junk journals that I bought from other creators (and why)

in this video:
timestamps
0:00 intro
0:24 “junk journal shop” journal
1:58 “paper terrace” journal
5:18 “old book crafts” journal
6:20 “moon side parlour”
7:23 “letscreativedesign” journal
junk journal creators:
Johni
“junk journal shop”
youtube: / @junkjournalshopjohni
etsy: www.etsy.com/it/shop/JunkJour...
instagram: junkjournalshop...
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Jessica
“paper terrace” ex I’m a cool mom
youtube: / @paperterrace
etsy: www.etsy.com/it/shop/PaperTer...
instagram: paper.terrace?i...
tiktok: www.tiktok.com/@paperterrace?...
my unboxing on instagram years ago:
tvCG7GNacq...
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Kate
“old book crafts”
her old accounts doesn’t work anymore, I hope she is ok! she is Russian and I believe that every social media are banned there right now, but I’m not sure…
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Mel
“moonside parlour”
youtube: / @moonsideparlour4634
instagram: moonsideparlour...
shop??? maybe it’s not online right now? DM her on instagram if you interested in her journals ☝🏻🙂
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Tonya Samuels
“letsdesigncreative”
youtube: / @tonyasamuels3411
etsy: www.etsy.com/it/shop/LetsDesi...
instagram: letsdesigncreat...
tiktok: www.tiktok.com/@tonyasamuels3...
my unboxing here on youtube years ago:
• I bought a junk journa...
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how I journal: • the power of little ge...
how and why I started making junk journals:
• How and why I started ...
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About me:
Hello, I’m Francesca, a junk journal enthusiast, and creator. I’m Italian and love creating handmade journals with vintage things mixed with recycled or new modern objects. My background is in Psychology, so I like practicing creativity as a mindful activity. On this channel, you will see junk journal tutorials from start to finish, quick craft projects on a budget, how to turn junk into something elegant and beautiful, precious and timeless handmade books flip through, find magic in the ordinary and tips and tricks to help you express your own voice through creativity, and have fun!
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[@JunkJournalJoy]

what about you? ☺️ let me know your experience in the comments:) I’m curious!! thanks for watching! hugs, Francesca

[@racheljolley26352]

Yes indeed, gracious of you to share and praise other crafters magnificent works of art. I do love listening to you, such a sunny and beautiful voice and accent, thank you ❤

[@JunkJournalJoy]

awwww thank you so much!! you are so kind!! I always so afraid about my English lol so thank you so much 🥹🙏🏻

[@WiseSkies144]

Hi Francesca, I think it's part of being a creative soul that makes it natural to want to buy other journals from different creators. I really enjoyed watching you showcase their work and share some of your favourite aspects, features and journaling. It's very good of you to show them on your channel. Thank you so much for your creativity and inspiration. Best wishes🌸 xx

[@JunkJournalJoy]

thank you so much! I agree with you :) I’m glad that you like this video !!

[@hushingsilence]

In 1999 at an art show I'd entered, I saw my first "junk journal" (or altered book), enticingly placed in a glass display box, only two open pages showing. Oh how I wanted to see the rest of that book!!! That's when I started making them. I have purchased several junk journals since then from other very talented artists. I love each one. So beautiful. Yes, I page through them all the time.

[@JunkJournalJoy]

wow 1999?! I always wandered when jj was born! I thought something like 2008 🫨 thanks for sharing your experience!!

[@myenchantedjournals]

This is so true, you just want to touch them!

[@heathervanek8762]

Your voice is beautiful, soothing, enthusiastic, and happy ❤ these journals are so beautiful I can see why you get so much joy from them. I too love the crinkle sound of paper and the smell of journals.

[@JunkJournalJoy]

thank you Heather 🥰

[@Loretta_C]

Wonderful video. I have to say I love that you decided to add your voice to your videos. It’s so beautiful and enthusiastic and at the same time calming. Your journal style is stunning and I appreciate you so much. I know this video is about other journal makers but I just wanted to say that.

