This is just a beautiful journal and I absolutely love all the extra information about what you have included as ephemera. I think you have done an amazing work of art.

@bookshopshelli

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you Shelley, You are so nice. I really appreciate it.

Your attention to every detail is so thoughtful and so beautiful! You are a master of your craft! Congratulations on your talent!

@bookshopshelli

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much! I really appreciate your comment and thank you for subscribing. I have a lot coming up in 2022.

That eyeglass is referred to as a monocle. When you said the book had 200 pages, I about fell over!!!! This is stunning.

A beautiful work of art!!!

@bookshopshelli

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much Michele, I really appreciate that.

A true work of art. Such a wonderful balance of ephemera with lots of blank space (SO necessary) for someone to write in. For your letter to retain the full value, you need the envelope too, so consider keeping that for yourself! Wow. Just LOVE this!

@bookshopshelli

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much Jamie. I completely agree with the need for writing space. Thank you for the advice, I also agree about the value of the letter. Did the envelope look real? I hope so but it is a scan I made of the original. Thanks again.

Absolutely beautiful. I love your work so much ❤

what a gorgeous journal!!!! WOW! Loved the stories of your grandmother. How wonderful!

@bookshopshelli

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much Carol. Putting the journal together was a great way to remember the times I spent with her.

This is just so beautiful

Hi, I loved it !! It's Gorgeous your Journal books, thanks

When I was in High School...this was in the 60's...we were tasked with creating a scrapbook about ancient history. I was motivated...and searched everywhere I could to find photos and images of ancient Egypt. While hanging around the book shelves at a second-hand store (St. Vincent's de Paul in Madison, WI)...while Mom was shopping...I came upon several old history books about Egypt...loaded with old images of ancient Egypt. My eyes bugged out and I quickly convinced Mom I needed the books for my school project. The books were a nickel each. I proceeded to cut out the images I wanted to create parts of my scrapbook. I thought the book turned out nicely...and was so proud of the quantity of images in my scrapbook. Then my teacher explained the futility of cutting up and destroying several books...to create another. That was 59 years ago...and I still carry that guilt...smiles. Anyway...thought of that when you were explaining the page from a dictionary in your work...

What a Beautiful journal Shelli. This journal relates to my own life in so many aspects and I’m hoping I’ll be fortunate to find it available for purchase. I am a Memere and I would love to use this particular journal to leave my memoirs to my grandchildren. Lovely talent.

@bookshopshelli

2 жыл бұрын

Susan, Thank you so much for your lovely comment. I'm so glad you like it and very glad you got it! I hope it brings you joy and many beautiful memories for your grandchildren.

Gorgeous journal! I remember the stationary with the sticker. I had some as a kid.

@bookshopshelli

Жыл бұрын

Hi, Thank you so much for commenting! Not sure why I didn't reply, I remember reading your comment about the stationary. Something must have come up and I just didn't remember to come back and reply. Forgetting things is becoming the new normal! I really do appreciate you taking the time to comment, Thanks again.

So charming!

OMG...my interest was piqued when you showed and shared the Earl Bostic handwritten letter. My father is a jazz drummer, and my mother, who passed 5 yrs. ago, was a burlesque dancer, back when it had a lot more class than today. She toured around the U.S. in the late 50's and early 60's, and her favorite tune to dance to was a version of the instrumental tune called, "Harlem Nocturne", which featured Earl Bostic. I grew up with it, and learned how to dance to it. To this day, that tune, the Earl Bostic version is one of my fav tunes, and brings back haunting memories of my beloved Mom. How remarkable that your Grandmother and he, corresponded! I did check, and I see that the journal has sold...boo hoo! You did a great job on this lovely feminine, and vintage journal...TFS! Lil hugs

@bookshopshelli

2 жыл бұрын

Oh Lil, That is so cool! I love burlesque, the classy kind. I've actually watched the movie, the one with Cher and Christina Aguilera at least a dozen times. I've heard of "Harlem Nocturne" and read about it when I was researching Earl Bostic. I'm still trying to figure out what to do with the original letter. Honesty I haven't got a clue but I believe it's a part of the history of Jazz. If anyone has a suggestion please speak up! Sorry you missed out on the journal but I can never buy a kit and then use it only once so I will make another with the same theme in the future, maybe even soon. Thanks also for commenting on my video, I appreciate it.

