Our house has been around since the 80s. That’s the 1880s, it made me laugh when you said your house is old. ❤❤❤. Good luck with the contractors, similar problems in the UK
@annabellagardner3190
Жыл бұрын
Your post made me laugh. Australia 🙃🦘👍♥️
@lucy7b
Жыл бұрын
Another thing you could try is the mm on your ruler. It’s so much easier using decimals rather than fractions when dividing into sections to set your signature lines. ❤❤❤
@cherriberri7161
Жыл бұрын
No matter how many times I’ve watched you dear Gayle, put together covers and signatures I absolutely always learn something new. Thank you for sharing my friend 💖💖💖
@TrishDarbonne
Жыл бұрын
When you brought the fabrics into frame I immediately chose the blue floral too. 😊
@novallasuter5265
Жыл бұрын
Wow, this journal is an enormous project. Awesome rescue.
@jonichristian6759
Жыл бұрын
This will be an awesome journal. I love vintage books and paper. The Accountant is a great movie. ❤️
@ek9457
Жыл бұрын
I've been told by many people that putting shavings of a bar of Irish Spring soap in your flower beds will keep deer away. I didn't get a chance to try it before I moved away from my home where I had a tulip bed.
@joannoble500
Жыл бұрын
I. have encyclopedias from 1850 and you have inspired me to make a journal out of one of them. I know yours will be terrific.
@Darlene717
Жыл бұрын
Hi Gayle !! Awesome video of the Websters Dictionary cover cleaning. It seems like a crime to destroy the ANTIQUE DICTIONARYS but it will end up sooooooooo lovely. U will do a GREAT job of the final journal and giving it ‘A NEW LIFE’ like u said. Keep up the good work. U are one of my daily entertainment gals. ♥️♥️ Darlene…. 🇨🇦
@CeriGriffiths
Жыл бұрын
❤
@karenkettering1725
Жыл бұрын
Hi Gayle. A layer of fabric or muslin could have protected the spine from the twine rubbing on it and you wouldn't be so likely to see it through the holes. So glad to see you saving this beautiful old book!
@bohohippiebySonja
Жыл бұрын
I love old books...great rescue indeed!
@crazylovingit
Жыл бұрын
That makes the coolest cover - so glad it worked to restore the spine detail! Thank you so much for another great video.
@JoAnn4gracenotperfectionm815
Жыл бұрын
Fabulous start on restoration💕🐬Thursday hugs
@dianajackman7213
Жыл бұрын
I LOVE THE ACCOUNTANT!
@countrygal819
Жыл бұрын
Hi! I’m glad I found your channel! You sound like me! I cannot get any contractor here to do a remodel in my kitchen & bathroom. 4 ppl stood us up. Happy crafting.❤
@beverlystout7841
Жыл бұрын
Hi Gayle, you did a great job on recreating the "hubs" on the spine. Hugs from Michigan. Bev
@Sundies_Art
Жыл бұрын
Great job!! This one is going to be huge, but oh what fun it will be to decorate. Wonderful idea to restore that old dictionary. Thanks so much for sharing.
@carolpowerslavenderdreamsc1599
Жыл бұрын
Good morning Gayle...Hi & Hugs my friend!! That is a beautiful old journal cover. And I love how you used the twine to put the ridges back in. This will be fun watching this journal come together!! Have an awesome day...💜
@gayleagostinelli_ct
Жыл бұрын
Morning Carol! ❤
@LynsAlteredArts
Жыл бұрын
As far as measuring for signatures I know a lot of people say the Tim Holtz centering ruler makes it so much easier and I can see why it would because of the zero in the center. I might buy one. I usually just take a piece of paper, make it the size of my spine and then fold it in half long ways, fold it in half again, fold it in half again, however many times it takes to make the correct number of lines and then I mark where the folds are, it’s really easy that way. Another way is sometimes I just use centimeters for measuring things, you don’t have to understand them, the lines are just closer together so it’s easier to find the right marks but normally I do the paper folding. Just some ideas I tried over the years that may help people.
@jennifercambridge6837
Жыл бұрын
The Accountant is a brilliant film and a great story. You may also enjoy Where the Crawdads Sing but definitely read the book first !!❤
@gayleagostinelli_ct
Жыл бұрын
Yes! I’ve read the book and seen the movie! Both were great! ❤
@randomjournalbitsdawnboss
Жыл бұрын
Ohhh I’m am sooo happy to see you making this bad girl! I have had a dictionary that looks just like this one and wasn’t sure how to revive it. I am so inspired and learned quite a few things to help my journey with my dictionary cover. Thank you so much for sharing this project I just love it!
