Back to Basics - How to Make a Quick & Easy Junk Journal Pt 1

[@charlottecccrochet8831]

Thank you Tina! Found this video now because I am starting out journaling and this was really helpful to me! Hugs from Charlotte

[@deborahcade2586]

I absolutely adore your style! Your digis are so versatile and reasonably priced. For a newbie like me your kits give me a wonderful result I wouldn't have otherwise. Thank you for your great videos and kits!

[@yelena86]

This is an excellent video series, it’s perfect for a newbie like me. Thanks for sharing, very much appreciated 👍✌️🙏❤️

[@lindatucci4488]

You're ideas are awesome for me. I'm just beginning my journal journey!

[@shabbydabbydoodah]

Yay, I am thrilled that you are finding some things helpful x

[@megansmedia9034]

Is tyvek the same as book mending tape? Thanks for another great video. To the person who wasted their time pressing the thumbs down, I pity you, your life must be void of something. Tina has found her calling here and we appreciate her work, if you don't there's loads of other stuff you could do that would have a more positive impact on yourself and the world. Spreading negativity hurts you more than anyone else.

[@shabbydabbydoodah]

Oh thank you so much Megan, I really appreciate your kindness and yes, why people feel the need to spread negativity is just a complete mystery. Onto more positive things, I am not sure about the book mending tape tbh, I have never used that, but I will have to look it up x

[@robinsutton4952]

Megan Brain Tyvek is like the plastic bubble wrap type envelopes you get from say Amazon or Post Office. It’s also used as a moisture barrier in construction. I hope that helps?

[@sherryrector2275]

Tina I love the fact that you suggest if you are new use what scrapbook papers etcetera on hand.

[@deborahsmith5036]

Thanks for this video Tina. I’m not a newbie but as an old hand we sometimes forget simple is sweet. We can get carried away by all the supplies available when only a few simple everyday things and a couple of digis make just as nice a journal. I also really appreciate the comments from your subbies, I learn such a lot from them as well. 😁💕

[@chaselip]

Very well done. Like how easy you make it look. Thank you a Tina for the tutorial.💕💕💕

[@bettybutler1686]

Thank you for simplistic process! Newbie here. Binge watching since October. Cleared out a child's room and rehabbed it into grannys attic studio. Overthinking, over doing it. Now I'm ready to dip my toe in this pool. Thanks again!!!

[@shabbydabbydoodah]

Oh that’s fantastic to hear, have fun dipping your toes in x

[@palhsscrap]

I love your Way of thinking when you do your videos ❤️ And I love your work alot 😘

[@ritabillington2370]

A great video covering the basics so well Thanks so much ❤️

[@bentekrautwald6475]

I admire you for just cutting with your sissors into the paper. Without measuring or overthinking. I would love to come to that state. 🙂

[@shabbydabbydoodah]

Big scissors definitely help x

[@cathiespalding5311]

Looking beautiful....can't wait to see what you are doing for the cover

[@kathrynhelm4176]

What a nice change from the “stuffed” journals we see. I love your architectural pages! It’s really quite lovely in its simplicity. Great video Tina. Thanks.

[@shirleykathan-sayess5764]

Excellent! We forget we can make a beautiful simple journal. ❤️ Shirley

[@shabbydabbydoodah]

Thank you so much Shirley, yes I agree, it’s just so easy to over complicate things isn’t it? X

[@loriericks3243]

Thank you for all the time you are willing to spend in teaching your many talents. You do amazing work. Love this. So much information.

[@faithgilfillan4777]

My problem in getting to make a journal at all, is, I don't have access to computer printer pages. So I went out and bought some pretty papers of different sorts all on clearance and I have just started to coffee dye and food color dye as well. Thank you for this simple series. I really do appreciate you. Blessings.

[@yvettesimpson1096]

I really love your videos. You make everything look so easy xxxxxxxx

[@brandythompson6544]

I really like this series- what a grand idea!! Even those of us who have been making journals for a while can learn from this- bringing it back to basics!!

[@rickiwalker6081]

I completely understand! While I LOVE a chunky journal they do tend to get a little crazy! But it's so hard to stop when your working on them! I just started one that I have told myself is going to be more "simple". Hopefully watching your video will help me keep it under control!

