Marion Ginbey Hi Marion! I love your comment, it makes me so happy you got a little inspiration from the video! That's such awesome news. One day at a time my friend....and you'll get back on track. TFW and offering this awesome comment. Hugs from Oregon! Joanne

Sherri Reeves Hi Sherri....thank you so much! I had to update because the chipmunk one bugged me! Hope this one was better and more helpful. TFW and always taking the time to comment. Joanne

Jean Whittaker hi Jean, welcome to my channel - SO glad you found me. I hope you find some inspiration and fun you can use. I have been using a magazine as a journal now for almost two years and absolutely love it. You might also enjoy my video on making a Traveler's Notebook using a magazine. Please let me know if you have ANY questions. I will have a May flip up in the next few days. Hope you will be back to watch. Joanne

ila boyd Hi ila! SO happy to hear you're having fun in your journal. My 2016 journal rolled slightly, but given the volume of tip-ins etc., I had in the journal, no wonder right?! I still love everything about it though and wouldn't trade it for anything....sounds like you feel the same way - YAY! TFW and commenting. Joanne

Alternating from front, then the back, then the middle and so on really helps the spine from rolling. Dede Willingham taught me that 😊

Debbie's Journals Hi Debbie! Thank you so much. I will be moving into the new journal in July, can't wait to get started. TFW and for always supporting thru comments 👍. You rock. Joanne

Hi Diamond Lee!! oh YAY...that's fantastic news....I love when people feel inspired and want to get going on their project. I will be doing a flip of June in about a week, so hope you'll be back for that. If you have any questions, please just ask. TFW and commenting. Joanne

Karen Sallows Hi Karen.....aw, thank you so much! I love making these and I look forward to working in mine everyday....I should have the May flip up in a couple of weeks. Hope to see you then. Joanne

Oh I am so excited to hear you are going to create a magazine journal....I hope you love it like I do mine! One thing I would like you to watch if you have a few minutes is this video :kzfaq.info/get/bejne/aMhiq7JluLGWfXU.html where I highlight the five tips I've learned about magazine journaling. I think it will be helpful to you before you start creating your journal. I've learned alot since I published the REBOOT video and share it with you in that video. TFW! Please let me know if you have any questions. xoxo Joanne

Lynn Barth Hi Lynn, thank you so much! What an awesome comment and such a great way to start my day, thank you! Let me know if you have any questions, I am here to help. TFW and commenting. Hope you will come back for the May flip in a few weeks! Joanne

Sandra Tucker Thank you so much Sandra.....that's very kind and much appreciated. TFW. Joanne

Rhea D Hi Rhea! Thanks so much...you're right - so many options with a magazine! I love using them. TFW and commenting. Joanne

Janet Visochi-Baum Hi Janet! YAY! So happy you found my channel - welcome! I am happy to have you here. I am currently starting to work on the July flip, so stay tuned for that. Any questions? Please just ask. TFW. Joanne

YAY - that's awesome Emily!!! Thanks for letting me know. I'm curious - how are you using this for a scavenger hunt journal!? Sounds super interesting. Joanne

Thanks for sharing this with me Emily! This would be a perfect journal for the Scavenger Hunt! Love that idea - so happy you mentioned it and for including the video! xxoo Joanne

Marlene Brockmann Hi Marlene! What a wonderful comment to wake up to this a.m.! Thank you so much for your kind words. So happy to hear you have made a magazine journal - awesome! Don't worry if your pages have a few ripples, you won't even notice it when you start covering up your pages. A couple suggestions that might help you....use a soft cloth (like an old t-shirt) to burnish and smooth your pages. Also put your journal under a stack of books to weigh it down. This will also help flatten it a bit. I have been using my magazine journal now for 2 years and I still love it! It sounds like you have several brilliant ideas for the use of your journal, all of which will be fun! TFW and leaving the awesome comment. ❤️ Joanne

Sybil LeBer Oh Sybil that's excellent news! First, hope you have a great time and second....your magazine journal will hold tons of stuff! Have you had a chance to check out the Israel travel journal video? If not, it might be helpful in preparing your travel journal. TFW...let me know if you have any questions. Joanne

Thanks! I'll check it out.

