"Acting as custodian of rare, dangerous and emotive books had been his dream job. Now, however, he is ready to write the final chapter as the guardian of secrets. Myth, magic, science have all passed over his desk. Rare, often damaged by decades or centuries of neglect. Each fragment carefully hoarded and pasted into his notebook. The repository of much wit and wisdom. Dark secrets, monastic remedies, mathematical formulae disguised in plain sight for those who have the gift of interpretation. He lifts the book tenderly, wondering when its secrets will next be revealed and hurries out into the dark, misty night: eager to add his own chaper ." Beutifully curated, designed to entrance, mesmorise and delight. Thank you yet again , Jibid.
You are the Van Gogh of journals that are rare and the finest of jewels, so incredibly beautiful and thoughtful and full of surprises (and completely under appreciated--WE get it, but the WORLD needs to too)--one day your work will be auctioned off for MILLIONS.
You make so many of us happy when you have one of your fabulous journals to share with us. You are a delight with great artistic talent and imagination. Love this one but they are all fantastic!
The journal is of course a work of art. Fabulous as ever. I absolutely understand what you mean when you talk about Arts and craft movement, I have always thought that we should have interesting and beautiful things around us every day, and that everything made by hand has a special feel to it.
Truly a beautiful, beautiful work of art! Your creativity is amazing! Thank you for sharing. I feel like my own art and creativity grows with each video of yours I watch. ❤️
Thank you Jibid, for sharing! This is gorgeous and I am in love!!! The attention to detail in your journals is unparalleled! I need to get in line for my own lit theme journal.📖
This is the most beautiful altered book/junk journal I've ever seen. Stunning. I can't even find the words. It's my favorite. Ever. Really :) You're gifted!!!!! Thank you so much for this video!
I can’t explain how much I love this journal! It’s so well put together, and the papers, stamps and ephemera you’ve made and use are gorgeous! Excellent ☺️
Jibid, Nothing you ever make is simple....I always fall in love with every little thing in your books and find so much inspiration in your work. Thank you my angle 🤗😘
Jibid, you're so creative! Love your amazing nails shown in this video, in addition to everything creative that you do - your amazing backstories to your journals, paintings, drawings, the journals themselves..... calligraphy, crochet and sewing..... So glad I've discovered your wonderful artwork! Ah - paper and fabric staining/printing - cannot forget these - lovely!!
What a fantastic journal; it’s absolutely wonderful! I love the idea of building up the area near the spine both for visual interest and for room to add more things on the other side of the pages. And your nails - well done! So MUCH inspiration in only 22:44; thank you!
Ohhhhh Jibid, I love this journal! Every page is worth pausing the video for - to linger and savor the beauty of your creation! Your attention to detail is… perfection! And your fingernail paint is brilliant! ❤️❤️❤️
I absolutely love it. Very inspirational. I'm an avid reader and have always wanted to create a journal with quotes from some of my favorite books and authors. Thank you for sharing.
I absolutely love this journal. Books, quotes and the Arts and Crafts Movement are of particular interest to me, as is jewelry and of course book making. One of the things that really struck me about this book was how easily each page turned even though it had the addition of pockets, etc. I really like the style of your pockets and the little book. You have a very unique and beautiful style of creating that I really admire. Thank you for sharing your art with us. It was very inspiring.
