Large Paper Bag -Trash to Treasure Tutorial (Step by Step DIY)
Recycling with style! Unleash Your Creativity: Turning a Large Paper Bag into a beautiful, interactive Journal/Handmade Book, with lots of pockets, pull-outs, booklets, removable inserts and hidden spaces. Enjoy the process :)
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The queen of recycling and repurposing strikes again! Using leftover bits and pieces and turning it into a glorious project indeed. It’s amazing to see your brain at work. I’m thinking I could make a slightly smaller version using brown lunch bags and make those into teacher gifts with a gift card stashed inside.
Great idea, thanks for watching!
Projeto maravilhosooo!!! Perfeito!!!✂️🧵🧶📒🪡🫶❤❤❤❤
Agreed!😊
“Glue down” 😂😂😂. Love your Schwarzenegger! Your humor is so fun. ❤ Beautiful bag journal. It’s the little extra touches that make your projects so special.
Thank you ❤️❤️
Once again Natasha you have blown me away with your gift of creating something gorgeous from nothing! You go Girl!
Thank you so much!
Natasha you are an amazingly talanted woman, another stunning and beautiful invention once again. The mind boggles at what you wil show us all next!👋👋👋👋
Thank you! Cheers!
Your commentary is more and more entertaining each video. Thank you for these great ideas.
Thank you 🤗
Love it of course. What is special is you teach us how not to settle until you love what you have made. I truly enjoy your thinking on the spot and then changing your mind. The end results is magnificent!
Now you’re the Queen of Mini Belt Binding! If a paper bag could be happy this one would be for sure! Beautiful!❤👍
Thank you!!!
That paper bag is truly ecstatic!!!❤❤❤😂😂😂
Natasha your originality and creativity are next level. Take a deep bow.
Thank you!!!
The trim not being straight gives it nice character. Wonderful homemade feel. Gorgeous project you made. I’m so inspired .
Thank you so much ❤️
KZhead Arnold impersonation is spot on. I got a chuckle listening to you saying “glue it down!”
hehe thank you
I love this tutorial! This would make a great travel journal with the ample storage for brochures, postcards and other ephemera, and places to write.
Totally! Thanks for watching :)
Your Arnold was pretty good ! I wasn’t expecting it and laughed out loud and woke the dog 😂 great project many thanks!
🤣🤣 sorry dog 🤗
Definitely would welcome a mini belt tutorial and I love listening and watching your videos, your whole attitude to making. Keep it up please x
Thank you so much!
Natasa you were born to inspire and, motivate even the densest rock! So grateful for your work and dedication! ❤️❤️❤️
Thank you so much!!
I discovered your channel a few days ago and have been binge watching your videos. You've inspired me to get back into crafting after a long hiatus. Thankyou and greetings from a fellow Aussie😊
That is awesome! Thank you!!
Natasha, i love the other JJ ladies, but you are THE MOST creative and without having to spend $$$ on kits and tim holtz and all the other “must haves”. Thank you for sharing 💕❤️
Another Amazing project! 👏🏼 You manage to turn literal trash to treasures. I’m here for it. 🙌🏼🥰
Yay! Thank you!
Comedy hour was great. When Arnold looks at your channel to learn how to make his junk journal he will really be impressed!😊. Tutorial was great. Yes mini belt tutorial…sign me up! Thanks for a great tutorial. ❤
Thank you 1000 times, you make our days Tasha 💫 You are such an unforgettable creative woman ❤
You're the best! Thank you ❤️
@@TreasureBooks my honor 🫶🌟
I have joined the club of those who have watched every one of your videos, and I am looking forward to more! My favorites are making ephemera which I use for making greeting cards and gifts, and I'll assemble the ephemera for a journal soon. It is so helpful that you show mistakes and how to avoid them or fix them, and how you strive for perfection. Your conversation is informative, witty, and fun. You are like being with a best friend who is teaching me. The little visits with Banjo are also fun, and I like to see glimpses of your children's work. Your interview was fascinating and explains so well your passion to reuse and recycle. You tell us we do not have to go buy this or that but to make do with what is at hand and how to do work arounds such as if you don't have a sewing machine, use glue. I bought your book, but I don't do etsy or pinterest - those would be too expensive to mail to Tampa, Florida, USA.
