Junk Journal with Me | How I use my Junk Journal | What is a Junk Journal?

[@TreasureBooks]

If you would like to see this journal once it was finished and filled with treasures, click here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/Zpyvh4pujsh1hZI and also, here is the PAPER FLOWER tutorial: kzbin.info/www/bejne/qaqQk56tea-AoLM

[@bettybutler1686]

I love your use of these old books. My mother was a librarian and she would rescue the ones that would be destroyed. She would celebrate any creative endeavor. She wanted us to respect new ones of course, but the adoring of old paper awww was the bird song here. She hoped we caught a few lines of sentences here and there. When I went to college at the age of 48, my prof said I was a walking Encyclopedia. Lol. On another note: say a video of a Russian girl who refurbished a cabin in the woods. She "wallpapere"d the bedroom walls with old bookpages. Then from another old rescued book she found of floral paintings, she cut 30 of them and placed them five across in five levels on one eall. With an old lace curtain and cover let the room was gorgeous! Just as your journal is. So much for the nay sayers!!!

[@delfinadiem3158]

Natasha you are so intelligent, clever, brave, and inspirational, I am very proud of you. I lost my husband a year ago, and I started to watch your videos and I am inspired to start a new journey because of you. Don't let negativepeople distracted you from continuing your wonderful journey. Love Delfina

[@תמרמרציאנו-ע1ו]

❤❤❤

[@daphnewright5110]

What I really connected with on this tutorial were your comments about being overwhelmed at times with so many creative thoughts that I become stuck in inaction. Through your gentle instruction from a simple tag to a pocket and a reminder that perfection is not the purpose here, something beautiful blossoms. It is a practice of letting go for some of us. In this our tempeents are very much alike. Time to jump in and make a simple tag. ❤

[@GummyArmy]

I love the way you show your thought process! Thank you so much for sharing your knowledge and experience with us.

[@JohannesJunkJournalLife]

Yes I relate to that comment about being stuck! I have been watching videos and bought new stuff and looked at my old stuff. Yet I am stalled. Idk if it’s because I want it perfect, it’s funny it’s like I’m frozen! Yet I am thinking this is exactly what I have been looking for asa way to use my creativity!

[@luisaseehusen239]

So true about being so overwhelmed with possible ideas, I feel the same! Sometimes I sit down and can't decide what to do first so I end up doing nothing! Also, I love how you say "we're not striving for perfection". YES! I love this. Once again, I am so inspired by your video 😊

[@TreasureBooks]

Thank you so much Luisa :)

[@ilakaiser3778]

Your videos are always inspiring even years later.💜🐞

[@wendygetscreative2879]

Besides learning so much from your videos, I ABSOLUTELY LOVE how totally unapologetic you are about how you do things. We ALL need to feel this way about our art.

[@TreasureBooks]

Wow, thank you so much !

[@sandracmyers]

"At the moment of commitment the universe conspires to assist you..." Thank you for the reminder ❤❤❤

[@jayneterry8701]

Do you know the author Sandra?

[@sandracmyers]

@@jayneterry8701 I think it was Goethe, have a good day!

[@rubi1000]

I am speechless. I love your journaling style, truly God has given you a gift in 🎭 art.

[@TreasureBooks]

Thank you so much 🤗

[@mauishopgirll]

I’m a book lover and an avid reader. Not every book needs to stay in its original form for eternity. You are reusing and upcycling, that’s a good thing. I love the page marker piece you made with red heart, red ribbon, lined and book page.

[@TreasureBooks]

Thank you so much Tania!! A book lover and avid reader over here too! (my whole life)

[@LoveOfArt87]

Same and completely agree!! People are so sensitive now

[@tammywalters7786]

oh my goodness you read my mind about the flower video I was just going to see if you had one and you asked the question to make one. I like your channel already thank you. Yes the flower video is MUST! TFS I will subscribe and keep watching.

[@TreasureBooks]

Thank you so much Tammy, and that flower tutorial is coming up real soon!

[@billieshreve8392]

I love the corrugated cardboard tip of creating lines on a page!

[@bbsclosetcreations]

Ahhh she's too cute !!!!! Lol I love her beautiful accent and her creativity!!

