Good morning! A little info! One of the meanings of "cockle" is the chamber of a kiln: in reference to the heart, it refers to the chambers, of which there are four (two atria and two ventricles). The heart has always been associated with emotions, especially love, excitement and fear, probably because when we feel a strong emotion we feel our heart thumping and beating faster. So when something "warms the cockles of our heart", it is a reference to something pleasant that makes our heart beat faster and makes us feel good. It is probably also the origin of the saying that something gives us that "warm and fuzzy feeling".

Yes, Fall is a wondrous time of year...the crisp cool days with the pungent smell of the earth and camp fires brings memories of 1963 the year hubby & I were engaged. Love listening to you and watching your videos!!

Gorgeous. Just lovely. ❤️🌺. I do love this book. I think the big eyes on the butterfly is for his protection from predators. 😊 that’s probably why it makes you feel funny. It’s suppose too.

There he stood. Patiently waiting for his wife to notice him, with the smoothie he made her in hand. How long he stood there? Nobody knows! The smoothie got warm, his hand cold. But he did not mind. He will do this again tomorrow and the day after and the day after that. What a man, what a man, what a mighty good man! But... He could have said hello to all of us! 😁

I absolutely love this journal, esp. the cover. Thank you always for your videos - I have severe anxiety and can't do a lot, so your voice, projects and stories lift me. Thank you.

It is a "stupid" virus! I like watching your videos. You give me so much inspiration.

Just love it the way it is All your work is fabulous And your husband popping in is adorable my husband would have done the same for me but I think all you all know he passed away 2yearsago on the 10th. You all have all helped me threw the grieving process. I haven’t done a thing but watch all you girls on here maybe some time soon I get motivated. 🤷‍♂️🤷‍♂️🤷‍♂️🤷‍♂️🤷‍♂️ Please pray for me not liking this new life without my angel. Be safe and God bless you and yours

Just a couple of projects to finish up till I can start my altered book 🤣! Yours is beautiful. Just to press home the point about old guys on ladders...my Dad at 63 years old fell 28 feet into a concrete stairwell...praise God he only broke 6 bones and had multiple bruises but survived till age 88. It should have been so much worse. Please, be like Gayle and keep your old guys off the ladders. ☺️Hugs and blessings

I just binge watched all 8 episodes and enjoyed every one! And, as usual, I learned so much. Thanks for all the inspiration and the great tutorials!

Love this altered book. This is a series I will watch again. Easy to follow, beautiful results. Absolutely adore the frame on the front.

Oh My!!!! You just made me a very happy lady!! I'm just getting into handmade journals and I have been buying things for the last 4 months trying to build up a stash. I bought a paper punch from an estate sale and was so disappointed because I really wanted a border punch. But I thought, well, I can use it to punch the bottom of the right width tags. I was kind of sorry I bought it. But THEN, you got yours out and unfolded the SIDES. I got excited and went and grabbed mine, hoping with all I had that the sides of mine folded down and was a border punch. (Because it is absolutely beautiful with all kinds of flowers and leaves on it!) Lo and behold, my sides fold down and IS a border punch!!! LOL Yes, I'm a dingbat! Had NO idea the sides folded down and was thinking it was almost useless! LOL!! Thank you Gayle!! I'm so happy!! :)

The book is really beautiful. You found the perfect front cover adornment. You are so creative and inspiring. Mr. A is a jewel. What a sweetheart to bring you a smoothie every morning. And I’m so glad that Jimmy Joe is doing so good. Thank you for sharing 🤗

Loved this series, hate to see it end. The cover is very pretty.

Such a beautiful journal. The picture of the girl and the frame on the cover are lovely together.

Your channel is one of the only “craft with me” channels that I watch all the way through. You have such a friendly voice, and I love your excitement and enjoyment of you craft. It has a nice flow and beautiful aesthetics. You also seem very authentic of your appreciation for others’ craft and art. It’s also nice to hear you talk about your family, pet and hammock time in such a loving and caring way. Wishing you all the best, and thank you for sharing part of your time with your viewers.

You really find the prettiest digitals! Of all the journals I've watched you make, this is my favorite one! Thank you for sharing it!

You are almost there Gayle! Wow wow wow. I am loving this journal! it is just so pretty! You my friend have a beautiful brain full of creativity!

