Wonky is probably my most favorite word ever. I’ve used it for years @ it makes me smile every time 😂. Loved the video & I’m so glad you popped up in my feed today!
Great nod to the graphics, Business Graphic degrees are very expensive. Nice not to overlook Packaging art, and even better, to look back a few years ago to see how they change.👍🏻👍🏻✂️📚
In case you want to know: Scotch Gift tape has a Glossy finish and Scotch Magic has a Matte finish so you can write on it. Thank you so much for another brilliant video that encourages me to use my trash and stop spending so much money on art supplies.
Hi James! I'm new here from Junk Journal July. You did a great job with this. It is a huge journal to create. Way to go repurposing the shopping bags. Your video is happy and uplifting, thank you for sharing your fun laugh and awesome personality with us! Your collage turned out beautifully, you're very talented.
Oh my gosh, I have a cat who is part Norwegian Forest Cat (rescue), aka the fluffiest beast on the planet, and her downy fur gets EVERYWHERE in my crafty nonsense. It drives me crazy but you're right, I should just embrace it because someday she'll be gone and I'll probably be glad to have the reminder. ❤
This is a great idea! I've been trying to figure out how to find bigger "junk" so I can make bigger junk journals. Never thought of all my shopping bags. Thanks!! Love the way it turned out.
So many great ideas, James!!! Printing your photos on label paper, using those perforated slips from the edges of your pay checks as a sensory element…brilliant! I had so much fun watching your video. ❤❤❤
Perfect, James, just perfect 👌 I made a jumbo journal after being inspired by the tutorial that you posted a while back. They’re really fun to work in and no cost involved is just a bonus 🙌 Thank you 😊
Great job on These James . I love them. Paper bags I love so much. In Aussie there are more of them now as plastic throw away shopping bags are kind of not allowed now. Paper bags are not allowed in the bin here. 😊😊😊 I use EVERYTHING , Even the paper handles. 😂😂. TFS Your inspiration.
This is so fun! I like that the bags are nice and thick to handle different kinds of media. Excited to make this and use as a jumbo art journal. Thank you for the inspo! 🤩🛍️
G'day James, awesome journal and great use of the junk 😃 Paper bags are the best junk and have many uses. Thanks for the inspiration :) Black kitties are the best 😻🐈⬛
I am really intrigued by a large fun journal. And I love all the color and variety in your journals. Mine tend to be vintage inspired and I forget that what we get today is ephemera also!
I am so glad I watched this before I threw out my VERY LARGE collection of paper bags 😂 It was so lovely to see you journaling, as this is exactly my style of journaling as well. I keep all tags, and paper things. You are very artistic, and I can't wait to see more of these types of videos! Thanks for sharing, James.
This video just showed up in my viewing list and I'm so glad it did! What a cool and fun idea! I'm strange, I Really enjoyed watching you deconstruct all the bags. lol I've used bags, (and the handles) in projects for different things but Never thought of making a journal out of them! I love this idea! Thank you for posting. I've liked and subscribed and am looking forward to watching more of your videos.
This is so timely. I have been collecting paper shopping and takeout bags and they are huge. I have so many and I've been wanting to make a journal or craft with them in some way. 👍🏾❤️
I'm speechless. That is the most beautiful intriguing journal I've ever seen!!!! I'm BEYOND in love with it!!!! You truly are an artist. Thank you so much for sharing. ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤
Hi James, Wow, I'm impressed! You are the first guy I've seen in the field of junk journaling, and you've created something that I've always envisioned. I'm a beginner junk journaler from Sri Lanka and made a junk journal last month using just food packaging, but it didn't turn out as beautifully as I hoped. I would love to see if you could create one entirely from food packaging.
You're hilarious and spoke for me! I can't be bothered to invest tons of time in precision binding, etc. Thanks for helping me feel "seen" LOL Food wrappers, cat hair -- you've got ALL the best things in here!!!!!! Great video!
