I used a heat gun to remove the golden foil because I absolutely love it and wanted to reattach it, then I took the staples out. I made a 2” spine. I haven’t put my signatures in yet because it’s my first little golden book junk journal that I started creating. And I’m not folding my pages over because I personally don’t care for that look. I figure it will eventually make the pages start to tear. I love the books that you bought!! ♥️ I found a bunch of them at the “friends of the library” book sale, and I just scored some at my local thrift store. 😁

You can use heat tool to remove the golden tape and use it in the book somewhere...then the staples show foe removal...just a hint🌻

Howdy Possum Patty 👋 Thank you for this detailed step-by-step video on de-constructing and constructing a Little Goldenbook journal. ❤

This is exactly like I did one for my grandson just for his christmas pictures and I'm like you I don't like when people cut the pages down or fold them over I'm glad your showing this

Hi possum patty. I was just watching your video. Great ideas. Did you know that if you take a heat gun and heat the gold spine it will peel right off. Then you can use it inside your book or wherever you want. The gold spine is a key piece to a little golden book and I hate to waste it. 🥰

Thank you much for being so clear with your instructions! I’ve been intimidated to start one but I feel ready to go now!!!

Great idea about the spine!

I have watched videos as well on junk journals. I love your method much better! No waste of book. Your method easy to follow. So thank you possum Patti

Thank you for sharing! Excellent instruction. Easy to follow. I will be prepping my first Golden book tomorrow:)

Love your name! Yes, I agree, don't fold those pages. Really great video! TFS.

Love your method!!! Going to make my journal your way. Thank you for sharing!!!

This video is perfect! Thank you for such a clear explanation! So excited to make one for my eldest with her favorite princess LGB

Very helpful tutorial. My friend gave me two golden books to work with 💖💕

I can't wait to work on my golden book, ty for the tips:)

So glad I found your tutorial. Thank you for sharing.

Wow! Impressed at how easily the page came out intact. I’m new to this community and am enjoying learning. Thanks!

Thank you for teaching how to do this. I’m subscribed I’m new to paper crafting and when I saw this I knew I had to start watching videos on how to make this. There are just so darling. My channel is diy decor and I’ve started sharing paper crafting as well. I’ve never made a junk journal but this just looks like so much fun. ❤

Beautiful books ♥️

Great idea!

Thank you for such a clear and instructional video! God bless you :-)

I love this technique! Thank you!

This is a very helpful tutorial. Thank you!

Good morning, Patty. My tabby cat was intently watching you take the book apart. You are first one I've seen deconstruct the book in this manner and will reference once I start making mine. I have to weed through my massive collection to see which ones don't fall into the 'collectible' category first. Creative Blessings!

That's a nice way of making a journal

Oh I love this! This seems like the easiest way I’ve seen so far. I’m new at this hobby!

Love this way of doing it! I think a lot of the book gets wasted when folding the pages! Thanks so much!

So smart! Thank you for sharing! Just subscribed!

Really enjoyed this. I hate to see this pages folded! Hope you’ll post more of these

Lovely project and great tutorial. Namesta 🐞🥰

WONDERFUL!!!!!!

Thank you. Looking forward to your next video showing how you do the next steps in putting the Little Golden Book journal together.

Thank you for your great teaching video. Just a quick tip for readers. Every time I see anyone use a cheap little cutting blade, I just cringe. It reminds of a time I cut myself pretty bad when the knife slipped. Please consider purchasing a more expensive one that is sturdier. I got mine at a home improvement store.

I am so glad I stumbled onto this tutorial. I just ordered my 1st Grandchild a 9 month old baby girl a book off of Amozon too. I was unsure of what the title meant. I thought you were not going to for example make pockets and was intrigued. Besides saving the pages what else youve done that really bugged me on certain booksbwas when they cut the whole Golden strip off in the end the beginning letter of a word would either be cut off completely, or under the fabric. This is a wonderful idea. I know someone who makes these and I am going to tell her to watch this. I am making my Grandaughter, Alaina one for her 1st birthday in August I am excited and now won't have to chop through words or any images. Thanks for sharing. Have a wonderful evening and stay safe !

I use a embossing heat gun to remove the tape so I can use it again. Then take the staples a out. I then mix my cardstock into the book keeping the original pages in order.

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Great alternative for deconstructing LGB’s!

I just found your video last night and this morning I tried taking one of my lgb apart and it worked so easy now on to make my spine 😭 Thank you for this tutorial

Thanks for sharing this😊. I was thinking of using the side of a cereal box. With the edge piece and 3/4 inch of the larger pieces cut down so it has a hinge. Do you think that would work? ☺️

What are your measurements for your two cardboard strips .they look about. An inch

Please explain to me how I attach the spine bow

When you say chipboard, would that be cardboard in the UK? We use chipboard to build shelves and kitchen cupboard carcasses so clearly that is not what you're using here! What weight (gsm) of cardboard is best? Thanks.

What if you use like wide rubber bands instead of sewing? Could you still not worry about folding pages

New subbie here. Found you through my friend Dee (Bettsydoodle).

I would like to see the next step I putting the golden book together how do I find it ?

What would be the measurement for the board ?

Thank you for all the great tips! New subscriber! I just made journals too! Come check them out hopefully you will subscribe!

Be more focused and aware of your audience when making a video. Two minutes for unboxing and all the time on the staple removal made me shut this off.