Easy Altered Christmas Book Tutorial | No Gluing or Removing Pages

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  • Опубликовано: 24 дек 2024

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  • @karendakyns4989
    @karendakyns4989 Месяц назад +266

    You are really one of the most talented paper crafters around. Your voice is very soothing and your ideas are quite ……. I don’t know what to say. Bloody marvellous. Don’t know how you do it. Thank you for so many wonderful tutorials. Don’t ever move from You Tube. 😁

    • @TreasureBooks
      @TreasureBooks  Месяц назад +23

      Aw, thank you so much! That means a lot.

    • @luticia
      @luticia Месяц назад +9

      I do agree.

    • @delawurl5938
      @delawurl5938 Месяц назад +5

      Me too! I agree!

    • @rkug777
      @rkug777 Месяц назад +6

      100% agree!!

    • @SheriMay1
      @SheriMay1 Месяц назад +5

      Absolutely!

  • @cathlynballard8409
    @cathlynballard8409 Месяц назад +111

    I love, love, love, this journal. Imagine the same style for a wedding, any type of shower, as a baby book, for a significant anniversary, settling into a new home, going to college, documenting a lovely trip or travels, etc.

    • @teresacobb1760
      @teresacobb1760 Месяц назад +1

      Amazing, isn't it! 🎉❤🎉

    • @lorineltner6193
      @lorineltner6193 29 дней назад +2

      After seeing so many ladies posting photos I had to find your tiutorial. Love this. I'm not a red and green. Person. I have lots of ideas of what I want to do. Thank you

    • @darlenefrybarger2263
      @darlenefrybarger2263 24 дня назад

      @@lorineltner6193I’m not a red and green person either! I’m imagining blue and silver. Whatever color is chosen it will be lovely!

    • @beckydorian7043
      @beckydorian7043 24 дня назад

      So gorgeous ❤❤

  • @barbaraburgdorff7025
    @barbaraburgdorff7025 Месяц назад +72

    This book is at the very top of my most favorite Christmas books EVER. Your creativity seems to be endless. Also, I am a person who like her books to be neat and clean, not ripped and torn, etc. You do that so well. (I love it when you slip into a southern accent!) LOVE the ASMR at the beginning of each video. For me, it erases any stress and anxiety I am feeling. Love your beautiful nails and rings. Your entire video is always a feast for the senses. Please do not ever go away. No one can replace you, your personality, soothing voice and talent. 🍃 🦋🌷💐🌿🌺🌹🍃

    • @suzydoodle6348
      @suzydoodle6348 Месяц назад +3

      I agreed 100%! I love seeing her nails and rings, hearing her voice and looking at her beautiful projects. Natasha really is the best 😊

  • @alexismcmackin
    @alexismcmackin Месяц назад +52

    Ever since the Library of Alexandria burned to the ground, the world has made a concerted effort to keep multiple copies of ALL information stored in various formats and locations all over the world. Never again does anyone have to be afraid of altering books, pinky swear! I love the outcome and I absolutely want to recreate it.

  • @maryweas6385
    @maryweas6385 Месяц назад +98

    I want to immediately abandon all my current projects and make this gorgeous book!!!!! Thank you! 😍

  • @QueenNoTeetha151
    @QueenNoTeetha151 Месяц назад +31

    The book that thought it would never be loved, didn’t know what Natasha had in store for it. Now it’s admired worldwide for its Christmas beauty! ❤

  • @SussexCoastStudio
    @SussexCoastStudio Месяц назад +36

    I love love love this insanely amazing book! This book, never been read, is now a SCULPTURE that will be admired by many! Readers digest books are diluted versions of the original. What you have done is the opposite of diluting: the love, the care, the embellishments make the book stand proud on a mantlepiece or bookshelf and DEMAND attention. As a book lover, I am so happy for this book, and I definitely want to make one for myself, too. Thank you for sharing!

