How To Make A Soft Cover Junk Journal Part 1 - The Cover/Tutorial/Digital Collage Club DT Project

I bought some jeans at the flea market and am sharing how I make a soft cover junk journal using denim pieces. In this first part I am constructing the cover.
Measurements of paper bag after cutting: 36 cm x 24 cm or 14 inches x 9 1/2 inches
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[@denisebrown4933]

At first it pained me to know that you were going to cut up that perfect jean jacket! But when I saw the closures you made from the bottom band I knew it was worth it and I know that you will make beautiful use of the rest of that jacket. There are millions of jean jackets in the world, but only one jean journal cover creation by Barbara! Can't wait to see part 2!

[@marinafriedrich8592]

Wieder mal ein tolles Beispiel dafür, dass man alles zu Hause haben MUSS, um es irgendwann einmal zu benutzen. Wer embossed schon auf Stoff, nur du...grossartig!

[@49dragonflies]

😂😂😂❤️

[@sassyh154]

Love how this is looking Barbara... looking forward to seeing it come together.. Cheers for sharing...

[@juliemonroe105]

Wow this is so cute, the flowers really made the design with the embossing. Love this Barbara

[@gypsydesigns4you722]

Love the look of this denim journal cover. Looking forward to the next part. Looks amazing.

[@allib185]

Love love LOVE!!! Looking forward to seeing the finished piece!! So cool!

[@grahamfox931]

Morning Barbara, WOW, WOW WOW. Love, love the cover. You are so inspiring, imagine using old jeans like you have just done. GENIUS!!!!!! Stunning. Looking forward to the next episode of our adventure. Blessings and hugs as always from Cape Town. Diana

[@lindaschumacher2577]

Oh my goodness!! I am catching up on watching your videos and I can't describe how much I LOVE this cover - can't wait to see the rest of the journal!

[@agent4942]

You never cease to amaze me with your creativeness- love this x

[@znycelondon5313]

Love the denim. A good while back I cut some denim jeans to make journal covers. They just did not look right…….and here today you have inspired me to return to my project and start working with them again🤗🤗🤗…… Thank you for sharing🥰

[@tonyashatley5040]

Oh my goodness Barbara! This is so cool! Love how the cover turned out! Looking forward to the rest!

[@ambermorag3401]

Man Barbara da hast du dich wieder mal selber übertroffen, das Cover ist wunderschön. Danke fürs Zeigen😍

[@mariaconti9704]

Dear Barbara, Thai journal cover is fabulous! Oh my goodness, I can’t sit to see the next video. Thank you! ❤️🤗😘🥰

[@clairesladylair3624]

Just WOW! TFS!😲🤩

[@debbivaughn1313]

This cover is fabulous! Who doesn't love old denim?🤗🥰

[@galeweaver790]

I like your trying different options to see the effect and then choosing the look you want.

[@tamela7782]

You are so unbelievably talented. I love your video's. Thank you!

[@handcraftlove]

Love the use of jean in this project! SO many ideas!

[@margreethderooij5479]

Sooo beautiful! During the process I wondered how it would end. You did a great job and I am looking forward to seeing the next video.

[@pambotter355]

Barbara, wow, what an amazing cover. The closure to the slits, to the flowers and butterfly. Glad you picked the gold pearls, they went perfectly with the flowers. Can’t wait to see the next video! TFS! ❤️

[@denisegardner2373]

Another beautiful Barbara creation. I love that you talk out your process and selections. I find that interesting and educational. TFS 😘

[@kristinaperinot7544]

Oh no….its over already 😮😂 can’t wait to see the next part 👍🏻

[@MariKayCreations]

I love those rolled flowers from denim 🥰definitely going to make some denim flowers and shapes! Thank you

[@helenosullivan1191]

Love the idea of this cover, and love what you have done…. Thankyou Barbara again for you fabulous ideas xxx 💜🧚🏿‍♂️🦋💚🌻🌺💙💐🥰🥰🥰😘

[@suebrown3194]

What a brilliant way to use that waistband from the jacket! Look forward to seeing how the pockets get used too.

[@jennifercambridge6837]

I'm excited for part two. I bet that journal cover will be lovely and squishy. ❤

[@danacolosimo5874]

Wow this is so cool 😍😍❤️❤️ I love how you put this together, love all the little details 😍😍 gorgeous can’t wait for the next part 😊😊 TFS 😘😘😘😘

[@suzannadannadanna3662]

I love this journal and can't wait to see the rest! The little roses are so cute, I must try this.

[@mmonr]

I have a nice collection of my grandsons’ jeans. They are small and will work so well with these ideas. Thanks for reminding me.

[@Sheamarie]

Very pretty. Thank you for sharing.

