FROM JUNK TO JOURNAL ~ USING TISSUE PAPER AND TRASH TO MAKE EPHEMERA

[@robinsutton4952]

When I was little, my mom would bring home the obsolete ordering pads from her work (catalog ordering desk at Montgomery Wards). I was in heaven. I could pretend to take and send out order requests. The best part was having the backside of the papers to glue and make my own paper dolls from the old store catalogs. I loved fussy cutting paper dolls and still love fussy cutting. So when I hear it’s just paper, I think, not to this little girl (I’m 67 now). Thanks for sharing and the memories.

[@bethwishitwereviolet5938]

Such great memories. 💕

[@Teriberries]

These are so pretty. Such great ideas! I need to start working on my journal again. I got stuck and put it away. I have the hardest time with the covers.

[@wandawalters3516]

I wish you could put the smell in your videos! I'm sure it would bring back memories of school days!

[@tinasmith3265]

I loved paper dolls as a little girl. Me and my sisters would play for hours. We would cut out the yellow stamp books ads anything we could get our hands on. Then when n I got older me and my sister would draw our dolls. Oh those were the days I still love paper dolls I'm thinking of making a paper doll journal. Thanks for the memories

[@wandawalters3516]

When I was little, I used to beg my mom to buy the McCall's magazine when we went shopping just for the Betsy McCall paper doll that was in each issue! I loved paper dolls! Fussy cutting brings back those memories!

[@sandyfitchcorbett1782]

I love that you’ll start out with your “junk” materials like on your second project. You always come up with something so pretty. These are unique.

[@laurelsletters]

I wish you could package and sell your “just try it” attitude! You are afraid of no project. I just love it! You give me encouragement to try things. Thank you.

[@risireynolds6881]

I just love when a new video comes out. Your instructions are so easy to follow. This series of videos makes me feel all warm and comfy. Thank you.

[@zeephillips4763]

I got a parcel today from a small company in Australia called “whichcraftdoyoudo” and it was wrapped beautifully with tissue paper and l was in heaven, talk about timing, so then out came the junk and creativity and bobs your uncle Fannie’s your aunt made so tags and journal cards thank you lovely E

[@rn4neo]

You seem like you are really enjoying this series! That’s right have fun!

[@reneeoler5314]

Another fun project! There is something so satisfying about using things we normally discard and making something lovely out of it ❤

[@jenniferfirst7536]

Such a great idea for scraps. Thanks for always coming up with great ideas and turning nothing into something beautiful and unique.

[@francesarmstrong957]

My mom loved birds and flowers. she would have loved your cards you made.

[@lisas7025]

I have loved paper since I was a little girl as well. I was always cutting things out of construction paper and taping them on the fridge to make scenes for holidays or seasons. I loved catalogs as well or any kind of notepad that I could find. I guess that is why I love making journals and ephemera now that I am in my fifties! I enjoy watching you make things as much as I enjoy making them.

[@milagladkova4642]

The idea from trash to journal is so great!!! What a great idea to use up junk paper with decorations into our beautiful journals! ThNk for sharing great ideas!!!!

[@pamthompson333]

You always amaze me as to how you make something beautiful, no matter what you use.

[@bethwilson3365]

You have some wonderful ideas for transforming junk into lovely ephemera for journals!

[@karenhughes3558]

Hi Edith, hope your having an amazing day! Love junk to journal. The ideas you come up with blow me away! Thank you for sharing all your great ideas with us! 🌻

[@pamransom7973]

I love this idea. I think I may try this.

[@toniarnold3648]

Loving the tissue pattern paper. It sort of reminds me of the look you get using tea bags.

[@lleonard2779]

Love using old sewing patterns in all my projects. Works perfectly covering up stark white paper. My fav thrift shop sells them for only $0.25 each ☺️

[@BMCANULTY1]

My favorite was the pattern tissue and packing paper. I love to reuse things.

