10 FREE Things to Use in Junk Journals - ABUNDANCE OF INSPIRATION

[@TreasureBooks]

Thank you for watching! If you wish to see my completed personal JUNK JOURNAL for ideas on how to put together (and use) click this link: kzbin.info/www/bejne/Zpyvh4pujsh1hZI

[@miluskafloresnegron7345]

You are fantastic

[@sherrygaskill6122]

@@miluskafloresnegron7345 the other I'mma get the air

[@jacquiericard5190]

Thank you so much for sharing your personal journal with everyone! It is so full of meaning, emotions, education & memories ❤

[@maggiehernandez4745]

Ñoo

[@simiwoo.]

Excuse me, what is it? What's up with that?

[@lisac7956]

I am screaming!!! Screaming at the millions of boxes and tags I've thrown out. Little did I know I could create such gorgeous stuff. Not any more! I'm looking in my cupboards as I watch this video. You are awesome. ❤ This will keep me very happy for a long time.

[@TreasureBooks]

You will amass so many things from now on, you'll see :) Have fun creating :)

[@jaicimurcia9271]

Literally what I came here to say! lol

[@rebeccacamacho-sobczak4282]

She is right! You are brilliant!

[@angelaguinnip7269]

Same here. It comes in handy if you believe in Reduce reuse and recycle and you don't actually have a recycling program where you live. So it is a huge win for me.

[@JamieAndrick]

Ditto! It was like a movie running through my head of all the "junk" I've thrown out!

[@rneustel388]

I don’t believe I’ve ever seen a video this in depth about crafting materials that don’t cost anything!

[@shugmagnolia188]

Its not hoarding its recycling. Saving the planet junk journals.

[@Billybob-jd3pg]

This is the final boss of junk journaling I love this so much 😭❤️

[@TreasureBooks]

Thank you! 😊

[@debrasbarkle4896]

"Don't be a hoarder. Don't keep everything... like me." 🤣😂🤣😂🤣 Every time I threw any of these things away, I felt like there was SOMETHING they could be used for! ❤❤❤ I absolutely loved your idea to use your children's paintings or pictures as backgrounds or your boys shoe from when he was little as a pattern stamp. You're a genius!

[@TrustEngGod]

Don't be a hoarder throw all that crap out and go by yourself a journal and a day planner and forget this crap unless you're going to make something that looks decent

[@karminakarminae1939]

You are amazing ! This is what I call pure junk journaling ! Repurpose , recycling , undo and do something new from something old . I just love the way your brain works , finding beauty in every little item that otherwise would have ended up in the bin . Thank you for your generosity , you are the best , God bless you !

[@annnye604]

Well said! I share your sentiments!!

[@TreasureBooks]

Thank you so much!

[@scruffy281]

Karmina.........I 100% agree with this statement. TRUE JUNK JOURNALING!! Recycle,Reuse, Repupurpous!!👍🏻❤️ Love the way her Brain works to.

[@natalieallen9010]

Yesss I truly love this, you don't need to go buy special supplies, the supplies are all around us

[@peggyanderson9952]

My mind is very much like yours, so much so that I have thought of the wet wipe lid frame. But not sure what to use them for. Absolutely love the door idea, now my mind flooded with many creative things to do . God bless, and. Thank you 🌼🙂

[@laqueendumbgamer5171]

You are DEFINITELY an art journalist. Just because you don’t paint, doesn’t mean that what you’re doing is not art. A lot (read : ALL) of your creations are so beautiful, creative, and artful. Almost every video of yours, I’m always in awe and have lots of “how did I not think of that?” moments. Thank you for this great reminder of what we can use in our creations ❤️ “Use what you have” is a definite motto for us art journalists. Have a beautiful day and thank you for creating this video!

[@TreasureBooks]

Thank you so very much!

[@chi7126]

Yes she does bring in those aha-moments when it comes to crafting with papers, beautiful 🥰 treasure crafting indeed. Love crafting moments with Treasure Books :)

[@StamperWendy]

OMG, the free things I've gotten over the years! Yarn, beads, lace, lace trim, fabric, cardstock, scrapbooking paper, rubber stamps, paper punches, markers, calendars, tissue paper, seashells, ephemera, thread, buttons, feathers, foam shapes, etc. Just not die cuts, glitter glue, scissors or ink pads.When you give and give and give, and craft and craft and craft, people will give you everything unwanted, rather than toss it out, bcz they know you'll use it, or rehome it, and that you'll really appreciate it. They appreciate giving stuff to someone who is already a giver.

[@sislertx]

I've been collecting found feathers...but what do I do with them...I got some acrylic markers and drew on them..dyed several..but now what..I photo copied several to cut out...but really...who needs over 200 of them.

[@sislertx]

Maybe someone could write these people and make a feather challenge...seriosly they are cool... Can someone help.a.sister out??

