Christmas Journal from a Padded Mailer / Easy Junk Journal Tutorial / How to Make a Junk Journal

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I hope you enjoy this VERY chatty and very simple junk journal tutorial made using an old padded mailer. I know we all love to purchase from Amazon and have tons of these mailers laying around so lets upcycle them into primitive, vintage style junk journals.This is the main tutorial but I will be posting more Shorts here on KZbin showing howe I embellish and decorate this journal to finish it it! I love trying to keep things easy peasy, if you have any questions about how to make this journal just leave them in the comments below:) Happy Christmas crafting!
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[@shariidriggins3686]

I’m going to give this a try. I’ve been trying to find the right cover for my journal and this is it.

[@patricelavender858]

Love this...i was born in the 50's and it reminds me of my childhood christmas...so retro

[@lisagiuliani8167]

I'm OBSESSED with this journal!!! It's wonderful!! ❤

[@tinaparks9342]

Love. I only sew once - I've thought about twice...

[@kathylupfernielsen265]

Love this idea....and I usually just sew once, but may try the double...

[@user-ks3yf5bu3s]

I have wanted to learn to make a junk journal and I think I will start with a Christmas journal-- Loved this!!

[@Jessica_Brocious]

I sew them in twice as well!! Just out of habit lol

[@AprilGriffin]

I love that center paper with the photo! ❤

[@carolynspapertherapy]

I really love this and have set aside a mailer so I can make one. I also love primitive but have been doing mostly shabby chic. Ready for a change!

[@melanievando2040]

I love things done with Kraft paper.

[@thriftyday]

Oh me too! Feels Christmas-y too!

[@nancivessells1909]

Your journal turned out so cute. I will definitely return to see what else you've done to it. TFS

[@thriftyday]

Thank you! It’s gotten so full! I’ll have to do a flip through soon 🌼

[@csanchez1020]

I loved this. I also love the mailers because they make a wonderful sound!

[@melissafleming2812]

I love your easy-breezy style and look forward to how you decorate this journal!

[@thriftyday]

Thank you so much for watching! I love keeping things super easy😃

[@rosalindmartz6585]

This is such a cool process that you're using. I feel it's a no stress way. That you for sharing.

[@debbiesjournals4550]

Love the way you put this together. What a great way to use up those mailers! I love what you said about trying something outside your wheelhouse stretches you creatively. What a great thought!

[@thriftyday]

thank you so much!! I was so happy I did too! It was so fun and I can't wait to make another non christmas one maybe:))

[@sarasaby7449]

Oh, so adorable ❤.

[@annettetrent1105]

I loved it. Christmas is one of my most favorite time of the year.

[@MorganPlans]

This turned out SO CUTE!!! I love that Santa and his rosy cheeks ☺ Thanks for sharing!!!

[@thriftyday]

Thank you so much! I love it too!! Thanks for watching 🎅🏼

[@magdalensartworld9116]

Wow! what a cool journal cover... it looks pretty like one I'm actually trying to make with similar Santa Claus head I printed on glossy paper & decorated more, on front cover.. I Love it, really fun!!!!

[@stacylinn3102]

This is way cool..I always save my packaging too so this is happening this weekend 🙌🏽 thanks for sharing 🥰

[@terriwilbanks9748]

Thank you!

[@texgal1331]

I love this so much. I must try it. Also, I only sew once. I use a thick embroidery thread.

[@evelyndavis5999]

This, it is so cool I love vintage grudge journals, beautiful !!!

[@jackiewhite6446]

Really cute. Thanks for sharing your process.

[@pinkcastle661]

I love this and I’ve never created a journal, this one looks like a way to start. Thank you for sharing

[@DawnTunis]

I really enjoyed this video because I had a paper mailer like yours and knew I wanted to use it and you just showed me how to do so. Thank you. I have always only done once sewing in my signature but I dont think it holds it we over time so now I am going to do it twice lol

[@luvlyloops]

❤❤ i dig it friend!! 🎉🎉❤❤

[@triciamcna8157]

Thank you so much for doing this junk journal tutorial! I watch you all the time and I am subscribed to you but I just don’t comment. I LOVE making junk journals. It is such a great hobby and when I fill them, like my December daily and put all of our pictures in and journal my husband just loves it. He will go back years and look at them. Journals are such a great keepsake. Our oldest son (32 yrs old) just got married and I am in the process of making them a wedding junk journal. It’s a challenge for sure, but a lot of fun. Happy Thanksgiving to you and your family from my family. Happy journaling, hugs and blessings

[@thriftyday]

Oh how fun!! A wedding junk journal, how exciting!!! Congratulations to your family!!!!

