Filling your Summer Simples junk journal. Oodles of ephemera and scrap buster makes.

#CraftySummerSimples: Sometimes it’s daunting or challenging to fill a journal. Sometimes you want to “make” but aren’t sure if a direction to take. This video shows a variety of items that can be made to fill a junk journal, using any paper line, digital or authentic vintage paper. I’ve focused on the beautiful kits created by Rachel @ RachandBella Crafts and Angela Kerr, but any paper would work. Thank you for watching, happy summer and happy creating.
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Link to Rachel’s kit: ko-fi.com/s/1e...
Link to Angela’s kit: www.angelakerr...
List of ideas shared:
belly bands, books, bookmarks, borders, circle pockets, cluster front pockets, coin envelopes, concertina, corner tuck/flip, dangles, envelope options, envelope tuck, file folders, flap covered notepads, flip-up journal cards, flip-up pockets, folded envelopes, fold-over pocket options, framers, Gayle fold down, greeting cards, hidden journal pocket, jibid flower press, journal cards, library pockets, match booklets, negative strips, notepads, page inserts, paper clips, paper clip pockets, playing cards, pocket in a pocket, policy closure pieces, scrap cards, scrap pads, slide mounts, square-fold journaling, stacked pocket, strip-fold pockets, tags, tag pockets, Tracie drop pocket, Tracie 2-side, transparency pieces, tri-fold pockets, tucks and corner tucks, tuxedo pockets, two-piece pockets, woven ladder pockets, wrap around page, misc. makes

[@minkgin3370]

Some great ideas here. When my Mojo is lacking I make Gift Tags putting family names on them…Mom, Dad, Sister, Uncle, Grandma etc. When I’ve made about 10 or 12 I put them in a see-through bag & take them down to my local Charity shop for them to sell & make a little money for their charity. It’s also excellent for using up bits & bobs of stash.

[@CoriDahmen]

Love that idea. Fun for you to create and a win for them ❤

[@jeweltompkins8532]

I have to watch these videos in the morning. If I watch them at night, my brain fires up all night with a plethora of ideas!!!! 😅 Thank you so much for sharing this list.

[@CoriDahmen]

My pleasure and I do the same. No YT tutorials for me at night 😊

[@Barbarachocolate1956]

I love your style. Exceptionally gifted in art, yet very organized and disciplined.

[@CoriDahmen]

Thank you 😊

[@livingauthenticallyonmyownterm]

Cori, what inspiration!!! I love how your brain works. I also love working with scraps, and seeing what I can create. Thanks so much for showing us all your amazing makes. ❤

[@CoriDahmen]

Thank you. I guess it’s the freedom to toss them if I’m not pleased with the outcome that makes using scraps so freeing. I mean, they’re just scraps, right? 😊

[@cathw61]

Finally catching up on some of your videos that I've missed, have been dealing with the after effects of cervical surgery that seems to have caused more issues than it was supposed to fix. So I'm up at 2:40 am finishing this video after starting it at the gym on the bike, your gentle voice and your beautiful ideas always calm me. Have been thinking of you and wondering how you've been since your loss, sending you continued love and prayers. Thanks for continuing to be there for me when I need some gentleness in my life.

[@CoriDahmen]

Oh man. I’m so sorry you’re enduring this. Best wishes for a complete recovery and thank you for your kindness ❤

[@pjaneheil]

Yes, I can see this applies to all of us crafters, we lose our mojo , & this is the perfect way to just use up scrapes, & organize them in pouches, for a later date for crafting. Ur truly blessed 🙏🙏🙏

[@CoriDahmen]

I am, indeed. Thank you ❤

[@shelia5871]

So many ideas! Great inspiration! Thank you so much!

[@CoriDahmen]

You are so welcome and thank you 😊

[@carolynspapertherapy]

I just wanted to come back and comment again to let you know that this is among my top favorite videos! You are amazing! Thank you so much for sharing!