[@harmonyroselane421]

I have a confession: I have stuff for every category you’ve shown here. Why? Beauty can be found everywhere. I’ve just moved my craft room to a larger space and handled everything in used jars, office files, packets, redwelds, notebooks, etc. Bits and bobs galore. I used to make costume jewelry, beading, and got into papercrafting several years ago. I LOVE the piling on of diecuts onto a card. But I want more! I wanted to learn junk journaling after following Tim Holtz for a few years, and found your channel today. Your excellent teacher’s voice sharing your finds and makes has connected all the dots. I have all the ingredients and needed to find recipes. You’re a master, and I very much appreciate everything you’ve shared. Now that I’ve handled every single thing while reorganizing I can say that while I’ve hoarded way too much stuff for decades, I like order. All my glass jars and folders filled with broken things and scraps are arranged by type, color, texture, and labeled accordingly. I moved here after my mom (best friend!) died last November 1st so that my stepdad wouldn’t be alone, and have kept her “special” clothes, shoes, coats, purses and jewelry so that I could tell HER STORY. I’m the creative one in the family, and no one understands why I’ve hoarded my own stuff and now Mom’s stuff. But it’s neatly arranged and labeled and I have space for all of it. I was led to you, My Dear, and I’m inspired to begin soon. I’m grateful to you and I can’t begin until I’ve watched way more from your channel. With love and tears, Kathy from Pennsylvania, USA. ❤️🦋🌹👑🌈

[@Michelle-mr1cx]

I didn’t know someone like you existed until today. Thank you for showing me what I can do with an obsession I have had my whole life.

[@carolguthmann6646]

I made junk journal with my 2nd graders and they loved it! It opened their creative minds and weekly I took in my scraps and they treasured them.

[@TreasureBooks]

Oh my gosh, that makes my heart SING!!!!!

[@Elizabeth-rq1vi]

I did that with 4th graders for my Elementary Art course. It actually stumped some kids because by then they’ve been told what & how to the project of the day & struggled to trust me, a stranger, that whatever they do with the materials will be ok. It was overall a lot of fun when they got going.

[@elliebrooks329]

As an art teacher I LOVE this idea. A great distance learning idea as well.

[@chocolatecityhoney]

I was just thinking how I could do this with my babies ❤️

[@teresadavis9557]

So many great ideas. I love what you done with the tissue boxes. Thank you

[@willowwillow1969]

I am both inspired and sad seeing this video. I am new to junk journaling. Last year, I was "strongly encouraged" by my niece to "declutter". I gave in. I had an amazing collection of many things I found lovely. They are now gone. On the bright side, I have a reason to begin collecting again. I clean for a living and people always throw out things that can be repurposed. I have a reason to look forward to work now, ☺!

[@leenaparsons9876]

I really respect how resourceful you are. Very inspiring.

[@TreasureBooks]

I appreciate that! Thank you

[@gathercreatelivewithleslie8340]

Love the faux hand made paper, drives my husband crazy that I save the tea bags, lol. I really like using free items, when I first started I bought way too many things. Repurposing items we would throw away is so helpful. Your mark making idea bag is great, I need to do that. I was just showing my son the other day how and why to save buttons, very few people do that now. Buying buttons now is quite a bit more than it was even ten years ago. Also using the old clothing to make strips for rugs or belly bands for journaling. We throw away so much when people during the depression used to use everything up or repurpose it.

[@wendyfay16]

I also save a lot of things now, and I repurpose them when making things for my grandchildren, or just for other uses around the house. I have people say that I'm really creative, but it's just a case of seeing something, or seeing a need for something, and then thinking of a way to utilise what I have, or thinking about how I can reuse something that looks pretty, or something that I consider is too good to throw out, I try to think of a way I can give it another useful, &/or pretty life. It's also very challenging to think of ways to repurpose items as it also keeps my mind working, and in a way that I never have before. I've never considered myself as creative before, but now that I'm older (nigh on 70), I've begun to think I am a little bit nowadays because I even surprise myself with the way I come up with ideas that I never would have when I was younger. I also love the challenge when I see people online making things using bought items, to try to think of another way to achieve the same thing but by utilising things that I already have. My consideration about using what I have is partly for the creative challenge, partly because I'm becoming greener with age so the more I think about the depletion of the earth's resources, partly because I'm very concerned about the reduced materials that will be left for my grandchildren, partly because I think of the greenhouse effect and how it will affect my grandchildren, and partially to save money. I remember when I was young that we never heard about sunscreen, or such a thing as spf when we used thick applications of pink or white zinc cream on our noses, cheeks and shoulders to stop our skin from burning then blistering, and then the ugly peeling. We never even heard of sunBlock. We had no idea that the sun could cause cancer, or more wrinkles or age spots when we were older. We'd never have even heard of age spots or skin cancers/melanomas. No-one ever thought about having skin checks for skin cancers, and we'd never heard of 'malignant', or 'melanomas'. I think that with the depletion of the ozone layer, has come the knowledge of melanomas and the various cancers. We'd lie out in the sun for hours wearing coconut oil to get a good tan, while doing our best to judge it carefully so that we got enough sun to tan, but not so much that we'd burn, because we certainly didn't want to blister and peel. We knew that we had to do it gradually (although we'd try our best to get it sooner without peeling, but some of us still peeled easily), say over a week, so that we didn't burn, because 'a good tan' was what we all aimed for. We hadn't even heard the 'ozone layer', nor did we hear about skin cancer, or any other cancer or melanomas for that matter. We also thought that the gifts/minerals found out of the earth were an endless supply. We didn't even think about chopping trees down for land clearing, or for making paper, etc. It was a bit like women plucking their eyebrows. We didn't know that they weren't going to grow back, and so it was the same with land clearing. We've damaged so much of the planet with all of the rainforests that we've chopped down that the fragile ecosystem has been damaged to the point where we've already lost many bird and animal species that we're desperately trying to replete, but no matter how hard we try, the planet will never be the same again. This is why we so desperately need people to reuse as much as we possibly can, and find other sustainable ways to achieve the materials that we're currently using that come out of the earth. We need to learn how to reuse what we already have instead of wasting what we currently have, and rethink the way we utilise whatever we dig out in the future.

