You don't have to apologize for tearing books . Often those moaning about books being tearing up , they haven't opened a book in ages if ever . There are books and books . Some of them have no value whatsoever , hence they are in one edition .And by one edition only I am not thinking about Limited Edition or Rare Editions but about those books published with a very specific purpose , once and no more . People should learn to make difference between the things , this non sense must stop . I am a librarian , old school one , I have a master degree on books preservation , conservation and restauration ,so yes , I know exactly what I am talking about . Tear away , you are doing a marvellous job . The fact that more than half of that book is going to became part of some journal pages and keep it away from the burner /landfill , it is more than enough . Not all paper can be recycled , people should learn that . And glossy papers are one of them . Keep up the good work , you are a great teacher , a fantastic artist and your work beside useful as it is crafting wise , it is also therapeutic . Thank you for everything , you are the best .

Oh my goodness. You totally crack me up. Your sense of humour is absolutely wonderful. I found myself literally laughing out loud a couple times during your video. The finale being “let me get my cigar” and not overusing arsenic. Lol. Thanks for the belly laughs. Oh and your crafts were pretty cool too. 🤓

From a kind interaction I once had with Kaffe Fasset, author of that colorful knits book, I suspect he would be absolutely delighted with your repurposing of his book. Aside from his gorgeous knit and needlework designs, he did some amazing broken china mosaic, repurposing other creators art. If those few who have my old publications were to make art and tag me, I'd be thrilled to see that my dated stuff had a new life.

Thank you so much! 😍 One side of your popularity is this huge creativity and clever ideas, the other side is your personality... I just melt just listening to your voice and the goodness of how you apologize for small things and how kind and tolerant you are, and your cute jokes and pure childishness... If I was young I would say that I want to be like you when I grow up, but now I just enjoy these moments when watching your video my energy level rises and a gray cold winter day suddenly becomes a sunny day full of inspiration... Thank you so much for being here and sharing everything with others! ❤🐞🌹🌻🍀🌞

😂😂😂”I have a wound…I will find a way”. I love your work as much as I love your sense of humour.

Dear Natasa, thank God you’re safe. Thank you for the fabulous idea, this is what I like about your channel: easy access to craft supplies, no fancy tools, no expensive digitals. I have nothing against the digitals ( they are gorgeous), but the thing is that not everyone can afford to purchase them and then print them out. So thank you again for showing us that we could still make beautiful things without having to worry about the limits of our budget

I loved every time you told the magic joke! The last book you show is worth hundreds, though I agree, it is special and, really, priceless!

I was up most of the night (insomnia) playing with designs for an ephemera journal to organize all the tiny fussy cuts. Many shallow pockets, right? Then here you, solving all my problems first thing in the morning. I will adapt this to gluing two pages together in my altered book and done and done. Genius. Thank you so much for sharing your muse whenever she speaks, in the appropriate order or not lol

I would love to make one of these for my prayer journal and have little pictures of family or friends in the slots! Thank you, love this….

When I was 17, I decorated a large section of a bedroom wall, with a collage of images cut from National Geographics. This is right up my alley. I love all of these ideas. Thank you.

Count me in with the masses who just love your creativity and funny personality! Glad you all weathered the storm!

I totally get it about following the Muse! She could abandon you, and that Is a scary thought! Your sense of humor is wonderful. I giggled many times during your tutorial! Thanks for all the inspiration you give, Natasa! 💋🙏🏻❣️

First I have to say that you are SO sweet! You apologized to a lady in a magazine just because you said her hair was dated. Then you had me laughing out loud! 🤣 Your personality is one of the best ones on KZfaq! 🥰💖

I have some magazines I couldn’t part with, because of the gorgeous pictures. But they seemed “too new” to use in a journal. Now I know what to do with them! For those who don’t use a sewing machine, but want a decorative edge, why not use simple doodles with a paint pen. You can practice first, of course, find out what you like. My muse is on vacation at the moment, lol. So thank you for this video. I had a good laugh at the remedies in the old medical book. Thanks again and glad everything turned out ok during the storm!