  • @sueskaggs4274
    @sueskaggs4274 Месяц назад +24

    It's not destroying them, it's Restoration ❤

  • @maraca5797
    @maraca5797 Месяц назад +50

    Gorgeous book! I think it would be nice and memorable to tuck Christmas photos in the pockets and watch it grow every year. It would make a wonderful keepsake for children or grandchildren. Beautiful work! ❤

    • @TreasureBooks
      @TreasureBooks  Месяц назад +2

      That is a fantastic idea!!!

    • @paulaunger3061
      @paulaunger3061 Месяц назад +2

      That's a wonderful idea! A lovely book of Christmas memories which would be so lovely to pass down the years. Put all your receipts and lists and journal shopping days and parties and meeting up with friends and family. Precious!

  • @mcg267
    @mcg267 Месяц назад +31

    This is AMAZING! Never seen anything like it. Your talent is out of this world, truly. ❤

    • @TreasureBooks
      @TreasureBooks  Месяц назад +1

      Thank you so much! 😊 I appreciate that

  • @audreys9961
    @audreys9961 Месяц назад +60

    You are absolutely THE best paper person around, your projects, your narrative and funny comments are the best on the internet! Please don't ever stop what you do and a huge "thank you", "mahalo", "Danke" for what you do and for making everyone's day better!🤩AND this is a fabulous project!

    • @angelastjohn3154
      @angelastjohn3154 29 дней назад

      Funny comments as in the fashion models wearing mattresses and trash liners! 🤣 How lovely to have the family dog included too to give us all a heartwarming smile

  • @Angiecap
    @Angiecap Месяц назад +15

    I love to see something ‘different’ being shown. I sometimes get bored with the same pages and tucks. I’m looking forward to trying this.

  • @lindakilmer2548
    @lindakilmer2548 Месяц назад +37

    Another amazing TREASURE BOOK!!!

  • @lesleygarcia7608
    @lesleygarcia7608 Месяц назад +13

    Or a place to store specific Christmas cards from loved ones!!❤ Love love love it!

  • @TheBananaMilkClub
    @TheBananaMilkClub Месяц назад +26

    I can’t craft to save my life but I love your videos so much, your voice and personality are wonderful and really help me with my anxiety. Thank you so much for making videos!❤

    • @TreasureBooks
      @TreasureBooks  Месяц назад +3

      That means so much to me, thank you! 😊

  • @kelly-sg4pw
    @kelly-sg4pw Месяц назад +8

    Wow. You could make little Christmas cards with tags sticking up (names) for the family and put them in the pockets. What a surprise that would be at a gathering. A book card holder❤❤

  • @pambryant5818
    @pambryant5818 Месяц назад +20

    OMG I’ve fallen in love with this journal. ❤❤❤ I love the no glue fact and the folding and sewing of the pages is so relaxing. To me it’s more personal and so beautiful. I’ve found my favorite way to make a book into a journal.

    • @barbaraburgdorff7025
      @barbaraburgdorff7025 Месяц назад +1

      I agree the no glue aspect is quite refreshing. I haven't had the courage to sew on paper with my NEW sewing machine. That is my December challenge for myself.

    • @pambryant5818
      @pambryant5818 Месяц назад +1

      @ Oh I haven’t been brave enough to sew on paper either but I love the look. I hope to really get into journaling after the holidays.

  • @misskitty1476
    @misskitty1476 Месяц назад +10

    I love this idea. Totally starting one ASAP. Natasha, I love all your crafts, nothing is ever too far out….. always beautiful and achievable!! Thank you for sharing.

  • @connierohall4248
    @connierohall4248 Месяц назад +16

    This is actually one of my favorites!!!! It’s gorgeous!!!!

  • @margaretjohnson1294
    @margaretjohnson1294 Месяц назад +7

    You are out of the box! Creative and put things together that most wouldn't. Beautiful!

  • @cindyrose9083
    @cindyrose9083 Месяц назад +18

    Absolutely gorgeous! Banjo looks so sweet. Thank you for all that you do to enhance our lives with your videos.

