I love your line of thought - make and not use - isn't that what it is all about - turning something useless into something useful - we may not use it right away but it is there is we want to or if we want to give it away to someone who does not create like we do but likes the style. Also like the thought - don't make it too hard, just take it as it is and have fun. Thanks so much for putting things into perspective and letting me know that I am not the only one who thinks along these lines. xox
This looks like so much fun! I think I'm going to journal with mine but I am also going to collage and sketch with it. I love sketching and this might be a fun way to practice! Now, I realize that junk mail can truly be a treasure! Thanks for sharing!
What a great idea! This would be really great for all those things you pick up when you go on a trip and you bring home then they end up in a box or a draw! I need to go through some of my old stuff I have collected from years past and do something like this with all them. Much better than sitting in a box! This way they can be looked at!
I have some stuff put away so I will be finding it and doing something like this with it! I have been going through things to organize including old stuff that I have had to find a way to organize it better.
This is interesting. I have been using blank traveler's notebooks for event notes, and picked up some of those smashbook stickers and notes to add to them. A junk journal that fits in a TN would be great for this purpose.
That's perfect way to use those glossy pages and especially the ones you order from pretty cities :) I live glow you bound it and kept the envelopes full length against the signature binding. And I love the canvas scrapbook sheet cover...all great ideas.
I can imagine you get asked that A LOT. It just goes to show you how we can box ourselves into ideas about something, myself VERY much included. It's hard to train your brain to 'think outside the box'.(Such an overused cliche of a phrase that took me years to really understand.) It takes practice and more practice to loosen that inner critic clamp that shuts down other ideas but it's such a wonderful journey. That for me, is what creating art is about. Many people I talk about this to don't understand that I am not super invested in the final product but more into the process itself. They just look at be, head cocked to the side, with that same expression a dog gives you when it hears a funny noise. Keep illuminating the way for those of us that want to break out of that mold of 'stick square peg in square hole, stick round peg in round hole. This probably makes no sense whatsoever LOL
I'm not judging...terrific idea to stop waste in landfills and useful as well. I draw/paint 'test' pieces of art on envelopes and then find the envelope is now fine art. :) Thanks for sharing.
Great tips on how to use journals , I'am slowly getting a stash of junk mail for new journals , as I like to take a small one out with me so jot notes down and stick in my main book .
Good seeing how you use your junk mail journals. I love making these. With glossy pages what I sometimes do is rub some sandpaper over them and put a light coat of gesso on. I usually find I can then write on top of that. But I have a number of these that sit and are not used. The fun was in making them and if I do need to use one then I've got a few to choose from :)
Love this!!! Thanks for sharing the idea!!! and now I'm thinking I really need to bring washi tape on my Greece trip... will put some on a little card so that I have to just put temporary stuff down and not lose it!
Had to have a little chuckle......but there is always something so interesting about a junk journal...I'm sure you get what I'm trying to say...I know you get it.....your journal you way my dears!.....
I've thought of doing this with plenty of different types of things, but I then find there isn't much to do - as you say - with the glossiness of the pages, but yours looks awesome, tfs x
great video! You always see video's of how to make a junkjournal or a travel journal etc. But you hardly ever get to see how they are used! I'm going on a little trip next week, and I'm bringing a junk journal with me!! Thanks for sharing :) In your Vegas traveljournal you put lots of receipts. Won't they fade?? Hugs from Holland!
I've liked this video, even though I have no idea what i'm looking at.....I'm from England, i'm not sure we do this here, dunno. What is the point though?
Journals serve different purposes for different people. Some write in them, some collect little bits and thoughts from their day, some do art in them, etc. Junk journals serve the same purpose, they're just made from upcycled materials.
There are some great art journaling and junk journal videos from English crafters out there. Check Dyan Ravely, I think Docrafts have some, and there are lots of others.
FYI, the commenter above you, Kylie Coo, is IIRC in the UK, and she's amazing. Her videos are here on her channel: th-cam.com/channels/aoIigxgjL_sWB8-iPRDEJw.html Also Check out Helen's work here: th-cam.com/video/x77jW-osdtU/w-d-xo.html
Occasionally I do. If you need ideas for how to get started you can find bookbinding techniques here: th-cam.com/play/PLEBktQ6jtRklpqnchhlvRX9J0kc11FPPY.html
+mysummertouch That's a really good question! Junk journals are intended to be made from whatever you have on hand so start there. Look at food packaging...empty boxes, cartons, bags, etc. You may not get junk mail but you probably get regular mail so you could save the envelopes or inserts that you might otherwise throw away. Think about about small paper bags from the grocery store, bakery, pharmacy, fast food restaurants, etc. Use pages from magazines or old books. You can also use scraps of scrapbook paper, gelli prints, painted papers, etc. I've used pages from some of my daughters old notebooks from school. Hope that gives you some ideas :)
Great video. Just what I needed. The cover looks like fabric.