[@TreasureBooks]

Hehe thank you so much :)

[@bonibuchanan]

Your wonderful videos calm my creative soul. Thank you for the inspiration. Your work is beautiful.

[@TreasureBooks]

Thank you so much Boni :)

[@maryseaman312]

YES! Tutorial showing the flowers! I figured out some things by looking closely as you showed them, but I think I like the way you talk as you demonstrate what you are doing, as much as the process. I do not do what you do, but I have been watching for awhile, and, I am being reminded of activities and supplies that I have done in the past. When you showed your box of paper flowers, and I could have enjoyed watching to show them one at a time. I took a small break and wondered: Why in the world did I want her to show her flowers more slowly. I think that I realized while pondering that you see possibilities in so many things (as do I) ... we cannot be the only people on the planet who feel better when we are looking at many possibilities that have become useful and a bit of celebration that one more thing continues to be useful and brings joy to others who look and see.

[@acknims]

Like this ! And yes: like to learn about this flowers!

[@lindafuller9529]

I really enjoy your tutorials, thank you. Yes, I would love to see a tutorial on how you make your flowers.

[@maraca5797]

Adorable! Yes, tutorial on the flowers. So pretty how all those pages came together. You are brilliant! TFS🌺

[@TreasureBooks]

Thank you so much Emma!!

[@LSI.]

Thank you for sharing your journal entry session. I never thought I would want to journal daily, because I have never kept a diary or planner ever, but junk journals, mini sized, no larger than 3.5 x 4.5 inches, is the perfect format for me to collect and record thoughts, observations, images and any ephemera that cross my desk. Yesterday, was the label from my favorite mints, the other day was a McDonald ice cream cone wrapper since that's my 'go to' treat, a spent movie gift card. As you mentioned, this does help to break creative mental blocks. The challenge of packing in a lot in such a tiny space is what starts the creative process for me. I love the string bow attached to the staple on your tag, so I borrowed that idea in my journal a few minutes ago!! It looks so homespun. I also like the torn raggedy page edges in a journal, and not all stacked evenly too. Maybe my imagination, but each page seems to stand out more, especially after it's been decorated. I pause rather than flip through quickly when each page is not the same. I would love to see your method of flower making from magazine pages. I've done some myself, and wonder how many other ways to make them. Yes, I too worry about my work holding up for generations. Sounds self important, but that's another reason I craft and journal. To pass along a piece of myself to a future I will never see (RIP Senator Elijah Cummings). We all have something special that needs to be shared.

[@TreasureBooks]

Thank you so much. And I totally agree, it does sound self important, BUT I would love a piece of me to stay around for many generations. Not because I feel that I am important or interesting, but because I would LOVE AND CHERISH SO MUCH if I had something of my grandmothers/ greatgrandmothers!! Completely different lifetimes - I would love to be able to peek into their daily lives and thoughts!!!

[@LSI.]

Senator Cummings quote is, "Our children are the living messages we send to a future we will never see". (Per Google) I love his quote so much, and thought, my craft work is like my children. (To clarify reference to Senator Cummings in my reply.) I cherish everything my ancestors have made, and just wish they had dated and signed their names. My husband's grandmother made a potholder but because she did not date/sign it, all I have is my memory to tell my children that great grandma made this. But who would think to date and sign everything they make, I do lol. I date and sign my utility blankets because they are my message to a future I will never see.

[@patriciadoutreligne9749]

....you give the old books another new Life👍👌

[@marilynmccormick3731]

It looks really nice. The hearts all work together for visual appeal, and tou have plenty of space to write. Thank you❣

[@TheBayoubreeze]

It is important to create. We all have the need in us to. If it be art, song, writing, crafts of any kind, fashion, architecture, or instruction, repair, restoration. There is no limit. I am inspired. You go and you make it happen.

[@TreasureBooks]

Thank you so much :) I'm so glad you feel inspired !

[@bettylongshore9594]

Yes, please show us how you made the delightful flowers!!!! Love this journal!!!!!! Love it!!!!!

[@albertinadebeer4309]

Yes it surely makes one happy..crafting with paper.thanks for showing us.

[@dsan5825]

I love making lined paper with the corrugated cardboard. Genius

[@cherylbaker473]

Natasha I just adore your comments. WHy? Beacsue they are all so true for many of us. Thank you for being you and you're sharing.

