The Milk Carton Makeover ~ Various Examples

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Жыл бұрын

In this video we are turning junk into treasure! We are giving Milk Cartons a Makeover and we are unleashing the MAGIC of upcycling! Various different projects. Enjoy :)
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@ForeverLuminous Жыл бұрын

You have inspired me so much. I had been wanting to make a junk journal for years. Then I came to your KZfaq and started the next day! Now I'm in love with paper crafting. Also, thank you for all your tutorials. Plus, I really enjoy watching and listening to you. You're so fun.

@TreasureBooks Жыл бұрын

Thank you so very much, it is very much appreciated :)

@lydian8 Жыл бұрын

This is fantastic as usual. You're always great to watch. I was thinking. You should sell merchandise that says, "Let's pretend I did that on purpose." It always makes me smile when you say that.

@wendymcdonald7351 Жыл бұрын

I'd buy that!!!

@lindadean2864 Жыл бұрын

This is the first time I've heard her say, "Let's pretend I did that on purpose." As soon as I stop laughing, I am hitting the 'subscibe' button!

@Bay6768 Жыл бұрын

Contact paper comes to mind to use as a decorative cover for these pouches.

@handmadeiowa Жыл бұрын

Natasha, you are the epitome of a true junk journaler! You are the queen of upcycling!

@buncobimbo Жыл бұрын

100% agree. Love her videos.

@handmadeiowa Жыл бұрын

@@buncobimbo oh, so do I!

@TreasureBooks Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much!!

@jamiemueller1881 Жыл бұрын

incredible. You could give 1000 people old milk cartons and no one would come up with this. You are a genius! Love love love these! Thanks for sharing your creativity with us and helping us recycle!

@plauditecives Жыл бұрын

I think the silver duct tape is truly inspired. Love that look. Really motivates me to craft!

@alisoneden Жыл бұрын

‘No wonky business’ ! I love listening to your descriptions! 😄✨✨💎✨

@TreasureBooks Жыл бұрын

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@marshaknatcal104 Жыл бұрын

I never knew these milk boxes existed. Of course, I don't actually shop for milk; I just grab my usual plastic carton and go. Anxious to see what you do with the plastic one. You are such a treaure!

@rachellee.9389 Жыл бұрын

You are such an ASMR tease - LOL! OK, maybe I don't get the 'tingle' but I do love the feel, the sound, the look, and the texture of all your junk journals. Thanks for NEVER disappointing, Natasa!

@carolm9451 Жыл бұрын

Love the journal the best. I've been saving my cartons for ages, lol. I soak them and pull apart, and put in the food processor with junk mail/newspaper to make paper. The silver lining adds bits of sparkle to the new paper, and the clear-ish plastic part of the carton lets light through the paper when held to the light, such fun!! Great ideas!!!

@ShoshiPlatypus Жыл бұрын

Wow. What a fantastic idea. I'd love to see the result.

@carolm9451 Жыл бұрын

@@ShoshiPlatypus one of the negatives about KZfaq, you can't post a picture in your replies...

@chicvintagegifts6335 Жыл бұрын

Natasa what can I say recycling ♻️ perfection ❤....congratulations on your book ❤ clever lady xxx

@jackyfreeman5530 Жыл бұрын

My friend saves small pieces of cardboard to write lists on, I'm going to make one of the pouches for her to put them in! Just perfect, thanks Natasa ❤❤❤

@margarettallett762 Жыл бұрын

Your creativity, teaching ability, easy yet stunningly complex looking designs are always so inspiring and enjoyable to watch. Thanks for sharing you!

@gaiagreen2690 Жыл бұрын

"Let's pretend I did that on purpose" is my new favourite life motto! 💖 I won't even start praising your extraordinary talent or the lovely items you create, because I think that after more than nine hundred glowing comments, every compliment has already been given - I'll simply agree with them all! You truly bring joy to the world, Nataša! ❤

@Angellosa Жыл бұрын

Yeah, I'm sure that she brought a smile to everyone's face when she said "Let's pretend I did that on purpose". 😆 Reminded me of Bob Ross with his "a happy little accident".

@ShoshiPlatypus Жыл бұрын

Lol! I think a lot of us are now going to adopt that motto as our own! I'm always saying "serendipity" when my "mistakes" turn out to be successes after all! And I so agree with what you say about Natasha's talent - she is one awesome lady!

