How To Make A Junk Journal Step By Step

How To Make A Junk Journal Step By Step - making a junk journal from start to finish, a simple and easy process. Lots of tips and ideas for beginners. I hope it provides inspiration and motivation for your creative journaling process, for your junk journaling and art journal projects and for using your stash.
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Tracie Fox LoveJunk Journals / @traciefoxcreative
The Mushroom Market / @themushroommarket
Nik the Booksmith / @nikthebooksmith
Johanna Clough
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never hopeless by elizabeth
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The Jersey Crafter
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Kristie Bittleston / @kristiebittleston
Treasure Books / @treasurebooks
The doodle book that I use is called Botanical Line Drawing, by Peggy Dean.
Thanks for watching this video How To Make A Junk Journal Step By Step
I'd love to hear from you!!! Please give me a thumbs up and subscribe:) I am planning more junk journal process videos, so that you can junk journal with me.
See you soon! Hugs, Joie
#junkjournal #junkjournalideas #makeajunkjournal

[@pauletteliddell2923]

🙏🙏🏿🙌 woke up so I already read my scriptures and prayed. Saw you on KZbin soIm watching as I hope to go back to sleep. It's <a href="#" class="seekto" data-time="81">1:21</a> am. ❤️

[@myhillsidegarden3998]

Joie! I'm watching them again because I learned so much the first time around, I just needed to watch again to see what I missed! Thinking of you and wishing you well. Miss you and hope you will be back with us again soon. Catherine

[@juliaartstudio]

This is the easiest junk journal I've ever see. No fancy tools needed to make the holes and stitch the signature. Thank you !!!

[@joiedefi]

You are very welcome Junique Studio, and yes indeed, easy and simple! Lots of fun too 😁 I am delighted to see you here, hope to chat again soon, maybe hear about your own craft projects. Joie 🌿💜

[@1NOTTOOOLD]

I am not trying to schmooze you but, of all the journal makers, I adore your aesthetic the most! Your journals are a visual feast!

[@joiedefi]

Well thank you!!! 💜

[@KellysCreativeDreams]

Good morning, Joie. As I've been rewatching your videos, I've been reminded to pull things out, such as magazine pages. As to that music paper, my first question would be 'If I don't incorporate any of this into a journal, what am I going to do with it? Will I enjoy it more in a journal or in its original form. I hope that helps. I'm featuring you on my channel all this month. on 6/7/23 I'm talking about covers and page selection. I hope this finds you feeling well. Hugs & Creative Blessings!

[@paddywood89]

I have been wanting to make a journal from scratch, and your instructions are fabulous, thank you so much. x

[@joiedefi]

What a lovely comment, thanks Paddy!! 👍🏻❣️

[@crazypsychnurse9493]

I missed the explanation and instructions. All I heard was what she was doing with her journal. I would love to find a tutorial.

[@joiedefi]

This video might be more helpful, if not let me know and I'll see how else I can help!!🥰🥰 kzbin.info/www/bejne/qXexm6N3nJagpck

[@rosemariesalvatore7733]

I have wanted to try doing a junk journal for some time now. I have lots of supplies, but am finding that I'm nervous to jump in! :) But this is the simplest one that I've see and think it will be perfect to start with one like this. Thank you!!

[@joiedefi]

You're welcome Rosemarie....thanks for popping by to watch!! Joie 💜🌿🍄

[@conniegray3272]

Gathering supplies for my daughter's 25th birthday 🎂 to get her started. I feel like this is an art for self exploration and expression that will be relaxing and encorage down time for self-care. I found your Beginners Guide helpful. I'm creating a scavenger hunt for her together her supplies & a special gift. ✍️ 🎨 🪡 🧵 🎀 Thank you

[@joiedefi]

Absolutely spot on, perfect for that need for self expression. What a special gift! Welcome to this happy place Connie!😄💜🌿

[@Gigi.loves.reading]

I've been looking into starting a junk journal and couldn't find the right channel to show me how then I stumbled onto this channel. I'm definitely subscribing! Can't wait to binge watch all your videos.