  • @fairweee8058
    @fairweee8058 20 дней назад +1

    Omg!!! Making something beautiful out of a book that will become landfill is a way better option. Go girl!!! It’s not like it’s a first edition. Thankyou for showing me how to resuse my books so I can make use of them. 🙌🙌

  • @carmengalliano415
    @carmengalliano415 Месяц назад +10

    Your creativity is amazing. I can’t think of one tutorial you have made that I don’t want to copy. I’m retired, single and don’t have the time to do all you do. THANK YOU ❤❤❤❤

  • @debbytowers6416
    @debbytowers6416 Месяц назад +3

    I really love this idea, why did you think we wouldn't love it? Their are tons of channels out there making journals but none like you. Your ideas are always original, detailed and gorgeous! Thank you for sharing this ❤ xxx

  • @matildaenlund6679
    @matildaenlund6679 Месяц назад +8

    What a beautiful book!📖 I’m envisioning a “Thanksgiving” book that I would write each day things I’m thankful for. Thank you for sharing.

    • @TreasureBooks
      @TreasureBooks  Месяц назад +1

      I love that idea! A Thanksgiving book would be so special.

  • @christine0nowell757
    @christine0nowell757 Месяц назад +2

    Wow, who would have thought you could make a book look like as gorgeous as this, by folding pages and punching holes. Your ideas are totally amazing. You are truly original, you're an inspiration to us all. Love to you ❤️ and thankyou xx

  • @joannegossard7719
    @joannegossard7719 Месяц назад +14

    So glad you decided to share! This is so much fun and has lots of elements I'll use throughout the year! Thanks for taking the time to make your nails Christmasy too! Your hands are so pretty and expressive, you could get a side gig being a hand model 😊 The attention you pay to every little detail is why you have so many loyal followers ❤

  • @patti4070
    @patti4070 Месяц назад +2

    This project didn’t disappoint!!! I love this book. I’m thinking of possibly a garden theme and maybe next year a Christmas theme.
    Very clever! Thank you for making all of us this video 💕

  • @Tracylovescrafts
    @Tracylovescrafts Месяц назад +10

    Love, Love, Love this idea. Zooming off to my craft area to check out what’s have in my stash.

  • @lisasouth1122
    @lisasouth1122 Месяц назад +4

    You need to enjoy Christmas more because you do it so beautifully!!! You are amazing and your creativity and joy of "treasure" journaling have changed my life. Because of health problems, my life had become restricted and I needed somewhere to put my creativity - you gave that to me. Thank you, thank you.

  • @Debbie-z8u
    @Debbie-z8u Месяц назад +12

    OH MY GOSH!!! This is SO BEAUTIFUL and looks like so much FUN to make! Thank you AGAIN, for your wonderful video! YOU are A Treasure!

    • @TreasureBooks
      @TreasureBooks  Месяц назад +1

      I'm so glad you loved it! Thank you so much 🙏

  • @katanderson6788
    @katanderson6788 Месяц назад +2

    You really out did yourself on this project!
    Love it!
    A thought crossed my mine to use years instead of only the month of December. I thought bringing it to our family holiday gathering so everyone could write some holiday cheer in the journaling spots would be a keepsake as well as a decor piece.
    Silver and blue and a splash of red are my Christmas colors.
    And I love the jump rings! So festive!
    🎄

  • @sherylchipp7777
    @sherylchipp7777 Месяц назад +15

    Absolutely LOVE this altered book!

  • @KatFoster-y9r
    @KatFoster-y9r Месяц назад +2

    I totally love this project. I can think of so many different themes and occasions to decorate one with. I love all your projects, your voice, your sense of humor. This book is a project I intend to make. Thank you for the many hours of enjoyment you have given me. 🎄📚🥰

  • @ArchitectingHappiness
    @ArchitectingHappiness Месяц назад +9

    Wow! You are the treasure…as much as the books 💜.
    Always beautiful creative and inspiring ideas. Accompanied by delightful chat and commentary.
    Tbh I usually lower the audio on most other crafting channels cause I’m not interested in their rambling stories and how they seem frantic to fill every moment with pointless talk lol.
    But I always look forward to hearing you because it feels like an authentic and natural flow. Just friends crafting and having fun together 🙂
    Thank you for inspiring us with every post.
    Love your Christmas journals …I’m off to start my own today !
    Seasonings Greetings to you and your family.

