🎨 DIY Mini Journal from Dollar Store Envelopes! 💌 Budget-Friendly Junk Journal Tutorial

[@rhondamueller1651]

I admire how you pushed through and overcame obstacles with the recording, then with envelope shortage. That was just as valuable as the tutorial itself. 😊 I think inking the edges of papers before you glue them down would look cool too. Great project. I think I’ll try making one for a friend that is going on a trip to New York City, this will be a great holder of receipts, tickets and memories.

[@ravenvintageca]

I'm glad you got something out of the process part of the video, as well as the project itself! I love inking and most always do, just would have made this video so looooong.

[@SR416a]

Kind of like sewing a duvet cover, and going round three sides of a queen size sheet and finding your bobbin ran out after the first three inches! Such is life. 🇨🇦

[@ravenvintageca]

OH, that made me laugh out loud! 😂 Thanks for watching!

[@iluvtojournal]

It is always nice to mention where we crafters live. I live north of Toronto 🇨🇦. Envelopes are inexpensive and that is a bonus when making a cute journal. Fun pockets, tucks and belly bands. Thanks for your perseverance 💌

[@ravenvintageca]

I’m so glad you enjoyed the video! Envelopes are a great option for journal crafting! I'm always amazed at how far around the globe the junk journal community reches but it's always nice to meet fellow Ontario crafters! Thanks for watching!

[@triciat342]

❤...I also appreciate your great tip about using a sharpie to mark your punch so you can align it accurately..👍

[@ravenvintageca]

Glad it was helpful! I will take and use any tip to make my life easier!

[@sallysmith2937]

What a great idea to use envelopes! I like the colors and love that two hole ribbon closure. Thanks for sharing.

[@ravenvintageca]

You're so welcome! 😊 I'm glad you like the ribbon closure.

[@pennidudley1632]

Thank you for sharing the mini envelope journal.

[@ravenvintageca]

You're so welcome! I hope you give it a try!

[@LyndaWilkinson]

Very very enjoyable to watch and this feels like a quick and beautiful little journal make. Thank you so much for sharing, Kathy

[@ravenvintageca]

You're so welcome! I'm glad you enjoyed it! Thanks for watching, Lynda!

[@kuttfam0191]

Thank you for this video! I am going to make one to use as a reminder of gifts I’ve bought and who I bought them for.

[@ravenvintageca]

That's a great idea! I hope it works out! Thanks for watching!

[@bridgetjones8339]

Great tutorial and very cute project. Bless you for carrying on and thx for the trimming tip!❤ great gift to a fellow journalist

[@ravenvintageca]

You're so welcome! I'm glad you liked the trimming tip! 😊 Everything is "fixable" in junk journaling!

[@lisabenincasa7268]

This would also be great for the money envelope system. Thank you for that great idea, I'm going to try it out. 😊

[@ravenvintageca]

I'm glad you liked the idea! It's always fun to repurpose things, especially for a budget-friendly project! And how appropriate for your idea for a money envelope system! Love it! Thanks for sharing!

[@deboraclark259]

Oh, I like that so much more, with color 😊❤

[@ravenvintageca]

I'm so glad it made you smile! 😊

[@deboraclark259]

@@ravenvintageca Thank you

[@carlettasharp5821]

Thank you for sharing this detailed video! ❤ I'm looking forward to making one for me and 3 for great granddaughters.

[@ravenvintageca]

You're so welcome! I think your great granddaughters will love these!

[@joannefrers9032]

Super cute! You made the process so easy. Definitely making one.

[@ravenvintageca]

I'm so glad you liked it! I hope you enjoy making yours!

[@Thegenealogycrafter]

Great idea and easy to make. I made one this afternoon. Thanks for the suggestion.

[@ravenvintageca]

Thanks Donna! I'm so glad you tried it!

[@marylopez7663]

Thanks. Your instructions are easy to follow. I will be making some for my family and friends.

[@ravenvintageca]

Thank you, I appreciate your comment. I'm glad you will be trying this project. Thanks for watching Mary.

[@desertdweller8374]

The little post it note that you framed? I TOTALLY get that! I, too, used to see the value in notes like that to keep me going when I worked! I had framed Robert Frost's poem - the line that said, "The woods are lovely, dark, and deep, but I've got promises to keep, and miles to go before I sleep." It helped me get through the last two years of work before my retirement! That is such a little treasure you have there and you saw it as such. Made me smile. Loved the tutorial!!! I'll be trying this! Have a great day!

[@ravenvintageca]

It's so nice to find someone else who appreciates the beauty of a little Post-it note! I like that you framed Frost's poem! Happy retirement (I just retired a few months ago and I'm loving it!). Thanks for watching!

[@CarolKnoles-c5m]

Fun project ❤

[@ravenvintageca]

It sure is! Thanks for watching, Carol!