[@TreasureBooks]

Thank you so much!

[@JanieAlcove9]

Wonderful. I love watching your ideas flow out onto the pages.

[@tessfiore2717]

Absolutely with the flower tutorial. Love your journal

[@jojo-emanouelle]

I loved what you did in this tutorial. You inspire me so much ❤ Thank you for being simple and real, telling us to accept that everything doesn't have to be perfect, which will help me in my journey of crafting!

[@Cynthia.B]

So amazing! Thank you for sharing your talents and ideas. It all turned out great! I love the quote you used and your addition to it, the stitches look fabulous, and I just love your collection of flowers. And yes, I totally agree with you about feeling free to use those old books. I have worked in libraries for 18 years, and we get so many donations. Plus, when books haven't been checked out for several years, we need to let them go. You are a wonderful artist and very inspiring. Thank you! ❤️

[@brigittelecreff3369]

it s so beautifull Natasa, i like very much the flowers, oui ,oui for a tutorial, so i like too yours box , pockets with a lot of treasures!!!!!!! thank you very much

[@candacelindquist1805]

Love what you are doing. I’ve been crocheting a lot for Christmas gifts and I’m itching to get back to making and writing in journals. I have put it off because I’m still crocheting gifts. But....you said you come in your studio and try to create or write for only about 10 minutes. That surely is doable for me. So...you have inspired me! Thank you.

[@TreasureBooks]

I'm so glad Candace, thank you!!

[@cassfonnesbeck8057]

Thanks for sharing your journaling vision! I learned that I can decorate as part of the journaling process!

[@Beje1022]

Love what you did here and watching you figure it all out! Good job!!

[@madratrubber2935]

You are a joy to watch 💕look forward to all you ideas❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@eileenthomas9983]

Your tutorial was so inspirational. Thank you. I would love to see a tutorial on those delicious flowers. I agree with you about people becoming alarmed over the tearing out of book pages, but even the large charities have them shredded as the paper is too fragile or the public no longer want them.💐

[@TreasureBooks]

Exactly!! Thank you!! hehe.

[@julesiou12]

I absolutely love what you've done with this page. It's like Pandora's box, you started with a magazine page and now you've got so much more and so pretty too. Beautiful and once again totally inspiring, thank you so much x

[@TreasureBooks]

Thank you so much!

[@Vickilanegan]

So pretty! Fun to watch you play! TFS! 😊❤️

[@jansfield5314]

Yes please to making the flowers! Love them, love all you do! You inspire me every time I watch you! 🤗

[@laurakopu8970]

I have enjoyed watching this process video very much. Your journal is lovely. Thank you for sharing!

[@jansfield5314]

Its good to give books a new life! Books need a new life not sent to the tip/incinerator, you are doing a great job!

[@TreasureBooks]

Thank you Jan!

[@margareti5907]

I am definitely inspired to junk journal more. Very cool pages. Thank you.

[@darlenebrowning6832]

Yes tutorial for flowers. Great session!

[@JOBETHSEXTONSCraftyCauldron]

I think it looks GREAT! I love that little flip out! Washi tape is so versatile.

[@shirl57]

Natasha, it's lots of fun and also inspiring to watch you create in your journals!! Thank you 💕

[@maggiefreeman6513]

That turned out beautiful and I feel very inspired! Thank you!

[@katfremont304]

This was so delightful! I know this video is 2 years old but I would love more “journal with me” sessions. I love hearing & watching your creative process🥰

[@yvonnefitts1014]

As a novice to junk journaling, I am inspired to get to work with the junk I have on hand and make something pretty with it like you have or try to....Thank you for the tutorial....

[@janisfarley5128]

Like what you did. Really like the flowers, they look fun !!

[@christinecrow1410]

Those flowers are beautiful. I wish I already had a box of them.

[@marmaz57]

Your journal sessions always bring joy to my heart and inspire me! I especially appreciate you being honest about your inner thoughts of hesitancy or being in a rut - and taking little steps toward being bold and creative. That helps me a whole lot! I would love a video on the flowers! Thanks for always inspiring us!

[@TreasureBooks]

Thank you so much Mary!

[@lindab8078]

Love the pages you made. All the extra little bits make it so pretty.