@debraolm7104 Жыл бұрын

my favorite motto as well👌🐝

@elizabethglenbentley7882 11 ай бұрын

NATASHA, you have "the patience of a saint" is how the saying goes! Without that attribute, we would all miss out on "serendipity" brilliant ideas💡 thank you so much from Denmark 🇩🇰

@heathersullivan8494 Жыл бұрын

Fantastic!! I love the way your brain thinks. I love that you take items from our houses that most of us have, and if we don’t there’s most definitely an alternative. Your amazing!! ❤

@theolachapman6126 Жыл бұрын

Love how you recycle everything like ideas you are the greatest thank you Theola

@TreasureBooks Жыл бұрын

Thank you! 😊

@Lunareon Жыл бұрын

All of these ideas are great! Looking forward to see what can be made of a plastic milk bottle. As always, thank you for the tutorials and for the inspiration.

@cremetea Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for this video! I have dozens and dozens of milk cartons all washed up and flattened by weighing down with heavy boxes. I use them as journal covers covered in cloth which I sew on. 😄

@MarieWest-tbic Жыл бұрын

Always love all the ideas that come out of your brilliant mind. But upcycling actual junk that would other wise be in a landfill for centeries is amazing! Thank you so much for the ideas!

@barbsterling4913 Жыл бұрын

You are the queen of recycling. Love your ideas! The mini journal was my fav! The embossed pieces are really pretty too!

@loulittlefield4112 Жыл бұрын

I love them all but I love the coin purse, and the file folder one. The same two you like. I just love your creativity and thank you for sharing.

@wilmajansevannoordwyk984 Жыл бұрын

Embossing with the carton pannels make impressive prints. Beautiful.

@rebecarod1475 Жыл бұрын

So grateful for your mastery of this craft and the fact that you share it. Even in condensed version, with several projects at a time, we get a full understanding of the process and the features of each finished product. I appreciate your video editing skills. Looking forward to receiving your book.

@janetphelps6879 Жыл бұрын

Exquisite projects. I cannot pick 1 favorite. Love them all!

@jaquelinedocarmo3112 Жыл бұрын

ALL projects made here is wonderfull. Thanks for ALL.

@caroltanzi29 Жыл бұрын

What a talented lady! Everyone of these projects are super. I’ve been saving Starbucks Via small boxes to do a project based on handling the same way you handled the milk boxes. Now this is upcycling! Carol from California

@annfletcher4853 Жыл бұрын

I Love them all. Your imagination is astounding. I will be saving my milk boxes to make the folders, and both pouches. Thank you for sharing this tutorial. You make it so easy to follow. ❤❤❤❤❤

@wendycleaver6933 Жыл бұрын

I love recycling and you have done it beautifully. thank you!

@Gretchen_T. Жыл бұрын

I like all of them! This goes to show that nothing is trash! Thank you!!😊

@ludmillasomp4723 Жыл бұрын

You are a fantastic teacher Natasha and all your projects are perfection. Love them all. BEAUTIFUL. Thank you ❤😊

@jeraldbaxter3532 Жыл бұрын

When I hear your voice, I know that it will be another excellent video!

@KristenHigh Жыл бұрын

You are AMAZING!! I love watching your videos Natasha.. You take the word JUNK JOURNALS to a whole new height.. I love seeing your beautiful creations.. blessings

@martiseelye6443 Жыл бұрын

Thank you Natasa. Your instructions are clear and easy to follow. I love these because they're beautiful and useful 😊

@janiceatkins4821 Жыл бұрын

Wonderful sustainability ideas. Your instructions are clear and concise. Excellent. Many thanks.

@phylliswilliamstn Жыл бұрын

My favorite artist! What a treat today. 😊

@jenniferwatson7118 Жыл бұрын

Wow - you're so amazingly creative with 'junk' to treasure!

@TreasureBooks Жыл бұрын

Thank you! 😊

@debbieblackburn6758 5 ай бұрын

Oh! Wow! Perfect trash to treasure project. Thank you so much for sharing your experience and talent.

@TreasureBooks 5 ай бұрын

Thank you! Cheers!

@Cyrilmc222004 11 ай бұрын

Thank you so much Natasha, I really really enjoyed watching you creating all these amazing and beautiful pieces just from Tetra pack’s. I really really love ❤️ them all they’re so cute and adorable too, and I really really love ❤️ this idea very much indeed. Please stay safe and well too xxx Mags ❤❤❤❤

@tma4444 5 ай бұрын

Your creativity and skills are on another level!! You are AMAZING!!