[@lizzyanthus1]

@@wendyfay16 Your comment turned into a book itself! I love it! I can't write 'small' either! My family thinks I'm nuts for saving stuff, and often complains about it. I hope no one complains about you, or anyone trying to save things for crafting purposes, or garden uses even, which I also do, although gardening is very difficult for me the last couple years. I am 70 now, so I understand all the comments about the earth, and not thinking about all the things we're seeing happen today. It makes me sad and mad to see we've become such a 'throw away, disposable' world now. Anyway happy saving, and journaling. Or whatever you use your treasures for!

[@charlakaytexas1414]

@@wendyfay16 I can't read all that, not even trying Good grief

[@alanbirkner1958]

My neighbor was throwing out a ruined red purse. The outside was gorgeous. Now I know what to do. Thank you. Tina

[@toots810usa6]

Thank you so much for inspiring me! I am a cancer survivor and 40 yrs ago went to art school, but was never able to parlay that into a career. After watching you one day, and lamenting that I didn't have any money to buy stickers, etc., I realized I can draw and make anything I want!!! So now my journals are super individual and unique because no stickers, stamps or other things are used, so my journals and paper art is now one of a kind. Nobody will ever have anything like mine!!!

[@TreasureBooks]

Absolutely!!! I love that Shae, thank you

[@ginayarrish9080]

❤

[@MercyCuenca]

DO YOU HAVE A WEBSITE, I'D LOOK TO PURCHASE ONE!

[@ninkagiraudet5141]

“Bad at making an art journal”....Are you kidding me??? It’s gorgeous!!!!!

[@TreasureBooks]

Thank you so much 😊

[@erikaf1215]

I said the same thing lol…It looks amazing!

[@scruffy281]

I know....she is AMAZING at this!!!😂❤️

[@theresadeussen257]

I just LOVE making journals from real "junk." It's amazing what lovely things you can make out of stuff people would throw away. Thanks for all the loads of ideas you shared. I'm going to our some more of your ideas... you inspire me so much!

[@TreasureBooks]

Thank you so much Theresa :)

[@susanashbrook2241]

What a fabulous video! I have a large bag of greeting cards that were sent to my mother over the years (I think she kept every single one!). She passed away about two years ago and although my intention was to put the cards in the recycling I haven't been able to bring myself to do so. After viewing this video I'm glad I still have them. I will select some and create a journal of her special occasions to be treasured. The rest I will use as suggested in your greeting card journal video. Thanks Natasa, for all of your great ideas and suggestions!

[@harmonyroselane421]

I’m right there with you. Mom died almost a year ago, and she kept EVERY SINGLE CARD anyone ever sent her. I really don’t know what to do with them. I may be closer to finding their purpose after Natasha’s video and reading your comment! Blessings to you.

[@susanashbrook2241]

@@harmonyroselane421 It will become a labour of love! Best wishes.

[@Aunti_Pillow]

You are me! 😄 I also keep all this kind of things. Labels from clothes, even the thread on the labels. I love your work! Lots of creative greetings from the Netherlands.

[@eileennielsen3607]

I am in BIG trouble!! If I thought I was hoarding before😬, well I just might get thrown out of my little apt.! You are AMAZING but we already knew that!! I think the Lord must have given YOU all the creativeness He had for every human being!! And you're sweet and kind too!! WOW Natasa, I am blessed to learn from you. XO from America

[@TreasureBooks]

Thank you so much!! Hehe you made me chuckle :)

[@michellesguidetolife354]

It’s worth an eviction lol!

[@menm_91]

Very inspirational!! I love everything you mentioned! More often than not, the people I watch have all kinds of expensive gadgets and a ton of digitals (I personally think using digitals in a "junk" journal is cheating, but everyone is entitled to their opinion). Also Dear Natasa, art is whatever you think it is. There are no rules, and no art police. Your journal covers are art. Your beading on the spine. Your color composition when putting things together. Your faux leather. These are all art. If you like to paint or draw, that is art. No matter how "good" you think you are at it. If it brings you joy, you should continue to do it! 💙

[@TreasureBooks]

Thank you so much :) It's a good reminder :)

[@Elizabeth-rq1vi]

So true!

[@SunshineInCA14]

"...Just don't keep everything, don't become a hoarder...like me." I am like you. 😁 Thank you for another awesome video!