[@joiedefi]

That's so lovely to hear, thank you very much. Welcome to my channel! I like to keep things simple and fun 😁 Looking forward to chatting again, and to hearing about your progress. Take care, Joie 🌿💜

[@ObsDaughterCan]

Being and older video- not sure you will see this comment. But I must tell you this is the best video I’ve watched on making a junk journal. I’m now subscribed. TYS Janet

[@joiedefi]

Wow!!!! That's an amazing thing for me to hear.... Thank you so, so much 😁💜💜💜

[@49dragonflies]

Thanks so much for the shout out!!! :))) Loved watching your process for making these! The Music paper: Use the originals keeping in mind that if you leave it on your shelf, how often will you actually take it out and look at it??? How many of these are just trashed or are buried in boxes or covered in dust to never be seen again. Using them should bring you joy! If you still can't bring yourself to use them, make copies and use those....:)

[@rachelleandrichard]

I agree. It will not have much meaning to anyone else yet will make a stunning bunch of pages and embellishments for your beautiful journals and for us all to appreciate as well in their new lives. I've been hunting for a music book to use.

[@joiedefi]

I totally agree with your logic. But it's very useful to hear it. Thanks for watching Barbara. ❣️👍🏻💜

[@joiedefi]

Excellent advice. Happy hunting Ministry of Home! joie xx

[@candikelly2359]

@@joiedefi me too... hymnals, music books, dictionaries, cherished children's books & bibles, teaching books and on and on....all having personally belonged to my mom and dad who passed away a bit over 2 years ago (w/i 16 days of each other.) I read a random FB reply very similar to the one 49dragonflies shared with you just now...and that gave me the freedom to use and enjoy in different form the books that had belonged to my parents... BUT...there's never a right or wrong way to do anything. You do YOU! Hugs!

[@joiedefi]

@@candikelly2359 I totally understand....and agree. I am working through something similar. ❣️

[@triniacosta5012]

A usted por atendernos , muchas gracias

[@joiedefi]

🥰💜😁

[@CCapri]

Thanks a lot for your wunderful videos. I am a beginner in this world and i am 57 can not say how mutch i enjoy that now all my lovely stuff become a home. And not only a home, a beautiful home as well. Sorry for my english i am from germany.

[@joiedefi]

Your English is fine!! Welcome 😁💜 I am delighted to meet you and to hear that you are enjoying my videos and playing with paper. Have a lovely weekend C. Capri 👍🏻🌿 joie🍄

[@pauletteliddell2923]

June 17.…2024...I'm having Loli watch short easy videos to see jow to make her journals. Hugs from us. 🙏🤗😇💜💜

[@joiedefi]

Hugs to Loli💜

[@carolclmcm1214]

It’s time for me to make my first journal. I like your instructions best.

[@joiedefi]

Great, it's an easy method and affordable using book pages. 👍🥰

[@amyt6254]

I found this short step by step video to be very easy to understand! Thank you! I loved seeing one of the journals you actually wrote in at the beginning! I hope to one day start making my own journals!

[@PopleBackyardFarm]

I love the knitting book that is quite a find!

[@joiedefi]

I agree, I've never seen one like it, before or after!! Joie 💜🌿

[@missyb.623]

I appreciate that you give credit to other folks who inspire you! Thanks for sharing!

[@joiedefi]

Always very welcome, thanks Missy B 🥰💜

[@pauletteliddell2923]

I found some magazines pages in my stash and will be using some. Thanks so much.. hope to see you soon.🦋🧡🧡💚. Autumn is here!

[@joiedefi]

Autumn is definitely here!!!🥰🥰🥰

[@ScaryCheri]

I absolutely will try this. I have several antique books I can’t bring myself to use too. I. Glad to see you found your bone folder. I lost my scissors for a week, lol

[@joiedefi]

Those little things have legs 😁 I think you're really going to enjoy yourself Cheri 👍😎💜

[@gtrip5898]

I feel the same way about certain books and pages but what I do is if it's in black and white I simply photo copy it onto whatever paper color I may and I can use them over and over again. Hope this helps! Love your journals!🤗❤❤❤

[@joiedefi]

Splendid idea, welcome Ginny!! I'm just editing another video...making a seasonal Autumn Junk Journal. Hopefully you'll enjoy that one too 😁 hugs from me, joie 💜🌿

[@msgingerjourney]

I like to copy book pages when the books are really special, then I can re-use the images, preserving the book. Very nice video!