I agree with you that this is the most beautiful altered book you have made! Lol about Mr A standing there listening to you talk to subbies that he nor you can see💕🐬hugs

THANKS AGAIN GAYLE, enjoyed the adventure once again!! Turning out beautiful!! As always, wish you all well!!!

Hello Miss Gayle! Thank you so much for your guidance on this altered book, I'm having so much fun! For years I've been wanting to make one and never took the plunge! Hehe....and that's cause I'm an art teacher 😲 Air hugs 🤗 from South Texas! May God continue to bless your creative hands ❤️carmen

Beautiful cover and great idea. Gutter guards are great, no debris. Love this series! Have a great day! 👍🌻🌻🌻

The start to finish is fantastic, I see an idea for many separate steps which I save in my library in certain categories but i can hardly ever find readily what i need. Tks Gayle, tell Mike to keep bringing those smoothies🥤

I enjoyed this daily altered book series so much. I'm sad to see it end. Thank you.

Very Beautiful!! A lot of time and effort went into this altered book. So many digital kits as well are in this book. It's neutral, very natural and just Beautiful!! I have enjoyed Crafting in my various Journals that I am working on right along with you. It's very relaxing and it's therapeutic!🤩

Oh My - What a beautiful cover!!! Love the Washi tape on the spine - it was the perfect size!!! I’m looking forward to the flip through for this book. Such a beautiful, fun project!!! TFS!!! Hugs, Sharon 🌷💜

Once again, my library of digitals just got bigger 😂🤣 A hint: I use Avery full sheet clear labels to print many things I want to fussy cut. The finish is just slightly frosted but looks great and especially if like me, one isn’t precise in the fussy cutting.

Such a great altered book and extremely perfect instructions!! I need to catch up, but I saved it all for when mom has a quiet clam moment so I can work on it. Thanks again my sweet friend🦋💛🌻💙🐝💚🐞💜

❤❤❤ An absolutely beautiful work Ms. Gayle!!! Just lovely ….

Yes, I have LOVED this series. Now, I wanna make one. Thank you so much.

Good luck tomorrow. Prayers are being sent now and then. Love you more!

Gayle!! Thank you!! I am TRULY inspired by this amazing altered book!! So beautiful!! Watched every 'part'....and I'd love to create one myself!! Thank you for sharing!!

Again, you make all of this look so easy. I think I just overthink it all. Ugh! Love it so much, thank you for sharing!

Hi there Gayle :) Oh your poor hubby, but boy did I giggle!! I had pictures of him just standing there, silent as a mouse with an almost puppy like expression waiting to be noticed :D After that description I think I need Autumn/Fall....but i'll only moan when it get into my arthritis! lo, but snuggled up all cozy with a hot drink and a good book, watching the weather and the colours.... yeah, bliss! Have really loved this series, such a beautiful make! What a wonderful way to showcase some favourite papers and keep enjoying them. And Natasha ( the frame lady) oh my gosh, she REALLY need's to stock those, they would positively FLY out of her shop! Ohh, and I have finally been brave! I bought my 1st book to rip up! So long as my brother dosent find out, ill survive ...but I did close my eyes on the 1st page!! lol

Gayle, so proud of you doing this lovely altered book! BRAVA!!! I “filed away” some of these great ideas.

I have loved every moment of watching you create this journal. You are on my to list for the day and now this altered book hit my journal to list and my inspiration list. Thank you so much ❤❤❤

❤ You are so funny!! I understand … Anything of Rachel’s sometimes makes it difficult to choose!! Thank you for this tutorial on altered books. I’m inspired to try it for myself!! 🎉🎉🎉

That book is best one I have ever seen,thank you gayle I just learn so much from you every time,xx alanna

When you started... I said "never" and I watched every episode... and really it's a combination of having a great sense of colour and shape and commitment to the project (like all passionate projects). I am truly amazed how beautifully how you have finished it and how it all works. Bravo Gayle. Again Jackie

I have watched all 8 parts and absolutely love this book. I am going to try my first altered book because of you. 💜

I have enjoyed watching this group of KZfaqs. The book came out gorgeous.