[@SaltLifeGypsy68]

I've got a pair waiting, on the to do list! Perfect timing! 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼 Hurry on back now. 😘😘🤣🤣🤣🤷🏻‍♀️

[@BarkingGriffon]

Amazing! I have a bunch of old jeans I have been saving!! 🎉🎉

[@kathymiller2829]

LOVE, LOVE, LOVE!!! ❤️🥰

[@prof.mommyarty]

Ooh, first thing I see 👀 is denim 😁😁😁 I have some stashed away somewhere. Wow that's cheap! Lol I remember wearing the rips🙊. So many handy bits and pieces. I'm loving the sound! Oh WOW I just noticed your nail polish!! Cool 😎. What a lovely blue that is 😍 and spraying through stencils onto fabric works beautifully! Brilliant closure idea 💡. The embossing works great 👍 I've never done it on fabric. I love it and looking forward to seeing the rest! Tfs and have a great day 💖💖💖

[@pattybarr8710]

Can’t wait to see what happens in the rest of it! You are amazing, Barbara!!❤

[@dandelion1239]

Totally LOVE this cover! A great way to use old jeans & the flowers & butterflies are really pretty!! Thx for sharing this idea! You’re very creative.

[@toniscott1029]

Totally love this!!! Can't wait to see how it will look when it's done! 😍

[@Paintspotsandpaper]

That’s gorgeous Barbara, your artistic imagination is beyond belief. Looking forward to the next part. Thankyou for sharing xx

[@debbie115]

Gorgeous! Can’t wait for part 2! 🥰

[@ItadakimashuU]

I was expecting you to pull out your golden wax at anytime to edge the florals, leaves and butterfly 🤣 This is very cool and inspiring though!!!

[@debbiewright1789]

Wow!! I just cut the legs off my husband's old jeans to use yesterday!! Thanks!!

[@sherryliberto6749]

I really truly love this look! See you soon. Sending love and big hugs Sherry 🌷

[@MaureenAstrid]

It is absolutely gorgeous already! What a good idea to get some jeans to make this journal cover. 😍 we will be there for the next episode of course ☺️👍 sending hugs 😘😘

[@ruthwalzershine429]

Truly superb…You always come up with some amazing new project..Love the combinations used …

[@cassyreif697]

Gorgeous!! Luv the little touches. At first I was unsure about the flowers...but the whole grouping looks awesome with the threads and leaves!❤

[@rachelpatten8889]

The denim decorations are so cute! A wonderful start.

[@angelaarnold4255]

Oh Wow!! This is so fun! My journal made from my Grandsons 2 shirts has these fabric Roses on it. They are so fun to make. Very addictive. Lol. He brought me in some more shirts and a couple pair of Levi’s too. They aren’t as cute as your fun finds but there’s so many cute things you can make from them. I love the Gold Pearls too. Good choice. Can’t wait to see this Journal take shape. Exciting!!♥️♥️♥️

[@natasjatel5489]

I love it! my daughter will check out her closet, she still has some old jeans and jackets lying around. very nice this journal!

[@martistarnes9062]

This is a beautiful journal cover!! I love it. I didn't think I would. I cannot wait to see part 2!!!

[@debrak5314]

Your creativity is awesome!

[@veronicawhite398]

Love it! Good choice on the pearls, Barbara. It kept it grungy but elegant.

[@pauletteliddell2923]

Beautiful job. Looking forward to more.🤗🤗🦋

[@petravanlaarhoven6725]

You are so creative. How do you come up with so many good ideas. Love it. Thank you! Love from the Netherlands Petra

[@fyrtalker]

Can’t wait for part 2!

[@jillstewart9347]

So cool! Your creativity is so fun to watch!

[@veronim77]

Wow, what a gorgeous unique cover. I absolutely love it.

[@nancynorris9822]

So cute! I've made bags out of old jean using the waistband, buttons and pockets. Now I have to try making a cover! I love what you've done! TFS🤗

[@annettedepete4314]

Absolutely beautiful! What a fun video. Thanks for sharing and I look forward to part 2.💕😍

[@rhondamarshall7039]

Love it, look forward to Part # 2. Thank you for sharing.

[@shabbyrosecreationsbykem]

I love❤️ the cover Barbara, at 1st I wasn't real sure. But after you stamped it, added those flowers with the gold pearls, wow just wow! I'm excited for part 2 now.

[@teresitalamas5304]

You are so talented every video is more and more creative. I just love this cover you should sell me one like it😜

[@kristinjacobsen3417]

The embossing looks like it was part of the fabric. Nice!

[@paperchicken6253]

Love the flowers Barbara, never seen that technique before. TFS

[@Imma_rose2]

What a beautiful jean accent cover-I have to try and make one! Thank you!

