Make a Junk Journal Cover Using a Hardcover Book & Napkin Tutorial

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@TheFireFlyStudio67 22 күн бұрын

I love the technique of using the neocolor crayons to bring out those birds…. Gorgeous!! Thanks so much for taking the time to share this with us!

@madebymartha 18 күн бұрын

Thanks so much! I am glad that I used the neocolors but now I’m wondering if I should try to seal them in some way …undecided😊💖

@joannedonovan9489 10 күн бұрын

That turned out really pretty! Thanks for showing us how to make a journal out of a book! Very cool!

@patriciataylor5527 Ай бұрын

The coloring on the birds really does bring them out.

@madebymartha Ай бұрын

Yes, I’m glad I added that little detail at the end

@Moonlitmusingjournal Ай бұрын

Thank you for this tutorial!!!! Great information and i tried something new. I'm just a perfectionists. So i drive myself crazy. Yours is beautiful!💜

@retroqueenbeeart Ай бұрын

I love this

@PatWalker-mq7ir Ай бұрын

What an awesome way to attach a napkin! I have never seen this process (and I watch a lot of videos)! Thanks so much for sharing this. 😘

@madebymartha Ай бұрын

Thanks for watching - I was so happy this process with the napkin worked!

@GwenTheTrashWitch 11 күн бұрын

Beautiful!! Loving the colors you created for the cover. I love using napkins and this one is just perfect! Another great video! ❤

@juanitalopez1529 Ай бұрын

I loved your video. The colors you used to paint the book covers, the layering and distressing, and the napkin decoupage. The fabric spine and the signatures all came together beautifully. Thank you❤

@madebymartha Ай бұрын

Thank you - I’m so glad you liked it! I honestly had a very vague thought in my mind for this journal and I’m so pleased with the way it turned out😊💖

@mommcaden6897 Ай бұрын

Beautiful!!

@madebymartha Ай бұрын

Thank you!

@user-xg5vv4bz8c 17 күн бұрын

Thanks for you guidance very nice I love the birds and the colors

@karinroloff4562 Ай бұрын

Very well done...and pretty...........................😻

@rosemariewatz6741 Ай бұрын

I have never seen one of your videos before and am so glad KZfaq put you on my list of recommended views. I very much like your style of presentation and teaching and although when you started, especially with the painting of the covers, I had my doubts, but the finished product is one I would be proud to own. Even your choice of spinal cloth I queried until you added the crocheted lace. Just beautiful. I now know better than to doubt anything you do and will in future, wait to be surprised with your gorgeous final product. Thank you for sharing your talent and creativity.

@madebymartha Ай бұрын

Thank you for watching and taking the time to comment. When I start a project I usually don’t have a clear idea of how it will turn out - just kind of a vague idea. But I love working on a project until I like it! 😊💚

@7WordsWorth Ай бұрын

I would have given up and tossed it after the first layer of paint didn’t work out. I love your tenacity and stick-with-it-ness which produced such a lovely piece. Thanks!❤❤

@madebymartha Ай бұрын

Thanks! One of the things I love about mixed media is that I believe things can always be fixed. I never give up or throw things away! I just keep going until I like it😊💖

@AbiNomac Ай бұрын

Wow. I like this

@DayTripVintageCo Ай бұрын

Such a beautiful journal cover!😍Love everything about it and adding color to the birds was the perfect touch.

@madebymartha Ай бұрын

Thank you!💖

@dianneyoung8602 Ай бұрын

Love this!

@joycemccullough7856 Ай бұрын

Thanks for sharing your process. Love the napkin transfer technique! 💚

@madebymartha Ай бұрын

Thanks - so happy you like it!

@lespagne49 9 күн бұрын

Absolutely superb 🎉

@lorrieh621 Ай бұрын

Your journal turned out beautifully! I especially love the spine with the peek through table runner lace. The napkin technique is very cool also!

@madebymartha Ай бұрын

Thanks - I’m glad you enjoyed it and thanks for watching!

@daffodilangel8724 Ай бұрын

A lovely journal cover, thank you for sharing. The napkin technique is fabulous 😊

@madebymartha Ай бұрын

Thank you - thanks for watching😊💖

@TS-nf6by Ай бұрын

Looks beautiful, love the napkin technique and the crayons and your pleasant explanation, thank you for that! Greatings from the Netherlands, Trudy

@madebymartha Ай бұрын

Thank you! I’m so glad you enjoyed it😊Someday I would love to visit the Netherlands 💖

@kellyhardy7695 Ай бұрын

I love the birds on this journal cover They turned out so beautiful. Love the papers you used. Thank you for showing how you put your spine together as well. You have a new subscriber in me!