@LILRHONDALEE

2 жыл бұрын

@@bookshopshelli Hi Shelli! OMG...you still have the original letter! I would be thrilled and honored if you would consider selling it to me. It is a part of jazz history! I am in the process of creating a special tribute journal/scrapbook honoring my Mom, and it would mean the world to me to feature that letter! I also mentioned my dad being a jazz drummer. He is very well known in the music industry, and has played with many great, famous musicians over his career. He still plays, and is the President of the Santa Monica Music Center, owner for over 40 yrs. I grew up from 12 yrs. old, working as receptionist working in the family biz until I was 18. Being a vocalist, and drummer myself, I also gigged with my dad as a vocalist for many years. You can google Paul Chico Fernandez if interested, or SantaMonicamusic.com. My sister, Lana is the Vice Pres. now, since my uncle retired. Here is the link to a recent local mag. smmirror.com/2012/08/strumming-along-40-years-on-at-santa-monica-music-center/ And the link to a short interview with my dad. www.namm.org/library/oral-history/chico-fernandez On my channel there is a playlist with some of my demos as a singer, if interested. Here is my email, if you ever want to part with that letter: LilRhondaLee@Aol.com. I hope to hear from you sometime! Lil hugs xo

@bookshopshelli

2 жыл бұрын

@@LILRHONDALEE Happy New Year! I just wanted to find out if you received my email. I never heard back from you. I assumed the price was to high but I thought I should at least confirm you got the message. Shelli

@LILRHONDALEE

2 жыл бұрын

@@bookshopshelli Hi Shelli! OMG...so sorry...I became ill, and have not checked my email. I will go right away and send you a reply. Thanks for the heads up! Lil hugs xo

Glad to have found your channel. I love your style. This is a beautiful journal. I really like that cover. As a musician myself, I think that letter to your Grandmother is super cool! I also like the way you use lace and the metal filigrees.

@bookshopshelli

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much. I just checked out your newest journal, very nice. Thanks for commenting, I really appreciate it.

Lovely journal. Just subscribed. I am also old enough to remember the correspondence with the seal. Nice memory. Take care. Hugs

@bookshopshelli

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much Cinzia. This journal seems to bring back memories for lots of people. I really appreciate the comment and Thanks for subscribing. 📚📚📚

This is perfect. I love the story of your Grandmas letter. I do concept journals and most of my stories are fiction. I love a true story - that makes the Junk Journal style so wonderful. TYFS I will keep my eye out for your next one .

@bookshopshelli

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much Kayc, I'm sorry it took me so long to respond, I hurt my shoulder and wasn't able to use my arm but the paint OMG! Anyway it's starting to improve now I'm trying to get back in the swing of things. I have 2 more journals I will be filming flip-throughs then I'm hoping to start to do some things that I hope are a little more interesting. I love concept journals but I think I lack the imagination to write the stories. I did look to see if you had any videos, maybe in the future? Thanks again.

@kaycfox3013

2 жыл бұрын

@@bookshopshelli Hope you are on the mend. I just make them for friends & family and honestly never thought to make a video, I don’t have a channel . But strangely I get a lot of ideas from youtube LOL I am working on one for a friend based on Lizzy . She was a slave turned dress maker for Mary Todd Lincoln. I started with a sewing theme journal and it seemed boring real quick so I invented a story “based” on her real life . So a lot of letters , I even made a little tint fabric envelope to save a piece of fabric & lace from her dress and her husband’s suit. I wrap a broken necklace with a gold heart , that he gave her of course. She uses buttons and old broke jewelry to decorate her journal and her letters and keeps it all hidden.I call her Beth , not Lizzy LOL I get so carried away so it takes a long time to finish. I will try to send you a picture. Feel better, keep me posted if you have one for sale. (:

@bookshopshelli

2 жыл бұрын

@@kaycfox3013 I can see how one idea would lead to another and on and on. My brain actually does think in a similar way. I'll have to consider trying a concept journal. The only problem for me is the time involved. I'm a slow crafter as it is and with something like that if I wanted to sell it I could never be compensated for the time put into it. I make pressed flower tags, each on takes like 14 steps if I didn't love making them I wouldn't do it. The cost would be like $20 per tag if I charged for the time I put into it! I have a lot coming up in 2022, I hope you'll join me. Shelli

@kaycfox3013

2 жыл бұрын

@@bookshopshelli Yes , selling a journal is a whole different game. Looking forward to what you have coming up (:

oh my goodness what a gorgeous junk journal. i love it!!!! you are so talented thank you for sharing

@bookshopshelli

Жыл бұрын

You are so nice! Thanks for commenting, I'm sorry it took me so long to respond for some reason I didn't see this. I'll be having a big giveaway when I reach 1000 subscribers, keep an eye out for it!

