Shabby Chic Junk Journal/Start-to-Finish - Tutorial/Part 1/Digital Design Club DT Project

Let’s make a shabby chic junk journal together. I will show you my process start to finish and in this part 1 or 2, I will share which digitals I chose, how to prepare the printed images, how I put together my signatures and what else I use to decorate the pages.
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[@49dragonflies]

As per your numerous requests, you can now find 10 pages of these winter Gelli plate prints here: www.49dragonflies.shop/product-page/winter-gelli-plate-backgrounds. Enjoy! :)

[@1771bubba]

I love seeing how you added the Gelli Plate prints to your Journal. That was such a fun video that you did with Luise. These pages are beautiful and you were smart to change it up to a TN style. I’ve never made one of those. I think sometimes you need to just listen to the papers and go where they want you to go. Lol. Love this.

[@49dragonflies]

Thanks Angela! Yes, listen to the paper! 😃❤️👍🏻

[@AzaleaLala]

It looks amazing so far. Can't wait to see what you do with the cover. The Magenta and gold gelli print is beautiful. The colors you added in the medium range give a nice contrast. The laces! Gorgeous!

[@49dragonflies]

Thanks so much! ☺️❤️

[@tonyashatley5040]

This is beautiful! I like the shabby chic-different. I love when you add thread as the “antenna”! Everything is coming together so nice! Can’t wait to see the cover! 🥰

[@49dragonflies]

Thanks so much Tonya! ❤️

[@pambotter365]

Barbara, what a gorgeous journal this is going to be! It’s everything I love. Those Vintage ladies are so beautiful and the lace is gorgeous. Your gelli prints go so well in there. Can’t wait to see the cover! Love it all! TFS! ❤️

[@49dragonflies]

Thanks so much Pam! I hope you will like the cover! 😃❤️

[@AntonioMakes]

Fabulous process! I love to see how you combine colours and textures, it’s very fascinating ❤️off to watch the gelli print video now 🌺🦋😘

[@49dragonflies]

Thanks so much Antonio! ☺️

[@PTPenny]

Whoever put the thumbs down 👎🏼 is very dumb I love this video You have shown us how to make these things in past videos so to put it together was very enjoyable Make more of these with your others Love ❤️ love 💕 love 💗 it Can’t wait for the cover

[@49dragonflies]

Thanks so much! ❤️

[@ritagenz1519]

Dear Barbara, I fear, you will be very bored from my comments! I always can repeat me: I love to see, what you made from the printed paper! For me it is perfect! So gorgeous! Every minute in the night was it worth! Oh, my goodness! It’s hard, to find the right words in english! But I hope you know what I mean. And I try to be not perfect in english and in junk journaling and…and… also! And believe me: this process is a never ending story! Lovely greetings from Rita

[@49dragonflies]

Thanks so much Rita! I never get bored of your kind comments and you are welcome to write them in German if you prefer 😊 I’m so happy you enjoyed this video as well! ☺️❤️

[@ritagenz1519]

@@49dragonflies Thank you, dear Barbara! But I will train my brain! 🤪

[@wandacrazycovers]

As a quilter, getting away from perfect "pieces" are one of the hardest things I deal with. I love that you are doing a shabby chic but are "mixing" it with other things. I love pink but am not into the lacy, ornately decorated that I see in shabby chic. Beautiful.

[@49dragonflies]

Thanks so much Wanda! ☺️❤️

[@julesiou12]

I love watching your thinking process Barbara. I also love how you get it altogether first. I'm only just learning to do it that way and it makes such a huge difference to have everything ready to go and pages set up with some inspiration rather than blank pages. Beautiful and inspiring as always x

[@49dragonflies]

Thanks! I’m happy this was helpful! 😃❤️

[@thecraftingauntie9820]

I absolutely love what you are doing in this journal Barbara. Another beautiful masterpiece. ❤️

[@grahamfox931]

Morning Barbara, what a lovely Travellers Note book. Can't wait to see the end result and the cover. I have no Doubt that it will be awesome, everything you do turns out so well. Thank you once again for this inspiration and for the time being able to spend with a friend. Blessings and hugs as always, Diana

[@49dragonflies]

Aaaaw thanks so much Dawn! ❤️☺️

[@bossieackerman1067]

I love a Shabby Journal. Great variety of pages...so you. Love the laces/pink feather. Looking forward to see the rest. Many thanks for sharing. Take care. x Blessings x Mariana UK xx

[@49dragonflies]

Thanks so much! ❤️☺️

[@AngelroseDesings]

Thanks for sharing. Happy crafting on a budget 💲. Happy everything on a budget💲. See👁 you in the next 🎥 and on the flipside. 👼🌹

[@kathrynhelm4176]

For never having made a “shabby chic” journal you are doing a marvelous job! I like that you have mixed it up a bit with colors and images. Look forward to seeing the next episode. ❤️🥰👍

[@49dragonflies]

Thanks so much Katheryn! 😃❤️

[@debrak5314]

You are so creative! Proud of you for going out of your comfort zone!