@freidagepner2370
Жыл бұрын
Wow how cool that you were able to save the bumps on the spine. Thank you for showing that. I have a funny for you. I was watching your video and you told us Mike was mowing. After a bit Jeff came in and was listening to you also while being on the phone and things were moving along. All of a sudden I heard a mower that sounded like it was outside. I paused the video and said I hear a lawnmower. Why, no one is here but us. He laughed and pointed at the tv. And then it dawned on me oh yeah Mike is mowing there. Had a good laugh at me😂!
@josettevaive3895
Жыл бұрын
I absolutely love the enormity of this project ❣️ I am trying to see if I might have a similar book around that I can try it myself. I laughed when you said you lived in an older house, built in the 70's. I am living in an old brick farmhouse built in 1891😂 The retreat sounded like it was a happy getaway, that was very productive. Hope your construction moves along steadily, can't wait to see the deck! Have a lovely day! Hugs 🤗
@sonyamartin6217
Жыл бұрын
My favourite ruler when I was sign painting was a little 6” purple ruler that I affectionately called my “tich” stick, which is what I called the 16th’s of an inch, your 3 lines - which is perfect 💓!
@patversteeg1667
Жыл бұрын
Gayle this is Pat from Sn Diego. I flew into Helena 2 weeks ago tonight and stayed w friends who live just outside of Boulder. We spend Saturday in Yellowstone, so beautiful. Lots of snow around.
@gayleagostinelli_ct
Жыл бұрын
Hi Pat! Sounds like you had a great trip! ❤
@donnahunter3488
Жыл бұрын
Hi Gayle, if you could use Timmy’s ruler it would be a lot easier to measure out your lines. The ruler has a zero in the middle and goes higher in numbers on each side. It’s a God send!!! 🥰💕♥️💐🌸🌹🌷
@roosmarie1961
Жыл бұрын
Hi Gayle I still love watching your videos. But honestly, I don't watch them every day anymore. I prefer to do Making a Journal only if I don't know something well I come to see you. Then you do something and then I think oooo I'm going to look that up. And now I was working on a Happy Mail journal. Here I also found a nice old book and had to repair the spine a bit and then you come up with a video. Great, so I'm going to watch your videos first to make sure I don't forget anything. Thank you so much for this good explanation. And of course a nice day and happy crafting.
@SueHodgson
Жыл бұрын
Brilliant adding the twine to create the spine ridges…lovely rescue ❣️~Sue
@theresamccarter1124
Жыл бұрын
I LOVE that movie!!!
@WoodlandInspired
Жыл бұрын
Hi Gayle💕 Awesome book and great repurpose, looking forward to being decorated. 🤗
@gladysward6969
Жыл бұрын
What a labor of love, Gayle. This revamped book will last a very long time, I’m sure! I picked up some good tips from you once again. TYFS. Be well!
@donitamoore9748
Жыл бұрын
I’m in love with this journal already! Great job of showing how to keep the integrity of the cover. SEVEN!! signatures. WOW!!!! A true 3-R project; Reduce, Reuse, Recycle. Can’t wait to see the journey of this one! Have a blessed day!
@chaselip
Жыл бұрын
Very interesting and fun Gayle💜💜💜
@annabellagardner3190
Жыл бұрын
Talk about synchronicity ! Was asked to rebind an old old book yesterday now I know how. Thank you 🙏 LOVED LOVED The Accountant, watched it few times … he’s Ben Affleck’s just great.
@Kpattee
Жыл бұрын
Good morning, Gayle☕️🌻❤️
@gayleagostinelli_ct
Жыл бұрын
Morning Karen! ❤
@donadeam2313
Жыл бұрын
The dictionary is going to be an amazing journal. You make sewing in the signatures look so easy. I can’t wait to see how the rest of the journal develops.
@suzyallen1726
Жыл бұрын
Always fun. 🥰
@JamieLOVEUMOREJOURNALS
Жыл бұрын
Such a cool old book!
