CRAFT FAIR SERIES 2022/LITTLE GOLDEN BOOK JOURNALS/START TO FINISH! #craftycraftsbydeanna

I hope you enjoyed this video! These journals are so fun to make!!!

Big hugs!

Deanna 🌸🌸

[bconsilio]

Generally the formula used for handmade products I’ve used is:
Cost of materials X 3
So with the cost of your book you are already at $18 and you have all your other materials to add in. Some of the products you may not have the exact costs, so guestimating is what I do.

Also, there is the controversy over bargaining with a customer. I ascribe to the no negotiating. I do not change the prices from venue to venue. You may develop a following. I believe once a price is set it should only go up to avoid being shopped. If customers see you at one venue then at another with different prices they may say something like-‘I saw this item a month ago at & it was such & such price . Why is it cheaper/more here?’ Then you may be trapped into a lower price to accommodate the customer OR get passed over. Losing customers. The increase over time is easier to explain. Cost of materials, etc. Of course there is the variable- what the market will bare or not selling do to over priced items. If things are not moving then you need to figure out how to do it cheaper and faster to accommodate a lower price or discontinue it. However, there are those items that don’t cost much but the market will support a higher price. In that case go with the market price. And yet there are those items you may choose to price at no profit or lose money to entice customers into your booth or store. Like the Costco $5 chicken; they lose money on the chicken to get you in the store because you are bound to buy other products.

[marymccloskey]

As a book lover, I squeaked a little when you cut the book, but I really enjoyed seeing the process. I could see how I would personalize the booklets for myself. Lol. Thank you

[GardensandBooks]

I’m making these as christmas gifts for family this year! The women anyhow. It will hold Christmas cards and photos and maybe Christmas recipies I can add to it. What a great idea! I’m so excited to get started! Have a Great Day!

[jenb]

I would charge $40. Your skill set combined with vintage treasures truly make them one of a kind. Thank you for sharing your process.

[teresacarley]

Absolutely amazing. They are activity books, journals, scrapbook, kits etc…yes 33$ is fair. I love that you maintained the integrity of the little golden book

[MJLovesCrafts]

Oh my goodness! They're soo adooorable!!! Love love them! Tyfs Hugs ❤ Blessings 💗 😊

[Meyersci]

I like how you folded and glued the half-signatures into the scrapbook paper "folios". *Update* I love making these! Handy hint for using the vintage Little Golden Books: I use ArmorAll to clean and spiff up the outside covers. They tend to feel a little grimy from being in thrift stores.

[rlutker]

This is the most interesting video I’ve ever watched. The book is gorgeous!

[tinaluu]

These are precious and spectacular. Thanks for sharing this process. Blessings on your sales.

[deborahsteinberg]

When your Fabri Tac gets too thick use a little acetone to thin it out. The journals are amazing.

[JannaStamps]

Yes, I watched it all, and love these books!! I have been wanting to do something with a Golden book, and so I had to watch this. I love how it all came together! They are all precious, that vintage one would be hard for me to let go of!! I have saved this video to my favorites so that I will be able to easily find it. Thanks so much for sharing your process, you always have such great ideas!! Happy crafting, and I hope your bumps and bruises have healed by now and your hubby feels all better too!

[suemobus]

I just love your journals! Thank you for sharing!💕

[susanspisak]

I love this idea for my toddler grandson!!! I’m going to make him a birthday LGB journal of goodies!!!

[retroqueenbeeart]

I broke bones falling like you did. Thank goodness you are ok. I am elder and new to book crafting. Love your videos!

[sherrillgarrett]

I literally just tried a junk journal for the first time last night (using a different method) WITH THIS SAME BOOK! 😂 I can't wait to try with the ribbon and elastic on the spine! Super cute! Thanks for sharing

[craftysenora]

What a nifty way of putting LGB’s together. This looks a lot simpler than everything else I’ve seen, and a I’ve been doing this for several years. $30 is a good price for your books. I’m sorry you fell bc it’s very painful. I fell on Saturday, and it hurt a lot, but I think I’m going to be ok. Enjoy your little books at your craft show.

[dorindacontreras]

I agree 40 seems right for how much you put into it. They are really nice.

[anitaensing]

I love those, they’re so cute and nostalgic!

[BammyNC]

Love your process. It's very doable and not overwhelming. I especially love how you kept the book intact. Thanks for sharing it.

[sharongruener]

These are so cute. Thank you. Blesings.