[@joiedefi]

Thanks so much

[@gebswife]

I love your wonderful way of organizing what you have an idea to work with, then, plan and work as you go. Such a joy to watch. Beautiful ideas, too.

[@joiedefi]

Thank you Nancy, that's really great feedback, joie xxx

[@wandalorenz5762]

This was great! I love how you turned the extra parts into pockets or edges rather than cutting them. I agree when I have some pages like your music paper it's hard for me to but I just love the look of vintage music paper that's when I just have to dive in. Looking forward to next week.tfs

[@joiedefi]

Awesome. Great words "dive in ". I dither a bit too much. Super advice!!! See you next week I hope! Take care, joie. 🌿💜

[@bettylongshore9594]

This journal turned out great! I am amazed at all the different ways people sew the pamphlet stitch, but they all work and look great!!!!!! Thank you for your great video. I bought a box of old music book and two of them were obviously used for weddings. I cannot use them either...I think they are organ music. They look beautiful!!! I guess you and I could copy our music and still use it that way!!!!!!

[@joiedefi]

It's such a beautiful thing, music paper.....so hard to use it up Betty, I agree!!! 😁❤️❤️❤️

[@carolynsettle2047]

I have just started making journals for my first ever . Thanks to you . Well I must say I'm already obsessed with it . I am a reader love books . An what your saying about not being able to cut into a book was my fear . But I'm filling better about it now because alot of my books has such beautiful pictures an I always thought it's such a shame I an know one else gets any pleasure looking at them when they are in the book so cutting them out an placing them in journals is very exciting for me now your really sharing with others an not having a book on a shelf that's sitting an not being appreciated an enjoyed . If that makes sense . Sorry if I didnt explain it well . 😊

[@originaljenn1088]

Thank you Joie for making it easy to do and understand. I didn’t get the point of junk journaling when all I saw were there great masterpieces I would be afraid to touch, let alone write in. You, in your videos, have made me get the point and it’s when you make your own, that’s when it’s fun. Anyway, after watching this video a few times I did it. I gathered some papers and found some really nice ones and put it together. Small...the cover is 8” square unfolded (about 20 cm-I cheated and looked on the ruler) but anyway it looks pretty good. Thank you again. I would never have done this without you.

[@joiedefi]

I am absolutely delighted to hear this.... it's heartwarming. Thank you so much for taking the time to tell me about it. And definitely keep me posted as you fill your new journal....and then make a new one!! Joie ❣️🌿😀

[@aubeauathaarlem]

unfortunately I've been really busy lately, so busy that I dont have time to do my craft time, but listen to your voice in all your tutorial while I'm working at home become like a music for me..

[@joiedefi]

It's great to hear that!! I do the same when I'm busy at home.... So pleased that you enjoy what I talk about!!💜💜💜💜

[@hollypeet466]

this video is just what i’ve been looking for! an easy junk journal with pockets! thanks so much for the step by step instructions! i can’t wait to see the next video for extras to add!🙌😍❤️

[@joiedefi]

Thank you Holly 😁 You can make it really personal to you with the decoration... great to see you here, hope to chat again soon!! Joie 💜🌿

[@virginiawimer8064]

I have made a few but just brand new-- kind of bewildered at all the ways and stuff to make and put in them. Loved your video.

[@joiedefi]

Thanks so much!!!💖💖💖

[@pippabayfield1154]

I really appreciate that you keep things affordable and low tech, it’s a refreshing approach

[@joiedefi]

Thanks Pippa, some of the supplies can be quite costly. I guess I craft in a way that hopefully we can all have a go at. And it's about fun after all. Take care Pippa, joie xxx

[@JoAnneMOwens]

I am one that never likes to take apart books, so I can identify with your being hesitant about your music book! That being said, I was lucky enough to come across four music books at my local thrift store, which I bought quickly. They were all German orchestra music, which I really like because there were no words, just musical notes. One book was incredibly old, and it did hurt me to cut into it, but I did! I figured that I bought it for that reason. The books are like the one you have too. You might ease into it by just cutting one page and go from there?