[@49dragonflies]

Thank you! ☺️

[@tfntexas]

Such a beautiful journal… I love your style and your videos are a joy to watch!

[@49dragonflies]

Thanks so much Tammie! ☺️❤️

[@amyrugala246]

Hi Barbara, I love this club. They have a great variety. Thank you!

[@49dragonflies]

Thanks Amy! I’m so happy you are enjoying it! 😃❤️

[@Коло21]

All beauty is behind the lace.

[@wendydunnett-dagg9023]

Your work is lovely, but I don't understand why you have that tangle of thread to represent butterfly antenna ... they literally have two single strands!

[@maudhiemstra]

Hey Sweetie, The perfect journal for the vintage lace, love the effect on the snippet role 🥰 Liebe Grüße Maud

[@49dragonflies]

Thanks sweetie! I love your lace, thanks again! ❤️🥰

[@sharonromer6606]

Can't wait to see the cover ❣

[@JuliesJournals]

oh wow its really gorgeous. I love how its a perfect blend of chic and Barbara. The Luise guided geli print papers are great with the avocado pages, was thinking with the bobbin holders you could wrap small pieces of lace round them, I am sure you thought of this, can't wait for part 2, love your channel to bits.💃🦋

[@49dragonflies]

Thanks so much Julie! I actually did not think of that! 🙄❤️

[@dianer.7026]

Very beautiful!! So much fun to watch. Can’t wait to see you create the cover. ❤️😘💕🤗

[@caroltanzi29]

Amazing! You just know what looks right and how to enhance a page. Unbelievable. Fantastic! Carol from California

[@49dragonflies]

Thanks so much Carol! ☺️❤️

[@zoe-rl3lm]

I love your toking with paper's sound I can't hereling english but from your video is understand a little💦 Thank you so so much🍀

[@aleksandra.s.89]

It's looking beautiful! The colour palette is so pretty. 😍

[@atamaria43]

Wowwwwwwww… genial, und wunderschön, Barbara bist einmalig… Grüße aus Spanien, muaksssssssss. Muaksssssssss

[@Ladihawke]

very beautiful! love the colors, pink is a favorite of mine. can't wait to see the finished project.

[@theolachapman6126]

I really like the papers you picked out can’t wait to see journal great job thank you for sharing Theola

[@debbeharris9635]

Love the images and the way you put it all together!!

[@debiv7834]

This is really pretty. I am more of a vintage, memory, childrens pictures, and all your other themes. But these is beautiful! Love those post cards!

[@lindanagle3796]

Absolutely gorgeous.❤

[@carolm4094]

Lovely! Love all your beautiful lace❤️❤️❤️

[@jennylawson1980]

Beautiful new project 🦋 love what you are doing and coming up with. Can’t wait to see how it all comes together 🌺🦋🌺

[@49dragonflies]

Thanks so much Jennifer! ☺️❤️

[@mmonr]

This is a beautiful journal. You are snazzing up a shabby chic journal. I am not fond of that much pink either. Love the old and avocado pink but the pastels are not my thing. You will never use all your lace stash!!! What a beautiful collection.

[@49dragonflies]

Thanks so much Marsha! ❤️

[@sharsaki4971]

You must have posted this really early in the morning for me to see it so soon in CA! I love to hear all of your thought processes on where to put each piece, and I loved your gelli printing session with Luisa! Thank you!

[@49dragonflies]

Thanks so much! I post at 4:45 am my time 😃

[@LauraMe...]

I love how cute this shabby chic journal is coming out... it's not over the top cutesy. It's just right! 👒🦋

[@mariaconti9704]

❤️😍🥰 thank you!🤗😘

[@JunkJournalTreasures]

Beautiful start! 💕

[@ladyvent]

Wow! Really pretty! & I love the masking tape snippet roll!

[@H4ust3]

Du und Tina seid meine liebsten Junkies 😉

[@49dragonflies]

☺️❤️ herzlichen Dank!

