Tutorial - Create a Lapbook Using Old Books

Tutorial - Create a Lapbook Using Old Books - Part 1

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18 күн бұрын

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I have wanted to make a Lapbook for a while, I did start making a cover a long time ago but got distracted and forgot about it!
But today I thought it was time. It is going to be a little bit of everything, not one theme. I have found some pretty scrapbook papers and Tim Holtz papers, so starting with them and a few scrap pieces of my digital papers.
I am making the cover and I have had a go at adding in a flippy thing. So, so far so good, carry on tomorrow.
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Пікірлер: 59

@CandBCrafts 14 күн бұрын

This is interesting. I am not sure what a lapbook is, but I am sure it will be beautiful like everything else you make.

@chrisgibson8409 13 күн бұрын

I haven't made a lapbook for such a long time. And using old readers digest books is just the right size for something like this!! So many ideas of things to make and never enough time to make them all!!! I am going to watch the next video as I am very interested in where you will take this one. Great ideas Gi..... you never fail to surprise!!

@judiemjacobson4613 16 күн бұрын

How serendipitous. I have the makings of a lap Journal all glued together. But I have never gone back to it and now you have inspired me. Mine is going to be a journal about all the beautiful places in the world. Because now that I have the time and the money to travel I'm no longer able to. So I am going to make me a large Journal of beautiful places that I can sit and enjoy in my old age now. Looking forward to see how yours turns out. Blessings and love from New Mexico

@colleenbuiles9171 15 күн бұрын

This is very cool! Love watching the process, always learn something new! No doubt in my mind it's going to be gorgeous! Take care,hugs💞

@blackcoffeeandwildflowers 16 күн бұрын

Gorgeous! I love lap books but have never made one. You went at this one like you’ve done it a million times! 😂 I love it, and I really like the idea of putting the second book cover on the front. Hugs 🤗❤️

@jennylawson1980 16 күн бұрын

"If you don't make messes, you never get anything accomplished right." It took the Army and my grandfather being a dean of a university to get that thru my head as I got older. He was right, progress isn't always perfectly neat and clean. I love this lap book and can't wait to see how it turns out

@Karin- 17 күн бұрын

I really enjoyed this, it looks fab. I look forward to seeing the next bit 😊

@bmwcruise 16 күн бұрын

I have never seen a lapbook before and am intrigued to see the final product. Thank you, Gi, for all your hard work and creative genius. ❤

@ishka28 16 күн бұрын

Love watching the process. One day I’ll try it too.

@theresa_lili 16 күн бұрын

I really enjoyed this video. So nice to see your creative process in action. Having everything prepared takes away from us getting to see the entire process. Thanks for sharing.

@dianejohnson7212 16 күн бұрын

I really love this, thank you. I have seen people do these before but for some reason it just didn’t make sense to me. You have made it so clear. ❤❤ I’m excited to try it myself

@kimarmstrong9161 17 күн бұрын

Love this! I haven't seen a "lapbook", but this looks like something I want to try!❤

@JennCadyFiddlyBits 16 күн бұрын

First time I saw one was Nik the Booksmith. Love her too. Cant wait to see how Gi’s turns out. I bet it’s going to be awesome!

@janicehetrick3 16 күн бұрын

I am following along, I love it. ❤❤❤❤❤❤

@TubeYouLena 14 күн бұрын

exciting! ♥♥♥

@sherryvanderpool8644 15 күн бұрын

Fantastic project ❤

@mlperkol8 11 күн бұрын

I love how detailed your video is for a technique I've never seen. I must confess to being worried when you first started applying the ink to the cover, but wow! it looked great. I'm going to binge watch all 3 of the episodes you have posted thus far. I can't wait to get to a thrift store to find some books I can use to make my own lapbook. Thanks!

@GiKerr 11 күн бұрын

@@mlperkol8 Thank you so much, Hugs Gi x

@lotusflowerpassion 16 күн бұрын

Lovely was wondering how Lap books were made this is Kool 💖

@katrineleber7238 17 күн бұрын

I love it when our say you are making a big mess. Then I know it will be gorgeous. When my father was cooking family holiday meals he would always say “ gosh I hope this is going to be fit to eat”. We would cheer and say that was how dinner would be delicious. I miss him. I can’t wait to see how you finish this masterpiece. Hugs, treen 💕💕💕

@GiKerr 17 күн бұрын

Thanks Treen ❤

@kimarmstrong9161 16 күн бұрын

@@katrineleber7238 my grandmother was always hoping her meals were "fit to eat". Your comment made me smile. 😊

@margieryne6220 17 күн бұрын

Boy, that’s going to be a big journal! I enjoy listening to you think out loud as you go! Hope you had a great weekend! Stay safe! Hugs! ❤️

@denicekeane9054 17 күн бұрын

Can’t wait to try! Chilly in the land down under!(australia)

@lma1028 16 күн бұрын

I’ve never made a lap book. I’m looking forward to watching you put this together.

@Sundies_Art 17 күн бұрын

This is going to be quite the project. Look forward to seeing the process and the end results. thanks so much for sharing this idea.

@leisacarnahan7647 16 күн бұрын

Love it! I just am not sure what a lapbook is...lol

@marjo_loves_art 16 күн бұрын

Fabulous! Can’t wait for Part 2.

@Makincraftsstudio 16 күн бұрын

Loving this! I am looking forward to seeing the rest of this series.