[@GraceBlossoms4U]

Nice! I like that you can add your choice number of envelopes. I need just a basic one with 2. Thanks for sharing

[@ravenvintageca]

It's so fun to make it your own - thanks for watching!

[@Canadian693]

TFS! Love this and will definitely be making some. I really need to start using all of the paper that I have. Nice to meet another Canadian. New subbie from Northern Alberta 🇨🇦.

[@ravenvintageca]

Hello Alberta! These are great scrap buster projects! Like you, I have a lot of paper I need to use! Thanks for watching

[@tinatones1874]

I love this idea.❤❤ I want to try this.

[@ravenvintageca]

It's a fun one to make, go for it! ❤️

[@MelanieDillman-i8f]

I just whipped a couple out. Will be good for keeping receipts in check while traveling.

[@ravenvintageca]

I love your idea ❤️

[@dorothybentley6429]

Great video❤️

[@ravenvintageca]

I'm so glad you liked it! Thanks for watching!

[@barbarathurston4795]

This was great - I've been journaling for a couple of years and I definitely picked up some tips from you that will be super helpful. Compact and easy to follow project. I admire the fact that you persevered and accomplished your goal! I subscribed! :)

[@ravenvintageca]

Thank you so much! I'm so glad you were able to pick up some new tips! I really appreciate your kind words and your support!

[@christinaaustin22]

I just found your channel and subscribed. I'm down in Texas. I love finding new inspiration. This project looks so easy. Thank you! Side note: Your ability to bounce back after the phone dying incident was amazing. The the project end result looked just as beautiful. That is some real junk journaling!

[@ravenvintageca]

A Junky project for sure! Welcome to the channel! So glad you're here, from Texas! 😊

[@nanann3910]

❤

[@alisondavidson5962]

Hi, new subbie here 😊 as a newbie i think This little journal is the perfect first journal for me to try I ❤ it and you can fit in so many tags etc thank you for redoing the tutorial after your camera died tfs ❤alison

[@ravenvintageca]

Thanks Alison, much appreciated!

[@toniswitchyartandcrafts3472]

New subscriber here from Boise Idaho❤

[@ravenvintageca]

Welcome to the channel! Thanks for subscribing! 💕

[@Diana221162]

Lovely project ❤and a great way to use up papers. The paper pad is so pretty.

[@ravenvintageca]

I'm so glad you liked it! I love to reuse things and find fun ways to create! Thanks for watching!

[@juliemonroe105]

Nice project to use up some of my paper pads. Thank you for the tutorial. Enjoy your weekend🥰

[@ravenvintageca]

You're so welcome! Happy weekend to you too!

[@TwilaSue]

My DIL does coupon clipping - this would be great for that! And save her receipts. She does thrifting and has “wish” lists. I’ll make one got keeping track of Christmas gifts and a list Christmas cards I’ve sent & received. Love this idea!

[@ravenvintageca]

That's a great idea to use these for gift planning and for a coupon sorter! I love your thinking!

[@kathymcelwaney9985]

Love this idea. Thanks for sharing. Great video😊

[@ravenvintageca]

Thanks for watching! I hope you give it a try!

[@sandeevargas8182]

Great tutorial! Thanks❤

[@ravenvintageca]

I'm so glad you liked it! 😊 Thanks for watching!

[@luv2scrap4fun]

Thanks for sharing! I had that paper pad from DCWV (Diecuts With a View)...when they came out with it in 2012 at Michael's. Where in the world did you find it? I don't think DCWV is in business anymore. They had the most wonderful glitter embossed papers and ephemera in the collection, and the paper was good quality, so much better than the paper pads that are on the market these days!

[@ravenvintageca]

Thanks for the info! I had no idea about this company. I bought the paper pad from a local gal who was selling a bunch of her paper pads. It's really pretty! and yes good quality. Thanks for watching!

[@luv2scrap4fun]

@@ravenvintageca you got a good find, for sure!

[@dianeholmes6376]

What is a reel?

[@ravenvintageca]

A "reel" is like a TikTok video except it is on an Instagram account. I often use my reel footage in my KZbin "shorts". I do NOT have a TikTok account but I do have an Instagram account @ravenvintageca Reels are anywhere from 5 seconds to 90 seconds. I often show "mini tutorials" on reels that are around 1 minute long or so. Obviously, they are more for entertainment but some consider it "micro learning".

[@Evawebdiva]

My cover isn’t big enough. I see after the first pocket the first page is 1/8 inch too short.

[@ravenvintageca]

Did you use the same size of envelopes that I used? If not, you will have to adjust the paper cutting to match your envelope size.

[@triciat342]

❤this is a lovely project beautifully filmed and .explained. New to your art Ive subbed here abd on Instagram.Happy New Year ❤

[@ravenvintageca]

Thank you so much! I appreciate your support, truly.