Friday, 20 January 2012

Making a Journal from Greetings Cards Tutorials are Done!

I feel like the title not only needs a capital 'D', but the whole 'DONE' in capitals. My oh my these videos have taken soooooo much effort, I didn't realise.
The journals are VERY simple in principle and to create so I had no idea the videos would take me so much longer than usual, but they are done now. Whoop!!
So if you want to know how to make one of these art books from your recycling I will be uploading the tutorials on my youtube channel tonight.
The tutorial will be in two parts, so the second half might have to be uploaded tomorrow, as we have notoriously bad internet connection around here on Friday evenings...but the three steps in the first video are enough to keep you going I'm sure :)
If you do head over please hit the 'like' on the video or leave me a comment so I know that they were worth all that effort :)
After these go up I have two more video tutorials I am going to show you, one is on 5 different mini books to make to put into the pockets of this journal, then the final one is the making of those chunky beads you can see on the spine. But it might be a few days, or more, before I get these up as I feel my eyes need a break from the editing machine lol
Dont forget the yellow journal is in this giveaway, linking with Paint Party Friday, Studio Sneak Peek and Artists in Blogland so I can see what everyone else is up to, much love Jennibellie xxx
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64 comments:

  1. HeARTworks20 January 2012 at 11:18

    Fabulous! What great journals you've made! They look awesome all together like that! Patsy from
    HeARTworks

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  2. Anonymous20 January 2012 at 11:36

    The most fun ever. I just want to dive into one and play awhile. xox Corrine

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  3. pauline20 January 2012 at 13:29

    Jenny, your journals are fabulous. Colour is obviously one of your great strengths. These look like so much fun to make. I've always wanted to learn about handmade books, or book binding, so i'll be watching for those videos.
    Thanks for sharing such beautiful work.
    xoxo

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  4. carol l mckenna20 January 2012 at 14:09

    Wow! Awesome journals ~ soooo many too ~ when do you sleep? ~namaste, carol (Share the Creative Journey) Happy PPF ~

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  5. Victoria20 January 2012 at 14:57

    Wow!! Gorgeous and dazzling and so exquisite..such eye-candy..I love your work! You are fabulous!!
    Beautiful!!
    happy wkd friend!
    Victoria

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  6. Rita20 January 2012 at 16:55

    Oh, wow! I am excited to see these...all of them! That's a lot of work. Thanks so much. :):)

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  7. carlarey20 January 2012 at 17:44

    Wow, each one of these deserves to be lingered over for hours.

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  8. 505whimsygirl20 January 2012 at 17:48

    I'm lovin' these journals. I believe this is my first visit to your blog. I will definitely check out the videos as I've been interested in bookbinding - it just looks so hard.

    Thanks for the peek!

    Kay

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  9. Faye20 January 2012 at 18:38

    What a novel idea, Jennibelle! they are beautiful.

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  10. aprilmariecole.blogspot.com20 January 2012 at 19:22

    These are beautiful!
    Thank you for sharing your talents :]
    Looking forward to the videos...
    ((hugs))

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  11. Roberta20 January 2012 at 19:51

    These journals look wonderful and I'll be sure to pop over and watch the videos this weekend while I'm relaxing and DH is watching sports...lol I've been hesitant to do videos as well because they are very time consuming so I so hear you on this post. It's like blogging...alot more work to make great photos and posts than people recognize. Have a wonderful weekend and thanks for sharing your amazing talents. Fondly, Roberta
    www.loveshackliving.com

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  12. Anne Butera20 January 2012 at 19:55

    Your journals look great! And what a wonderful idea to video the process and share it!!

    Happy PPF!

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  13. GlorV120 January 2012 at 20:07

    Wow, these are fabulous and I'm definitely going to see the video. Great work. You should be very proud of yourself. Happy PPF!

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  14. WrightStuff20 January 2012 at 20:19

    Ooh these look amazing. Watching the vids is going on my to do list for this weekend!

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  15. GlorV120 January 2012 at 20:25

    I had to come back to let you know that your video on the cards and making journals out of them is fantastic. Looking forward to number two. Excellent.

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  16. Christine20 January 2012 at 20:27

    They look beautiful and I love that the beautiful cards can be re-purposed

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  17. Serena Lewis20 January 2012 at 20:51

    I am amazed at your talent! Those journals are works of art in themselves...beautiful and full of interest! I'm looking forward to watching the tutorials. I might actually get around to making some journals this year.