@sueataylor8754
Жыл бұрын
I wrote my previous comment only halfway through the video before I saw that you already covered up the Tyvek. It would not let me edit my message so that's why this is a second one. Carry on Mistress of journals❤
@itspaperandglueyall
Жыл бұрын
WOW....7 signatures....oh my, oh my, oh my!!! Can't wait to see it finished. 😁💕
@JannyHaak
Жыл бұрын
The twine for the bumpies is a great idea! I know you don't do “speaking for” journals, but boy would I love this one to be spoken for. For me! 😊 I think in my next life I will return as a big chunky old dictionary and sit on a shelf in a gorgeous library together with a bunch of other old books around me ❤❤❤
@margaretcomella3318
Жыл бұрын
I'm excited about this one! ❤❤
@lucy7b
Жыл бұрын
Good morning Gayle. What a lovely old book. I think old books is what I like best about journals, collecting books. Thank you for your video. ❤❤❤😊
@gayleagostinelli_ct
Жыл бұрын
Morning Lucy! ❤
@beverlyspell9190
Жыл бұрын
Hi Gayle, this is so great! What a cover and junk journal this will be. I just love the old ones and your method is so educational for me. I can't wait to try this someday. Thanks so much for all you do and all of the knowledge you impart, just love you and your videos. Love and hugs, Beverly take care and God bless you hun!
@gayleagostinelli_ct
Жыл бұрын
Thanks so much, Beverly! ❤
@oheck5570
Жыл бұрын
Yes, please…. Make a Kraft Tex cover. I have forgotten how to do it.
@joeycardmaker
Жыл бұрын
Fantastic! I loved this. It was just so interesting to watch. I like the idea of using so many signatures. I can't wait to see what happens next and what happens inside. Thank you .. I've lost my "hands-on-crafting" mojo a bit lately, and this has brought back that tingle of excitement inside me. Inspired as always. Thank you Gayle, Big Hugs ❤❤
@gayleagostinelli_ct
Жыл бұрын
Love and hugs to you, my friend! ❤
@joeycardmaker
Жыл бұрын
@@gayleagostinelli_ct ❤️
@jennieadamsMM
Жыл бұрын
Good morning, Gayle! Anyone tell you that you’re amazing lately? What an awesome book cover and you’re bringing her back to life. I have a Webster Unabridged Dictionary that I use to flatten paper after coffee/tea dying. It’s heavy! 🤗💕🦋
@gayleagostinelli_ct
Жыл бұрын
Morning, Jennie! No, but that YOU for saying so! You’re the best, my friend! ❤
@deniseb-g3475
Жыл бұрын
Good morning Gayle 💜
@gayleagostinelli_ct
Жыл бұрын
Morning Denise! ❤
@Moonlitmusingjournal
Жыл бұрын
Hi Gayle!!!! Great video thank you! I have a book from 1909 of all music pages. I think im going to have to use tyvack paper and tape because the spine is hanging on with tape. i took the pages out cause they were falling out putting more stress on the spine. Wish me luck!!! I ordered some of the kraft tec to use also. Its called: HEART SONGS Melodies of Days Gone By. 💜
@anitaturner2999
Жыл бұрын
Good morning, Gayle! How many kinds of gorgeous is this?? This book cover is one of the most beautiful EVER. You are such a blessing, sharing your vision and your knowledge. I can hardly wait to see the finished product. Love ya!!!!
@gayleagostinelli_ct
Жыл бұрын
Morning and love you back, dear Anita! ❤
@annehahn9240
Жыл бұрын
Love this cover!❤
@visualisednz
Жыл бұрын
Masterful, Gayle; I could not look away. Beautifully strengthened with all that sweet attention to detail. Belinda xxx ❤
@patbajsert4713
Жыл бұрын
Great video - need to bookmark this one for Bookbinding tips! This is a very cool project! ❤
@lauriedrinkard6063
Жыл бұрын
VERY cool!!
@sharonromer6606
Жыл бұрын
Can't wait to see your deck.
@mitchelllinda9115
Жыл бұрын
beautiful!
@willareeneacealbertini975
Жыл бұрын
Good morning Gayle! This is going to be great. What a beautiful old dictionary. We’re all going to run to our used bookstore to find one.❤ 7 signatures. 😁👏🏼👍🏼💜🌞
@reneesanchez7696
Жыл бұрын
Looking forward to seeing more of the process. Thank you for the refresher on the steps. Especially restoring the spine on an old worn book. 💚💚💚
@tatianar1313
Жыл бұрын
That book is beautiful and I am so excited to watch you bring that dude back to life! Thanks again, Gayle, for sharing!
@donnatolle1419
Жыл бұрын
Hello Gayle. I can already see this is going to be such an interesting project to watch you create. Love, love that old cover. I don't remember you ever making a journal with so many signatures. I'm intrigued as to what you will add, what style will you go with. Masculine with bourbon and cigars or feminine with lavender and lace?