[@joiedefi]

I can picture those books....yummy! I'll try your suggested approach....good idea. Thanks for the return visit Jo Anne, great to see you here again! Take care, happy crafting, joie xxx

[@Elizabeth-gn9dc]

This is so helpful Joie, thank you for sharing all these great books for inspiration and your lovely journal tutorial. I recently bought an old music book from the very large Antiques and Collectors fair on Newark Showground. The book is called Mazurkas von Chopin and is not dated but thought to be from the 1890s. I told the seller what I wanted it for and how I’d feel very reluctant to pull out it’s pages and cut it up. He told me that all the books he has for too long that don’t sell are sent away to be pulped and many end up like that, especially old music books. The Chopin book is beautiful, aged with golden brown pages and a hard red cover and cost just £2.00. So, I began pulling pages from the back to begin my preservation of them in the junk journals I intend to make. Since doing that however, I found a similar book online valued at £20.00, so although not valuable it’s still a lot more than I paid for mine, so something to bear in mind. Hope this helps you with the lovely Mendelssohn book.

[@joiedefi]

That's very helpful and I didn't know that happened to such lovely books. Wow, we learn!!💜

[@samuallance1395]

Thank you for this step-by-step video. You have helped remove the intimidation factor of trying a hand at a new (for me) craft project. Soooo much appreciated.

[@joiedefi]

You're very welcome!!

[@christinebell8980]

I like Sally Johnson's idea for the music pages. I have made journals like this before, but never with various sizes of pages. It looks great. I will have to give it a go. Thanks.

[@joiedefi]

I think size variation is easier, but I'd be interested to know how you feel after giving it a go. It's whatever you feel like doing really. 💜👍🏻

[@Solaeandcraft]

I’ve always loved junk journals but only started making not long ago. I love how you explain it so well. 🥰

[@joiedefi]

So kind!!!! 👍🏻❣️

[@paperandpendays635]

And yes the Henry Terry book pages are beautiful, even I thought that they would make a nice cover for a new journal when I felt the texture of the pages. 🙂😍

[@joiedefi]

indeed, quite thick cardstock really!!!

[@carolmarlatt3834]

You are a very good teacher!

[@joiedefi]

Awww thank you Carol!!! Thank you for watching, welcome to my channel:) joie xx

[@GramTx7]

Just found this video and can't wait to try it out. Thanks so much for showing us newbies how fun and easy it is.

[@joiedefi]

You're very welcome 😊💜

[@aussiepom9238]

Beautiful. TFS. Happy day

[@joiedefi]

Thanks very much Aussie Pom, very kind of you! 🥰

[@vellacardwell7663]

I have been watching your tutorials to find inspiration. I have learned a lot from watching. Thanks for being so inspiring.

[@joiedefi]

Wow, that's fantastic Vella! Thank you for your lovely comment, welcome to my channel!!🥰

[@megancampbell3914]

I really like your creativity and craftsmanship. My current "stash" is mostly travel info I've saved from different trips. Maps, brochures, coasters., menus, receipts etc. I get so much because this is the type of paper memorabilia I enjoy. Maybe I will try to make a junk journal for each trip, rather than a detailed travel journal or scrap book....then just print out photos to go on top of the pages or in the pockets and do minimal journaling on some tags. I am trying to figure out how to catch up with my travels, and scrapbooking or travel journals seem even more elaborate. Have you ever done a specific-trip-junk-journal?

[@joiedefi]

That collection of ephemera sounds great. I haven't done a specific travel related Journal, but I've just made a Journal for a specific person to reflect who she is, her personality and her hobbies. As long as you enjoy what you're doing it doesn't really matter what you do or how....i look forward to hearing more about your next steps, keep me posted!! Joie ❣️🌿

[@emilyinwhite]

Synchronicity, I just looked up how to make a junk journal! Thank you for the detailed instructions! 🌿🐚🍄🍃🌷📚✂️📝📎📔🖋

[@joiedefi]

Well Colette that's fantastic!! I am delighted that you found this video and my channel - I hope that you enjoy what you find:) joie xxx

[@ritaharker4466]

Loved watching this, it seems I cannot get enough of your junk journal making. So much inspiration and every step so well explained xx

[@joiedefi]

Awww thank you Rita 😁💜

[@Vickilanegan]

Love watching and seeing how everything comes together. Thanks so much for sharing! 😊❤️

[@joiedefi]

I feel like you have nearly watched them all now😁....you probably know them better than me 😍💜

[@YanaVallie]

This has been so useful for me, quite comprehensive and I appreciate the clear explanation at every step 💙💜 I have been wanting to make a junk journal for a while but never knew where to start as I thought it would look messy due to all the different types of pages and patterns that go into it. It is the beauty of the junk journal to a large extent I just thought I would not be able to make sense of all the visual interest somehow... I feel encouraged to try definitely, I have a lot of the needed supplies too, I hope to be able to get around to it in May. Thank you for sharing 💐

[@joiedefi]

Keen to hear how you get on, keep me posted!!