Absolutely Beautiful journal

So interesting beyond beautiful ❤

What a beautiful, luscious and authentic-looking journal. Made with care and with such love. A very fitting homage to your Grandmother. Thanks for sharing!

@bookshopshelli

2 жыл бұрын

Diane, Thank you so much, what a wonderful compliment. I appreciate your commenting.

Awesome journal! I remember talking to you about the Earl Bostic letter. I am happy to hear that you did not sell it after all. That is a wonderful family heirloom! I luv the story of your Grandma too and the gorgeous cameo's. TFS! Lil hugs xo

gorgeous!!!!

This is one of THE BEST junk journals I've seen!

@bookshopshelli

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much! Your comment has made my day!

This little book speaks to me...it is the style of junk journals I love. All the added little touches make it pretty special. Wonderful...💝💐

@bookshopshelli

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much. This is the journal I always wanted to make, it took me awhile to get here but I couldn't be happier with the way it turned out. I really appreciate the comment.

Beautiful journal. Just lovely.

What a beautiful piece of artwork!! I love it!

2024.. Super great journal.....so beautiful !!! Just found you...enjoyed more than I can say....🌝❤🌝

This is absolutely beautiful. I wish it was owned by me. What a ornately adorned book I have ever seen. Thank you for showing your great tent.

@bookshopshelli

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much Rebecca, what a sweet comment. I will be doing craft with me's and tutorials soon also I am getting ready to announce a Give-Away where I will give a free journal to someone. Watch for the announcement soon. Thanks again.

Beautiful journal. Great colors, textures… everything. Gorgeous. New subscriber here

@bookshopshelli

Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much, I appreciate your kind words. I'm so happy you have subscribed also, Thank you.

What an absolutely beautiful journal, Shelli💕 It reminded me of my Great Grandma, such a wonderful, loving woman that I miss dearly...you brought tears to my eyes.❤ Listening to you speak I sometimes hear my Great Aunt Fern ~ made my heart smile ❤ she's still with us, the daughter of the Great Grandma this reminds me of. Thank you so much for sharing this beautiful journal and your memories of your Grandma with us...so beautiful 💕

@bookshopshelli

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much Toni. Your comments made me smile. I have been thinking about doing another Grandma journal, a Great Grandma and Grandpa to maybe. I have come across a bunch of family photos that are a lot older. Photos of my Grandma and Grandpa as children. I glad this journal helped you to have some good memories. Thanks again.

I love your beautiful junk journal! Such a nice journal. Lots of love went into creating it.

So absolutely beautiful and inspiring work. ❤❤❤❤❤ Thank you so much!

@bookshopshelli

Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much, very nice of you to say. I really appreciate the comment.

Wow - this is gorgeous!

@bookshopshelli

Жыл бұрын

You are so nice, thank you very much!

This is absolutely stunning. 💙

@bookshopshelli

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you very much Stephanie, you are so kind. I appreciate you commenting on my video.

Everything about this journal is so beautiful. It flows with inspiration.❤❤❤

This is absolutely gorgeous❤🎉

@bookshopshelli

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much Paola, I appreciate the comment.

Really beautiful !!!

just started journalling, loving it and you have given me some lovely ideas x love ur channel

@bookshopshelli

Жыл бұрын

Thank you Clare, I really appreciate you commenting. I will be having a big giveaway when I reach 1000 subscribers, keep a look-out for it.

Wow, what a trip down memory lane, just sat and watched in amazement and adoration of your knowledge and beauty of that time. Love and Light from Europe 💞

@bookshopshelli

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much! Love that you are in Europe, thanks for mentioning it. I really appreciate you watching and commenting.

Beautiful. Thank you for the flip through.

@bookshopshelli

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much Sheamarie, I really appreciate your comment.

Oh my goodness! I just found your videos and I love them! Soooo many creative and beautiful ideas for vintage loveliness! I enjoy watching them so much! Thank you!

Lace tabs, my heart is melting.

@bookshopshelli

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Lisa, I love this lace trim it's the perfect shape for making tabs on the edge of pages and also for the tops of tags. Thanks for commenting.