I'm convinced that you have many "superpowers". This book showcases your thoughts and ideas beautifully. I saw the Arts and Crafts paper some weeks ago on a video. I ordered it from the UK. I live in Georgia, U.S. A. I have this paper "in stock" now. I have practiced on a few journals. Your expertise inspires me. Your thought that goes into every detail boggles my mind. Thank you so very much for every video. Amazed once again...xoxoxo Sharon
Dave Mckinney aww thankyou so much sharon :) actually forgot to say in the video that i chose that paper because it was reminiscient of the endpapers you find in many old books so i think it goes well with that theme, but never mind. Thankyou again for your kind messages x
I found Belinda's channel on youtube that you mentioned. Thank you for sharing that channel. You graciously share ideas and direct our attention to other artists/crafters and I appreciate the generosity. I found Sigita Coffeestains through your videos some time ago and have enjoyed her grungy style. I purchased a card and a blank journal from her a few months ago. Are you taking any special orders at the moment? I'm getting a new printer set up to download (fingers crossed for luck) some of your pages soon. I enjoy the thought you put into each journal to enhance the story and theme. Amazing, Jibid, absolutely amazing ! I'm sending admiration across "The Big Pond". xoxoxo Sharon
I honestly don’t know how you let these amazing works of art go , if I was talented enough to produce these beautiful books my home would be full of them xx
As a self-confessed bibliophile, I waited all day so that I could have my 'Jibid-fix' without interruption. It's Friday night here in Australia - the family is sorted, the dog is snoring in his bed beside my desk 🐶 ... and I have my cup of tea and 22:43 minutes of bookish bliss. 📚Thank you Jibid. It was worth waiting for. You are an inspiring artist. I love this quote about books. “If you truly love a book, you should sleep with it, write in it, read aloud from it, and fill its pages with muffin crumbs.” ― Anne Fadiman I thought it was suitable for the occasion. Take care ...xo 🍪😉
Just when I think you cannot outdo yourself -- there you go. The way you put those pages in the journal is beautiful and interesting. Another gorgeous journal. Barb
Yep I used to teach children's art classes and loved to tell them about the arts and crafts movement! Remember many of them lighting up😍with joy! Love this Jibid! So pretty! Many new ideas to try😉
It was such a joy to watch this video and see how you have stretched your creativity yet once again! I think that this is one of my favorite journals that you have created, so far! Thank you for sharing it! 😊💕
Jibid, you never cease to amaze me with your incredibly beautiful journals. So much thought and creativity goes into each and every one. "You are definitely much more than a "junk journal" maker...you have excellent bookbinding skills as well. Every time I watch one of your videos, I long to hold the journal in my hands to flip through it on my own and savor every page. I would truly love to own one of your journals. Thanks so much for sharing.
Paula said what I was thinking. I also love your nails. The description of the Arts & Crafts movement with quotes from William Morris is so helpful and describes your art as well. I enjoyed the flip through. Oh and your jokes crack me up!
Every time I watch you go through a journal, you always come up trumps with new and novel ideas for developing journal making. I look forward to each one not just for the visual aspect but also for the concepts you throw at us. William Morris, by the way, is a firm favourite of mine regarding his stunning designs. I have never come across these quotes before. Another winning theme . Great stuff Jibid.
i appreciate this Arts & Crafts Movement, (for everyone) history. I was destined to hear this; for recently I wondered about the beginnings. I have more time for my own thoughts with retirement. Look at the Tsunami of Junk Journaling and Journaling which is not just for jotting thoughts. It's wonderful to see the recycling. I've yet to bring something to any completion. I am hopeful Earth will be saved. Thank you so much.
Just found your video from a Tracie Fox Link. I enjoyed your Booked Themed Journal, as I also love to read. I saw some beautiful pages in your journal and enjoyed the history of arts & crafts. I have always kept written journals. You have given me more ideas to add to my future journals. Thanks
I just absolutely love this journal!! You have wonderful talents!! Thank you for sharing. You have given me some great ideas. I would so love to have one of your journals. Also thanks for your great sense of humor!
Jibid, I love this journal so much!! It has far surpassed my expectations. You have put so much thought and creativity into it. I can't wait to get it into my hands and savor each page! The colors are beautiful! I love the binding and all the different elements you've so thoughtfully added. It's perfect for writing my favorite book quotes and thoughts. Thank you so much! It's a treasure!