That's really beautiful and a great way to recycle.❤
Thank you! 😊
Large Paper Bag diy was good to see her do on KZhead
Thank you 🤗
Natasha, you continue to make my head spin. The full bag journal is a winner. I thoroughly enjoy you sharing your thought processes as you select materials and make the journal come alive. The belt was a great idea, but the body tattoos took it out of this world. You have me on a quest to find tattoos now! Thank you so very much. Each video you produce is a Treasure! Bravo!!!!! 👏👏👏❤️🤗👏👏👏
This is an awesome idea. Love recycling. Happy National Pretzel Day. Quote: "Time itself is created through deeds of true kindness." -Dara Horn. My daughter had stage 3 open ❤️ surgery, has blood clots & nearly had to had foot amputated. 🐞🐞🐞pHuge hugs. Namesta 🐞🐞🐞
Natasha, "YOU truly are a treasure!!!!" Your ideas are amazing. Love watching your videos because you explain everything so well and create such beautiful crafts!!!! And your sense of humor is awesome too! Such fun!!! 💕
Thank you so much!
I love taking belts and shortening them to fit as journal closures. They’re beautiful every time.
This couldn't come at a better time! I have saved several, nice bags that I knew could be turned into something and then I see this video!!! Absolutely brilliant, Natasha!!! Thank you for the inspiration! You are truly gifted and so talented!!! 💗😊
Glad it was helpful! thank you for watching
You do definitely have a knack for turning trash into beautiful treasurers. I love what you did with a simple paper bag. ❤❤❤
Thank you so much!
Oh my goodness! This is so clever and delightful! Thank you for sharing!
Thanks so much! 😊
You have the mind of an engineer as well as an artist. Very impressive project❤
Thank you ❤️
I would never have imagined that a journal could be made from a paper bag, and it looks fabulous! I also love another use for the removable signatures.
The AMSR at the beginning!!! 🤩😍🤩😍 And of course…another beautiful & creative project! 💖
Thank you! 🤗
Good grief! Your stamp stash is unbelievable! Wow! Fabulous project that I can’t wait to get started on! Thank you!
Thank you so much! That was a lucky find at a second hand shop
Oh my gosh……what an imagination you have. I would have never believed it possible of anyone but you! So cute!!!! ❤️. It just goes on and on…..like pulling a rabbit out of several hats!
Nat ❤ anything you do, I always love! You’re so creative and hilarious. I always joke with people saying I attend KZhead University to learn about all sorts of stuff in life. So, you’re my FAVORITE teacher and Treasure Books is my favorite class 📚 👩🏾🎓
My goodness, I just adore you. 😍🥰 Mini belts, Schwarzenegger accent, and all. Thank you for brightening our day and sharing how to make this gorgeous journal. ❤️
😊 thank you
I love these types of journals because you are also recycling. I love to make something out of something that would just be thrown away. Absolutely love this journal!
Thank you so much!
Guardo i tuoi video come quando si va a teatro e si assiste ad uno spettacolo. E alla fine ci si commuove anche. Ti adoro.❤
Please stop!😩 I cant keep up with all your creativity! Just joking, please never stop! You bring so much creative joy to my world! Thank you! The piece with the man and the woman you clipped on to the JJ, do you have a tutorial on how to make them? I love it!
Natasa, your ability to come up with resourceful ideas for new projects is truly impressive. Even from everyday objects like a brown paper bag, you manage to conjure up the most imaginative and functional junk journals. Your inspirational thinking is something that truly motivates me every day with innovative adaptable ideas! 💯❤
Oh Natasha, another unique and creative creation. I love the result. A viewer commented making them out of lunch bags for teacher gifts which is a great suggestion. I like that yours looks like a purse. I am going to make one and cover the handle with fabric. TFS ❤Nebraska
Glue it dowwwwnnn! broke down laughing listening on my phone while traveling home from work.
You lady amaze me with your imagination and talent! I am so inspired with every tutorial you share with us. There are no words!!! All I can say is Thankyou. Lots of love Lynne (NorthEast England) 💐💫👏🌹🌈
Thank you so much!
Absolutely genius! Yes, add mini belts to your repertoire!
Thanks! Will do!
YOU'RE MY FAVORITE!!!!!!! 😊❤ You have a hilarious sense of humor! Loved your Arnold impressions! You're an absolutely brilliant creator! Thank you for all you share. You're endlessly inspire me. I appreciate you so much! ❤️
Hahaha, nice Schwarzenegger voice. I love, love, love this project. My sister-n-laws birthday is next month and this will be a perfect gift for her. Thank you Natasa. I love your projects and never miss a video. 🙂♥️
Thank you so much!
Lady you did it again. You made a paper bag into something functional and very classy. 😊
Thank you so much!