[@tracybromage-spencer1882]

When I get papers I absolutely cant part with I scan them. this way I have so many more options. Keeping the original intact for me to keep somewhere special

[@joiedefi]

Great idea....and a good way of moving forwards and getting the most out of our stash. Thanks for sharing...😁👍🏻 Take care, Joie ❣️

[@karenanderson5239]

I just found this video and find it so helpful. It appears to be an easy process and I don’t know why I haven’t tried making one yet. Thank you!

[@joiedefi]

And they're so much fun Karen....😁❣️👍🏻

[@crystalplunkett5333]

Thank you so much for this! I’m a beginner, I’ve made several 1-signature journals so far, but I’ve gotten to the point you did in this video, and I don’t know what to do next? I’ll keep watching. Thanks again!

[@joiedefi]

Let me know if I can help!!😁💜

[@lindaallen7800]

This is so so fun! You are such an inspiration! I look forward to learning this. Look how fast you did this. I cannot wait !!! Thanks for teaching us!

[@joiedefi]

Go Linda!!! Let's do this, and yes indeed, it's so much fun! 😁 Joie 🌿💜

[@candikelly2359]

ADORE!!! learned tons...and you made it look so easy! can't wait to back to this, but "working" on another project...if i were working at all! GOOD STUFF, girl!

[@joiedefi]

Thank you!! Sounds like you are having a lot of fun...great to hear:) Keep me posted Candi, joie xxxx

[@tlt777]

I’m new to junk journals. I’m enjoying your videos and instructions.

[@joiedefi]

Fantastic!❤️

[@carolhedberg2341]

What a delightful series of videos I've watched! You tickly my fancy for colors, pockets, descriptions, as well as having a lovely voice. Thank you!!!

[@joiedefi]

Aww Carol, thank you very much!!! 😁❣️

[@lindamoore8212]

Thank you so much for showing how you did the process. Loved it! I have watched a lot of videos. While they are all wonderful. The process was what I was looking for. As a beginner junk journal lady. I have subscribed. Can't wait for the next step. TYFS

[@joiedefi]

Awesome!! Thank you so much, and a huge welcome to my channel. I'm editing another like this at the moment... with better camera angles to get close to the papers. Will be up on my channel in a week 😁 Take care Linda, happy crafting, Joie 💜🌿

[@resal9163]

I am coming back to junk journals and your video makes it feel "less big" Thank you 😊

[@joiedefi]

Ooh that's great!! Thanks so much, welcome back!!👍🥰

[@artoonistcorine2910]

I had to comment! I am hooked! I have watched a lot of videos about starting a junk or art journal and I love your videos the best! Keep them coming! Thank you so much!

[@joiedefi]

Wow, you really made me smile today!! I think you might like my next video then ( this Friday). I'm decorating one of these Junk Journals...it is an addiction, yessss!!!!! Welcome to my channel, oh, I love your avatar 😁👍💜🌿

[@amyjames4538]

I so enjoyed the calmness of your voice. I like how you binded the book also. I am new to journaling and now I am going to sit and watch your tutorials.

[@joiedefi]

That's fantastic Amy, let me know if you are looking for anything in particular, I'll do my best to help!!😊👍💜

[@Laura-qg4iz]

Thank you so much for this - my daughter and I made a journal for my mum using this tutorial, and it's such a special gift to give!

