That was genius!!! I had been watching how to bind multiple signatures without sewing over and over trying to understand the stitch!! You definitely solved that!!! Thank you so much for this tutorial! And it lays flat!!! ❤❤😊
Thanks Gwynned! I think book binding is wonderful for those who have the patience for it--wish I did! Seems like there's a lot of us that were looking for a shortcut. Thanks for watching.
Love this video! I have seen the light, will not buy another journal! Thank you for showing me how to be even more independent from buying someone else's idea of a good journal when I can create exactly what I want!
What a brilliant and easy way to make your own journal. I got hooked into buying all the book binding stuff. I spent a day sewing and making my own books and was just exhausted never want to do that again. I am now going to do it this way. thank you for the idea
I think bookbinding can be beautiful but I agree it isn't for everyone (myself included!). I was glad to share an easy alternative. Thanks for watching Lu!
I like simple! Yet elegant. I have many of my Gramma's Tea Towels and table runners... perfect for such a project. Thank you SO much for your creativity, as usual! HUGS! ❣💞
Hello, fam(family)! I love this channel! Everything you say resonates with my spirit! Thank you for that! I feel connected with creativity listening in! ❤
I’ll have to give this a try, as I just finished sewing my art journal with all kinds of paper scraps. Your videos are great Pam, when I started filming 18 months ago on my iPhone, I was really anxious, but then I just said to myself just talk as if you were surrounded by friends and boy did that make a difference 😊
I agree Marie-France, over time we do get better. Making videos isn't as easy as it looks (as you well know!) so I admire anyone who gives it a go. If you can stitch and bind an art journal you probably don't need this simplistic idea I shared but I appreciate your kind words all the same.
This is brilliant I have a book of craft papers I have never used, but NOW. I will make a journal out of them. Perfect for a collage book. Maybe? I am so glad I found you. Very similar in creating personality 😊
Hi Linda, thanks for your kin words and for letting me know that this was helpful! If you make an art journal out of your papers be sure and let me know.
Lovely interesting video and this is a great way to make a no sew journal. The wrinkled pages wouldn't bother me that much tbh. I have come across people using wallpaper paste as an alternative to Yes paste, either on its own or with some PVA glue mixed into it. Haven't tried it myself but might be an option. Other alternatives could be Nori Paste or bookbinding glue.
I absolutely love your videos Pam. Your casual style is delightful and I love your work. I'm trying to lose my tendency to be too tight. I recently took CVP and got a tip on glues. Several artists use and love YES glue but it yellows over time. You may find that a little yellowing enhances your esthetic, I know it sometimes adds to mine, but, those who don't want that to happen should be warned. UHU glue seems to keep paper glued well and since it has very little moisture in it, it doesn't promote wrinkling as much when you use a heavy paper. None of the gels, mediums, or PVCs have stayed flat in my collages. Thank you for sharing your ideas and thoughtfulness...you make me smile every time.
Thanks Nancy for your kind words and the information about YES paste. I didn't realize it yellowed so I appreciate you mentioning it. I don't use glue sticks very often but may need to give the UHU stick a try--I know it's recommended by many collage artists. On a separate note, how did you like CVP? Or maybe the better question is--what did you find the most helpful about it? I like Nicholas Wilton's teaching style and took the SPARK class twice back when he offered that.
I loved CVP… I watched every video and all the live calls. I took the class very seriously. I had taken Louise Fletcher’s courses and I follow Judy Woods… both took CVP, and their classes are their version of the material in CVP. All were great, it always helps to hear the same message with a different voice several times. You are so successful just the way you are. These classes have so much to teach us but in the end it’s our journey and our way forward. You are a breath of fresh air and you keep everything fun, you love to explore ideas and experiment. Sometimes these classes make us too critical and feel like we’re barely making progress. Success comes from practice and our style emerges more from happy mistakes. There are times when the structure of a class keeps us motivated, but we seldom learn at such a fast pace. Just keep going, you’re a successful artist❤
@@nancystockmann7264 Nancy, thanks for taking the time to give me your impression of CVP. I have wavered for years trying to decide whether to invest in it or not--it seems that every artist I follow has taken it. Anyway, you are right--our style emerges from just keeping at it, trying new things, being curious and open. I forget that sometimes. I also follow Louise Fletcher & Judy Woods but have not taken a course from them--I like their approach to making art and the generous information they share. Thank you again for your thoughtful response and of course your encouragement to me--it means a lot.