[@doubleblessings-royalcrowr1669]

Me too! I'm hoarding great junk journalling FREE STUFF

[@tharp2499]

I know! I was like, "Too late."😁

[@janellej1]

I love all the designs on tissue/Kleenex boxes! The companies know people don't want cruddy looking boxes in their house and they end up with some pretty cool designs!

[@TreasureBooks]

Totally!!!

[@journalwithne5376]

I wish I could like this a hundred times. So inspiring - thank you!

[@julirozment5464]

Your creativity is over the top!!! I keep strange things and get teased about it. Hoarder! It makes me happy. It's cheap. Please keep the projects coming!

[@queeniepop2058]

People who are not artistic just don't 'get it'. 😉

[@jennjenn1657]

I'm so glad to know I'm not the only hoarder of plastic bags, boxes, and papers!!! Lol I keep like everything! And some of my family thinks I'm a little bit crazy but then end up amazed when I make the things w the stuff! Love love your work, you are very talented and artistic and I always am inspired after watching your videos! Thank you for sharing your wonderful ideas❤

[@TreasureBooks]

Thank you so much Jenn!!

[@marieboutros8827]

Hello Natasha you're a real artist! You can also use fleecy sheets (the ones we use in the dryer machine) after being used you can color them with different kind of colors or dye and they become so beautiful.

[@ravent3016]

Thanks for the ideas! I'd probably use that leather clutch to store pens or brushes or tools.

[@theivorys4]

This is the best art journal, scrap journal, homemade art video I have seen. Normally I speed up videos or skip through things but I found myself mesmerized your tips and ideas and the books that you had made. Huge inspiration for me! Thanks!😊

[@TreasureBooks]

Thank you so much 😊

[@pjaneheil]

Hello! I found this was one of ur BEST VIDEOS, I couldn't believe all the different things I threw away, but now I'm gonna RETHINK, the items that I toss, ur a TRUE BLESSING ❤️❤️❤️

[@kerrywalker3005]

Fabulous! We are surrounded by FREE journal-making materials! Thanks for the inspiration. You make the most BEAUTIFUL things. Please keep making videos!

[@TreasureBooks]

Thank you so much!

[@carminecarousel340]

Natasa, thank you for sharing your passion. All this incredible packaging is valuable. I know that when I buy a box of tissues, I am paying for the packaging. So I tell anyone who scoffs, at using this throw away stuff...I say..."You paid good money for it, be proud to use it". This usually changes their perspective. Companies go to a lot of trouble to create eye catching packaging. Good on you for making such beautiful items. You are very talented.

[@TreasureBooks]

Yes exactly! I totally agree. Might as well use that pretty packaging :)

[@emeryjayne]

So many of these are amazing, but that tissue box one oh man.. I need to get my hands on some tissue boxes asap!

[@christicoffey6463]

I feel completely VINDICATED, at last :-) I adore tissue boxes and cereal bags & boxes. I love using them as windows in cards and add dried flowers and photos and nature/botanical pics. In fact, i save almost EVERY thing you showed (plus buttons)! I think you're a sister by another mother!!!

[@3rscrafting]

Girl, you are genius. Last week, I watched your "getting to know you" video for the first time, and was so moved by your story (and inspired). I sent you an email. Your mother didn't just give you the gift of a lifetime back in Sarajevo, she gifted all of us who benefit so much from your shared ideas. I am new to papercrafting, and everyone in the youtube PC world are so wonderful and helpful and sharing and caring. I'm old now, so finding this wonderful art at my age and stage of life has been a gift from God. I was severely injured in 2005, but survived, and now I'm retired on disability after working until 2012, and it is not just lying on the cough watching soap operas and eating bon bons (an A,merican expression). It's awful. The first week is great: you catch up on sleep. You watch tv and movies you missed. I garden, so I worked in my small flower garden. I went to bed late, and slept late and then .... there are too many idle hours in the day. I now papercraft for some period of time nearly every day, while watching TV, trying to break the bad habit of snacking while watching TV, now I craft. I have used so many of your ideas since I started -- and like you, my sewing machine is my No. 1 favorite tool -- not just for crafting, but for all areas of my life -- my 2nd favorite tool is my full size, 12 by 12 score board -- sorry to prattle on so much, but I wanted you to know how much you inspire me. Lately I've been watching YT on my tv more than my computer, and I can't leave messages. I have a brain injury from my accident which affects my short-term memory and I can't remember where I put my phone -- ha -- now the battery is dead -- but I made a journal for my son's 30th birthday, which was quite the scandal when I gave birth to him at age 5 ;>} -- but it's not complete because I keep waffling about the cover. -- and your idea about the "scrunched up" napkin on cardboard and then painting it with gold highlights is genius -- the journal is a mash up of his favorite things throughout his life, and when he was small he loved dragons. At the thrift store I found a 100 % men's silk komono embroidered with dragons with gold thread, which is great -- but -- to cover the entire journal didn't make sense -- I then thought I'd cut up an old purse that had decorative straps on the front like the old suitcases had, but that wasn't quite right either -- now I'm going to use YOUR idea and finally finish it -- his birthday was Jan. 25th -- last year for Christmas, I finally finished the Jurassic Park quilt I began making for him when he was eight -- better late than never -- ha -- but if I may make a suggestion -- why don't you create a journal with this type of cover for father's day and sell it in your shop, or take orders -- you won't be able to make enough !!! Again, sorry I'm so wordy, but I wanted you to know how much I really appreciate your sharing, especially now that I know your story. My email was to tell you that when you were that scared little girl -- I cannot imagine the courage everyone there faced -- in America I was a young adult working in the legal industry on some of the largest lawsuits in the country, and we talked almost daily about Sarajevo. I personally prayed for everyone every day, as did many of the churches in our area, because it touched us so much, worried about the children and families, not the political outcome. When I moved into this home in 2016, it was a quiet little neighborhood in the city very close to a large and very beautiful nature park. I love birds, and there was every type of bird and animals, including deer that walked through our backyard -- and now, instead of the hooting of the owl that spent its nights in our tree in the back yard, there is gunfire and murder every damn day -- I cannot image being either you as a young girl, or as your mother, caring only for the safety of her family -- but you were never alone there. On the other side of the world, we were there with you, both in physical donations of aid and in our hearts and prayers. And now look at you, the beautiful soul and artist and mother of that treasured little boy. God's peace be with you always and in all ways -- Patricia