[@JunkJournalJoy]

you are so sweet!!! thank you!! and thank you for the voice thing, it’s always so challenging for me use my voice… so thank you so much🥹🙏🏻 it means everything!! 🤍🤍🤍

[@franciemontgomery2935]

This was such a lovely video. Hearing your voice expressing your love and appreciation for other artists was so enjoyable. As always, the joy and enthusiasm that you share in this and every video is what makes you so special. ❤ Francie PS I was recently gifted a beautiful journal by a very kind hearted soul. I love working in it and as I do, l keep discovering new things and reasons to cherish it even more! ✨️

[@JunkJournalJoy]

heheh Francie!! you are the sweetest!! 🥹❤️🙏🏻

[@myenchantedjournals]

I love Kate’s one from old book crafts, you have some beautiful journals ❤

[@JunkJournalJoy]

thank you for your kind comment 🥰

[@debbiebreen6276]

Amazing journals, I have bought another creator's journal and it's a treasure for me, I love it and all its beauty.

[@JunkJournalJoy]

❤️❤️❤️

[@EarthGuardian]

I have watched this video 6 times in the past 2 days. I am in love with this video! 🥰🤭 These journals are so amazingly beautiful. My favorites are the first one and the last one. I could spend hours, just like you do, just going through, looking at, and touching everything in that last journal. That is how I feel about the steampunk journal YOU made. I have watched that video so many times. Lol I am saving up my money to purchase one of your journals. I can't wait to have my hands on one of your amazing creations. 😊 I am new to the junk journal world so I wouldn't even know where to begin to make something as amazing as these, and your, journals are. Thank you for sharing these with us, they are very inspiring. I just want to keep watching this over and over. Lol. I hope you are having, and will have, a wonderful weekend. Thank you again. 💞

[@JunkJournalJoy]

thank you so much, your words are so enjoyable ☺️🌹have a wonderful weekend you too! hugs!

[@dianeduncan5814]

I too collect journals made by other wonderful creators Francesca, i also just love browsing through each one, admiring them and seeing all the different styles and ideas. I haven't yet completed making a journal yet, i just mainly collect supplies, ephemera and digital kits at the moment as my health has not been too good for the last few years, but i hope to finish one soon, thanks for sharing your lovely collection xox

[@JunkJournalJoy]

thank you and best wishes 🌹!!

[@junkjournalshopJohni]

oh my gosh! that was 2018! One of my first journals. I remember when I got so excited seeing it go to Italy!!!! Thank you Francesca

[@JunkJournalJoy]

one of your first?! wow !! it’s so incredible well done!!🌹 and what a honor !!! a treasure indeed! thank you so much, I’m glad that you liked my little tribute to you☺️ hugs!!

[@carolek2090]

Tonya's journals are truly amazzing , there is no doubt about that!

[@JunkJournalJoy]

I agree :) and so the others for me ☺️❤️

[@Spunkymisfitgirl]

1000X yes. I do this, too -- buy other people's journals even though I'm a creator of them and flip through them simply for joy. ❤

[@JunkJournalJoy]

💯😃

[@jeanneblondewomanstamping9788]

Love the tour through the journals. I’m in awe of them all, but the last one especially. Soooooo many elements and objects/items. It must have taken forever to make. As a journal maker I can’t imagine ever letting go of a journal that I had put that much work into!

[@JunkJournalJoy]

thank you for watching:) !

[@tonitroth9879]

Hi Francesca! I love this video & how you share your love for other artists ❤ You definitely have some beautiful creations...So many talented people out there that create these beautiful journals. Thank you so very much for sharing some of your collection with us. I have several that I've purchased from other's, it's almost hard not to. We share the same love and everyone's work is different, incredible and beautiful. Like you, I could sit and page through them for hours lol. You are such an incredible artist yourself and a huge inspiration ❤ Thank you again, sweet Francesca!! ♥️🥰🥰♥️

[@JunkJournalJoy]

thank you Toni, what a sweet comment!!🥰🙏🏻

[@tonyasamuels3411]

Francesca, this video is amazing. I love seeing all the different journals you have bought they all have their unique personality and they’re all beautiful. I can see why you bought them all 😂😍Thank you so much for mentioning me I’m so glad you like your journal that was one of my favorite journals to make.