[@shabbydabbydoodah]

Lol, I know what you mean x

[@minnymelo]

Thank you so much for your freebies. Your teaching ang the beautiful kits . I went to look last night and was just blown away. So many beautiful kits. It was so hard to choose. So I know that I will be back again. Thanks so much, You are awesome

[@shabbydabbydoodah]

Oh thank you so much Melody x

[@sherylsantoro]

Love the way you arranged your pages. The simplicity of this journal is gorgeous!

[@KD-yy6on]

Love love love so nice to see basic starter journal something different and how lovely it creates into something so nice yes Tina

[@laurettechandlerthevintage3022]

Great idea to take us back to basics, good reminder and great for a first time journal maker too! Be safe and well! 💚🌿💚🌿💚

[@shabbydabbydoodah]

I definitely struggled when first making journals with thinking of ways to fill them, hopefully this will help inspire those just starting x

[@Fit_Kitty]

Thank you so much for this series. It is just what I need to get going again. I like how your journal looks. I can use your free kit, very grateful.

[@ScrappydooSueCrafts]

Thank you so much for this tutorial. It is just what I needed as a beginner. X

[@shabbydabbydoodah]

That’s fantastic Sue x

[@donnasmith9042]

Exactly what I needed... As you know I'm a newbie to Junk Journaling and getting started is very hard for me, but to he honest, collecting things to make a journal is fun also...lol...Thank you Tina.. have a wonderful day and stay healthy... My son has just informed me he has the virus... If you don't hear from me it's because Mom's do what they have to do... Wish me luck... 🤗

[@lauravasquez169]

Love and prayers for you and your son Donna...❤❤❤

[@donnasmith9042]

@@lauravasquez169 Thank you so much, prayers are definitely what's needed... Bless you and your family.. stay safe. 🤗

[@jbwest4618]

Donna Smith I will keep your family in my prayers.

[@donnasmith9042]

@@jbwest4618 Thank you so much..That's very kind of you..I pray everyone stays home and stays healthy..🤗

[@donnasmith9042]

@Fog Dogma Thank you for your words of encouragement, they are helpful.. I must keep a positive attitude...Take care and stay healthy..🤗

[@lauragaudry3402]

Simplicity can be stunning all on its own. Thank you for keeping the videos coming. I am sure we are all watching more than ever these crazy days! I have not used Tyvek but really like double sided carpet tape sold at hardware stores. It is inexpensive, comes in various widths and works really well. Hugs and blessings, 🤗❤️

[@shabbydabbydoodah]

I have never used the carpet tape, but a couple of other ladies have also mentioned it, so it’s time I look it up x

[@leahwolfe8999]

Thank you for going back to basics! I have mostly been collecting supplies as I'm intimidated by the creating! Asked for a scrap of tyvek at a construction site and they gave me a huge piece, 4 ft x 2 ft!

[@shabbydabbydoodah]

Oh wow, that was great thinking to ask at a construction site for some of their Tyvek x

[@deborahsmith5036]

Lucky you, what a great and daring idea. I’d be too scared to approach them. I dint think they use tyvek here in construction and it’s expensive to buy. Well done👍🏻

[@fraserkdm]

Loved this back to basics as I am relatively new to this. I have made tons of ephemera but yet have not completed a journal.

[@pamkennedy4731]

Yes, I followed your lead into simplicity and enjoyed it very much!...thanks so much...!

[@janetvisochi-baum7572]

what a wonderful video Tina - i love these pages - looks so pretty TFS xx

[@Cyrilmc222004]

Thank you so much Tina, that’s really really helpful and useful, and I really really appreciate your time and effort to bring this to us all.. And I really really appreciate all that you’ve done to keep us entertained throughout this very very difficult time. To the three people who gave the negative 👎, why ❓. If you can’t be positive, don’t be negative, especially to this really really lovely lovely Lady, who’s doing her level best to help us all throughout this worrying and difficult time. Tina xxx Mags

[@shabbydabbydoodah]

Oh thank you so much Mags, I really appreciate your kindness. I hope you are staying safe and well x

[@Solaeandcraft]

Tyvek seems very handy to have. I love your idea of going back to more simpler journal💖💕

[@lorrainedurgee1761]

Fantastic video for beginners & someone that wants a fast journal - thank you for thinking about crafters that need to things simple & plain ,then later add extras....to any journal...

