Layered Paper Bag Junk Journal/Process Video Part 1/Digital Collage Club DT Project

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[@BonesAndButtons]

This is fascinating, Barbara! Cant wait to see how they turn out. I had trouble with clips making indents too. So I bought a couple of bricks, covered them in stick-on vinyl. They turned out to be a great crafting tool!

[@samanthaphillips5102]

R.J. Fisher, great tip about the covered bricks!

[@barbrabrurrier7548]

Oh gracious woman, you had us on a roller coaster journal ride. Ha

[@veronim77]

Love these gorgeous bags you have collected. They make such a beautiful noises to my ears. It always looks easy till you start a project .Then not so easy. Thank you for sharing the process and decision making of what you like or didn’t like. You will find a way to patch up that tear on the bag. So far I love the beginning of your journal. Beautiful. I did love the bags you hand painted in acrylics. Love the colors. Can’t wait to see what’s next for this journal.

[@jolajolcia2342]

I have been screaming to the computer: “Barbara don’t ,don’t stick that paper strips “😂😂 I love the layout of this bags. So interesting ❤

[@annwoleben5439]

Barbara, welcome to my world of making journals - mistakes and frustrations, but ultimately a product that I like. My friend is an art teacher and she teaches her students that mistakes are "Beautiful Oops" from the book by that name (Beautiful Oops by Barney Saltzbert. It's about learning how to change a mistake into something beautiful. I look forward to watching the progress and process of making this journal. Happy New Year!

[@49dragonflies]

Thanks Ann. I like the Beautiful Ooops! ☺️. Happy New Year! ❤️

[@sandrajohnson9926]

Or as Bob Ross says: Happy accidents!

[@craftwitch5519]

I love how you don't mind sharing your 'oh no!' moments. No true hard-core perfectionist would do that so I think you can give yourself a break there 😊🧡

[@49dragonflies]

Aaaw thank you! ❤️

[@luiseheinzl]

It seems to me that you haven't had enough experimenting during dephemerember because you are diving into another experiment so fastly 🤣 I am really excited to see how that journal will turn out! Can't wait!

[@49dragonflies]

Haha there is nothing enough experimenting! And overthinking apparently! 😂😂😂

[@JessicaHarris]

It’s like a cliffhanger! It looks so cool - and has a lovely sound, hang in there😊 it’s a fun experiment.

[@wendyk2557]

Wow! That was an adventure....Thank you for taking us along. Can't wait for the next video!

[@clairehampton986]

Your painted, stamped, collaged bags are wonderful! By all means keep them as they are to use in another format. I'm eager to see how this project moves forward.

[@bettymetz3746]

Barbara my hubby is not happy with you for this video. I have not even ONE bag to work with and must now shop!! I love the idea and MUST make a bag journal!! Great way for me to begin my new year. ❤️❤️❤️

[@49dragonflies]

Hahaha sorry about that! 😂😂😂❤️

[@deniselini1366]

Oh my gosh Barbara… I love how honest you are, about procrastinating, and feeling something wasn’t working, and you were avoiding it! It’s so true, but you you stuck with it, and really everything you make is gorgeous!!😄🥰🥰

[@giusicoluccia6594]

Thanks for sharing the doubts, troubles and uncertainty of the process...we all go through this😅👍💝

[@doreen4620]

Liebe Barbara, danke, dass Du uns an diesem Prozess teilhaben lassen hast, mit all seinen kleinen Pannen und Momenten, in denen Du mit einigen Schritten unzufriedenen warst oder nicht weiter wusstest. Das ist sehr authentisch und sympathisch und gibt Mut, weil es uns allen manchmal auch so geht und man anfängt ein bisschen an sich zu zweifeln. Aber zu sehen, dass erfahrene Künstler diese Momente auch haben, beruhigt mich. Und wie Du sagst, selbst wenn es am Ende nicht zu einem Ergebnis führen sollte, was absolut zufrieden stellend ist, dann war der Weg das Ziel und man hat etwas daraus gelernt. Ich freue mich schon auf die Fortsetzung davon und wünsche Dir einen schönen Übergang für 2022 und freue ich auf ein weiteres tolles kreatives Jahr mit Dir. Alles Liebe, Doreen

[@49dragonflies]

Herzlichen Dank, liebe Doreen für dein nettes Feedback! Ich wünsche dir einen guten Rutsch! ❤️

[@deniseaka-pennyforyourthou2680]

Art takes time! Monet grew his gardens before he painted them. Atticus This is amazing and I know without any doubt what you feel is less then perfect we all think is brilliant! Looking forward to seeing your next video!