[@CoriDahmen]

What a very kind comment. Thank you ❤

[@hilltopviewjournals]

what an absolutely awesome video, I feel so inspired to create and so many wonderful ideas. Thank you so much for sharing all your wonderful makes and talent x

[@CoriDahmen]

Truly, it was my pleasure. Thank you ❤

[@angelarose9844]

I’m new at this but I found out how I like taking old unusable looking stuff others think unimportant and taking these things ang giving it a new life making it beautiful and useful again . I can hear the passion in your voice . You’re very creative. Crafting is addicting , I find myself always looking around checking to see what scraps can become useful and beautiful again . I’ve become a horder . 😊

[@CoriDahmen]

And now you e, hopefully, got some new or at least more ideas for using your stash of s raps. Happy creating to you ❤

[@susietruelove3657]

Really great idea's

[@CoriDahmen]

Thank you 😊

[@wyospring8797]

Loved every minute of your 100 ideas-‐I will bookmark and watch again and again. The "Use it all" idea at the end was new to me and such a Great One. Thanks so much.

[@CoriDahmen]

I’m glad you’ve enjoyed it. Thank you!

[@cdnqgramma3373]

Thank you Miss Cori, yes, this is very helpful... and I love that each piece, is a journaling spot... I have been watching another lady, but her ephemera, is just ephemera... it has no writing spots etc... and I just cant get my head around them... although they are beautiful little works of art each in themselves... Im just such a practical woman... ahahahah.... Cant thank you enough , wonderfully insightful video.... Blessings to You ! 😁❤

[@CoriDahmen]

And blessings back to you! Thank you and happy creating ❤

[@camiliacarrero6480]

Great ideas...thank you for sharing them. Inspiration to the MAX

[@CoriDahmen]

Glad you like them and thank you 😊

[@1916curly]

Love everything that you made, you are so creative. Thank you for sharing❣️

[@CoriDahmen]

You are so welcome and thank you

[@blackcoffeeandwildflowers]

Unbelievable! 🤩 53 minutes nonstop of amazing ideas! Wow, you just never fail to inspire. Thank you for your endless inspirations! Hugs ❤️🤗

[@CoriDahmen]

lol. 53 minutes of jabber, jabber, jabber. But, I’m truly happy you enjoyed it. Thank you 😊

[@donnahoward3694]

Excellent ideas. Thank you so much for sharing!!! So happy I've found your channel! Going to save this video to review occasionally!

[@lma1028]

Great ideas Cori. Soooo many to consider. Thank you.

[@CoriDahmen]

You are so welcome and thank you 😊

[@suebrown7882]

Great inspirational ideas! A screenshot opportunity for your lists would be a helpful addition to save trying to take notes while we are watching. Thanks do much for taking the time to go through your ideas x

[@CoriDahmen]

I’m happy you found them helpful. Thank you!

[@carolm4094]

Lots of great ideas. I made lots of notes, made a few as examples so I wouldn’t forget. This is one I’ll watch again and again. Thanks for all the inspiration.

[@CoriDahmen]

My pleasure and thank you

[@eugeniagwathney622]

thanks for the list of ideas. will come in handy for us struggling with creativity

[@CoriDahmen]

@@eugeniagwathney622 I’m happy you found it helpful 😊

[@lindaacker4615]

Thank you, Cori! Just what I needed! So excited to get started on many of these ideas!!😊

[@CoriDahmen]

That’s great to hear. Thank you!

[@shelleyweidenfeld4013]

Wow wow, this the exact video I needed, thank you so much, now I can get crazy making goodies, I very much appreciate you doing this for us ❤️🇨🇦

[@CoriDahmen]

My pleasure and happy creating to you! 😊

[@jjohnson1655]

Thank you for sharing your talent! I am inspired again! ❤

[@CoriDahmen]

That is so good to hear. Thank you 😊

[@dawnklein106]

As lovely as ever.

[@CoriDahmen]

Thank you ❤

[@kellymorrison1648]

Wow this is amazing. So many great ideas.

[@CoriDahmen]

Thanks so much! 😊

[@caroleaster5270]

Really like the list and your samples, really helps to jog the memory!

[@CoriDahmen]

Happy to hear that it’s helpful. Thank you! 😊

[@beverlysewell5725]

Watching this right now - absolutely informative. Love it - thank you for listing you titles - I will make my sample journal in these titles. Great work. Have a wonderful day!