Thank you for sharing. Your creativity is exquisite and inspiring!!! I watch your videos with a sense of awe and wonder 😍 Every little detail is perfect and thoughtful. I cannot wait to see where you take us next. Thank you!!! 😊
You just used My favourite William Morris quote of all time about useful & beautiful things! I've been obsessed with William Morris since I was 8! And now You've given Me a new favourite quote about words! I love His work & now I collect His fabrics. I love what Belinda did with the decorating of the centres of Her pages. She did it with fabric in Her Gypsy Fortune Teller book too
By the way if You haven't seen IzzyBee Creations yet You should definitely check out Her Channel. She makes some amazing Nature themed creations & You'd love Her Channel. Very inspiring! x
Jibid, your journals always keep me glued to my seat but, as I'm sure you know, any reference to Jane Austen immediately turns that glue into superglue :-) I love the ball invitation, the dance card and the letter from Jane to Lizzie, just to mention a few. The book theme has never before been presented in such an imaginative and innovative way. You are an Arts and Crafts movement all on your own, Jibid. In your own words you have summed up everything that you do and encourage us to do by your inspiration; you bring beauty back into functional things, you help make creativity accessible to everyone with your digital downloads and you put thought into your designs which lifts them up from being purely functional into something we can enjoy using. You are a skilful and talented bookbinder; you invent pockets, mini books, revive long gone features like library cards and pockets and all the time, you draw on past inspiration which you add to present creativity and ideas which are well ahead of your time. Origami birds, resin library cards, kilt pins and stamped finger nails; there is no end to your originality :-)
The paper added near the hinge does make the book fulller and I feel more visually appealing! Looks more like a standard bound book. And it may reinforce the pages as well...not to mention any vintage pages of interest used to showcase. Usually old paper s can crumble if you flip through it. I really like it down the middle and all the space for the writing where it is easier to write is genius!! Great Ideas from a Great Artist!! TFS!
I so loved this journal, as I have loved every journal you've shared with the world. Truly awe inspiring. I am a huge admirer of your work. Thank you for being so unique in a world that is increasingly becoming so bland...
Love this one, and the addition of the glued pages is really genius. I found several of my sewn-in journals ended up being excessively bulky. For me, personally, I like that - however to give or sell one I need to adjust that. Beautiful journals, truly. inspirational.
Should library’s stock your books I would be there every day I would borrow them and extend the dates so I could keep them longer , I adore your style Jibid and your narration about your journals is as exquisite as your creation I will own one for sure xx
Yay!!!! What a treat this morning to see you here!! The nails are FANTASTIC!!!! "Throwing a couple of the kids out..." hahaha!!! I get that..we're almost done with Summer Break over here and I'm right at that same idea!! Stunning book as usual FILLED WITH INSPIRATION!!! Thank you Jibid!!! xo
Jibid oh, oh, Ohmygosh!! Is it the nails, or the slanted notebook, the little journaling books or the quotes.......can’t decide so I’m so happy you put them all together to share with us..... please do let us know what you decide bout the children😉
Amazing as always, you never cease to inspire and fuel my passion for this wonderful art form, absolutely love this, every detail is perfect, thanks so much for sharing with us! xx
Now you've done it!! Starting a Fashion Trend!! Script Nails! You just might be requested to do a tutorial...they look really cool! Especially for a bookmaker!
A•B•S•O•L•U•T•E•L•Y F•A•B•U•L•O•U•S 🖤🖤 I was mesmerised by all your details and kept rewinding parts of the video to watch them again and again. Putting the brooch in the sewn piece of script fabric, Wow! Lining The Binding with the torn pages is functional and adds such interest to each page. And sewing the lines in the paper!!!! And doing the tuck spot at an angle with the notepad that is also angled to fit in perfectly. The quotes were a perfect little addition. Love it all. Geeeeze!!! Looking at this book got me so excited. It reinforced in me why I love to create with paper and fabric. It is so refreshing to see someone who likes to create new things and not just copy what's already being done. Thank you for giving me some awesome things to copy, with permission of course. Hahaha. ♥️♥️♥️ PS...love the way you decorated your nails.