[@RobinfromCA]

I have loads of bags and this would be so much fun to do. I love that you put up these process videos because we all learn right along with you. Well done on getting over the perfectionism to this point!

[@49dragonflies]

Thanks Robin! ❤️ Always a struggle! ☺️

[@toniscott1029]

Love those bags and can't wait to see how you decorate this most interesting journal!

[@amandamccoy5814]

Thanks so much for showing your process, even if it was frustrating to you. As I often hear “we are our own worst critics”.

[@michellesmixedmediamadness]

This is such a great idea. I love watching your process. It's encouraging that you don't love everything because that tells me I'm normal! lol...

[@sarahhunnicutt3769]

I love the things that you have made with your painted backgrounds. They are delightful!

[@rachelpatten8889]

You have such beautiful paper bags. They are art in themselves. Maybe someday America will stop making so many plastic products for groceries.

[@1lawn68]

I got some of those small Brown craft bags with the design from Amazon.

[@angelabutler7761]

So I enjoyed watching and listening to your thought process. These bags are lovely. I have never seen as many different paper bags as you have!

[@hankejoosen4029]

This seems a lot of fun, not an easy fun, but like you said, it’s the process and what we learn from it (or about ourself 😅)

[@lucyfanning7496]

Refreshing to see you overcoming the sort of obstacles I encounter when making my journals. So much inspiration. I did not have a huge array of paper bags but made some using a tutorial from Carol Tinson. An added benefit of watching all the Dephemerember videos ,making my own stuff instead of buying more.

[@debbiecarter6430]

Loved the painted bags Barbara and look forward to seeing how this goes xx

[@BonesAndButtons]

I can imagine a journal made all with painted bags, can't you?! It would look amazing!

[@debbiecarter6430]

@@BonesAndButtons Absolutely. 😊

[@Mrs.DeeAnnNance]

❤️YOU ARE A GODDESS!!!❤️ Thank you for sharing your humanness with us! 💓

[@49dragonflies]

LOL! ❤️❤️❤️

[@marylackey868]

Ooh the crinkling sounds of Bag's!!😉 That was fun in it's self. Awesome project! TYFS ♥️

[@1771bubba]

So many thoughts running through my head. Number 1…. I loved hearing all of the bags crinkling as you were looking through them. When you glued them down, I never would have made the connection not to glue all the way down and stop other bass from opening. When you said it has been a week since you finger painted (procrastination), I loved the way they looked. But I have been procrastinating working on my Journal I’m making from my grandsons shirts. I finished making all the Rope bowls for Christmas. I kept the one that looked really bad for myself. So instead of getting to work on my Journal, I made myself an oval basket. It’s bigger and I loved it. So the I decided to make some Fabric Roses (thank you Tracy Fox). I’m using a gray shirt and a green shirt so I made a few of each color. I won’t be putting them all on the cover. But I enjoyed that. Well, I love this Journal. I’m going to go watch Rondas video now too. I’m sorry my comments are so long. I just feel like I have so much to tell you! Lol♥️♥️♥️

[@samanthaphillips5102]

Hi Barbara! I love all of your pretty paper bags! You have such a nice selection of bags for making this journal. I also love the crinkly sounds the bags make! Even tho this process wasn't coming easy for you, I'm sure in the end you will be very happy with your journal. It just may take some time for your usual creative side to kick in. You always do beautiful work Barbara, so I'm sure you will this time too!

[@RedArrowTinker]

Well said, Samantha! Yes, I agree. Press on, Barbara, it will be fantastic when complete.

