27 of the BEST Junk Journal Tips and Tricks

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[@lovetherain1712]

The best video on tips I have seen. Plus, it is appreciated that there was not a long preamble before hand. Right to the point. -

[@rootpursuit]

Thanks for watching! 🍓🐇🍓

[@iyah3595]

This is great for a beginner like me and I agree and I am very thankful for you getting to the point right away. Because if it takes longer that 20 seconds to the point then I am out and move on to someone who does. This was was a great and very useful video. Thank you.

[@nameissturdy1390]

Absolutely! She got right in there and didn’t mess around. I feel like it included something for everyone. Well done.

[@danilobiblio]

And superfast 👏👏👏👏👏

[@ninetiesperson7980]

Definitely no long preamble - thank goodness.

[@MyCraftBasketStudio]

Some great tips but I would like to offer one. People who do junk journals might not stamp a lot and therefore don't know. Please don't rub your stamp across the ink pad. This causes ink to build up on the side of the design wall as it is scraped across. This can result in a blurred image. Instead, tap the stamp up and down on the pad, building a layer of ink, putting the ink on the top surface of the design, not the wall. This is especially important when you have a detailed design or a solid image. Press straight down on paper and press all around, don't rock the stamp. I hope this helps for those of you who wonder why your stamped images come out blurry.

[@rootpursuit]

That’s good advice! I never learned proper techniques, so I am sure that is happening to my ink pads. Thanks for the suggestions!

[@terrikara6876]

Yes, glad to hear that, bit of a hit n miss with me!!! then ohhh!!

[@recoveringsoul755]

That is good advice. But stamps are purchased, not "junk" or something you'd normally throw away. I think a true junk journal would be made of things you normally would throw out. So making marks with ribs on corrugated cardboard might qualify as a stamp. Made with old coffee or something maybe

[@recoveringsoul755]

At some point we need to buy glue

[@danaanthereal3687]

😊

[@jenniferscraftsandhauls]

No wonder this video has over 18k views, you can definitely tell you put a lot of work into making this video. So many helpful tips and tricks thank you so much for taking the time to put this together.

[@rootpursuit]

Thank you so much!

[@1943adriano]

It's

[@AngelaStone-js2kr]

Awesome! I especially dig the sanding block on paper edges trick!❤

[@rootpursuit]

Love it!

[@user-te7zz8mv3x]

using an old book to ‘store’ stamped images as well as collages are great ways not to lose sight of pieces for later projects. by the way, the hand cream tip is perfect for a messy person like me!

[@rootpursuit]

Great!!

[@nousername8947]

This has to be hands down the most effective compilation of tips for junk journal making. You have given me loads of new ideas and inspiration. Thanks a lot!🌿🥀🌿

[@rootpursuit]

Glad to help! Thanks for watching!

[@susansmithey5317]

The clusters on a 12x12 piece of paper is absolutely brilliant.

[@rootpursuit]

That’s a good one!

[@znycelondon5313]

Oh My Goodness……… Never in any tutorial I have watched have I seen sooooooooo many great AND usable tips and ideas. This is one tutorial I will revisit over and over again……… Appreciate that you have shared and so happy 🤗🤗🤗 to be a new subscriber to your channel 😊

[@rootpursuit]

Thank you so much!! Wonderful feedback! 🌼💐🌼

[@ejsandell]

I'm just starting with JJ. Your tip about mass making tags or cards on a 12x12 paper and then cutting them out... I can't even express how much I love that idea. Thank you.

[@rootpursuit]

Thanks for watching! This is a fun hobby!

[@marilynmccormick3731]

I like having all these tips in one video, even though I've seen them all in multiple places, it's nice to have them here for a quick review in one video. Thank you.

[@rootpursuit]

Thank you for watching!!

[@dawnyeager6257]

I love all your tips, especially stamping on pattern paper and storing in a book. What a great way to stamp a ton of images and have them at the ready!