@marjo_loves_art Жыл бұрын

What a fun idea!

@karinroloff4562 Жыл бұрын

Very inspiriting...You are a genius...Your ideas are fantastic...Who would have thought of this? I really believe, now, any material can be used as/in a junk journal. Thank you for sharing your creative ideas.........😻

@TreasureBooks Жыл бұрын

Absolutely! Thank you 😊

@DeniseS-6867 Жыл бұрын

Hello Natasa, those are fabulous ideas, hard to believe they are made from a milk carton. Thanks for sharing.🩵

@susanmary4752 Жыл бұрын

the queen of recycling! love it!!

@TubeYouLena Жыл бұрын

In my province in Canada we get deposit money back on all beverage containers so I am not going to work with this particular material but will definitely use for many of that other packaging. I create my own fabric paper for junk journal hinges using masking tape. When I use masking tape in projects just to hold glued parts temporarily, once all is dry, instead of throwing used tape away I stick the pieces to the back of a fabric piece. Then I glue that fabric with taky glue to cardstock easily. But I will make a point to check op shops for that double-sided carpet tape for sure. And I love paper + fabric combination a lot. Recently I started gluing strips of paper with quotes on strips of fabric with frayed edges and those look so cozy and good! I want to make a whole JJ with page edges done this way. Better than lace and super cheap!

@colleenbuiles9171 Жыл бұрын

Oh my Natasha! I saved this tutorial for my Sunday morning coffee time☕because I knew it would be filled with inspiration😉. These are absolutely wonderfully gorgeous!🥰 Such creative and unique projects (as usual...lol). Always a pleasure to watch. Tfs your novel ideas💡. I really appreciate it..hugs💞

@memorykeeperjournals Жыл бұрын

Wow! How fun is this?! I loved them all, but my favorite is the big folio one that I can use in a drawer or basket to save all my ephemera I work on. I would have to get it done from you because my hands are not that strong to bend those milk cartons. 😂😂😂 You are the Queen of trash to treasure for Junk journals! ❤❤❤

@laurapaglia8229 Жыл бұрын

OMgosh it's so funny to see your bloopers and the reactions when you work things out!!!

@annelawver2703 Жыл бұрын

Now I wish I drank milk from those cartons! Your creativity is inspiring.

@TreasureBooks Жыл бұрын

Thank you! Cheers!

@patriciamason9884 Жыл бұрын

Amazing! Something out of nothing! You always have the most fab ideas!!! 😊💕

@lucyfanning7496 Жыл бұрын

I love how you upcycle things that most people would toss, and that you also point out many alternatives.

@jenniferharman5139 Жыл бұрын

I really love this idea. I use almond milk and dislike the idea that they might be recycled from my bin. Thanks a million. 😁💖🇦🇺

@maryalmsberger6173 Жыл бұрын

Now I’m going to have to figure out how to figure out how to clean and save these without my hubby knowing I’m saving one more thing 😂😂😂😊. Great projects TFS

@ShoshiPlatypus Жыл бұрын

Lol lol! A woman after my own heart... My hubby and I have a standing joke - I often pick things up (completely un-art-related and often rubbish) and say, "I wonder if I could make art out of this?" He answers with a resounding "NO!!" which I take as a challenge - I make art out of it to prove him wrong! He thinks I'm nuts. I can't look at anything now without wondering how I could use it and I have a whole box full of tissue boxes, any packaging with windows in it, or interesting flaps, etc. Easter egg packaging can be interesting and full of potential, too. And don't get me going on tea bags - I have two large boxes full of them! One of my favourite recycling ideas is the accordion-folded leaflets that come with my medication. Before unfolding them, I punch holes in them with my Crop-a-Dile and then unfold them - you get a gorgeous semi-organised, semi-random pattern of holes. Spray through them as stencils - you get 2 great papers for the price of one (free, actually!) and they are great on the gel plate, too. The printing on them just adds texture. Fabulous collage fodder.

@danaeroberts684 Жыл бұрын

You could also cover the cartons with contact papers/vinyls. Love your ideas!

@visionsofheaven Жыл бұрын

Love, love, love this. The embossed carton near the end is amazing and I love the little flip book. All of it! I'm having a very fun evening getting caught up with your wonderful channel :)

@barbarasimmons5777 Жыл бұрын

What a cool idea!!! 🐞

@lorettavalmorbida7793 Жыл бұрын

Love all the projects, my favorite is the album. They are all very beautiful Natasha.