[@donnaquick5173]

Video really helpful. Love your work. I have learned so much from you.

[@shabbydabbydoodah]

Thank you so much Donna, I am really pleased that you found this helpful x

[@cheryldebeer1090]

Gosh I love that, I am very new to this and I seem to have got very complicated and I love your word “continuity” ,

[@karenlulay]

I like this and let's us know how simple is beautiful too.

[@maraca5797]

I am so glad you are doing this! Such a great idea to keep it simple, and in time, we can add more. I'm so glad you're explaining the paper weight as well. Thank you!🌷

[@hummerklein2567]

Love your work your so mesmerizing

[@charlottebeseke5596]

Doilies can be made by cutting sometging similar to a round snowflake.

[@RoseD2016]

Love these pages, xx

[@hilarylowe2568]

So true i keep looking but never know where to statt

[@cinziagirelli7939]

wow.. I think I could actually make a nice journal... you explained it well and encouraged me... thanks :)

[@shabbydabbydoodah]

That’s fantastic, have fun making your journal x

[@vivienneparfitt2002]

Thanks for a good video you have a lot of talent thank you for doing lots of videos I'm sure it helps lots of people in these difficult times best wishes Vivienne from Tasmania xx

[@deborahsmith5036]

Vivienne Parfitt hello.👋🏻 Tasmania is our favourite place, we’re grey nomads and Tassie was the first place we went, we bought a one way ticket and stayed nearly 3 years. Unfortunately we had to come home because of family illness. Missing Tassie and all the friends we made there.💕

[@cindyridinger8661]

Good ideas. Beautiful kit papers.

[@bobbipearcey2059]

SO well SAID Megan Brain ❣️❣️❣️ Can you IMAGINE living in a world like “that” 🤔 I am a ‘newbie’ at this and it TRULY amazes me how people come on here and share their wonderful knowledge to people like ME who didn’t even know that paper had a “weight” ...OR a “name” ....aka “A4 sheets”....or that there was another MEANING for the word “card” OTHER THAN a birthday card or a Christmas card 🤦‍♀️🙄 It’s taken me quite a while to learn the “language” FIRST ...HA😂 Happy EASTER ...and stay safe everyone ❣️

[@shabbydabbydoodah]

Oh thank you so much Bobbi, I hope you are having fun in this new world of junk journals x

[@judigullett9060]

I have trouble finishing my journals and have 4 or 5 that need finishing. Maybe I should go simpler and actually finish something.

[@sherryrector2275]

Judi Gullett-BitsysBaubles I have the same problem. I think we need to suit them to what we create. Use the digitals but if you are trying to create and follow the examples set within the videos it’s hard because you may not have everything they have and it may not inspire your creativity. My best work was when I went to things I had saved that I loved and created my own simple tags. Hope this helps.

[@shabbydabbydoodah]

Lol, yes it sometimes gets that way doesn’t it? We try to outdo ourselves by adding more and more stuff, or fancy pockets etc, but sometimes simple can be just as nice (something I need to remember too) x

[@shabbydabbydoodah]

Great advice Sherry x

[@sherryrector2275]

Tina your style suits you. Don’t you dare change. I’m just telling you what I thought. Here is where I thought the lace would be better right hand bottom corner but on the backside peeking down to show below the right front. You put it there then moved it. That’s why I said it because it didn’t detract from the butterfly which you liked and me too. I thought it over shadowed the butterfly in such a small place

[@kathyseek6087]

Beautiful journal pages! About the Tyvek, in USA you can find tyvek envelopes. I bought a pkg of Tyvek sheets from Amazon over a year ago. Then I would just cut with paper cutter and glue it down with a polymer based gel medium or an excellent glue. It's much cheaper that way. 😀.

[@shabbydabbydoodah]

Oh thank you Kathy, I will look this up because maybe we have them here also x

[@Bluebird_Legacy]

Yes! I do agree. While all of the elaborate details are gorgeous, it is overwhelming to a newbie Journal maker.