@natalieanneshaw7879
Жыл бұрын
Good afternoon gayle 😊❤
@gayleagostinelli_ct
Жыл бұрын
Good afternoon Natalie Anne! ❤
@nancymoore1275
Жыл бұрын
Awesome love this. I have a lot of Kraft Tech I’ll have to get out😊
@dianacampanelli3250
Жыл бұрын
Good morning Gayle,looks like your enjoying doing the cover! I love the movie The Accountant, awesome movie! Thanks again for sharing & I hope you have a wonderful day!🤗💜💕🌻🌻
@gayleagostinelli_ct
Жыл бұрын
Morning Diana! ❤
@dianacampanelli3250
Жыл бұрын
@@gayleagostinelli_ct 💜🌻
@tezzcan1
Жыл бұрын
I look forward to seeing this grow as I have a large old encyclopaedia that I’m too nervous to even take apart.❤
@nicolinavincelli9369
Жыл бұрын
I can't believe how you fixed that old book cover, all thiose signatures, you are very, very good at your crafting, so happy I fouund your channel.
@gayleagostinelli_ct
Жыл бұрын
Thank you so much, dear Nicolina! ❤
@sandikalin636
Жыл бұрын
How wonderful to save this cover. Can’t wait to watch as you finish this ❤️
@robinpowell2712
Жыл бұрын
Amazing!!
@susanyarbrough30
Жыл бұрын
Fabulous, Gayle. I love watching you doing this type of thing. It reminds me that I have stuff I need to be using like Kraft-Tex; definitely a forgotten friend for me! 😂
@lucy7b
Жыл бұрын
Did you know your Tim Holtz ruler has a 0 in the middle it makes marking the template so much easier.
@junkerryjournals7924
Жыл бұрын
This was fun, I was finishing off my travel themed jj while watching/listening. Loved the movie The Accountant as well, watched not too long ago. Oh, and in your last video about your retreat it tickled me pink when you mentioned buying yourself flared jeans - I got a pair of white ones for my Birthday and splurged and bought myself a pair of blue jean ones and they arrived the same day I watched your retreat video....unbeknownst to you, you are now my bell-bottom-buddy🤣🤣💙💙
@gayleagostinelli_ct
Жыл бұрын
Yay! Back to the sixties/seventies with you!! 🎉✌️☮️🌸😂❤
@trinapatterson8872
Жыл бұрын
Love that book cover
@charlean_sherrod
Жыл бұрын
Hi Gayle, this one is gonna really be fun to watch you get it all finished… the cover is beautiful 😍
@marilynmaker5942
Жыл бұрын
Great find! What a beautiful book. This will be the largest journal I've ever seen made - looking forward to more! You are amazing Gayle 🥰
@tannabella6071
Жыл бұрын
Good morning my beautiful friend! Tfs! Can’t wait to see this all put together! Have a blessed day! 💕
@gayleagostinelli_ct
Жыл бұрын
Morning Julie! ❤
@j9scraftydesigns
Жыл бұрын
Good morning Gayle! What an exciting find! Can’t wait to see how it turns out - I LOVE big chunky junk journal ❤. Love and hugs, Janine x
@gayleagostinelli_ct
Жыл бұрын
Morning Janine! ❤
@enchanteddreams7166
Жыл бұрын
Good morning sweet Gayle. Oh I can't wait! Beautiful cover! Have a fabulous day xoxo hugs ❤
@gayleagostinelli_ct
Жыл бұрын
Morning Lorie! ❤
@juliehutchinson836
Жыл бұрын
I absolutely love this cover.❤ Hope you let us see every step of this journal. Thanks for sharing with us.
@yagottasingwithsusan
Жыл бұрын
Good morning Gayle. Can’t wait to see this come together. I much have missed what paper digital you used. I’ll go back a few videos and look. Usually I go get them when I seen you work with then 🤔
@yagottasingwithsusan
Жыл бұрын
Well there ya go. You just Ansure that question lol.
@patbrez3079
Жыл бұрын
Good Morning Gayle! Great idea using twine on the inside of the cover, TYFS the making of this journal on video. Have a wonderful day. 👍🌸🌸🌸
@gayleagostinelli_ct
Жыл бұрын
Morning Pat! ❤
@dianajackman7213
Жыл бұрын
Is there a special reason why the Timmy ruler isn't used? I love that you use your mat ❤
@gayleagostinelli_ct
Жыл бұрын
Nope, I just grab what I’m used to using for whatever purpose. 🤷🏻♀️❤️
@DeniseS-6867
Жыл бұрын
Hello Gayle, what a fabulous rescue for that awesome book, enjoyed watching💜
@robinmentzer7974
Жыл бұрын
Good Morning, Gayle. Thank you so much for doing this one on camera. I have an old Webster's Dictionary that was my dad's that I would love to do this to. It's not as wide as yours but could probably do 3 or 4 signatures in it. If you don't have aby Kraftex is there any other recommendation that you might have of something you could use instead? Can't wait to see this one finished. 7 signatures will be amazing. Something this wide would make a great correspondence journal. You could get a lot of cards and letters in it, for sure. Hope you have a wonderful day.