Wow Gayle, you knocked it out of the park on this one. I went and bought a book at the dollar store today so I can try this. Beautiful job. Love it

I really love this project. So much fun. Thank you for sharing all your wonderful creative ideas!

I’m so excited to do my next project of an altered book. Just still finishing my “Book Hive of Beeziness” that turned into a hive book. Your bee themed books sure inspired several goodies I incorporated. 🐝✌️❤️🇨🇦👍📚🐰

I have enjoyed your series on altered books immensely and learned so much. I even bought some of my first digital sets you showed. Now I am going to try to find your rolling cart video. Thank you, I love your video’s and stories. Feel like I know Jimmy Joe.

Another masterpiece Gayle, i love this altered book, especially the variety of digitals. It's like a treasure chest of yummy papers created by so many talented people. Having them all in one place, just open the book and flip through it for inspiration and enjoyment. And I love the stickers you added, such a nice touch. I I think the spine is perfect how you left it. I was saying "nah, it doesn't need the lace ;-) I'm almost finished with my altered book for writing and now I'm turning an altered book into an ephemera folio. I really "gutted" it so I will have lots of room for goodies. Adding small tracing paper pockets today. I didn't cover the remaining pages at all, I figure they will be covered by all the bits and pieces I add to the pockets. I like how it's coming along so far and you inspired me to do it from this series so thank you very much!! I agree 100% - STAY OFF the roof/ladders! I get weak in the knees if I walk outside and see hubby on the roof or up on a ladder. I'm so glad you were able to get someone out to clean those gutters! Such a good chuckle when Mr A brought your smoothie :-) what a guy. tyfs my friend, this is a great series and very inspiring!! big hugs xo

Gayle, you crack me up! I remember back when you did you Christmas altered book, a subbie suggested a template after you were already over half way though, and once you made it and started using it you were like "wow, I wish I'd thought of that sooner". So, I LOL when you said it again with this altered book. You are awesome! I don't always get to comment, but I always watch, as my son calls it "my Gayle video" for the day. I'm a day behind today, but I'll get caught up and be current tomorrow. ;)

This has been the best series and I’ve really enjoyed it. I am sad that it’s pretty much done😩 but I know you will have more great things in store for us. I’m still planning on getting to the dollar store to find me a book to work in. I’m pretty sure I will re watch this series again to make mine. Thanks again for all your time and talent spent teaching us. Your the best🥰

Super excited how this turned out, and am already looking forward to the next one.... But now.. Onto the next project! 😁

I am done except the four pages I back and in front. Love your cover- I need to find something beautiful for my cover. My altered book is flowers. My very first theme journal. I find your work inspiring. Thank you Today I will collage the scraps excited about that.

Thanks for doing this journal in such a nice way, and in a tempo that is easy to follow along. I am an old lady living in Denmark and you speak so nice an understandable. I also want to say thanks for your wonderful and happy laughter, it brings me smile ind I you lift my day. 🥰

I'm definitely going to try this in the same order. CAN'T WAIT TO finish my project now, so I can get started, I think I'll go to the thrift store and find a book. Thank you Ms. Gayle

Wow this is amazing ❤️😘😘🥰 just gorgeous, love, love, love this so much ... TFS 😘🥰

I thoroughly enjoyed watching you make this book it is amazing!! Absolutely beautiful

Wonderful to hear about your autumn memories! The book turned out so lovely 💕

The journal is AMAZING. I just love that frame on the front and the way you used so many different printables in the pages. Thank you for the links to the shops, as well. I love finding new and beautiful digital kits and pages to use! Take care! :)

Thank you for sharing your wonderful altered book Gayle! I have been making one along with you, (albeit I’m a little behind). Look forward to seeing your inspirational videos and hearing your calming voice every day!🥰

I love that altered book Gayle. I've only done one but enjoyed it so much. I need to find a book to do another one. The frame is gorgeous.

Gayle, I really love your cover and spine choices. Really beautiful. Love the altered book. I'll be doing one real soon. You northerners really do need to get your hammock time in now. Here in AZ we must wait until maybe mid Oct and then in the morning as it can be toasty in Oct afternoons. For now we live in our homes, cars and it used to be the mall.