[@Melinda-S]

This looks like a fun new series! Thanks!

[@jackielubeck]

Hi Tina - I worked in an art supply store where I learned about all those products and it was great. Just to be sure, about paper weight and “gsm”: photocopy paper is usually 80 grams though some was/is 70. Simple drawing paper for kids is 120 grams. Better drawing paper and card stock is 160 grams, there is 180 grams blocks as well. And heavy drawing paper is 240 grams which is the beginning of cardboard. Is this the same as what you call GSM? Love to craft with you. Jackie

[@shabbydabbydoodah]

Thank you for the info on the paper types and weights, yes the gsm relates to the weight of the paper also x

[@deborahsmith5036]

Thanks Jackie, that explanation was really useful.💐

[@lauravasquez169]

Back to basics... I am thinking that I really need one to write in. I like an easy project and I will be stamping on white tissue paper from napkins. I will make a few more writing spots in different sizes. Much love ❤❤❤

[@shabbydabbydoodah]

Yes, sometimes it’s easy to forget that simple can be just as beautiful isn’t it? Love to you and yours also x

[@kathmcmillen3217]

Wonderful video Tina! Hugs!

[@lalagamma4452]

Super easy and extquisit Tina❣️TFS,be safe❣️🐇🧡🐞💙🐌💛🍄🕉️🦋💚🌻💜

[@sherrig5829]

I am just starting to watch and as with Judi Guillett-BitsysBaubles I can make my journals but do not ever decorate them I just don't think I understand how to pull it all together and it seems the more Videos I watch (ephemera making etc) the more confused I am. I love your videos! thank you.

[@shabbydabbydoodah]

I felt really overwhelmed when first starting because of the huge amount of different styles out there. I think now I would say, just remember that there are no rules with junk journals, make them as you wish, as per your taste and style and they will turn out beautiful x

[@fabienne4146]

Hello from France . Thanks you for all your video !!! Very interesting starter... ... could you talk about différents glue ? ? Which is the best for paper with paper ? With fabric? With lace? With plastic? Thanks a lot, and stay safe.

[@shabbydabbydoodah]

Hi from France, just have to say you have the most beautiful country, we absolutely love France. I tend to use a wet pva type glue on the whole, it’s called Anita’s Tacky glue for sticking papers, then Beecons 3in1 glue for sticking the fabric pieces. I also love using my hot glue gun, as it is so quick and easy. Hope this helps x

[@fabienne4146]

Shabbydabbydoodah Merci beaucoup !! France is a also a social strange country....many people are always « against », they don’t realized how we are happy to live here.... during all these srange days whith Covid outside, your videos are my favorite passion..... thanks for that. Best regards.

[@laynagilbert4450]

I'm a total beginner. What's the limestone thing mentioned? :) also can you dye papers just using distress ink? Do I need any sort of mat so I don't stain everything? Also I was looking on your website at your fave supplies but the only link that worked was the small favourites one :)

[@mandyd446385]

Hello Tina dear! I love this kit! What size are your envelopes you used for the cover? Also...what kind of printer is best for printer for printing out your digis? Inkjet or laser?

[@shabbydabbydoodah]

Thank you Amanda, I use an inkjet x

[@ejej1964]

Where do I find these digital beautiful paper. Such beautiful papers.

[@shabbydabbydoodah]

Thank you so much Ema, they are in my Etsy, called Awesome architecture x

[@differenttakethanmost]

Instead of saying “it’s going to be basic” at least 17 times... perhaps a quick show of the finished product either at the very beginning or at the end so we know what we’re working toward. So so many of these (not just this channel) do the project step by step but never show the whole thing- and that is a huge help in the process: knowing what it’s gonna’ (sort of) look like in the end. Love the back-to-basics idea- always always a good thing 👍🏼✂️🎨

[@cassfonnesbeck8057]

I love your architectural papers. I wish you had show how to bind it. The rest is just decorating.

[@shabbydabbydoodah]

Thank you, I have binding tutorials on both my Flights of Fancy playlist and my Gosford Green playlist x

[@luwandaartrelle4250]

I used the envelopes I get from Amazon to make my junk journal cover.

