How To Start A Junk Journal Page! #53- Bitesized Inspiration For Your Journal!

[@militarymom6690]

‘Overwhelmed, you have so much stuff but you don’t know how to actually start a page…’ Me, described! Thanks for this video🌸

[@heatherreid9787]

If I feel stuck, I like watching other creatives like you journalling and it helps me to feel inspired, I then have a play in my journal and see what happens. If I try and plan it, then it just doesn't work. I love how you say find something that sparks joy, I will stick your recipe/process in the front of my journal to remind me how to get going if I feel stuck. Thank you :)

[@angelaarnold4255]

I’m so glad you don’t let fear stop you from making videos for us. These pages, especially in this beautiful Journal, sparks joy in me. I’m so happy that KZbins strange algorithms has been bringing up your videos from a year ago. I love watching these pages come to life again.

[@49dragonflies]

Aaaaw! Thank you so much sweetie ❤️

[@KidarWolf]

I'm very new to junk journaling. For me, even getting started is a challenge. I've done small pieces, here and there, but never done a whole page. The fact that women are more common, so far as I can tell, in junk journaling, has made finding my voice challenging. I'm having to examine what masculinity in this art form means for me, which is a valuable new experience as an artist. The fact that one of the projects that inspired me to try junk journaling will use irreplaceable ephemera from my horse owning days has made me very nervous about ruining those pieces with decisions made with inexperience. I've had to take a step back, and start what I'm calling a "disposable journal", something where it doesn't matter what it looks like, where I can learn, and play, without pressure on myself to create something good, because it's only meant for my eyes. For this period of early growth in the art form, I'm falling back to bullet journaling, where I only have pressure to create simple pages, which prioritize information first, and aesthetics second. Any large blank spaces left at the end of a month will become my practice areas for larger compositions and elements. So far, I can say that my voice leans to the neutral papers, particularly coffee dyed or aged paper and softer ghost images juxtaposed with hard lines and dark, bold, colors. I also love the handwritten notes and naturalistic sketches and watercolors found in naturalists' field journals. I'm finding further inspiration in art created en plein air, but also in the engineering and technical drawing I learned as an engineering student. When I'm more confident in my voice, and how to express it, I'll return to the horse journal that inspired me to start this journey of exploration, but for now, I need to play, and learn, to find out which materials will express my artistic voice in this medium.

[@49dragonflies]

Sounds like you found a great way to grow and build confidence. Good for you! 👍🏻😃

[@amyt6254]

I love how you phrased “choosing a piece” as “auditioning it”! That is a great descriptor phrase to explain it.

[@cinziagirelli7939]

Your quite right. Look around and find 1 thing that makes you smile. Something you grunged something you cut out a scrap and build around it… your so wise…

[@cindycreateforlife]

Thoroughly enjoyed this video, I think experience creates process. Before I started doing rather than just watching, I was overwhelmed because I couldn’t see the end from the beginning. You have been a wonderful tutor and encouragement as well as inspiration! Love your page today, you are brilliant!💕🇨🇦

[@shannone1830]

You’re always so inspiring!! Love the poem! Quick tip: you can make that paper using natural beeswax and thin paper such as dictionary pages. I have a tiny iron dedicated to only beeswax. Sometimes I’ll ink up my paper first to get different colors. Thanks again for always helping give me a jump start to creating. 💜

[@wrenbayley]

I love this tip and can hardly wait to try it! Thank you 😊❤

[@49dragonflies]

Thanks! I added my poem as a freebie in the description box.

[@martiseelye6443]

I ALWAYS overthink. and I'm ok with it. it's part of my brain's process. then I just start and go with the flow. it seldom ends up like I envisioned it. (I'm not Tim Holtz or Simon Hurley) but I usually like it. if i try to just pick stuff up and go with it without thinking FIRST, it ends up looking like a kindergartener did it. I would love it if people would stop telling us overthinkers to stop. like we're bad or flawed or not good enough. we don't tell you to stop just going in willy nilly as though you're somehow flawed. Everyone has their own process and for them, it IS the right way. I love watching people who can just dive in and end up with a masterpiece. I love your page today, Barbara, and watching your process, though different from mine, helps to inspire and get me moving. watching these tutorials helps me to overthink not so much...or maybe faster? lol at the least it helps to stop fretting so much and being so self judgemental (which is why we don't need others judging us too) and experimenting more. Thank you! I LOVE your found paper and how you used it.

