It is sooo refreshing to watch a crafting video from a woman with REAL working hands! I’ve seen some videos from crafters with crazy long nails and huge rings -- how do they even handle the paper and glue?!?!?! Aren’t they afraid of messing up their manicure? I just can’t relate, I guess. I always have ink or paint or glue or some kind of stain and maybe a paper cut or two!
Worth every minute. Your solution to the liner paper is what really happens to us. I’m always using ingenuity to get me out of trouble! Thanks for being real.
This is fabulous! What a fantastic gift for a letter writer or journaler, I don’t know where your ideas come from, but I love them (and the colors of this project)!
I am enjoying this series so so much, Nik .. I wouldn’t mind if your videoes went on for hours and hours .. Netflix go home (or give Nik 30 seasons) .. Kissesandhugses 🥰
I would love that too BUT I think Nik would be superstressed if they wanted to make a tv show out of this. I love this just the way it is, and you can always make a list of her videos and watch them over and over :D
I love the way you work: Thinking of ideas while you have glued the background, not meassure but eyeball amd realize that your eyes are not standing straight. Working with scraps, things you have in your stash...That's making a junk journal IMHB
Nik: this is so much fun to watch!! As usual, I learn SO much from you and your great videos. Honestly, I can't get over how you can start with a clean slate and then pop up with these fantastic folders, pockets, flips, etc. You make it seem so easy! THANK you again for your generosity in sharing your artistic ideas and work. You are by far my favorite video-ographer!!
This is like a matryoshka doll -- something inside something inside somethin' inside somethin' inside sumthin'. . . . .ingenious and so creative. Thanks a million, Nik.
You can keep these videos going forever . I love watching your creativity and all the ideas. Thank you Nik for sharing with us . I also agree with Sue. Keep it coming .
Wow! I just found you and watched this video and it is Awesome! You do a wonderful job of explaining as you go along and it’s been very informational for me! I am chronically ill so it takes me forever to get things done but I have been stocking up on my supplies so that I can begin making these types of albums! I have learned more in your 23 minute video than I have in the past several months watching different people! I really like your sewing and all your pockets it’s very intriguing when you have several little flips, tucks, pockets etc. the more the better! Thank you so much for sharing with us and teaching us!
LOVE THIS SERIES CANT WAIT FOR THE NEXT VIDEO!! I always talk to things in fact my crafting has sound effects... anytime I’m excited about an idea or process when explaining what I’m thinking or how I did something to my fiancé I make noises instead of using words he always gets a chuckle when I do 😂 spraying things, shaking glitter, cutting paper, mixing, swirling..... they all have a different noise!
I’m enjoying this series so much that on my lunch hour today I went to a local thrift shop to look for two books the same size in order to build my own lap book. Can’t wait for part 4
Wow -- for no plan this is turning out beautifully! Converting these laptops into junk journals - It's a whole new love for me (past two months). Your style adds even more love to it! Thank you for doing this! Never expected all these little videos. I knew your unique style would do wonders!
This series is so inspirational!! Going to the free bin at our local used book store!! I have a sewing machine and it scares me to use...I must overcome this issue!! Thanks for being so generous with your time and talent!!
Ok, Lapbook is added to my "wanna make it" list. It's gonna have to wait until after your Adventures in Booksmithing course though. So many projects going at once right now. But I'm loving it!
Haha! That's basically what I was going to say. I get thoroughly caught up and mesmerized by the whole process. I'm actually too intimidated to attempt a project, but I *pretend* that I will someday, so I *need* to watch Nik very closely....for hours...and hours. LOL Her creativity is off the charts.
I really love your videos, all of them I have seen!!! Some of the things you say and do reminds me of me!!! You are so much fun to watch and listen to!!! I am loving this series a lot!!! It's hard for me to stop watching, to get things done, lol!!! 💗😍👵hugs too!
Loving every minute of this series Nik !!! You are making my day cause there you are and I get to watch you again … so great and really think this is something Special !!! Thanks Nik ❤️❤️❤️ Hadn’t really thought much about a Lapbook but I am now !!!
