People who share their knowledge and their creativity are jewels of our planet. Thank you for sharing all that you do. I have used two of your tutorials and I can't thank you enough. You are an amazing human being.

Great tutorial! Learned so much. Will have to watch several times to digest. I am 80 years old...but this us right up my alley. ❤

Thank you for nodding to your inspiration and then running absolutely wild with your fun and wonderfully inspirational self!

I have never seen a journal with a small spine. I just love this look. They are beautiful.

If I had to chose a queen of all the scrapbookers around the world (and I know many)... it was you!! You are my absolute, most favourite SCRAPQUEEN!. Your projects are always perfect, the way you describe everything is easy to follow, you provide many hints, you have a style close to mine (feeling for arts), you always surprise me and you activate me the most pleasant way I can imagine!!! What a way to get up in the morning. THANK YOU SO VERY MUCH !!!

This is the BEST tutorial I’ve seen….you are speaking my language with incorporating sewing, ribbons, lace, beads and buttons (oh my😅🤣) . I’ve made some journals, have been doing visual journaling and Bible journaling for about 10 yrs and have been watching videos to learn new things. (Also a lifelong crafter, quilter & fiber artist) Your step by step instructions, having them clearly printed out next to the project and explaining each step clearly is just awesome. Because this was posted a yr ago I don’t know if you’ll ever see this but I’m taking the time to comment because the final project captured my attention! I will make some of these as soon as I have the time! Just wonderful creativity and lovely sense of design. Beautiful without being overdone as so many of them seem to be! MANY THANKS!!!

Natasa, This has been the most wonderful video. What caught my eye to want to watch were the beads on the spine. I really like beading. I have had a fun ☺️ time. I felt like I was in a college class. I copied your notes, turned the video back on, taking notes and drawing myself more sketches, I'm older and it helps me to visually see my notes and pictures. I have all supplies and ready to go. Hehe. You have such a nice speaking voice 👏 easy to listen to. Are you a teacher? Thank you for sharing your video with us 😀. Be Blessed, Safe and Healthy, Grandma from the USA 🇺🇸

Don’t worry about it, your videos are just as clear as ever and I always found it very easy to follow. I’ve made this type of journals before, watched Jennibellie’s video ages ago. One additional thing I do is I sew my signatures together with straight stitch on sewing machine before tying them to the spine (after sniping the notches). I found it much easier to manipulate the tying when i don’t have to worry about the pages in the signature moving about. Plus it adds a little bit of loose thread, which is quite fun. I do agree that heavier weight paper works better for this, I used packaging cardboard for mine. Even though I’m experienced at this binding, it’s still fun to see your interpretation of it and get more ideas - love the part on adding fabric to the spine and doing the faux handmade paper look on the journal cover!

I am new.....Like Deb, feeling a bit overwhelmed with the possibilities. I am so impressed with the creative ideas. I had started to gather paper and snipids last week not knowing if I could even use them, I had also taken plain typing paper and used food coloring (took me the entire day mixing colors, drying, ripping edges to deckle and press ) to make faux homemade paper. I really really enjoyed making them and it was free because i had the supplies already. So there I sat, all these beautiful pages in pastel colors.....not knowing what to do with them. I figured they were too thin to add all that embelishment to so they sat on a pile of possibilities yet to be known until I saw this video. WOW! I have soooo many ideas now that I thought of as you went along that I cant wait to eat cereal, open junk mail and collect cardboards....(oh and to think for years I had tons and JUST threw it all away last year cleaning house) should have kept them, had some beautiful kleenex box cardboard.....Thanks so much.....now I have a reason to get out the new sewing machine and learn how to use that! 😆🤣🤣

Oh my gosh this journal is simply gorgeous

I remember years ago, the paper beads. I never gave them a go as I wasn't sure what I'd ever do with them. Now you've shown us the perfect use for them, thank you! I'll be off to find a tutorial of creating them now! I love these books, they are just beautiful with the open backs and beads and buttons on the spine. I love your tutorials, your way of showing exactly what and how to do each step makes it so easy to follow and learn from you. The diagrams you draw are so very helpful to me too. I really need that, to get it into my head. :) Thanks again, and hope you forever have awesome days creating beautiful things!

My kind of journal. No measuring and sewing. Looks so effective. Another fun project. Thank you 😊

Teacher. supreme! Thank you for all the written directions you included here and with all you tutorials---these make a world of difference. have a great week!

I love this - it feels like the very essence of what junk journaling is - from using materials you have around already to tapping into our artists' hearts. I have so many ideas!