[@melindastclair]

I love it when you fast forward your giggles. They sound so cute and genuine 😊 The piece of music at the end was sublime.

[@49dragonflies]

🤭❤️

[@heathersullivan8494]

So so love it, and love the way you have shown us the process. Sometimes I find it hard to start a page, because I just have too much clutter. So I clean up the desk, put things away and in that process, I find something I haven’t seen in a while. Then I start, step by step. ❤

[@pamelak.4794]

Small steps with big results! You’ve made yet another gorgeous page ! I love all you do!

[@chiagirlmyfatcat896]

Thought for sure you would get out some of your gorgeous bright colours at some point. I like the words you wrote down and the paper you used. That journal never gets filled up, only chunkier!😆 keep showing us pages each week when you open it. I like seeing your past crafting.❣️

[@49dragonflies]

Thanks! I added my poem as a freebie in the description box.

[@amyrugala246]

Hi Barbara, you will never, ever stop inspiring me! 💜

[@judiemjacobson4613]

I am like you in that sometimes I look at a blank page in a junk Journal, especially if I'm making it for a gift for someone I know and love, and I too am frustrated and not sure what to do next. But I follow a very similar process as yours. Step by step adding one thing at a time and Imagination just starts to flow. I love junk journaling so much. And I appreciate all the work you put in to sharing your wonderful ideas your sense of humor and your open honesty with all of us. Love and hugs

[@veronicawhite398]

Nailed it, Barbara! Truth in both poems. The page is fab! 👌

[@ymrabc]

I think we all have ‘blank page syndrome’ sometimes and I do what you do, find something I really love and want to use. For me it is usually about colour, I might see a colour and just want to use it. I think the most important thing is to just start, the more you try to think about it the more overwhelming it. If you hate it you can cover it over and start again. I love your chunky, cuddly journal.

[@jodiehebb9984]

This was so awesome. Loved the process and the poems. Both feel so relevant to my daily life and junk journalling. I just have so many ideas, or get so much inspiration from watching the videos but when I sit at the desk I just get overwhelmed. I think I just have to do it.

[@49dragonflies]

Thanks! Just take a piece that sparks joy and see where it takes you. You got this! ❤️😊 BTW I added my poem as a freebie in the description box.

[@pioneercynthia1]

I think you'd laugh if you could hear me talking to the screen at you. "No, no. Too many numbers. Ahhh, the other one, yes, that's perfect. Hmmm... What if you cut that part off?" Then there's always such a sense of satisfaction when you choose something that I have liked as well! Hahaha!

[@49dragonflies]

Haha love it! 😃❤️

[@tharp2499]

This was beautiful...ALL of it.💖 I always over-think EVERYthing, to the point that I often don't even "start"...ANYthing. Thank you so much for the advice, your rendition of the lovely, inspirational poem...and for the motivation to stop "thinking", and to just flow. Love and blessings, from...Tracy in California.💜💜💜

[@connielester1641]

Sometimes I begin with an idea. Sometimes with colors and sometimes with a focal point. It’s very freeing when everything isn’t planned out from the beginning❣️

[@wendyk2557]

I see you have a nail polish color that goes with Fall/Autumn. I'm sad...I like Brayed Furlap better! Love the poems. That is how I approach creating....One step at a time. If I waited for my creativity to strike I would never do anything.!!!