I'm a nurse and learning holistic/herbal medicine and find that antique medical book just fascinating! I might have to take some of those pages out and put them in a journal I would go through often, or leave it sitting out somewhere open to some interesting pages so I can see it often, at least for a while...maybe on the coffee table, or something. Soooo interesting!! I just found you and junk journaling a few days ago, and I love you and your personality and style of journaling!!! I am acquiring things and supplies and plan to start trying my hand at it this weekend. Thanks for all you do to instruct us❤

I Am very happy to hear you say that you and family are safe 🙏

I enjoy you so much. I am so grateful KZfaq suggested you. I had never made a junk journal before. You are my muse. I finished my first junk journal. I still have a lot to learn, but am enjoying the journey. I'm thankful for you and your magic! 😁😍

Natasha you are a breath of fresh air brightening our days with your wonderful inspirational ideas and delightful craziness.

These are so cool, and I agree with the librarian's comment - you are giving those books a new life so they'll all be appreciated by many people. I love the secret pockets, and the hearts. Every idea is gold!

I look forward to your videos every Sunday. Love your humor & creativity!

The muse will abandon you - what a good word - it is really like this. Thank you Natasha again for a super idea.

Wowww !! That medical book was absolutely amazing ❤ gorgeous 😍 . Aweee. Natasa , im soo glad that you and your family are safe now . How scary 😨 you're such a wonderful mama. Love these little magazine crafts. 😍 my favorite is the stuffed heart ❤️ 🥰 i love all things cushiony. Tfs ! Hugs and blessings !

I totally enjoy all your talking, please never stop being you, your personality is one of the reasons we love your channel so much.

I shall not skip any lyrical comments from you, Darling Natasa! Do you realize a skipped stitch represents my heart skipping a beat when you sweetly share all your secrets? 😊

I look forward to your videos every Sunday morning! They are artistically inspiring and I sip my coffee before church and watch you create lovely things. As always, thank you for the inspiration!

You are the treasure! There is so much I've learned from you. I'm glad to hear you and your family are safe.

The Muse sent me here, and I am so glad I obeyed! I had not heard of "junk journals" or treasure books before and was captivated. I binge watched your videos and made a journal from simple supplies I had already, and from a few craft items I found at the thrift store. My friend loved the journal so I gave it to her. I am now making a nature themed art journal for myself. I find the art totally addictive and extremely therapeutic. I love your videos, you are very funny! Thank you very much!❤❤💖

Laughing myself silly at your humorous video. Enjoyed your ideas. I loved the last book with the layers. ❤

I look forward to your videos so much! So creative - so repeatable - so easy to follow- and so funny!!!! Thank you as always.

These are great! I love the project and your sense of humor 😂 LOVE it! Thank you for the laugh, and starting my day off with a smile, and great ideas 😊

Love this idea ! I will now look at magazine pages in a different light. Thanks, once again !

Natasa every time I watch your videos I say 'oh this is the best one yet' then you just outdo yourself with another fantastic video. Thank you so much. I now know how to use the magazines and books I have not looked at for years. Like the one titled "Glorious Color".

Natasa, I enjoyed hearing about the storm while you worked and I’m glad you and your family are safe. Loved these techniques.

I just do not know what we would do without your stupendous talent in this journaling world. You are amazing. I probably said this before but it certainly needed saying again. Thank you so very much! Please be encouraged.

You`re a beautiful, strong, extremely creative, artful, non-nonsense, and intelligent woman. On top of it all, you have a dry humour that cracks me up. I just love you, girl❤

What a fabulous idea Natasa, you are so creative and the most interesting lady on the KZfaq love love watching you and all your wonderful ideas. You don't have to apologize about tearing up books. You are a so very creative. You go girl.

So glad you and your family were safe from storm. I'm feeling like you need a weekly post from the gloriously outdated medical book. No planning necessary just open a page and we will see what secrets we can uncover. What a neat treasure to have and share! Thanks for your content. You bring us all such joy.❤

Years ago my mom’s group used paper bag paper to make a snowman shape. To display it/hang it up, we fashioned a hanger from wire. We put the wire in partially before we stuffed it with fluff and glued it together. The we painted it with craft paint and glued part of a orange-painted toothpick as a nose. I still have it 25 years later. So these can get hangers, too, be made into many more shapes, get skewer or popsicle or coffee stirrers stuck inside to put in plant pots or gifted mugs or pencil cups etc. Stick a gift card in the item and gift tag, tea or cocoa packs, add floral or other pucks…voila, terrific gifts! Live the idea of using most or all if a page. Sometimes the images are too good to toss. Thanks! I miss magazines. I’ll look in thrift stores although they have less and less paper items these days. I think i’ll put the word out to friends to give me old magazines. Oh, imagine National Geographic page items! 💡

Great ideas Natasa! Thanks for sharing with us. Glad that nobody was hurt in the storm…power being out is an inconvenience, but it will be restored….love that medical book at the end……a true treasure in itself!