I just love your sense of humor!
I"m so glad you enjoyed it!
I love your line of thought - make and not use - isn't that what it is all about - turning something useless into something useful - we may not use it right away but it is there is we want to or if we want to give it away to someone who does not create like we do but likes the style. Also like the thought - don't make it too hard, just take it as it is and have fun. Thanks so much for putting things into perspective and letting me know that I am not the only one who thinks along these lines. xox
+Ruth Burr Thank you for watching!
I’ve been telling people about junk journals and I’m so glad I found your video! Thank you so much. 😊❤️
Thanks for watching, Carolyn!
OOOH.. I LUV this SO much!! I might actually USE a journal like this!!
Pretty much cool,felt it representing daily chores like stiking bills,flipping ..opening door and offcourse junk touch.
Thank you for watching!
I love your attitude 😆 I'm just glueing junk down to a old kids book now lol 😊
High five!
This looks like so much fun! I think I'm going to journal with mine but I am also going to collage and sketch with it. I love sketching and this might be a fun way to practice! Now, I realize that junk mail can truly be a treasure! Thanks for sharing!
Thank you for watching!
What a great idea! This would be really great for all those things you pick up when you go on a trip and you bring home then they end up in a box or a draw! I need to go through some of my old stuff I have collected from years past and do something like this with all them. Much better than sitting in a box! This way they can be looked at!
+Tammy Dameron (Southern Angels Boutique) Absolutely!!
I have some stuff put away so I will be finding it and doing something like this with it! I have been going through things to organize including old stuff that I have had to find a way to organize it better.
what a great way to remember your trip. I'll have to make one for our summer vacation this year. tfs!
+mailie d Fabulous idea!
This is interesting. I have been using blank traveler's notebooks for event notes, and picked up some of those smashbook stickers and notes to add to them. A junk journal that fits in a TN would be great for this purpose.
Thanks for watching!
I love the cover paper - makes me want to do something black and white! TFS
+Kelly Bell I did a whole black and white journal once upon a time and it's still one of my favorites.
Shannon, Thank you for showing this. This helps and inspires me to use the junk journal I make.
+Marcia Edwards I'm so glad to hear that!
That's perfect way to use those glossy pages and especially the ones you order from pretty cities :) I live glow you bound it and kept the envelopes full length against the signature binding. And I love the canvas scrapbook sheet cover...all great ideas.
+Crafty Come Lately Thanks so much!
I can imagine you get asked that A LOT. It just goes to show you how we can box ourselves into ideas about something, myself VERY much included. It's hard to train your brain to 'think outside the box'.(Such an overused cliche of a phrase that took me years to really understand.) It takes practice and more practice to loosen that inner critic clamp that shuts down other ideas but it's such a wonderful journey. That for me, is what creating art is about. Many people I talk about this to don't understand that I am not super invested in the final product but more into the process itself. They just look at be, head cocked to the side, with that same expression a dog gives you when it hears a funny noise. Keep illuminating the way for those of us that want to break out of that mold of 'stick square peg in square hole, stick round peg in round hole. This probably makes no sense whatsoever LOL
+Ash s Vision High five sista!
I'm not judging...terrific idea to stop waste in landfills and useful as well. I draw/paint 'test' pieces of art on envelopes and then find the envelope is now fine art. :) Thanks for sharing.
+theresa5 Thanks for watching!
You are welcome!
That cover is awesome. The Prisma flower is a great touch. Love the journal. Great video.
Thanx, Cyn
+Cyn Bell-Moores Thank you Cyn!
Great tips on how to use journals , I'am slowly getting a stash of junk mail for new journals , as I like to take a small one out with me so jot notes down and stick in my main book .
+smurfie161 OH that's a great idea!
love that scapbooking paper very beautiful, love your scrap Journals. tfs Shannon
+Maggie Lockley Thanks Maggie!
It's great to see a junk journal in use, thanks for sharing :)
+MyLifeMits Thanks so much for watching!
i realize I am pretty off topic but do anyone know of a good website to stream new series online?
@Jude Gary lately I have been using Flixzone. Just google for it :)
@Ahmir Seth yup, I've been using Flixzone for since march myself :D
@Ahmir Seth thanks, I signed up and it seems to work :D Appreciate it!!
Would love to see you working in this done more. Junk journal are my latest thing and I'm just soaking up everything about them
Thanks so much for watching!