[@JunkJournalJoy]

hello Tonya! thank you for your kind words!!! I forgot to mention in the video that not only I love your work but also your personality and I would love to have a cup of tea with you in real life ☺️! you are always so nice!! ps: your journal is soooo very loved 😮‍💨😍🫶!

[@Cherblaze]

I do the same. I look at them as treasures and works of art. I will sit with a cup of coffee and pick one to leaf through. I study the colors, the paper, the beautiful sewing. I think about the person that made it and how wonderful their style is. I think about my journals and how I can improve them. I would buy so many if I could afford them. Each one is a work of art by a special person that made it with love and creativity. I love them all. Thank you for sharing these beautiful journals and your beautiful work. Hugs.❤

[@JunkJournalJoy]

thank you so much for watching and commenting with your experience ☺️ hugs!!

[@user-sk2px6ox7m]

I’m Italian mother is full blooded grandparents are from Italy 🇮🇹..love junk journals love your channel was brought here from a good friend!you know who you are!❤

[@JunkJournalJoy]

awww that’s awesome ☺️!!

[@user-sk2px6ox7m]

@@JunkJournalJoy thanks for saying!..our Italian heritage and traditions are everything!!..and thank u for all u do!🌲🫶🏽🤣

[@mistymockingbird3511]

That third journal is amazing. Thank you for sharing.

[@JunkJournalJoy]

thank you, I’m glad that you liked this video ☺️ and ps: it really is!!

[@loriricci9383]

So happy to have found you! My family originally came from Abruzzi and your lovely manner of speaking and beautiful talent has drawn me in.

[@JunkJournalJoy]

hello Lori and welcome ✨! thanks!!

[@hazelanakadesign7071]

Francesca, thanks for that quick tour of several makers' gorgeous work. They are lovely...as are you! Hugs, Hazel

[@JunkJournalJoy]

you are so sweet!! thanks so much Hazel☺️🫶🤍🤍🤍

[@pambotter355]

What gorgeous journals. All the styles are different and so pretty. Nice additions to your gorgeous journals you make. TFS! ❤

[@JunkJournalJoy]

thank you so much Pam☺️❤️❤️

[@moragcampbell6427]

Thank you so much for sharing the junk journal books. Just on another level the one made by Tonya

[@JunkJournalJoy]

thanks for watching:) I love them all 😍

[@estherluka]

These journals are amazing, I LOVE how interactive Tanya’s journals are. Enjoy them ❤

[@JunkJournalJoy]

thank you so much for watching ☺️ and I love that too!!

[@bibistaufi2653]

The journals , that you show here are sooo nice !!!

[@JunkJournalJoy]

yesssss!!! right??!?!😍

[@maramakesjournals2319]

What an excellent video! I used to wonder WHY I would buy a handmade journal. Then I won a journal. And won another. They are precious to me. So I bought one from a favorite maker. They are all precious. I think it’s really good for a KZbinr to cross-pollinate the community like you have done. I wish more tubers would talk about the channels they watch and love. Thank you for showing us those precious journals.

[@JunkJournalJoy]

thank you Mara! this is a precious insight (? is this the right word? I hope so!!) I’ll manage to do more about other creators, if you and other would love to see! (for now, it seems so! ☺️🫶)

[@maramakesjournals2319]

@@JunkJournalJoy Yes, insight is the right word. There’s a little group of people I came across on YT. They supported others, they showed things they received more than they showed their own work. It was unusual and refreshing. I try to recommend good channels when I can, tho it’s something most people don’t do. There was a lady who featured a channel she liked once a week. It’s a kindness.

[@JunkJournalJoy]

@@maramakesjournals2319 uh yes, that’s super kindness I agree! taking note📝📝📝

[@annettedepete4314]

Francesca I enjoyed watching you share all of these beautiful journal they are works of heart as you also create works of art. TFS🌴💕 Ciao

[@JunkJournalJoy]

thank you Annette!! you are so sweet! I’m glad that you liked this video ☺️!!