[@vonieisenbeis5432]

so glad u did this journal...i have thrown away allllllllllll of the ones i've made as i didn't like how they looked. this one looks right up my ally of what i was looking for. are you going to leave the front and back plain? did u put in about 12 pages?

[@vonieisenbeis5432]

i want to start mine right away as have 2 people really wanting one but dont want to make one. sorry about either all caps or incorrect punctuation.... i always have a dog on my lap

[@shabbydabbydoodah]

Oh that’s fantastic, I am so pleased this was helpful. Yes there were approximately 12 pages xx

[@janaruhmann4315]

What kind of copy paper do you use? I love your videos. I watch them every nite. I have learned so much from watching you.

[@shabbydabbydoodah]

Oh thank you so much. I tend to use a mix of regular copy paper, 160gsm and 200gsm. The copy paper is just 80gsm x

[@fred98877]

I have heard you say you have an HP printer. I do too, but can’t get it to print to the edge. I always have a white lip on all 4 sides. Is there a trick I am missing?

[@shabbydabbydoodah]

You might find this interesting kzbin.info/www/bejne/eoPEf36grMiCgrM, obviously all printers are different, so you might have to look around for your settings, but hopefully this will give you a starting point x

[@MadCatLady9]

Oh Tina, I had to get this kit right away, it’s just wonderful! I do have a question tho, Which kit are those lovely flowers you used in? They work perfectly with the new kit!! 🥰

[@shabbydabbydoodah]

Oh thank you, the flowers are from my 4 page roses digi, and also my 2 pages of roses x

[@whitneykosters9102]

The comment before mine that mentions having many unfinished journals hits home for me. Why do you suppose we do that? 🤔

[@shabbydabbydoodah]

Lol, I think our minds are just brimming with ideas that we can’t wait to start on x

[@jaminaday6334]

Hello, how is this paper kit called? I can't find it on your Etsy shop.

[@shabbydabbydoodah]

This is from my awesome architecture kit, it is in my shop, so sorry but I can’t seem to share the link here x

[@nonstopmom8185]

There is a "no name" brand of Tyvek that is much cheaper. Found on Amazon.

[@shabbydabbydoodah]

Thank you, I will check it out x

[@bommake1]

thank you soooooooo much

[@IrkallaC]

I'd really like to give this a go but I'm really confused. Maybe someone could point me to the "Too stupid for the basics, basics" something that covers stuff like what kind of printer to use inkjet or laser, do you tea/coffee stain the paper before or after? That sort of thing.

[@shabbydabbydoodah]

Definitely not too stupid for the basics. I use an inkjet printer, and since using the HP Instant Ink program, I find that I can coffee dye after printing. You might enjoy my Flights of Fancy series kzbin.info/aero/PL2Agn_zOEKJXcuFh7XHKF3TLE5TcNfLl4 Which covers more information about starting your journal x

[@IrkallaC]

@@shabbydabbydoodah interesting, I also have the instant ink program, but all my previous experience with inkjet was it bled like crazy when wet. Thank you for the response, I'll check out the other series.

[@janetteneave568]

Have you got a group on facebook?

[@shabbydabbydoodah]

No I haven’t, I hardly ever go on fb, I should try and set one up x

[@janetteneave568]

@@shabbydabbydoodah it would be nice for people to share their makes from your tutorials

[@vonieisenbeis5432]

TYVEK ENVELOPES WORK GREAT TO ENFORCE THE SPINE AND CHEAPER THAN THE TAPE.

[@wt30001]

When working on white, like envelopes it would be helpful to show work on a dark background. Not trying to be ugly but I couldn’t see what you were doing and I am interested. Please don’t fuss at me I have very low vision but still want to learn new things.

[@shabbydabbydoodah]

I understand, I have my lovely new mat which is a black background which will hopefully improve the vision x

[@GwendolynsDabbledoosies]

👍🏽❤️

[@pattieleechristman4811]

Watched 3times lol

[@shabbydabbydoodah]

Wow, thank you x

[@kathrynbooth1094]

Thumbs down!!!! Remember bambi if you can't say something nice go away. Everything you share with us is amazing thank you. X

[@shabbydabbydoodah]

Oh thank you so much Kathryn x

[@jacquelinehardouin9771]

Hello