[@robinsutton4952]

Love everything your artistic mind creates. I make cards (and have for years) in the vintage style, incorporating junk journal ideas. Even working on a card size format can be intimidating. Looking over at my card bases, bits and pieces of paper, material, inks, stamps, ephemera of all kinds can be very overwhelming. Which makes me slow crafter. Sometimes fussy cutting gets my mind going, working with my hands allows my mind to start creating. Thanks for sharing and inspiring.

[@mardellnorris-beaty8908]

Barbara, thank you for sharing the original poem. Those were wise words. I really love your poem because it applies to all who do anything creative. Just step at a time. Thank you for sharing all the things you do.

[@49dragonflies]

Thanks! You can find my poem linked under the video as a freebie 😊

[@robinknutson8765]

This page is so visually appealing to me. Has to be one of my very favorites

[@debbivaughn1313]

I've never caught it, but I very much prefer brayed furlap and your giggling!😂It sounds like it should be a real thing, like something ancient nude men wore when bashful.😂 Both poems were lovely and encouraging. My creativity moved elsewhere months ago but I still enjoy watching you & other artists create.🤗🥰

[@angelaarnold4255]

Barbara, I watched this, this morning first thing. I had a procedure done on my back last Monday!! It’s made me fall asleep at the weirdest times. But tonight I was trying to remember what you did after choosing your round element to go on your Tim Holtz material. So I decided to watch again. After you chose your butterfly, I only remember sounds. Lol. So I think I fell asleep with you talking to me. I really love what you said about picking something up if it brought you joy, build off of it. The page will take you to the right place. I really loved the finished page and I’m so glad I went back and watched it while I was awake. Lol♥️♥️♥️

[@49dragonflies]

Im also glad you watched while you were awake LOL! But seriously, I hope you are recovering well from the procedure! ❤️ BTW I added my poem as a freebie in the description box.

[@lizzyanthus1]

What a lovely page. I enjoyed the process as you created it. I also love how you took that poem and changed it up to fit you, your page, and gave us a very good message to follow ourselves. As someone new to this junk journaling world, it's very easy to get overwhelmed, and this message of one step at a time really helps me. Thank you so much for sharing. PS: Your giggle always makes me smile. :)

[@49dragonflies]

Thanks so much! I have a link to my poem as a freebie under this video 😊

[@rosabarbiero389]

Gorgeoussimo!!! 🤣 you just made me smile, I am Italian (but I live in China, I posted couple times before) and you just made my day! Always love your art and your process! have a great day, Barbara! 💛🧡❤️💗💜💙💚🦋🌻☀️

[@pambotter355]

This turned out beautifully Barbara! I like how you audition different elements and the ones you pick are always the perfect ones for the project! TFS! ❤️

[@dorothykovak4900]

I think the advice of your poem is perfect. Good advice. Thanks

[@anonbutanon]

When I made my art journal, I decided from the beginning that I wanted it to end up being a gator mouth and so I added a ribbon that can be wrapped round and round and round. It's a good thing your tie fastener is extra long, too! :D

[@elainelucas5756]

I love your poem! It simply states your approach and is so easy to understand and follow! Your inspiration poem from E. Mikhalkova was also very meaningful, and l felt led to share it with Edith Wray and her daughter Melina Wray Pylant (Scrapbooking With ME) who just lost their husband and father. Thank you for sharing it with us. 💕💕

[@angelaarnold4255]

So sad. I hurt for Edith. I’ve been a widow for 20 years. I felt so sad when she said the loneliness is hard. It is.

[@cocoed8643]

I don't have a hard time starting..... My problem is getting overwhelmed at all the possibilities and then I can't focus. So many cute things you do..

[@elizabethflorez2372]

Yes totally makes sense. ❤I love that flow I call it being zoned in. Lol I like that creative zone it a great flow where you just want to keep on going . Lol ❤beautiful creative time & journal .!I so enjoyed it

[@tavanetaylor98]

I have so many thoughts about this video! I feel that you encapsulated the process and the feeling and the joy of junk journaling all in this video. The poem you were inspired to write was lovely. The page turned out gorgeous and as always, your process is so interesting and educational. Thank you so much for this!❤

[@49dragonflies]

Thanks! I added my poem as a freebie in the description box.