[@jatzygirl3120]

I've just bought my first journal. I am looking forward to looking through it to admire all the work done by the creator. Thank you for sharing.

[@JunkJournalJoy]

that’s great, have fun with your journal!✨

[@paulafowler3597]

Yes, i buy journals from other people. I own 1 of Johnies journals. I love seeing & feeling the work they have in them. I have 5 from 1 9:56 they are all different. No one does the same thing even if they are journals. I had one i was using, had a quilt cover & I knocked over my glass of root beer. The journal was ruined with this spill. I kept it for a while trying to dry it out, but that didn't work. I was very sad about & I did have to throw it out..😢 Thank-you for sharing some of your purchases with us. They are all stunning.

[@JunkJournalJoy]

I’m sorry for the one gone !! 😢 …no words unfortunately it could happen 🤍!! thank you for your comment:) I agree with you, they are all different, impossible having 2 identical, how beautiful and poetic is this?!?!🤍☺️ thanks!!

[@Scrappinology]

I don't make junk journals or use them but I buy them too! I love to sit and look through them and admire all the creative ideas of it's creator. I kind of like to think of it as you would if you collected painting or sculptors ....it is just a different art. Thank you for sharing the beautiful ones you have obtained. gina

[@JunkJournalJoy]

I like this analogy!! yes, it’s like that :) thank you so much!!

[@violeta5492]

All so so beautiful, thank you for sharing ❤🌸🌹⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

[@JunkJournalJoy]

my pleasure ☺️ thanks fo watching!!

[@irmarosales885]

Wonderful journals. I too love Tonya Samuel's journals! THEY ARE SIMPLY GORGEOUS❤

[@JunkJournalJoy]

I agree with youuuuu😍!!

[@kathylupfernielsen265]

Love seeing your collection and now I feel justified in purchasing others work. I'm going to go look at them this afternoon. thanks

[@JunkJournalJoy]

anytime, I’m glad that you liked these flip throughs! ☺️❤️

[@debbiedoughty]

Thanks for sharing your collection with us! I also collect JJs from other artists. In fact, I have one of Mel's too. I use some and simply enjoy the art of others.

[@JunkJournalJoy]

ah wow!! we have the same taste ☺️! thanks for sharing your experience!!

[@maryannecummiskey8284]

Lovely way to start my morning! Gracious of you to share! All are beautiful! (Maryanne/Winfield, IL USA 7:52 a.m. Central time)❤

[@JunkJournalJoy]

awwww good morning!! I’m glad to take the morning coffee with you!! (or tea!) ☺️🤍 (let’s pretend, in Italy it’s 3 PM) ☺️

[@phyllisj73]

Lovely journals. Thank you for sharing them with us 😊

[@JunkJournalJoy]

anytime 😃

[@kimberlymc6243]

That first journal is everything I want my junk journals to be…. But mine are far messier than that. It makes my heart skip a beat.

[@JunkJournalJoy]

🌹

[@LILRHONDALEE]

Hi Francesca! I really enjoyed this video! I can totally relate to your feelings and experiences, of love and happiness, that you get from other fellow artist's creations. I have purchased so many others art too, and have thought about making a similar video. I agree that I truly delight in the style of others...those styles in which does not come easily to me, although I adore! Oh how I covet their creations! Thanks so much for sharing! Lil hugs from the shores of southern California! xo

[@JunkJournalJoy]

thank you so much! can’t wait to see your video, if you’ll make it! and yes, I can relate a lot with what you said☺️ hugs!

[@kindredkey]

thank you for sharing! Some new creatives to watch... As a journal maker myself I too would love to get my hands on some other creatives work. It's so refreshing to be able to connect with other creatives to give me new ideas and see other ways of doing things!