@madebymartha Ай бұрын

I’m so glad you enjoyed it. Thanks for watching and taking the time to comment.

@JohannesJunkJournalLife Ай бұрын

I love the added color in the birds it’s so funny you fix the “problem” as I’m watching I’m wondering what you will do and then you do it!!! With the color I love it!

@madebymartha Ай бұрын

Thanks Johanne! I just take it one step at a time😊💚

@janet257 Ай бұрын

Such a pretty journal!💗

@shari6110 Ай бұрын

Beautiful cover, love those birds ❤❤

@seekingtruth1623 Ай бұрын

Thank you, I am preparing to make my first journal and your tutorial was a blessing. The journal is so beautiful 💥

@madebymartha Ай бұрын

Thank you! Good luck with your journal - I hope it’s the first of many😊💖

@seekingtruth1623 Ай бұрын

@@madebymartha Thank you!

@-Lucy-H Ай бұрын

Great tutorial💕 love the colouring of the birds at the end, really bought them out well 😊

@madebymartha Ай бұрын

Thanks - I’m glad you enjoyed it. I was worried that I would ruin the birds with the coloring in, but it worked out!💚

@PatWalker-mq7ir Ай бұрын

Also, what a gorgeous cover 🥰 I can’t wait to try this on old book! TY again

@madebymartha Ай бұрын

Thank you! I hope you do give it a try😊💚

@cathiespalding2083 Ай бұрын

So very lovely!

@madebymartha Ай бұрын

Thanks so much 💖

@margaretberry5124 Ай бұрын

I LOVE this way of attaching napkins. I have ruined many pretty napkins. Thank you Martha……

@madebymartha Ай бұрын

You are so welcome! I’m glad you enjoyed it

@mkaysartfuljourney1239 Ай бұрын

Three hour pamphlet stitch is my favorite 🥰💯. The lace you used is a table runner. 😉. Beautiful work ❤️💯

@madebymartha Ай бұрын

Thank you!😊💚

@heatherm2125 12 күн бұрын

I just tried the napkin technique, it worked like a charm! Thank you for sharing that. I think you’re book turned out great.

@madebymartha 10 күн бұрын

@@heatherm2125 I’m glad you like that technique! It’s great - this was the first time I had tried it when I recorded this video and I can’t believe it worked so well the very first time😊💚

@CraftyKittyVintage Ай бұрын

Beautiful! Love this project. Thanks for the great video!

@madebymartha Ай бұрын

Thank you so much!

@NigezzaCreates Ай бұрын

Absolutely beautiful 💜

@madebymartha Ай бұрын

Thank you!

@stacylinn3102 Ай бұрын

I absolutely loved this process so much! I just watched the foam stamp video too and am feeling inspired to make something this weekend thanks to you 🥰

@madebymartha Ай бұрын

I’m so happy that I was able to inspire you! Happy creating this weekend😊💖

@CuriousMoonDesign Ай бұрын

Beautiful cover Martha. I must try this out Great share 💕

@madebymartha Ай бұрын

Thanks so much Ann😊💚

@daynamar2782 Ай бұрын

Very very nice! I ❤ the video efficiency. And great inspiration. Thank you. 🙏🏻

@madebymartha Ай бұрын

Thanks for watching and I’m so glad that you got some inspiration from it😊💚

@babawawa1953 12 күн бұрын

Very good video. Love the technique for gluing down napkins. That’s great. I actually have those same napkins. Thank you.

@madebymartha 10 күн бұрын

@@babawawa1953 glad you liked it and thanks for watching!

@maritzarivera5207 Ай бұрын

Absolutely beautiful cover 😍

@madebymartha Ай бұрын

Thank you 😊💚

@darlenebrowning6832 Ай бұрын

Absolutely stunning❤

@PositiveThanksLiving Ай бұрын

So beautifully done! The tip to put on napkins is brilliant. The cover turned out so well! About how many pages do you put in each signature? The little bit of color you added to the birds (neocolors) just is perfect. 🩵 Do you have any other videos where you use them? (I’m intrigued 😉) Happy making! ~ Lori

@madebymartha Ай бұрын

Thank you - I’m so glad you like it. The number of pages in a signature varies a bit but in general I use 10 papers folded in half for each signature. I don’t have any more videos using the neocolors. To be honest, I don’t use them very often, but I am trying to use supplies more this year 😊💖

@martha_makes_art Ай бұрын

This looks great ❤

@diananighswonger441 15 күн бұрын

Very pretty. First time here.