[@joiedefi]

Aww, that sounds lovely, thanks for sharing this ❤️❤️❤️

[@amsbloom6034]

I love making junk journals - the more "junkier", the better. Somehow it's a much cooler challenge to make a journal out of old envelopes and a crossword magazine than using all those pretty papers and scrapbook supplies. I mean, I have those too, but I end up using junk (don't let me any near an office rubbish bin) the most

[@joiedefi]

I know exactly what you mean....and that way it's absolutely going to be unique. Sounds like you really enjoy your junk journal making. Thanks so much for popping by to watch....all the best for the New Year! Joie 🌿💜

[@amsbloom6034]

@@joiedefi I've just discovered your channel... And I'm watching all the videos 😀

[@joiedefi]

@@amsbloom6034 you made me very happy today....thank you!!!!! 💜💜💜💜

[@ruthannamarteifio2521]

Great ideas----proving that the process doesn't have to be super complicated! Thank you!! :)

[@joiedefi]

Yes indeed, I like simple and easy, so the thinking piece isn't too hard:) joie xx

[@margeg.4760]

ohhhh my this is the ever first video where i met you hahaha... and where i learned and finally tried to sew a junk journal. i just usually use a smash book given to me as gifts or any available notebooks. And it was just last week! thanks to you!

[@joiedefi]

You're very welcome Marge 🥰👍🏻

[@anitapearson2977]

You have the neatest books!

[@joiedefi]

I've been lucky in my charity shop finds 😁❣️

[@Mandy.yesimdandy]

Ty for the Simple step by step. Most others are so complicated and make it seem like u have to be a pro or use top notch art supply store bought items lol yours is beautiful and yet using things u already may have. Ty 😊

[@joiedefi]

I like simple too 🥰👍

[@amandabradley6256]

I love this! Thank you! I’ve been looking at how to make a junk journal and your vlog just makes sense! Thank you again❤️❤️

[@joiedefi]

Great to hear that Amanda! Thanks for stopping by to watch 🥰👍🏻

[@missygilly9917]

Thank you ever so much for sharing your tips..I’m just starting out. I’ve got lots of books, I’m an artist (sort of), but feel a bit more confident with your tutelage 💕🇨🇦

[@joiedefi]

Well that's absolutely wonderful to hear, thank you for your kind words. Sounds like you're going to have a lot of fun playing with paper and making journals!! 😁😁 Welcome to my channel. 💜 Joie 🌿

[@cazyoung5887]

Tfs your wonderful journal xx

[@joiedefi]

You're very welcome, thanks for visiting!! joie x

[@jaynesills1248]

This was so much fun to watch!!! I Love the Process Video's, they help me so much. Thanks for Sharing your Process!!! HUGS.....

[@joiedefi]

Aww Jayne, thank you, that's lovely!!! Joie ❣️😁

[@carollaws838]

Love the knitting pattern book, what. Great find!

[@joiedefi]

Truly vintage!! :) joie xxx

[@ehrikalord1340]

I am immensely proud of my little creation and having the privilege to use my finds! Thank you so much 💚

[@joiedefi]

I can hear the pride in your voice. Well done you 👍🏻😁 joie 💜

[@ehrikalord1340]

joie de fi 😇😇😇

[@Mistyblackburn2023]

I love watching you make Journals and work in them. So satisfying :D beautiful pages you have used! I need to find me a botanical book. Love using things like that in my journals!!

[@joiedefi]

Yay Misty...definitely a botanical book:) Some of them are real works of art! joie xxx

[@Imamummyof3]

I’ve just started out in the world of junk journaling and I’m hooked already. I can’t wait to make lots of beautiful journals 😊

[@joiedefi]

I can't wait to hear about them Charlotte 😁💜👍🏻 Welcome to my channel, I hope that a few videos here are fun and useful for you! Joie 🌿❣️

[@Imamummyof3]

Thank you. Your videos are fab and so easy to follow xx

[@yvettefuller545]

So glad I clicked. Having a sad moment. You are delightful!

[@joiedefi]

Oh no Yvette.... sorry to hear that. I hope the video is in some way a helpful distraction 💜

[@corinnecurtis5145]

Thanks for sharing!

[@joiedefi]

Thanks for watching Corinne, great to see you again:) xx

[@evifoulidou5045]

Oh how much i enjoy watching your videos!!!💖👏👏

[@joiedefi]

Awww Evi, thank you!! I've got another one like this out on Tuesday, feel free to join in the chat when it Premières...7pm. I can introduce you to other crafters in the chat box 😁💜 joie 🌿

[@dawnbish9822]

This looks like so much fun. Thank you so much for the very good tutorial!! I can't wait to try it.