[@sheliaporter6795]

This padded journal is beautiful and fun! I love it. ❤😊

[@lauraclaiborne7477]

LOVE,LOVE,LOVE! So cute.❤

[@slh0520007]

Love 🎅🏼Love 🎅🏼 Love 🎅🏼

[@sharonm9890]

So cute! Love this style of journal. Thank you so much for sharing.

[@trishabaran1521]

Well ! You go girl! I absolutely 💯 love 💕 this . I’m starting on one tomorrow 4 sure. Thank you for sharing this with the rest of us 🦋

[@Barbarachocolate1956]

I loooooove it! You are going to have a blast decorating the inside.

[@csk5654]

I LOVE this! Retro 50's Christmas is my jamb! Can't wait for the decorating/ephemera for this! I only sew my signatures once. TYFS Cindy 😊

[@thriftyday]

Oh me too!! So fun! Thanks for watching Cindy😃

[@aktarango]

Adorable 🥰

[@faymeowsiumo]

I love this journal! what a great way to repurpose the mailer!

[@thriftyday]

Thank you so much!!

[@designsbylu5603]

I love your style and how you make everything look so simple. I will be following along with your process and saving padded mailers!

[@thriftyday]

I appreciate this really sweet comment! Thank you so much😃

[@racheljolley26352]

Wow, I absolutely LOVE your awesome journal, just my cup of tea what I like to create! Thank you 🥰🏆🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿

[@thriftyday]

Love hearing that and thanks for watching 😃

[@lesliespeers2739]

ADORABLE!! Can't wait to see more!! Hugs * L

[@thriftyday]

Thank you so much !! It’s a fun little creative journey 🎅🏼

[@TheEclecticCottage]

Cute simple journal … I have never even thought about sewing the signature in twice.

[@thriftyday]

Thanks! I tend to overdo everything lol

[@lorettavalmorbida7793]

This journal is so cute.

[@julielakey594]

Omg I love this so much!!! So adorable. Thanks for sharing 😊

[@thriftyday]

You are so welcome and thank YOU for watching 😃

[@joanwebster4413]

This is my first time seeing you, just found you… I love, love this journal, it’s my grungy style❤❤❤❤

[@pameladouglas5193]

I absolutely am in love with this!

[@pcosmom]

I love using padded envelopes as a base for journals! Also, I've only ever sewn the binding once. Ive never had a problem.

[@tinar3045]

I had the same experience with Joann s. Got all my items in separate shipments and still didn't get everything I ordered. I will never order from them again. I am loving your Christmas journal.

[@lindanoreika893]

I think it is adorable!

[@melanievando2040]

I only sew once.

[@dawnhiggins6802]

I sew once love this!!!

[@lindamcarthur1407]

New to your channel. Very lovely and explained well. On my 4th journal ever and always looking for new ideas. Made them for 3 ladies so far now this one will be for my son in law as he will be laid up after a surgery. I figured why not and am adding lots of fun things and photos. Just subscribed. to your channel.

[@sunfish4]

I just love this JJ. can't wait to see the complete.

[@Floss0]

Love your padded envelope junk journal. Very nice idea! ❤

[@bettywebster7904]

#replay. Love this! New subscriber

[@terrygouvin2576]

I absolutely love this!

[@thriftyday]

Thank you so much!!!

[@ginarogers5582]

I absolutely LOVE THIS!!! Especially the style of vintage and nothing has to be ‘perfect’. Can’t wait to see how you decorate the inside!!!

[@darlenepinnell2257]

Love it! and so timely. I was just starting a 12 Days of Christmas journal using a mailer and needed a little inspiration! Thanks so much!!!

[@thriftyday]

Wonderful! I bet a 12 days of Christmas journal will be so fun to create♥️♥️♥️

[@susietruelove3657]

This is so my style love love love it

[@Carolyncarolynisaacmsncom]

Absolutely adorable!

[@pamobryan5455]

So pretty! Thank you!!!!!

