusher! LOL! always enjoy your videos!!
Great idea for all!
Loved it, great gift idea for my Grandies, I think anyway
It's a super idea. Greetings from West Germany. ❤
Omg...your vibe I'm this video so perfectly matched exactly how I feel today and you are hilarious 😂 I appreciate the simplicity of this journal and also how real you are because sometimes we just can't be bothered with thr tough stuff that day!!! Blessings!
I use a bottle of clear nail polish to seal my ends on bookmarkers or ties. I like the glossy look.
Gorgeous journal! Perfect as a gift. :) Thank you for the inspiration! These papers, the eco dyed, they are fab! Looking forward to the next video! :)
I'm not sure how I missed this a year ago but it was a pleasure to watch today. I love the audio! Your work always calms me and sparks ideas. Thank you so much! Keep up the good work, Nik 🙂
Well, I guess you will be my Junk Journal Pusher. You just enabled me big time. I have always loved the process of book making but really never had the confidence to make one like this. Thank you so much! I'll be back!
You know I learn something every time I watch you! You are amazingly talented, and I appreciate your hard work and sharing.
Love the journal! Your idea to make 12 is awesome, too, and I was thinking that it would be a lot of fun decorating each one according to the seasons. TFS :)
This is the first video that makes me actually want to make a junk journal. Appears to be easy and useful. I will not search your videos for "scrap Sample(r)"
Exactly what I was looking for ..just something easy and fast to make for a few gifts for friends...thank you
Thank you, really clear instructions and some great ideas, I have been journaling for a while but have never tried making my own, this looks like something I can do. I love the inside covers too, a lovely journal.
❤ the eco dyed pages.
Fantastic. I’d also a note with a link to this video, so they’d see how easy it is to construct. And, maybe a couple videos giving ideas on layouts for pages. Great video!!
I made a scrap sampler!! I used it up. I may make another one. Love how beautifully simple this is
This is an awesome video! You have great ideas all the time, and I enjoy watching you create.
Love the montage when you were sewing made me laugh I needed that today rough day today but I'm ok. Just wanted to say that you put a smile on my face
Thanks, Jazzie, I'm happy to hear it was a bright spot in your day. I hope today is a better one! =)
Such clear and simple insructions.Thanks!
This whole video was AWESOME, I made my very my own JJ (but standard TN size) from my hoarding clearing up and it turned pretty cool. I love the ideas in this video and I'm gonna have a go at making some tea stained paper for my next journal 👍🥰
Nik!!! My green file folders just arrived today from Amazon! I was just trying to figure out what to make for Christmas gifts for friends! You've read my mind !! ❤️
I like the idea of your journal easy & unique thanks for sharing lots of blessings
This is a wonderful .. Idea for having one a month.. I also love to give handmade gifts and this is a nice gift for someone.. Thanks for your explanations. on certain parts of the process .. it was so very helpful.. have a lovely weekend 💖
Great idea! That would make the perfect gift for someone. Quick, Easy, Nice, and hopefully inspire someone to be a "Junk Journal Junkie" LOL
Hi Nik!!! 🤗👍😚 !! I So ENJOY Your Videos!!!!! You Always make me laugh and inspire me!! THANK YOU!! Virtual Hugs!!! Have a Super Week!!! 🙋🏻♀️📚- Mindi =)
Love your style and personality. always make me laugh. The simplicity of this project really struck a chord with me, thanks for the inspiration yet again. have you ever done a video on how you actually do your videos or what apps you use etc. Would love to pick your brain. Keep on giving us your wonderful humour and insights they are invaluable.
This is just a lovely journal, and the scrap sampler is as well! You have such great ideas all the time. Love your channel and watching you create!
I love the idea of a scrap sampler as accompanying gift. I’m totally going to do that as part of a custom journal I’m making for a friend. Thanks for sharing!
You are awesome!great journal and great ideas! 🤗
So many great and amazing ideas. As usual, ALWAYS ALWAYS LOVE YOUR VIDEOS ❤️❤️ Video can never be too long ❣️
I love this, thank you, Nik!
Loved this video You kept it simple yet interesting.
Wow! My mind is racing. You have given me great inspiration for these junk journals. I cannot wait to get busy!!! Thank you so much!!!! ❤❤❤. Note: I have ordered great media for junk journals from TEMU really cheap and free shipping….(not paid to say this by the way.) Got a great pack today that is great looking.
THANK YOU THANK YOU. Such wonderful ideas and can't wait to dive in and do this. Your explanations are wonderful, very easy to follow. Thank you !!
I love your creativity, inspiration and humour…thank you,x
Nik! Thanks again for a great video. What an amazing idea to use this as a year long journal! I’m thinking it would be great to make it with an elastic to hold the pages in so they can be swapped out easily. I think I would also make a master binder, as it were, to put all of the individual journals into as well.
Such a helpful video for us beginners. Genius in its simplicity! Thank you for the video. I think I may be able to start a journal now without the overwhelm of the fancy stuff (which I love but makes me hesitant to begin).
Thanks from Margarita Island Venezuela
Making 12 at a time sounds great thanks
Thank you so much for sharing this. Today I made my first journal! Tahdaaa 🎉 I had to smile when you said this will take 30 minutes ……… four hours latter 😂😂! I did miss understand cutting the cover and now have an A6 journal 😮 but I still made it. There might have been a tincy bit of cussing as I trimmed the pages and trying to sew the pages but hey I made one so I’m pretty chuffed. Thank you thank you thank you 🙏
Thank you! My cousin had made a beautiful little junk journal for me over a decade ago, so when I recently got a set of botanical greeting cards, I immediately felt that they needed to be turned into journal gifts... But I wasn't quite sure where to start. Thanks for such a clear and flexible presentation! I'm feeling very inspired.
Girl 😆 your montage music 😂😂😂 I couldn't lol cause hubby was asleep but 😂😂😂
Love this. Missed you :) Need to get back into journal making
Ride of the Valkyries? Love your sense of humor Nik ❤
This was so helpful! Thank you, Nik.
Beautiful and great give idea. I’m thinking of doing a bunch of these as Christmas presents. Will see how many of my friends and family I’ll hook into junk journaling 😅
Beautiful and funny, thanks for the laughs and ideas 😊
Like always it was a pleasure watching your video. Great ideas!
I literally shot a bit of apple sauce out of my nose at the “Yikes”! Was not expecting that HAHAH