Jidid, you are just AMAZING!! I love this book as well....your talent just overwhelms my soul. Maybe one day I can be fortunate enough to have one of your incredible works of art!! Thanks again for sharing your beautiful books and your soul!! xoxo
sigh .... absolutely beautiful, thank you Jibid. I've been to that Arts & Crafts house on the lake, it's just so amazing and interesting. I also love the quotes from William Morris, I've been to his Red House in London too :-) I'm popping off to look at Willow, Birch and Clover now xx
Very cool and extra cool matching nail polish - gorgeous (this video has cheered up my lunch hour enormously after a very stressful morning at work!) - just a shame I’ve got to go back for the afternoon but I will keep all this loveliness in mind. Can’t really beat a book themed book x
Love your nails! They look awesome. As always this is truly a work of art with so very much attention to detail. You come up with some of the best ideas for your journals. They are always gorgeous on each and every page. Would love to own one of your works of art. I don’t think I could write in it but just admire each and every page. You are the best maker and it really does show. It’s hard to imagine the number of hours that you have in making a journal. Happy Week 🌼🐝🌼
Arhh jibbit I was only thinking about you couple of days ago wondering how you were and why we hadn’t heard from you ? , now I know , you’ve been working on this absolutely exquisite book 😍 I think it’s wonderful I really do ! , thank you for sharing your talent with us , big hugs from Liverpool in uk 😘
As always a really gorgeous and well thought out junk journal. I loved the way you did smaller signatures with just as many add ins on the page, but with a less bulkier book which is a great idea. You said the design/ spine was thanks to Belinda I wondered did you have a link or name of the lady on here? It would be great if I could find out how to make a less bulkier journal. Or maybe you should do a tutorial? I am just going to watch more of your videos xx
Thanks so much sally :) I dont generally do tutorials but i do have a paid bookbinding lesson on my website, which deals with a specific binding method if you are interested, jibidneary.com, thanks
I'm quite new to this, making my first journal at the moment. I can see it's a good idea to strengthen the spine. Could you just explain how and at what point you actually do this. Is it after sewing in the signatures or before? And does the strop go across over two pages? Maybe you could do a little demonstration? It's a gorgeous journal, I love the details. Tks
"Acting as custodian of rare, dangerous and emotive books had been his dream job. Now, however, he is ready to write the final chapter as the guardian of secrets. Myth, magic, science have all passed over his desk. Rare, often damaged by decades or centuries of neglect. Each fragment carefully hoarded and pasted into his notebook. The repository of much wit and wisdom. Dark secrets, monastic remedies, mathematical formulae disguised in plain sight for those who have the gift of interpretation.
He lifts the book tenderly, wondering when its secrets will next be revealed and hurries out into the dark, misty night: eager to add his own chaper ."
Beutifully curated, designed to entrance, mesmorise and delight.
Thank you yet again , Jibid.
Catherine Brown what an intriguing excerpt catherine! X
You are the Van Gogh of journals that are rare and the finest of jewels, so incredibly beautiful and thoughtful and full of surprises (and completely under appreciated--WE get it, but the WORLD needs to too)--one day your work will be auctioned off for MILLIONS.
I love the way you added fabric to your sewn lines. Beautiful journal.
You make so many of us happy when you have one of your fabulous journals to share with us. You are a delight with great artistic talent and imagination. Love this one but they are all fantastic!
Absolutely love the adorable origami birds! Your creativity is so inspiring, Jibid. Thank you for sharing!
Such a beautiful, creative journal! I love the extra papers inside on the spine of the pages! What a great idea!!!
Your nails are fabulous. You are entertaining and calming at the same time and your creations are masterpieces!
I forgot to add how much I love the brooch/charm! It's gorgeous! And i love how you matched your nail polish to the theme.
So many lovely details. It’s beautiful Jibid.
The journal is of course a work of art. Fabulous as ever. I absolutely understand what you mean when you talk about Arts and craft movement, I have always thought that we should have interesting and beautiful things around us every day, and that everything made by hand has a special feel to it.
Truly a beautiful, beautiful work of art! Your creativity is amazing! Thank you for sharing. I feel like my own art and creativity grows with each video of yours I watch. ❤️
I am so inspired by your work! As always beautiful! And I love the way you tell and I love the way everything looks! ❤️
Thank you Jibid, for sharing! This is gorgeous and I am in love!!! The attention to detail in your journals is unparalleled! I need to get in line for my own lit theme journal.📖
Absolutely brilliant! I gasped so many times as you opened to reveal so many inspiring folds and pieces!💕💕💕
Beautiful journal again Jibid, I could sit, listen, and watch all day long 🙂
I have seen hundreds of journals and this has to be one of the most prettiest journals I’ve ever seen. It is absolutely beautiful.
Your journals are just absolutely awe inspiring!! Your talent never ceases to amaze me!
You seem to have an endless well of charming and original ideas. Another beautiful book! Thanks for sharing
This is the most beautiful altered book/junk journal I've ever seen. Stunning. I can't even find the words. It's my favorite. Ever. Really :) You're gifted!!!!! Thank you so much for this video!
Thankyou so much robin!
