I Made A Junk Journal For Me

Hello everyone, hope all is well. I’m so glad you took the time to watch the flip thru of my personal journal. I hope you all liked it. The channels I got my inspiration from are listed below. Chat with you all soon, God Bless!
Thank you to everyone who sat and watched the first video with the blackout! Thank you to you lovely ladies that commented as well! I appreciate all you'll support!
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[@ItsAlohaMonday]

I think a lot of people forget that when you make something for "YOU" it comes out much more amazing. Often times I find artists make things for "others" which is fine, but I think the talent shines through the most when you make something you would like!

[@tonyasamuels3411]

It does!!! I so enjoyed the just making process 😘

[@mosart7025]

I love this!!! I think one of the reasons these kind of journals are so popular is the delight in "finding" all the secret things. Remember those wooden puzzle boxes from years ago? These are sort of the paper/fabric versions of them. Plus the sheer joy of handling something so obviously homemade. They are the antithesis of sleek, mass-produced, sterile, store bought journals. In fact, the shabbier the better! The cotton string, the pressed flowers, the used envelopes express a joy in the preciousness of resources and history. And this journal is just chock full of life, love and creativity! Thanks for sharing Tonya!

[@tonyasamuels3411]

Awww thank you so much for your kind words! I’m so glad you like it! I love making interactive journals, and I used to love puzzles when I was little 🥰! Thank you again😘

[@rosannewilliams9005]

Wow!!! I usually don't like "busy" journals, but yours took my breath away! One surprise page after another and very colorful. I LOVED it! And feel so inspired! Beautifully done!

[@tonyasamuels3411]

Thank you Rosanne! I’m glad you like it💕

[@LiviesLovelies]

Absolutely gorgeous! I love the intricacy of your journals. It's like an old northern home with hidden room and doors...a treasure awaiting every turn. TFS🦋❤️🦋

[@tonyasamuels3411]

Thank you so much Livie😘

[@gracejohnson1926]

Yes!!!

[@janicefreeman8353]

Love the paper choices, love the mushroom nature theme, love the photos, love the journal, love, love, love!!!!

[@tonyasamuels3411]

Thank you so much Janice😘I’m so glad you like it💕

[@kathytrakas2558]

Everything you do is gorgeous! You are SO talented! Have you thought of offering some classes? I would certainly take them. I’d love to see in detail how you make a journal like this. Every little thing! Please enjoy your beautiful journal and write in it with abandon.

[@tonyasamuels3411]

Thank you so much Kathy! I’m thrilled that you like my journal! I thought about doing classes but still up in the air about it🧐 I have been wanting to do the dollar tree journal challenge so hopefully I can make a complete journal series with that🥰

[@4everpurplecreationslorell659]

Beautiful, I love this, The flips and fold and so much interaction, so many goodies inside. Tyfs.

[@tonyasamuels3411]

Thank you so much for taking the time to look😘

[@ivylee4396]

Jesus Christ!!! Master piece!!! Marvelous!!! Beautiful!!! Delicate!!! Fabulous!!! I am screaming through the whole video!

[@tonyasamuels3411]

Thank you so much Ivy! I’m so glad you liked the journal😘

[@roxannefechtman7666]

Everything about your journal inspires me! I love all the see thru elements- I can imagine peeking thru someone’s window ( your see they’d ) on a crisp fall evening. I also am intrigued by the different fabrics you used- I tend not to mix mine up as much but you have inspired me to just go for it!

[@tonyasamuels3411]

Thank you so much Roxanne, I’m so glad you liked it!!!

[@gabydiazortiz]

This is one of the most beautiful journals I’ve ever seen. Really great ideas

[@tonyasamuels3411]

Thank you so much! I’m so glad you like it😘

[@gabyconde2188]

Dear Tonya, this is out of this world! So, so, so beautiful! I hope someday you can make a tutorial about this journal. I can see there are a lots of things...but is absolutly amazing and you are a great teacher...so, I'm not going to lose hope you can make a tutorial to do something like this. All my love for you. God bless you. Thanks for your creativity and generosity!!!

[@tonyasamuels3411]

Thank you so much Gaby! I’m so glad you like the journal it is one of my favorites🥰

[@gabyconde2188]

@@tonyasamuels3411 Mine too! I admire your work and your art! This journal is like a precious fairy tale! I hope in the near future you can show us to do it...son everyone can have this little treasure at home. This journal melt my heart...thank you so so so much.