Another amazing project, Natasa. As others have said, I love listening to your sweet voice and absolutely adore your sense of humor. Never stop bringing it to us. Love and hugs.

Natasa, I love these so much!!! ❤❤❤ I have so many beautiful pages like these. Now I know what to do with them. I can retain their beauty, and make something equally as beautiful with them. The images you have chosen are stunning. Thank you for sharing your unique ideas with us weekly. Any time I don’t know what to do I can watch one of your videos and create for hours. I look at everyday things through completely different eyes than before. I have purchased books solely with the intent to tear it apart, and that is nobody’s business but my own!

Natasha, I totally love your channel,your videos are very inspiring. They are one of a kind and not the typical journal videos that seem to mimic everyone elses journal ideas. You are truly talanted and your work is always beautiful. I always look forward to your posts. Keep them coming and thank you 🙏

I don't remember your other videos being this humorous. I've laughed at some of your comments in other videos but I think I laughed more during this one than any other. Thank you once again for sharing your marvelous creative ideas. I'm very choosy about the books i deconstruct. I watch other channels where the person will destroy a beautiful old book that's in perfect condition and I cringe. Like you, I could never tear apart the medical book. I appreciate your respect for books.

Always inspired by your videos and so glad you and your family made it through the storm.

Hi Natasha. I'm so glad that you, your daughter and neighbors are safe. I love your dry sense of humor. As far as the books go, you are giving them value with the beautiful way you transform them. Thank you for sharing your wonderful ideas.

You are so stinkin cute, I love your humor. Especially showing us your treasure in the medical book. Thank you for rescuing that lovely book and deciding not to put it thru surgery. Your heart design is fabulous as is all of your ideas. As the french would say, Merci Beaucoup!

Also, I think that they (especially the hearts) would look cute with a ruffle sewn between the two layers!

Glad your family survived the power of nature. Really enjoyed this idea. Thank you once again 💕

Love love love your crafting, designing, your humor and sarcasm and your story telling. Thank goodness your boo boo was not so bad. You mommy 'd up when you had to. Got the kiddos thru the storm! That's what we do. ❤

'Quilting magazines have a whole lot of quilts'. Hahaha I love the projects you did today.

When the Muse visits, you must obey...😂I agree totally. Love this idea of course and love your talking today.

Going thru my mom's old Arizona Highways magazines from 70's & 80's and have 100 of them collecting dust. I needed this idea! Gorgeous full page pics of flowers, landscapes etc. PERFECT!

O Natasa, you are so funny!! And creative! It was a real pleasure to watch and listen. I'm so happy that nothing bad happened to you and your family during the storm. Thank you for showing the medical book. It is very special indeed.

"The Muse visited" - 🤣- my new favorite saying! ❤

A ray of sunshine online.

You know what???? I have been watching your videos for awhile, and on this one! When you were showing the samples after you stitched on the heart and I figured out how to start actually use your tutorials! I was whining to a friend that I needed to find a supply of bulk cards to send to members of our church family who might need some encouragement and attention. No longer! Thank you because I have an inordinate supply of file folders ... I have NEVER wanted to make cards, but for some reason on the hearts, I saw that I could DO this! It must have something to do with your stitching ability .... you are getting more proficient as you go along ... and, coincidentally (I do not believe in coincidence, but that is another story) ... I make quilts, having come from a production sewing industry ... IT CLICKED! I am so excited to actually be able to make the cards I am needing. Also ... your wound ... did you know that honey will cleanse and add healing to a wound? (Especially one that is a bit less than an amputation) .... injury is injury ... only the injured can assess the entire damage ... but, honey will help - - I know it has healed by now. I want to make your books as you do, I am intrigued by almost everything you do ... but, I need another production hobby like I need a hole in the head .... so, I may never make a book, but you have encouraged me to make the cards I have needed, AND! we shall see what we shall see ....

