How to prep an art journal in 5 easy steps!

This week I show you how to turn an old $1 book in to an exciting art journal in 5 easy steps.

Hi & welcome or welcome back to my channel.
My name is Di - I turn just about anything in to beautiful, handmade journals. #junkjournalpages

I live in the beautiful South-West of Western Australia, my inspiration comes from the wineries, forests, stunning beaches and great weather we have here!
What's not to like.......

I love eco-dyeing with flowers, plants, the bark of trees etc, I'm always up to something in my studio.

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[myenchantedjournals]

Please let me know if you try this method and how it worked out ♥

[rochestermanagementservice]

I love your relationship with the book. So many are offended and say we are just wrecking the book, but you are just transforming it into an even more beautiful creation. I love the use of fabric and stencils. Thank you for letting us witness and experience this lovely process. New subbie from AZ in USA. - Cheryl

[QueenNoTeetha]

Imagine being a forgotten old tatty book but someone saw your worth and took you home and filled you with all their pretty treasures and heartfelt arty goodness. I can’t imagine anything more lovely for them!

[debbieenger]

This is the first time I am seeing your videos. I love it! I think you are absolutely precious and I will be watching more of your videos. ❤

[DanielleBatog]

Totally am inspired ❤❤❤ Found an interesting book today to get started on and when I got it home and looked inside it was stamped from the hospital library where I was born (I'm 70 and was born in Maryland but now live in Florida) and the inside covers have the stamps and library card pockets❤ Never would have found this treasure to make into another beautiful treasure if not for this video. Thank you so much

[KellyC]

I am folowing along, really helpful video and love how much better it is removing pages with that seam tool. No more ripping pages out for me 😊😊😊

[annabellamariamaud]

I really appreciate you going through this process and recording it. I’ve made lots of things following online tutorials, but haven’t been able to actually start a journal. I feel, after watching this, that not I have a starting point. Thank you so much. 💐🎉😘

[isabellebernard]

She tought she entered a new house to end up on a bookshelf but instead she began a new life and became more beautifiul and had a whole new story to tell.

[susanclancy-kelly]

I like your technique for removing pages using the seam ripping tool. I had been tearing pages out but this left a paper ridge at the spine. Your method is so much neater.

[janetvisochi-baum]

Your videos are so lovely! So relaxing and so inspiring. I look forward to finding a book and to get started. I love what you did. Thank you so much. I'm so grateful to be here❤❤

[loveforpaper]

Very inspiring video!Thank you so much for sharing this video and wonderful tutorial 😊This is my first time watching your channel! I absolutely LOVE antique vintage books ! Have a wonderful day😊There are so many books that end up in a landfill so it’s lovely that they will have a new life being an art journal 😊😊😊$1 is definitely a bargain😊

[WatercolorKari]

I sat here watching and *literally* had my mouth open in awe of what you were doing here! 😲💖 I love it so much! Yes, she will be cherished, and you've already given her a beautiful makeover. I am happy that your channel popped up for me today, and I look forward to seeing more from you. 🥰

[buttonsforbrains]

This is a brilliant video and has totally inspired me to do the same. Let’s rescue all the old books from a life on the shelf to one of arty adventures 🥰

[rsmith]

Hey lovely this was my first time watching from Mississippi! I had a phenomenal journey watching you create. I loved all the tidbits about life all so true. I especially love the one about how we look when we make it to the grave. Happy new year! See you soon!

[kazkav]

Good ideas. I would have to read the book first though 😅

[dollybee]

I love the way you create your journal and I learnt a new technique on how to take the book apart, I have always taken the whole book out and just used the cover, but this way is great

[bobetteparker]

I absolutely love this idea and will be making one. Thank you for sharing ❤

[normaschurman]

Hi Di. This is the first time I’ve seen your video. I love your style and the ‘ behind scenes ‘ of how you make a journal from an old book! Thank you from Canada.

[allieeverett]

I so enjoyed you and your process. A lovely, inspiring talk!

[susangazawaypapercrafting]

This is wonderful, Di. Thank you for sharing. 😊❤