Material sewn to look like ledger paper? Honestly, you never cease to amaze me. What an enchanting book xxx K
I can’t explain how much I love this journal! It’s so well put together, and the papers, stamps and ephemera you’ve made and use are gorgeous! Excellent ☺️
Jibid, Nothing you ever make is simple....I always fall in love with every little thing in your books and find so much inspiration in your work. Thank you my angle 🤗😘
Your work is incredible. Such talent. Thank you for sharing it with us.
Beautiful and so thoughtfully done!
Jibid, you're so creative! Love your amazing nails shown in this video, in addition to everything creative that you do - your amazing backstories to your journals, paintings, drawings, the journals themselves..... calligraphy, crochet and sewing..... So glad I've discovered your wonderful artwork! Ah - paper and fabric staining/printing - cannot forget these - lovely!!
What a fantastic journal; it’s absolutely wonderful! I love the idea of building up the area near the spine both for visual interest and for room to add more things on the other side of the pages. And your nails - well done! So MUCH inspiration in only 22:44; thank you!
Ohhhhh Jibid, I love this journal! Every page is worth pausing the video for - to linger and savor the beauty of your creation! Your attention to detail is… perfection! And your fingernail paint is brilliant! ❤️❤️❤️
Julie J
thankyou julie!
I absolutely love it. Very inspirational. I'm an avid reader and have always wanted to create a journal with quotes from some of my favorite books and authors. Thank you for sharing.
I absolutely love this journal. Books, quotes and the Arts and Crafts Movement are of particular interest to me, as is jewelry and of course book making. One of the things that really struck me about this book was how easily each page turned even though it had the addition of pockets, etc. I really like the style of your pockets and the little book. You have a very unique and beautiful style of creating that I really admire. Thank you for sharing your art with us. It was very inspiring.
Kateri Cochran thankyou very much kateri :)
Jibid, I absolutely love what you do with journals!!! It's gorgeous, the lady will love it.
Jibid, when I need inspiration, I look to your gorgeous work 🌈🌺🐞
teresa thankyou teresa that very sweet x
I'm convinced that you have many "superpowers". This book showcases your thoughts and ideas beautifully. I saw the Arts and Crafts paper some weeks ago on a video. I ordered it from the UK. I live in Georgia, U.S. A. I have this paper "in stock" now. I have practiced on a few journals. Your expertise inspires me. Your thought that goes into every detail boggles my mind. Thank you so very much for every video. Amazed once again...xoxoxo Sharon
Dave Mckinney aww thankyou so much sharon :) actually forgot to say in the video that i chose that paper because it was reminiscient of the endpapers you find in many old books so i think it goes well with that theme, but never mind. Thankyou again for your kind messages x
I found Belinda's channel on youtube that you mentioned. Thank you for sharing that channel. You graciously share ideas and direct our attention to other artists/crafters and I appreciate the generosity. I found Sigita Coffeestains through your videos some time ago and have enjoyed her grungy style. I purchased a card and a blank journal from her a few months ago. Are you taking any special orders at the moment? I'm getting a new printer set up to download (fingers crossed for luck) some of your pages soon. I enjoy the thought you put into each journal to enhance the story and theme. Amazing, Jibid, absolutely amazing ! I'm sending admiration across "The Big Pond". xoxoxo Sharon
Dave Mckinney thankyou hunny, not taking orders right now but if you keep up with my youtube i will be announcing when i have journals for sale x
Dave Mckinney thankyou hunny, not taking orders right now but if you keep up with my youtube i will be announcing when i have journals for sale x
I honestly don’t know how you let these amazing works of art go , if I was talented enough to produce these beautiful books my home would be full of them xx
As a self-confessed bibliophile, I waited all day so that I could have my 'Jibid-fix' without interruption. It's Friday night here in Australia - the family is sorted, the dog is snoring in his bed beside my desk 🐶 ... and I have my cup of tea and 22:43 minutes of bookish bliss. 📚Thank you Jibid. It was worth waiting for. You are an inspiring artist. I love this quote about books.
“If you truly love a book, you should sleep with it, write in it, read aloud from it, and fill its pages with muffin crumbs.” ― Anne Fadiman
I thought it was suitable for the occasion. Take care ...xo 🍪😉
Andrea Baillie that is a lovely message, thankyou for that, and what a great quote x
So thoughtful and creative! Love the decorative charms and bangles! TFS the inspiration, Jibid!