[@rootpursuit]

Thank you so much!!

[@marlenegura1161]

Wow.....alot of great ideas!!!! Thanks for sharing.

[@rootpursuit]

Thank you so much!

[@tamielizabethallaway2413]

Ok the striped paper fences are just genius! There were quite a few I hadn't seen before but those fences were sooooo simple and quick!!! 😘😘😘

[@rootpursuit]

Thanks for watching!

[@tamyellis9860]

This absolutely the best junk journal I’ve seen especially being new to the scene. I learned more from you in this one video versus the countless others I’ve watched. I’m hooked on your channel now and looking forward to binge watching your videos. Thank you so very much for your time, patience and excellent explanation 😊

[@rootpursuit]

Thank you so much for the wonderful compliment! 🍓🧵🌸📪♥️

[@patmoore289]

Just watching this video 5 months later....I am also new to this craft and agree I learned more from this video versus many others I've watched. I am subscribing and will be looking for more videos from Root Pursuit.

[@CraftyKittyVintage]

Flexible fabric spine is brilliant and new to me. Thank you!

[@rootpursuit]

So glad this helped!

[@annekeschep8148]

I am new to junk journaling, great tips! I will want to watch it again so I pinned it. Thank you for sharing👍

[@rootpursuit]

Glad it was helpful!

[@jkh417]

Great ideas!! I’ve never thought of the cardboard as a background stamp or the crayon and coin. You’ve saved me from buying the wax seals stamp set🥰🥰

[@kellykravitz]

I have been junk journaling for ten years and definitely learned some new ideas here, thanks!!!! (Specifically: Faux stitches, crayon/coin wax seals, twelve quick clusters, post it note punch hack, curved book spine out of paper towel roll)

[@rootpursuit]

Glad it helped!

[@user-no4ke6rs4f]

So many helpful tips and ideas - the best one yet! Thank you for sharing. 😊

[@rootpursuit]

Thank you!

[@malindascreativecorner6388]

Number 23 and 24 is certainly something I will do 👍👍

[@rootpursuit]

Fantastic! Thank you for watching!!

[@thehouseofjane]

Love these tips, especially the corigated cardboard for lines, brilliant! Cool hand lotion tip and 12x12 mass cluster tip! I know this video required tons of editing so thanks for all the tips!

[@rootpursuit]

You are right about the editing. I spent 20 hours making an 11 minute video! It seems crazy! I have been watching your channel and enjoying! 🌼🌸🌼

[@emilypoole5686]

Ditto, loved this clear and concise video. So much well prepared information in a perfectly produced video. Will subscribe for all you post.

[@carolthomas9814]

Just subscribed love your tips!

[@sacrycheri]

Great tips. I particularly loved the 12 x 12 page clusters, flip glue pages, stamping on pattern paper(brilliant) and glueing them into a book page. Thank you so much. I subscribed and I’m off to watch more ❤️♥️

[@rootpursuit]

Thank you so much! Glad you found it helpful and glad you will come along to watch more!!

[@loisr3970]

Well Lord luvs ducks, a lefty doin fussy cutting........ great video Thanks 4 sharing....

[@rootpursuit]

Thank you! Awesome comment!

[@juliegulden8283]

Such a great video. ALL useful info. No wasted time, words or…scraps!! THANK SO MUCH

[@rootpursuit]

Thank you so much!!!

[@welcomeastheflowersinmay4882]

Kelly, I love your tips! My favorites were putting on hand lotion before crafting, using pattern paper to stamp images, making a stamped images book later use, and gluing paper scraps into a book for later use. I would like to see more of the suggestion to expand a spine with fabric. I cannot visualize the finished journal. I think I will search for a video on this technique. It is an intriguing idea. Thanks for the tips! Esther

[@rootpursuit]

I should make a video on this! Thanks for the suggestion 🌺🧵🌺

[@Kristi50]

I loved the scrap book! If you would take the time to put those scraps in your scrap book as you were working on a project not only would you have a reminder of the project but you would have a lot of coordinating elements and perhaps you could even tear the page and use it in your project

[@rootpursuit]

Great idea! 🌼🦋🌼

[@tinatomczak337]

This was an awesome video with great tips. Also love that there is not extra wordiness that is not necessary. Thank you so much!