[@JunkJournalJoy]

thank you so much for sharing your experience ☺️ I agree with you:)

[@sallyhaultain4619]

Thank you for sharing your beautiful purchases with us. Very inspiring 😊

[@JunkJournalJoy]

thank you Sally☺️🫶

[@thelasonj]

really beautiful journal creations 😊 thanks for showing us this amazing work. 🩷

[@JunkJournalJoy]

thank you for watching!!

[@EarthGuardian]

I could feel your joy through the camera. 🥰 I love that journal makers support other journal makers. And you are so right - what one person has, another one does not. We all have our own style that is unique to us. No two journals will ever be the same. Thank you so much for sharing this video and your journals with us. These journals are simply amazing!

[@JunkJournalJoy]

thank you!! what a lovely comment and words☺️❤️🌹!!

[@user-gl3ip3lc8t]

Lovely journals - thank you for sharing.

[@JunkJournalJoy]

🌹

[@rikadehombreux4573]

Love, love, love, Thank you so much for sharing! 💖💖💖

[@JunkJournalJoy]

anytime 🌹☺️

[@bibistaufi2653]

Wow,.I also like journals from other creators !! I have bought 2 journals from the same creator, a small one and a bigger one...

[@JunkJournalJoy]

eh, when we like a particular creator it can become an addiction, right?!😂 thank you for sharing your experience!! 🤍

[@taylormadejournals9662]

so many wonderful journals, they are all treasures XXX

[@JunkJournalJoy]

thanks Lorna, I agree with you!☺️

[@maureengreeson]

I have a small but very nice collection of journals and just love going through them over and over. The artistic quality of the creators of these little works of art amazes me over and over.

[@JunkJournalJoy]

that’s great☺️!!

[@1lawn68]

I have many journals that I purchased from other creators. I'm obsessed with them all.

[@JunkJournalJoy]

🌹🌹🌹

[@debrastone3536]

I love your handwriting. Thank you for sharing these. 😊 I really love the last journal.

[@JunkJournalJoy]

thank you so much !!☺️❤️🫶

[@michellebrown7000]

I've purchased so many journals from other crafters. I love seeing their creativity, which sparks mine, but mostly I really enjoy journaling in beautiful works of art. Enjoy and Happy Crafting! Michelle/byBruton

[@JunkJournalJoy]

thank you for sharing your experience!! I absolutely agree with you Michelle!! happy crafting you too ☺️

[@kree8100]

I love other people's creations,I also love to look and feel them

[@JunkJournalJoy]

it’s a 3D experience, isn’t it??! thanks for sharing 🤍🤍🤍😄

[@kree8100]

I also love to see a story unfold and to see how they interpret it through their art

[@JunkJournalJoy]

@@kree8100 this is beautiful and poetic, I love your comment ☺️!!

[@kree8100]

@@JunkJournalJoy thank you

[@Juleeartz]

Francesca this was so a delight to watch. I believe it is every creators dream for their creations to make it to someone who will cherish them as you do ❤ The turning of the pages, the discovery of the artist’s vision, the joy and the details, It is magical. I love all of the treasures you have collected. So kind of you to share them ❤

[@JunkJournalJoy]

thank you I’m glad that you enjoyed the flip through with me ☺️! I agree with what you said :D

[@KarenG3108]

All of these journals are amazing and so enjoyable to look through. I totally “get it”. I, buy journals from other artists and love and enjoy them as is. Some I use and some I just keep to enjoy.

[@JunkJournalJoy]

I totally can relate with you! thanks for your thoughts!!☺️

[@sabinev3031]

Hi, these are very very beautiful journals! You must be a proud owner and enjoy them in your possession. I'm the same, bought several beautiful journals from creators and I buy them with every intention of using them until they arrive at my place, then I'm like, auw.. wow, I can't use them, that would be ... almost like destroying the beauty and effort that was put in creating them.. I don't think I can make them prettier than they already are.. although they are mine now and I can do whatever I want with them but... mmmh, 😁😊🥰... so then I'm like.. I'll just keep them safe to enjoy their beauty and having them in my possession and flipping through them from time to time for inspiration and joy and fun and.. you know what I mean 😂 I do use one or two to write in and doodle and paint and create lovely pages but they started as a blank canvas with a lovely and beautiful cover, I can make them mine on the inside of the journal, there is a difference 🤣 Enjoyed your video very much, will be flipping through mine very soon again, thank you for sharing! X

[@JunkJournalJoy]

I’m glad I’m not alone in this 😂 thank you for sharing your experience!! hugs!