Just when I think you cannot outdo yourself -- there you go. The way you put those pages in the journal is beautiful and interesting. Another gorgeous journal. Barb
That spine is inspired. It adds beautiful interest to each page and purposeful function. Brilliant!!!
Yep I used to teach children's art classes and loved to tell them about the arts and crafts movement! Remember many of them lighting up😍with joy! Love this Jibid! So pretty! Many new ideas to try😉
Jess jta designs thats so sweet, wish we had been taught things like that! X
Jibid, absolutely beautiful book. Loved the flip through xx
It was such a joy to watch this video and see how you have stretched your creativity yet once again! I think that this is one of my favorite journals that you have created, so far! Thank you for sharing it! 😊💕
Jibid, you never cease to amaze me with your incredibly beautiful journals. So much thought and creativity goes into each and every one. "You are definitely much more than a "junk journal" maker...you have excellent bookbinding skills as well. Every time I watch one of your videos, I long to hold the journal in my hands to flip through it on my own and savor every page. I would truly love to own one of your journals. Thanks so much for sharing.
Paula said what I was thinking. I also love your nails. The description of the Arts & Crafts movement with quotes from William Morris is so helpful and describes your art as well. I enjoyed the flip through. Oh and your jokes crack me up!
Astounded at your refined creativity. Have not been able to locate prices??
Every time I watch you go through a journal, you always come up trumps with new and novel ideas for developing journal making. I look forward to each one not just for the visual aspect but also for the concepts you throw at us. William Morris, by the way, is a firm favourite of mine regarding his stunning designs. I have never come across these quotes before.
Another winning theme . Great stuff Jibid.
Corinne Yates thankyou so much corinne x
Love the nails! Thinking about my toes.... Your little nuances, such as the angled pad insert are delightful! Attention to detail is wonderful.
Jean Thobaben thankyou jean! X
i appreciate this Arts & Crafts Movement, (for everyone) history. I was destined to hear this; for recently I wondered about the beginnings. I have more time for my own thoughts with retirement. Look at the Tsunami of Junk Journaling and Journaling which is not just for jotting thoughts. It's wonderful to see the recycling. I've yet to bring something to any completion. I am hopeful Earth will be saved. Thank you so much.
Just found your video from a Tracie Fox Link. I enjoyed your Booked Themed Journal, as I also love to read. I saw some beautiful pages in your journal and enjoyed the history of arts & crafts. I have always kept written journals. You have given me more ideas to add to my future journals. Thanks
You are amazingly clever with those nails. Your art is inspiring
definitely one of my favorites, Jibid! love that kilt pin with the little origami bird.
I just absolutely love this journal!! You have wonderful talents!! Thank you for sharing. You have given me some great ideas. I would so love to have one of your journals. Also thanks for your great sense of humor!
Jibid, I love this journal so much!! It has far surpassed my expectations. You have put so much thought and creativity into it. I can't wait to get it into my hands and savor each page! The colors are beautiful! I love the binding and all the different elements you've so thoughtfully added. It's perfect for writing my favorite book quotes and thoughts. Thank you so much! It's a treasure!
Kari Berton
thankyou so much kari, that makes me very happy hunny x
I love watching, you've taught me so much! Hope the kids made it through the weekend!
Thank you for sharing. Your creativity is exquisite and inspiring!!! I watch your videos with a sense of awe and wonder 😍 Every little detail is perfect and thoughtful. I cannot wait to see where you take us next. Thank you!!! 😊
You just used My favourite William Morris quote of all time about useful & beautiful things! I've been obsessed with William Morris since I was 8! And now You've given Me a new favourite quote about words! I love His work & now I collect His fabrics. I love what Belinda did with the decorating of the centres of Her pages. She did it with fabric in Her Gypsy Fortune Teller book too
Rebekah Legion Journals how lovely, thankyou rebekah x
By the way if You haven't seen IzzyBee Creations yet You should definitely check out Her Channel. She makes some amazing Nature themed creations & You'd love Her Channel. Very inspiring! x
Gorgeous book, inspiring work...loved the idea of the center page addition. Looking for more beautiful journals
Jibid, your journals always keep me glued to my seat but, as I'm sure you know, any reference to Jane Austen immediately turns that glue into superglue :-) I love the ball invitation, the dance card and the letter from Jane to Lizzie, just to mention a few.