[@TreasureBooks]

Thank you so much Linda 😊

[@estherdiazperez4223]

Detalles preciosos!! Enamorada de tu trabajo, cada papel q tocas lo transformas en Arte!

[@TreasureBooks]

Thank you so much Esther!!

[@maebayly9767]

I love the hinged card. And the playing card.

[@maryellencookmeynig9034]

All of these pages are beautiful. Thank you for sharing. I would love to see a tutorial on the flowers.

[@crystalanderson5440]

Thank you for all of your inspiration on all of your videos. You have given me so many ideas for making my journals. I would love to see a tutorial on those beautiful flowers.

[@olivebyers8039]

I have loved watching your tutorials during this lockdown. I have made a few used envelope junk journals and am inspired to do more. I have never used a junk journal and worry that I won't know what to put in them but they are so addictive!

[@TreasureBooks]

Thank you Olive. Anything goes! Just have fun with it :)

[@nnid786]

Love love love your process. I love the way you give yourself 15 minutes i really can't wait to start my new first ever junk journal xx ❤️👍 🙏 God bless 😇😇🙏

[@TreasureBooks]

You got this! Have fun!!!!!

[@nancivessells1909]

Love the page & yes, I'd love to see how the do the flowers. Thanks for sharing

[@harrietthompson189]

Inspired to begin junk journaling! I’ve been collecting bits for years ad now I know why❤️

[@grape4760]

Love this!! Love your big flower too.

[@arlenef3934]

Thank you for showing me how you do your journaling. I’m going to start my first junk journal, but have been intimidated by the process and feeling like I have to have all these materials and special tools. And, thank you also for explaining about the “rescued” books. I see so many crafters using book pages, and, as a writer and avid reader, I felt uneasy about destroying books to make art. I know it’s not a new thing, but I’ve always been troubled by it. But, when you put it like that-that the books would be destroyed anyway, it seems like a kindness to give them a new life. However, I doubt all the crafters using books and book pages see the way you do. I have seen videos where they take perfectly good vintage rare book and cut it up. That I cannot abide. Love your channel and your creativity. Blessings!

[@TreasureBooks]

Thank you so much!!! I totally get that you would feel that way about books, and it makes perfect sense. I have so many books that were rescued and they were out in the rain, so I lot of them had water damage and I had to put them into recycling, but I saved what I could. I have enough to last me many years of crafting :)

[@suzyemery]

Love this!!! And you ALWAYS inspire me, Natasa! Also, yes pleeeze on the flower tutorial! You are so wonderful to watch! Always look forward to your videos!! Big crafty hugs sweet friend 💖 Suzy xx

[@TreasureBooks]

Thank you so much Suzy, that means a whole lot!!! I will definitely be making that flower tutorial soon!!!

[@miek1958]

YES love the flower! Great tutorial and beautiful pages.

[@cynthiagreske5957]

I love this tutorial! I love your ideas and creativity and how it just seems to fall together naturally!

[@TreasureBooks]

Thank you so much Cynthia :)

[@susanthatcher126]

Love the tag. You are good at sewing I just bought one and am new too sewing.

[@tuthillg]

Adorable and so easy! Love the quote! Cute flower and flip! TFS the inspiration, Natasha!

[@tlcd1961]

Your creations are SO cute! Yes to flower tutorial. I so love the pages that you are working on in this video!

[@janesassalos7187]

so much fun. Thank you for sharing your process.

[@sharonleishman4271]

That video was very inspiring. I didn't really understand the pockets and flaps before, Thanks!

[@ilenemack]

I remember watching you construct this journal. Late on this and so glad to see how gorgeous it is coming along. Love this flip page and I do feel inspired.

[@TreasureBooks]

Thank you so much! I'm nearly finished with it and can't wait to share :)

[@crosezrose]

I love your junk journal! I'd love a tutorial on those beautiful flowers! Love your channel!!

[@TreasureBooks]

Thank you so much!

[@GlitterAndMetal]

This was such a joy to watch! I just started junk journaling and I've been watching a lot of your videos. I love how you just try things out and just let go and be creative and see where it takes you. So it's not just your techniques that are great to watch but your philosophy as well.

[@TreasureBooks]

Thank you so much!