[@CoriDahmen]

So glad you’ve found this helpful. Thank you and happy creating 😊

[@robinsullivan3988]

You are the queen of ideas!!!! 💕💕💕 Definitely saving this video for reference as I always seem to do the same old thing. Thank you for making this video! You are so organized and creative!! Love watching your videos and hope to someday be half as good as you are with your ideas!!! 😊

[@CoriDahmen]

You are too kind and thank you! I know all too well how tough it can be to mix it up and ask myself “ okay, what next?! Thank you and happy creating 😊

[@terimurphy9400]

Thank you for sharing all these great ideas! Love seeing them all in one video. Great idea to keep a list. I've made some of them but saw a lot I haven't made yet. Really appreciate you sharing. Lots of inspiration here.

[@CoriDahmen]

You are so welcome and thank you for the kindness ♥️

[@btracey]

Great ideas great video. Thank you😊

[@CoriDahmen]

You are so welcome and thank you ❤

[@Ammiel7]

🙋🏼‍♀️Cori 👑 Oh wow love these ideas Thank you for showing us how to make these special add-ins Cheers 🥳🦘🐨

[@CoriDahmen]

You’re so very welcome and thank you 😊

[@eviegorecki5356]

Amazing video ❤. So fun to see your list and the items made. It will be very helpful for inspiration.

[@CoriDahmen]

Thank you so much!

[@vickiebillingsley7842]

I hope you feel better I can hear it in your voice have fun❤❤❤❤

[@CoriDahmen]

Thank you, sweet Vickie 😊

[@lindaellis1584]

You are just amazing and I really enjoyed you, showing us a list of what we can make for our journals as I am not that much of an artist, and I need instructions and videos. You have really helped thank you again. I love your videos.

[@CoriDahmen]

@@lindaellis1584 I appreciate your kindness and I’m happy to hear that you gained some ideas. Thank you 😊

[@janetvisochi-baum7572]

This was a wonderful and inspiring video. Thank you so much Cori 🤗

[@CoriDahmen]

You’re very welcome and thank you!

[@cindytheriault4105]

WOWZAAAAA ❤❤❤

[@CoriDahmen]

@@cindytheriault4105 lol. 😊

[@sandrapeel4667]

You are amazing Cori!!!!!!!!! Another fab video FULL of ideas and inspiration!!!!! 😊

[@CoriDahmen]

Thank you so much and I’m happy to hear you enjoyed it 😊

[@adoskocil6524]

This is awesome to have as a guide. Thank you! 💕

[@CoriDahmen]

You're so welcome and I’m happy to her that it’s helpful 😊

[@carolynspapertherapy]

Great video packed with ideas

[@CoriDahmen]

Glad you think so and thank you 😊

[@michelleramsay587]

Just altered a book, added a background to each page, specifically to fill it with ephemera on your list. Here goes!

[@bonnietyler5338]

Great ideas. Thank you.

[@CoriDahmen]

Glad you like them and you’re very welcome 😊

[@inaboucher144]

Wow Cori awesome job. This is jam packed with sooo many great things to create when we are either stuck creatively (that never happens to me, lol) or have pieces of kits remaining❣ Thanks so much for this great video. Hugs and stay well.

[@CoriDahmen]

Thanks so much and happy creating to you 😊

[@donnaquick5173]

Great information. Lots of inspiration. Thanks ❤

[@CoriDahmen]

You are so welcome!

[@kerryduff2269]

Thank you I was stuck for ideas this was very helpful.

[@CoriDahmen]

Glad I could help!

[@cherylcraver160]

Thank you for this , you inspired me when I really needed it. But just as important, I appreciate the amount of work you did to make this video which is excellent!!!

[@CoriDahmen]

It was truly my pleasure and thank you 😊

[@carolfarney-creativethough2725]

What a great video, Cori! I love the inspiration your videos bring as you share your talents with all of us. I loved your tribute to Laura with the idea you received from her. She would be so honored to know your mention of her. She was a dear Journal making friend of mine. Miss her phone calls so much. Thank you for sharing your wonderful inspiration!!! ❤❤❤

[@CoriDahmen]

Thank you, Carol and I’m so sorry you’re missing your sweet friend. She was a blessing to the entire community ❤

[@cindyherrera9294]

@@CoriDahmen Hi, always love to watch various paper crafters, is Laura's channel still up?

[@CoriDahmen]

@@cindyherrera9294 I believe so. She passed away, gosh, 2 1/2 years ago, maybe? Anyway, her channel name is The Papered Soul.

