Index Card Junk Journaling Challenge Paper Crafting on a Budget!

[@kimberlysiddons]

I love these ideas. I have loads of index cards in different sizes and I don’t use them very often. You can make your own budget PET tape using packing tape and magazines. Press the packing tape over a magazine picture, soak in water for 3or 4 minutes to dissolve the paper, then rub off paper from back of tape. The picture will stay on the tape and when it dries the tape will become sticky again! Win-win! Another budget idea.

[@Pinkstrawberryz]

That is an amazing tip Kimberly ! Thank you

[@kimpossible6654]

Helpful for journaling- I use index to write reminders- can now put some of these in my journal ❤🙏

[@evelynrauseo467]

Oh, my gosh! These are simply gorgeous. I am in love with that tape! I am in love with your washi stickers, too!!! Definitely those things are now on my very long wish list. LOL. I might try taking some packing tape and putting it across some decorative napkins. It will be a lengthy process because I will also need to use a glue stick to attach. I might try dropping some really flat dried flowers onto some tape to see if that will work. While you were applying your glitter I was thinking could you store it in a plastic take out container and then just smush your project into the glitter. Application and clean up might be easier. Just a thought. Choose a container large enough for your 3x5 card to lay down into. TF these awesome ideas!!! So glad Andrea the Cumbrian Crafter sent me over to your channel. 🙏🥰

[@sabinemetscher6449]

Fabulous, these kinds of projects I jump to easily 💗🌞🦋🐾🐾🐶

[@nadinemorineau6646]

Bonsoir. J’adore ce genre de petites pochettes. C’est tout mimi 😊. Merci bcp pour le partage. Amicalement

[@RogerAres-d7c]

Hi, this is Bonnie...I just love your idea of using index cards, I would have never thought to do that. I was making samples of each one as you were making them on the video. :) Thank you for sharing your ideas. :) What I also like about them is that they are simple and easy to make. :)

[@lizmalcolm3294]

Incredible! I have a gazillion index cards and stickers!

[@Pinkstrawberryz]

Looks like you will be busy then 😂💗

[@JB-xx9ml]

GENIUS! Economical, easy, fun,, and just too CUTE! LOVE these! Thanks for sharing ... 💕

[@gloriabonnifield9740]

Wow looks like your on a roll love this project ❤

[@ednaacevedo-mendez8769]

You're so dangerous. Just finished cutting the grass and hanging the laundry on the clothesline. Came in and went on KZbin and started watching your tutorials. Love, love, love what you did with the index card. Such awesome ideas, can't wait to give it a try. You're such a delight and your awesome ideas. I'm so hooked on watching your tutorials. Have a great and blessed rest of your weekend.

[@Pinkstrawberryz]

Hahah I’m so sorry but luckily you got your chores done first 😂💕💕💕

[@lauraclark6430]

Love these ideas. I have a box full of vintage index cards I have been saving as I wasn't sure what to do with them. I look forward to making your projects with them !

[@baby1345zzzz]

Hi Michelle, awesome ideas using index cards! So many ideas with these cards. Great job 👏 Thank you for sharing 🌺 💞 🌷 💕

[@Pinkstrawberryz]

Absolutely Aida and thank you so much 💕💕💕

[@NettieBlossomWithPaper]

Love these fun small projects. Thanks Michelle🌺

[@Pinkstrawberryz]

Thank you Nettie! Enjoy

[@adriennecollett3937]

October 6 2024! Chose to watch you above others because I know you are mindful of budgets… thank you! So- cute. Use index cards in my journal and decorate them too. It’s nice to have a pre decorated stash for days when the writing is slow… thanks!