[@rowenaroberts813]

Oh Barbara, thank you for this inspiration. It’s hard to start, but as you said, play and see where this play takes you. Another wonderful page. 😻🤩👏🏼

[@robinknutson8765]

There it is again my fav journal.

[@journalingadventures]

Loved this project. Believe it or not I needed that poem. Lost my husband 10 months ago and had a bad day yesterday. That poem was on point for me. ❤️

[@49dragonflies]

I’m so sorry for your loss. I can’t even imagine what you are going through…. I just added my poem as a freebie in the description box. Sending lots of hugs! ❤️

[@journalingadventures]

Thank you so much. ❤️

[@monicagalgani970]

I fell in love with the whole video!!! Thank you Barbara ❤❤

[@annelarsson6152]

This journal is stunning Beautiful and full with your Lovely handmade Snacks! 👌❤️❤️ What a treasure to just flip through. Love it 💖

[@aprilcarter749]

Sooooo, enjoyable love this page for junk journal snacks, love the quote as well just beautiful. You are home in your new space 🤗. Thanks for sharing 🥳💕

[@49dragonflies]

Thanks! I added my poem as a freebie in the description box.

[@janillingsworth7478]

My little table is so crowded I don't have the time to sit and think. I may start off thinking I'll make a belly band and end up with something entirely different. I like to surprise myself. P.S. brayed furlap has my vote. I love the manic speeded up giggles too.💗❤😊

[@49dragonflies]

😂😂😂❤️

[@TimelessTreasuresByV]

I love the poems and words of inspiration you incorporate into your pages - I have taken a screenshot of 2 (in the last 2 videos I watched of you) and sent it to someone I knew that needed to hear those words... and I needed to hear it too❤ You always inspire me, thank you so much!

[@49dragonflies]

Thanks! I added my poem as a freebie in the description box.

[@TimelessTreasuresByV]

@@49dragonflies thank you ❤️

[@dinaidaoldenburg9287]

I like your page and I love the original poem that inspired you. Thank you for sharing

[@maybellinebee4976]

You have made another awesome page - I LOVE it❣️❣️❣️

[@pixelpioneer_3011]

I am working my way through all of your videos and you have sparked so many ideas for me. I wanted to stop and say thank you and let you know how much I love that poem... I needed to hear those directions.

[@sandikalin636]

Another wonderful page in this exquisite journal. Your poem is perfect for how I need to approach my pages. And for that matter in a way any project in our daily life that seems overwhelming. I overthink everything🙀. But if I just start somewhere it always seems to progress on. As my aunt used to say, “ the getting going is the hardest part”

[@49dragonflies]

Your aunt is so right! ❤️

[@MysticalMisty_1]

I love the grungy look of this page and I really like what you wrote!!

[@nancynorris9822]

Oh my goodness! You make it look so easy . I love that fat bursting with ideas journal! TFS 🤗

[@erlyne0]

I'm always inspired by your work, especially the way you "audition" pieces that you put together. Thank you for sharing with us!

[@jneigler]

I love this page. I get impatient sometimes when you are deciding on one thing or another, but that poem and the one you did for art journaling provided a perspective that makes the slow process seem much more valuable to me. Thanks so much for making me understand.

[@lindabenny4454]

Stunning Barbara. I'm love journalling ( new word!) along with you. Small steps always wise.💜

[@tuthillg]

Got to love that grunge mask! Beautiful page! TFS the inspiration!

[@kathytrakas2558]

Thanks, Barbara. I like this page so much! My indecision/over thinking can be such a handicap for me. I have so many journals, only a few that I’ve made myself. I put some ephemera that I’ve made in some of them but rarely actually finish a page. You’ve given me inspiration and motivation. Right now I’m going to pick two of them. I’ll use one for personal journaling and the other for pages like this one. A one and done! So, thank you so much, Barbara! Hugs from Kathy in South Carolina

[@49dragonflies]

Thanks Kathy! You got this! 🙌❤️

[@7WordsWorth]

Gorgeo-issimo!?!? HAHA!! Love it! I am totally digging the grunge and sentiment. Thanks.