@madebymartha 15 күн бұрын

Thanks💚

@fazestorm4441 Ай бұрын

It's pretty

@thebrowndragonfly Ай бұрын

New subscriber. You popped up on my feed. I really enjoyed watching your process and I will be trying the napkin technique. Very interesting. ❤ Your cover is beautiful. Joan

@madebymartha Ай бұрын

So happy that you enjoyed the video and the process! Thanks for watching!

@cherylmacedo5521 9 күн бұрын

Fabulous 🤍🤍🤍

@madebymartha 9 күн бұрын

@@cherylmacedo5521 thank you!

@linwillow7344 Ай бұрын

Loved the journal when you finished up. Length was perfect.

@madebymartha Ай бұрын

Thanks!

@thereseparton7577 7 күн бұрын

C'est un plaisir de vous regarder faire! Faites vous des livres pour les garder. ? Merci

@madebymartha 7 күн бұрын

@@thereseparton7577 I do not speak French, but using Google translator I think you are asking me if I am keeping this journal and yes I am. Thanks for watching and I hope you enjoyed it.

@mkaysartfuljourney1239 Ай бұрын

New to your channel love the covers❤

@Moonlitmusingjournal Ай бұрын

If I use a fussy cut tree and make the background red cause theres red in the tree. What colors would look blended on top? I'm going to modpodge the tree on then put wax paper and my heat tube on top on top of the wax paper to get wrinkles out. luv an Peace Charito💜

@madebymartha Ай бұрын

I’m not sure I understand your process. I’ve never attached wax paper to my projects before so I’m not sure I can give you advice on that.

@glorialacoma9735 Ай бұрын

Qué pena que no se ha visto cómo colocar las hojas interiores. Ha quedado precioso.

@HighCountryStudio Ай бұрын

A lovely journal. The crochet lace doily is such a pretty touch. The video speed is fine for me and I just stop it, if I need to. I like the voice-over strategy for videos, and your voice is especially nice to listen to. If the cover gets wets, will the neocolor watercolor reactivate? Just curious.

@madebymartha Ай бұрын

Thank you so much! I don’t like really long videos myself so I try to make my videos as quick as possible but still understandable. I did not cover the neocolors so they would reactivate with water.

@karenmitchell2331 5 күн бұрын

Beautiful work. Did you sew the signatures in ? 🙂

@madebymartha 4 күн бұрын

@@karenmitchell2331 thanks - I did sew the signatures in using a three hole pamphlet stitch

@patriciataylor5527 Ай бұрын

What type of fabric do you use for the spine? Thank you.

@madebymartha Ай бұрын

The outside fabric is part of a shower curtain I bought, but never used. I’m not sure what it’s made of.

@rhondamcbride6882 Ай бұрын

Beautiful! Do those crayons need to be sealed after they dry?

@madebymartha Ай бұрын

Thanks! The neocolors do need to be sealed if you think they would come into contact with anything wet. A spray wood work the best on something like that.

@Moonlitmusingjournal Ай бұрын

Luv the process and how it came out! What is the name of the dropcloth you ordered on Amazon? Thank you!

@madebymartha Ай бұрын

Thanks! Here’s the link to the dropcloth I purchased www.amazon.com/gp/product/B010O5HZVW/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1

@Moonlitmusingjournal Ай бұрын

Thank you so much for taking the time to give me the link! 💜

@hanne2901 Ай бұрын

Hi 👋 just ✍️ 🤝 🇩🇰 💃 About the napkin..the best idea ever 😃 but I am 🤔🤔 did you cover/protect it with any kind? Matt cover or glossy cover? (Gesso, laque...)

@madebymartha Ай бұрын

Thanks! I did use matte medium underneath and on top of the napkin to protect it. I did not seal the neocolors though. They would reactivate if they came into contact with anything wet.

@hanne2901 Ай бұрын

👍😀🤝🫶👋

@Moonlitmusingjournal Ай бұрын

@@madebymartha I only put wax paper on top of modpodging paper , like making writing boards and you a heatgun to get the wrinkles out. But i found it difficult to do the blending of paints and sand sanding. I guess i need more practice....💜