  • @JoySibley-l4t
    @JoySibley-l4t 27 дней назад +1

    I like your idea of making the folded pages count the days to Christmas. Then you can use it like an advent calendar with a new surprise or present to open every day. Would make a great gift! ❤

  • @kassandrairving1056
    @kassandrairving1056 Месяц назад +9

    Absolutely stunning. I definitely want to make one to sit on my shelf and look at. So beautiful ❤

  • @blackcoffeeandwildflowers
    @blackcoffeeandwildflowers Месяц назад +2

    I absolutely adore this altered book! I’m an extremely slow crafter and have projects that I need to finish. But I decided in February, I’m going to make my Christmas/solstice journals for next year. This one will be on my list for sure! It is downright gorgeous. The only thing that’s more gorgeous is that sweet Banjo. It is so wonderful to see the change in him from when you first got him. He is such a happy boy now, thanks to your loving family. Hugs ❤️🤗🪕

  • @moonyloostarlight4460
    @moonyloostarlight4460 Месяц назад +9

    Que maravilla escuchar todo lo que dices en español !!! A pesar q la voz es computada ...puse tu video y me salió con el audio !!! ...hermoso proyecto Natasa !!! Muchas gracias por compartir tus hermosas ideas !! Mariana de pinamar....Argentina 👍👍👍💜💜💜😊😊😊🇦🇷🇦🇷🇦🇷

  • @LB-vl3qn
    @LB-vl3qn Месяц назад +2

    So many new ideas! I've had an idea for a Christmas journal rolling around in my head for a while now but haven't been able to fully conceptualize what I really want. You have the right idea though: just jump in and let creativity take the reins. I love your book. It's so YOU!~ Lisa

  • @tootsie2
    @tootsie2 Месяц назад +7

    I love this and so glad you shared. I did a roladex type book for thanksgiving. And this is perfect for my Christmas decorating. My kids and grandkids love looking through these at holidays. I am also ok using books that might wind up in the land fill. In fact I look for these at thrift stores. I only go to thrift stores that are a charity based so I know it helps the community. I do not go to Goodwill. But old books are a treasure!

    • @JennCadyFiddlyBits
      @JennCadyFiddlyBits Месяц назад

      I know what you mean. I have stopped donating to Goodwill since they became more “corporatized” in their practices.

    • @rkug777
      @rkug777 Месяц назад

      My local goodwill has lots of great stuff for crafters. I’ve been lucky to find brand new unopened top brand stuff and this week some huge wood block stamps for $1 each. But you’re making me pause… goodwill creates jobs for many people and they provide training etc. So I thought I was helping by going there. What other thrift stores do you go to? Salvation Army? I have some issues with their practices…

    • @tootsie2
      @tootsie2 Месяц назад

      @rkug777 we live in a rural area and 2 closest small towns have thrift stores which help support senior citizen centers and food banks. Habitat for humanity is another good one. Goodwill is owned by a corporation and though they employ people the majority of money goes to individuals and not to people who really need the help. If you are a thriftier who buys to resale, then goodwill can have some good things. My Habitat Re-store even gives Bibles for free. And their money mainly goes to help build houses for people in need. There are other thrift stores that support abused women and children homes. Libraries have sales and free give aways. I just prefer to buy from some stores that benefit local.

  • @suewebb8338
    @suewebb8338 Месяц назад +3

    Love this. Reminds me a when I was a child in the early forties, my brother and I looked forward to receiving the big fat Sears catalog every year. After we looked and wished every page to death, my mother, a very crafty lady for that time, would show us other ways to use it. My favorite was to fold every page top down from the corner like you did and make a circular tent-looking book. I remember using it for a door stop. We decorated the tops lightly with cake- coloring. Thank you for a version similar to my childhood memories. I must call my brother and tell him.

    • @carolmorton7213
      @carolmorton7213 Месяц назад

      I used Readerd Digests with the top of the page folded down, which made stylized Christmas trees.

    • @carolmorton7213
      @carolmorton7213 Месяц назад +1

      I remember the Sears catalog, too!

