Journal Page Ideas | Collage Background | Tips And Tricks

[@mbusch1025]

I finally feel justified for saving all those random scraps of paper- I have full bins of scrap nonsense; old calendars, journals, planners, magazines, clothing tags- (if they were too cute to toss out), and all kinds of randomly found paper scraps- and this is the perfect way to start using all of it! I can't wait to start my own "junk journal!"

[@lc5464]

Johanna, this is exactly what I needed to watch! I’ve been struggling with collage which sounds silly to me. I think way too much about what to use, colors, texture, etc. I then get frustrated and then it isn’t fun. Thank you for sharing your process. I would really enjoy this type of series where you share tips and ideas. I so appreciate the inspiration 😊

[@melodine707]

It helps to have bags of a variety of scraps. Look around the house; old sheet music books, thank you/ bday cards, gift wrap, newspaper roll ends make the perfect pages to dye.

[@hellobnatural9026]

This has really helped. I'm an over thinker, then I end up being unhappy with the result, so I'm taking your video on board. I love your tips and tricks series. Thank you for your creative ideas :-)

[@theartesana]

Hello B Natural I often feel the same and then fold. I need to stop being so critical of myself and simply create! ❣️✨

[@PinkOddBird]

I also love the "don't stress over it" approach - it makes the whole process so much more fun! Thanks for sharing your collage tips! ❤️

[@melissafancelli-cox9313]

I just had a light bulb moment, maybe you and other people more familiar than I too junk journals have thought if this... So I've had a little golden book and all the papers and things I have collected for my 1st and only grandchild, it was meant to be done on her bday(August3rd) ! I watch her 8 hours a day and have got stuck after putting the new spine in, then fabric. So as I was watching you I realized collage work in a journal is like writing a book in reverse. Less pressure and a random order with the pages that will one day be done be done. It got me thinking, that's how I should approach it. Do a spread a day or week and no order and assemble when ever. I literally took months to get the nerve to cut open this LGB and I am so stuck. I have her hospital bracelets ,her 1st flower, feet print and I have journaled daily about milestones. I saved things and I finally realized, I have time she can't read it and I am letting go of this pressure. So Sorry for the rambling but after hundreds of videos I just realized that this is like writing.. but it is a collage story, and kind of like later we will add in the written words or photos. I'm hoping this makes sense. Thanks as always

[@GiantParfait]

Haha. I love the scraps bag. I love saving scraps cause they're so useful in collages and small stuff. You can even recycle and make into more paper.

[@carolbenavidez2228]

Just got into collaging so this was sooo helpful! Especially about not overthinking and the technique of layers. I put something down and don't want to "mess it up" but it's boring without layers so love you explaining the process of how to do that!

[@MemorybooksbyPaola]

The paper doll outfits are so cute! These tips are so good. Can’t wait to see more of this collage with scraps process! I always feel accomplished when I finally get to use scraps that I’ve been hoarding for too long. Lol😊☺️ this works to break down that block of not knowing or being indecisive what to do,Ty!❤

[@MLEmadethis]

So helpful❣️ I would love to see your process of getting photos printed off/edited. I love how your pictures always fit with the page.

[@mellik2522]

I really like the idea that nothing has to match you just put together what you like. In the end it still comes out pretty. Great video. Appreciate you taking the time to share!

[@terrilarue2031]

After trying to find a style that is me, and not trying to adhere to someone else's style, I have discovered that I LOVE and am good at Collage! I loved this video and thank you!

[@retrochristmaschic]

This is just such a beautiful journal cover! Every time I see it, I think it is my favorite! And the papers you chose are perfect!

[@angelaem205]

The little children's outfits, so pretty! They really added charm to the pages, loved them! Thanks for sharing your journal process tips! ^___^👍🌹

[@thebarky1988]

I love all your ideas but I think I am going to focus on a Christmas journal and journal with pictures and cards from my kids. I don’t have talent to draw or paint but I can journal. It’s therapeutic for me. Your ideas have been so helpful.

[@kariberton8221]

Great tips on collaging! I tend to overthink and this video really helps.