The book theme has never before been presented in such an imaginative and innovative way. You are an Arts and Crafts movement all on your own, Jibid. In your own words you have summed up everything that you do and encourage us to do by your inspiration; you bring beauty back into functional things, you help make creativity accessible to everyone with your digital downloads and you put thought into your designs which lifts them up from being purely functional into something we can enjoy using.
You are a skilful and talented bookbinder; you invent pockets, mini books, revive long gone features like library cards and pockets and all the time, you draw on past inspiration which you add to present creativity and ideas which are well ahead of your time. Origami birds, resin library cards, kilt pins and stamped finger nails; there is no end to your originality :-)
Angela Sweby aww you are a sweetheart, thankyou Angela xx
The paper added near the hinge does make the book fulller and I feel more visually appealing! Looks more like a standard bound book. And it may reinforce the pages as well...not to mention any vintage pages of interest used to showcase. Usually old paper s can crumble if you flip through it. I really like it down the middle and all the space for the writing where it is easier to write is genius!! Great Ideas from a Great Artist!! TFS!
I so loved this journal, as I have loved every journal you've shared with the world. Truly awe inspiring. I am a huge admirer of your work. Thank you for being so unique in a world that is increasingly becoming so bland...
Diane Thomas thankyou very much diane :)
Your journals have the 'wow' factor. Beautiful, interesting, unique, thought-provoking.
Very cool journal. Love all you new ideas especially that 'pin' in the end. TFS
Wow! this journal is stunning! Amazingly beautiful and inspiring 😍
This journal made my soul happy.
Love this one, and the addition of the glued pages is really genius. I found several of my sewn-in journals ended up being excessively bulky. For me, personally, I like that - however to give or sell one I need to adjust that. Beautiful journals, truly. inspirational.
Your journals are always beautiful Jibid! I love your attention to detail, it really adds so much to a page! TFS, Hugs, Carole
Beautiful book...I enjoyed every minute of the video...Lucky owner.
Beautiful design, elegant execution, grand gusto.
Should library’s stock your books I would be there every day I would borrow them and extend the dates so I could keep them longer , I adore your style Jibid and your narration about your journals is as exquisite as your creation I will own one for sure xx
LOVE this journal, amazing work, you are a true talent.
I love your nail polish, your journals are unbelievable. Thank you for sharing
Yay!!!! What a treat this morning to see you here!! The nails are FANTASTIC!!!! "Throwing a couple of the kids out..." hahaha!!! I get that..we're almost done with Summer Break over here and I'm right at that same idea!! Stunning book as usual FILLED WITH INSPIRATION!!! Thank you Jibid!!! xo
Hooligan Momma lol, thanks Lovely x
Enchanting! Simply enchanting.
Such a wonderful journal !! Very inspiring to me. Thank you !
Love your journal and thank you for the inspiration. Love the nails too. TFS
Jibid oh, oh, Ohmygosh!! Is it the nails, or the slanted notebook, the little journaling books or the quotes.......can’t decide so I’m so happy you put them all together to share with us..... please do let us know what you decide bout the children😉
Gail Nelson lol thankyou gail! They arent children anymore but they are all still here haha x
Amazing as always, you never cease to inspire and fuel my passion for this wonderful art form, absolutely love this, every detail is perfect, thanks so much for sharing with us! xx
Now you've done it!! Starting a Fashion Trend!! Script Nails! You just might be requested to do a tutorial...they look really cool! Especially for a bookmaker!
Nancy LeMieux thankyou Nancy! X
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I was mesmerised by all your details and kept rewinding parts of the video to watch them again and again. Putting the brooch in the sewn piece of script fabric, Wow! Lining The Binding with the torn pages is functional and adds such interest to each page. And sewing the lines in the paper!!!! And doing the tuck spot at an angle with the notepad that is also angled to fit in perfectly. The quotes were a perfect little addition. Love it all. Geeeeze!!! Looking at this book got me so excited. It reinforced in me why I love to create with paper and fabric. It is so refreshing to see someone who likes to create new things and not just copy what's already being done. Thank you for giving me some awesome things to copy, with permission of course. Hahaha. ♥️♥️♥️
PS...love the way you decorated your nails.