Oh my! That is beautiful,

@bookshopshelli

2 жыл бұрын

Melody, I don't know how I missed your comment but even though it's a little late I wanted you to know how much I appreciate you taking the time. It means a lot to me. Thank you, Shelli

A gorgeous journal ! It reminds me of my grandmother! You did a marvelous job on this! I would love to have one myself!

@bookshopshelli

Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much Patricia, I delayed responding because I was waiting to finish a give away video which I have just posted. Please check it out. I'm giving away a Tab Bound journal and a Ring Bound Floral journal. If you don't win or would actually like me to make you a journal I'd love to talk to you. You can contact me at bookshopshelli@gmail.com Thanks again!📚📚

@patriciabond8087

Жыл бұрын

@@bookshopshelli oh yes I absolutely loved the victorian style journal you made, it was a year or so ago? I have just recently discovered your you tube channel, yes I am interested in a journal I shall email you for finding out details , etc! Thank you!

So glad to find your channel; such lovely ideas and work!

@bookshopshelli

Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much, I really appreciate the comment!

I love your journal...I enjoyed watching this video and loved all those pockets and tucks. Thank you for sharing.

@bookshopshelli

Жыл бұрын

Thanks so much Barbara, I really appreciate the comment.

Inspirational journal for us!!!

I'm watching Gail and she showed a pressed flower tag you made. I just subscribed.

@bookshopshelli

Жыл бұрын

Thanks Rebecca, I love Gayle! I'm a big fan of hers. You must have been watching an older video? I appreciate you subscribing, Thanks again!

Beautiful work, I love your style!

@bookshopshelli

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much Lori! I really appreciate you taking the time to comment, it means a lot to me.

That's the best junk journal I've ever seen! Behind every busy page is a blank or lined page to write on. I love it. I fail to see how anyone can use those junk journal pages that are completely covered in print/pictures. Make some thinner ones so I can afford one!

Absolutely gorgeous.😍

@bookshopshelli

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much, I really appreciate your comment and thanks for subscribing.

Beautiful journal. I loved the letter to your grandmother and the story behind it. Thanks for sharing.

@bookshopshelli

Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much. I really appreciate the comment. Glad you enjoyed the journal!

Beautiful journal! I have thus digital and used it only once. Thanks for reminding me of it. I may need to use it again. Tfs Blessings

@bookshopshelli

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much. Yes, I really like this kit and it's very popular. I'm thinking of doing a journal on my other Grandma or my Great Grandma. I do have old photos from her days from before the car so I think it would be pretty interesting. Thanks again.

It’s stunning.

@bookshopshelli

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much Taleea, I really appreciate your comment.

Just gorgeous!

@bookshopshelli

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much! I really appreciate the comment. 📚📚📚

So beautiful! I’ve just started creating a journal for my parent’s memorabilia so you’ve given me lots of ideas. Thank you!

@bookshopshelli

Жыл бұрын

Thank you, I'm glad you like it. Good luck on your journal!

You know your stuff!! You are so lucky to have found all this. Your story is interesting and wonderful. 🤗

@bookshopshelli

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much Stephanie, I really appreciate your comment.

Hi, I'm new to your channel, your grandma's journal is so incredibly beautiful, every page is a stunning surprise, thoroughly enjoyable to watch. thankyou.

Thanks for sharing your gorgeous journal. It is so inspiring. I have so many beautiful things from my Mum and Grandmother.

@bookshopshelli

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for your nice comment. If the things you have are the type you can use to make a memory book you should do it. It would be very cool to have two generations in one book. I've been thinking about something like that. possibly three generations! Thanks again.

Beautiful Journal Shelli, Love all the trims, pockets and goodies, tyfs

@bookshopshelli

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Lorelle, I meant to comment sooner but I actually got involved watching your videos and forgot to come back and reply to your comment. Love what you are doing, was watching the wood glue ephemera and also your ideas for using napkins. I love to use napkins and I finally have a decent collection but now I always forget to use them! Thanks so much for commenting.

@4everpurplecreationslorell659

2 жыл бұрын

@Bookshop Shelli you are so welcome, im hoping to get back to filming; it's just been a crazy year. Ty for watching, looking forward to watching more from you as well😊

Love your journal. A beautiful collection of well thought out items. I didn’t realize you were in Portland until I saw your ETSY shop. I’m just across the river from you in Battleground. I loved when you said you’d lost your words. Oh my goodness the story of my life lately. I so relate 😉Patti

@bookshopshelli

Жыл бұрын

Hi Patti, Thank you so much for the nice comment. We are neighbors! I've been losing my words for a while now, it can be very frustrating especially when I'm in the middle of a video! I just watched your video for your first journal, loved it! I also subscribed. I'll talk to you again soon. Shelli

@ThaisCoelhoSPFC

Жыл бұрын

Eventually we’re all gonna lose our words, but we won’t ever lose all the love energy we got in touch throughout our lives and only love is important and real.