[@Pinkstrawberryz]

Awe thanks so much Adrienne 🥰 inspires me to make more budget videos!! They are prob one of my favorites to make too

[@teresazuehls783]

Another fabulous idea and they are so pretty. I have lots of index cards and this is a pretty way to use them. TFS. ♥️

[@Pinkstrawberryz]

Oh my goodness use them up! So do I lol

[@hollymaudsley3187]

I love this project. I am a senior on a limited budget. This project is pretty, simple and inexpensive. Many thanks for doing this video. More of this kind would be appreciated.❤

[@michaelaphillips2031]

DEFINITELY more videos like this, please! It is great to have quick, inexpensive and amazing yummies to add to our junk journals, altered books, scrapbooks, etc. I enjoyed this so much that I put it on “loop” and made a bunch with you. I do hope you will continue videos similar to this one. Thank you so much. 🌺

[@Pinkstrawberryz]

Oh I love that and I am working on more 🥰

[@jankitteringham8483]

Gosh Michelle. That is so good of you to demonstrate this lovely project. I see gifts in these too. Thankyou! 🥰🇬🇧

[@Pinkstrawberryz]

Thank you so much Jan 💕💕💕

[@RenaMiller-u1v]

So many cute ideas

[@Pinkstrawberryz]

Thank you! 😊

[@MsTKutube]

These are gorgeous and functional!

[@Pinkstrawberryz]

Absolutely and thank you 🥰🥰🥰

[@artzyyma]

Thank you for sharing these! One of my favorite low cost ways of adding color with few supplies is the cheap water color palettes and a finger spritz bottle (both from dollar tree) you can make it any color, and as light or dark as you please. It gives a whimsical watercolor vibe.

[@Pinkstrawberryz]

Love that!

[@ashleyanderson5533]

Hi from Phoenix, AZ Just found this wonderful video. Love this idea of using index card. Every time I go to Dollar Tree I buy the packages of these white and the multi coloured. Going to make some of these. TFS..🌞🌅🌞

[@Pinkstrawberryz]

Enjoy ☺️

[@Egypt63.]

Love them all great job

[@dianneyoung8602]

These are so gorgeous!!!

[@redsable1434]

I love this project ❤️. I appreciate the crafting on a budget videos. Don't really have a lot of supplies yet at my disposal

[@Nancy0162]

I love working with index cards! Don't forget to pick them up when all the school supplies come out. That's when I usually stock up on various sizes of index cards. Look in thrift stores, Goodwill and garage sales, too. You can also trace a round glass if you want that thumb notch and don't have a circle punch. Tags are great to make using index cards and playing cards. That floral tape you're using is stunning!!! So many possibilities using index cards! Great video! Tfs, Michelle! 💗 😊

[@Pinkstrawberryz]

Oh I just love all those tips Nancy! I’m thrifting today so I’m going to 👀

[@cathygrant6838]

Great use of the Washi Tapes and i love the different styles of smalls that you made with the index cards!

[@cheminsacreducoeur]

Idée formidable à la portée de tous….félicitations!

[@Pinkstrawberryz]

Merci! 💕

[@lalaydade3364]

This is so awesome! I love index crafts and I LOVE The Washi Shop! I have bought many different PET tapes and matte tapes over the years from that shop so I'm thrilled you are coming up with more ideas for how to use them!

[@Pinkstrawberryz]

Index cards are a new craft for me but now I’m so hooked💖

[@virginiamadison7857]

Packing tape transfers could also be used to decorate the cards. Thank you for sharing all of your creative ideas!

[@Pinkstrawberryz]

Oh I love this! I need to google this one 💖

[@peggysito1556]

I love doing these i have learnt so much from you thank you for doing this kind of videos.

[@Pinkstrawberryz]

You are so welcome! Enjoy Peggy

[@cathievredenburg8019]

I have those. I have recipe cards. They would work. So adorable! My collection of stickers will dwindle. So fun!

[@Pinkstrawberryz]

Yay enjoy Cathie

[@jamiemiller5705]

This is my first time watching and I’m already interested! This looks like lots of fun. I’m currently working on my first junk journal and I’m finally over halfway done.

[@Pinkstrawberryz]

Welcome Jamie! I hope you find some fun things here 💕

[@justlovecoffee]

Mish! Wow what an awesome idea to turn index cards into something so beautiful. I've got lots of index cards that I dont need anymore and didn't know what to do with them. Thanks so much for these ideas! Love them...and love you for what you're doing 💕🥰

[@Pinkstrawberryz]

Enjoy Suz, where ya been 💕🙈😂

[@justlovecoffee]

@@Pinkstrawberryz sick with C 😩

[@marisolmendez1755]

I love the simplicity of making little details that make big stuff looks amazing🥰So, I love what you're doing with the index cards, and Thank you so much for sharing!