[@syvsolorio481]

I’m excited for pockets ! Maybe doing one on foldout pages or home to add an envelope into the journal

[@KS-wr4vv]

What a wonderful way to just use scraps when you don’t feel like getting messy

[@lynnmking3008]

Thank you for the good tips Johanna! I enjoyed hearing you describe your journaling process. It definitely sparked some ideas!

[@jo-sully-anne2418]

I've watched this twice now as it is so informative, love how everything flowed together. Thanks Johanna for another lovely tutorial x

[@AzaleaLala]

It was helpful and fun and relaxing to watch. I'm looking forward to the one about pockets. I really love that you are using your scraps with this. Thanks.

[@judychambers38]

Juni sent me. Don't you just love her. she thinks you are fantastic. I'm going to spend the afternoon looking at your videos. This video was great.

[@JennieMaeJune]

Collage is perfect for people like us! I feel like a junk journal is one huge collage, an assemblage of color, pattern, texture, graphics, font, etc! I recommend Andrea D'Aquino and her book Once Upon a Piece of Paper, Claire Youngs and her book Creative Collage and of course Claudine Helmut and her Collage Discovery books. I like Instagram accounts for Lucie Duclos and Tracey English!!!!!

[@Radosttvorsestva-Marina]

Благодарю, Джоана. Вдохновила меня, завтра буду делать пятибук для своей сестры

[@lisajmascord8183]

Thanks Johanna. Some great suggestions. And great example of adding more layers and the concept of blending.

[@kionaiba8636]

I love hearing your thought process!

[@jo-sully-anne2418]

Loved rewatching this again, it inspired me. I did so enjoy these videos you made. X

[@PamVanEeJournalMaker]

I love how colorful and fun these collage pages turned out! Thanks for showing your process!💗🦋💗

[@49dragonflies]

Love this video and your new series! Love your journal so much! Can't wait to see more! Thanks so much for sharing!

[@creativewithjia]

I'm starting to be more and more attracted to junk journals. About to get a new TN and want somehow making the inserts to be more junk looking 🙂 My only problem is that I always need to use stuff that fit and match together when it comes to paper patterns and colors. But the junk style is about difference and it doesn't have to be perfect, this is going to be such an challenge for me 😊 Do you have any good tips for me to let go of the fact that the crafts doesn't have to match and I can over come that limit?

[@carried9130]

Jeanette I also think that junk journals are about what you want them to be. If you enjoy matching colors or patterns, that's your taste and you can make your journal any way you want. I have learned a lot from Johanna and her style, but I also can't put things together the same way she does at times. And those times I do what my taste enjoys. It takes time to put these techniques to use in your own work, and the more you do it, the more fun it is. I struggle with collage because I like things a certain way, but I'm learning to do it my way so I'm happy with the way the page looks.

[@creativewithjia]

@@carried9130 You are so right. It's a learning thing and I just have to create and see what my style is and just go with the things I like and think is pretty. And keep watching and find inspiration 👍

[@DylanJCat]

Would love to see more cover making and putting together of pages. Really love your channel , one of the best journal channels, you are so talented!

[@lizard5034]

I would love a bag of scraps like that. Great video!

[@Arilouhel]

Could you do a video about how and where to find materials for journaling? Because all I can find is cheap scrapbook paper.

[@tfntexas]

Alaska Satan I find old books and sometimes papers from the thrift stores and a junk store I like to go to. Estate sales sometime are good places to look to.

[@49lucky]

If u have fabric I print fabric all the time gorgeous and I always download free ones. Tons of places to get things

[@rattatoui]

Literally everywhere! Just cut out comics and other pretty things from newspapers yesterday. Aaaanything that is pretty can be used. I’ve used packaging plastic because it had cool stripes and taken those paint colour samples from stores which are great.

[@jamiewilliams9675]

Look at the quarterly magazine called flow

[@dhiva_makeup_lifestyle]

@Claire Skey thanks for all the info. It is so useful 👍🏼

[@wandalorenz5762]

Thank you I was wondering how to soften the look. I'm looking forward to pockets. Also I would be interested in how you doodle along with the page thanks again.

[@lizweiss3910]

Yessss i would love a pocket video!!!