[@pauletteliddell2923]

Always enjoy watching your snacks. The page is so pretty. Love the whole thing. I'm going to try this out.The belly band is very nice Thanks for sharing and showing us how to do this. Love you too 🤗🤗💚🧡❤️🦋

[@patriciarinaldi9390]

I love your rolly polli rolling journal. I been watching it become a chubby gator mouth. ❤👏

[@tonyashatley5040]

Ooo! Gorgeous!!! I love that you arę using every last bit of that fabric!

[@bettymetz3746]

Barbara I have watched you from my first day (and step) as a jj. You always inspire rather than teach and that alone brings me joy! I think often I find myself saying “ stop, that’s enough”, to you, but most often it still looks great when you keep adding to the page.🫤. Love and blessings from Betty in Ohio.

[@49dragonflies]

Thanks so much for all your support through the years! It means the world to me that you still enjoy my videos! ❤️

[@shinybreesilver3264]

I am so in love with this page…. you are as talented with paper crafting as with poetry - love your adaptation 😘

[@49dragonflies]

Thanks! Not sure about that but you can find the freebie for my poem in the description box 😊

[@mitzimiranda9592]

How Beautiful and meaningful Barbra!!!!! MWAH MWAH xx

[@danacolosimo5874]

Absolutely love this page 😍😍❤️❤️ I’m loving this journal more and more on each video ❤️❤️❤️ TFS 😘😘😘😘😘

[@stacyola]

You can peal the top layer off the back. If you don't want it so thick. I do that with many different pieces of ephemra so that when I am making master board books the pages are not different thicknesses in different areas. I use playing cards, math and vocabulary flash cards. Pealing them apart so that I can use the front and the back in different areas. I have made over 50 master board books. Of all different sizes. So much fun!

[@WoodlandInspired]

Hi Barbara😊 Just beautiful, love how you layered everything💕

[@anettebrogaard]

frayed burlap... I had to look the word up as I didn't know what burlap meant... then I found out. After a while I caught myself sitting and shouting...the green... the green... luckily you heard me. hahahah thanks for another great junk snacks. And baby steps, I'm glad you're taking those too, I really like the discussions you have with yourself. THANKS

[@wandaspencer9523]

Love this. As always you make the most amazing pages! I love the green cheesecloth and am glad you went back to it! Thanks for sharing this beautiful page. ❤❤❤

[@rachelpatten8889]

Love the poem. It is so encouraging to keep trying. Thank you for sharing, today!

[@49dragonflies]

Thanks! I added my poem as a freebie in the description box.

[@lucyfanning7496]

Watching and listening to your process is so beneficial. Beautiful page.

[@DeniseS-6867]

Hello Barbara, thanks for sharing this beautiful journal page.

[@sherryliberto6749]

Thanks for sharing, Barbara. Love your process. Have a great day. Sending big hugs Sherry

[@karlakoykka-walker]

Great advice, beautiful and inspiring page! 💕

[@karendananay6730]

I am so glad I discovered you! Randomly searching videos and there you were!💖

[@wanderingdi]

Beautiful brayed furlap! You can’t go wrong😂

[@prof.mommyarty]

Lol so cute and chunky, she will need her own shelf 🙊. Oh what a cool find! I remember when you didn't like round elements, pleased you do now 😁👍 mainly because clocks and compasses are round lol. Oh the oxide effect is cool 😎. Lol viva le unexpected 🙈🙊. I like your version of the prose. I heard something shorter but similar message; "you don't need big steps, you only need baby steps as long as they're in the right direction" . I'm always over planning and it rarely works out the same. I'm sitting here right now just going with the flow and enjoying it more 👍😁. I LOVE this page 😍😍😍. Tfs and have a great day 💖💖💖

[@49dragonflies]

Thanks again sweetie! BTW I’m still very challenged by round elements! 😂🙈

[@prof.mommyarty]

Well you're using them brilliantly👏👏👏

[@lorlor2831]

Your awesome! This was an inspiring video ❤

[@Veronim78]

Beautiful page and love the bellyband. That was a beautiful poem you found. You are so talented.