[@eileenthomas9983]

I saw your site on my KZbin page today and found your journal to be so magical and intriguing - a walk into a woodland picking up treasures.. It’s something that I would like to do as I have my journal cover and lots of bits and pieces. Thank you for sharing!💕🌷🦋🇦🇺

[@julietierney2516]

It is like looking at a beautiful patchwork quilt! Amazing!

[@tonyasamuels3411]

Thank you so much Julie😘

[@caramcnulty8129]

Gorgeous. Never feel like you need to hurry through a flip through.

[@mayerlynsierra588]

INCREDIBLE, IT HAS SO MANY WINDOWS THAT IT LOOKS LIKE A LABYRINTH, IT IS ORIGINAL!

[@tonyasamuels3411]

Thank you so much Mayerlyn this is one of my favorite journals😘

[@deserthorses5]

I completely hear you about getting antsy. I only have real freedom when I make a journal for myself, which isn't very often! Yours is absolutely STUNNING! I love all the tucks, pockets, and flip outs!

[@pamelaeuliss4683]

What an absolutely amazing journal! Love all the pockets, envelopes, tags, everything!

[@tonyasamuels3411]

Thank you so much😘

[@AlisaJGreen]

Your journals are a journey for me! Everything is absolutely beautiful ❤️

[@tonyasamuels3411]

@@AlisaJGreen Thank you so much! I am so glad you like them😘

[@rnbsteenstar]

Ah, Patricia. She has amazing ideas.

[@henrietta9206]

gorgeous, thank you, Tonya!

[@tonyasamuels3411]

Thank you so much Henrietta 💕

[@mcampalone]

This is so awesome! Wowza ! So creative! I love this! Thank you!!!

[@craftyjunkjournals2502]

Omg 😲 this is beautiful 😍.. I love mushrooms 🍄 😍 ❤.. just wow !!

[@tonyasamuels3411]

Thank you so much💕

[@kari-annerobinson8514]

Oh, my goodness! This is delicious eye-candy. Thank-you for sharing your gift with us… please don’t rush. 🍭🍫🍬

[@tonyasamuels3411]

Thank you so much Kari-Anne! Thank for watching😘

[@jeannegyra2794]

By far the most beautiful journal I've ever seen

[@tonyasamuels3411]

Thank you so much Jeanna, I’m so glad you like it😘

[@trulocks]

This is beautiful Tanya. I love the pictures used throughout your journal.

[@tonyasamuels3411]

Thank you so much Natalie💕

[@abitofbirdsong]

Oh my goodness! I love it!! I will have to try the combo fabric cover like that. Will definitely shout your name out. 💖 I love making the file folder covers, but I have not tried one like this. So inspirational!! xxLynn

[@CatherineSunnysideJournals]

Thank you so much for sharing. SO many great ideas in your journal. I really love the large butterflies that can be flipped over to journal on the back.

[@tonyasamuels3411]

Thank you so much for your kind comment😘

[@BumblebeeFern]

Omg the inside of the cover 😱😱😱 i died when I saw that. Absolutely in love

[@tonyasamuels3411]

Thank you so much! I’m so glad you like it😘

[@aprilraffaele1545]

What a fabulously juicy, beautiful journal. Just gorgeous. I just subscribed to your channel...looking forward to more videos.

[@tonyasamuels3411]

Thank you so much April, I’m so glad you like it😘

[@patriciacummins4613]

I love this. All the little tuck spots and hidden spots is so cool. I am going to watch this one a lot. WOW!

[@tonyasamuels3411]

Thank you so much Patricia💕

[@suzanne4258]

There are so many beautiful papers and such a creative use of pockets and flip outs. So so fantastic! Thanks for sharing!

[@tonyasamuels3411]

Thank you so much Suzanne💕

[@chrissy24-7]

This was a suggestion and I've never seen such creative diverse uses of flips, pockets, and everything in one journal it's so inspiring!

[@annmiddleton9665]

Oh my goodness!!! That is absolutely AMAZING! You are a true artist! Goals! I am going to watch this over and over to attempt to replicate one for myself. You are truly AMAZING! 🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰

[@tonyasamuels3411]

Thank you so much Ann, I am so glad you like it😘

[@maramakesjournals2319]

That’s a very pretty book. I love the colors. They make the book happy. The photos are wonderful and I really like the buttons and fabric. Thank you.

[@tonyasamuels3411]

Thank you so much! I’m so glad you liked it💕

[@leahwolfe8999]

WOW you've made a full-to-the-brim fabulous journal for yourself!!! 🥰🇨🇦

[@theshabbyhippie]

Your journal is gorgeous!!!! I love all of the elements in it! I love the style and everything about it!!!