Hi, Shelly/Shellie. This is my first video from your channel that I've seen. I have subscribed as your have such good ideas and your 'vibe' seems similar to my own. Also, it's quite nice to watch someone closer to my age being so creative. I really enjoyed your presentation and look forward to watching many more of your videos. Diane

So pretty!

@bookshopshelli

Жыл бұрын

Thank you Karen, I appreciate the comment.

So beautiful thanks for sharing

Beautiful thank you for sharing

just a lovely thing of beauty! Thanks for sharing...It is so very special when you have ephemera of your own family history! I have used lace from my great grandma's store and copied paperwork to add interest to my journals.

@bookshopshelli

2 жыл бұрын

Cindy, Thank you very much. I agree, having the personal ephemera adds the extra touch.

Beautiful!

@bookshopshelli

Жыл бұрын

Thank you! Very nice of you.

Stunning journal

@bookshopshelli

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Juni, you are so nice. I'm glad you like it and I appreciate the comment.

Subscribed after your channel came up on KZread an seen this beautiful journal.

Subscribed! This is such a precious creation.

Beautiful Journal 🙌🏼🥰

@bookshopshelli

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much Valita, I really appreciate the comment.

Shelli, it was so lovely to watch your video ..yep…right to the end! I loved it so much. Nice to see a book that has decorated pages and space to write…seems it’s usually one or the other ..I’m looking forward to seeing more of what you make. I’m a new subbi..

Stunning nostalgic journal…I love it and your beautiful interesting stories…I’m SUBSCRIBED💖🤗

@bookshopshelli

Жыл бұрын

Thank you Grace, you are so nice! I really appreciate you subscribing to my channel and leaving a comment.

Hey ! Thanks for sharing a cool Journal Video! Yours is so sweet I love the cream pages & pink roses. I have a lotta “stuff” I’ve gathered over the years too and Yes I remember the little fold-up cards! Actually I’ve got much of the same stuff you do - old post cards hankies antique lace… I just need to Get Busy! Lol Anyway I enjoyed watching yours it’s really beautiful! ✌️

beautiful!

@bookshopshelli

Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much, I really appreciate the comment.

Just found you! Love your videos and beautiful books! I have a small channel where I do some unboxings and crafting lives as well as vintage and collectibles sales with friends. I've started doing junk journals myself so I've been finding other artists and crafts people to follow and network with. Glad to have found your channel!

Beautiful 😍

@bookshopshelli

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much. Not sure why I didn't see this comment sooner but I really appreciate it.

Your journal is beautiful.

@bookshopshelli

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you, Connie. I appreciate you taking the time to comment.

So very lovely

@bookshopshelli

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much, I really appreciate your comment.

P.S. I forgot to mention, love your ring on your right hand. I love rings, so I pay attention to jewelry. Lol!

@bookshopshelli

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks, I love rings too!

I love the lacey page tabs.

@bookshopshelli

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you Cyndi, The tabs are made from a trim I buy at JoAnn's. I believe it's called Buy The Spool. You get 2 yards for $2.99 and of course JoAnn's usually has a coupon. It's one of my favorite trims and is perfect for making into tabs. Thanks again for commenting.

Oh my, just found you and your journals are beautiful 😊

@bookshopshelli

Жыл бұрын

Thank you Tanya, that is so nice of you. I'm hoping this year to do a lot more videos including some tutorials and Craft with me type stuff. I hope you will join me.

Lovely 💖

@bookshopshelli

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much Julie, I appreciate the comment.

Spyglass.... beautiful book

Very beautiful 😍

@bookshopshelli

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much. I appreciate the comment.

I'm a newbie here. Love this journal.

@bookshopshelli

2 жыл бұрын

Hi Helen, Glad to have you. In this next year I'll be doing tutorials and Craft with Me's if you care to join just hit the bell that appears after you subscribe and choose one of the options. You can be notified everytime I post a new video or there are other options. I hope you'll join us.

Hi Shelli! I’m new to your channel and I wanted to let you know how much I enjoyed watching this video! I love everything about it! Your work is am amazing! Your Grandma will be proud! Tyfs! I’ll be watching !