[@manolicu9480]

Love this new travel journal!! and waiting for the next video. Thank you 😍💜💜

[@MaureenAstrid]

This one is a beauty 💕🥰💕 again, of course because you're the best 👌 😄 I have a soft spot for shabby chic-ish designs so this one is perfect. Might just have to make one myself now... Big hug sweetie 🤗

[@49dragonflies]

Thanks sweetie! I did not know you are a secret shabby chic fan! 😃❤️

[@MaureenAstrid]

😘@@49dragonflies Oh, but I am!

[@joanfriant211]

So pretty!!!

[@jenlitscreations]

Beautiful

[@myhappyspace4533]

Beautiful. Love the theme

[@hankejoosen4029]

Beautiful 🤩

[@sandrasimard1808]

Omg, I love your laces

[@JacquouilleLaFripouille]

I can’t wait to see the final flip through

[@marybethschuiteman484]

Love the digitals you chose. This has given me inspiration to make up a few to sell in an upcoming craft show. Hope I can get some finished in time.

[@49dragonflies]

Thanks Marybeth and have fun at the craft show! 😃❤️

[@heathersullivan8494]

Oh I really love this. I think I might need to get a membership. Tina’s stuff is so lovely. Thank you for sharing this process. I can’t wait to make my own shabby chic journal.

[@lindaallen7605]

Fascinating x love the colour scheme x looking forward to seeing the end result wondering if there will be gold splatters xx

[@49dragonflies]

Thanks Linda! Hmmm 🤔 I wonder too! 😂❤️

[@lucyfanning7496]

Beautiful as usual. I really should make a shabby chic journal.I have so much stuff in my stash!

[@49dragonflies]

Thanks Lucy! I hope this inspires you to give it a try! 😃❤️

[@clairesladylair3624]

Wow. When you got it, you got it. You, Barbara, definitely got it! Thanks so much for showing your process.!

[@49dragonflies]

Aaaaw thanks so much! ☺️❤️

[@sgjansen2899]

Ohhhh so gorgeous! This is the most gorgeous journal I’ve ever seen. Tremendous amount of work goes into your journals, I am a newbie and I have only made one so far but wanting to get going on another one. Thank you so much for your fabulous teaching videos.

[@49dragonflies]

Thanks so much and have fun making more journals! 😃❤️

[@kimberlyroveredo9137]

I love your butterfly antenna!

[@artzology]

I agree with the other comment. Like your process. Xo

[@prof.mommyarty]

Beautiful selection of papers 😍 worth the money! I'm not a pink girl either but used it this year in the spirit of trying new things. Loved both the gel printing videos. Oh gorgeous lace 😍😍😍. Wow, everything is fitting perfectly! This is looking GORGEOUS!!!Tfs and have a great day 💖💖

[@lynnfeemster]

Lovely

[@joanwebster4413]

I love your jelly printing. I have a jelly plate I bought 10 years ago that is still in the packaging. Have not had the nerve to use it. Wish I could find a class.

[@49dragonflies]

Thanks! Just go for it and have fun experimenting! 😃

[@sueflynn5671]

Watch several video's on gelli plates.. Its only paint and paper

[@Charlathejournalingjunky]

i love love love this, omg the lace, the papers, the accents absolutely everything is stunning, u did it again Barbara xxxx Amazing!!!

[@49dragonflies]

Thanks so much! 😃❤️

[@pauletteliddell2923]

Very nice. Love the gelli papers.

[@debbiev.1311]

Ooh La La...this is GORGEOUS!! 💟

[@chaspelu]

Beautiful!!! I enjoy all of your videos and have just bought a yearly subscription to the Digital Collage Club

[@49dragonflies]

Thanks so much! I’m sure you will enjoy the digitals! ❤️

[@martistarnes9062]

Beautiful Barbara!!! I can't wait to see the cover. I have a question. You said you were going to back the cards with cardstock. What is the best glue to use for gluing copy paper to cardstock? I have issues with mine. I've used a glue stick and Art Glitter Glue. Thank you for listing all of the digitals you used from The Digital College Club. Already grabbed them.