I am feeling overwhelmed (with ideas, possibilities!) in the most positive, wonderful way!! The I -want-to-go-in-my-craft-room right now and try this way! ❤️ Natasa, thank you so much for another creative, inspiring video with clear directions and written instructions that can be referred back to…you truly inspire me to believe “the possibilities are endless” and make everything look easy and do-able as you break it down a step at a time! These are so lovely! Love everything about them and am excited to give it a go! Thank you so much for generously sharing with us always! ❤️🥰 I admire and appreciate you! Thank you.🙋🏻‍♀️☺️❤️

I just love watching your videos! You are so very concise, clear & I really appreciate you writing out the directions for us to screenshot them. You are so very creative & talented and I’m glad I discovered your channel! THANK YOU!!!!!

I love your work. You make it look so easy. Your tone is just right... Clear and precise.... You are always organized never having to go off screen bc you have forgotten something. Great great job. Thanks for sharing with us your ideas... From Louisiana...USA.

Thanks so much for showing us this new technique. I am always happy to see what you challenge us to try. Be well. 🖤😊

Wow such a grand way to learn something new. I absolutely love this spine exposed and embellished. Thanks beautiful for sharing your knowledge and creativity with us. 💌💟💖

I like the idea of wrapping the twine rather than poking holes and the pages turn easier. Thank you for sharing. The tip about the glue was great. Very very pretty and FUN!! That’s what it’s all about; having fun!! 🦋🎶🧚‍♀️🐞🐠🌻🌹🍄

I am making these journals with beading on the spine already for years and years . But I never had the grandiose idea to make a half spine. Superb!!! What a great idea. And of course I want to make it immediately and now I do not have a cerialbox in tbe house 😭😭😭used them all. I often cover my outsides with theabags wich look stunning. Thanks again for an AMAZING idea.

Wow! Saw these on Facebook had to watch, saved with everything else of yours. Thank you, stunning! Xx😁❤️

Ohhhh my Lord😍you did it again girl🥰Sometimes I feel empty but here comes Natasha with another wonderful, amazingly, beautiful and unique idea😱that blow my mind and glow my eyes 😍I LOVE IT LOVE IT LOVE IT 🥰 Thank you so much for sharing 😍you’re amazing 🥰!!!

You are the Best ever as always dear Natasha❤🌹❤ your inner beauty is reflected in everything you put out in the world . You reflect the brightest light and positive energy and it brigs us all a lot of joy 💐Tons of blessing to you and yours 🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼

These are lovely!! I will definitely try this one! You might want to consider a "Y" cut into the area of the spine instead of the "V" that you are using. You will get a better coverage of the cover edges, less bulk in the spine and an easier glue process. Just cut straight up through the center but stop about 3/4 inch from the bottom of the spine. Then cut from the center of each spine corner. You will have a long straight flap that is much easier to glue and less bulky, too.

I’ve seen other KZfaq tutorials and have never been interested. Some reason today I decided to watch yours and of course you made it easy to follow. Thanks for the inspiration, informative tutorial. I’ve saved for the future, as I’m sure I’ll revisit soon.

Your journals are absolutely beautiful. Thank you for such a thorough and well described tutorial.

Hi, Greetings from Sri Lanka... Your tutorials are so therapeutic... I just love to watch them. God bless you

This is insane!!! (In a good way) Using a box for the cover! I have never heard of that, and now I want to go make a book just to try it out. Great tutorial!

I swear I have been waiting for you to do this tutorial. This really really made my morning. Thank you so much

This is an absolutely amazing tutorial...TYFS

Thank you for sharing this interesting binding technique. Love the beaded spine. I couldn't have guessed what you were going to do with the strings you pulled inside the journal, but you came up with very creative ways to use them! Appreciate the clear instructions and the many ideas.

The beaded spines are fantastic! I have a bunch of paper beads that will be awesome for these!

I make these for photos. My fav was a 2014 album that had dangling beads. Love the tutorial.

I LOVE ❤️ THIS SO MUCH THANK YOU FOR SHARING YOUR TALENT WITH US 😘 Hugs from Texas USA

So much talent! I could, and do, spend hours watching your tutorials. Thank You for sharing all your knowledge.

Natasa!! This is such a great idea!! Thank you for the tutorial💕 Seriously though, you could just randomly make a journal, or tags, or envelopes, or whatever... Without the tutorial... and I'd still watch. Everytime I watch someone else's technique, it gives me ideas. You're the best at your craft, and I could have your videos literally playing all day without being bored. It doesn't have to be as you say, 'groundbreaking'.😬😉👍 Thank you for another great tutorial. ❤️

Never thought I’d have it in me to make an art journal as gorgeous as these but you’ve made it possible! Such easy, low pressure, clear instruction. Thanks so much for sharing your talent!