OMG Nik, even at about only 1/4 or less done it is already amazing. I am loving this. Just fabulous sweetie. Thx for the start of a great series. Toodles
Cliffhanger! What will you do next? Yes, this series is great. It needs it's own playlist it's so great. I can't wait to see what you come up with for the rest of the lapbook. Thanks Nik for inspiring us.
Nik, thank you so much for this series. I have been wanting to make something for my family history records for ages but couldn't get beyond the initial concept of 4 cover leaves. My mind is now buzzing.
I LOVE THIS PROJECT!! TFS. As for the old, crackling paper, here's a great way to fix that. Take one of the back (blank) layers from a paper napkin and mod podge it to the BACK of the old paper. It makes it plyable. Hope this helps. 🤗 from Texas.
Loving this series so fun. I love the way you think I do the same thing have an idea and then when I start working on it it turns into something else. Creativity at work.
I can hardly wait for part 4. I am loving this series so much. Ya I had to buy a new sewing machine as mine started to smell like burning wires. Stressed me out not having my sewing machine....for one day. Lol. I'm fine now.
I love your videos, Nik! The longer, the better. You're the best and most creative. I also find that if I use a smaller bottle of Fabri-Fix, that it doesn't have the chance to get as gloppy and fill it up from a bigger bottle of it to keep it filled up. Just a thought.
Yesss! A third part as I was waiting for.You finaly found a way of hiding the piece of paper glued behind the file folder! That was my questionning in your second video...lol This project takes a good way and a good look.I love that kind of "book" ,it 's gonna be an idea of a "matching" present besides a junk journal. Thanks for sharing your amazing work ,Nik. Have a nice day.Hugs from France Christine
Hugs right back to you, Christine! * I haven't filled up the journal you sent yet...can you believe it? Its got so many pages! Thank you so much, again =) *
Ever since i watched Mike Deakin make one of these things, I've been chomping at the bit to see your take on it. I made one for my best friend, who is a home health nurse, to take along with her to patients' homes for notes and such with a pocket for her phone. It came out awesome! Think I'm gonna start another one tonight. ❤
Nik, my two favourite narrators and craftspeople are yourself and Jibid Neary. You two are so different in your styles and approaches to design but both of you are so very entertaining, talented and inspiring to spend time with. Thanks.
I'm thinkin' I should do a youtube show because I sound exactly like you when I talk to myself all day - except 42K people aren't ever going to hear me!! Love it and all your ideas!
I just bought that Uhu glue stick , honestly I thought I was just being a sucker cause I saw a bunch of youtubers using it ..I was pleasantly surprised to find out how good it is. (I usually but the Elmer’s craft bond glue stick ) they are pretty much the same price depending on where you buy it ... I do want to warn some people if you are going to buy it check your local craft store first. I was super surprised to see it on amazon for almost double - or double check the links , some are for multiples which makes the price good. But some suppliers on amazon are ripping people off. (
Thank you so much! I've been enjoying this series so much and then you go and answer a question I've been trying to figure out for a while.... how to loosen up my Fabric glue that's gotten to think! You are a wealth of information and inspiration to me.
This is more then enjoyable this is awesome and I say the same as Sue h. I could watch you and listen to you for HOURS. Thank you so much for sharing this and thank you so much for being so funny.
I usually watch you on my phone, not allowing me to comment (I am a neanderthal in some areas), but I do pretty much watch everything you post. I have to say you are my inspiration and a marvel at what you do. Truly a Booksmith at its best. this is just so COOL....
Loving this series as always. Was thrilled I had it to watch after a long day at work. I’ve been chatting away to the video in response to your questions - like you can hear me! Lol. You’ve made a tough day end with a smile. Thanks Nik xx
I absolutely love this...and now am going to make 5 of these for my daughters and daughter in laws for Christmas....thanks so much enoying this series but no surprise as I like all yoou videos.
Thanks Nik this is looking awesome as always so far! P.S. I always talk to inanimate objects, I say as I talk to my tablet screen. Lol! Glad to know I’m not the only one. 😉
I have to say this is awesome! I’ve just started watching you..Wow I’ve been missing out! So I’ve been binge watching hahaha! Hope some day I can try and do some of your work..You are amazing!!