[@rootpursuit]

Thank you for watching!

[@lisahopson2724]

There were many tips I didn't know about. I know I am two years late in seeing this, but thank you!

[@rootpursuit]

You are welcome!

[@navyboymommygramma]

I LOVE that last idea. And I'd be careful with the hand lotion one because you don't want to leave prints of your own digits on your projects, but on the other hand.... that might add a cool touch to what you are making. 😊✌

[@rootpursuit]

Thanks for watching!

[@leighcreates]

I love the stamped images and the scraps on book page ideas. So many useful ideas and tips, thanks for sharing.

[@staceyhaleysmit3451]

I love the tip for gluing the scraps in an old 📚…..

[@rootpursuit]

That is a good one! Thanks for watching! 🦋🐿🦋

[@charogallardo831]

Muchas gracias por compartir todos tus trucos y creatividad con todos. Eres muy generosa.😊

[@thelanguageofart5295]

Thank you for putting so much time and work into this video! Awesome, brilliant ideas and tips 🤗

[@rootpursuit]

Thank you!! It was a lot of work, but definitely worth it!!

[@sherriparojcic5929]

These are wonderful tips. Super helpful to have them all in one place. Can’t thank you enough!

[@anidrake8457]

Especially love the last tip n the scoring tip

[@rootpursuit]

Thank you for watching!! Happy crafting!💙🌀💙

[@faodail3913]

Great tips for anyone!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Also, you can spay gillter paints onto newspaper, with or with out a cheescloth or whatever stencil, and then rip the paper in pieces for later use.

[@rootpursuit]

Thank you so much ! Also, great idea!

[@DK-fe6kz]

These tips are brilliant!! I'm going to use several of them in my next mixed media art journaling pages. Thank you so much for sharing.

[@priscillafriesen148]

TFS Kelly- I learned several new things & love that it is so short! However I couldn’t figure out what to do to make the expanding spine, and I would really like to see how it is done! I like the idea of the curved spine- do you simply cut down the center and use the entire tube?

[@rootpursuit]

I am making a video soon on the expandable spine! 🌺🐿🌺

[@rootpursuit]

Here’s someone else making the curved spine: kzbin.info/www/bejne/nIareXxufr6pbMk

[@vintagelady1]

I really enjoyed this video & you had some great tips especially for us beginners. I also really appreciated that you were brief & to the point, not a big long rambling intro, & you were prepared. You obviously put a lot of time & thought into your videos & I have subscribed so I can enjoy more of your ideas as I get into this craft! Thanks so much for sharing!

[@rootpursuit]

Glad you are joining us!!

[@monicaduncan3979]

I love your style, your hints are useful and easy. Informative without too much preamble.

[@rootpursuit]

Thank you!

[@irhonda31]

Really good! I also appreciate no intro and no background music.

[@rootpursuit]

Thank you for watching!

[@sarahanne7899]

Amazing ideas and timed great, hate long videos with nonsense. Definitely will be making one 💌

[@rootpursuit]

Thank you so much! Hope you love it!

[@desismdesignbydesireelouis66]

My favorites Corrugated cardboard for lines Decorative Paper book focal point 12x12 quick clusters Striped paper picket fence Postit to hold small pieces to punch Book to glue on to later use Lace extensions to spine Sewing pattern paper to stamp on save in book Thanks for the reminders and sharing

[@rootpursuit]

Wow!! Thank you for the kind comment!

[@rfoley402]

I have been junk journaling for years and I didn't know many of these great ideas. Thank you so much.

[@rootpursuit]

Glad it was helpful!

[@lucy7b]

Very clear, short and sweet.