[@TheSpiegel3]

EDITH-I love your new ideas! Wow you just gave me a flashback! I used these cards to learn the alphabet and my addition, great fun to learn that way. Lots of fun memories with my dad and family.I saw you decoupaging a few videos back , and ordered the products to do it, then I couldn't find the video, so glad you're using this technique again! I too love the smell of anything that's wood related! I Like the stitched look too, I have a journal you made me and the sewing is so special.Ive not added anything to it, it's just so pretty the way it is! I really like the layering, you have inspired me to I'm going to go make a few! Thank you for sharing all your talents!

[@belindazimmer2107]

This looks like a fun technique. I love the look of the pattern tissue paper too….neat idea! You spoke of fussy cutting when alone or not much on TV. Right now my back has been out and I can’t bend much so I’m in a chair with the heating pad and I miss my crafting so I’m doing loads of fussy cutting in my chair…lol. At least it entertains me and keeps me crafting. I use a wonderful light that actually is portable/rechargeable that bends around your neck and has goose neck type plastic that curves around your neck with two lights on the ends so you can aim it at your project while it sits around your neck. It really is a blessing to give so much lighting for fussy cutting or reading too. I know I can’t live without it now. It’s from Amazon in case you want to pick one up for yourself…and if you need more particulars on it just let me know. Thank you again for all the inspiration and enjoy your stamps….I love to stamp probably more than anything else in my crafts.

[@vikingladyboo6668]

What is that lamp called...at 75 I could use the extra help seeing clearly....thanking you for the info...hopefully😊

[@kellyhardy7695]

I would also like more info please.

[@SCRAPBOOKINGWITHMECRAFTS]

This is the one I have and love it. amzn.to/42fGR1W it's on sale right now lol

[@marciakaczmarek6761]

Thanks for listing that. I just bought one.

[@bonitarilea8391]

I love the idea of putting things behind the papers! I never done that but I will now! More great ideas. Thank you!

[@harrietthompson189]

Love ideas using tissue and pattern papers

[@susanpulver3766]

Hi E: I really enjoy listening to you talk. You have so many ideas and encouraging words. Thank you for sharing.

[@sandyharris8767]

oh Edith i just love watching and listening to you. you are good for my soul thank you so much

[@katharinefletcher466]

I love collaging and it uses so many scraps, loving all the ideas you are sharing, thank you Edith xx

[@lyfw2344]

Fantastic idea using all the little bits of trash we collect ❤❤

[@nancymeklin2048]

Edith you sure are creative, love how you are always encouraging us to try new things ❤

[@lindabarnett7653]

Lots of inspiration here!! and the 'trick' with the brush - wrapping it in wet paper towel - is really helpful!~~thanks, Ms E~~

[@conniesobczak2177]

I never thought of using playing cards in crafting. Great idea. Thanks again. We always wrap up the paint brushes and put in freeze.

[@WandaDavis-q9n]

I say Ms E...that sweater looks quite fetching on you this evening. Very nice

[@Amhylton61]

I love watching you work with stamps.❤

[@debbieann1994]

I like how you Crinkle the pattern paper. Good texture. Prayers up blessings down

[@missyleftrick5525]

What a wonderful idea! I love the images under the tissue!

[@nicolinavincelli9369]

Edith, I love the project, it's easier your way. love what you made too, thank you for sharing, big hugs. :)

[@tinamontville3916]

Love your tags and journaling cards. You always make everything you make beautiful 😻

[@suegillettful]

I was unsure that these materials could amount to much, but I guess I should have faith. They really turned out into something quite amazing. Talking about liking strange smellss: My husband is diabetic and it weird I know but I like the smell of the insulin when he injects himself,He usually does it in the bathroom after testing his blood sugar so he uses the preloaded pens he keeps one in his case. If I'm sitting next to him just after he injects, I get a whiff and I like it or if I use the restroom after he's in dealing with it, i just really enjoy it. When I walk by him after he injects and mention that he smell good, he just looks at me like I was strange. I've said it enough he knows. He occasional tells me I wouldn't love the smell if I had to stick my finger to draw blood and test myself 4 or 5 times a day and then stick needles in myself if I had to inject myself twice, several times a day. He uses 2 types of insulin a day. A long acting and a quick acting one. The long acting is a dosage that's about 3 or 4 times the amount of the quick. Twice in the last couple years he has made a mistake and gave himself opposite amounts. He quickly tells me because his blood sugar will drop very fast and I have to run around give him apple juice immediately thenotify scramble around and dig out emergency chocolate or candy and he does have an emergency shot I can give him if his sugar gets so low he passes out but it's expensive for one thing and 2nd instruction on the needle says to call 911 immediately once I inject one. He doesn't like the idea or the embarrassment this would cause him. I would tell him he gets to eat his favorite chocolate. But he just says being force to eat something kind of takes the joy out of it.