[@ValTwineDeaner]

Hi Barbara, I really love this and the flowers and butterflies are so pretty, especially with the embossing - what a great idea. You come up with some brilliant ideas, things I'd of never have thought of doing. I can't wait to see how you fill the journal. Have a great weekend, xx

[@wendyk2557]

I sure didn't know you could emboss on fabric. Thanks for sharing!

[@sherelynwhite4130]

Very creative Barbara! Absolutely love what you've done!💙💙💙

[@lauragaudry3402]

Fabulous! Hugs and blessings, 🤗❤️🇨🇦

[@PatWalden]

You are so creative and inspiring Barbara! I absolutely love what you are doing with this journal. It is so cool! ❤️❤️❤️

[@chizb1]

I love this look Barbara ❤❤❤

[@DAnnsDesigns]

Looks great! Glad you used the gold beads, they were blending so well with the top stitching thread. Look forward to Part 2, Thanks for sharing with us. *Debbie*

[@wrenbayley]

Craft along time!!! 🎉

[@janehaddon7337]

Love the embossing on fabric 🥰

[@donnaarsenoff8399]

You have such clever and beautiful ideas for you journals. I ❤ this cover….can’t wait to see the next step.

[@hankejoosen4029]

Wow, this cover is stunning 🤩🤩🤩

[@darvadeemac3515]

Incredible! Love ❤️ this journal cover Barbara. Hugs 🤗 DarvaDee 🇺🇸

[@lauriejjournals]

This is beautiful! One of my favorites 😊

[@caroltanzi29]

Barbara: fabulous idea. Just love it! Carol from California

[@CheleinSF]

Omigosh! Very cool and so fun and different. Can’t wait to see where this goes🌻

[@debhat]

OMG Barbara! I think this is my favorite of everything you've made, which is saying a lot, since I love everything you do! Combining grunge with girly...gorgeous! And that closure...wow. Thank you for sharing this beautiful cover; can't wait to see it progress. Cheers from Denver CO!

[@49dragonflies]

Aaaaaw thanks so much! I have to admit, I’m in love with it as well….☺️❤️

[@teresemartinez6215]

Very cool! I never thought of embossing on fabric. Looks great!

[@karmaleenash2841]

I know right?? The fabric embossing was one of my favorite parts!

[@ttmixedmediaart1155]

Awesome tutorial 👌 I love that. Thanks for sharing 👍

[@cherishedmementos-buffyb.5749]

😍 Oh, I love this so far! Beautiful! Years ago I did an art journal cover made from jeans, I hand cut a bunch of circles and made layered flowers out of them😊 It's still my favorite cover I've ever made LOL💕

[@FatimaD9]

So coincidentally, I am also working with a denim cover today. I love the stamping on the fabric

[@erinmorrison6199]

Omg I just love this. I love jeany things.

[@theplumcreekbooksmith]

Beautiful cover!! TFS!! 💜💜💜

[@lindahyem5804]

Love your cover, the ink and embossing is a great idea. Look forward to #2 video! Hugs from Montana, USA

[@Valkennestblogspot]

So pretty, I love jeans. 10 years ago when I started crafting I also made several fabric flowers this way. Some are laying around now but Imloved to make them. Love the embossing, such a nice grungy idea! Have a nice weekend! Greetings Maia

[@mariakristinaengen3215]

😲 I can't wait to the next part! Just love it! 💜

[@janillingsworth7478]

Absolutely fabulous!!!! I love your cover and will definitely make my version of this. It makes me think of the sixties when I was a teenager.💗

[@hopewilkes74]

That is really good! You are so talented. Thank you!!!!

[@sharonromer6606]

So cool...can't wait to see more 🤗

[@rowenaroberts813]

Looks amazing Barbara.😻👏🏼

[@jneigler]

What a beautiful cover! You are so talented! Thanks for sharing.

[@manonboily2220]

This is great inspiration. Thank you lady 🙂

[@saundyfx6126]

Thank you for this cool video. I'm struggling trying to figure out how to make soft covers. This was helpful.

[@lauriesmith372]

Beautiful Barbara. I am making a fabric journal for my mom and used a soft denim for the cover. I used the pocket on the front for a tuck spot. And now I am going to use your idea and make some little flowers and also do some embossing on it. Thanks for the inspiration once again.😻

[@joycemccullough7856]

Love this! Thanks so much for sharing. I’m looking forward to making one. 💙

[@sherriewoods9538]

Oh wow! Love that! Thank you for sharing! ❤

[@LindaMZH65]

I have a LOT of jeans for quilts and other sewing projects. I’ve been meaning to make a cover with denim and thanks for the embossing idea. 😘