[@joiedefi]

You are very welcome Dawn, thanks for visiting! joie xx

[@DaQueen57]

I love how you do the journals. Always something new😁

[@joiedefi]

Hopefully they are interesting, thank you Hazel!! Great to see you again. joie xxx

[@PamVanEeJournalMaker]

Beautiful vintage knitting book. Thanks for the inspiration!🙂💗

[@joiedefi]

Hi Pam, thank you...yes, what a find that knitting book was 😁 and you're welcome! Joie 🌿💜

[@oliaitken]

I know that feeling about cutting up books you've started to love...I hunt for another one and keep the best one 👍👍😁

[@joiedefi]

I confess to owning duplicates too 😱 thanks for sharing 😁 and welcome to my channel!! Joie ❣️🌿

[@pauletteliddell2923]

Just watching again. Hope you are doing better.wr all miss you. Virtual hugs 🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗 and prayers 🙏🏿. Also sending love to you and your family. Take care of yourself.xx

[@joiedefi]

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[@cynthiaakacyndsmith6539]

I am getting the itch to create another junk journal. I haven’t for a few years. I love making them and seeing so many ways of creating them. A travelers note book size may be a perfect re-boot. I have all along continued to gather bits and bobs to put in them. My only bother is I have my stuff between two places in the lower level as my craft space.. SIGH. I will have to get it figured out. Thank you for sharing.

[@joiedefi]

Sounds like a great idea Cynthia.... It's always such a satisfying project. I like TN sized journals. Something rather special about that size. 👍💜

[@thereluctantcrafter]

Thank you for answering my previous comment and sending me to this video, I'm very grateful. You make things seem very simple, so simple, even I can give it a go. I have subscribed to your channel, mainly because your decorated pages in some of your other videos are gorgeous. I love how brave you are with watercolour paint on the book pages. Thank you again for sharing your creativity and helping out a novice 🤗

[@joiedefi]

Well from a fellow novice, who is just experimenting, playing with paper and paint, a big thank you to you. It's comments like yours which really boost me, helping me to do the next video. Very much appreciated. And you can definitely do it 👍🏻 😁💜 joie 🌿

[@raelynnreffruschinni8802]

It helps me to cut the threads of the binding and pull out a joined page. It makes the book feel like it is still whole.

[@joiedefi]

Very useful tip, and I know what you mean Rae:) joie xxx

[@1888starz]

Lovely easy tutorial to follow. The music sheets are beautiful; I would probably photo copy them (if able to) and use these, storing originals for use always.

[@joiedefi]

Thank you; it's good to hear that it was easy to follow. Good idea re the music paper. And thanks for sharing your thoughts, I always like to hear what you think. Hope to see you soon!! Take care, joie xx

[@lenawarelius4195]

Revisiting your great videos 🙌🌼🌻🍁🍀🏵

[@MarylynBroomhall]

I'm writing note prompts as I'm viewing. Really looking forward to making one of these as my very first journal attempt! So easy to follow your directions. Thank you :-)

[@joiedefi]

Fantastic, can't wait to see pictures!

[@DenaTollefson]

Hi Joie!!! I caught the tail end of your premiere and am coming back to watch the upload. That Lowland River page is drool-worthy. I love watching you flipping through pages and listening to your thought process for creating your gorgeous junk journals. Your Mendelssohn music book pages could make a handsome background for some of your watercolor work, Joie! Clever to make a folder out of the extra paper for your cover and internal pages. Thank you for participating in my live streams , Joie! It is wonderful having your there, Hugs to you and have a super weekend.

[@joiedefi]

I'm very pleased to be in your streams. I had a couple of thoughts, just ideas, for your channel, based on some things that I have learned along the way. So perhaps we might share those via messenger sometime. Just ideas, you can of course ignore. :) xxx Maybe chat later in the week.

[@DenaTollefson]

@@joiedefi Joie I would love to connect and hear your ideas!! Yes, please contact me so we can chat!!!

[@joiedefi]

Talk later in the week ❣️

[@kerynokeeffe9133]

Thank you Joie! I really appreciate seeing you choose the papers for your journal. I tried using real junk mail, however, the result was not what I wanted. It did give me practice in the binding together process. I love the look you have achieved! With more knowledge now, I’ll choose again. 😀

[@ginaclev9604]

Keryn O'Keeffe Save your true "junk" journal...someone pointed out you can use it for an art journal to experiment in since you can't ruin junk! No fear journal play, lol. Throw some paint, dribble it, splatter it...test color combos, etc. Have fun.