The books are each in their own way unique. That’s what I like about creating them……no two will be alike. You really made the books look so much fun with each turn of the pages. I love all of them. 🥰

I really love the look of this spine. I thought for sure there was no way I would be able to make one but you have given clear instructions and now I think I can tackle it. Thank you so much for all your beautiful work. I watch many journaling channels but you are still my favorite. I look forward to your videos. I just love them💗💗💗💗💗💗💗💗💗

What an excellent idea. I love watching your ideas and you have a beautiful talent and make everything look so easy. I can't wait to try these out! Thank you so much for sharing. I will continue to watch the videos. ❤🙏👍

I love all of your content! You always have the most wonderful tutorials that are easy to understand. I also just love listening to you speak. Your accent is adorable!

Outstanding not just the awesome journals but the way you Deliver , thank you for the written sheets so easy for us to follow and for the clear visual tutorial. You Rock 🤩👍❤️💋xx

Thank you for this tutorial. I have seen this journals but this is the first time someone show me how it is done. True full I have never searched for this method. You just introduced me to them. Honestly I like it because it is different. I want to make something special out of the ordinary for my daughter in law. She love to be different and outstanding. This method is totally in her line. Thank you so much.

Ah!!!! Savior of my Sunday. Made washi tape (I need it now not next month), made a book page pocket, 2 paper flowers, 10 labels and I'm about flat. Thank you for saving me!! 💜

This is great. I love how you give us instructions so we know just what to do . You're a good teacher. Thanks for sharing and all that you do for us.🧡💜💚💗👏☺️🤗🤗🤗. Coming from America

Natasha, as usual, beautiful work. You are, honestly, one of maybe 5 favorite artists on You Tube. Your teaching methods are understandable, clear and not too slow. Your ideas are fantastic. Just wanted to let you know. Thank you. Linda C.

This is a fabulous tutorial! Thanks so much for the step by step process. You’re very inspiring to watch. Much appreciated.

Right?! So many options. Thank you! Great explanations and wonderful book! 😍💡

OMG! Was trying to find a non-traditional way to do a spine. This looks BEAUTIFUL!!!!

I have never ever done a book journal, I am overwhelmed, wow I know idea people would do this. I just don’t know what to say. I will try to make one. Thank you so much beautiful Natasha

Admire is exactly right! 💜💜💜 love this style of journal. Tfs your fabulous creative thinking.

I am so excited to find something that will use all the paper beads that I have sitting in a drawer. I am definitely going to try this TFS.

Omg you are so creative thinking outside of the so called “box” all of the time❣️❣️❣️❣️‼️‼️‼️‼️🥰❤️🤩 You’re one of my favorite channels to watch🤗! Thanks for another great learning tutorial 😁

I loved these box journals when JennieBellie created them many years ago here on KZfaq which you’ve linked to already in your description. Yours have some added benefits and I really enjoyed watching your version of her creation too. Thank you.x

Oh I just love all of these! So unique and clever ideas. Thanks so much for sharing❣️

Fantastic video. Thank you for being so generous sharing this method of journal making. I have so many ideas from this tutorial. Really wonderful.

You are the best teacher on KZfaq! Thanks!

Thank you for this firstclass tutorial! You are so meticulous and careful. I just had one thought about when you cut the coverpaper at the spine: If you cut the paper like a Y you would get a wider edge to glue down on the cover. It might make it easier. I will try this book out, it's so beautiful with all the buttons and beads on the spine, and all the lovely pages within!

It's refreshing to see and hear, clear steps regarding the project at hand. Not rambling nonsense, that i see too often on youtube! You are my new go to! Thank you!

These are absolutely gorgeous. The beads on the spine give it such a wow factor!

Great tutorial and another beautiful journal! Thanks so much for sharing Natasha. ❤️❤️❤️

I really like your approach of making page-by-page instructions. I haven't tried any junk journal making yet, but you are the KZfaqr I shall turn to once I've got my bits together!

My week is not the same if you miss a week of posting a video! 🙂❤

You have the Midas touch Natasa, everything you create is golden 🤩🤩🤩 these are all amazing. Your teaching methods are the best on you tube. Thank you from Tassie 🙋🏼‍♀️🌸🌺🇦🇺

Natasha….this is a fun binding that I have to try 🥰 Thank you so much for the inspiration. Hugs. Maggie ❤️🤗🇨🇦❤️

Found this video again ... yea! First time watching was at the beginning of making junk journals. I'm only into a couple but never forgot the image of this spine technique and now I grasp this even more. Super excited to combine jeans and lace ... and beads. ( using my loved hoarded/ gathered collection) You are such an amazing teacher and creative soul. Thank you for all you do!!!

Everything you make is a true treasure

This is by far the best EVERYTHING video! Great tutorial, beautiful journal, and I have never seen the wrap around binding. I am so excited to try! Thank you.