[@lindseymosher1145]

Yes! I really enjoyed seeing this deeper process video, Johanna! I enjoyed this walk through of your thought process. How to balance intuitive placement with technique (balance, colors,etc). So very helpful! Thanks for sharing :-) look By forward to more

[@ericaj.m.1780]

I absolutely love how you do your journals, thank you for showing us x x

[@collettekunkler7211]

Thanks some great ideas! I can’t say how much I love that book cover!,🥰💙🥰

[@jo-sully-anne2418]

Just rewatched this, got much from it again 👍🏻 Love these helpful videos 😊

[@lavenqueen]

I loved this video! It was so helpful and made me feel so inspired! I’d love to see some more collage videos, maybe with some relaxing music because even watching someone else do a collage can be just as relaxing as doing it yourself

[@tavanetaylor98]

My biggest challenge right now is creating collage. Thanks for this.

[@sherryann55]

Great way to help with collage I like how you explained it but wondering if for a next step show us how you would then add a photo and journaling to the page.

[@wandaamorose9964]

That was an excellent video to share. I am one to grab papers and stick them down without planning. I never think to use my washi tape either and that looks so nice. I’m looking forward to how you do the pockets. I even have trouble doing “tip ins”, so if you could touch on that. I’m sure there are others who would benefit from that also!

[@tinamc2820]

I have started loving to do collage style pages. Thanks for the inspiration and ideas. So pretty!❤️

[@ninetiesperson7980]

All your videos are great. One where you see a fabric cover would be great to. Thank you.

[@lalagamma4452]

Lovely collaged pages. Love all the colors. Stay crafty.❤xo💜xo💙xo💛xo💖xo💚

[@Vickilanegan]

Very helpful. I love how it turned out. TFS! 😊❤️

[@sharonorlando559]

This is VERY helpful. Thank you, Johanna

[@heathertucker7056]

Loved watching you collage! Some great tips- thank you!

[@uzmajung431]

You have inspired me tremendously. Thank you

[@thelasonj]

Thank you for sharing. I'm intimidated by collage but will try after watching this video. 😊

[@onesweetlife2469]

So many great collage ideas!! I’m looking forward to more of these tutorial type videos!

[@bozomahoney]

This is so relaxing to watch and your voice is soothing :) beautiful journal

[@hayleykelland]

So beautiful once again! Would love a video on how you made the cover for this current journal!

[@lindseymosher1145]

I’d love to see a tips and tricks video on color combining. What colors compliment each other (in paint and collage) vs what colors do not

[@karenbecks9906]

Absolutely adore this video Johanna ... all your videos are amazing and full of helpful advice ... I really love this Tips and Tricks series you certainly have the “eye” for being able to put things together and make it look amazing, where as I would take hours to make a page look only half as good as this, I overthink things too much lol I also want to say in all the years I have been a subscriber to your channel I have never been fortunate enough to be able to buy anything from your etsy ... not for want of trying though, I set numerous reminder alarms but everything is always gone 😢 ... so with the wonderful support Juni is is giving you I am hoping to be able to win your Zine in her giveaway. I would love you to do more of the printed copies in your chop as I dont have a printer and so cannot purchase the downloadables. Your work is amazing 😍

[@saskiaflugelchen7543]

Do you know "Glanzbilder"? These are a kind of vintage paper poetry sticker in Germany, i don't know how to explain. But they would be amazing for your art.

[@candlekaren9]

I really enjoyed your process, and walking thru it with you, you are quite good at it, great tutorial!

[@WoodlandInspired]

Very helpful video and yes that is my problem with collage I tend to over think it and then don't enjoy it. Tfs

[@margaretcavin2231]

Great video! Thanks for sharing.

[@milagrosvega5560]

Thank you for the tips you gave in the video. Loved it.

[@siddharthtibrewal1731]

It has really helped me and has given me more ideas fir the me collage that i am about to create .Thank you so much!!❤❤

[@letsmakeamesstoday]

Great idea for a series!!! 👍👍👍

[@jo-sully-anne2418]

Great video :) Very helpful, thank you. Would it be possible to show one that would help using fabric and stitching please. Thank you

[@MissDaisyParsley]

Great video! Really helps me with doing a collage! Thanks!

[@tfntexas]

Very fun and informative... thanks for sharing!

[@beverlystout7841]

Loved this video Johanna. Thank you!

