I'm amazed at the variety of supplies you've collected for each story! This was so much fun to watch. Thanks for being so generous with your instruction!
Julie, I had no idea how involved your minis are...Sheesh, I'm tired just watching you! WOW! You have so many going on at the same time! And your sweet mother...sewing all of the bags for you! That is the BEST! I really enjoyed watching all of the steps you go through to create your mini albums!!!!
It's July 2014 and I just saw this video for very first time, and I LOVE what you have created with these children's books. SO WONDERFUL! I don't know how I got to your page, but I am so happy to have found you. Beautiful work!
Great idea and what a great way to recylcle older books that are no longer wanted. Well at least your mini's are fun and very creative. I think they are cute! TFS! Hugs! Linda
You are so right a lot of people know nothing of junk journal’s or fancy ones you are on to something these journal’s would be great for nursing home as for children thank you Theola ❤
Aren't Mom's just the best? What s sweetheart for her helping you out. What a great idea to do a paper bag mini. I would have never thought to use a book to make a mini. Thanks for sharing. Hugs, Mary
I LOVE Beatrix Potter books! I would have a very hard time cutting her books up. I do plan on making a JJ from her books but I will cry when I tear her book up. Thanks for this very good learning video. I try and include the story if using a book as I love to read.
Thank you! And here I always think my minis are so much LESS involved than other ones I see out there! I also tend to cut a lot of albums at one time and then do the base gluing so that I have a variety to choose from when I am ready to embellish and finish!
I love how you gave us a sneak peek into your world. Your books are amazing and I love how you put them together. You are AMAZING Julie!!! I could have kept watching....i want to see more:) Thanks for sharing. Hugs, Stephanie
Oh my goodness. I don't usually comment on videos, but I love this one! I have a ton children's books, coloring books, flash cards & games I've been hoarding until I could find something special to make from them and you've just shown me so many great ideas! Thanks so much for sharing.
You are amazing! What an awesome idea! I am going to Disneyland with my great grandchildren in March. I am going to present them with a book to put their pics in. I'm so excited, I can hardly wait to get started. Thank you sweet lady.
That's Prairie Dawn! LOL Thank you for sharing your secrets , I am still nervous about cutting kids books up (well, aside from coloring books). Maybe someday.....
Thank you so much, I'm glad you enjoyed! Nothing better than children's books, I say! I will look forward to seeing what goodness appears on your channel after you've acquired some!! :)
You pulled out those fairy tale books and I felt light headed. Then you showed the Cinderella 6x6 and i positively swooned!! Subscribed!!!!! Looking forward to seeing more of your work!!😁
Extremely addictive and wonderful ideas here. Love this video and the ideas you have shared. So many clever ways to repurpose these gorgeous vintage elements. Thanks for the inspiration. Working on something with Alice in Wonderland in the coming days, and this helps a lot. ♥️
Wow!!! Amazing!! So happy I found you, I have a ton of old books from when my grandson was little, he is now 20, so this is what I will do n gift them to him when he has his first child. Not happening yet, but one day....great ideas!! Tfs...💖💖💖
I love creating altered books but I never thought of doing anything like yours....I can hardly wait to try this out...my granddaughter would Love to see pictures of herself in a book filled with her favorite Disney characters!! TFS!!
Great ideas!! You have created something very unique and I applaud you. Looks like I now have to add children's books and coloring books to my shopping list! Two thumbs up and 5 star!!! Hugs EllenBee
I have a friend that just retired and wants to be a full time Grandma...this will be great to give her in a smaller version to carry in her purse to show off her loves...thanks for the idea...most papers I have been looking at in my area are for newborns
WOW this is amazing how you do these. Not hard...but time consuming and well thought out before completed. Lots of looking around for stuff. Love them all. They are so cute. ~hugs~ Karen Sue / ScrappyKsue
Hi Julie. I just found this old video of yours. It's really awesome how you have this whole system of making the albums. It's great that you can find all the parts new & used. Unfortunately, living in Florida, vintage things are hard to find as most people purge before moving here. So it would be difficult to use the same system but it's awesome to watch. TFS. Tere
Thanks Tere! I know I am very fortunate to live in an area with sooooo many thrift shops, flea markets, and antique malls. "Stuff" is aplenty!!! If you're ever on the lookout for anything in particular, let me know!!