@gayleagostinelli_ct
Жыл бұрын
Morning Robin! If you don’t have KraftTex, another alternative would be a thin chipboard (like on the back of a tablet). It might not be as flexible, but it would work to strengthen the spine. 👍❤
@anitacoad6731
Жыл бұрын
What a gorgeous book. Looking forward to seeing next video.
@amyrugala246
Жыл бұрын
Good Morning my friend, I am so happy to see you bring this glorious cover back to life. It is going to be a great journal!!!!! ❤️💕❤️
@gayleagostinelli_ct
Жыл бұрын
Morning Amy! ❤
@lululove43
Жыл бұрын
Hi Gayle ❤
@gayleagostinelli_ct
Жыл бұрын
Hi Lulu! ❤
@heatherdenise1975
Жыл бұрын
Good morning Gayle 🤗! I can't wait to watch you make this one!😊 Have a wonderful day ❤️!
@gayleagostinelli_ct
Жыл бұрын
Morning Heather! ❤
@amyhelen3598
Жыл бұрын
Good morning Miz Gayle, this is going to be an amazing one when you get it finished... Love that cover and completely understand why you wanted it. TYFS .... Stay Crafty 💜
@gayleagostinelli_ct
Жыл бұрын
Morning Amy Helen! ❤
@Paintspotsandpaper
Жыл бұрын
Just loving this Gayle, you make it look so easy and got so much done in an hour, brilliant! Thankyou for sharing x
@debbiev.1311
Жыл бұрын
Such an amazing rescue; Gayle, you're my superhero!! 🛟📔❤
@lightbulbnirvana
Жыл бұрын
Hi Gayle, I think I saw a video about book binding where for large (thick-spined) books it's important to leave a gap between the inside signature spine and the outside spine of the cover. This allows the book to flex better with opening and closing, And also I think makes a difference for the book to lie flat while open. I'm trying to remember. There's a name for that kind of spine binding but I've forgotten what it's called. Of course I'm not going washi police on you, but I thought you might want to know about that. Cheers! 💓
@LynsAlteredArts
Жыл бұрын
Hollow back.
@lightbulbnirvana
Жыл бұрын
Yes Thanks! Hollow Back spine! Great!
@Zinawithfire76
Жыл бұрын
This is exciting 😂 ☕️ Smudges and prayers always from Canada 🇨🇦 🙏 ❤️ 🪶
@lisastevens2607
Жыл бұрын
Good morning Gayle ☕️❤️ excellent job restoring the spine. I’m excited to see what you do next 😊
@gayleagostinelli_ct
Жыл бұрын
Morning Lisa! ❤
@billiejoethomason6075
Жыл бұрын
What a delightful find. It’s just wonderful 💕. I’ve never made a journal this large. Don’t recall ever seeing anyone make one this large. So excited to see it’s progress. Are you going to do a hidden spine? Preserve the beauty of the original spine.
@gayleagostinelli_ct
Жыл бұрын
Yes, hidden spine. I start the spine about two thirds of the way through the video. 👍❤
@willareeneacealbertini975
Жыл бұрын
I sent you an email of it! Folded square pockets👍
@debbievanmeter-jerseygirl374
Жыл бұрын
Such a cool project!! Love it!! Can't wait to see it completed❤😍
@edie44
Жыл бұрын
Good Morning Gayle. Beautiful cover. 💖💖
@gayleagostinelli_ct
Жыл бұрын
Morning Edie! ❤
@debbiesilver3549
Жыл бұрын
Loving this so far, can’t wait to see more 😮
@leannel1381
Жыл бұрын
Love this Gale! I have a large book that’s 13 1/2” tall and 9 1/2” wide that I want to repurpose! I got it from the second hand store for $2 as it had some damage! Can’t wait to start working on it now that I see you doing this one! ❤️📕🇨🇦
@PattysPaperDesigns
Жыл бұрын
This is so cool, thank you!! It would be really fun to see a video from the retreat you are hosting.
@gayleagostinelli_ct
Жыл бұрын
Hi Patty! I have a playlist called Retreats. There are videos of past retreats posted there. I never know if I’ll be able to film as it depends on the comfort level of my attendees. 😊❤
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