@terricorbett468 Жыл бұрын

Natasa, you constantly inspire me to at least try something!!! I’m still “collecting” more than doing, sighhhh. But I appreciate you always giving options other than running out to buy something new. I just really think if I have exactly what you have, it’ll turn out exactly like yours!! I know I know, doesn’t work like that! 😂 Thank you for sharing your creative genius with us!! It really is a gift! Much❤️

@barbaraholzmann946 21 күн бұрын

We call those snap-buttons -- Press-studs... Love this idea. Thanks soooo much, clever, crafty lady!

@TreasureBooks 21 күн бұрын

Yes! Thank you!

@lotusflowerpassion Жыл бұрын

These are so Kool and so love making Trash into treasure love them all. Thanks for sharing dear.💖

@sintheticsmile Жыл бұрын

You always have the most creative upcycling/recycling ideas! Thanks for sharing

@TreasureBooks Жыл бұрын

Thank you! Cheers!

@gailbales2202 Жыл бұрын

Love them all but the small pouch with the “button” closure is my favorite. ♥️

@nazmachowdhury4660 Жыл бұрын

Robust fun projects. Love the album.

@jismbabe Жыл бұрын

Thank you again, dear! Love all these ideas. I can get started right away… Have already been saving some packages… Big hug for you, beautiful Soul. 🙏🏼🤗💝🇳🇱

@elter1979 Жыл бұрын

I love your carton makeover. You are so talented, I love everything that you make and cannot wait for your next tutorial. Thank you very much.

@sherryliberto6749 Жыл бұрын

❤❤❤❤ truly beautifully done. Thanks for sharing. Have a wonderful weekend. Sherry

@suzystampinscrappinfool Жыл бұрын

I'm loving ❤️ 😍 your recycled ♻️ treasures thanks so much for sharing 😊 & have a great weekend 😊

@clairegagne6906 Жыл бұрын

You come up with unique projects that I absolutely love. Your talent is special. Love watching you create. You do use products that would otherwise just be thrown out and make beautiful usable items. Think my favorite was the tall pocket one. Guess I'll need to be saving my chicken stock containers for a project. Be well, be safe & TYFS

@barbarawillobee5706 9 ай бұрын

So comprehensive and you are fantastic at describing how to make things! ❤👏🙌

@TreasureBooks 9 ай бұрын

Thanks so much! 😊

@mia707 Жыл бұрын

5⭐+ I’m inspired to make pretty glasses cases for my tiny glasses and jumbo Hollywood hangover sun glasses that will also hold the special cleaning clothes for the glasses. It will keep them safe in my purse or boho handbag. A nice clutch purse could be made with the cartons too. And a pouch to hold my inhaler in my purse. This is the most inspiration I’ve had in a short period of time. THANK YOU!

@dr3099 11 ай бұрын

You explain everything so clearly.

@BelvaGray 11 ай бұрын

I love the sounds you made at the beginning

@b.a.31 Жыл бұрын

Recycling in such a beautiful way and it is even very usefull - great !!! Thank you so much! Best regards from Austria ❤ 😊 🌺🌸🌺♥️ Bernadette

@silvertongueX3 6 ай бұрын

You always always always pay such good attention to the tiny little details so we all truly understand how to achieve that finished, professional look. Thank you so much for showing us exactly how to get the corners perfectly secure while sturdy and lasting. I really cannot thank you enough for demystifying this artistic, creative process and ensuring our individual successes! Happiest Holiday season to you, Sweetest Gift Giver down undah! 🎉 You also give me comfort by the melodic lilt of your lyrical words. Bob's your uncle! 😂❤

@surekhagalagoda4047 11 ай бұрын

Dear Natasha Thank you so much. I am going to make three small purses as gifts.with love and hugs from Sri Lanka ❤

@bknight7698 Жыл бұрын

I love the mini album first and then the rest! ❤👍

@IntrepidInkweaver Жыл бұрын

This is so cool 😍I love upcycling projects. Also those compass brads are awesome!

@suzannemarcil6270 Жыл бұрын

You continue to amaze me with what you recuperate and turn them into beautiful treasures…..you have a lot of imagination and creativity…continue doing it, I love watching you.

@kriskeuler4455 Жыл бұрын

Must Do project ❤❤❤thanks so much ❤❤❤

@janjiguere638 9 ай бұрын

Love your channel. Love the way you repurpose. Something I love to do. Thank you so much. You're very talented ❤

@lesleygarcia7608 Жыл бұрын

I LOVE this video tutorial!! I've been wanting ideas of what to do with tetra packs for years! The mini pouch is my favorite!