I've made journals for years. Some were a real struggle too. But you have made the process make sense, while, as Deb K said, made everything possible. I'm so grateful to you for opening my eyes. I'm starting on one tomorrow morning. THANK YOU!

I am in love with these and can't wait to get started on one of my own! So much inspiration! Thank you.

Soooo goooooorgeous again Natasa... I've hoarding some books at the second hand store in the meantime and saving the junk envelops and beautiful paperwraps on things like chocolate bars... also keeping my garden magazines for making projects like you so..... now I must give it a try Thank you so much for sharing your creativity with us XXX

I made one of these exposed spines. Next one will have the buttons or beads on them. Love it. Thanks again for the wonderful and informative tutorial.❤️

I wish I could like this a thousand times❤

This is beautiful! Thank you for your clever tutorials! The fancy binding, with tactile touch elements is a fabulous idea!

Just found jennibellie myself and made one, love this design, thank you for your detailed explanation, always enjoy your notes and explanations, very helpful.

Relibly, inspiring and soothingly beautifull, again. I am gratefull. Thank you!!

As always, you have a fantastic video, fun to watch and leaves your head with all sorts of idea's. I believe you cover a subject so clearly that you can walk into the craft room and sit down to begin. You are pleasing to listen too and I enjoy trying to work out what you are showing. You always have pretty projects and I so do appreciate them. Thank you for sharing this fun way to have an exposed spine. I will tag you in what I make when I finish. Happy Crafting! *Debbie*

I'm loving all of your videos and journal styles. With each one I see more and more what I can use to make it my on. My 4y/o granddaughter wildly painted some construction papers she was so proud of. My oldest draws a picture for my front door for each season, since she could hold a crayon. Another made up a color by number page. This will be so much more interesting to bind them thus way and add my thoughts. Love it. You are amazing.

Thank you for taking the time to show all the details of how to make these beautiful journals.Your tutorials are always so thourough. It is much appreciated. Hope you are having a great weekend.

you are such a beautiful person. Your videos are top notch and sooths my anxiety when it pops up. Keep it up. Your voice is so soothing.

You have such wonderful videos with awesome projects. I think these books are amazing. Thanks for showing us the instructions.

OMG @ 22:26 I was sipping tea when you speeded up, "three of these," and I literally laughed out loud, shooting tea out my nose.

Well ....what can I say THIS time.....my cuppa got cold as I was TOTALLY GLUED to this tutorial to the end.....and of course I never think of cutting out a stamped image, EXPOSED SPINE love it ....thank you once again for this awesome tutorial and yes I did the screen shots ...lol...sending you a BIG crafty hug.xxx

This is a great video, beautiful journal and you are so creative and neat. My room is very messy keeping me away from creating. Thank you for sharing an awesome video❣️

I love your ideas!!! I am thinking of all the little memorabilia from my mom and other ancestors could be added to a journal and given to grandchildren as a gift. Thank you for sharing your talents.

💯 perfection! Clear, concise yet exactly enough description to follow along easily as we try to do this ourselves. Thank you so much. Again. And again. 😉🤗

What wonderful ideas! Thank you for sharing your experience and knowledge with us!!!

Wow another amazing tutorial. You are very good at showing step by step process, no confusion. Thank you for continuing to make journal making fun and creative.

Im so grateful with this tutorial; something different and simple at the same time. I made one and I'm very satisfied with the results. Thanks Natasha.

You are the best teacher! It's like Deb K. said, It's overwhelming us with possibilities. Often I go back to your tutorials to make emphemera, to make a bunch so I don't run out of them. Thank you for sharing your incredible ideas🥰

Thank you very much for the tutorial on how to make a journal like yours! I've always wondered how to bind a journal, and I like your method a lot! Using buttons and handmade beads is genius! Cheers! ~Janet in Canada

I love this...I think I can do that. I also adore the way the pages are!!! Cant wait for my sewing machine!

Absolutely ADORE everything you do, I want to be just like you when I can finally spread my stuff out! Thank you for sharing your talent with us!

Beautiful!! Love the spine. Your instructions seem easy to follow. Thank you for sharing!

Brilliant video - I am not a paper crafter but after watching this I am going to make a journal - thank you for the inspiration xx

You always inspire creativity in me. I have so many ideas to put in my journals, a few too many Lol. Thanks for sharing Natassa. 🙂❤

These journals are so beautiful. I love the buttons

You are the best teacher on KZfaq!! I am soooo eager to get started on making one of this type journal. Thanks so much for a wonderful tutorial. Have a great day.

Natasha, I think these are the best journals yet! I love all your embellishments and creativity. You inspire and excite me so much for this craft. Thank you so much for all the wonderful videos. You are my #1 go to for junk journaling, in all aspects. Keep up the great work, my dear!❤😘❤😘❤