[@fiddliedee01]

Fabulous ideas to inspire Cori, I'm looking forward to making some "ready to go" pieces. 😍

[@CoriDahmen]

Wish we could craft them together 😊 Thank you, Gaye and happy it’s-still-summer to you!

[@fiddliedee01]

I would love that Cori. Maybe your Scottish trip would allow that to happen one day. 😍

[@sislertx]

Yours iant all wrinkly..mine all turn out wrinkled..glue or something. Truely beautiful. Just found u last night on cluster search...u were the first to come up!

[@stormyswann6177]

Fantastic list

[@CoriDahmen]

Thank you!

[@clairevancott8046]

Well, this is a video that I’ll be watching more than once! Tons of ideas and so organized too.

[@CoriDahmen]

Thank you 😊

[@camillemcintosh7765]

Thank you for the ideas!

[@CoriDahmen]

You are so welcome!

[@kristenevans4557]

I Love your videos and I can’t tell you how much you inspire me. When my creative juices run dry I pull up videos of my favorite JJ creators and YOU are at the top of that list. I’m almost ashamed to admit that when I started I threw away a bunch of scraps…never Tim Holtz. You taught me endless ideas to not only use them but also to store them. That was all you. So, thank you. I make better journals because of you and I use my scraps. 😁

[@CoriDahmen]

That sweet message just warmed my heart. In (another day filled with bathroom remodel frustrations, seeing this made me smile. Thank you for your kindness and for making the time to respond ❤

[@kristenevans4557]

@@CoriDahmen I understand the woe’s of remodel. We’re still in ours that is taking over 6 months! Flooring and siding are next and the last window to be replaced.

[@kimrobinson2597]

Thank you

[@CoriDahmen]

❤

[@maureenwilson6951]

Fabulous ideas ❤

[@CoriDahmen]

Thank you 😊

[@CoriDahmen]

Thank you 😊

[@phyllisscutt9902]

Love this video! A great memory jogger of your clever use of scraps! Will use this over and over again! Thank you for sharing the great list and examples of each! I also like the way you have a coordinated pockets to go with your list! ❤❤❤

[@CoriDahmen]

Thank you and I’m happy to her it’s beneficial 😊

[@pattysterbinsky7247]

Always so good to watch your videos. A simple change can make it look completely different

[@CoriDahmen]

Thank you, Patty. Happy to hear you enjoyed it!

[@jennym007]

New subscriber. I love this video. 🩷 Thank you for taking the time to help those of us who sometimes struggle. 😘❤️🌹

[@CoriDahmen]

Hello and welcome! I’m happy to hear that some of the ideas shared benefit you 😊

[@annettedepete4314]

Happy to see you. I enjoyed seeing all the wonderful ephemera. TFS🌴💕

[@CoriDahmen]

Happy to see you too and, thank you 😊

[@carolbeeding4270]

😍😁

[@rosemareemclure3227]

Thank you so much Cori for all the awesome ideas.

[@CoriDahmen]

You are so welcome and thank you!

[@nancymoore1275]

What an awesome enjoyable video!🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰

[@CoriDahmen]

Very glad you enjoyed it. Thank you!

[@patcarmody7592]

Hi sweet Cori❤. What a fabulous video!!! Thank you so much! How is your summer going? Have you seen your grandbabies? Sending hugs and love.

[@CoriDahmen]

Thank you and yes! Played with Breck for a few days, then went to Louisiana to play with Emeric. Saw Aldric early June and get to see him again in October. I’m a very lucky Oma ❤

[@lizellerossouw378]

Thank you for all these wonderful ideas ♥️🇳🇦

[@CoriDahmen]

You’re most welcome 😊

[@alysonhovanec6314]

Endless ideas..💡 how awesome! TYFS❤

[@CoriDahmen]

You are so welcome and thank you 😊

[@trishsmith6565]

Thanks for these ideas and especially for the list of items to make!

[@CoriDahmen]

You are so welcome!

[@risamateo8003]

Thank you for all these great reminders. I've been working on pre making things. Thank you ❤. Hope you have had a great summer.

[@CoriDahmen]

Thank you, Risa. So far, no complaints, yet I’m definitely not ready for the summer and break to be over 😊

[@darlenebrowning6832]

You are marvelous❤. Love your ideas. Thanks 😊

[@CoriDahmen]

Glad you like them and thank you 😊

[@sarahgobrecht1197]

Yay! So many great ideas!