[@joiedefi]

I know what you mean; it's about getting the balance right around the degree of "junkiness"...so you are right, I did try to mix with other papers. Practicing the binding process is definitely useful. Thanks for visiting and commenting! joie xx

[@joiedefi]

What a great philosophy, creative freedom, I love it!! Thank you Gina!!

[@bellap2570]

I love it! I make my own this weekend! Thank you so much! ❤️😊

[@joiedefi]

That's fantastic Bella!! 😄💐💜

[@kristiegijanto7306]

I love your videos. I am making 2 travelers notebooks right now and used your videos for a guide!

[@joiedefi]

How exciting Kristie!! Well I'm reading your comment 6 minutes after you left it, so maybe you are still cutting and trimming and sewing your papers into your travelers notebook:) Keep me posted on your progress, take care! joie xx

[@reikiessence11]

Joie, fantastic videos. Your creations are gorgeous, I also love the way you speak, it’s very soothing. Grateful for your shoutouts too (I don’t have a channel), just really like finding great artists. Thank you 😊💜

[@joiedefi]

Thanks for stopping by to watch! 👍🏻😄 Lovely to meet you... lots more ideas and videos on my channel so enjoy! 😁❣️

[@debbivaughn1313]

You're a great teacher! 👍👍 Tyfs.

[@joiedefi]

just having a go Debbi :) but thank you!!! xxxx

[@kellycatton5930]

Just found ur channel and I'm really inspired. Your problem with tearing up the music book, I would start by removing centre pages that don't disturb the rest of the binding. I know this video is years old so no doubt that book has been dissected and completely used up by now, lol, but I thought my tip may help with future books. I hope you find it helpful anyway. I'm definitely going to give junk journals a try, and will be subscribing and watching lots more of your videos. Thx again for inspiring me ❤❤😊😊

[@joiedefi]

Thank you so much!!❤️

[@debragazaway4946]

I’ve just started and I love it!

[@joiedefi]

Awesome!!!! 😁👍🏻❣️❣️❣️

[@valeriesotiropoulos9720]

Thank you for making it very simple easy to understand♥️🙏✝️🌹🏵️♥️

[@joiedefi]

Thanks very much!! That's exactly what I try to do, make it easy for you to do too! Great to meet you Valerie!👍💜

[@thirteenhens]

Wow! Your directions are succinct, clear and so very helpful. Thank you for posting.

[@joiedefi]

Thanks very much Alexis 😊💜

[@katumlang8265]

I loved this video and that you suggested using book pages I just recently went to goodwill and found a not to old book but it’s pages were so aged not to sure how but I loved the pages anyways definitely going to try this soon😊💕🙌

[@joiedefi]

Sounds like an excellent plan!! Welcome to my channel, and thank you very much for sharing your thoughts here....I hope to see you soon 😁 joie 🌿💜

[@sandrajohnson9926]

I am wondering if you did part 2 for making junk journals. Thank you so much. I will scan through all your videos for great ideas. Your process is fun & easy!!

[@joiedefi]

Let me know if I can be of any help Sandra.... happy to find links for videos for you. 😁❤️

[@graciebeachbum137]

Hi Joie🖐🏻🤚🏻I’m glad I could jump in to watch the live. I had to come back to watch the rest. It was so nice to see your process. The journal turned out beautiful.. TFS 💕😊🐚gracie

[@joiedefi]

That's fantastic to hear Gracie....but more importantly.... how was your family do? Was lovely when you popped up in the chat😁 hope to see you again soon. Joie ❣️🌿

[@graciebeachbum137]

joie de fi The wedding was beautiful thank you for asking.. 😊💕

[@manonpelletier6715]

Scan the music sheets or paint them with wartercolor paintings, like the color of music. Use the colors that inspire you the music sheet design.

[@joiedefi]

I like the idea of painting them, they would look very original and enticing. Thanks for the new idea! Also welcome to my channel, it's really great to hear new ideas so thank you for sharing yours. joie xx

[@joray7967]

I love your videos. Thank you!

[@joiedefi]

It's my pleasure Jo Ray... welcome to my channel!! Joie 🌿💜😁