Mama needs some Bling on her buckle strap✨.....You're so funny...Thank you for the chuckles, I enjoy your commentary and/or instructions...................😻
😊 thank you
And at 1:29, I can just name the #intro as the video itself... And just ask the question... Who else can do this? 'Cuz I admit, 'Not me!' This girl was made to do this stuff!! PeriodT!!! "Stunning!!"❤❤❤
Thank you so much!!
Your creativity is indeed boundless! I always look forward to your tutorials. Thank you, Natasha!
Thank you so much!
Hi Natasa! I had a dream that I was down in Australia visiting you at your house and you were showing me round and I briefly got to meet your husband. Then we went outside for a walk and the sidewalk was made of Formica and I said, ooh your trees are so pretty! Haha! It was so good to “see” you and hopefully some day we can meet in real life! ❤😂
I am a huge fan and have watched all your videos and done many projects based on them. Thank you for sharing all your lovely hard work with us all! ❤
Your designs are like eye candy to me! I love a lot of different styles, but yours is the one I like the most. Beautiful work❤❤❤
On saturday april 27 2024 at our Artiste gathering, we talked about now wonder filled we enjoy and get inspired by your videos.
Oh Natasa you always amaze me! Once again thank you so very much for sharing your incredible talent with all of us.
Thank you so much!
WOW! No comment needed!! Is all there to see! Beautiful!
Thank you very much!
I love how you always make an effort to show and explain that you don't need all the fancy tools and materials, even though you have them. Its really encouraging and makes me more creative!
Thank you very much!
You are so amazing! I feel so empowered to do my own art. Thank you so much for giving of your self, your time, and your talents. Truly truly appreciate you!
My most favorite creator ❤❤❤ I wish you were on everyday! That is beautiful!
Thank you 🤗🤗🤗
My son just came home from Indonesia and brought me these amazing sturdy bags! Now I know what I’m going to do with them! Thank you!
Simply unique, beautiful and easy. Thank you for sharing these amazing idea on how to recycle a paper bag that would surely go to the trash. Natasha you're so talented and as for the Arnold Schwarzenegger's voice, OMG you're so funny. I wish he can watch this video 😂😂😂!!!
You're the first person I've seen who actually uses real junk stuff and makes it look really fantastic, rather than just reused junk stuff, decorated. In other words, you end up with a real professional look.
That is so awesome. I love how the belt turned out. Who would have thought those tattoos would be so beautiful and work so good. The tags you were gifted are so beautiful as well. ❤
Oh my goodness. You are simply amazing. This is so awesome. You are a wonderful teacher. And you had me cracking up with your Arnold voice.
So creative. Words cannot describe your unique creative talents.
Oh my gosh! You come up with the neatest things. And you could do the same thing with lesser bags but just leaving the handles on. Thank you so much. 😊
Yes! Thank you!
This is indeed a GLORIOUS BEAUTY !!!!!! 👏👏👏👏👍👍👍👌👌🎉🎉🎉
Thank you ❤️
Aw I adore this. I love your tutorials. Your explanations are superb. I giggled at your Arnie impression. You sounded Scottish like me😂🏴FABULOUS as always❤❤
Ohhh my goodness!! You are definitely the Queen of making the best Junk Journals ever!!! I LOVE LOVE ALL the ideas you come up with!! Thank you sooo much for sharing your creativity with us❤
Thanks so much 😊
I love this. The thing is when I try to make one of your projects, it NEVER looks as nice as yours does. Maybe I'm not as neet no matter how hard I try. I don't know. But, anyway I love all you do, please never stop. Thank you for sharing these awesome projects. ❤
What an amazing idea and you have decorated it beautifully. Natasha, your creativity and originality is just fabulous. Thank you so much for sharing, enjoy your day.
Thank you so much!
You are such a joy to listen to. Everything on your nerves and your Arnold voice truly made me chuckle. Thank you for being you.
Thank you :)
Wow! What a most brilliant, most beautiful genious master piece project!!! ❤❤❤❤
Thank you! Cheers!
Tip: you can paint your buckles with nail polish to get the right color you want. It works on metal too.
God I love watching your videos! Such an inspiration. ❤❤❤ I love the up-cycling /recycling of all variations of materials. I also "save" various materials and always got crap for that. "Hoarding" materials from all your daily life is now permanently excused 😊 thank you!
Thanks! You are the best jj tutor I've seen yet!
I can't even get through the Intro without saying OMG!!!
Thank you!!!