This is genius! I have so many bags saved in my closet not sure what i was going to do with them! This is an awesome way of utilizing the bags! Thank you for sharing! New suby here! 🤗💕
I finally got my Jumbo Junk Journal done, because of you. I will see if I can post it. I have put some Gelli print bray offs in it, but I have not started gluing anything down yet. Thank you for being so brave.😉
Jo Malone, Starbucks, Nordstrom, kitties, great music. What more can a woman ask for? This is sooo lovely and I'm super tickled that I've been following you for a while. Thank you, James for a great JJJ YT video, and, of course, your philosophy. After all, what is a sacrificial thumb in the grand schemes of life.
All your cat hair comments ring true for me; it is the art supply that is always in abundance. Thank you for sharing your process, I enjoyed your video and now feel inspired to try creating a larger size journal than what I typically create!
I'm intrigued by that roll of connected colored pens or pencils that you brought out there towards the end. Who makes those pretties? Do tell. Loved the journal as always!
Like fileting a fish… definitely not aesthetically pleasing if you were to model creating a journal after how I personally filet a fish LOL And yes, always free to change your mind. Thanks for all the half-life tips :)
Love this! I love making upcycled “trash” journals too! 🤩 I just looked through your Amazon recommendations but I couldn’t find the awl you used. I have a regular one but yours looked like it was spring loaded. May I ask what it’s called or the brand? Thanks!
Love your junk journal, great idea 👌🤩
Really great idea for the prompt! Thanks so much for sharing 😊 it’s my first junk journal challenge & I love it so much
Ciao, mi sono appena iscritta. Wow bellissimo JJ, complimenti 🤩🔝
Thank you - unique and interesting. 🌷
I just found your channel land I absolutely love your technique and videos 😁🤩
Amazing!❤ Always so inspiring, James :)
Wonky is probably my most favorite word ever. I’ve used it for years @ it makes me smile every time 😂. Loved the video & I’m so glad you popped up in my feed today!
Very unique. Love
Great nod to the graphics, Business Graphic degrees are very expensive. Nice not to overlook
Packaging art, and even better, to look back a few years ago to see how they change.👍🏻👍🏻✂️📚
Hello, this is such a wonderful idea 😂
This is so cool! Thank you for sharing :)
In case you want to know: Scotch Gift tape has a Glossy finish and Scotch Magic has a Matte finish so you can write on it. Thank you so much for another brilliant video that encourages me to use my trash and stop spending so much money on art supplies.
Thanks for the tip! That makes a lot of sense and could be fun to write on for some idea in the future 💡
This video filled me with so much joy watching! This type of journal is so fun and I love all the textures! 💚🌟
Hi James! I'm new here from Junk Journal July. You did a great job with this. It is a huge journal to create. Way to go repurposing the shopping bags. Your video is happy and uplifting, thank you for sharing your fun laugh and awesome personality with us! Your collage turned out beautifully, you're very talented.
Oh my gosh, I have a cat who is part Norwegian Forest Cat (rescue), aka the fluffiest beast on the planet, and her downy fur gets EVERYWHERE in my crafty nonsense. It drives me crazy but you're right, I should just embrace it because someday she'll be gone and I'll probably be glad to have the reminder. ❤
Hello, James! ❤
I am so happy I came across your channel! I love your video! So happy and full of inspiration! Thank you so much! ❤
Hi I love your jumbo journal. Ive just started making quite small journals by folding one paper bag. Now I'm inspired to make a huge one. Thank you
This is a great idea! I've been trying to figure out how to find bigger "junk" so I can make bigger junk journals. Never thought of all my shopping bags. Thanks!! Love the way it turned out.