[@carolinew1152]

THAT was the BEST! Thank you…. Soooooo INSPIRING!!!👍❤️

[@rootpursuit]

Thank you!

[@christiesavage9376]

All good tips, but the last 2 were game changers.

[@rootpursuit]

What a nice thing to say!

[@golu-gw5ww]

Wowy !!!!! Making lines with corrugated card board was awesome !!!! 👌

[@JanieAlcove9]

That was positively BRILLIANT. Thank you so much for sharing these tips.

[@rootpursuit]

Thank you so much!

[@anastasiarose9003]

That was a terrific video, especially the last one showing the stamp book. Thank you!

[@rootpursuit]

Thank you for watching!!

[@waukonstandard]

GREAT list especially #20 and #27!!! Thanks for sharing these tips.

[@rootpursuit]

Thank you so much for watching!!

[@LauraHowe-zm6lj]

Thank you for the great tips! Love them all!❤

[@bunabunatetu6130]

These were great, and quick. Just went right down the list. I appreciated that. Thank you, thank you! Good job. 🌹🤗💕✌️

[@rootpursuit]

Aww, thank you so much!

[@MelissaT1967]

Number 27 is my favourite!

[@rootpursuit]

It’s a good one!! Thank you for watching!!

[@iamjoannhoward]

I'm a newbie! Thank you! This was very helpful!!😊

[@rootpursuit]

Great to hear!

[@merna_mahdali]

I've learnt new things from the 1st point all the way to the last point, seriously, thank you!

[@rootpursuit]

That’s fantastic!

[@cynthiaakacyndsmith6539]

Thanks for the reminders, and at least one new to me one.

[@rootpursuit]

Nice!

[@laurengilliland8355]

Brilliant! Thank you dear lady!🙏👍🤗💕

[@rootpursuit]

Thank you for watching!

[@donnaevans8420]

Thanks for the tips without a long narration or chatter!

[@rootpursuit]

Thanks for watching! 🌺

[@Lsullyvan]

I have been junk journaling since 2017 and I learned a few great tips from this- thank you!

[@rootpursuit]

That’s great!

[@danadaniels862]

Those were such incredible ideas, thank you for taking the time to share 💖🥳

[@rootpursuit]

You are so welcome!

[@toxictraitor4512]

Such a great video! I feel like I've learned so much in only 11 minutes. Thank you so much~

[@rootpursuit]

That’s great!

[@shulaney4639]

No matter the experience level, we can always learn something new - thank you!!!

[@rootpursuit]

So true!

[@miasverypretty]

What a generous thing to do. These are all great tips. xx

[@rootpursuit]

Thank you so much!

[@sunm658]

Thank you so much for these great and helpful tips. Have a blessed day.

[@rootpursuit]

Thank you!

[@lesleyfairclough8347]

Really great tips and advice thank you for sharing them with us xxxx❤

[@rootpursuit]

Thank you!!

[@terrilyndel]

oh, head slap, I love the idea of gluing scraps into an old book to have ready to tear out collage pages, they can be color coordinated. Great tip. thank you just saw the punch and post-it note tip, that's another good one

[@rootpursuit]

So glad! Handy little list of tips!!

[@babawawa1953]

Great tips. Thank you.

[@rootpursuit]

Thank you for watching!

[@secondhandrose6214]

Love learning something new! Merci beaucoup!

[@user-cc4yf2si7f]

Excellent!

[@livingdeadmel.]

I'm only a minute and a half in, and I am IMPRESSED! SO many thrifty and easy ideas!

[@rootpursuit]

Thank you!!

[@Barbara-lf2sg]

Thank you for sharing these ideas..very helpful information!

[@rootpursuit]

Great!! Thank you for watching!

[@sunshinejenny5536]

Thank you! What GREAT IDEAS!!!! Awesome!

[@rootpursuit]

So glad!!

[@ADHD_Crafts]

Just found junk journaling and found these tips so helpful, thank you so much!!