[@amypetterson4181]

Yes, I have that scared attitude. I'm getting closer to just trying it. I started the journal January last year but didn’t get past the cover and sewing my signature in. I dont like the cover.I need to just move forward and maybe go back to the cover.

[@sophiefrizzell9488]

These are gorgeous. Some lovely techniques. A couple of suggestions... If using normal white glue you can add 1/4 water to use like the modge podge. If no roller put light acetate or saran wrap over the area you are pressing down then gently lift off. Try using a sanding strip or nail emery board to 'cut' the tissue off.

[@jennylawson1980]

Ms. E, I look fwd to your videos so much. You bring daily sunshine and joy. Thank you for all these wonderful ideas ❤

[@kellyhardy7695]

I also love this new series E. You are so creative and I just love listening to you.

[@mariar7226]

I never thought about putting elements under the napkin. Thank you for the great idea! 😊

[@mariebh6575]

I believe they came out beautiful Mrs. E … Thank you for sharing your amazing talent…. You’re such a beautiful woman & blessings in so many ways. God Bless you always 💫🙏🏽🌺🕊♥️🙌🏽

[@rhondabaumgartner5571]

Edith, this trash to journal is so cool. You are really good at just going with it and it works. 😊. Thanks for sharing

[@donnaquick5173]

Love the tissue paper. Love the envelope one. ❤

[@littlegoldiesbooks]

There are wonderful! I love the layering under the tissues.

[@diana.findingstory]

I love these! You are such an artist. The brown ink on the wrinkles hit the spot.

[@barbarawafer94]

You made some beautiful pieces. Lots of fun to watch. Thanks for the ideas!

[@catherinereid8354]

Absolutely stunning. Really enjoyed watching. Your creations are so stunning. Tfs xx cant wait to see more.

[@dragondazdshadowwings34]

Great combo of junk and not so junk

[@jodinpoupart5923]

I cannot say enough times that I love watching you create! Thank you for sharing your skill with us!

[@deannanderson2033]

I love to mod podge, the cards are beautiful.

[@sheliaporter6795]

This is a great idea! I love how you decoupaged the different papers and fussy cuts. It's beautiful. ❤😊

[@sweetsoutherngirl40]

The flash cards mom helped us learn by. Mrs E. You create amazing stuff. God Bless Deb

[@melaniecorrea6111]

I really enjoy watching and learning from your videos.

[@prettyrichgirl2007]

Hello, it's been a min for me. Your napkin cards and envelopes came out very nice. I make cards and I need to try the napkin thing. Thank you for the share.

[@pameladouglas5193]

I am loving your junk to journal series! Thank you for working so hard to share with others!

[@BeckyTregear]

I save all the pretty tissue papers from packages too. 😂

[@AngelartistokSASS]

These are wonderful! A great way to play with some bits & pieces.

[@PamG012]

I'm really enjoying your junk to journal series. You share so many great ideas to use up all the junk I've been gathering. It's very pretty the way you put ephemera under and over the tissue paper.

[@Ann-eh7ii]

Great mixed media video especially ideas for using tissue paper. ❤❤❤

[@jeanbennett4033]

Beautiful, cute and very handy goodies for journals. Thank you 😊❤

[@laurelclothier3170]

Another great idea for me to try. I need to be snowed in for another 7 days so I can try all your wonderful ideas.

[@RobinSpencer-wc6hj]

Your junk to journal ideas are great. Thanks for sharing.❤❤❤

[@annturner2585]

I've used plain white glue diluted with a little water for decoupaging with napkins. Got that idea from Natasha/Treasure Books.

[@tanyawoodruff3642]

I agree, if you have it use it. That’s my motto for this year.