So many great ideas, James!!! Printing your photos on label paper, using those perforated slips from the edges of your pay checks as a sensory element…brilliant! I had so much fun watching your video. ❤❤❤
Hello! Just wanted to tell you how happy your video made me feel today. 😊 Thanks for sharing this superpower of yours with me today🎉
Perfect, James, just perfect 👌 I made a jumbo journal after being inspired by the tutorial that you posted a while back. They’re really fun to work in and no cost involved is just a bonus 🙌 Thank you 😊
Great job on These James . I love them. Paper bags I love so much. In Aussie there are more of them now as plastic throw away shopping bags are kind of not allowed now. Paper bags are not allowed in the bin here. 😊😊😊 I use EVERYTHING , Even the paper handles. 😂😂. TFS Your inspiration.
So artistic 😊
I just subscribed and am Binge watching your videos!. Love your style and I never thought of such a big journal.
This is so fun! I like that the bags are nice and thick to handle different kinds of media. Excited to make this and use as a jumbo art journal. Thank you for the inspo! 🤩🛍️
Olá,ideias muito interessantes e como aproveitar sacos de papel 🌺
G'day James, awesome journal and great use of the junk 😃 Paper bags are the best junk and have many uses. Thanks for the inspiration :) Black kitties are the best 😻🐈⬛
I am really intrigued by a large fun journal. And I love all the color and variety in your journals. Mine tend to be vintage inspired and I forget that what we get today is ephemera also!
How am I just finding your channel?! Loved everything about this journey with you in this video.
I am so glad I watched this before I threw out my VERY LARGE collection of paper bags 😂
It was so lovely to see you journaling, as this is exactly my style of journaling as well. I keep all tags, and paper things. You are very artistic, and I can't wait to see more of these types of videos! Thanks for sharing, James.
Love this! And I was just thinking about all the cat and dog hair in my journals!!
Thanks for your sacrifice 👍 I really enjoyed watching and listening to your narration. Haha thank you for the video.
This is so cool!!! I'm totally going to try making a giant junk journal now.
This video just showed up in my viewing list and I'm so glad it did! What a cool and fun idea! I'm strange, I Really enjoyed watching you deconstruct all the bags. lol I've used bags, (and the handles) in projects for different things but Never thought of making a journal out of them! I love this idea! Thank you for posting. I've liked and subscribed and am looking forward to watching more of your videos.
There is so much going on on that spread i love it so much!
so much Fun James 💖
This is so timely. I have been collecting paper shopping and takeout bags and they are huge. I have so many and I've been wanting to make a journal or craft with them in some way. 👍🏾❤️
I love the inspiration in this video! You gave me lots of ideas for my trash journal. I love packaging a lot too! 😍
I'm speechless. That is the most beautiful intriguing journal I've ever seen!!!! I'm BEYOND in love with it!!!! You truly are an artist. Thank you so much for sharing. ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤
WOW!! I love it!! Thank you for sharing your creativity ❤
Love the use of true “junk” along with special photos and journaling 😍😍
You did a pretty good job with the binding 👍🏻 It fits the journal nicely :)
🗣😅😂😂😂”I couldn’t be bothered…..”
-I felt that, James❣️🙌🏽
(& “smudgy” thumb prints….🤩)
You're always so inspiring and genuine in what you do! I love your junk journals! :) Greetings from London!
This is cool I like the freedom you allow yourself.
I love how big your journal is! Awesome job on making it, thanks for sharing that. Decorated really cool!
this is so much fun, and so gorgeous! thanks for sharing James!
I love this video, and I love that you're part of this Challenge. (I'm doing the challenge, and enjoying it). 😃👍🏼
Love your Journal. 😃👍🏼
What a beautiful creation! I love it❤
Awesome!
Hi James, Wow, I'm impressed! You are the first guy I've seen in the field of junk journaling, and you've created something that I've always envisioned. I'm a beginner junk journaler from Sri Lanka and made a junk journal last month using just food packaging, but it didn't turn out as beautifully as I hoped. I would love to see if you could create one entirely from food packaging.