[@DAnnsDesigns]

Very pretty! Love the construction. Put together very nicely. Thanks for sharing. *Debbie*

[@claudiajimenez380]

I love your junk journal, very functional, I have seen many videos and I think your journal is the best, because is beautiful, functional y specialty You can write no like others full of things without space to write anything 💕💕

[@tonyasamuels3411]

Thank you so much Claudia, I’m so glad you like it! I love this style too😘

[@tammykennedy8687]

WOW!!! Your journal is STUNNINGLY BEAUTIFUL!!! 🤗🤗🤗 I’ve watched your video 4 times and just love all the details. Needed a longer video. ❤️❤️❤️❤️ 🌸 ❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@tonyasamuels3411]

🤣 thank you so much Tammy! I’m so glad you like it😘

[@lori88ish]

Wow, this is fabulous, so much to see and touch, love all the flip, flaps and folds. Patricia from Le Cafe is hilarious. You are very talented. TFS Hugs and Smiles New subbie

[@secretsquirrelaimee7721]

Very beautiful and so inspirational! Tfs!! ♡♡♡

[@jokeringers8930]

I love your jornal its amezing fantastick , I follow you from holland love Joke 🤗😊

[@tinaluu9810]

Ohhhhh my gosh so spectacular and magnificent. I love the style of the take out journal part. You amaze me. Thanks for sharing this beautiful. ❤🌞🌟

[@tonyasamuels3411]

Thank you so much Tina! I’m so glad you liked the journal😘

[@annemillion1501]

What a fabulous journal! Love all the photos you used and I also like the way you can see everything from the front.

[@catarawestbrook2554]

I love, LOVE, Love your journal. I gasped with every flip and turn of the page. You are gifted and I am so jealous (in a good way)! Please show us how you made it or offer tutorials so we can learn how to do this. Be blessed and enjoy your journal. And if you do another video journal walk through, take your time. Journal and paper lovers don’t mind.

[@tonyasamuels3411]

Thank you so much, and I’m so glad you enjoyed the flip through. 😘

[@aliceharbour5926]

I love it! I love chunky journals full of all kinds of goodies. 💖🙂

[@tonyasamuels3411]

Thank you so very much! Me too💕

[@sherryvanderpool4024]

A lovely journal for a lovely lady

[@tonyasamuels3411]

Thank you so much Sherry💕

[@Valkennestblogspot]

Oh this is a real treasure for yourself!😍😍😍😍. You and Aloha are so alike....creative with pockets and flaps and so creative in putting journals in folders with tucks and floppy things...so amazing! You booth are such lovely personality’s!🍄🍄🍄 Don’t hurry with your showing, I love to watch al the pretty details and I love also te old photo’s you choose. Thank’s for being so inspiring. Greetings from the Netherlands. Maia

[@tonyasamuels3411]

Thank you so Maia! I’m so glad you liked the journal 😘

[@lisajmascord8183]

Very , very clever construction and a gorgeous journal.

[@tonyasamuels3411]

Thank you so very much💕

[@MadPaperCrush]

Fantastic as always! I love the waterfall journal style as well. And the fabric on the front is beautiful! I can't for you to start using it to journal. 😉

[@tonyasamuels3411]

Thank you so much Friend! 😘

[@lollipopc4901]

Hello Tonya! This is absolutely phenomenal! I would love to spend hours going through this and looking at all of the treasures and detail. So lovely! I am a new subbie. I popped over from The Mad Paper Crush. I will be watching your previous videos now! Thank you for the inspiration! 😊💖 Laurel from BC Canada

[@LouiseAdie-zm2jf]

This is gorgeous!!!! I love your intention and style! The photos are priceless, great choices. You have a great adventurous spirit!

[@tonyasamuels3411]

Thank you so much 😘

[@thepaperedsoul5467]

This is absolutely amazing, Tonya....I hope you enjoy your journal...I know you will love flipping through it over and over again! You are so talented!

[@tonyasamuels3411]

Thank you so much! I’m so glad you liked it!!!

[@elkeartsandcrafts]

Hello Tonya, Thank you for sharing the flip through of your personal journal. What fun! Like you I am not a word journaler, but love making books (or any paper crafting) The books are a good excuse for all of the ephemera, i.e. the tags, pockets, envelopes, etc. Your use of acetate is inspiring, and your combination of the materials you used is so interesting. This is the first time you have 'popped up' on YT for me. I will be watching some more of your videos. Greetings from Shropshire, in the Midlands - the heart of England.