You are so SUPER creative momma! I love them all!! I am adding this to my "saved folder!!" Just beatiful...❤

Natasha, I was smitten by your project idea and a large book I rescued out of a garbage bin myself, became my focus. I know I will watch your video over and over again as I was chuckling before you even spoke. You are a complete package of talent and creativity blended with my favorite type of wit. The other video I watch often is when you got an award for number of viewers; proud to say I am one of those numbers...I'd love to meet you for coffee! Soon I will purchase your book although I will miss the real you :-) Bette from TN, USA

Yes, I love the slanted pockets too! Also I say that if you own the book or magazine go ahead and cut it up if you want to, even if it’s brand new! It belongs to you so do what you want to it!!😮

Lol, lol 😊 I love your humor, projects and that funky fun medical book, goodness 😂 I haven't laughed so much!

I just love your personality & humor!! Plus, I don't mind you talking. I enjoy listening to you! Thank you for all the ideas! You're the best! 🙏❤️⚘️

I’m so glad you are safe, it is hard to be optimistic when, you are scared, but have to be brave for the little ones. kudos to you, so sorry you had a fall. I love how your machine skipped and you said about the heart beat, well our hearts skipped a beat, with the anticipation of seeing your art! Thank you for these great ideas, I cannot wait to try it.

Good job on comforting and protecting your kiddos during the storm ❤. Love this project. Those hearts are fabulous

Natasha, at the risk of redundancy, you’ve done it again. You’re ideas are brilliant and I mean it. I’ve literally tried every one I’ve watched!!! And love them. Your mind is probably always at work (must be busy in there!). I only wish I was half creatively inclined as you. Anyway, I can at least be thankful you share your thoughts was us!!

Yes! I found a bunch of these books! Some I purchased very cheaply from the thrift store and some were in the free bin.

That medical book is amazing. What a great find.

I’ve told you before, I get super stoked to see a Treasure Books video upload notification on my phone. You are a treasure! Thank you so much for sharing with us!

I use to cut slits for pockets all the time as a kid/teen. I forgot about this. I didn't begin using add-on pockets until adult, so thank you muchly for the reminder! So happy you & your children were safe & sound in storms, and yes, they can be scary! 😱 My son is a lineman & he'a been quite busy repairing & getting electrical power back on with repairs! I always learn from you! 😊

Awesome video! I, too, enjoy you videos and could listen to your stories for hours. I'm sure that 15 minute storm felt like eternity with frightened children. They just don't have our perception of time. My babies are 34 and 36 now and this video made me think of similar experiences with my babies. Life experiences! Keep up the great videos and your inspiration! I appreciate you.

Love those all! Such cute creative ideas, I have tons of magazines with beautiful pics now I can make use of them!! 😃 so excited

Your video was worth the wait! If people didn't watch until the end, they missed a humerous ending. I've been entertained by you for years. Several of your episodes even caught my husband's intetest....😂

I've been asking for the 80's big hair to come back for years. I, also, would rock big hair again!

Thank you for another fun, inspiring video! I'm grateful that you and your family were not hurt ( except for your injury, I mean) durig the storm. My prayers are with those that were affected , though! Prayers for healing of your injury!

So glad to hear you are all safe and not seriously hurt. Love all the ideas for using magazine pages, thanks so much for sharing your brilliant ideas.

I love these! I also love beautiful magazine pages and this is such a great way to use them and to continue to enjoy their beauty and the feelings they invoke when we view them. I thoroughly enjoy your presentations! They are creative, inspiring, and just so different! We never know what's coming next! Injecting them with your humor makes it so fun! Thanks for sharing your creative talents with all of us! Oh, and another thing I really like about your presentations is your clear, precise instructions! Keep those videos coming! I'm sure I can speak for all of us when I say we're ready and anxiously waiting!

So so so so many wonderful magazine pages to preserve--what great projects--thank you!!!

I just made a slit pocket using a greeting card. What a great idea!

Not only are your ideas wonderful, but you crack me up!

Love your creativity as always. I enjoy every video and always look forward to more. Remember to always have a disaster plan in place in the event of damaging storms. Should include, shelter plans, food, water, and medicines packed, lock valuables away in a safe and be ready to leave if needed. Take care ❤

Your imagination has not bounds. You create such beautiful things.💕

You'd definitely rock anything you put your mind to 'like no tomorrow'!!!

Wonderful ideas, great videos, you always make me smile. Love the medical book.

I just love the heart with the postage stamps. It definitely works.😊

😂Genius artistry coupled with great humor, love it.

