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 

22 comments :

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

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  6. 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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  7. 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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  8. What a fantastic journal, you have amazed me, and I can't wait to see what you do next.

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

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

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

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  12. That is very generous of you to share your video!

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

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

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

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