10 gluebook tips for BEGINNERS 🟢 How to start art journaling for simple joy + 50 prompts

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If you want to do more art journaling, I’ve got 10 gluebook tips for beginners who want to use a gluebook as a way to start art journaling for the simple joy of it. Why are gluebooks great? The concept is simple- glue papers into an art journal, using whatever kinds of papers that you would like, and be able to find joy in completing a page or a spread of pages.

Here are my 10 tips for beginners who are new to creating in gluebooks:

1-Use a notebook/journal you already have
2-Paper is important, but the type of paper is not
3-Use anything that is flat (paper, ribbons, washi stickers, stamps, etc)
4-You don’t need to “journal”
5-Pick a mixed media (or not)
6-Your style is not fixed. You can work to change it.
7-Embrace long term project & returning to them
8-It’s ok to work on multiple projects
9-It’s the journey, not the destination
10-Your ability and confidence increase with practice

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[PAMcIntosh]

I started off using different papers and glueing pictures from magazines. Then I watched a video on art journalling and decided my creations were not good enough and stopped. You have given me the confidence to go back to my initial books and just keep adding to my thoughts and themes thank you so much.

[beckypatrick]

I am just finding out about glue books. OMG I a home. It is all for me and I don't have to sell it or donate it. My enjoyment. I am 73 yrs old and it is my turn. Thank You

[brewerdon]

I needed to hear all of these things! I just keep collecting multitudes of papers, including old family photos and papers, and my perfectionist tendencies have kept me from getting started putting anything together. (I even thought maybe I just like collecting stuff and watching other people create *lol*) I think knowing I can have more than one journal of gluebook going at one without finishing it will help me. Also, permission to copy your style (or try to!) is so generous. Thank you!

[AbbyAvon]

I hate when I toss out my old planners but now I can use it as a glue book! Thanks for the share.

[saskiaseaglass]

Margarete videos are so inspirational and judgement - free!
Remember, no one needs permission to complete art projects- especially when completing them for yourself! Put aside any expectations and just enjoy the process! 🎀

[karent]

It looks like you are in a tiny house :). If so then I'd love to hear how you maintain your art practice in a small space.

[pandalover]

I never knew about glue books but I have always saved all kinds of my favorite things that I loved. I saved them all in a binder with page protectors that served as pouches.

[qossl]

I m ecstatic about the Rolodex idea! I have one, I don't use anymore at work, I ll "gluebook" it when I need a break from work. Those little pages are a perfect idea for a creative break, I m so looking forward to starting it! Thanks and have a lovely day y'all

[C]

For those of us less crafty, a gluebook can be a cheap composition notebook. I have chronic illness and pain so won't be making fancy books. When the composition book is filled it is beautiful. Reusing the planners is good, esp. those hardly used 2020 ones. (looks over at shelf) 🤣Love the inspiration and reminder of items to use. Thank you.

[parkerrose]

This is what I needed to hear today. I was looking through some of my late husbands papers and articles he saved, wondering if I should keep them. Now I think I will look through them and cut and glue some in a journal or composition book.

[seemas]

I’d love if you could do a video devoted to showing us how to bind your glue books in different ways other than sewing (staple, hole punch, etc)!

[alisawelch]

I call it my inspiration journal; things I like and inspire me goes in there

[babawawa]

Oh, the Rolodex idea is just fabulous & so unique. Love it!!!

[SightWordMovies]

Such good tips! Especially about not having to write in your book. I discovered I don’t like journal writing—I like the idea of it but not doing it. You inspire me to pick up an old journal that I abandoned because I don’t want to write and I’ll glue over the boring stuff and give it a new life. Also your ideas about how personal style can change and evolve, and to embrace longer projects. This type of art is teaching me to become more flexible in my thinking and to be less of a perfectionist. I wish you lived next door to me!

[meridithlevinson]

I love this video so much. I’m not even half way through it, and already, so much inspiration! Margarete, your tips and ideas are great! I’m so excited to get back to work on my junk journal, after being in a rut. I’m not a natural artist or very creative by any means, so I never know what to do in my journals but you’ve given me so many great ideas! Thank you!

[Xislandgirl]

I recently found your videos as I’ve just began an interest in book making, which led to the discovery of junk journaling and now glue books. You are one of the most inspiring and easy to follow for ideas and “ how to” that I’ve watched. Thank you so much for sharing your knowledge and experiences. I’m going to try some of the things you’ve shown.

[MomIrregardless]

this is so soothing to watch!! i shall start a glue book tomorrow!! i used to write a daily diary, and it was many years ago, back when you sent your roll of film in for processing, waited a few weeks, and then got pictures back in the mail. i would always glue a few of those pictures in with my daily miss those days!1

[barb]

Margaret, thank you so much for your informative videos and your 50 prompt printable. I'm 74 and I've been a cardmaker for many of those year's. I recently started watching videos about making journals. I bought alot of items for this craft but I'm a little intimidated by it. Your video inspired me to stop looking at all the supplies I've bought for this start using them. Thank you so much.😊

[suen]

I'm making a book with a theme of time - watches, history, quotes, calendars. I want to make more travel themed pieces with maps. Love your rolodex project!

[Lisa-rqt]

This looks so much easier than junk journaling. Thanks for sharing your wisdom