I've been MIA for a bit and just started catching up on RUclips vids... OMGosh I love this lapbook soooo much! Yep... I'm addicted to your tutorials m'dear
Nik, if this is a "no planning project," I would love to see your thought out planned projects...You blow us all away with your unique ideas and execution. Ambitious lapbook comes to perfection with minimal paper supplies and maximum creativity. Love watching you. And, thanks for making us laugh.
Fabulous!!!! You are a tonic Nik........ I talk to anything that listens, haha! I answer your questions too. You have to be a little nutty to add spice to life. Can't wait for part 4. xox
I love this series Nik❣ I'm going to visit my awesome daughter (Jennifer) 3 1/2 hours away this weekend, but I am seriously looking forward to making this when I get back. Thanks for sharing Nik ... you are also awesome ❣❣
Love the way youre always so full of ideas, I'm making one along with you a bit smaller and different pockets but am having way loads of fun and cant wait for the next episode xx thank you
It is sooo refreshing to watch a crafting video from a woman with REAL working hands! I’ve seen some videos from crafters with crazy long nails and huge rings -- how do they even handle the paper and glue?!?!?! Aren’t they afraid of messing up their manicure? I just can’t relate, I guess. I always have ink or paint or glue or some kind of stain and maybe a paper cut or two!
If I had not seen you put the scraps on the edge, I would never have know it was pieced together. Great job!
Worth every minute. Your solution to the liner paper is what really happens to us. I’m always using ingenuity to get me out of trouble! Thanks for being real.
That glue is very popular with mixed media artists. And that scrapbook paper is so beautiful. I love how the two go together.
This is fabulous! What a fantastic gift for a letter writer or journaler, I don’t know where your ideas come from, but I love them (and the colors of this project)!
I am enjoying this series so so much, Nik .. I wouldn’t mind if your videoes went on for hours and hours .. Netflix go home (or give Nik 30 seasons) .. Kissesandhugses 🥰
I second that!! Need more time lol
Yes...I third that...;)
I would love that too BUT I think Nik would be superstressed if they wanted to make a tv show out of this. I love this just the way it is, and you can always make a list of her videos and watch them over and over :D
We want to take really good care of Nik 🥰
I totally agree! I love your talent but also your humor!!!
I love the way you work: Thinking of ideas while you have glued the background, not meassure but eyeball amd realize that your eyes are not standing straight. Working with scraps, things you have in your stash...That's making a junk journal IMHB
Nik: this is so much fun to watch!! As usual, I learn SO much from you and your great videos. Honestly, I can't get over how you can start with a clean slate and then pop up with these fantastic folders, pockets, flips, etc. You make it seem so easy! THANK you again for your generosity in sharing your artistic ideas and work. You are by far my favorite video-ographer!!
Merci pour ta générosité! Ton projet est merveilleux et ce partage de ton talent et de tes connaissances est un véritable cadeau!
This is like a matryoshka doll -- something inside something inside somethin' inside somethin' inside sumthin'. . . . .ingenious and so creative. Thanks a million, Nik.
You can keep these videos going forever . I love watching your creativity and all the ideas. Thank you Nik for sharing with us . I also agree with Sue. Keep it coming .
Nik, this just gets better and better!!!!! I really really love 💕 this. Thank you so much xxx Mags on to part 4
I’m having a blast listening to you and watching you create this amazing lapbook!
Wow! I just found you and watched this video and it is Awesome! You do a wonderful job of explaining as you go along and it’s been very informational for me! I am chronically ill so it takes me forever to get things done but I have been stocking up on my supplies so that I can begin making these types of albums! I have learned more in your 23 minute video than I have in the past several months watching different people! I really like your sewing and all your pockets it’s very intriguing when you have several little flips, tucks, pockets etc. the more the better!
Thank you so much for sharing with us and teaching us!
Hello Dawn, it is great to have you with us, welcome!!