Another stunning journal from you. Love the vintage elements and the book theme. Gorgeous!
I love this book. It is just wonderful.
awesome nails! So clever so make them with some stamping! Love the book. New subbie :)
Crafting Vicky
haha, thankyou vicky x
Love your work Jibid such a beautiful journal. Regards Susanna ❤
Jidid, you are just AMAZING!! I love this book as well....your talent just overwhelms my soul. Maybe one day I can be fortunate enough to have one of your incredible works of art!! Thanks again for sharing your beautiful books and your soul!! xoxo
I don't have any words that have not already been said in the comments below me. Except, I wish I had your mind. Thank you so much for sharing!!!
Very thoughtful and creative journal. TFS
sigh .... absolutely beautiful, thank you Jibid. I've been to that Arts & Crafts house on the lake, it's just so amazing and interesting. I also love the quotes from William Morris, I've been to his Red House in London too :-) I'm popping off to look at Willow, Birch and Clover now xx
Gillian Farago oh, so nice to hear that gillian x
I'll just echo all the LOVEly comments from everyone else and just say, WOW, Jibid! SO BEAUTIFUL!!! :-)
Another amazing journal. Sue 💜
Amazing work! You always create such beautiful books!! And thank you so much for your sweet comments!
Willow, Birch, & Clover my pleasure belinda, love your channel x
You're my next stop, Belinda! :)
Very cool and extra cool matching nail polish - gorgeous (this video has cheered up my lunch hour enormously after a very stressful morning at work!) - just a shame I’ve got to go back for the afternoon but I will keep all this loveliness in mind. Can’t really beat a book themed book x
Jacqui Chimes very sweet of you, thankyou jacqui x
Love your nails! They look awesome. As always this is truly a work of art with so very much attention to detail. You come up with some of the best ideas for your journals. They are always gorgeous on each and every page. Would love to own one of your works of art. I don’t think I could write in it but just admire each and every page. You are the best maker and it really does show. It’s hard to imagine the number of hours that you have in making a journal. Happy Week 🌼🐝🌼
pam bradshaw thankyou pam!
Arhh jibbit I was only thinking about you couple of days ago wondering how you were and why we hadn’t heard from you ? , now I know , you’ve been working on this absolutely exquisite book 😍 I think it’s wonderful I really do ! , thank you for sharing your talent with us , big hugs from Liverpool in uk 😘
AliLou Creations
Thankyou sweetheart, so sweet of you x
Your work is an inspiration! Janie
Another exquisite journal Jibid, and I love your nail polish! 💓
Lunar Bloom thankyou! X
Absolutely beautiful! You've inspired me.
Nice video my friend 👍👍🌻🌻🌻😊😊😊👌👌👌👌👌👌
As always a really gorgeous and well thought out junk journal. I loved the way you did smaller signatures with just as many add ins on the page, but with a less bulkier book which is a great idea. You said the design/ spine was thanks to Belinda I wondered did you have a link or name of the lady on here? It would be great if I could find out how to make a less bulkier journal. Or maybe you should do a tutorial? I am just going to watch more of your videos xx
Anita aka The Crafting Insomniac thankyou anita, she is called willow, birch and clover x
So unique and lovely!
Gorgeous journal and fab nails! Do you ever do journal making workshops? I love your style and ideas and you always explain things so well 🌹
Thanks so much sally :)
I dont generally do tutorials but i do have a paid bookbinding lesson on my website, which deals with a specific binding method if you are interested, jibidneary.com, thanks
easily the best journal I've seen...good to see one without a lot of lace for a change...what is the head band at the top of the binding?
Jenny Gee thankyou so much jenny, you can just buy it by the yard "headband" x
I had to watch this again because I love it so much.😄
I'm quite new to this, making my first journal at the moment. I can see it's a good idea to strengthen the spine. Could you just explain how and at what point you actually do this. Is it after sewing in the signatures or before? And does the strop go across over two pages? Maybe you could do a little demonstration? It's a gorgeous journal, I love the details.
Tks
Margaret Pinsent thankyou margaret, no tutorials at this time sorry, but glad you have enjoyed watching x
So amazing. Love it