Beautiful job on the book Gayle. I always enjoy your creative process. ANNE

Hi I'm new to your channel I'm overwhelm with how much goodness and treasure is in your videos I am a crafter but I have so much to learn and you have so much to give THNK YOU 💗

Hello! I have enjoyed these videos very much! I have never been able to do anything to a book. In the third grade our teacher stressed that you should never harm a book (along with a ruler to your knuckles). It has stuck with me my whole life. I'm 61. I bought a book at the goodwill and have been making a journal along with you. It was really hard tearing out that first page but it got easier. I have finished the book and plan to give it to my daughter for her birthday. Thanks so much for helping me to overcome a taboo in my mind. :) Love your videos and your work. I've even ordered some of your favorite things.

the cover came out lovely Gayle - and i cannot wait for the final flip thru - thanks xx

What a beautiful book! You do such beautiful work! Can't wait for the flip through! Love it! xo

Love the cover and all the beautiful digitals you used from so many amazing artist. Thanks for sharing!

Hi Gayle, another definition of cockle is a seashell or the mollusk that lives inside a cockleshell. Blessings -- Cindy

Great job. Love the cover & as always fun watching you create!!!

Hi Gayle. Absolutely loved this series. Such a gorgeous book, thanks x

This is stunning!! I’m envious bc I want to make one too! This entire altering a books intimidates me... I get too confused. Well done💜

Oh I love your autumn memories. I was married in October and the colors were so pretty. Thank you so much for loving my sticker sheets and using them. And talk about timing the autumn journal kit comes out TODAY...

OMG!!! Mz. Gayle.... 🤣🤣🤣 the 'eniemeanieminiemo'🤣🤣🤣 that was fantastic!!! As always, this book is BEAUTIFUL!!! The digis from all everyone used jus 👏'BEAUTIFUL WORK' 👏to the creators... Stay Crafty 💜

Gayle.....I watched your entire series when you first introduced it. Since then I’ve been wanting to make an altered book and finally made one watching your series again and following along, although I had to pause you quite a bit.💗

I have been binge watching your altered journal videos! So much inspiration! I'm going to attempt one to use as a recipe book. Thank you so much Gayle...keep up the great work!!

Such beautiful work. I'm on count down.... I start holidays in 6 more shifts and I plan on starting on my altered book. Thank you so much for the inspiration. Take care.

This project turned out gorgeous. Those altered books are so much work. Can't wait to see the next project!

I can't tell you how much I have enjoyed this project from start to finish...so much fun!. I even got a dollar store book to make one, but am behind because I stopped to read the book. Thank goodness for videos you can replay! Thanks for sharing this!

Thank you for the altered book tutorials, I'm excited to make one!

Loved doing this with you! It’s just gorgeous as usual!!

Love this series and can’t wait to see the next project.

Love love the cover and the finishing touches you've given thos altered book. This video was the only one that I hadn't watched. But I watched them all again cause I love your creativity !!! I agree with you about the virus. I think it was a planned event and Dr Faushi is involved in it head deep

Love! Love! Love!!

Just beautiful! I love how this turned out! 😊😊

Very inspirational journey...TFS🦋🦋🦋🦋🦋🦋🦋🦋🦋🦋🦋

Thank you for a great series and a beautiful book. Love the start to finish videos.

love this series ...you are such an inspiration

This altered book is gorgeous, love to have this one. Love it.

What a gorgeous altered book! I really love this!

Love love love!!

Love love this altered book idea. I have selected my book and going to finally get started.

It is turning out lovely!

Autumn is such a beautiful time of year. The journal is so awesome with all the pretty pages and ephemera.

This has turned out so lovely! Thank you! ☺

Thank you again Gayle for this journey into an altered book. Really enjoyed every minute.

This was soooo much fun Thank you!!!

Just so much fun and beautiful. I can’t wait to do the Autumn journaling with you.

Enjoyed every minute of it. I am working on one myself and loving it. Thanks for doing this series. Have a wonderful day.

Fantastic! Thank you so much for this series. I am a novice and love having your videos to refer back to as I have just begun my altered book.

This journal came out beautifully. And the cover is gorgeous. I loved this series.

Loved this series! Getting ready to start my first book. Thanks for all the tips and tricks.

What a beautiful journal you have created... you make everything look so easy!!!

That was a fun series Gayle...looking forward to seeing the flip through.