Someone has asked me for a GIANT folio-type journal (12x18!! I have to raid the backs of my art tablets for the chipboard!) and I'm looking for all kinds of ideas to fill it. You are inspiring indeed!! Having a ball watching you create magic out of ordinary items. 🤩
Natasha, you break my heart. I just left the scrapbook-area to start in miniature painting, speedpainting and creating landscapes for table top, tainted grail, nemesis and so on. It was a challange, but I am already in and the community is way more pleasant and honest. You and a canadian lady were the only ones that really made me happy. Watching this wonderful project...I think, in between, I am going to make some little things for friends like this creative idea you are presenting again!!! People like you are probably better of in Australia, but do you sometimes still get kind of homesick? I wish you the best this world has to offer and send you hugs from Berlin! Love Holly
Hi Natasha, thank you for inspiring us to be creative, use what is available. This is a super idea!
Off topic- would you consider doing a video about how you do your nails, what polish you like, etc! They are always gorgeous!!💕
30:46 “Yes-Please” for the tutorials on buckled mini belts (closures for journals). If you could add to that cleating your own buckles (with layers of cardstock, for example) that’d be awesome. DIY buckle expert? 29:38 I recon silver buckles can be changed to gold buckles with some sanding block, primer and gold gilding wax. I love anything designed to be able to be transformed, converted, reversed, dual-purposed, detached…. In clothing, furniture, storage, etc. I keep such ideas on a dedicated section in Pinterest and am pinning this video there as well. This particular transformer is a must do for any future trips worth documenting in style. Functional ephemera/journaling pages converted back to a usable bag -- oh, simply wonderful.
I have a paper bag waiting for this, I have been saving it for something I guess this is it! They are hard to come by these days. Love these!
Natasha Schwarzenegger, world renowned expert in mini belts !😂 ❤
Hehe I love it!! ❤️
This is awesome!! I make inserts using gift bags or shopping bags & little lunch bags. Mine are sloppy - more like a birds nest! LOL I feel like this is what I was TRYING to say!! you always make things next level beautiful. I can’t wait ti make one like yours . You are so creative. TYFS
Oh my goodness Natasha you are amazing as always. Your sense of humour makes me laugh, glue it down😂but most of all this paper bag turned out to be perfection. Your creativity and your ideas are ( in my humble opinion) one of a kind. Really gorgeous! ❤I enjoy your videos so much and you brighten my day. Thank you 👍👏🏻👏🏻🤩💕
WOW!! Natasha ! This is so pretty!! I can’t wait to make this for my grown niece! She will love it!! Your creativity is amazing ❤ Thank you so much! 🩷🩷
Love this, Natasa! I've seen other projects with paper bags, all so clever. What I liked most about this, was how each bit you did was such a simple little project, not much embellishment. Yet when you put it all together it looks so sumptuous and extravagant 🥰Even the tags were just shaped and stitched. I do have to fight the urge to over-embellish 😄
Your sense of humor literally makes me lol 😂 I love this project. Very creative. I have a bag just like that, that has also been sitting folded up in the same way. Now I have some ideas on what to do with it. TFS! ❤
Your creativity knows no bounds! So darn cute!
Thank you! 😊
Funny, I just made a belt for an envelope journal using a vintage mother of pearl buckle just like your tortoise shell one 👍❤️ You figured it out perfectly of course! 😊
Luv, luv, luved this! ❤
Beautifully done!!!
oh, I love this!!🥰 You're so inspirational. and creative.
Thank you! Cheers!
I absolutely love this!!!
So clever!
Hi Natasha 😊 the queen of recycling !!! 👍👍👍💜💜💜😊😊😊🇦🇷🇦🇷🇦🇷
Hey neighbour ❤, I just love the ASMR at the start of your videos and you just jump right in, no um or ah-ing. You've given me another use for my paper bags, careful how you say, pocket pocket pocket, it can sound like something else. F it f it f it.😂❤. Bless Banjo's furry socks.🐕🇦🇺❤❤❤✂️
🤣🤣 thank you ❤️
Only when it doesn't work, Natasha, 😂 Webbing, is a fusible fabric you can iron on to thinner fabric like silk to help strengthen it , quite often instructions, or as I call them, destructions suggest to use a lighter to stop edges from fraying. Faux tatoos can also be applied to regular paper. Fun for junk journals. ❤❤❤🇦🇺
I thought the Glue it down was pretty good Schwartzeneger. Love him by the way. Love this bag journal so cute.
Not only creative but funny. I really like this tutorial
Thank you ❤️