[@CoriDahmen]

Thank you 😊

[@lpm50]

Wow. Lots of info in one video! It's a keeper! Thank you. Hope all is well with you. Think of you often. ❤

[@CoriDahmen]

Thank you very much 😊

[@jamakrueger7460]

WOW!!! So many ideas!!!!!! Thank you so much for as I needed this ❤

[@CoriDahmen]

You’re very welcome and I’m happy it’s come in handy 😊

[@kerynokeeffe9133]

Hello, dear friend. 👋😀 Thank you for this wonderful collection of uses for our papers and ideas to fill our journals. 🥰 Our winter has been a mix up some cold days and cool to warm days. Nights are usually cold here with many very frosty mornings. Cloudy, overcast days are not the norm as the sun shines most days even if the very cold Southerly or Westerly winds are blowing. Hopefully, your summer has not been too blistering hot (unless that’s what you prefer 😘). Take care! Love and big hugs! 😀💞

[@CoriDahmen]

Hello Keryn! While I absolutely do not want to wish away summer, I’m looking forward to fall because it means our bathrooms and repairs will finally be done (I hope…) bless you and stay warm and safe 😊

[@lorisullivan9610]

So very helpful! I love the way you think! Thanks so much!

[@CoriDahmen]

Glad it was helpful. Thank you 😊

[@betholmsted]

What is a tuxedo pocket (or tuxedo tuck?)? This is one of the very best, most comprehensive tutorials I have ever seen! Thank you for sharing!

[@CoriDahmen]

Thank you 😊 The tuxedo pocket is what I call the fold-in-and-fold-down pockets. The front looks like the flaps of a tuxedo. Once folded you can also flip up the bottom for an additional pocket.

[@MsMonica38]

Beautiful pieces, as a newbie it would have been nice to have links to you showing how you made these items. Thanks

[@CoriDahmen]

@@MsMonica38 most of the items are shared on my channel and are listed as “scrapbusters”. Thank you 😊

[@istampc]

Oh MY goodness sweet Cooooorrrrrriiiiiiii!! Wicked-awesome, always such a JOY, LOVE the variety-simplicity, didn't want this video to end!!! Appreciate the list too! LOVE the tip; make these embellies-scrap-busters before putting together journal! Hope your studio remodeling is coming along? Super thoughtful and kind of you to share so much crafty-deliciousness!! Oh and so pumped to know your collaborating in the #JJIIIOutWithABang -Blessings

[@CoriDahmen]

Hello sweet lady. Thank you and I’m very glad you found it beneficial. House repair is sloooooooow going, but better than it could be. I’m looking forward to being able to say “done”. Many blessings to you too 😊

[@GodsBrokenBeautyMrsOwens]

Do you have a downloadable copy of your list of items to make? I love the idea of having something to look at for a starting place when you’re short on time or low on mojo! Love everything you made btw!!! Thanks for sharing! Smile😊❤

[@CoriDahmen]

Of course! If you send me an email I’ll send you the pdf of my list. It changes from time to time, but this is the latest iteration 😊

[@karenholst8306]

👍👍👍💕💕💕🇩🇰

[@sandrews56]

I love the many journal/reading/books digital pieces. Can you recommend where to find digitals for a reading journal?

[@CoriDahmen]

Thank you and really, it depends. I believe it’s My Porch Prints that offers a reading log style page. I think Anna @pinkmonarchprints also has one that works well. I use a covered composition book to save/store my own reading log.

[@ChristineRiley]

What a fantastic video, jam packed with ideas. Thank you so much! I'll definitely be referring back to this video often. May I ask, where do you get your envelopes you store your completed ephemera (they look like see through envelopes, but obviously sturdier). Thanks!

[@CoriDahmen]

Thank you and sure! I get them on Amazon. They’re called YoeeJob plastic envelopes with hook, and they’re 6”x 10”.

[@ChristineRiley]

@@CoriDahmen Thank you so much!

[@paulabrennan2607]

Love your ideas Cori! Is this your kit? If so how do I buy it?

[@CoriDahmen]

@@paulabrennan2607 thank you and I don’t have any kits. I’m more a teacher than a seller, though school begins soon so I’ll probably do an ephemera sale to buy books for my students 😊