[@annnye604]

What a beautiful tribute!❤️

[@TreasureBooks]

Aw thank you so very much Patricia!!! I will have to check my email and respond properly. Thank you :)

[@leandavm8626]

That's lovely, Patricia. I'm guessing that '5' is a typo ... "I made a journal for my son's 30th birthday, which was quite the scandal when I gave birth to him at age [5]?"

[@cherylpesutimassie5010]

Loved reading your comment. I don't mind the long ones. I'm retired nowadays and have the joy of free time. I only need to use it wisely as there's only so much of it.

[@arista.g]

@@leandavm8626 I think she's joking and saying she's not really old enough to have a 30 yr old son.

[@randomuploadsfromgrandmaja4046]

You are a genius! The variety and artfulness of your creations is Awesome, you inspire me more than any other creator of any of the crafts I dabble in. Keep up the amazing videos, you've turned a drab day into an inspired one. Thank you!

[@TreasureBooks]

Thank you so much Janis :)

[@darnelleechols8556]

I love this video, Natasa! 🥰 You don't use printables. You utilize what you have on hand. You're wonderful!

[@TreasureBooks]

You're the best! Thank you :)

[@lauralopez-reese7116]

I ran into a video the other day that talked about junk journaling, and it seemed that the woman has spent a lot of money on supplies. I then wondered why she kept using the word “junk” if most of her items were new. I just ran into this (your) video and it has brought me a lot of joy and encouragement...WHY? Because I LOVE how you are repurposing “junk” to make a journal. This is real junk journaling. I do whatever I can to up cycle items when crafting, and you have helped validate the importance of reusing items to help protect our planet!!!! Thank you! I’m a new subscriber to your channel.

[@user-gw6qv8nh9l]

thank god i’m not the only one who collects all these things out of magazine hoping potential in them, oh god it’s so relatable ❤

[@Dayla1960]

What a delight! You have given me a lot to think about. I am new to junk journaling, I wasn't even considering making one but I will now. My mum passed away a couple of years ago and recently I came across lots of correspondence I had from her. Well I am going to put it all together in one journal, using cards and making pockets for the letters. It will be a lasting legacy to pass on to my son, better than a bunch of letters in a bag. So thx very much indeed

[@TreasureBooks]

That is such a beautiful idea, and I'm sure it will be treasured

[@styleelena9443]

That’s the reason we junk journal makers are “ hoarders”😂😂

[@clairebishop9835]

Ha ha ha - I say I’m not a hoarder but a collector!

[@Feeoryne]

I am not a hoarder. I have the space to put things away and I do not collect any more until I use- make space- for new stuff!

[@lorineltner6193]

So many ideas. So much to keep. Thanks for all of the information.

[@scruffy281]

Thanks for that "out"!!!! As I fold yet ANOTHER CEREAL BOX!😂❤️👍🏻

[@thefeatheredhag4279]

@@Feeoryne well you’re not the normal junk journal/art journalist 😂

[@mrs.hspages3044]

I'm literally sitting here going through a huge pile of junk mail and sorting out all the papers and envelopes I can reuse :-) and your video came on. I do have the same eye for things to reuse, having been raised in Eastern Europe during soviet times with few resources. Thank you for categorizing everything so nicely. Great video!

[@TreasureBooks]

Thank you so much :) I think that is where my 'resourcefulness' comes from - the times of lack.

[@EleventyThousand]

I found your comment so inspiring. It’s such a gift you were given to be able to have an eye for this, despite it coming from a hardship. Best of luck to you in your crafting journey ❤️ xx Bethany

[@alanbirkner1958]

I got a 600 piece jigsaw puzzle for 50 cents, and a bag of odds and ends (beads, buttons, clasps, hanks of floss) for $1. Love your ideas. Tina, Al's wife

[@CrafterGirl05]

The wax/candle tip for sticky paint is a game changer! Thank you!

[@TreasureBooks]

You are so welcome!