[@kathrynhelm4176]

I sure like the look and idea of this and I’m really thankful that you are taking the first run! I look forward to seeing what you do next. ❤️

[@Alexandra-jz1te]

Was für eine coole Idee!!! Vielen Dank für dieses authentische und besondere Video! Ich mag deine selbst gestalteten Paperbags. Tatsächlich hatte ich zu Weihnachten auch einige gemacht, auch Geschenktüten, sowohl mit Farbe etc als auch mit Reispapier. War ein großer Spaß! 😊 Vielen Dank für deine immer besonderen Videos in 2021, all die Inspirationen, dein Lachen und deine sympathische, herzliche und ehrliche Art und all deine Mühe für uns, liebe Barbara! Von Herzen alles, alles Liebe und Gute für das Neue Jahr!!! 🎆🥂🎉🍀🌟💝

[@49dragonflies]

Vielen Dank liebe Alexandra! Ich wünsche dir einen guten Rutsch! ❤️

[@bollenhutart]

Kann es kaum erwarten du Liebe, was für ein Weg bis dahin 🤗 aber es ist echt gut ab und zu mal seine Komfortzone zu verlassen. Ich bin ganz fasziniert von dieser Technik und werde ab sofort Papiertaschen sammeln, ich hab nur diese störrischen bisher 😬 aber das kann sich ja noch ändern 😂

[@bettylongshore9594]

I would cut the green bag off in the back and glue a strip of the paper on the inside to repair the tear. You are very brave to tackle this journal! I know its going to look great when you finish it. You looked like you were in your element when you were painting!!!!!!

[@49dragonflies]

Thanks! I was totally overthinking everything! 😂😂😂

[@msbecky]

Ok after watch your series with Luise, I know you can figure this out and can see many of things you made there in this journal…lol….will be lovely!!!!

[@marthamcneely207]

Can't wait! Following your progress. Love your bags!

[@janillingsworth7478]

I like your painted bags with the collage. I think if you distressed around the outside edge of the painted bags they would connect more with tones in the collage. I love the bright colours and the Pacifica style. I am from Aotearoa, New Zealand and we tend to like tropical colours. Your bags are gorgeous. We dont have that glorious colours and design in our paper bags. You could add your stick once you finished the journal. Just make sure the writing spots can be taken out of the journal or are in places away from your lovely stick.❤😊❤

[@tuthillg]

Great idea and such pretty bags, Barbara! TFS the inspiration!

[@carolschneider8589]

Barbara, I'm glad you showed every aspect of how you began the process of this journal and how it came together. I just love the sound & look of all these beautiful bags. Unfortunately, in the States most everything is plastic, unless you go to an unusual boutique or gift shop. I would definitely consider making one of these. Maybe I'll just shop in some fancy shops just for the bags. I look forward to seeing you through this journal and can't wait to see it's outcome. BTW, I think your painted bags would look great in your art journal. Thank you for sharing your ideas with us. Hugs, Carol Schneider

[@49dragonflies]

Thanks so much Carol! I’m sure you can find these kind of bags on Etsy. ❤️

[@cindycuevas9328]

Such nice bags and what is it about the sound of them that we like so much! Its looking good so far. I get many brain blocks on some of the projects I do as well. Sometimes things come to you like crazy then you sit down to actually do it and somehow in the process its not going the way you wanted it to go. You are a gifted artist so I know this will come out beautifully in the end. Never give up....

[@49dragonflies]

Thanks so much Cindy! ❤️

[@danacolosimo5874]

Love your videos 😍❤️❤️ can’t wait to see the end results 😍😍 TFS 😘😘😘😘

[@junkjournalgeek]

I love seeing your process and am grateful that you share your ‘struggles’! I know it’ll turn out fab in the end. I would love to have a go at this. I will be collecting every paper bag that comes my way 😂

[@49dragonflies]

Thanks so much! ❤️

[@lauriesmith372]

Thanks for showing us! Looking forward to part 2.

[@janebrown7857]

I really enjoy watching your thought process! Can’t wait to see how this turns out!!