[@sheliaporter6795]

This journal is gorgeous!❤😊

[@sandyharris8767]

wow i love this journal thank you

[@FromRVtoCrafts]

😍 love it so much!!!!

[@clairevancott8046]

Love the idea of using the eyelets and double the binding...

[@lindabosico835]

Absolutely loved this video!

[@carolhensen8005]

Soooo cute…..

[@thriftyday]

thank you!!

[@kcueva313]

That is such a super cute idea, love it! 👍🏻

[@lorariffle177]

I love it,it's such a great idea.🎅

[@thriftyday]

Thank you! 😊

[@artistgrly]

This is fantastic!! Love it so much!! Hugs ❤

[@beapatterson6829]

Loved it, sooo cute!

[@sunshinegirl8214]

Just found your channel. That journal is cute as can be! Merry Christmas!!

[@CupcakesChainsawsCrafting]

I adore this style and cannot wait to make something similar (it may just be a winter theme since Xmas is coming so soon!). Thank you so much for the inspiration! I just had to subscribe! :) - Kathryn

[@sophiemsmply4you572]

Absolutely love this!!!😊❤

[@margieclements6177]

I love it! So stinking cute ❤

[@AllThingsPretty3]

Amazing tutorial! ❤

[@thriftyday]

Thank you! 😊

[@terrieneilson403]

Very cute journal. I only sew once😊 Just subscribed to your channel🇨🇦

[@wandanmarble]

Oh my word. I love how your journal is turning out. You’re inspiring me to try your process. I’m a bit intimidated to create a full journal and your process made it easy to understand and follow. TFS

[@lildee_w6254]

Love love love this 😍😍

[@joanclairehughes4218]

Absolutely darling !!! You can't help but smile at that wonderful vintage Santa..Just started following you on Inst and YT. So glad I did. Many thanks..💚

[@bullethill9383]

It is so sweet 😊 it is perfect 😍

[@susandeininger3801]

Love

[@carolm9451]

Love it! 💜💜💜 Hope to see the embellishing, if it's on KZbin, don't have instagram or tiktok 🙁

[@tribet2006]

So cute

[@brendadorgan6929]

Beautiful

[@lettym1238]

Is the Santa napkin vintage?? I love all the styles of ur junk journals.

[@sueweddell9143]

I just found you and this video is awesome 👏🏻

[@shannonelliott4046]

I LOVE IT!...I LOVE ANYTHING VINTAGE, AND THAT JOURNAL IS ADORABLE!❤ THANK YOU FOR SHARING.

[@marjo_loves_art]

Love it!!

[@thriftyday]

Glad you like it!l thanks for watching 🥳

[@topcropper]

I love this so much. I am using October Afternoon making merry papers & ephemera. I love the Santa on those napkins. Super cute!!! Can’t wait to see how you embellish it!!

[@user-bk9jn1ng1w]

Nice

[@susansheartstrings]

Hi new subscriber! Wonderful tutorial! Enjoyed watching your process. Your cover looks awesome with the Santa 🎅 napkin. Hugs ❤

[@tammyhale9462]

Stunning!!❤❤❤

[@thriftyday]

Thank you so much Tammy!!

[@rebeccajanemae]

Love this 💜

[@CraftyCleo97]

Thank you for always making tutorials that are adorable, low stress and easy to follow. Now only to find the time to try it! 😅❤

[@thriftyday]

You are so welcome! And yes, time is always the issue for me too😩🤣

[@MeredithHenning]

SO SO CUTE!!! I love that Santa napkin, it is just so nostalgic and adorable! Thanks for your awesome tutorial, I bought some of that brown tape too!! Have a great evening xoxo

[@thriftyday]

Thank you Meredith! Isn’t it fun?? I feel like it’s the tape I always reach for now😃

[@MeredithHenning]

Can't wait to use it!! xo@@thriftyday

[@beckymills9284]

Love it 😊😊❤

[@tenshizara5557]

Love it 💕

[@marshakopeika9671]

Love it❣️❣️❣️❣️

[@thriftyday]

Thank you so much!!

[@tookielou6]

You’ve done it again!! Another great project! I’m going to make one, love it❤

[@aminihobby-kelley]

I love it!

[@barbaranoble9748]

I’m new to your channel and thoroughly enjoyed this tutorial! I’m looking forward to the decorating part! I have so many of these mailers and it’s time to use them! Thanks so much for the inspiration Leah!