[@Pinkstrawberryz]

Thanks so much! 😊 I have more coming actually tomorrow I hope 💗

[@deat82]

Awesome ideas thanks for sharing! Thrift stores are great p!aces to get junk journal supplies!

[@Pinkstrawberryz]

Great tip 💕

[@rhondahiggins5989]

Michelle...You're coming up with the cutest ideas. Wait til I show u how I elevated these index cards. I didn't have pet tape, but i do have masking tape and rub on transfers. And 4000 index cards...lol

[@Pinkstrawberryz]

Oh I can’t wait to see Rhonda and 4000 is a lot 💖😂

[@loriwadding1966]

❤I love this idea Michele! You always make everything so BEAUTIFUL! Wish i had that washi tape!! ❤

[@Pinkstrawberryz]

Thank you so much Lori!!! The washi really does add 🙈

[@TwobitsTiger]

These are really cool! I’m gonna have to try some of these. Tyfs!

[@kimbrewer8483]

What a great idea using the index cards & how many ways you made those cute little add-ons! Thank you for the coupon code for the Washi pet tape! I used it. They have a really great variety of tape & stamps! Yes pls do a few more of things like this because I can add them to my albums.❤😁

[@RenaMiller-u1v]

Great decorations affordable d so creative! As usual

[@Pinkstrawberryz]

Thank you! 😊

[@janicestewart8291]

Just found your channel and I want to say, these were so fun to watch and I was able to make a few of these. Thank you!

[@Pinkstrawberryz]

I'm so glad! Welcome to my channel and hope you have fun 🥰

[@aceliaemptynestercrafts]

I want to thank you for making this video. Easy to follow and learn. I made two of them following your video . Thank you for inspiring me

[@tinabica-demers9205]

Thanks! I love your tutorials!!!

[@Pinkstrawberryz]

Oh thank you so much for your support Tina 🥰 Here’s to more craft paper 😂💕

[@maureenconroy6160]

Such a great video ❤... and I found it's best when starting out to buy small ... like what you will use for one project at a time then over time you have a nice supply to work from . When you showed the Velcro dots I found them at the dollar store! Same with the double sided tape and foam tape ❤❤❤❤❤❤thanks so very much for sharing all of your thoughts and ideas

[@brendaclark2703]

Good afternoon Michelle, love these sweet little projects! They are so awesome! Thank you so very much for sharing all of your ideas and for the inspiration, have a lovely evening ❤️🙏🤗 Hugs

[@jenniferreal4277]

Michelle, these are so pretty. Love them. That pet tape Is beautiful and makes all your projects pop.💕☺

[@adolnurse]

So many fabulous ways to use the index cards! Thanks for the inspiration.

[@Pinkstrawberryz]

You’re so welcome! Enjoy

[@theolachapman6126]

A lot of fun for not much money all are adorable thank you Theola

[@Pinkstrawberryz]

Right Theola! Thank you ☺️

[@blupoppy608]

gorgeous project, thanks for sharing, and yes love these budget type projects because not all of us have all the 'equipment' and 'products' to use, so this type of video is really helpful. I also love recycle type projects...thanks for posting

[@Pinkstrawberryz]

I will absolutely try to do more budget type 💕

[@juliasmith5646]

Hi Michele, your projects are great for busy Moms or students on a budget! They can be done within just a few minutes a piece, allowing immediate satisfaction of accomplishment! Would you please share which Pet Tape you are using? Is it the Autumn Rose, the Lovely Garden or something else? It’s just beautiful. Thanks for sharing your ideas! ❤

[@gaylepreston2609]

What a great idea with index cards plus love that pet tape, I put stickers down then covered it over with post pack & send tape worked out great.😍💕

[@Pinkstrawberryz]

Oh how perfect!

[@Coffeecup.0110]

I’ve never seen anyone do glitter like that! Love it!!! 😊

[@Pinkstrawberryz]

Yay! Me either 🥰but I heard people do too

[@vickiejohnson7003]

I love this low cost journaling ideas. Thanks for sharing.