    Thanks so much! xo

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  18. Anonymous20 January 2012 at 20:58

    Beautiful idea - they turned out wonderful!
    Thanks for sharing...

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  19. Anonymous20 January 2012 at 20:59

    Beautiful idea - and they turned out wonderful...

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  20. Mary20 January 2012 at 20:59

    Beautiful idea - they turned out wonderful!
    Thanks for sharing...

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  21. Tracey FK20 January 2012 at 21:55

    Setting aside some time to head over to youtube this afternoon... you have trumped washing the floors.... so thanks for the excuse to put it off for another day and for giving me some wonderful inspiration to boot... your journals are just so awesome and I love the beaded edges/ binding thingies... can't wait to see how to do that...xx

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  22. bohemiannie! art20 January 2012 at 23:27

    Oh so gorgeous! And you are oh so generous. Thank you Jennibellie!

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  23. Carin Winkelman20 January 2012 at 23:46

    Absolutely fantastic! What an amount of work it must be to make something like this. I really appreciate you going through the trouble of showing us. Thank you so much! Look forward to the 'sequel'.

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  24. Mary C. Nasser21 January 2012 at 00:30

    Gorgeous, gorgeous, gorgeous!
    Love visiting your blog on Friday, so became your newest lovely blog follower today! :)

    Happy PPF!!
    Mary
    Mixed-Media Map Art

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  25. peggy aplSEEDS21 January 2012 at 01:02

    your journals look awesome with all the colors and different cards. i'm off to see your videos. thanks for taking the time to make them. thanks for sharing,
    hugs, peggy aplSEEDS

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  26. Jenn Girl21 January 2012 at 01:54

    What wonderful books! My daughter has been asking me how to make books just like these! I'll have to watch your video for sure!

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  27. Crystal21 January 2012 at 03:04

    Wow, these journals are fantastic! :-)

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  28. Jen @Sadie Inspired21 January 2012 at 03:36

    You have been so busy! They are beautiful and I love all the bright colors. Looking forward to watching the videos and hope you get some rest! :) xoxo Have a beautiful weekend.

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  29. Ayala Art21 January 2012 at 04:59

    These journals are such a feast for the eyes!

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  30. linda (dots n doodles)21 January 2012 at 12:52

    Wow, these journals are brilliant and I can imagine the time it has taken to do them. Briefly caught your first video last night, exciting, but will visit again with more time.

    You have remimded me that I have a stash of old birthday cards saved from over the years in a box somewhere, which I must now fish out and put to good use. I knew there was a reason why I had not thrown them away!

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  31. Ann B21 January 2012 at 13:27

    Just viewed the video, so clever and original. Love your vids and the journals

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  32. Lisa Graham 21 January 2012 at 14:51

    I watched part I, but I don't see Part II...I will keep looking. Loved it and it is very helpful and inspirational. Thank you for taking all that time to show us Jennibellie!

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  33. Unknown21 January 2012 at 16:33

    Wow!! Going to watch it!!

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  34. Gwen21 January 2012 at 18:08

    These are just amazing...thank you for the tutorial, I am just on my way over to view the videos. xx

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  35. ANNE21 January 2012 at 18:43

    Cool idea. I love those journals.

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  36. KitB21 January 2012 at 19:46

    Thank you for watching my video, Gal, and can't wait to see your full video series! I am now following your Blog, too, so I won't miss anything. I admire your talent and you seem to have such fun with your creations! x KitB

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  37. Mandy21 January 2012 at 21:19

    i seriously want to touch these and turn and check out every page...wonderful...xxx

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  38. emily21 January 2012 at 23:35

    Hi, I've been visiting your blog for quite a while now, and you have inspired me so much! I'm currently working on cereal bar box journal number three, and I can't wait to try the Christmas Card journal too - the videos were brilliant. Thank you for sharing all your lovely work:)

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  39. Margo21 January 2012 at 23:53

    Fabulous! Such talent!