@@pamhemmerling and @nancystockmann7264, thanks for this conversation...I had just signed up for Nicolas's free art2life course that starts on March 4 so it was good to hear you refer to it. I'm a big fan of free...on many levels LOL...so I'm looking forward to it. I also follow LF, really enjoyed her free course also...and will check out Judy too. Thanks again to you both! :)
Would this work with lace doilies? My grandmother passed and we have tons of handmade pretty things we don’t know what to do with. I’m thinking of making everyone handmade photo albums 😊
I would think lace doilies would work Nikki. I think it would be worth giving it a try--maybe make one first and see how it works before making a bunch of them. What a great tribute to your grandmother! Love it!
That I do not know Nikki. I have only made a few simple art journals with the method described in the video. I would guess there are lots of ideas and options for doing that but you might need to do some research.
That was genius!!! I had been watching how to bind multiple signatures without sewing over and over trying to understand the stitch!! You definitely solved that!!! Thank you so much for this tutorial! And it lays flat!!! ❤❤😊
Thanks Gwynned! I think book binding is wonderful for those who have the patience for it--wish I did! Seems like there's a lot of us that were looking for a shortcut. Thanks for watching.
Your fabric is great. Very nice result. Merci 😊
I appreciate your kind words Loulou! Thanks!
Love this video! I have seen the light, will not buy another journal! Thank you for showing me how to be even more independent from buying someone else's idea of a good journal when I can create exactly what I want!
Oh Jamie, you made me smile! I'm not sure I will ever give up buying art journals myself but I think it's nice to have an easy option for making one.
Love, love, love! 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻 Thank you!
Wow Lisa, thanks for all the love!
Thank you so much! You are a great teacher! 👏👏👏 Can’t wait to make my own art journal. ❤
Oh Maryanne, thanks so much for your kind words! And you definitely should make a journal!
Thanks Pam!...❤B
Thanks for watching Brian!
I LOVE THIS IDEA!!!! 😮
Appreciate that Dana! Hope you give it a try.
I can’t wait to see what you create in these journals. 😊
Yes, ha-ha me either! It's so hard to start!
What a brilliant and easy way to make your own journal. I got hooked into buying all the book binding stuff. I spent a day sewing and making my own books and was just exhausted never want to do that again. I am now going to do it this way. thank you for the idea
I think bookbinding can be beautiful but I agree it isn't for everyone (myself included!). I was glad to share an easy alternative. Thanks for watching Lu!
I like simple! Yet elegant. I have many of my Gramma's Tea Towels and table runners... perfect for such a project. Thank you SO much for your creativity, as usual! HUGS! ❣💞
I am not surprised that you have a collection of vintage linens Deborah--you seem to have all sorts of wonderful items. I hope you give it a try!
Thanks for sharing! ❤
Thanks for watching!
Hi Pam, what a brilliant idea. No fuss journal making but still serves a purpose. Thankyou for a great demo.🙂🙂🙂👍👍👍
Thanks Andrea! I hope you give it a try--it really is easy!
Hello, fam(family)!
I love this channel!
Everything you say resonates with my spirit! Thank you for that! I feel connected with creativity listening in! ❤
That means so much Dana! I'm glad you feel connected and encouraged--that is exactly why I make these videos.
Fantastic demo! I have been sewing my own sketchbooks but this will save my poor fingers 😅😂❤
Thanks so much Teresa! I think if you can stitch and bind a book together the outcome is beautiful so I wouldn't give it up entirely!!
Love this technique Pam. Thanks so much for sharing. Xx
Glad you found it helpful--I hope you give it a try.
Wallpaper would be great
Definitely! That's a great idea Susan!
I’ll have to give this a try, as I just finished sewing my art journal with all kinds of paper scraps. Your videos are great Pam, when I started filming 18 months ago on my iPhone, I was really anxious, but then I just said to myself just talk as if you were surrounded by friends and boy did that make a difference 😊
I agree Marie-France, over time we do get better. Making videos isn't as easy as it looks (as you well know!) so I admire anyone who gives it a go. If you can stitch and bind an art journal you probably don't need this simplistic idea I shared but I appreciate your kind words all the same.