[@gurkmeja2021]

Looooove your take on the beautiful poem 💛 Have a wonderful weekend! /Ditte

[@matildaenlund6679]

I love the nail colour on your 💅 nails! The poem you read is absolutely beautiful. Slow forward steps is great advice! I love this snack! Thank you!❤

[@49dragonflies]

Thanks! I added my poem as a freebie in the description box.

[@caroltanzi29]

Barbara: love it! Love numbers and letters… Thanks, Carol from California

[@katherinetwilliams4254]

It’s always so fun and inspiring to watch your process.

[@thecraftingauntie9820]

This totally makes sense Barbara. I like your approach with small steps as a blank page can sometimes be a huge Goliath and I’m this small David! Lol! But taking those small steps can make all the sense in the world. You are such an inspiration to me.

[@49dragonflies]

Thanks! I added my poem as a freebie in the description box.

[@thecraftingauntie9820]

@@49dragonflies oh that’s awesome!!! That’s very kind of you. ❤️❤️

[@sassyh154]

This was great, I really like how you show to a little at a time and before you know it, it is done... love this way of journaling... thank you so much for sharing... x

[@juliemonroe105]

Wow Barbara, this turned out so amazing.

[@MaureenAstrid]

So wonderful sweetie, it is inspiring to be part of your process 🤗 big hug 😘😘😘

[@datgal2u]

Love the page! But that poem really makes it super special.

[@kathyaakananabluebird]

Lovely project and I also work very intuitively often starting with something simple on my desk....

[@lindahyem5804]

This totally makes sense Barbara. Thank you. I have a wedding journal ready to be decorated and feeling overwhelmed... I need to start one page at a time! You are the best! Hugs

[@49dragonflies]

You got this! Baby steps! ❤️👍🏻😃

[@DAnnsDesigns]

One of the prettier belly bands I have seen. Love your approach with composing all of it. Great thoughts leave a great page! Love the style, thanks for sharing. *Debbie*

[@49dragonflies]

Aaaaw ❤️❤️❤️

[@rosalindfeemster8049]

So lovely.....I LOVE THE PROCESS...AND YOUR POEM

[@49dragonflies]

Thanks! I added my poem as a freebie in the description box.

[@pattybarr8710]

Your approach makes complete sense to me!

[@kcueva313]

That page turned out super cute.. Thanks for the inspiration 👍

[@teresemartinez6215]

Loved the green cheesecloth! Beautiful page!

[@lenawarelius4195]

So true😍loving your approach to a new page😍 Thanks for sharing ❤🙏💐🌹🌼🌺🏵🌻

[@elenaalonsodelpino2934]

Me ha encantado como pasito a pasito, has logrado un resultado tan magnífico. Gracias

[@JoAnn4gracenotperfectionm815]

Wonderful poem and beautiful grunge page!! Sometimes I create that way and other times an idea comes to my heart. Have a splendid week💕🐬

[@49dragonflies]

Thanks! I added my poem as a freebie in the description box.

[@sherrrysparklynn]

Everything you do is inspiring.

[@matildagentle3816]

❤❤❤ your work and your words inspired me today. Thank you!

[@nataliechim5227]

Oh My Goodness, I just love your adaption of the poem. It is so clever. You should add it to a printable if there isn't a copyright problem.

[@49dragonflies]

Thanks! I added my poem as a freebie in the description box.

[@nataliechim5227]

@@49dragonflies Thank you for the poem.

[@rosarieramon1081]

Creative vibes flowing smoothly. I love the inspiring poem you came up with, just using the process of all you used and did to bring you to an awesome creation. Love it🥰👍

[@49dragonflies]

Thanks! I added my poem as a freebie in the description box.