Thanks so much Nik for sharing your time and creativity with us! I’m working my way through your series and loving it! 😍😃🥰
Great job Nik! Your books are so gorgeous. Thanks for sharing with us book nerds. 📖📚📘
I’m officially hooked. Binge watching this series. I can’t wait to make one. You make it very easy to understand and you are fun to watch 🤗
I'm just now watching this. You are the Queen of Books!!!!
I am following a long with you to make lapbooks for my daughter and I. Couldn't do it without you! Love these!
This series is one of my favorites.
Absolutely love this project and listening to you talk through it. Love it
LOVE THIS SERIES CANT WAIT FOR THE NEXT VIDEO!! I always talk to things in fact my crafting has sound effects... anytime I’m excited about an idea or process when explaining what I’m thinking or how I did something to my fiancé I make noises instead of using words he always gets a chuckle when I do 😂 spraying things, shaking glitter, cutting paper, mixing, swirling..... they all have a different noise!
Love love love this series! I too wish your videos were longer. All I can do is echo the comments left before mine! We just love you Nik!
Best project yet. Absolutely love how you design, create, and assemble your stunning pieces. Blessings
The sewing 🧵 makes it EXTRA EXTRA cool!! I love this!
I’m enjoying this series so much that on my lunch hour today I went to a local thrift shop to look for two books the same size in order to build my own lap book. Can’t wait for part 4
Ok, that's awesome!!
Your videos are such a joy to watch! You make me laugh, and I learn so much. Thank you for your inspiration.
Wow -- for no plan this is turning out beautifully! Converting these laptops into junk journals - It's a whole new love for me (past two months). Your style adds even more love to it! Thank you for doing this! Never expected all these little videos. I knew your unique style would do wonders!
This series is so inspirational!! Going to the free bin at our local used book store!! I have a sewing machine and it scares me to use...I must overcome this issue!! Thanks for being so generous with your time and talent!!
This is a great series. You're so clever and so - so entertaining.
Ok, Lapbook is added to my "wanna make it" list. It's gonna have to wait until after your Adventures in Booksmithing course though. So many projects going at once right now. But I'm loving it!
Nik: “How long is this video going to be?”
Me: “Not long enough for me because I could watch you do this for HOURS!”
Me tooooo!
Haha!
That's basically what I was going to say.
I get thoroughly caught up and mesmerized by the whole process.
I'm actually too intimidated to attempt a project, but I *pretend* that I will someday, so I *need* to watch Nik very closely....for hours...and hours. LOL
Her creativity is off the charts.
Jay Tee
Don’t be intimidated !!! Go for it !!!
Just let me know so I can go for it with you 🤓
I really love your videos, all of them I have seen!!! Some of the things you say and do reminds me of me!!! You are so much fun to watch and listen to!!! I am loving this series a lot!!! It's hard for me to stop watching, to get things done, lol!!! 💗😍👵hugs too!
I wish your videos were longer. Your projects are so amazing and beautiful.
This is so fascinating! I should have gone to bed after Part 2 but I have to see how it ends up. LOL
This is turning out so beautifully!
Loving every minute of this series Nik !!! You are making my day cause there you are and I get to watch you again … so great and really think this is something Special !!! Thanks Nik ❤️❤️❤️
Hadn’t really thought much about a Lapbook but I am now !!!
This is such a great idea! It’s turning out sooooo beautifully. Can’t wait to see when it’s finished 😍
OMG Nik, even at about only 1/4 or less done it is already amazing. I am loving this. Just fabulous sweetie. Thx for the start of a great series. Toodles
Cliffhanger! What will you do next? Yes, this series is great. It needs it's own playlist it's so great. I can't wait to see what you come up with for the rest of the lapbook. Thanks Nik for inspiring us.
Will film more later today, gotta go to the Dr. this morning...yay.
Nik, thank you so much for this series. I have been wanting to make something for my family history records for ages but couldn't get beyond the initial concept of 4 cover leaves. My mind is now buzzing.
I agree....😻
I LOVE THIS PROJECT!! TFS.
As for the old, crackling paper, here's a great way to fix that.
Take one of the back (blank) layers from a paper napkin and mod podge it to the BACK of the old paper. It makes it plyable. Hope this helps. 🤗 from Texas.