[@MA-bt8il]

You are so amazing! I love watching God's handiwork expressed through your sweet spirit and beautiful work! You are a blessing to me, and I hope you will be blessed today wherever you are! :)

[@TreasureBooks]

Thank you so much for your sweet comment :)

[@mihirbapatwritings1234]

Found this video randomly so started watching it and I must say, YOU ARE SO GENIUS!!! I’m mind blown. We often don’t realise how much stuff we have lying around to use. 10 mins into the video and I cut open a cardboard box I was about to throw!! This video is TRULY A TREASURE 💐💖🌥👏🏼

[@TreasureBooks]

Thank you so much!!

[@abbym.321]

Just wonderful! What a way to look at the world around you in a different way....save our earth by up cycling!

[@peggyanderson9952]

I'v been collecting these kinds of things for years. Thanks for the insight and now my mind is busy busy busy. Lol... You are very talented and clever. 🙂

[@nanettecraig1767]

I have thoroughly enjoyed your video. I can not believe how creative you are! Thank you for the video and all of the unique ideas.

[@jansfield5314]

Brilliant Natassa, getting back to basics again, too many journals made from expensive papers etc under the guise of a " Junk Journal" thank you x

[@gotdairy]

OMG, this is one of the best videos I have watched! I am new to this and I get stuck on what to do and why I want to do it. This will be my "go to" any time I get stuck and don't know where to start! Thank you SO MUCH!!

[@krempel_und_klumpad]

actually all of natasas videos are so inspirational! one of the best youtubers, especially for beginners, but basically for everyone ;)

[@TreasureBooks]

Thank you so so very much!!

[@CraftingandRelaxing]

My brain is overloaded and I’m so inspired! I try to use a lot of things around the house, but you gave me SO many ideas!! Thanks for this video. 💙💙💙

[@TreasureBooks]

I'm so glad! Thanks for watching!!

[@AbbaJoy1]

I did go to a paper making class twenty years ago. It was too pretty that I didn't know what to do with them. Now I know! And your faux homemade paper is convincing!

[@pratyt5079]

Wonderful video! I have not done any scrapbook ingredients since the 60s when I was a teenager. I was looking for a video to show me what is going on with the art and how to go about it. You have inspired me so much, ❤️ And given me all kinds of ideas. I am a habitual collector. I had 2 ideas for you, those security envelopes would be great as background paper or whatever. Also that blue purse (the one for your daughter) would make a sweet journal, very much like the tan wallet. I'm going to keep following you, you are great. 💕

[@CarolinaCanada]

Hi Natasha. I’m a fairly new subscriber and was immediately impressed with the quality and beauty of your work...and THEN I just watched your get to know me video from one year ago and I was completely blown away. You are an amazing person! I see that you got thousands of responses to that get to know me...no wonder! You are right in saying that subscribers must feel your passion and the importance of your treasure books. Don’t hesitate to share another video soon...you can let us know about your past year and your future hopes. Thank you again and again for letting us in and for sharing your beautiful message❤️🇨🇦

[@TreasureBooks]

Thank you so much Carolina 😊 I appreciate that

[@fleckolight]

Yay for real junk journalling - so many great ideas - makes my little diy heart sing! I love the effect of the dried tea bag over the pictures - amazing! We really are swimming in endless resources that can create infinite possibilities - it's kind of overwhelming really - thank you for your inspiration! My favourite find recently was discovering the local takeaway joint uses paper bags lined with wax -I can print an image onto the wax side and use it as a transfer - works great - though kind of dangerous on the waist!

[@rubaaly4972]

The best type of creating is creating with what you have on hand recycling , upcycling and getting "creative". 😉 I loooove your channel Natasha and your style for although you're using "trash" the end product is beautiful and cohesive. ❤❤

[@TreasureBooks]

Thanks so much Ruba 😊

[@Deepa065]

Omg! You're so absolutely creative and have such amazing ideas! I keep hoarding stuff for just such similar uses that my husband thinks are just junk and we just recently threw away a lot of packaging, boxes, extra clothing/ bed cover set plastic covers (I do use them too to store small stuff), etc. I also reuse / upcycle shoe boxes, Amazon carton box packaging, bubble wrap and so on- I order a lot of stuff from Amazon)! I now regret throwing the other stuff away so much (but they were really occupying a lot of space)! My husband should see this video then he'd understand. (Or probably not, because I'm into so many things already and our place is bursting to the seams with all my painting supplies, boxes of tissues, MDF and wooden bases, canvases etc)... If I start hoarding these again he'd probably think I've gone crazy! But your ideas are so inspiring, and I do feel like giving them a go (on a small scale)! 😂

[@wendyfay16]