@bookshopshelli

Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for commenting. I'm not sure how I missed this but I'm glad you are here! Thanks again!

Lovely❤

@bookshopshelli

Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much!

Il est magnifique.

@bookshopshelli

2 жыл бұрын

Merci beaucoup.

So beautiful. I love it. TYFS. New subscriber.

@bookshopshelli

2 жыл бұрын

So glad you like it. Thanks for subscribing, I really appreciate it. If you clicked on the bell to get notifications then watch for a video that says surprise for subscribers!

I love it…Just subscribed 🥰❤️

@bookshopshelli

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Michelle, I really appreciate it!

@journalingmoore

2 жыл бұрын

@@bookshopshelli you’re welcome 🥰

💜🎶 Good evening Shelli ..Beautiful journal . Love the ephemera.. New Subscriber !! 💜🎶🇨🇦

@bookshopshelli

2 жыл бұрын

Hi Caroline, Thank you so much. You have inspired me, I have never known how to use Emojis on my laptop but looking at your comment inspired me to figure it out! Thanks again. 📚 I thought a stack of books was appropriate for me. 📚📚 I love it!

@DreamWithCaroline

2 жыл бұрын

@@bookshopshelli 👋🤣😉🎶🎶🎶💜💜👍🏻❄☃️🌬❄🇨🇦💯💲📚🔖🏷✉✒🖌🖍🥂🤗💜🎶🇨🇦

Ohhhh.que preciosiad

@bookshopshelli

2 жыл бұрын

¡Muchas gracias!

This is absolutely beautiful. You have given me so many ideas, I hope you don't mind if I scrap lift some ideas. I adore this style, my style is very similar.

@bookshopshelli

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much. You are more than welcome to use any ideas you get from this journal. One of my favorite things about this community is the way everyone is willing to share. Have fun!

I am new thank you for sharing

@bookshopshelli

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for commenting Noela, I hope you get some good ideas. I will have a big giveaway when I reach 1000 subscribers, at least 2 journals. Watch for it! 😀

I really enjoyed seeing your lovely journal. We must be the same age because I do remember all those things! My grandmother had one of those bracelets with silhouettes. I wonder where it ended up? Anyway, I think this is the nicest journal I've seen...and I've seen quite a few! I'm inspired to try my hand at one now. Thank you!

@bookshopshelli

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much! What a nice comment. You should try it. Sometimes doing one about a relative, like a Grandmother makes it a little easier because you know the subject so well. It doesn't hurt if you have old birthday cards or things like that to add. I plan to start doing tutorials and Craft with Me's soon hope you'll join me.

@susanswayngim1854

2 жыл бұрын

@@bookshopshelli I will be looking forward to those tutorials! I have started 3 for my grandma, mom, and my husband that just passed. But after the covers were made I drew a blank! Until I saw your lovely journal. I want them to be perfect, lol, to honor their memories.

Шикарный альбом!!!

Hi Shelli I just subscribed to your channel. Your journals are gorgeous. I'm about to tackle the composition notebook junk journal. Yours was awesome. Question...how do you glue pages together and paintbrush coffee dye so evenly without wrinkles or buckling? Thanks Rosa

@bookshopshelli

2 жыл бұрын

I said in a previous comment that I glued first then coffee dyed. That was a mistake. After a while some of the pages began to come unglued. I would coffee dye first. I lay wax paper between the paper pages and use the paintbrush but try to use as little water as possible. Have your coffee the color you want your pages so you don't have to go back over them. I would only paint a few pages at a time, waiting for them to dry. It was time consuming but I was not in a hurry. It's a lot easier if you have a heat gun. then you can dry in between and go on to the next page. After coffee dying if needed I would open the notebook and lay a heavy book on the pages to help flatten them but it seems to me they dried fairly flat when you use a paintbrush. I always glue the pages together with a glue stick, not wet glue. Use a permanent glue. Starting at the spine glue half of the page then glue from the middle out to the edge of the page. Otherwise with the large pages you will have places where the glue has dried if you try to do the whole page at once. I really hope this makes sense and is helpful. I would really like to do another composition notebook, I started one over a year go but it's been sitting on the shelf. I think I'll go take a look now! Thanks for commenting and subscribing. Look for a Give-away video coming in a day or 2.

There is no thumbs up to say you like this so I couldn't let you know how much I love your journal. I must be near your age. Anyway I really enjoyed watching your video. Thank You for the trouble you went through. Loved the verbal things you shared also.