[@Pinkstrawberryz]

Thank you Vickie 💕🥰

[@veronicacorrearosas7321]

Absolutely fabulous…. Such a great idea! 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽

[@Pinkstrawberryz]

Thank you Veronica 💖💖

[@ttirella5608]

Thanks for sharing projects that are affordable.

[@kellyfurr1124]

I use shoe polish in the bottles with the sponge on the end. Works very well.

[@Pinkstrawberryz]

Wonderful idea 💡

[@laurafesmire309]

This is so cute and affordable. And I’m just learning how to make the paper etc crafts. So fun.

[@Pinkstrawberryz]

Absolutely and hope you have fun 💗

[@laurafesmire309]

@@Pinkstrawberryz ty. So much

[@pquack51]

Great ideas!! I love the tape idea! I even have some, what a surprise!! lol! TYFS!

[@Pinkstrawberryz]

Lol you’re welcome enjoy

[@irenevdwesthuizen9259]

Lovley little projects. I love them. 👍👍👍

[@Pinkstrawberryz]

Thank you ☺️

[@corneillececil9437]

$$$ You are so right! I appreciate so much these cute, yet frugal ideas ❤

[@Pinkstrawberryz]

You are so welcome!

[@jrumulls-jana9368]

What a great idea for these index cards. I love it! I really like the pet tape. I need to get some of it for sure. Thanks for the fabulous inspiration.

[@Pinkstrawberryz]

Thank you so much and the pet tape is 💕

[@shellgarrow]

Love this idea for all my scraps ❤ thank you !

[@Pinkstrawberryz]

You are so welcome!

[@shelleywhitehead7059]

Absolutely adorable, I so love your ideas. I drop everything when I see you have posted another tutorial. I am so going to go buy a some of those cards at the cheap shop. Thank you for another amazing share. ❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@Pinkstrawberryz]

Aw 🥺🥺🥺💕

[@kimberlyjaneen]

Omg Michelle! I love this!

[@Pinkstrawberryz]

Yay enjoy 💕💕💕

[@zenaburgess8795]

Love watching these videos. Beautiful little projects ❤

[@Pinkstrawberryz]

Thank you so much zena

[@Michelef4]

I really enjoyed this, thank you!!!💕💕💕💕💕

[@Pinkstrawberryz]

Absolutely 💕💕💕

[@theolachapman6126]

Love this video it was so fun I go back to rewatch some of your older videos thank you Michelle ❤ THEOLA

[@Pinkstrawberryz]

Awe sometimes I need to do that for more Inspo lol

[@patricianorwood1075]

I use a glitter glue instead of tape and sprinkling on the glitter. It's less messy. Or I can use glitter paints on the edges. Both are very inexpensive. Found them at 5below and Dollar Tree. Haven't tried using the index card idea yet. I will now though. Thanks for sharing this video with us. Big hugs from your pal in Oklahoma.

[@Pinkstrawberryz]

Thanks so much for the awesome tip! I’ll have to try that out! 💗

[@crocbellesunlimited]

These are so cute. I love your tutorials. You explain things so well and make things look easy to do. Thank you so much for sharing ❤

[@Pinkstrawberryz]

Thank you so much 💕 love that you’re enjoying it

[@SixteenThirtyFive]

I just love this! I have some Pet tape coming, bit I also love working with book page and cutouts! Fabulous!❤❤

[@Pinkstrawberryz]

I would love to start playing with some book pages soon 💖

[@susansheartstrings]

Wonderful video! So many cute ideas you shared using index cards. You have inspired me to create with them. Thank you! Looking forward to your digitals and products in your shop. Hugs ❤❤❤

[@Pinkstrawberryz]

Hope you had fun Susan hugs 🤗💕

[@louiselill1528]

Love this idea they look gorgeous

[@laurabrindle1986]

I love this project

[@Pinkstrawberryz]

Ty so much

[@samiguttery2278]

Love these little projects!

[@Pinkstrawberryz]

Thank you so much Sami 🥰

[@vickiemillikan8563]

Love this❤ it's a really cool way to use up index cards 😊. I'm interested in knowing where you got your 'mini' score board.... Thank you for sharing this great idea❤

[@CaboVerdeish]

I have so much PET tape that these are good ways to use them.

