Friday, September 18, 2015

[Video] How to Make a Junk Journal


What is a junk journal anyway?  It's a journal made up of leftover paper scraps, photos, memorabilia, journaling, and recycled junk mail (hence the name "junk journal").  It can be anything you want it to be.  


I had to purge a lot of my scraps before I moved so I used some new products.  The journal itself is Recollections and I picked it up from Michael's.  I plan to do a ton of drawing and painting in this journal.  Getting printed photos in there is also a goal of mine.  I don't print photos like I used to.



I hope you enjoy this video.  It's just one idea of how to start your journal.  I will keep you updated as I add more.  Check out my Journals Pinterest board for more ideas.  Click here to see my progress!

Have a great weekend!  And please let me know if you've ever made a junk journal?  I'd love to hear!  Sharing with Paint Party Friday, MMW, WWYOW 
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22 comments :

  1. SCarolSeptember 18, 2015 at 2:49 AM

    Wow, what a cool junk journal. You made it look really fun to do too. I've been wondering whether to do one, I think I will now!

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  2. Words and PicturesSeptember 18, 2015 at 5:17 AM

    Fabulous junk journal and a cool video... so many ideas. Love the butterfly inserts and all the flaps and envelope pockets. Great tip about using the washi tape to hold the inserts in place until it's all bound together.
    Alison xx

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  3. AnonymousSeptember 18, 2015 at 9:10 AM

    Great video. I think I might give this a try, I've got piles of scrapbook paper (that I have no idea why I have, they seem to stick to me as I walk through Michael's) and this is such a useful way to destash. Thanks for sharing!

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  4. Linda KunsmanSeptember 18, 2015 at 11:51 AM

    such a wonderful journal!! and a great way to use up papers too:) I'm going to make a DIY planner for 2016 using papers from my stash. Found it on YouTube by "thefrugalcrafter".

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  5. Ayala ArtSeptember 18, 2015 at 12:54 PM

    Amazing! Love it!

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  6. WandaSeptember 18, 2015 at 3:53 PM

    That was the coolest video ever. What a transformation...You have beautiful hands.

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  7. Gloria j ZucaroSeptember 18, 2015 at 5:38 PM

    I really enjoy your videos. Really nicely done. I have sooo much stuff-papers and bits and pieces I could easily make a junk journal!

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  8. GigglesSeptember 18, 2015 at 8:08 PM

    Amazing video I love it Danielle!! Very informative, fast, excellent directions!! I really enjoyed it!!
    These would make amazing gifts too!

    Hugs Giggles

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  9. UnknownSeptember 19, 2015 at 2:21 AM

    What a fantastic journal, you have amazed me, and I can't wait to see what you do next.

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  10. Zsuzsa Karoly-SmithSeptember 19, 2015 at 2:26 AM

    Hi Michelle! Thanks for visiting my blog. That is such a cool video!

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  11. Studio KaufmannSeptember 19, 2015 at 5:24 AM

    Thanks so much for the video. I will defo give this a whirl soon
    Happy PPF

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  12. DVArtistSeptember 19, 2015 at 2:49 PM

    This is very awesome. Thanks for sharing it.
    Nicole/Beadwright

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  13. Tracey FKSeptember 19, 2015 at 11:26 PM

    That is very generous of you to share your video!

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  14. DianneSeptember 20, 2015 at 8:47 PM

    Very well done video! Love all your pages...great variety of colors, shapes, awesome flaps & tags!! ♥

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  15. FourborneSeptember 24, 2015 at 5:43 AM

    Love it!

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  16. Beth NiquetteSeptember 24, 2015 at 2:23 PM

    This is a GREAT idea! How wonderful. I love what you did.

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  17. UnknownOctober 9, 2015 at 4:06 AM

    Fantastic! Love your video! Thank you very much for sharing it with us at Mixed Media World! Ingrid X

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