[@rootpursuit]

You are so welcome!

[@iamjoannhoward]

I'm new at this idea... So "Thank you!" Very, very helpful!!

[@rootpursuit]

So glad!!

[@gayleholland6612]

ABSOLUTELY LOVED it! Somethings I knew but others were a REAL TREAT! Thnk u for skaring!

[@rootpursuit]

Glad this helped you!

[@ritagonzalez4302]

I am jumping for joy thank you so much so helpful.

[@rootpursuit]

So glad it was useful to you!

[@maryanngonzalez7714]

I love all the amazing junk journals ideas thanks 4 sharing

[@poodlegirl55]

One more tip. Use a water pen around your tissue stamp and tear perfectly. Great tips.

[@rootpursuit]

Good one!! Thank you for watching!!

[@yoshclements6951]

Thank you! I loved the tips💕🌸

[@rootpursuit]

Thank you so much!!

[@jeanminnick9617]

This is the most helpful video I have found as I am starting my junk journal journey! Thank you so much!!

[@rootpursuit]

Glad to hear!!

[@conneeboulmay3431]

Fantastic!

[@rootpursuit]

Thank you for watching

[@colleenc_2serendipity123]

Thanks for sharing! This was really helpful. Gods blessings for you and your family always.

[@rootpursuit]

Thank you!

[@TubeYouLena]

the 27th is my favorite, thanks a lot for all the tips!

[@rootpursuit]

Thank you for watching! 27 is a great one!

[@suzannesutton6337]

This video was awesome - being a newcomer to junk journals I learned so much from you. Thank you so very much.

[@rootpursuit]

Thank you so much for watching and joining the junk journaling community!

[@ljones9704]

I knew some and not others, thank you!

[@rootpursuit]

Thanks for watching!

[@ImGinaMarie]

Great tips, some I knew, some not! Thanks!

[@rootpursuit]

Glad to hear! Thanks for watching!

[@brendaleitzow8062]

I already knew a lot of these, but you had some great ideas that are new to me! Thanks for sharing!

[@rootpursuit]

You are so welcome!

[@lisagreen3778]

Many handy ideas! I’m definitely going to try some new tips! Thanks for sharing!😊

[@rootpursuit]

Great!

[@megancampbell3914]

Really appreciate the idea of using an old book to glue scraps on, plus the tissue paper stamping. Brilliant, useful efficient video.

[@rootpursuit]

Thanks for watching! I appreciate your kind words!

[@kimdinnel1110]

The best! 👏☺️🌷🌻💕 thank you so much !

[@rootpursuit]

Thank you so much for watching!

[@deanna777]

Holy WOW !!! You're brilliant 😀 Thank you for sharing.

[@rootpursuit]

Thank you so much!

[@lynn_thinks]

This is very helpful! Thanks for the time and work to share! 👍✨

[@rootpursuit]

Thank you! 🃏✂️🌸🧵

[@elizabethlane4617]

This is a fantastic video full of great tips!!! Wow!! I’m so excited to go craft now!!

[@rootpursuit]

Yay!!

[@novafalcosmith]

This is one awesome video thank you so so so much !!!!!!!

[@rootpursuit]

Thank you for watching!! 🦩🫖🦩

[@mzjoz83]

My mind has been blown on so many of these!!!

[@nandhinilingam682]

Thank you for these wonderful tips!

[@rootpursuit]

❤️

[@judewarren3767]

I love the scrappy book idea…I have loads of scraps thanks x

[@rootpursuit]

Glad to help!

[@carlavandepas2344]

The best video ever! This is the first Video i see (and i see a lot) thats give tips and tricks over creating a junk journal . Thank you so much!! Knuff x

[@rootpursuit]

Great! So glad it helped you!!

[@FlamingoFan1]

Great reminders and a couple were my first time seeing. Thank You!

[@rootpursuit]

So good to hear! Thank you for watching!