[@tonyasamuels3411]

Hello Elaine! I’m so glad you like the flip thru! I absolutely love acetate is one of my favorite things to work with😉 I’m so glad you stopped by💕

[@lorettavalmorbida7793]

You are very very talented, Its a lovely journal. Thank You for showing us.

[@tonyasamuels3411]

Thank you so much! It was my pleasure 😘

[@karmaleenash2841]

Love this journal! So many hidden treasures to explore. 🤍

[@tonyasamuels3411]

Thank you so much😘

[@thriftyday]

You are a true artist! SO beautiful!!🍄

[@tonyasamuels3411]

Thank you so much Leah, I am so glad you like the journal😘

[@mshanks2257]

IF I made that journal I wouldn"t part with it either. You did an amazing job!

[@tonyasamuels3411]

Thank you so much😘

[@craftlikeaduck]

Inspiring for sure wow love every bit! Thank you so much for sharing.

[@tonyasamuels3411]

Thank you so much, I’m so glad you liked it💕

[@ScaryCheri]

Fabulous. I love everything. Your videos are wonderful. Thank you so much for sharing your talent with us.

[@tonyasamuels3411]

Thank you so very much 💕hugs 🥰

[@sharonparks8144]

Beautiful ❤️❤️

[@microdot153]

Tonya this is the MOST beautiful journal i have ever seen. Love your creativity. The journal that never ends !! Picked up many many ideas from what you have done which i will be using myself. Thank you for sharing your art with us.

[@tonyasamuels3411]

Thank you so much! I am so glad you like it😘 Thank you for your kind words😘

[@microdot153]

@@tonyasamuels3411 yes, i was just in awe. Page after page after page of the most beautiful pairings. You are so very talented and it all comes out through your fingertips.

[@mycatharvey]

I absolutely adore this journal! Can’t wait to see more!💗💗💗

[@tonyasamuels3411]

Thank you so much Deanna😘

[@felicitys8673]

Just beautiful!! ❤️

[@tonyasamuels3411]

Thank you so much💕

[@kathyb5740]

Gorgeous!!! If I had a fraction of your creativity I would be thrilled....thankyou for sharing.

[@tonyasamuels3411]

Awww thank you so much Kathy! I’m so happy you like the journal💕

[@kionaiba8636]

This is one of my favorite journals I have ever seen!

[@tonyasamuels3411]

Thank you so very much💕

[@lindaanderson4316]

A beautiful masterpiece for you forever! Love your style!

[@tonyasamuels3411]

Thank you so much😘

[@stacyalvarez9046]

Watching this have me a cool idea just in the first few minutes. I'm going to make a journal with multiple writing surfaces. Chalk, dry erase, pencils and markers. Thanks.

[@tonyasamuels3411]

That sounds amazing 😘

[@louisestreetstudio]

Stunning!! Absolutely amazing!! You have inspired me! I've been wanting to do a "lapboard" type journal...now its on the list! Plus I think im going to make it for me!! Love, Love, Love!

[@jatzygirl3120]

Oh, Tonya, this is wonderful. ❤❤

[@tonyasamuels3411]

Thank you so much😘

[@lesleymcque6256]

Thank you very much for sharing this lovely creation. I am getting heaps of ideas from you.

[@tonyasamuels3411]

You are so welcome! Thank you for watching 💕

[@kschickle916]

This journal is fascinating. There’s so much to explore. If I was a journaler (and I keep thinking I’ll start 🙄) I think I would journal about your journal. It’s FABULOUS.

[@tonyasamuels3411]

Thank you so much! I’m so glad you like it😘

[@k.jskaleidoscope1229]

Love this journal !!

[@tonyasamuels3411]

Thank you so much😘

[@laurachapman6633]

This is lovely! 😍

[@poetspicecolorwrite]

Omg! I love the construction of this!!!

[@tonyasamuels3411]

Thank you so much! I’m so glad you like it😘

[@cynthiarollins3949]

Beautiful 💕

[@tonyasamuels3411]

Thank you😘

[@auntiemame7076]

Oh my goodness! What an amazing journal. So many wonderful details and interactive elements. TFS.

[@auntiemame7076]

And I really appreciate the beautiful photos you incorporated to give a glimpse of history.