Hi Gina.....can you see me??? I'm doing a happy dance over here by your awesome, super sweet comment! Thank you so much. I'm with you on the art and glue part....my fav! I love finding the images that represent my thoughts and words! TFW and offering the fabulous comment. xxoo Joanne

lol, that's wonderful! 😍😍😎

fran rogo Hi Fran - wow, thank you for your kind comment, it really made my day...happy dance going on over here! TFW and commenting. Joanne

H iGigiDiane! Oh thank you - your comment made my morning!! I just sent you an message via Instagram because I saw your message regarding the printer I use. Unfortunately it's not showing up on KZfaq so I can't answer...but check your Instagram message. I absolutely love my magazine journals - they are perfect for me since I really don't have alot going on in my life, so doing a one week spread at a time works perfectly! I'll be putting up an October flip in the next few days, so stay tuned! Thanks so much for watching and leaving such a kind comment. xxoo Joanne

Hi Amber! It sounds like the magazine journal will work perfect for your garden journal! I've used a magazine journal for several different types of things, including a travel journal. It works perfectly. I've sent you the grid/date file, but if you have any questions, please just ask. You have my email and I'm here to help. TFW and taking the time to comment. Have fun in your new journal. Joanne

Hi Sandy! You are so darn sweet - thank you for awesome message! It totally made my day! I understand what you mean about looking at your journal instead of adding to it. I've done that too. Have you had a chance to look at my office journal video? I am currently using it and love it. Oh and if you haven't had a chance, check out my new journal for 2018 that I'm using....loving it!!! TFW and let me know if you have any questions at all. xoxoxo Joanne

Hi Debbie! Thank you so much. I am in love with magazine journaling! I love using a magazine, even when I have some trouble with a particular magazine! There's always a fix for the problem. If you have any questions, please just ask. I'm here to help and I want to help make your journaling a success. TFW. Joanne

Elizren Indeed! I think I might add coffee and chocolate to that list to complete the perfection! Joanne

Cool Crafty Creations oh no need to use a Sunset magazine, use whatever you have.....I am not sure where you live, but Sunset is a west coast magazine. Oprah, Real Simple, Martha’s Stewart Living, do you have any of those? Really, just use what you have. Joanne

craftyhodges I’m in Texas! Yep, we’ve got all those! Thanks!

Crystal Wilburn Hi Crystal! Thanks so much. I hope you try making one because they are super fun and, be warned, addictive to make! I've already made 4!!!! TFW and please let me know if you have any questions. Joanne

Hi again Crystal....I meant to tell you that if you like this journal type, you might also like the Traveler's Notebook magazine edition. It is even more fun to make and use! Here's the link for that video. Joanne kzfaq.info/get/bejne/mMujjaypya-clIk.html

LOL! I know what you mean about them being expensive! You can also check with your local library as they frequently give them away or charge a very minimal amount for old magazines. Thrift store, doctor offices, beauty salons - so many places you can pick up magazines. This is by far my favorite way to journal - I hope you give it a try and enjoy it too. TFW and commenting. Joanne

Hi Heidi! Hi Zoe! Thanks so much. Hope you're enjoying the videos and finding some inspiration! Thanks so much for watch and commenting. xxoo Joanne

Zoe made her own video for me I was well excited. X

Hi Kimberly....LOL - it's probably a good reminder for all of us..including me! I am just so in love with the feel of the journal as it gets fuller and bigger, it keeps me going! TFW and commenting. Joanne

Thank you so much!! I've been magazine journaling for over 3.5 years and absolutely love it! Let me know if you have any questions. TFW! Joanne

Hey Jennifer! Oh the class was super fun! There was about 25 people and I certainly learned alot - teaching both the magazine journal and TN journal to all different skill sets. I think I will be including video on my May flip...so stay tuned for that! TFW......xxoo Joanne

Hey Corinne - it looks like you had some time today to watch KZfaq and you're catching up! So great to have you back at my channel...thank you. I HAD to remake the video because the last one I had to speed up so fast I sounded like a chipmunk....it was time for the reboot. TFW. Joanne