You are delightful!
Great way to use junk journal. Thanks for sharing,
+Johanne Lacombe Thanks for watching!
You inspired me. Love all ur video
Thanks Louis!
This is SUPER helpful and clever!! Thanks so much!!
+Jill Robertson Thanks for watching!
Good seeing how you use your junk mail journals. I love making these. With glossy pages what I sometimes do is rub some sandpaper over them and put a light coat of gesso on. I usually find I can then write on top of that. But I have a number of these that sit and are not used. The fun was in making them and if I do need to use one then I've got a few to choose from :)
+Kylie Coo Studio High five sista!
Love this!!! Thanks for sharing the idea!!! and now I'm thinking I really need to bring washi tape on my Greece trip... will put some on a little card so that I have to just put temporary stuff down and not lose it!
+Crafting Vicky Perfect plan!
Had to have a little chuckle......but there is always something so interesting about a junk journal...I'm sure you get what I'm trying to say...I know you get it.....your journal you way my dears!.....
+Poketfullofvintage Thanks Marianne!
This is one of my favorites 🤗🤗🤗❤️
Thanks Arrabella!~
Another great journal and nice to see you used it! lol! tfs
+artzology For a change, right? LOL
Very helpful. Thank you.
Thank you for watching!
Thank you for sharing!!!, now I know what to do with all my recycled stuff
Thanks for watching!
OK, VERY COOL! I love your journal. =)
+Phoebe Thanks Phoebe!
Great journal !
+MR.VICTOR CRAFTER Thank you my friend!
I aggree, great ideas (as always! :) tyfs!
Great video with hints and tips Shannon! and love that paper you put on yours, very pretty :D Hugsss xxx
+Karin Carter Thanks Karin!
I've thought of doing this with plenty of different types of things, but I then find there isn't much to do - as you say - with the glossiness of the pages, but yours looks awesome, tfs x
+Elizabeth Naisbitt Thanks Elizabeth!
really enjoy your vid's you make me laugh and l learn stuff tfs
+Lee Readman Laughing and learning...2 key ingredients of life!
I love that paper on your journal. I have not ordered from Canvas Corp yet because there is too much "I wanna" going on. lol
+Laurie Richardson Haley I hear ya!
Thank you, this helped me a lot! very informative:)
I'm so glad it was helpful for you, thanks for watching!
love it!
Thanks!
Oh yeah, make something just because - I love it. TFS. Joanne
+craftyhodges Thanks for watching!
great video! You always see video's of how to make a junkjournal or a travel journal etc. But you hardly ever get to see how they are used! I'm going on a little trip next week, and I'm bringing a junk journal with me!! Thanks for sharing :)
In your Vegas traveljournal you put lots of receipts. Won't they fade??
Hugs from Holland!
+Karin's Corner Some of the receipts will likely fade or discolor over time but that's okay. They're not super important mementos.
I've liked this video, even though I have no idea what i'm looking at.....I'm from England, i'm not sure we do this here, dunno. What is the point though?
Journals serve different purposes for different people. Some write in them, some collect little bits and thoughts from their day, some do art in them, etc. Junk journals serve the same purpose, they're just made from upcycled materials.
There are some great art journaling and junk journal videos from English crafters out there. Check Dyan Ravely, I think Docrafts have some, and there are lots of others.
FYI, the commenter above you, Kylie Coo, is IIRC in the UK, and she's amazing. Her videos are here on her channel: th-cam.com/channels/aoIigxgjL_sWB8-iPRDEJw.html
Also Check out Helen's work here: th-cam.com/video/x77jW-osdtU/w-d-xo.html
Hi new to channel do you show how tos from start to finish??? Journals? ???
Occasionally I do. If you need ideas for how to get started you can find bookbinding techniques here: th-cam.com/play/PLEBktQ6jtRklpqnchhlvRX9J0kc11FPPY.html
here is a real hard question: we don't get junk mail here, as well as free handouts at stores, how I make a junk journal without a junk mail???
+mysummertouch That's a really good question! Junk journals are intended to be made from whatever you have on hand so start there. Look at food packaging...empty boxes, cartons, bags, etc. You may not get junk mail but you probably get regular mail so you could save the envelopes or inserts that you might otherwise throw away. Think about about small paper bags from the grocery store, bakery, pharmacy, fast food restaurants, etc. Use pages from magazines or old books. You can also use scraps of scrapbook paper, gelli prints, painted papers, etc. I've used pages from some of my daughters old notebooks from school. Hope that gives you some ideas :)
Nice journal I love it thanks for sharing my new friend love to see u in my channel also lots of love and happiness from india
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