@TreasureBooks Жыл бұрын

Yay! Thank you!

@Leena-jt8cm Жыл бұрын

All are my favorite 🤩 again I will say this I like your video because u make things from trash to treasure. Can’t wait to make one of these.

@shugmagnolia188 27 күн бұрын

This is fun! I like the secrecy between the pockets! Fun way to keep my cuts and findings in. I love pockets! ❤🎉

@stineke3021 Жыл бұрын

another nice video. all 3 ideas are fun! I already knew the smallest one, but you make it something completely different! I love the mini album 👌😊

@belyndarecycleart9751 Жыл бұрын

Bonjour Natasa 😁🇨🇦 ones again another great insperation i love love love ❣️

@Guiltylikeacocobean Жыл бұрын

Glad to see someone else journalling with these too. Love your ideas!! ❤

@kplicanic 6 ай бұрын

Amazing! You always blow me away... thank you for sharing your creative genius with us!

@jaynebarratt3980 2 ай бұрын

Love everything you do you explain so well thanks for sharing all the wonderful things you do xx

@karennance3719 Жыл бұрын

You are so creative, love your videos ❤

@HealTheWorldwithMJ Жыл бұрын

I love you so much for drinking oat milk! 💓🥰 Also thank you for your beautiful ideas! You're so creative! 👏

@ShoshiPlatypus Жыл бұрын

Me too! We have all non-dairy now. I hate the cruelty associated with industrialised dairy farming and non-dairy milk is so much better for your health.

@TreasureBooks Жыл бұрын

Oat milk all the way !!!! Hahah

@shirleymalatino9474 Жыл бұрын

Love them all. I have ordered your book, thanks for all your imagination!

@TreasureBooks Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much!!

@thethriftyapprentice Жыл бұрын

So using the book cloth you taught us how to make would be idea for covering the surface then. Maybe even using a printed sticker sheet that has a custom printed on it would work as well. Hmmm I might have to give that sticker sheet idea a try. See you inspired me on the spot! This is why I love your mentorship.

@lynamahariel Жыл бұрын

That shiny surface can actually be used as glue. You just place your paper or fabric on it and then iron over it. The plastic melts and sticks everything together.

@ShoshiPlatypus Жыл бұрын

Wow - fabulous tip!

@TreasureBooks Жыл бұрын

I tried that, but it didn't work

@tamsinboldick7035 Жыл бұрын

In the UK, we call them "press studs." Don't know if that's what they're known as elsewhere. Fab video again Natasa, thank you. Xx

@chrissyweikoop7931 11 ай бұрын

45:34 you said it just so beautifully. really loved the video. i want to make that coin purse soon as a replacement for my current wallet. i am so annoyed by how i pay 30 bucks for something and it breaks after ~2-3 years max. might as well upcycle something and replace it every few months, but at least it was cheap, didn't cost much and i had fun making it. thanks so much for the inspiration!

@robinbellomy6891 Жыл бұрын

Can’t wait to see what you come up with for the plastic jugs.

@Idagramos 28 күн бұрын

You are amazing!! I loved them all as I do all your work and designs but my favorite is the last one. I think it's the easiest to make but it's all so adorably cute, lol! Thank you for sharing and please keep them coming. =)))

@msmicaelkemp Жыл бұрын

Natasha - I am always so impressed with your work. It seems like right now junk journaling is being driven by digitals and Tim Holtz merch. While I am a fan of both, neither are junk. Your work is always true to the junky roots of our craft, and I deeply appreciate that. Thank you for keeping us pointed in the direction of our humble beginnings.

@ShoshiPlatypus Жыл бұрын

I quite agree with you. Most "junk" journals out there aren't junk but cost a lot of money! I don't actually like the term "junk journal" at all as it has rather negative connotations - I love Natasha's "Treasure Books" but since that term is her own, I've decided to use the term "Bonnie Books" as a cover-all for all my different styles of albums. (A nod to my Scottish ancestry!)

@lizkielas1459 Жыл бұрын

Thank you for sharing your amazing talents with us! ❤

@nadinepalmaerts3197 Жыл бұрын

Love all of them ! Maybe the photo album is my favorite 😍 I am so happy to reduce what I put in the waste bag too. Thanks soooo much for sharing this 🙏✨