@kathylambert-uz1vs 14 күн бұрын

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@user-dh7bm9ky4j 16 күн бұрын

❤😊

@judygiesbrecht8297 16 күн бұрын

❤❤❤ 🇨🇦

@dollysmith8380 14 күн бұрын

I've not seen a lapbook before. I'm finding it so interesting to watch but can you tell me the end purpose of a lapbook and what the difference is between it and a journal? Yes, I know that most journals are open sided like a regular journal but I've also seen some really small journals that fold closed too. I read your comments below and from students was not where my mind went when it came to the origin. I can see plenty of uses for a closed book like this.... In my mind I'm thinking that I'd like to make one and insert an example of all of the wonderful embellishment ideas you given us. I've collected the items for using the UV resin, putting together beaded dangles and charms, the stickling, the sequins, the embroidering, you name it........ you've hooked me. I thoroughly enjoyed your off-the-cuff presentation today. It allows us to see the true process you go through which helps us all. I know that I sometimes think no that won't work and then it does....... so seeing you do the same thing is encouraging. I hope that you and Andy are enjoying your holiday......... spend some time in that wonderful weather for me.

@beckyb4074 16 күн бұрын

Hello Gi, one person/KZfaqr comes to mind when you said lap book -- Nik the Booksmith has done a couple of different sets of lap book tutorials. I'm sure I could probably find them, but I'm not sure (at this moment) if I could find a way to share them with you. We shall see. And I'm sure their are other KZfaqrs that's done a lap book. This is going to be interesting. Thanks for sharing your time, talents and inspirations. Take care and God bless you and yours. Sincerely Becky B from Arkansas

@GiKerr 16 күн бұрын

@@beckyb4074 I had a search today and found Nik the Booksmith. Fantastic videos. Not sure it will be as good but going to give it a go. Hugs Gi x

@beckyb4074 16 күн бұрын

@@GiKerr I'm sure you will be great at it. I'd try myself, but it's a lot of steps and I don't have a craft space to work in currently. Nik is amazing, but she's having a lack of mojo currently, but I'm feeling it's a bit more than that. God bless you.

@amandaperry1478 15 күн бұрын

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@CreciendoMiFe 16 күн бұрын

👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻💯

@beckyb4074 16 күн бұрын

Hello again Gi, I found your email. Just sent you 1 of 3 Lapbook playlists of Nik the Booksmith, I included the names of her other 2 playlists in the email. Hope this can be a inspiration/ideas builder for you, then do it in Gi style. Love and hugs. Becky B

@GiKerr 16 күн бұрын

Thank you so much Becky B ❤

@cherimurray5093 16 күн бұрын

Very intriguing! How are we going to use our lapbook? Looking around, I see lapbooks for children's work storage, for home educators, etc. I'm loving the way the books fold together (I'll be charity shop hunting tomorrow for some books), but I'm just wondering what our end game is?❤

@GiKerr 16 күн бұрын

I am just going to make and use as I would a journal and hope it turns out OK 😊

@cherimurray5093 16 күн бұрын

@@GiKerr It will be fun, whatever else it turns into!!!

@magnoliabird 11 күн бұрын

Gi sorry I missed the definition of a lap book please ❤

@wandabaldwin2479 17 күн бұрын

I've been hedging and trimming bushes. it's 81 degrees s humid and hot. I live in Michigan. USA!.

@GiKerr 17 күн бұрын

You have had a busy hot sunday Wanda. Hugs Gi x

@JennCadyFiddlyBits 16 күн бұрын

It was 85 here for my Sunday and I was working on my “great declutter of 2024” project. So frustrated with the sweating! 😂 🥵

@rosemorales3135 16 күн бұрын

Hey G, in your next video, will you explain what a lap book is please

@GiKerr 16 күн бұрын

Hi Rose, I did my best at explaining in tonight's video. Hugs Gi x

@rosemorales3135 16 күн бұрын

@@GiKerr 🤘🏻🤘🏻🤘🏻🫶🏻🫶🏻🫶🏻☕️☕️☕️

@DeniseS-6867 13 күн бұрын

Fabulous💙🪻🩷

@dianacriswell7798 17 күн бұрын

Gi this might be a silly question, but what is a lap book? I tried to look it up, but none of it really made sense to me.

@GiKerr 17 күн бұрын

Hi Diana, I believe it originally came from students. They would make a folder with notes, diagram etc and keep it on there lap when studying. So crafters and journalers took the idea and added a little bit more. Like tuck spots, flips, flaps, pockets etc as we do! That's my understanding of them. Hope that helps. Hugs Gi x

@dianacriswell7798 17 күн бұрын

@@GiKerr thank you Gi. I’m excited to see how it goes. I so love your work.

@TheTruckingScribe 16 күн бұрын

I want to make a lapbook, they look so fun.💜⛟💜⛟💜

@sandieaudsley5208 17 күн бұрын

giday im wondering what is a lapbook cheers

@GiKerr 17 күн бұрын

I believe it originally came from students. They would make a folder with notes, diagram etc and keep it on there lap when studying. So crafters and journalers took the idea and added a little bit more. Like tuck spots, flips, flaps, pockets etc as we do! That's my understanding of them. Hope that helps. Hugs Gi x

@sandieaudsley5208 17 күн бұрын

@@GiKerr thankyou