Oh wow, that's brilliant!
I have to write that down and keep it with my craft stuff, because I WILL forget it otherwise.
Thanks for sharing the tip. 😁
Great use of the book covers and gorgeous papers etc as per your usual style. Love it.
So enjoying this series. The end paper "fix" ... I was cheering! Loved it!
Loving this series so fun. I love the way you think I do the same thing have an idea and then when I start working on it it turns into something else. Creativity at work.
I can hardly wait for part 4. I am loving this series so much. Ya I had to buy a new sewing machine as mine started to smell like burning wires. Stressed me out not having my sewing machine....for one day. Lol. I'm fine now.
I just love this and thanks a lot for making this with us :-)
You have inspired me to try to design my own lapbook - thank you :)
How can one person be so talented, I have learned so much. Will try to make one myself. Thanks for sharing Nik
I love your videos, Nik! The longer, the better. You're the best and most creative.
I also find that if I use a smaller bottle of Fabri-Fix, that it doesn't have the chance to get as gloppy and fill it up from a bigger bottle of it to keep it filled up. Just a thought.
Yesss! A third part as I was waiting for.You finaly found a way of hiding the piece of paper glued behind the file folder! That was my questionning in your second video...lol
This project takes a good way and a good look.I love that kind of "book" ,it 's gonna be an idea of a "matching" present besides a junk journal.
Thanks for sharing your amazing work ,Nik.
Have a nice day.Hugs from France
Christine
Hugs right back to you, Christine! * I haven't filled up the journal you sent yet...can you believe it? Its got so many pages! Thank you so much, again =) *
Happy you like this big guy I suppose you 've got many books to fill before mine.
....i still do such chunky and big journals for my friends....
:)
Ever since i watched Mike Deakin make one of these things, I've been chomping at the bit to see your take on it. I made one for my best friend, who is a home health nurse, to take along with her to patients' homes for notes and such with a pocket for her phone. It came out awesome! Think I'm gonna start another one tonight. ❤
Nik, my two favourite narrators and craftspeople are yourself and Jibid Neary. You two are so different in your styles and approaches to design but both of you are so very entertaining, talented and inspiring to spend time with. Thanks.
Jibid is a total sweetheart, she is a HUGE inspiration! Love her so much =)
Love, love, love this project. I have been inspired ✨️ 😌 thank you
I'm thinkin' I should do a youtube show because I sound exactly like you when I talk to myself all day - except 42K people aren't ever going to hear me!! Love it and all your ideas!
This is one of the best turorials evah!...can't wait for four!
So love this series AND ‘planning an hour before’! Yup I was yelling other side lol!!!!
Love This series so very much! Enjoying watching your process! Krista
I loved it it's gourgues, absolutely exquisite journal,thank you for shaer your nice ideas, congratulations
Fabulous folder Nik , just don’t look at the clock Nik just keep filming none of us will mind 😍
👍🏻😁
I just bought that Uhu glue stick , honestly I thought I was just being a sucker cause I saw a bunch of youtubers using it ..I was pleasantly surprised to find out how good it is. (I usually but the Elmer’s craft bond glue stick ) they are pretty much the same price depending on where you buy it ...
I do want to warn some people if you are going to buy it check your local craft store first. I was super surprised to see it on amazon for almost double - or double check the links , some are for multiples which makes the price good. But some suppliers on amazon are ripping people off. (
Spectacular series.......enjoy this very much....😻
Thank you so much! I've been enjoying this series so much and then you go and answer a question I've been trying to figure out for a while.... how to loosen up my Fabric glue that's gotten to think! You are a wealth of information and inspiration to me.
This is giving me so much inspiration. My little brain gears are going wild!
thank you, i am enjoying this series so much. I know it is old, however I have just found this lapbook stuff, and love it. thanks
Loving this series Nik! Thanks so much for sharing this awesome project!
Good to know about the acetone in the glue! Great tip! Love this series too!
Yes, just this glue...always thin glue down with whatever they are based with. Like Mod Podge is water based, so it is thinned with water =)
You are something SPECIAL. Thanks for the wisdom of crafting.