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  40. Anonymous22 January 2012 at 00:47

    You know, I reckon people would pay good money if this was a class - wonderful! Have you ever used dental floss to bind journals?? X

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  41. SHERI COOK22 January 2012 at 01:55

    Your JOURNALS are fabulous!
    Colors and textures so rich and alive.
    Happy PPF!
    Sheri Cook/HappyHorseStudio

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  42. Jennifer {Studio JRU}22 January 2012 at 03:00

    Oh these are great! I love all the colors and the textures. They turn into such a beautiful book! Looking forward to taking a look at the tutorials. I can imagine how much work they are to make! Thanks so much for sharing! :)

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  43. Daniele Valois22 January 2012 at 05:17

    I am actually making a journal tomorrow out of cards! How funny! I am off to watch your video! I love all your videos!!!

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  44. Dani Cristina22 January 2012 at 10:54

    Eu fiz um tour pelo seu blog,eu estou apaixonada por isso!!!!É lindo.
    Eu amei descobrir você e a sua arte.
    Eu amo tintas e cores!
    Beijos do Brazil.

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  45. Ildiko22 January 2012 at 13:28

    Stunning work Jennybellie!
    exciting and inspiring!loved your first tutorial!
    will look forward to see you soon!

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  46. EVA22 January 2012 at 21:44

    Very pretty journals! Congratulations on adding video and video editing to your set of skills!

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  47. Melisa23 January 2012 at 17:57

    These journals are gorgeous! Thank you for taking the considerable time to make a tutorial!

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  48. Linda26 January 2012 at 22:35

    I too am looking forward to seeing the videos - I have a stack of old cards that need a project to use!

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  49. Miek1 May 2012 at 20:52

    This is so cool ! LOVE the recycling of the cards . Thank you so much for charing this!!

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  50. Amber8 May 2012 at 14:09

    This is just AWSOME!! Seen the video's more than once and for sure will make one.... (GOT to have one!!)
    Came on your site/blog b accident and regret that I didnt find you sooner hahahaha...
    Love your work, love your video's. Greetings from Holland!

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  51. Tattoomommie9 May 2012 at 17:10

    Wahhhh my phone won't let me watch videos :( They look adorable!

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  52. Conelmate28 May 2012 at 00:36

    awesome!

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  53. Anonymous2 July 2012 at 02:06

    Just found you, and love your videos and work. YThank you so much! You are soooo creative.

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  54. Cindy13 July 2012 at 18:34

    I just found your video tutorials and studio. Thank you so much for sharing your creative spirit and ideas. I just finished making a greeting card journal. You make it look so easy, but the beading on the spine was very difficult. I really like your ideas and it was great fun. Thank you for posting your videos, they were awesome! I will keep checking back and hope you had an awesome holiday in Venice!

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  55. spot on white pants10 November 2012 at 12:06

    This is so cool! It's perfect project for a craft group I go to.

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  56. Johnson21 November 2012 at 11:19

    Your collections are amazing.
    It is such a beautiful images and the sentences.
    I found here very entertaining and awesome things.
    Thanks
    Video Greeting cards

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  57. Pamela10 December 2012 at 14:36

    Found you through Esther at estherscardcreations. I'm so thrilled she linked here--love, love these journals.

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  58. Pumpy5 January 2013 at 13:09

    Beautiful going over to you tube. You sure have me jumping around this afternoon LOL.

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  59. Unknown21 January 2013 at 07:15

    Very Awesome. Was not sure what I was going to do with all my cards. I will have to try this. I am also a new blog follower. I follow your youtube as well. Love your work.

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  60. Unknown16 November 2013 at 07:04

    Those are just wonderful. Looks easy to do too. I think I am confident enough to try i sometime.

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  61. Martha Rose18 March 2014 at 19:27

    Your Greetings Cards video gave me the answer for what to do with the cards my mother saved over the years. I had just kept them in boxes, knowing they were precious but no clue about how to turn them into something that would make them readily available to enjoy by others. Mother would have loved seeing them in a book. She also collected postcards. Any ideas about what to do with them? (P.S. I've also made a couple of books with other cards that didn't need to be kept intact. - love the results!)

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  62. Unknown21 March 2015 at 00:22

    Beautiful journals! I have been keeping my cards and plan to follow you video. You projects are always amazing and look forward to watching them!

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  63. Anonymous29 May 2016 at 01:53

    Just now seeing your videos and they're wonderful! Thank you so much for sharing. Can't wait to make one. Or two...

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    birthday greetings

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