thepaperbaglady1 Hi Julie. I went to a community yard sale this weekend & found some good stuff. It's not like you findd but at least it was something. Thanks. Tere
Hi.. Your albums are beautiful and Unique ... I Love books to..graphics are one of my favorite things to collect ..specially Vintage botanicals prints ..your books inspire me ..thank you for sharing your talent...XOXO ... Lorena
Thank God for Mommy. I'm guilty too - mine s till takes my hems - lol. Your albums are so cool - love that you use coloring books, etc. I have a ton of them but kick myself for giving away my kids old books. Love how you did the pocket with the coloring pages. I'm going to try this with the princesses. You can color copy the pages when you only have one book & cut it down to size so you can make that pocket. TFS
OH Wendy, collecting the supplies is half the fun! You would be amazed at the amount of stuff I have in this studio to coordinate with all my children's books! :)
So funny and smart to use books and playing cards, so Nice albums you do. Now I know what to do With My childrens books. Thanks for the insperation bye
"Let's cut up children's books" - I have to admit that that title scared me because I have a general abhorrence for defacing books. Having said that, though, I now understand what you've done with them and I have to say your ideas are so very creative and fun and now I think I'm hooked! I began thinking of the stores where I might find children's books to tear apart! You are a genius! TFS! ;-)
You gave such a terrific idea. I want to go out and get children's books. Probably not new books but second-hand books would be just as good (and cheaper)
this is a great video!!! Loved seeing how you work and how these beautiful albums come together Now you need to do a tutorial on your junk journals!! :) Just for me!! :)
LOVE THE PROCESS JULES!!! OMG I haven't touched my edged scissors in AGES I mean at least 6 yrs lol. TFS I've been wanting to know for ages how u assemble them :) ~Mon
I think I met someone who finally fits my M.O. I am totally with you with the kids books. I have a meager collection next to yours, but I also have some children's books from other countries like the ex-Soviet Union and Armenia and Turkey... all vintage. Wow, I would love to live near your thrift stores... no goodies like that in Brooklyn for that price.. unless, you know of a place? LOL!! I haven't done a junk journal with children's books, but I do plan on making one... love your work and thanks for sharing. I will follow......
+Juliana Beasley Haha, no, I'm not familiar with any places in Brooklyn. If you're looking for any specific kid book themes, I can keep my eyes peeled!
+thepaperbaglady1 Thanks so much. I like the vintage children's books. I own Dick and Jane (one of them) and Struwwelpeter. I also collect foreign vintage books. Maybe we can do a swap if you are interested? Would love to connect on FB!! Take care and thanks for your kind offer.
Thank you, Lorena! An album using the botanical prints would be awesome! I wonder what kind of images like that I've got hiding here in the studio........:)
I'm amazed at the variety of supplies you've collected for each story! This was so much fun to watch. Thanks for being so generous with your instruction!
Julie, I had no idea how involved your minis are...Sheesh, I'm tired just watching you! WOW!
You have so many going on at the same time! And your sweet mother...sewing all of the bags for you! That is the BEST!
I really enjoyed watching all of the steps you go through to create your mini albums!!!!
I have never seen anything like this…my jaw is on the floor! SO amazing and beautiful and completely original! You are a true artist! :-D TFS!
Thank you so, so much!!!! You have made my day :)
Awww I am glad…and thank you for replying! :-)
It's July 2014 and I just saw this video for very first time, and I LOVE what you have created with these children's books. SO WONDERFUL! I don't know how I got to your page, but I am so happy to have found you. Beautiful work!