    • @maureenloper589
      @maureenloper589 29 дней назад +1

      I had totally forgotten about those catalogs. I remember my Mom made a Christmas tree out of one by folding the pages . Thanks for that memory!

  • @crisimprota8037
    @crisimprota8037 Месяц назад +4

    Dear Natasa. You are so talented and creative. And there’s such care in the way you try to make sure your explanations are clear and detailed. But what’s most endearing to me and keeps me coming back to your videos is your authenticity. Thank for also sharing yourself with us.
    P.S. I’m from Brazil, so not a winter xmas around here either. Would love to see something summery. Love, Cris

  • @kathrynhelm4176
    @kathrynhelm4176 Месяц назад +5

    That is one of the most creative and unique Christmas journals I have seen…just gorgeous.

  • @maryregan7928
    @maryregan7928 Месяц назад +6

    I really love this I've been wanting to make my very first journal love the punched holes and thread

  • @darcypalmer7783
    @darcypalmer7783 Месяц назад +2

    This will look so pretty sitting on a book shelf at Christmas time. I love the jump rings and tiny ornaments. Yes! I'm making Christmas stuff. Saving Christmas cards received last year is also a good way to have beautiful Christmas images.

  • @karinmonahan6596
    @karinmonahan6596 Месяц назад +5

    I love your ideas, especially because it's such wonderful impetus to apply them to all sorts of other projects. Thanks so much for being the Junk Journaling Queen!

  • @coniekrause6677
    @coniekrause6677 Месяц назад +3

    Great ideas in this journal! Everything you do is inspiring, even if it's not a project I would take on. There's always something that gets my juices flowing. Thank you for coming to us each week and sharing your creativity!

  • @MariadelCarmen-t7i
    @MariadelCarmen-t7i Месяц назад +4

    Everything you make is something i want to make. What a feast to the senses. You never disappoint!!! Simply genius.xx

  • @eternitywithjesus777
    @eternitywithjesus777 Месяц назад +2

    Oh! I'm so happy to hear someone else besides me doesn't like doing Christmas crafting! I am doing a Nutcracker junk journal with beautiful colors besides red and green. If it weren't for a collaboration, I probably wouldn't do something Christmasy🤪.

  • @AlyssaSantiago-i9d
    @AlyssaSantiago-i9d Месяц назад +5

    Love the idea of sewing together the pages!❤

  • @CrystalParrotStudio
    @CrystalParrotStudio Месяц назад +3

    LOVE this journal!! So many lovely ideas. I've created most of your journal tutorials over the past few years and proudly display them in my studio. You are very inspiring and I never miss a video. Thank you so much...for being you.❤

    • @jeanettereynolds3151
      @jeanettereynolds3151 Месяц назад +1

      I'm a beginner to crafting do you think I could do this? It's beautiful 🇬🇧

  • @sherylfarrier8397
    @sherylfarrier8397 Месяц назад +5

    Love this idea for a journal. Never doubt your creativity.

  • @debraolm7104
    @debraolm7104 Месяц назад +3

    It's a heart warming Xmas Decoration!!!! LOVE!!!!...Easily it could be an Advent Book. Each new year, we could add or change quotes or to do's for kids and family. It could have a few little changes through the followings years!!!!! Natasa U are the G.O.A.T.!!!!

  • @nazmachowdhury4660
    @nazmachowdhury4660 Месяц назад +4

    Fabulous.
    I made few cards before using blanket stitch and adding a tint bead in each stitch. That could be an idea
    Thanks Natasa for inspiration. Stay blessed. Love 💕

  • @kellyhards8828
    @kellyhards8828 Месяц назад +1

    Oh, I LOVED the Banjo break! He's a BEAUTIFUL dog! 💖 You could do a whole journal with pictures of Banjo! Maybe a calendar! 12 months of Banjo! I, for one, would buy one 🤩😍 I have a pug dog and I ALWAYS get a pug calendar for Christmas but I'd love one with Banjo❤️🧡💛💚🩵

  • @PatriciaFrancis-ck9xo
    @PatriciaFrancis-ck9xo Месяц назад +6

    Absolutely fascinating. I must try this project. I love the end result. Thank you for sharing this wonderful idea. ❤❤❤

  • @terichambliss4154
    @terichambliss4154 Месяц назад +2

    I love this journal. It's perfect in the way you use two totally different page treatments and made them look as though they were designed to go together from the very beginning. Well done.