[@artfulyama9071]

Very nice video on your approach to collage. Thanks always for the helpful tips and good inspiration!😊 Your advice to be intuitive is a great reminder; I'm my own worst critic.

[@annoulamaraki5315]

Once again you give interesting and inspiring info about journaling through your video ;-)

[@finetteloulou4824]

Love collage so energic to do ! Thank you for sharing another collage's pages. Love 😍😘

[@DylanJCat]

Love the collage-mine never comes out that good ,it seems so easy, but there’s an art to it. What is the cover made out of and how did you achieve that color blue ? It’s really a nice journal!

[@JohannaClough]

Thank you the cover is made of book board and the blue colour I mixed myself. Not sure if i could mix the exact shade again 😄

[@Therivergypsy2023]

I love your style 🥰

[@kidborduin8750]

I subscribed! Love you Johanna

[@corinnecurtis5145]

Great ideas, pretty pages. Tfs

[@lynfischer1601]

Very pretty and looked like fun 👧🏻

[@mx3cave192]

Thank you again. Always appreciate the lessons 🤓

[@cynthiahudson5228]

Great ideas! Enjoy your videos!

[@jenniferwatson7118]

Looks good. Helpful, thanks!

[@lidimaparis4799]

Thanks Johanna. This was helpful.

[@momascraps]

Your book seems really interesting.. I would like to start a journal similar to this. But I really feel overwhelmed. I don’t have the embellished bag that you have,wished I did. I’m interested in know what type of book is that before you got started. if I might ask. Thanks so much. I’m excited to get started soon.

[@julie-annadams4914]

You got me some really good

[@kathywarren2505]

Another inspirational video Johanna 😄

[@Craft_villa]

Can you please help us and do the hanging beads tutorial that r on your journal spine

[@JohannaClough]

I have a tutorial for the beads in my etsy shop x

[@Craft_villa]

@@JohannaClough okay

[@caroldurst1855]

Thank you, Miss Johanna🤗

[@bettylongshore9594]

Did you do another video on where to journal on a page like this? Also, where do you find pens with white ink?

[@stephaniemcclaran967]

I love how it turned out ! TFS :)

[@dr.swechchhashubham3089]

Can you do 6 by 6 size journal?? I have many pages in tht size...it would be helpful. Nd yeah i love ur videos 😍😍

[@jupiterkewl8633]

HOW MANY YARN OF STRING DO YOU USE FOR YOUR BEADS? AND IF YOUR GOING TO MAKE ANYMORE NEW JOURNALS ?

[@winterlude100]

I really enjoyed watching this process... I am wondering what weight is your journal paper that it can hold the weight of the glue and heavier papers?

[@JohannaClough]

Mostly heavyweight scrapbook paper, i’m not sure of the weight and they all differ a bit but it’s almost a cardstock type of paper.

[@bella-jo8zn]

AMAZING THANKS VOR THE ADVISE 💜

[@kristyk5342]

Great tips, I really enjoyed this. Would love to see an update on your baby girls 1st year album x

[@brigitteardeche1630]

Whouaaa gorgeous page 👌👌👌 have a good day

[@ummehafsha930]

idk why, But I love you and loved your channel 😍😍😭😭! You're too nice, your voice is too aethestic pleasant :)

[@missstarbuck]

lovely video :D. Now my hands are itchy to make a collage XD. Though.. i am always having a hard time to leave blank spaces. I just can't :P ... i want every space to be filled i guess . With other journal pages as well.. i have a hard time to stop adding.

[@amygschwind1643]

Love this Lots of good tips. Thank you. In the future could you get the camera closer to your work? I wanted to lean in it ☺️

[@juliejroth29]

LOVE this! xoxo

[@lindseymosher1145]

Where do you find your decorative washi in the thicker size?

[@momcquinn]

Thanks for sharing your tips! I am definitely am over thinker when it comes to collaging. I'd love to see you make a page with non vintage, brighter colors. Right now I'm working on a page that has Navy blue, black, white and hot pink - I love how it looks so far but I'm stuck on layering.... over thinking again lol

[@samakhadijah4299]

woooooow

[@marwaahmed3731]

I like ya and you journal❤️❤️❤️