Thank you so much! I'm glad you enjoyed! :)
THANK you so much for this video, Julie! Listening to (and watching) your process was so inspiring! Thank you, thank you, thank you!!!
Great idea and what a great way to recylcle older books that are no longer wanted. Well at least your mini's are fun and very creative. I think they are cute! TFS! Hugs! Linda
You are so right a lot of people know nothing of junk journal’s or fancy ones you are on to something these journal’s would be great for nursing home as for children thank you
Theola ❤
What a fun idea! This would be a good one for my granddaughter to help me with. I love it! Hugs, Jeanne
Wow, just found this video, these are amazing! What great ideas for making books for grandkids!
Aren't Mom's just the best? What s sweetheart for her helping you out.
What a great idea to do a paper bag mini. I would have never thought to use a book to make a mini. Thanks for sharing. Hugs, Mary
These are so amazing. Such a great idea. Great for next year for Christmas.
These are beautiful, not sure why it popped up for me now. I love the artwork in children's books
I use old and vintage children's books for my penpal letters, foldouts and envelopes.
I love the way you combine coloring book pages, game cards, flash cards, etc. How perfectly delightful!
I LOVE Beatrix Potter books! I would have a very hard time cutting her books up. I do plan on making a JJ from her books but I will cry when I tear her book up. Thanks for this very good learning video. I try and include the story if using a book as I love to read.
How cute is that mini album! Prairie Dawn is that chick that you couldn't think of! :)
Omg Julie. Awesome video. I'm so inspired now. U rock my woman!!!
I just ran across this video and what fun it would be to make one!! I am excited just thinking about it.
It's the most fun ever!!! ENJOY!!!
Thank you! And here I always think my minis are so much LESS involved than other ones I see out there! I also tend to cut a lot of albums at one time and then do the base gluing so that I have a variety to choose from when I am ready to embellish and finish!
Absolutely genius!! Thank you for sharing your knowledge with all of us!! Love love love all of your ideas!! 💖💖💖
Just came across your video. What a wonderful idea for children's books. Very very creative. Now I know what to do with a few books I have. Love it.
AMAZING!!! Thank you Julie for sharing your process!!! Great helps!!! BLESSINGS!!! patti XO
Cool video, u sounds happy & your ring tone is great😁
Wow, thanks for taking us through the process. You are so creative...love your work.
I love how you gave us a sneak peek into your world. Your books are amazing and I love how you put them together. You are AMAZING Julie!!! I could have kept watching....i want to see more:) Thanks for sharing.
Hugs,
Stephanie
Oh my goodness. I don't usually comment on videos, but I love this one! I have a ton children's books, coloring books, flash cards & games I've been hoarding until I could find something special to make from them and you've just shown me so many great ideas! Thanks so much for sharing.
You are amazing! What an awesome idea! I am going to Disneyland with my great grandchildren in March. I am going to present them with a book to put their pics in. I'm so excited, I can hardly wait to get started. Thank you sweet lady.
Thank you! I'm sure your grandkids will love it! The nice with Disney is there is SO much available to work with. Have a great time!
I really like this video! It's inspires me a lot.
LOVE IT!
That's Prairie Dawn! LOL Thank you for sharing your secrets , I am still nervous about cutting kids books up (well, aside from coloring books). Maybe someday.....
It is a wonderful idea!! I truly love children's books!! These are great!!
Fun, fun, fun!!! I love kid's books, and these are great!
Nice organizational techniques ❤️❤️
Thank you so much, I'm glad you enjoyed! Nothing better than children's books, I say! I will look forward to seeing what goodness appears on your channel after you've acquired some!! :)
Oh, thank you for sharing this video. I always wanted to see how you did it. I am so inspired.