I was so excited to see you in the Junk Journal July Creator lineup. As always a fan of your art.
Awesome Project L💜vE It. I'm defo making one. Thanks for sharing and inspiring us. Have a fantabulous Week Cheeky 📚✏🌈💟
You're hilarious and spoke for me! I can't be bothered to invest tons of time in precision binding, etc. Thanks for helping me feel "seen" LOL Food wrappers, cat hair -- you've got ALL the best things in here!!!!!! Great video!
James, congratulations on becoming a presenter for JJJ! Love your take on the prompt. Absolutely authentic junk journaling! ❤
This is genius! I have so many bags saved in my closet not sure what i was going to do with them! This is an awesome way of utilizing the bags! Thank you for sharing! New suby here! 🤗💕
Thank you. Love this extra large JJ.
beautiful. brilliant element. i like it. thanks for sharing.
I feel inspired to make a junk journal out of bags! Thanks for sharing, James.
I finally got my Jumbo Junk Journal done, because of you. I will see if I can post it. I have put some Gelli print bray offs in it, but I have not started gluing anything down yet. Thank you for being so brave.😉
Wow!!! Love it, love it love it!!!
Jimmie Bob this is bloody fabulous!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! ♡
Outstanding ♥🔥
Oh darling! I love how this turned out! Definitely inspired to make one of my own!!!
I love my tiny attacher too. And the cat hair? Oh yes, it gets everywhere. 😹😹Thanks for sharing your journals. 💕
I have a big of bags for same reason! lol I save packaging also! I think it makes beautiful journals!
Jo Malone, Starbucks, Nordstrom, kitties, great music. What more can a woman ask for? This is sooo lovely and I'm super tickled that I've been following you for a while. Thank you, James for a great JJJ YT video, and, of course, your philosophy. After all, what is a sacrificial thumb in the grand schemes of life.
Love it!!!!
6:18 wonderful to see someone use a tape runner (vs the ridiculously tedious Skortape).
I love this, love your work
Oh my goodness, James. I haven’t seen you in forever. Life changes. Glad to see you well. Good idea for journaling. ❤😊
I love it James! this is so cool!!!!!!
Very fun and creative! I love the jumbo journal. Thanks for taking part!!
How cool is that!!! Exactly the kind of Journal, I love.
I love everything about this!!
Awesome journals and awesome spread!
All your cat hair comments ring true for me; it is the art supply that is always in abundance. Thank you for sharing your process, I enjoyed your video and now feel inspired to try creating a larger size journal than what I typically create!
I just discovered your videos as I'm new to the junk journal world. Love the paper bags.
What will also save your thumb is using an awl to pierce the pages first. Nonetheless you did a fabulous job. I never measure and just always wing it.
I have the Japanese screw punch but I was lazy and gave up hahaha.
New subbie here. Love this. Have a fabulous day. ❤
I'm intrigued by that roll of connected colored pens or pencils that you brought out there towards the end. Who makes those pretties? Do tell. Loved the journal as always!
Faber Castell makes the connector pens :)
@@JamesLukeBurkeCreative Thank you so much!
Oh! Side note! Curious to know what tape runner you used here. Looks like a pretty decent one!
I think it was originally a Scotch advanced tape runner? But they don’t sell that one anymore, I think they’re private labeled now?
@@JamesLukeBurkeCreative I see. Thank you.
Like fileting a fish… definitely not aesthetically pleasing if you were to model creating a journal after how I personally filet a fish LOL And yes, always free to change your mind. Thanks for all the half-life tips :)
Love this! I love making upcycled “trash” journals too! 🤩 I just looked through your Amazon recommendations but I couldn’t find the awl you used. I have a regular one but yours looked like it was spring loaded. May I ask what it’s called or the brand? Thanks!
And there I thought my VV9 journal was way too big... 😮 😅
I'm a new subscriber from New Zealand. Are you Australian?
Yes I’m Aussie :)