[@49dragonflies]

Thanks Marti! I used glue stick. Try a different brand if you are not happy with yours. There a huge differences! Good luck and have fun with those digis! 😃❤️

[@susanjustice7695]

Just so pretty💗 Could you tell me what kind of printer you said you use? I'm thinking of purchasing one and I need one that is easy to use and not expensive. Your papers are always gorgeous so your printer must work well. It's a pain to have to email my downloads to the print shop and then drive 40 minutes and pay for each print and then drive 40 minutes back home. I always enjoy your videos and I have my sister watching you too. Have a beautiful and blessed day🌞

[@49dragonflies]

Thanks so much Susan! Wow, that’s really a time consuming way to print! I have a Canon TS5050. You can don’t it on Amazon. Nothing special, but does the job nicely. Greetings to your sister as well! 😃❤️

[@chosenheir3055]

I love the rose lace

[@maryjones107]

Nice nice

[@fernanton8370]

Hi Barbara, very pretty . Love it . 🌺🌸🌺

[@alteriormotiveswithcarrie8546]

This is looking really interesting! Luise would not like those pink feathers, though! 🤣

[@49dragonflies]

😂😂😂

[@dawnspruill1914]

So beautiful! Can’t wait to see the rest.

[@kristinapaustian2094]

Your style caught my eye last December and there has been no turning back.😏 This is incredibly beautiful and inspiring!

[@49dragonflies]

Thanks so much Kristina! ☺️❤️

[@edithhaddiedesigns542]

It’s beautiful

[@kcueva313]

Super cute lace journal 👍🏻

[@bonnielipke1962]

beautiful work!

[@amybell8834]

I just love this Barbara,,beautiful

[@k.susieroloff4801]

So far, so good...don’t have a gelli plate, but will improvise with some other mixed medium project.....😻

[@jesseb5112]

why have I not backed before cutting? I love this project, and I adore these printables.

[@lucy7b]

Thank you

[@roksannastephens4375]

Thanks again Barbara for a all-in-one journal. Pretty colors and in a treavlers notebook size. Question? What is the reason creating team projects? I'm not familiar with this process. Are they a starting point/theme to create a journal amongst the team? Do you keep and use these for yourselves personally?

[@49dragonflies]

Thanks Roksanna! I’m not sure what you mean by team projects…🤔

[@roksannastephens4375]

@@49dragonflies sorry, you said this was a 'design team project'

[@matildaenlund6679]

😍

[@zoe-rl3lm]

I fhiting making for my family's journal and collaging memorial albums. Thank you so soooo much🍀🐾🐾🐾🍀❣️📑✒️📃🔖 I'm 「どるふぃん🐚」 Name chenge🙇

[@cindymitchell5114]

Could we just print on cardstock? I'm a newbie,sry if this is silly question

[@49dragonflies]

Totally not a silly question. Most printers are ok with card stock, but if you print on white card stock you have a white backside, which also isn’t great. If you print on colored card stock the print won’t come out well…

[@erlindabenavidez3157]

🥰🥰🥰

[@robinknutson8765]

I. NeEd the link to the winter envelope book. I tried to save it but now not found. BTW this is a wonderful video

[@49dragonflies]

Thanks Robin! I’m not sure what you mean by the winter envelope book…😬

[@nancypyter1511]

You are really going out of your comfort zone aren't you Barbara!

[@49dragonflies]

I am and it’s so fun! 😃❤️

[@lesleyritchie5085]

Love these. Just a quick question I am looking at becoming a club member. The $ what currency is it in tyfs

[@49dragonflies]

It’s in USD

[@jesseb5112]

lesley, I bought the lifetime in April. I used Barbara's code. It is one of the best purchases I have made. I am working on my first junk journal. I have used digital collage club images or words on MANY cards. I am NOT affiliated, and I do not do videos or blog.

[@bettymetz3746]

Question for up coming pod cast……..What is your oldest journal and ate the glues still holding well? Will our journals last for granddaughters to enjoy 15 years from now do you think? Please ask all the ladies.❤️❤️❤️

[@49dragonflies]

Hi Betty, great question. I’m afraid we have already set the questions for the upcoming episode. Also, none of us have made journals for that long, I’m afraid….

[@marysusa6985]

You always inspire me, Barbara. I have been making coffee died paper and adding water color paint splatter. My problem is I find them so beautiful that i don't want to cover them up. Do you feel that way and do you have any recommendations for times like that? Love all your videos, thank you so much for sharing with us.

[@49dragonflies]

Thank you Mary! If you find them too beautiful to cover them, then don’t cover those and use more plain ones in between that you don’t mind covering parts of. Mix it up! 😃

[@jennypops02may]

Absolutely beautiful.💖

[@kimplohocky5301]

Beautiful 🤩😍😻