You pulled out those fairy tale books and I felt light headed. Then you showed the Cinderella 6x6 and i positively swooned!! Subscribed!!!!! Looking forward to seeing more of your work!!😁
Thanks for sharing this. It inspires with. Hugs Holli
Extremely addictive and wonderful ideas here. Love this video and the ideas you have shared. So many clever ways to repurpose these gorgeous vintage elements. Thanks for the inspiration. Working on something with Alice in Wonderland in the coming days, and this helps a lot. ♥️
Lovely mini's and also love that you get your mum to sew them , I am always getting my mum to sew things for me .
TFS
Nicky
Wow!!! Amazing!! So happy I found you, I have a ton of old books from when my grandson was little, he is now 20, so this is what I will do n gift them to him when he has his first child. Not happening yet, but one day....great ideas!! Tfs...💖💖💖
Grover!!!! Love him! This is such a cute idea very nice!
What a great idea and a change from doing adult crafts. New subscriber. TFS
I love creating altered books but I never thought of doing anything like yours....I can hardly wait to try this out...my granddaughter would Love to see pictures of herself in a book filled with her favorite Disney characters!! TFS!!
I am in love with this idea! I've been wanting to make a smash book for my grandson. These would be perfect.
I love your albums they are fabulous great job TFS!!!
Fantastic! And I love your explanation at the end....very true about consumers.
Theses are so adorable, thanks for sharing! 😊
Hi Julie, that is so kool! I love that idea of using the books...neat! TFS, Laurie
What a way to manage my love of buying books and make a little book for my little friends and give aways.
Michael Hughes
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Great ideas!! You have created something very unique and I applaud you. Looks like I now have to add children's books and coloring books to my shopping list! Two thumbs up and 5 star!!! Hugs EllenBee
Love all your stuff and your cute books. Thanks for the inspirations 😍
"what's her face?"!!! loved that. very sweet idea for children's books!
How beautiful!!! I have no idea how I got to your page but I'm amazed wow!!!
Wow! Thank you so much for sharing. What a creative idea!!
I have a friend that just retired and wants to be a full time Grandma...this will be great to give her in a smaller version to carry in her purse to show off her loves...thanks for the idea...most papers I have been looking at in my area are for newborns
Thanks Sandra! Glad you enjoyed the video!!! I have so much fun with my children's books!!! :)
Thank you very much for sharing !!!! I love so much your journals ans minis !!!
Hugs,
Sabine
Love this. I have a new grand baby and I think she will be getting some of these.
Thank you for getting back to me & helping me out Cheers have a great day
WOW this is amazing how you do these. Not hard...but time consuming and well thought out before completed. Lots of looking around for stuff. Love them all. They are so cute. ~hugs~ Karen Sue / ScrappyKsue
One of the most awesome process videos I've seen! You are amazing! :)
Hi Julie. I just found this old video of yours. It's really awesome how you have this whole system of making the albums. It's great that you can find all the parts new & used. Unfortunately, living in Florida, vintage things are hard to find as most people purge before moving here. So it would be difficult to use the same system but it's awesome to watch. TFS. Tere
Thanks Tere! I know I am very fortunate to live in an area with sooooo many thrift shops, flea markets, and antique malls. "Stuff" is aplenty!!! If you're ever on the lookout for anything in particular, let me know!!
thepaperbaglady1 Hi Julie. I went to a community yard sale this weekend & found some good stuff. It's not like you findd but at least it was something. Thanks. Tere
Hi! Love, Love, Love! So brilliant + creative! WOW!
Wow, love them all! Great job Julie!
these are amazing great Job your so creative B-)
Thank you so much!
Thank you! I do so enjoy the book process......it is fun and something different!
Man oh man, I love all of them.
very cool.....love the vintage cards and images. great idea! tfs!