Hi Curly6606! Thank you SO much for your awesome comment! You made my morning. I understand what you mean about having a beautiful journal and being afraid to use it....no worries with the magazine. I do hope you give this a try because it's super easy and really fun! If you want a small format, perhaps a Traveler's Notebook (in magazine format) would work better. Either way, I do hope you take the time to journal and get those memories down on paper! TFW and taking the time to comment....xxx ooo Joanne

Hi that was a quick reply thank you. What another great idea about the travelers notebook. Now to get past the" what to write" syndrome

What to write - I know that can be hard...I struggled with it too until I realized this was MY journal and I can put in it whatever I want. SO I generally just document things I want to remember about the week. Weather, national events, funny stories, a memory that pops up, conversations with friends/spouse, photos, dog stories (always!), poems, "to do" lists, accomplishments, books I'm reading and the list goes on and on! Does that help? I have a week in the life series I did quite a while ago - perhaps that will spark something for you. Here's a link to the first video in the series....just have fun! That's the most important thing. Joanne kzfaq.info/get/bejne/apNgqsuD2ri5oas.html

FierceMommyCrafts Hi Richalyn! Love your name! Your comment makes me super happy, my goal is to teach and inspire. If you have any questions, please just ask, I am here to help. TFW. Joanne

Hi Sandra! YAY - so happy you're inspired to give journal making a try. I hope you like it! I am totally hooked. If you have any questions, please just let me know, I'm here to help. TFW. Joanne

Hi Crystal. Please drop me an email at: craftyhodges@gmail.com and I'll get the files out to you. Joanne

craftygirl purple62 Thank you so much. Please send me an email at craftyhodges@gmail.com. and I send you the file. Thanks. Joanne

You're welcome and ok

CraftyAddict thank you so much, such an awesome comment and a good suggestion on a video idea. I will look into that and see if I can figure out the best way to show this. TFW and the great suggestion. Joanne

teri reed Hi Teri! You could absolutely do that! I haven't only because I use this for my weekly journaling and really need a clean page, BUT I would definitively do that in my collage / glue book. You should give it a try, I think you will like the results. You probably know this, but it's called reverse collage. Have fun - I want to see what you create! ❤️❤️❤️ Joanne

Hi Julierose! Yes, that's exactly what I do....basically half on one side of the page and half on the other. It will also help reinforce your edges and keep your paper from lifting if you didn't quite get enough glue on the edge - PLUS, it looks awesome when closed!! LOL....hope you're having fun. xoxo Joanne

LOL....really? That's funny. It's been there for the last 4 months....but you maybe don't notice it with everything else that's usually on the page! TFW and commenting....May flip up in a couple of weeks! Joanne

just need to go back and study the pages some more!! There's enough on the page where you could actually go back and look and see different things each time...LOVE IT!!!!

yomamadawg365 I still find things on the pages I forgot about - and I made them!! LOL.

too funny!!

Sandra Dawson Hi Sandra! Just drop me an email at: Craftyhodges@gmail.com. and I will be happy to send it to you. Thanks for watching the video - hope you enjoyed it. Joanne

craftyhodges I absolutely love the videos!!

Thanks so much! don't forget to send me an email so I can get the file out to you. Joanne

craftyhodges I sent it!

Got it....I think there was a lag time in delivery. Preparing your email response now. Joanne

Marci JLo Vallun Hi Marci, I don't think you're doing anything wrong....you are not going to have perfectly aligned pages because the center pages will start to push out...totally natural process because of the volume. If it's bugging you, the next time you might want to take some pages out, so you give the spine some room to grow. I'm hoping it doesn't bother you too much. If you look at mine, it's doing the same thing. Does that help? Joanne

Thank you so much Joanne, it doesn't bother me but was keen to know if you experienced the same! I am happy then! Love, love🥀

Marci JLo Vallun GREAT.....so happy to hear you're happy.