[@CatCraig65]

Great idea for "scraps"!!! Thank you!!!

[@debbiemiller3887]

Love the blue bird ! Great ideas !

[@pauletteliddell2923]

Very pretty. I have playing csrda and lots of pattern paper from old sewing patterns and brown paper. So Im good to go . Thsnks Edith.🤗🤗🤗❤❤❤

[@laurajeansimons5212]

This project looks fun and easy. I am going to have to look at my tissue paper and get to work.

[@labgirlreed]

So many helpful tips in your videos…I was surprised by the one about putting a used paintbrush in a wet towel. I must remember that next time I paint my room!👍🏻❤️

[@carolynhaas7596]

Another good idea that I would never thought of. Love it.

[@babsinoz]

Nobody around this morning so I actually get to watch..

[@cammiebenson2270]

Your crafting is so pretty. I put my fingers and hands in the glue all the time to. Happy crafting

[@teresacobb1760]

Me too I love the smell of papers and such😂

[@carolm9451]

Everything turned out really nice! 💜💜💜

[@loriwadding1966]

❤Love all of these journal cards! So beautiful!! I cant imagine how long it took for you to fussy cut that container of images!!! I find that i do not have the patience for fussy cutting!😂

[@cherylgates7848]

I love this junk to journal series, it gives me tons of ideas for what to do with what I've accumulated in my stash of 'stuff', lol.

[@joansensing8504]

These papers look beautiful!

[@carolsueculver5705]

Loving this series…you make the cutest things! Thanks for sharing.

[@carolbisson7903]

I love the one with the blue bird. These are lovely.

[@camillemcintosh7765]

I love your videos. I was working on a journal watching TV when the program I liked ended and there was nothing else on that I even wanted to listen to. I started watching this video and it was like sitting here crafting with a friend. I even make comments to you occasionally. Thank you for being there!❤

[@teresaallen2840]

I’m going to try to cover some old cards. Thanks for the inspiration!😊

[@PeggyTaylor-jl7yq]

I was glad to see how you used the pattern paper on the brown paper. I have some and wanted to use it.

[@HayaAlMannai-i7s]

Wonderful recycling and totally joyful 🥰

[@kerryewens3146]

Loving junk to journal! You Re so inspiring. ❤Kerry

[@jackiejohnson1517]

Those turned out nice, thank you, Miss E

[@DeniseS-6867]

Love the pretty ephemera you made🩷

[@kellyhardy7695]

I am in the middle of packing to make my move to North Idaho. I am taking the “junk”‘I have accumulated. I just can’t make myself throw it out. I’ve been saying to myself that if anybody actually saw some of the stuff I am packing they would think I’m crazy for not tossing it in the trash.

[@denisepeters9570]

I need to get busy and make some these too. I e joy listening to the same ladies and I also watch sevenplaza.

[@joanncarpenter4781]

I so look forward to your videos, you are so good for my soul! Amazing ideas. ❤️❤️

[@janelwest2686]

Well looky there! I think this is the soonest after you posted that I got to watch. LOL Edith, I want you to know that I have been trying to send you our nice New Mexico weather since I heard about your ice storms. I hope it made it to you. It's now a bit colder here, which I'm not fond of, but we are getting rain so that is a blessing because we need every drop we can get.

[@Elisanausa]

I have so much stuff that I have been “collecting” and I can’t find the strength to do anything! I always think they don’t look good! 😭😭 Love to watch your videos ❤️

[@MelissaWainscott-zo4wh]

Wonderful ideas

[@jeannebeam3042]

Such awesome projects. It makes me want to go play in my craft room.❤️

[@lynnwillis1670]

Thank you for sharing another wonderful idea.

[@LindaGraham-ye8zb]

Very beautiful gorgeous empermia I 💞it

[@daisyabby100]

loved this video Edith.Ilook forward to your videos everyday.xx

[@lrtproductions2635]

Love this series. I have been saving lots of junk mail and scraps and am making tags, journal cards, pockets side tucks and writing boards in rye evenings. It helps pass the time and I find it so relaxing. Thanks for all the tips.

[@marthabuckley1776]

Another great idea for junk journal. Thanks so much