Love all of these ideas. I often have things that come in the post or gift wrapping etc that I really hate having to part with. I make things for my grandbabies using various items along with purchased items. I'm currently making a garage for my grandson using the hard clear plastic boxes, etc that come as boxes, etc and I can use them for the windows or other parts that I think of while making other things. The garage is made with felt, but the firm plastic pieces are for windows of different shapes, for ramps on the garage and so many other things as it's going to be a collapsible garage that can be taken when there will be a long wait, and he can play with it with his little matchbox cars and trucks. I made my granddaughter a mushroom house for her dolls, including some peg dolls that I bought for her and painted the faces and clothes on them to go with the mushroom house. Since then I've come across other items that I can use to make other dolls houses. I never throw out anything that looks pretty even if I call think of another use for them at the time, it's amazing just what ideas come to mind when I'm making something special. I love saving these things to reuse them when making something else. They make it easy to provide inspiration for things. I'm not into scrapbooking just for hthe sake of it, but I do love to use these things for something useful. I love what yo do uwith all of these things. You're a woman after my own heart! I'd love to see you make collapsible things for children to use in quiet times. Some of those things are also great for making books for little children's books with zippers, buckles, buttons, shoe laces, etc made into books for them to learn how to use them, such as doing up their buttons on their clothes, same with zippers, shoe laces, hair bows, knots, etc. People who have dementia also like books that have crunchy paper, bubble wrap, and all type of different textured things made into books similar to the books for children. I hate throwing out any of these things that come as parts friends other items. Thanks for showing that it's not just hoarding for the sale of it, but it's hoarding for a purpose!

[@TreasureBooks]

You have fabulous ideas, thank you so much for sharing !!!

[@margieharvey4973]

This video showed me I am on the right track when I collect travel brochures and maps and magazines. So many of the things you mentioned are thingsI love to save and use.

[@jennifersantucci1855]

Oh gosh Natasa! I’m well on my way to hoarding! My husband is like, we’re not throwing anything away anymore! Lol. I’ve also started visiting local thrift shops too. Junk journaling really has given me a new perspective on how I can use things/repurpose things we would normally throw away. Thank you for inspiring!

[@TreasureBooks]

Oh Jennifer, just tell him that you have taken this burden of saving the Earth all onto your shoulders, as someone must!! You are not hoarding, really, you are saving the planet for all the future generations to enjoy :))))

[@wendyfay16]

Perhaps he's scared that he's next to be reused! lol

[@sindyphillips4290]

I loved watching this video !!! I have been doing like you since I was a little girl, picking up things from the ground, tearing things out of fliers and junk mail, and tearing pieces out of unwearable clothes,purses and other things. I cut on both sides of felled seams and use them like string or ribbon. Thank you much.

[@KaliMahalo]

OMG .. i've watched your video and have never been more inspired craftwise in my life and i'm 62 years old! Your video makes me look at things in a whole new light!! Please! Please! DO MORE OF THESE VIDEOS!!!

[@ellentaylor8857]

I haven’t started any journals yet, just researching how-to. I’m glad I found your channel and have now subscribed.

[@TreasureBooks]

Thank you 😊 Good luck and enjoy the journey!

[@anjaliverma3785]

I'm a hoarder too. This was the best video on junk journal I've watched so far. Instead of buying expensive stuff and making journal out of it this so so much better. I'm in love with your channel ❤️❤️❤️

[@millanahorner3942]

Natasha, you are so generous with your time. thank you for all your tutorials. I'd like to see a tutorial on the bead cover spine. not the beads, but the spine.

[@deniseoconnor2490]

Someone else has probably already suggested this, but you have so much lovely comments, I can’t read through them all! Maybe the little leather clutch you like so much could be used for storage instead of cutting it up. Love your ideas!

[@LifeOfManifest]

“To us this is not rubbish” 😀🤦🏾‍♀️🤗🤗🤗 it’s so nice to hear ! Much love my dear!

[@judiemare8985]

Your creativity makes me want to look again at yesterday’s trash for junk journals, Thank you for new eyes,

[@JournalsByLeigh]

I love how you upcycle all these bits to create beautiful junk journals❤

[@panagiotaspanogianni4931]

The best tutorial in the WORLD! Honestly, from the bottom of my heart! Thank you!! I would have never thought of these ideas. Thank you!

[@TreasureBooks]

I'm so glad!! thank you :)

[@livingcolours773]

Every month I keep small pieces of paper, tiny boxes, potential bookmarks, thinking I would do something with it, and then I just watch the paper bin get full before it gets emptied on collection day. This is inspiring me in so many ways, and also tells me I'm not the only one out thinking that paper pile is actually a treasure!

[@AbbyMoneyhun]

I just watched this entire video without fast forwarding on any part. And now the creative juices are flowing!! Thank you! ❤

[@TreasureBooks]

Thank you ❤️

[@shugmagnolia188]

This while video made me smile! I know have another reason to salvage the garbage. And make it look useful! ❤

[@maryanntooze9600]

Inspired and blown away! I absolutely love your tutorial. I laughed when you said not becoming a hoarder but OMGOODNESS! Your entire video was filled with ideas but I think my MOST favorite was recycling the jewelry and using a simple paper clip to attach! Definitely subscribed and will be on the look out for more! Thank you for sharing your creativity!

[@lyndensley6561]

Well Natasha, you have given me a lot of fantastic ideas to use some of my packaging and used stuff that I have saved for a “one day thing”. Thank you for kicking my brain into gear to create something out of nothing. 👍🤗🙏❤️

[@leandavm8626]

Ditto!

[@lipaseo9957]

I haven't watched half of the video yet but this gave me so much inspiration!