[@DeniseS-6867]

Thanks for sharing these beautiful journals🩵

[@JunkJournalJoy]

thank you Denise☺️

[@oldbookcrafts]

Hello Francesca! I havn't been here for ages. Thank you so much for mentioning me in your video. It was a big surprise! Frankly speaking, my Etsy shop and instagramm account were banned because of politics. Nevertheless, I'm very happy you remember about me. ☺😘

[@JunkJournalJoy]

I’m glad to hear news from you! ❤️ I’m happy that you are fine and you know I love your art! I hope that things will get better for everyone

[@JournalsByLeigh]

❤ Such stunning journals!!!

[@JunkJournalJoy]

indeed 😍🙌🏻

[@debzehr3244]

Thank you for sharing these beautiful journals. I waited long time to purchase other creators journals. The ones I have I absolutely love. I look through them often and see something I missed or had forgotten. I haven’t written in any. As you, I reverence them. 💖💖💖

[@JunkJournalJoy]

uhhhh I can relate I lot with what you are saying ☺️ thank you for sharing your experience Deb!!

[@jayneterry8701]

This was so exciting, to see others work that you enjoy! Since i love yours so much. Thank you for sharing your treasures with us. Im glad to see you writing in one too.🩷 The sleeves of your top are so pretty. 🩷

[@JunkJournalJoy]

oh thank you so much!! I’m so glad that you like this video and my treasure!☺️ and thank you for your kindness about my work 😊🙏🏻! and thank you for the comment about my sleeves!! 🤍

[@thesanders9085]

Beautiful journals! 😍 I have only purchased one journal so far, from Lisbet in Sweden (I’m in Canada) & I absolutely love it! I flip through it often & every time it is a new experience! I love the interactive elements & those paper sounds 🥰, you are most certainly not alone there! 😆

[@JunkJournalJoy]

yeeeeees, the paper sound😮‍💨☝🏻😍thanks for sharing!!

[@bj6656]

Wonderful

[@JunkJournalJoy]

❤️❤️❤️

[@GigiHanna]

Beautiful journals❤ Enjoy

[@JunkJournalJoy]

thanks☺️

[@hannelieswart9828]

Beautiful journals.

[@JunkJournalJoy]

❤️

[@lindagunter7811]

Wow thanks for sharing❤❤❤

[@JunkJournalJoy]

anytime ☺️

[@PaperTerrace]

I loved this video!!

[@JunkJournalJoy]

I love your junk journal 😍!! I’m glad that you liked this video 🤍🫶☺️!!

[@lindabenny4454]

I make my own journals but I love to buy other creators journals. So many beautiful journals, so little time!

[@JunkJournalJoy]

ohhhh yes!! ☺️❤️

[@sarabellomi4639]

Grazie! Sono tutti molto belli!

[@JunkJournalJoy]

grazie☺️

[@bettybutler1686]

My soul singing ❤

[@JunkJournalJoy]

🌹☺️

[@brandiperelli4090]

Francesca, you are 100% precious!!!!!💕

[@JunkJournalJoy]

you are so kind Brandi 😃🤍!!

[@brandiperelli4090]

😘@@JunkJournalJoy

[@oltreloscrapdimari]

Sei troppo brava 😊

[@JunkJournalJoy]

grazie mille🥰🫶🫶🫶

[@kw5751]

👍

[@JunkJournalJoy]

✨

[@L9G896]

I fully understand you 😂❤😂❤😂❤😂❤😂❤😂❤😂❤😂

[@JunkJournalJoy]

☺️🙏🏻❤️!!

[@saxenart]

Do you sell journals as well?

[@JunkJournalJoy]

sometimes:)