Well...another wonderful idea for ways to recycle beautiful things. Thanks soooo much for this!!

Hi Natasa, I was rewatching your video on creative page inserts. You talked about how you love making houses for your journals. You may already know this but......houses are symbols for our lives. I dream about houses all the time. Often they are houses going through some kind of renovation. I was reading a book on dreaming and it said that houses are symbols for our lives. That interpretation rang true for me, because I am always thinking about what my life is supposed to be about. This is a long winded way to say that I found this video inspiring. I also think I'm going to start making a journal with a "house" theme. Thank you for your videos, I rewatch them frequently!

I agree with Brenda, you made me laugh several times during this video. You also gave me the next idea for the journal I'm working on. You ALWAYS inspire me and I'm sad when there aren't any new videos. Thank you for you!!!! Peggy in Arizona in the US.

Another great tutorial! Never realized how funny you are…thank you Natasha!

wow!! I can't believe all of the ideas you come up with. Your "muse" is fantastic!! I don't blame you for not wanting to destroy that medical book, it is pretty fascinating. Thank you so much for the ideas.

I like knitting and I think that knitting patterns are not that hard to find because fashion comes and goes but some stuff never gets back again, but I know that crochet has a niche for vintage stuff. One of my favorite channels is Just Vintage Crochet and it is utterly fascinating to see Corinna decypher antique patterns. If you find some really old crochet stuff it may be cool to talk to her and see if you can send her or at least take some pics and give her. I'm not saying that you're wrong, I'm just giving a heads up to lend a hand to another crafter. As you always say, some things that are not a treasure for someone may be treasure for us or someone else. I absolute love your work and I have nothing but respect and admiration for your work, so people, don't get me wrong. I do use books and magazines all the time and if I know someone else will use it or like the image I save it to give later. Some stuff is not up to my alley but if I know someone else likes then I give it away as a gift. Sometimes not even a complete piece, sometimes just a page so they can use the way they want to.

"If I didn't doing all this talking, I could have been done in...a minute." Yes, but then you wouldn't have given all of us a giggle. Thank you for doing all the talking! :D ETA: That medical book is amazing! And I understand not wanting to repurpose it. I have an absolutely MASSIVE dictionary that I can never repurpose. However, it is most excellent for tucking papers in to flatten/store safely or as a weight when I need some extra help on a project. A true 'paper weight'!

You do beautiful crafts and excellent work, what you are saying about be muse visiting and paying attention to her is right when she visits you gotta pay close attention to her instruction, mine usually visits me at night 😅😂

Cut out pockets and slanted pockets. Game changer.

My daughter got her hair cut the other day and its giving massive Farrah Fawcett vibes and im all for it! Fashion goes in cycles and we've looped back to the 70s! ❤️ Also, flare bottomed jeans are making a come back! 😎♥️

I had something like your book as well. It was in a give away box, 100 years old, about local birds with illustrations. I didn't want to keep it to read. But I couldn't bring myself to dismantle it, even after looking it up in Antique Book store online shops and finding out it is not THAT rare. Still... So I found a bird watcher and gave it to him. He loves it :D

Fantastic video Natasa. Awesome stuff! Just what I needed because I'm culling my old books. I don't want to get rid of them. I love so many pages. They have memories of things I've made over the last 40+ years. What a great way to eternalize them. Thank you so so much.❤

I was just telling someone the other day that I need to use up some magazines and now YOU have given me the answers!! I too love your sense of humor and that you share it with us as though we are your friends….. but of course we ARE!! I also have purchased antique books at our library sales with the intent of cutting them up however never do because I see their value. Thank you soooo much, and blessings from Ohio.

Love the stuffed hearts! When you pulled them down by the trailing threads, I thought of a bunch of balloons, which would also work with these images, and one or two could be cushiony as well. Glad no-one was badly hurt in that storm - it sounds terrifying! PS That old medical book is wonderful! I wouldn't want to cut it up either - but I'm sure it will be a source of inspiration!

LOVE your banter. AND I'm constantly laughing but learning at the same time! You really are a wonderful teacher. I did drool over that medical book...it's amazing.

I love listening to you talk! And, I will watch a video of yours even if I think I have no interest in what you’re making because I know I’ll become inspired! I will likely use up some pages now that I’d been stumped on. Thanks! ❤❤❤☮️