[@carolynmcneil5348]

Great easy projects, thank you Michelle. I bought a large set of eyeshadow colours for shading that cost me $7 (Aust) on special; they work a treat. 😀🇳🇿

[@Pinkstrawberryz]

Oh how awesome I love that

[@loreihemberger-jj6dp]

Love these!So cute!

[@Pinkstrawberryz]

Thank you 💕💕💕

[@nancypyter1511]

Super cute projects Michelle! I have a pack of index cards, now I know what I can do with them!🥰

[@Pinkstrawberryz]

Thank you Nancy! I have so many 😂💕

[@sherryliberto6749]

Super cute project. Thanks for sharing Michelle. Sending love and big hugs Sherry ❤ PS give Bandit some love for me.

[@Pinkstrawberryz]

Hugs Sherry! Bandit is having a blast still catching lizards 😂🙈

[@Taikoviewer]

Love this idea!

[@Pinkstrawberryz]

Tysm

[@Michelef4]

Thanks!

[@Pinkstrawberryz]

Aw thank you Michele for your support 🙈💗

[@lalaydade3364]

BUDGET CRAFTS...yes more please!

[@Pinkstrawberryz]

You got it 💕

[@lalaydade3364]

@@Pinkstrawberryz OH BOY! I am really excited! Especially in todays economy I am trying to force myself to use what I have, find ways to use scraps and those old patterned papers never used. Every time you create things with us, it helps me think outside the box too. PS. I am a PET tape addict, I only have six rolls, but that they are awesome!

[@HMOCreations1807]

Love these ideas! Wondering; isn't more easier to glue the diecuts or tape on first?

[@martha_makes_art]

I love these ideas, and I need that color distress oxide❤

[@Pinkstrawberryz]

Tattered Rose! 💕

[@martha_makes_art]

@@Pinkstrawberryz thank you😊

[@OjibwayDreams]

I don't have PET tape but I do have tons of stickers and verse cling stamps, very inspired by your video

[@Pinkstrawberryz]

Perfect!

[@Prophetessgwb]

Love this ❤

[@denisewaye7816]

Aw thanks for the awesome video 📷, and the tip on packing tape, that's awesome, made some would love to share them with you, where can I post them so you can see, you rock, as always God's blessings for you and your family

[@Pinkstrawberryz]

Thank you Denise and I sure will

[@Mawmawjade53]

Love these. What washi tape collection did you use?

[@r.c.miller6161]

Index cards can often be found even cheaper at thrift stores & yard sales. They also come with lines and even in colors.

[@Pinkstrawberryz]

Yes! Thank you! I will look 👀

[@kerrymartin9103]

I love these they are so cute....do you have any ideas what to do with the colored index cards? I believe they are pink, blue, yellow and green...ty

[@jacquiegregor1886]

More please. Yours are classy

[@Pinkstrawberryz]

Aw thanks ☺️ I will figure out more ways

[@charlottebeseke5596]

Love them! I also like pink and white, etc.. Just got the color idea for edges, so will get some online because I didn't find it in our stores here. Also, I have never heard of your red tape. Wouldn't white 2-sided tape work for glitter?

[@melissawriglesworth7123]

Great ideas. I have gotten cards without lines at Wal-Mart and Hobby Lobby. Very versatile. Thanks again.

[@Pinkstrawberryz]

I need to look for those 💕

[@gaylemora1390]

They also have color cards and blank ones and larger ones 2:35

[@lindabrodeur775]

May I ask where you bought that large floral tape, never saw that before. Awesome video tfs

[@Pinkstrawberryz]

Hi Linda, I use www.thewashitapeshop.com?aff=1052 my coupon code is Pinkstrawberryz for 10% off

[@RevBTB]

new subbie here, just getting back into making journals after about a 4 year hiatus (some of my old vids are on my channel, look about 4-5 yrs ago, lol).

[@Pinkstrawberryz]

Welcome to my channel and yay welcome back to crafting too 💕🥰Sometimes we need that break

[@theresasavaria6712]

Very pretty

[@Pinkstrawberryz]

Tysm

[@TeresaKnighton]

🎉so cute thxs