[@JacquouilleLaFripouille]

It’s going to be beautiful. I can’t wait to see the finished journal.

[@yarlanzey1159]

Loving this junk bag journal and look forward to see how it grows

[@racheljolley26352]

Well I just love what you have done already 🤩🏆👍🥰

[@hulla3637]

Yeaaah - I am soo looking forward to your next step in this very inspiring project - keep having fun sweetie 🤩

[@kristinaperinot7544]

FUN!!! Can’t wait to see part 2 😊❤️

[@reneesanchez7696]

Your video is very inspiring, how you continue to persevere through the process. Looking forward to what this project has for you. 💚💚💚

[@sherrrysparklynn]

I love your process!

[@kristinapaustian2094]

Very pretty so far!💖

[@debbieholley4145]

I Love the backgrounds of the painted bags ❣️

[@heatherparry3159]

I’m really looking forward to seeing the next steps in this! Thanks for taking us along in your process. It is very helpful.

[@vickinoeske1154]

Thank you for sharing your process. It is very helpful.

[@RoseD2016]

I can’t wait for the next video. 🤗🤗

[@pamistyle]

what a fun shape of a journal! LOVE IT!

[@donnaroyalty9780]

I like your persistence!

[@DeniseS-6867]

I enjoyed watching you start your paper bag junk journal. Can't wait to see what you do with this next.

[@k.susieroloff4801]

So far so good....interesting, but I know you’ll pull it off...😻

[@artzology]

I can’t wait to see your progress in your journal. So far, I love it 🥰

[@matildaenlund6679]

I’m fascinated by this journal. Can’t wait to see part 2! 😍

[@cixcix2098]

Want to see the next video of this journal!!!! Thank's ❤👍

[@teresemartinez6215]

I absolutely love the painted paper bags! The would make great journal covers!

[@kerry-lynnmartin8799]

Thank you for sharing the process with us. It really helps to see how you problem solve and adapt- it’s definitely part of the creative journey. I love your interesting paper bag collection. I’m really looking forward to your next installment

[@suzieq23ify]

Your bags are so pretty. I hope you will be able to eventually enjoy and love this project. I think we have all been where you are. I watched a paper bag journal by Carol Laws. She didn’t have many bags and most of them were very small.

[@marthagiza4884]

I love it so far

[@tavanetaylor98]

I enjoyed this process video! Your challenges actually made it so i had fewer challenges. Looking forward to part 2!!💙

[@debrafazzi3858]

Love this, amazing so far.🤩🤩🤩🤩🤩

[@turquoisetreasures4793]

I was also inspired by Rachel to make one of these ephemera holders on my channel, so really excited to see what you come up with Barbara, as I am always so inspired by your work too.

[@shellreinhart2632]

This is going to be so very cool .. and i love that you are sharing your oh no moments with us ... i am sure that happens in everyone's crafty space .. cant wait for the end result!!

[@kcueva313]

Very cool 👍

[@myhappyspace4533]

Keep going. I am sure it will turn out beautifully

[@evelynhughes951]

Fascinating!!!

[@LynneWilliams101]

Stunning selection of paperbags - on my!!! Looking forward to seeing your next steps.

[@doodahgurlie]

Cannot wait to see where you're taking this project. I love the idea already!

[@pauletteliddell2923]

Wow really a nice looking journal. Looking forward to seeing your next video. Thanks for sharing.👍

[@katherinec3463]

this was so much fun, even if it was painful for you! Thanks!

[@craftinginthemoonlight]

In my humble opinion, that is amazing! I love all your bags, and I could go a little nuts with that glue method! Love it!

[@christines3559]

I just love your style! :D

[@denised3157]

I like these. I have a whole drawer of paper bags, and found another package of brown ones I need to do something with, fabulos!

[@mariaconti9704]

Oh Barbara, I was with you during your struggle! I can’t wait to see where this is going. Happy New Year🎉🎊❤️🤗🥰😘

[@49dragonflies]

Thanks Maria! I appreciate the emotional support! Happy New Year! 🥰❤️

[@isobeldunn9152]

This is BRILLIANT 👏 l love it Barbara .......and l LOVED that you made me giggle with you 😍.....can't wait to see your next video!!!!!! 👌😘😘😘

[@Lorikneisler]

I’m loving this!