Hi.. Your albums are beautiful and Unique ... I Love books to..graphics are one of my favorite things to collect ..specially Vintage botanicals prints ..your books inspire me ..thank you for sharing your talent...XOXO ... Lorena
Thank God for Mommy. I'm guilty too - mine s till takes my hems - lol. Your albums are so cool - love that you use coloring books, etc. I have a ton of them but kick myself for giving away my kids old books. Love how you did the pocket with the coloring pages. I'm going to try this with the princesses. You can color copy the pages when you only have one book & cut it down to size so you can make that pocket. TFS
I love this video. Tfs
OH Wendy, collecting the supplies is half the fun! You would be amazed at the amount of stuff I have in this studio to coordinate with all my children's books! :)
So funny and smart to use books and playing cards, so Nice albums you do. Now I know what to do With My childrens books. Thanks for the insperation bye
Thanks Linda! I do love my old books! :)
Oh what a good idea, to work on it with your granddaughter!!! That sounds like a great project!!! :)
Just found your channel..LOVE your art, thanks for sharing!
Wow you have this down to a science!
Thank you so much for doing this video!! I love you vids and your unique style xx tfs Tasha
I love this. Great Job!
Really cute!
Pretty!
"Let's cut up children's books" - I have to admit that that title scared me because I have a general abhorrence for defacing books. Having said that, though, I now understand what you've done with them and I have to say your ideas are so very creative and fun and now I think I'm hooked! I began thinking of the stores where I might find children's books to tear apart! You are a genius! TFS! ;-)
These are adorable!
You gave such a terrific idea. I want to go out and get children's books. Probably not new books but second-hand books would be just as good (and cheaper)
Other than the coloring books, all the books I use are second hand!
Super cute idea! Thank you!
Oh my gosh! I want to be your thrift store shopping buddy!
Thanks Char!!!! I will add the JJ to my mental list of things to do!!!
Loved this video. Thanks for the insight.
Ooooh Cabbage Patch would be fun! Go for it!!!!! :)
Fantastic mini's and such creativity..tfs~ I just subbed too :) ~~Jan
this is a great video!!! Loved seeing how you work and how these beautiful albums come together Now you need to do a tutorial on your junk journals!! :) Just for me!! :)
LOVE THE PROCESS JULES!!! OMG I haven't touched my edged scissors in AGES I mean at least 6 yrs lol. TFS I've been wanting to know for ages how u assemble them :)
~Mon
Of course I don't mind!! I am happy to know you like it well enough to make one too. Have fun!!
I also just ran across your video. Love this concept. But I would have liked to see you actually cut the paper. For clarification.
Thank you! I'll try to remember to video the next time I use books!
your art is beautiful!
I think I met someone who finally fits my M.O. I am totally with you with the kids books. I have a meager collection next to yours, but I also have some children's books from other countries like the ex-Soviet Union and Armenia and Turkey... all vintage. Wow, I would love to live near your thrift stores... no goodies like that in Brooklyn for that price.. unless, you know of a place? LOL!! I haven't done a junk journal with children's books, but I do plan on making one... love your work and thanks for sharing. I will follow......
+Juliana Beasley Haha, no, I'm not familiar with any places in Brooklyn. If you're looking for any specific kid book themes, I can keep my eyes peeled!
+thepaperbaglady1 Thanks so much. I like the vintage children's books. I own Dick and Jane (one of them) and Struwwelpeter. I also collect foreign vintage books. Maybe we can do a swap if you are interested? Would love to connect on FB!! Take care and thanks for your kind offer.
+Juliana Beasley And I love what you do.
+Juliana Beasley I'd be glad to do a swap sometime! It's a busy time right now for me, but maybe April? You can find The Paper Bag Lady on FB as well!
Thanks Sue!!! GO FOR IT: Make a Julie book! I would love to see other people's take on this!!!
Thank you, Lorena! An album using the botanical prints would be awesome! I wonder what kind of images like that I've got hiding here in the studio........:)
First time watching and learning about this childrens book album...its quite nice and interesting. But what do people use them for?
How have I never come across your channel until now!? Doh. I have some catching up to do lol
Thanks so much, glad you enjoyed them!!! :)