  • @craftyhobbit7623
    @craftyhobbit7623 Месяц назад +3

    I like it - you could make one into an advent calendar that you can use every year and you can use your favourite cards, gift tags and wrapping paper that you get to make the images.

  • @karenwildeman1559
    @karenwildeman1559 Месяц назад +2

    Love the idea of a Christmas journal. One good use for the Christmas journal is to use it as a guest book where people can put in their memories of Christmases past and present; to be brought out yearly.

  • @Jean-m4c
    @Jean-m4c Месяц назад +5

    I love this ! I started thinking about all the different themes I could use with this concept. ❤

  • @debbiegipson4512
    @debbiegipson4512 26 дней назад

    The man certainly could turn a phrase. Inspiring musings from the heart of a true patriot. Thankful I am indeed for those that for centuries have stepped to the front when called upon and for America, my country, my home.

  • @junkjournaljunction1480
    @junkjournaljunction1480 Месяц назад +3

    Wow, this is fabulous! Thank you for your stunning creativity in this project. I absolutely love it! Definitely going to attempt to recreate one for myself. Gonna be so fun. Appreciate you sharing this with us ❤️

    • @TreasureBooks
      @TreasureBooks  Месяц назад

      Thank you so much! I'm so glad you liked it! Happy crafting! 😊

  • @caridavila2071
    @caridavila2071 22 дня назад

    Natasha no justification needed…everything you create is completely amazing!! Thank you for sharing all your ideas with us! Please never leave all of us! ❤

  • @FrederiqueDaniel-fz7up
    @FrederiqueDaniel-fz7up Месяц назад +5

    Bonjour Natacha, vous êtes une artiste c'est magnifique. Merci de votre partage

  • @annettegoldberg5126
    @annettegoldberg5126 Месяц назад +1

    I don’t think there’s a video of yours I haven’t rewatched a few times. Nothing you do is boring to me. I love all you do!

  • @christinecrow1410
    @christinecrow1410 Месяц назад +4

    This project is off the chain. Wow.

  • @vickivale7990
    @vickivale7990 Месяц назад +2

    I am so excited to start this project! I have oodles of Reader's Digest and threads. I will add jingle bells and gold/red/green wires wound into the holes, as I do not have jump rings. The possibilities are endless! Just what I needed to get out of my paper crafting slump. Thank you for your amazing ideas!

  • @JennCadyFiddlyBits
    @JennCadyFiddlyBits Месяц назад +5

    37:16 you could also use washi tape on the edges of the two outside pages of the group before you punch your holes. It might prevent some of the ripping at the hole punched edge.

  • @carolpanzarella5897
    @carolpanzarella5897 Месяц назад +2

    I think it's a wonderful journal and a great gift for newlyweds to start using and add to every year. I don't know if I'll make this journal but I will use the sewn pages and jump rings and paper clips OH MY!!

  • @linda9918
    @linda9918 Месяц назад +5

    I really like that, my Christmas stuff stays out 365 days. It’s a small tree decorated with all swap items from my quilting friends and altered book friends. We would exchange every holiday 1 item to an everyone that was in that swap. Now they call it happy Mail, but only had 1 item in it, an envelope was all that was needed for sending. No one does that these days. 🙁

  • @carolsuessoutherndesigns
    @carolsuessoutherndesigns Месяц назад +2

    I love the book can’t wait to make one❤️🎄❤️and love you making Christmas themed stuff. For those of us that has been around for a long time we know about you childhood and your love of paper. Don’t worry about anybody thinking you are destroying the book. We know you are one of the biggest supporters of paper and books❤

  • @dianao1428
    @dianao1428 Месяц назад +4

    Totally charming! Love it… thank you SO much for sharing… I will make something from this idea…

    • @TreasureBooks
      @TreasureBooks  Месяц назад

      You're welcome! I'm so glad you liked it!