[@Dani-sl9cb]

I mean aside from the endless inspiration, hearing you talk about little Knick knacks that you’ve reused or found a new purpose for that make you excited make me happy :)

[@TreasureBooks]

Thank you so much ❤️

[@alienonion4636]

I already save all sorts of things like this that I use for various crafts but I love love love the cereal box covers you make and will be trying my hand at that.

[@cindyhenry1410]

I was a hoarder before I began watching JJ videos (I see a use and beauty in just about everything!) but after watching videos like this I can’t let anything go!! Love repurposed things! It just how my mind works. Love your channel ❤️🦋💜

[@TreasureBooks]

Thank you so much Cindy :)

[@everydayistaeminsday9500]

Thank you so much for this, I refused to journal bc I didn't have much stuff but this helped a lot to think more creatively, I can't wait to start journaling now, I'm going to collect lots of different things! It'll be so fun

[@faodail3913]

I really love how you write a readable list of what to do. It is SOOOO helpful, thank you!

[@llucas2008]

I just pressed a lot of flowers from my sons farm. I love them and will use them in my journals. I bought pressed flowers and realised they were just those we see on our walks. Thank you.

[@ocinidolegna]

Ive always been a hoarder since i was a kid, but as ive gotten older i try to manage it to things i can repurpose, or things i know i really want to keep and reuse. For the past year ive been saving so many paper scraps and old tags and such, and finally i can do something with them. i wanted to use them in my formal art pieces, but i think im just gonna paste some of them chaotically into my sketchbook :)

[@zenylucey9345]

Oh my goodness; you are certainly the most creative person and the ultimate in recycling ever! Your projects are wonderful and so very original. Thank you for all the great ideas!

[@TreasureBooks]

Thank you so much!

[@tinamarina2553]

I love your videos Natasha! You are so creative and I love your calming, sweet voice! Thank you for all the ideas!

[@TreasureBooks]

Thank you so much!

[@rickiquilt]

This was very inspiring for so many reasons….lots of great ways to use our “stuff”. Thanks for showing us how to look at our everyday things differently……♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️

[@TreasureBooks]

Glad you enjoyed it! Thanks for watching :)

[@divahc1]

If you cut the little ribbons from inside the shoulders on new tops, they can be kept for tassels etc

[@lelliott1709]

“Just don’t become a hoarder. Like me.” I love how cheerfully you say that because I say it the exact same way. 😅 My husband had noooo idea what he was really getting into when he decided to spend forever with me. This Poor guy is always having to look at neatly stacked selections of “trash” and ask if saving it. He’s stopped asking what I am saving each piece for though. And thank heavens for that. LOVE your videos! They give me the motivation to create rather than just stare at my amassed collection of journal making supplies and go blank. ❤️

[@valerief1231]

I’m obsessed with your channel, I just found it a couple of days ago, and I’m really getting excited to restart making JJ’s, I had a traumatic brain injury so I’ve forgotten so much, and I don’t even have any of my previously made journals anymore. (That’s another sad story involving theft of a fully loaded moving van) thank you for bringing my excitement back!

[@TreasureBooks]

Oh thank you so very much!

[@JewelryByLauraLeigh]

I love this video! Your sense of humor is great. "Don't become a hoarder. Don't keep everything... Like me". That made me laugh SO hard, my children came to see what was so funny!

[@TreasureBooks]

Heheh thank you!!!!

[@yowilchowy8855]

@@TreasureBooks x

[@tamaraleonard2882]

Your art journal is beautiful. Do not sale your self short. You are very good at art journaling. I liked your journal very much.

[@TreasureBooks]

Thank you so much!

[@Paramoreex0]

i honestly watched this video with my mouth wide open. you really opened my eyes to the amount of possibilities there are to be creative and make journaling easy and fun. thank you!

[@traceyhilton1714]

THANK YOU! You have made me feel like I'm not the only person in the world saving everything. Brilliant ideas and inspiration.

[@leeannsutherland858]

I have looked at tissue boxes so many times, thinking there was something fantastic possible….but I never came up with ideas like you have! You are amazing! Now I know what to do with them!

[@ishitayashipandey1294]

That junk mail envelope journal was the first video I saw from your channel ❤️ And was introduced to junk journals, then this story began....

[@TreasureBooks]

Awesome! Thank you!

[@LenaGus2728]

This is the best junk journal video I have ever seen! So inspiring, thank you! 🌷🌷🌷

[@TreasureBooks]

Thank you so much Lena!!!

[@nancysale188]

Oh my goodness! This is one of the best video's I've seen. It is great for a beginner Junk Journal'er. Thank you so much! And I will look at all your other journals to help make my journals.Thank you~Bless you!!!

[@TreasureBooks]

Thank you so much Nancy :)

[@sharonl649]

KZbin recommended this to me and I was interested but I saw that the video was almost an hour and I almost passed by. Then I decided no, someone probably gave a quick list of her ideas, and I could just quickly look through. Instead! I think this is like one of my absolute favorite videos EVER! She”s so interesting and has such amazing ideas… Now I’m wishing it was more than an hour. LOL. Definitely subscribing!

[@TreasureBooks]

Aw thank you so very much Sharon!!!