[@armandefrance701]

I am really loving watching you create this paper bag journal!! As I am doing some slow stitching, I have learnt more about the process of making a paper journal than I ever have in so many journal making videos. What inspiring ideas, the most fabulous mistakes, that turns magically into something you like!! I am loving the companionship of a familiar‘don’t think I like it’ along with ‘not sure what to do with it/fix it’ . It’s the first day of this new year and I’m completely inspired rather than a little overwhelmed. So thank you thank you for this, and for your company while I stitch…..pondering about all the paper bags I have gathered.

[@caroltanzi29]

Well Barbara: it was touch and go with this journal. However, I think this will be a very interesting look you’re creating. I’m definitely looking forward to part two of this video. 🚘 l from California

[@maryregan4099]

Like this idea

[@JoyfulMakesandFinds]

Great process video. The more "real" a video is, the more inspirational and helpful it is for me. You have an wonderful assortment of bags! The spine paper makes it look like a "Barbara" creation. Looking forward to part 2!

[@barbaracabrera207]

You have some great paper bags. Before junk journals, I never looked at bags with such love & interest! This is so unique. Excited to see what's next with this. Thx for video. Austin,TX USA

[@marybethschuiteman484]

Looking forward to part too....off to collect some bags....might take me a few days. Shopping day today, so maybe I will score some bags.

[@deniselini1366]

You’ve been looking at it for too long Barbara… I think it’s fabulous and eclectic!! Cant wait to see how it progresses!!😄🥰🥰

[@velvetspicer1962]

I love this!

[@ValTwineDeaner]

Happy New Year Barbara, and to everyone in Austria (1 of my favourite countries), and to everyone around the world. Thankyou for all your superb tutorials, you are the best teacher for sure. I love all your videos. This is great, thankyou for sharing it with us. All the best for 2022.

[@49dragonflies]

Aaaaw thanks so much, very flattering! Happy New Year! ❤️

[@user-ew8nc1sf7l]

I love that ❤

[@judiemjacobson4613]

What a trip you've taken this on. It's very good for us to see how you more professional journalist struggle sometimes too. Then it's easier for us do not get hard on ourselves period when things don't go like we planned. I'm really looking forward to the next video with this

[@49dragonflies]

Thanks for your kind feedback, Judie! I struggle a lot! 😃❤️

[@grahamfox931]

Morning Barbara, what an interesting binding to the journal. I am a sure that you will figure out how to decorate the journal in your own unique style. This is going to be a lovely challenge to start of 2022 and I know you will pull it off, I have every faith in you. See you for coffee on Sunday, Blessings and hugs from Cape Town Diana PS. Love the colours for the packets, it is so very pretty, all the colours are muted and go together so well.

[@49dragonflies]

Thanks so much Diana! ❤️

[@AzaleaLuna]

I really like this bag journal idea. I like the use of paint. You could make a totally separate journal with those bags you painted. I think I will try it and use my gel plate to add color and texture. I was surprised about the binding. I didn't think I would like it, but it looks good. I love gator mouth squishy journals. When I see one I want to hold it and squish it together and listen to all the papers and see what is in it. :D I'm looking forward to part two.

[@lauraforrest4261]

I love the painted bags and the marks you made on them! I hope you come back to them!

[@heathersullivan8494]

Barbara, it’s nice to know that not everything comes easy to you. That we all have moments when our processes don’t necessarily work. The most inspiring thing to me is that you don’t quit and you find a way. I’m sure that this journal will be amazing just like most everything you do. Just keep swimming!! ☺️

[@49dragonflies]

Thanks so much for your emotional support, Heather! ❤️

[@tonyashatley5040]

What a cute idea. I love that you took us with you as you thought through things! Loved the ones you painted/stamped (love that tree!) they will look beautiful whatever you decide!

[@49dragonflies]

Aaaw thanks so much Tonya! ❤️