[@lenellamaxwell6934]

I love this video. Thanks for sharing! And yes, I would love a tutorial on flowers.

[@lindadockins4804]

I love to see how you did your flowers😍

[@tamaraleonard2882]

You are so inspirational. Thank you for the words. You are so creative. I enjoy watching your videos. I keep getting more Ideas for my grandsons journal. I am going to use them in my grandsons journal I am making for him. He will soon be on his own path. I love the book making kit. Thank You. Yes, a tutorial on the flower you showed would be great.

[@TreasureBooks]

Thank you so much Tamara :)

[@carolynshanks2612]

Your creationis so pretty. It looks great that you wrote some of your own words. ❤️. It would be lovely to learn how you made your flowers. And bits of lace always please me!

[@wordscrafter]

Ah! I am loving that tag!!!! How adorable! My brain is spinning....I want to go play in my stash now. Thanks so much for sharing this:)

[@TreasureBooks]

Yay! Thank you! I'm so glad you feel inspired :)

[@thefeatheredtreasure6700]

You inspire me so much! Thank you Natasha for all you share. 💗

[@TreasureBooks]

Thank you so much!!

[@dianestedman1466]

very nice, I cant wait to do this!!!! Also would like to see the flowers made too.

[@rosaliejordan8246]

Very very interesting and entertaining! (Even years later) I am going to make a journal like that, hopefully!

[@SueF51]

Wonderful spread! And yes, please to the flower instructional video.

[@ruthskiff2899]

I would love a tutorial on the flowers. They are really cool. I never thought of using magazine pictures.TFS. Love the pages you did today.

[@TreasureBooks]

Here is the flower tutorial - kzbin.info/www/bejne/qaqQk56tea-AoLM

[@barbhayes5613]

Great video - I love your commentary. I used to be horrified when crafters tore up books, until I started volunteering at my local library. There are so many books donated each year that are just not suitable (outdated, damaged, etc.) for lending. Thousands of pounds of books are thrown out every year. It's better to have them used for another purpose than to become landfill. Cheers!

[@TreasureBooks]

Thats exactly right!! Thank you :)

[@kathyadams5294]

Great inspiration! I'll be using your ideas. TFS.

[@anngajowski5385]

You always inspire me....thanks for sharing.

[@jennieadamsMM]

It is so wonderful watching our creations fall together. I’d love to see how you made the paper flowers. They look fun!

[@sherbearb.1593]

Yes tutorial please. I just found your channel and you have a very soothing way of speaking and explaining your thought process. I love it. The little thought story of what you did and your reasoning behind it would be nice on the journaling part. I will become a new subbie and look forwardi to what else you come up with. I think in the future as you flip through your journal, you will be glad you dated your creations. Thank you for being you and for your inspirations. For a newbie at this journaling stuff, you definitely inspire and make it less daunting. Keep up the good work, TFS and keep as one with your universe.

[@TreasureBooks]

Thank you so much Sherbear, it means a lot. I agree about dating the creations. And someone else suggested to sign them too :) Welcome to my channel. Glad to have you :)

[@amylynnzen]

This is absolutely beautiful!

[@sharonl649]

Absolutely fun! And inspiring!

[@karolenah936]

And yes on the flowers tutorial 🌸👍🏻

[@dawnbish9822]

Great video!! Love your enthusiasm. Your pages came out beautifully!

[@KD-yy6on]

Love your crafts, such lovely ideas.Thank you for sharing.

[@darvadeemac3515]

Love ❤️ your book 📖. Hugs 🤗 from North Carolina USA 🇺🇸

[@123uschie]

Love it! Yes the flower tutorial !

[@lauragaudry3402]

Please show us how to make those fabulous flowers! Such a Happy Journal! Thank you for sharing. ❤️😊

[@TreasureBooks]

Will do! Tutorial coming soon!

[@JournalJourneys51]

I love this and all your videos! I've learned so many ideas and techniques from you. Specifically, this time I learned I can be using some of the MANY cereal boxes I've been saving can be used as tags. (My husband eats a LOT of cereal.) And I SO identify with the feeling of being overwhelmed by all the possibilities! Thanks for all your inspiration!

[@TreasureBooks]

Thank you so much, I'm so glad you feel inspired!

[@44hopeful]

You did awesome! Thank you for sharing!