  • @hollymaudsley3187
    @hollymaudsley3187 Месяц назад

    This is an amazing way to use abandoned books! You are just a crafter genius! Do you take special vitamins?? Do you ever turn off your creative brain? Do you dream crafts ideas?? Everything you do is perfect! I'm going to my library tomorrow where they have a section for discarded books they sell for a dollar. I'm making a Christmas book for my daughter's mantle. I don't have a mantle! The granddaughters will love it! Love your voice and explanations. So many thanks. You make me smile😊.

  • @fabienneferre8394
    @fabienneferre8394 Месяц назад +7

    Je trouve ce journal AMAZING!!! QUEL TALENT 😮

  • @medievallassie
    @medievallassie Месяц назад +2

    I LOVE THIS BOOK!!! I think it is a perfect addition to anyone's Christmas celebration...an heirloom diary that also works as a unique table or shelf decoration. Well done!!

  • @juliewright8426
    @juliewright8426 Месяц назад +4

    I was sooo excited for this. What fun . It looks great and I am going to make one for sure. Thanks ❤❤❤

    • @TreasureBooks
      @TreasureBooks  Месяц назад +1

      I'm so glad you liked it! Happy crafting!

    • @juliewright8426
      @juliewright8426 Месяц назад

      @ I do .I am so glad you decided to post it. Thankyou ❤️

  • @ASoulsHeartbeat
    @ASoulsHeartbeat Месяц назад +1

    Yes. Please use the leftovers. Card ideas would be great. Love this idea and yes I’m one of your diehards I watched every moment! I didn’t want to miss anything like the beaded paper clips clever! Your bakers twine on the tags looks like candy canes the way you tucked them in. Happy Holidays. Thank you for always inspiring. Patti

  • @amihendrickson5019
    @amihendrickson5019 Месяц назад +1

    I love your ideas for giving books destined for the landfill new and vibrant life. Don't let anyone give you grief for reclaiming and repurposing old titles!
    I am the "book picker upper" for several local thrift and resale shops. They get so many donated to them and they don't have the time, space, or volunteer power to deal with them. I sort them, sift out the good ones for actual resale, farm out the genre books to clubs or people with those tastes, use suitable ones for making journals, and donate the remainder to libraries, nursing homes, and senior centers. Fewer than 1% end up in the trash -- which is where all of them were headed otherwise.

  • @cindra1234
    @cindra1234 Месяц назад +1

    The jump rings were a genius idea…well the entire book was, but I especially loved the holes down the grouped pages and the blanket stitch with the jump rings. Thank you for sharing your Christmas Journal. I would use a lot of these ideas in any type of journal.

  • @Purplebus199
    @Purplebus199 Месяц назад +1

    I love this idea I’m thinking of making it a memory book to pass down to my children old pictures of family that has passed. We all have those old Christmas pictures that only you remember what was so special about that day.

  • @amyterry178
    @amyterry178 25 дней назад

    This is so fun! Could you imagine making something like this in favorite colors or school colors, to give to a graduate, or for birthdays, and fill with gift cards and cash...a true treasure!
    Thank you for sharing, I'm in love!

  • @ek9457
    @ek9457 Месяц назад +1

    I LOVE this! I have a bunch of RD Condensed books and a ton of embroidery floss! All I need is time and "Christmas-y" nail polish! 😊

  • @kykategray
    @kykategray Месяц назад +1

    I absolutely love this project, and have about 15 Readers Digests just waiting to be altered. You are an excellent teacher and I appreciate that you take time to show us each step in detail. Your nails look fabulous! My 15 yo daughter thinks I’m the most ridiculous person ever.

  • @sandyzclements
    @sandyzclements Месяц назад +1

    It’s a beautiful piece and should be on display in your living room for all to see. I’m not a green fan, so I’m decorating in red and white with silver accents, cuz you gotta have bling!