*mwah!* thank you, Carolyn!
This is more then enjoyable this is awesome and I say the same as Sue h. I could watch you and listen to you for HOURS. Thank you so much for sharing this and thank you so much for being so funny.
I usually watch you on my phone, not allowing me to comment (I am a neanderthal in some areas), but I do pretty much watch everything you post. I have to say you are my inspiration and a marvel at what you do. Truly a Booksmith at its best. this is just so COOL....
I’m behind, but loving this!! 💜💜💜
Love it love it. Just continue. Your videos are never too long.
Love it, tfs. I also loved the original inside covers of that middle book, but it is awesome the way you did it..
Loving this series as always. Was thrilled I had it to watch after a long day at work. I’ve been chatting away to the video in response to your questions - like you can hear me! Lol. You’ve made a tough day end with a smile. Thanks Nik xx
That is awesome, I like it when ppl feel like I'm just standing there chatting with them in person =)
I absolutely love this...and now am going to make 5 of these for my daughters and daughter in laws for Christmas....thanks so much enoying this series but no surprise as I like all yoou videos.
I really enjoy your videos! Love your personality! This lapbook is perfection. I hope I make one...one day.
Miss Nick the Booksmith I am very much enjoying this format!! It’s turning out so beautiful. TFS!!
Love watching you create!! You are so much fun..love your sense of humor!!
Hi Nik, I’m actually enjoying this little series very much. Thank you for doing it for us.
Thanks Nik this is looking awesome as always so far! P.S. I always talk to inanimate objects, I say as I talk to my tablet screen. Lol! Glad to know I’m not the only one. 😉
I like this project very much! It's so much insparation. And you're so much fun to look at.👍😃
“What if jr. high Home Ec gave you PTSD...?”
One year into the new decade- that line is going to be tough to beat. 😰❤️😂
So totally enjoying these videos!
I absolutely love your projects! Would love to see pics from others of the finished items in use......
Enjoyed you third video, such impressive ideas. You amaze me in every video. Thank you
I have to say this is awesome! I’ve just started watching you..Wow I’ve been missing out! So I’ve been binge watching hahaha!
Hope some day I can try and do some of your work..You are amazing!!
Love this project! So fun to watch. Thanks so much for sharing your talent!
I've been MIA for a bit and just started catching up on RUclips vids... OMGosh I love this lapbook soooo much! Yep... I'm addicted to your tutorials m'dear
Karen!!! Hey girl, missed "seeing" your face, welcome back!
This is fantastic Nik - thanks for sharing it - fabulous idea to show your thought process as you are making it.
Nik, if this is a "no planning project," I would love to see your thought out planned projects...You blow us all away with your unique ideas and execution. Ambitious lapbook comes to perfection with minimal paper supplies and maximum creativity. Love watching you. And, thanks for making us laugh.
that is so sweet, thank you Gail =)
it's absolutely fascinating watching how your mind works... LOVE this series!!! tfs!!!
I love your lapbook idea and your gorgeous paper! You are a genius! Tfs.
Some neat ideas in this journal! Love the gusseted card pockets, and - well - all of it so far!!
Fabulous!!!! You are a tonic Nik........ I talk to anything that listens, haha! I answer your questions too. You have to be a little nutty to add spice to life. Can't wait for part 4. xox
Super, you are so talented! I love it.
GORGEOUS!! I never heard of a lap book until I Mike DEakin make a really cool one! ...I love this, Nik!!!
I love Mike Deakin! He's so talented =) Thank you, Megs (my daughter's name...love it =)
Really enjoying learning from you thank you
I love this series Nik❣ I'm going to visit my awesome daughter (Jennifer) 3 1/2 hours away this weekend, but I am seriously looking forward to making this when I get back.
Thanks for sharing Nik ... you are also awesome ❣❣
Love the way youre always so full of ideas, I'm making one along with you a bit smaller and different pockets but am having way loads of fun and cant wait for the next episode xx thank you
NikFlix......I like it!!!!!! I am mesmerized........