This is brilliant
I have a book of craft papers I have never used, but NOW. I will make a journal out of them. Perfect for a collage book. Maybe? I am so glad I found you. Very similar in creating personality 😊
Hi Linda, thanks for your kin words and for letting me know that this was helpful! If you make an art journal out of your papers be sure and let me know.
Lovely interesting video and this is a great way to make a no sew journal. The wrinkled pages wouldn't bother me that much tbh. I have come across people using wallpaper paste as an alternative to Yes paste, either on its own or with some PVA glue mixed into it. Haven't tried it myself but might be an option. Other alternatives could be Nori Paste or bookbinding glue.
Thanks for offering up all those alternatives to Yes Paste Rachel! And thanks for watching!
I absolutely love your videos Pam. Your casual style is delightful and I love your work. I'm trying to lose my tendency to be too tight. I recently took CVP and got a tip on glues. Several artists use and love YES glue but it yellows over time. You may find that a little yellowing enhances your esthetic, I know it sometimes adds to mine, but, those who don't want that to happen should be warned. UHU glue seems to keep paper glued well and since it has very little moisture in it, it doesn't promote wrinkling as much when you use a heavy paper. None of the gels, mediums, or PVCs have stayed flat in my collages. Thank you for sharing your ideas and thoughtfulness...you make me smile every time.
Thanks Nancy for your kind words and the information about YES paste. I didn't realize it yellowed so I appreciate you mentioning it. I don't use glue sticks very often but may need to give the UHU stick a try--I know it's recommended by many collage artists.
On a separate note, how did you like CVP? Or maybe the better question is--what did you find the most helpful about it? I like Nicholas Wilton's teaching style and took the SPARK class twice back when he offered that.
I loved CVP… I watched every video and all the live calls. I took the class very seriously. I had taken Louise Fletcher’s courses and I follow Judy Woods… both took CVP, and their classes are their version of the material in CVP. All were great, it always helps to hear the same message with a different voice several times. You are so successful just the way you are. These classes have so much to teach us but in the end it’s our journey and our way forward. You are a breath of fresh air and you keep everything fun, you love to explore ideas and experiment. Sometimes these classes make us too critical and feel like we’re barely making progress. Success comes from practice and our style emerges more from happy mistakes. There are times when the structure of a class keeps us motivated, but we seldom learn at such a fast pace. Just keep going, you’re a successful artist❤
@@nancystockmann7264 Nancy, thanks for taking the time to give me your impression of CVP. I have wavered for years trying to decide whether to invest in it or not--it seems that every artist I follow has taken it. Anyway, you are right--our style emerges from just keeping at it, trying new things, being curious and open. I forget that sometimes. I also follow Louise Fletcher & Judy Woods but have not taken a course from them--I like their approach to making art and the generous information they share. Thank you again for your thoughtful response and of course your encouragement to me--it means a lot.
@@pamhemmerling and @nancystockmann7264, thanks for this conversation...I had just signed up for Nicolas's free art2life course that starts on March 4 so it was good to hear you refer to it. I'm a big fan of free...on many levels LOL...so I'm looking forward to it. I also follow LF, really enjoyed her free course also...and will check out Judy too. Thanks again to you both! :)
Hi again Pam...I see that Lianne mentioned the Art2Life free workshop, just wanted to make sure you signed up too. Starts March 4th. @@pamhemmerling
Would this work with lace doilies? My grandmother passed and we have tons of handmade pretty things we don’t know what to do with. I’m thinking of making everyone handmade photo albums 😊
I would think lace doilies would work Nikki. I think it would be worth giving it a try--maybe make one first and see how it works before making a bunch of them. What a great tribute to your grandmother! Love it!
Another question lol: is there a tried and true way to make a “shell” so you can reuse the outside with new pages inside? Kind of like a binder?
That I do not know Nikki. I have only made a few simple art journals with the method described in the video. I would guess there are lots of ideas and options for doing that but you might need to do some research.