  • @janicem4382
    @janicem4382 Месяц назад +1

    I made an altered book with glue and never made another. I love this technique, it is so much better than the glue and I am so appreciative of your teaching. I never miss a video. Thanks, thanks thanks. ❤️😀

  • @Rohiadfa
    @Rohiadfa Месяц назад +2

    Vielen lieben Dank, dass Du uns international inspirierst! Deine Ideen sind einfach immer wieder grandios. Du bist endlos kreativ und inspirierend. Herzlichen Dank, dass man nun mit Audiotrack das Video in der Muttersprache anschauen kann. Alles Gute und viel Gesundheit. ❤

  • @momthecool6812
    @momthecool6812 Месяц назад

    My honest thought? I LOVE this idea! Please keep being so creative, and teaching all of us how to learn the basics, then embellish, add, glamorize our journals like this. There is something so calming when working on paper crafts, and your thoughtful techniques make it wondrous. Thank you for sharing.

  • @MaretteYeagle
    @MaretteYeagle Месяц назад +1

    I only watched the first few minutes of this video. Now I have to go find a book and catch up so I can craft along. This looks so fun!

  • @nancyorourke7679
    @nancyorourke7679 29 дней назад

    Yes…please don’t ever leave RUclips!! I purchased your book and just adore (and am eternally amazed by) your video content!! Thank you so much ❤

  • @sandycols4870
    @sandycols4870 Месяц назад +1

    I just finished making six of your Christmas Star books for my 6 grandchildren.
    How cool this advent journal could be for them in a few years when they can write. I loved last year’s advent book you showed at the end too - so many fun things to make! Thanks for all the ideas! Sandy

  • @kellyjean4981
    @kellyjean4981 Месяц назад +1

    This book is absolutely stunning. I would have a hard time putting it away at the end of the season.
    I’m filled with a bit of anxiety to think that you almost did not share this gorgeous work of art with us

  • @beckydorian7043
    @beckydorian7043 23 дня назад +2

    I have been doing simple folding for few years so relaxing to fold pages

  • @patriotmem2645
    @patriotmem2645 Месяц назад +1

    I LOVE IT!!! NOT JUST YOUR BEAUTIFUL TOUCHES, BUT, I used to read the Reader's Digest books because my grandmother and Auntie would buy the sets!! I was always bummed out when I would see people putting them in the trash!! You are a wonderful book recycler... Thank you so much for sharing your talent and ideas. I will look for a Reader's digest book, maybe read it first and then turn it into a beautiful Christmas memory book...!!! I wish I had some of those from long long ago...

  • @smply4you
    @smply4you Месяц назад +2

    Love this idea. This is super inspirational. This is putting a book to good use that had no other purpose! :)

  • @jennyjones5965
    @jennyjones5965 18 дней назад +1

    I love hearing you explaining how to do each page , l saved video so l can do it at my own pace, bless 0:30 🙏you 🎄🧑‍🎄

  • @Linda211
    @Linda211 29 дней назад

    Never in a million years did I imagine your Christmas journal looking like this. I knew it would be beautiful, but the layout and design is so unique. It grabs the eye immediately. I'm so glad you shared this with us and the process of making it. Banjo's cameo appearance was a treat too! Thanks, Natasa!

    • @TreasureBooks
      @TreasureBooks  27 дней назад +1

      Thank you so much! 😊 I'm so glad you liked it!

  • @elizabethromanczuk8958
    @elizabethromanczuk8958 Месяц назад +2

    I had to stop watching before the end early in the day, and I missed seeing Banjo until now. He's so cute...

  • @heyjude85
    @heyjude85 Месяц назад +1

    Enjoying the chunk or the "gapeage." 😂 That center section was so fun in the flip thru! So cool! Pages, pages, pages! I might just use a few jump rings with charms. Love that Banjo! I so want to make this. Thank you for sharing!

  • @susanlowe7603
    @susanlowe7603 Месяц назад +1

    When I first saw the thumbnail of this journal, it took my breath away. Thank you so much for designing it and using that wonderful creativity of yours. I will definitely give this a try. God bless and Merry Christmas.❤ Susan from Texas