[@tonyasamuels3411]

Thank you so much! I’m so glad you like the journal😘

[@avellinadamayanti3795]

What a gorgeous journal, I really love it. Good job👍👍👍

[@joycedugas4550]

It's Beautifully Designed 😍. You did an Amazing Job 👏.

[@tonyasamuels3411]

Thank you so much Joyce😘

[@magistra137]

I did enjoy the flip-through! Your journal is awesome - so many creative details. Thank you for sharing it!

[@tonyasamuels3411]

Thank you so much💕

[@Ladysarauk]

Absolutely love this journal, hugs sara

[@Juju_Sage]

❤thank you for sharing! It’s gorgeous

[@tonyasamuels3411]

Thank you so much😘

[@crinkledpath]

Love it, especially the nature theme!

[@tonyasamuels3411]

Thank you😘

[@CalamityCauldronOfCreativity]

I love this so much! Your choices are so lovely and all the wonderful pockets and special touches are just amazing!!

[@tonyasamuels3411]

Thank you so much Kim, I am so glad you like it😘

[@eyecandycrafts291]

Gorgeous journal ❤️

[@tonyasamuels3411]

Thank you so much 😘

[@fairyGrandmother]

Oh my! I love your journal! I really enjoyed all the photos as well! TFS Hugs!

[@tonyasamuels3411]

Thank you so much Marg! I’m so glad you enjoyed the flip thru💕

[@corinnexoxo7041]

WOW!!!!!!!! This is sooo BEAUTIFUL!!! Thank you for sharing :)

[@tonyasamuels3411]

Thank you so much Corinne😘

[@laurieharris8569]

I'm so glad I found your channel! I love your style, and this journal is exquisite! Love all of the interactive pieces. Amazing!

[@tonyasamuels3411]

Thank you so much Laurie😘

[@InkTheEdges]

Omg this journal is exactly like the kind I want to make!!!!!! Love love love looooooooooveeeeeeeeeeee

[@tonyasamuels3411]

Lol, thank you so much Joshua💕

[@robinm6967]

I love your journal. Really like the page with the vellum & all the pieces to it! Thanks for showing it. I have picked up a lot of new ideas to add to my journals!

[@tonyasamuels3411]

Thank you so much Robin💕

[@tfranklin1406]

This is absolutely amazing and so beautiful!! Wow!😍

[@susancottman9686]

Tonya, your work is incredible. I saw your huge journal on Paper Terrace. Your journals are visual feasts!

[@tonyasamuels3411]

Thank you so much Susan, I am so glad you like my art😘

[@ivybolm8834]

Very fun and beautiful.

[@zoramae825]

Just came actoss your video and, my goodness, how beautiful is your journal❤

[@tonyasamuels3411]

Thank you so much ZoraMae😘

[@resal9163]

Gorgeous from front to back. I got to get over my failure to launch and just do it.

[@tonyasamuels3411]

Thank you so much Resa! Yes just do it!!! You got this!!!!

[@auntiemame7076]

What a gorgeous journal!! Love all the details and interactive elements.

[@BumblebeeFern]

Okay, so I think this may be my new favorite journal. I’m probably going to watch this at least 40 times 😂 you did such an amazing job. Love the field note vibe and all your clear pockets!!!! And your vintage leathery looking envelopes 🤩 amazing

[@tonyasamuels3411]

Thank you so much this one was one of my favorites as well. Not a lot of people like the bold colors of graphic 45. But I love them and I’m glad you do too.😘

[@BumblebeeFern]

@@tonyasamuels3411 you did an amazing job using them in a way where they didn’t look cheesy or artificial! My favorite color is alll the greens with accents of rusty/monarch orange and tiny pops of amanita mushroom red so this was sooo juicy for me 🤤 For my own I plan on something similar with a little more grunge/vintage, fibers and faeries 😁 do you have a video on how you made your envelopes look so leathery??

[@ParisFleaMarketsHunter]

Heirloom piece. Beautiful 💐

[@tonyasamuels3411]

Thank you so much😘

[@zayiclive]

I’m obsessed with your journals!!!! I found your channel from other journal makers or crafters!!! You’ve got yourself a fan 💚💚💚

[@tonyasamuels3411]

Thank you so much! I’m so glad you like my journals😘

[@bettylongshore9594]

Beautiful journal! I'm interested in seeing how you put the rings in use on the inner covers of your journal. You didn't show that very well. You do not need to worry about being in a hurry, we WANT to see your work!!!!!! Take time to show you work off to us!!!!!! You have a nice flair!!!!!!!

[@tonyasamuels3411]

Thank you so much🥰