My CHRISTMAS JOURNAL is a PAPER BAG?!

[@lizthemightyredhead]

I LOVE this. I do not have access to Trader Joe (I live way out in the middle of nowhere) so no epic bags for me. But I have saved the brown packing paper to use with what brown shopping bags I do have access to. Love the recycling aspect to this. Keep inspiring us---we love it.

[@Inspiredamongstthechaos]

I realize this is from last year but I’m so excited to create a journal from all the paper bags we’ve also got collected under our sink! 😄

[@michelalvarez637]

I didn't even know TJs had printed bags like this for the holidays. Def checking that out this year!!

[@bhanani5480]

This is such an amazing idea, thank you for sharing this James. I've been collecting newspaper clippings of major news ever since Covid hit New Zealand, and I've been searching for a big journal (bigger then A4) to put these articles in. This video has inspired to make my own out of my hoarders-collection of paper bags.

[@tyiahuntsman557]

I’m so torn right now. I freaking love that you are dancing and have that life back. And I’m loving seeing how you still get stuff done while working the other job. It’s helping me be a little kinder to myself when I just “throw” things together in the limited time I have 🤣😂🤣 But then there’s a part of me that misses full time to art James!! Actually I’m shocked at how much you are still accomplishing! I really didn’t get my hopes up for Merry Mixed Media this year haha. I don’t want to give you the grace to to not do all the things because I’m incredibly selfish bahaha. But all joking aside I am loving everything!!!

[@Paperlover123]

I have to try this!!!!! I have no bags, but I'm gonna get some!!!!!!!

[@brynnguyenswhymsicaljourne231]

This is such a cool idea! I am going to be collecting cool paper bags now! 😂

[@gwencrable7286]

I love saving the large paper bags from different stores or when we do a large takeout order. I have some from Trader Joes as well. I cut them up and use them in my journals as pages, but haven't made an entire journal out of them. I also have a travelers insert that I put all my extra stuff in and I love how chunky it is. Great ideas. Thanks for sharing.

[@craftydiane]

I absolutely love this! The Trader Joe bags are fantastic! So wish we had a Trader Joe's where I live!

[@HenrysFaveSpice]

Still love this video. Came back to it for inspiration as I'm cutting up this year's TJ paper bags. :) Thanks JLB! Merry Christmas!🎄

[@JamesLukeBurkeCreative]

Merry Christmas!!! :D

[@aliceadler4569]

James, I love this “paper bag junk journal”!!! Love it!!! You have the best ideas, really!!! Hi to Steve!!! I think I am going to make one of these this year. I’ll photograph it when I do (2023).

[@lil.ikuraa]

My partner always brings home paper bags from the grocery store…and I have been using them to wrap presents. I have noticed that certain adhesives don’t work on the kraft paper, so this is a wonderful alternative!! I’m curious to know how you plan to archive this size of a journal. 🤣

[@gist_ginny_stout]

I absolutely LOVE your Christmas projects James! I am totally going to do your “favorite ornaments, mixed media piece!“ I’ll do yours, but then I am absolutely going to photo journal all of our sentimental ornaments for our kids. I could feel your pain as you were talking about the horrors of having your things “felt up“ by the TSA agents! 😅 I once had a carry-on of my grandmothers and great grandmothers, silver, that I had just inherited and was bringing home. So obviously, it was already an emotional time. I had totally forgotten that the butter knives in the chests in my carry-ons were technically knives… Well, that actually got past the TSA agent, not at all, and as I looked on in horror he was making soup of all of these carefully packed and treasured heirlooms. And just like you experienced he did not smile at my attempts to reach in and “save the silver!” It’s probably no surprise that I was an emotional wreck and sobbing by the end of this encounter. And my husband actually had to do a “reverse 0J“ through the airport to get all of the “dangerous contraband“ into our checked luggage. Another time I had forgotten that I had two giant pair of sewing shears in my equally giant purse. It’s such a good thing that my husband is willing to run like crazy through airports for me! 😇😂🤣 “Quel nightmare!” 😂

[@lotusflowerpassion]

wow very Kool James love this super fun idea

[@Kdmud]

Wow James, another wonderful Xmas idea! I will just enjoy watching you fill yours! Glad to hear you had a great trip and wedding … look forward to all you care to share! Also, sounds like you are enjoying your dancing gig 🎉-so happy for you! Thanks for another fun video! 🧚🏼‍♂️🧞‍♂️🌟🤩

[@elizabetholivas5781]

Hi James Please make a quick video for the family sticker pages.

[@whoanesschic]

Yes please, I have Cricut but I hope it’s a similar and easy to follow along..

[@craftyplanner]

Very cool ideas! Thanks for sharing ❤

[@princessteach]

This is a great idea! We had so much fun seeing you tonight!!!!

[@Jls75]

This is awesome! 😊

[@PhoebesWorldProductions]

get well soon. love your paper bag journal. those are really cool bags. 😊👍 love the drawings in your test journal. 😊👍

[@franciemontgomery2935]

Oh...I love this! (And all your "junque" journals!) I have wrapped my Christmas gifts in TJ's bags for years. Last year I made Christmas stockings out of them.

[@katelynch7443]

What a fab idea. Looking forward to seeing how it turns out. 🎄🎄🎄

[@art.daze.with.ms.b]

Soooooo Fun!!!!! I love it! Soooo inspirational ❤️

[@happycraftycat145]

YES WHAT A WONDERFUL REMINDER AND IDEA. I LOVE TRADER JOES BAGS. I BELIEVE I DO HAVE A COUPLE FROM LAST YEAR AS WELL (THE IMAGES AT LEAST) BUT I DO HAVE THE CURRENT BAG AS WELL. TFS

[@jasbookish]

i'm learning so much!

[@JohannesJunkJournalLife]

I give the journal to everyone on Christmas and ask them to write down their favorite memories.

[@delejojo_59]

Love this James! ❤️ You mentioned that many people post regular videos during December. Aside from your good self, I have also been following 49dragonflies...a 'junk journaler' who posts daily during something called "dephemerember" Anywho, it ALL seems a lot of fun to me! Just thought I'd share that 😆 Cheers 😊