Kelly Macisso hi Kelly! Welcome to my channel and thank you for subscribing! So happy you are making a magazine journal. Let's get to your question. Are you using a glue stick? Do not use a wet glue. It will warp your page. If you are using a glue stick, be sure to apply a generous amount, especially around the perimeter. Hold your paper taunt and start putting it down by lining it up on the outside edge of your magazine. Gently start to roll it down toward the center. Then burnish it down well with a soft cloth, paying particular attention to the edges. It will eventually dry and you shouldn't see any bubbling. I also regularly weigh my journal down under heavy books. A good thing to do while your pages are drying. It does take a little practice to apply the paper, but within 2-3 sheets, you will get the hang of it. Hope that helps...if not, ask more questions...that's why I am here. Joanne

craftyhodges Thank you for your quick reply! You're so sweet :) I will have to practice more with the gluing- it's sitting under some books now!

Kelly Macisso Oh good, that will help flatten it out. Also be sure you burnish it, that helps spread the glue and gets rid of any bumps. Let me know how it goes. Joanne

So how does your journal look this morning Kelly? Better? Joanne

craftyhodges Yes! It seems the flattening helped a lot and the wrinkles don't bother me. Trying out some scrapbook papers first, but may want to use some plainer paper too. Not quite ready to attempt the cover yet! 😳 but so far so good! 👌🏼

Just Me Hi there! The magazine grows as you start to fill it....so you might have heard me say I started with the Sunset magazine I showed and the finished journal is how it grew! That’s why reinforcing is critical. Hope that helps. Joanne

@@craftyhodges Thanks!

Hi Vici! Welcome to my channel - I'm so glad you're here. Can you elaborate a bit - not sure what you mean about using strips of fabric.....I'm sure you probably can, but not sure where you want to substitute them... Let me know and I'll see if I can help you.....TFW! Joanne

I often use strips of muslin, or other cotton fabric, strips about the width if the regular washi tape that I have ripped off the edge of the fabric. It is much cheaper than washi and give the inside edges of the pages a unique look. Is this enough of a reinforcement?

Vici Holbrook Hey Vinci! Yes, I think that would work just fine..it would be stronger that the washi for sure. I would be concerned about the bulk, so maybe use it every other page? BTW...although I used a Magnolia journal here, do not use one...they fall apart and be sure our magazine is glued, not stapled. If you have any other questions, please just ask. TFW. Merry Christmas! Xxoo Joanne

Thank you for answering me. I will allow for the different weights of the fabrics and the washi tapes.

Hi Susan, YIKES - that is definitely too expensive! You must have access to clear packing tape or duct tape right? Those will work just fine. You just need a stronger type to help ensure everything is nice and secure. Regarding the glue, Elmers is not the same as PVA glue...PVA is really for bookbinding and is acid free. For this purpose, it should not matter at all, Elmer's will work just fine. Have fun creating your journal - I think you'll love it once you start working in it. I'll send you the grid file immediately. Watch you mail! Joanne

Thank you for reply Joanne, ahh so Elmer's is not like pva glue, I wondered as I was just about to buy some pva glue, quite difficult to find Elmer's glue here but I will take a look on line, I will check my email and thanks again :)) Susan

Hi Susan...now that I'm re-reading your question...are you really talking about the glue stick?

Glue stick and also the glue you squeeze out of bottle? :)

Use a good quality glue stick...UHU is also a good brand if you can find that and be sure to apply a good coating of glue stick and burnish well so your images and journal will stick well together. Other liquid glues you can use are Aileen's (if you can find that). PVA glue is basically archival, that's its main quality, but use whatever you can find that's relatively inexpensive. Joanne

Hey Lynn......sure, happy to help. I am assuming you are going to do a spread a week. Here we go: 6 month Option = 26 weeks *2(two page spread) = 52 pages + whatever you want in the front/back 12 month Option - 52 weeks *2 (two page spread) = 104 + whatever you want in front/back. Hope this helps...let me know if you need further help or explanation. Joanne

ahhh your the best!

always happy to help Lynn!

I loved it. You are too awesome

Grenae Thompson Hi Grenae! Thank you so much! Great news you found some helpful info in this video! The May flip will be up before you know. TFW. Joanne