Let's Make A Cracker Box Junk Journal - Cardboard Box Video Journal Series - Great for Beginners!

#junkjournal #handmadebook #papercraft
In this video we will be transforming a standard cracker box into a Junk Journal in no time flat. I'm creating a Sample Book but this type of journal is limitless. This journal will feature my favorite no sew binding. I will split the video in two so you can go straight to the binding if that is what interests you the most, I will also time stamp for your watching convenience.
0:00 Welcome & Chat on Digital Kit Papers I'm using/ Printing Digitals
7:00 What is a sample book? What we are making today
9:26 Making the cover
25:28 Let's work on the signatures
29:02 Working on the Spine
36:00 Putting hardware on the cover - metal corners/ bookplate with faux screws
Videos and/or products mentioned in this video:
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In this video I am working with papers from ‪@49dragonflies‬
49 Dragonflies'Video on this kit
• Plan with me November ...
You can find the kit ( On My Desk Backgrounds) here:
www.49dragonflies.shop/produc...
49 Dragonflies Shop is here:
www.49dragonflies.shop
Follow 49 Dragonflies on KZbin AND IG you won't be sorry! Barbara is a wonderfully talented and generous Artist!!!
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More info. on a Sample Book and ‪@TracieFoxCreative‬ video which better explains the concept and her Initial kick of of 2022 with several talented artists!
• Initial Kick Off 2022 ...
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To see all my favorite tools and prior recommendations you can view this link:
www.amazon.com/shop/michelleraelandry
*Please note I have an associates program so if you purchase through these links I get a tiny commission at no extra cost to you.
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More about me:
I'm a paper crafter, polymer clay artist, journal maker, vintage reseller, part-time art teacher. I'm a lot, but I'm passionate, creative, a nature freak and I'm thankful you popped over to take a peek!
Polymer Clay
IG: CreativeCottageStudioNH
Journal & Paper:
IG: tape_n_twine
Esty Shop: TapeNTwineDigitals
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[@aprilking2175]

Oh Michelle! I’m watching your video and making my first journal ever. I’m obsessed! 😂 Thank you for time and teaching us such cool stuff. ♥️

[@MichelleRaeLandry]

Thank you so much April!!! I hope you have fun making your first journal! I have a new video in this series coming out today and I hope you will like it.

[@lizzyanthus1]

A sample book is such a great idea, especially for me who watches videos, then makes what I see, and then..set it aside, never to be found again! Having a specific journal for all those 'samples' close by, will save me! Thank you so much for the video, and the great idea!

[@MichelleRaeLandry]

EXACTLY!!!!! Sometimes when I'm working in a Junk Journal it's easy to forget all the great ideas that I've tried from other creators. I can flip through a sample book and be reminded of all my options. Thanks for watching!

[@patcheusepatch1804]

hooo génial, je vais essayer de le faire merci beaucoup belle journée virginie

[@Milliahtaylor-ir3kj]

MI a mod

[@MichelleRaeLandry]

Merci Beacoup! 🥰

[@sueduprat2754]

Endbands, Michelle. And, now you know…😎

[@MichelleRaeLandry]

AHHHHHHHH I knew you would know and tell me the real name...not my made up name(s) that I spit out while rambling. Thank you!

[@lavabugz]

Thank you!!!!!! :3

[@MichelleRaeLandry]

Thank you for watching. I appreciate you!

[@martinaakerman2192]

So is it ok to use printouts onto regular copy paper for the cover as well as for the inside signatures! Won't they fade over time?

[@MichelleRaeLandry]

If this was a keepsake journal... maybe a printout wouldn't be the best choice because as you said it could fade, but since this is just for organizing and projects I wasn't worried about it too much. I keep these journals in a bright spot and they haven't faded yet, but it is something to consider for sure. Thanks for your comment, I think it is could be helpful to other creators.

[@shawnas464]

Pretty! I hate fabrifix on my fingers😅

[@MichelleRaeLandry]

I'm with you... and I'm a hot mess most of the time, so I have to have wipes near by for my sticky fingers. Thanks for watching!

[@debrahowell1431]

I am glad you kinda messed up because you show us what to do if this happens to us

[@MichelleRaeLandry]

Oh believe me I mess up plenty... I'm not a precise crafter, or a neat one, but at this point I have enough confidence to stumble my way out of many mistakes and bumbles and I think it's important to show that we all can find creative solutions to things and we are all human! Thanks for the watch.

[@primrosealegre9260]

What size are the prints that you’re using? Thank you

[@MichelleRaeLandry]

Hi Primrose. If I am understanding your question….you are asking the size of the digital paper? If I got that correct it is 8.5 x11 standard copy paper size. You could also trim down scrapbook paper. Hope that helps.

[@primrosealegre9260]

@@MichelleRaeLandry You got it right. Thank you. On camera they look so big. I’m trying to make a journal but it’s a bit of a challenge. I’ll finish it though. It’s quite small but I’m liking it even though some of the papers will never be the same size 😂

[@joseypothier430]

Where is the part 2 you’re mentionning in the end of this video, I can't find it?

[@MichelleRaeLandry]

Hi Josey. I’ll link the playlist it’s in. You want to watch the “no sew binding” one with the same journal in the thumbnail. Some folks have struggled with the lighting so if you have issues watch the swatch book video that’s also in the playlist I go over the same binding method there too. kzbin.info/aero/PL2NWsMzgTmMWH0_ur7hfVEXXo3oIk8gwm&si=pinJ_YzxBjvTdQjq Thanks for watching.

[@joseypothier430]

Thank you, that was what I was looking for ! I loved the video, Thank you very much ! ❤️🥰

[@phlash12]

Seriously? All that time and I have to watch another video for the no sew? HUGE deception.

[@MichelleRaeLandry]

Interesting Comment, I'd love to hear how making a FREE video for beginners is a HUGE deception for YOU. Clearly you have a better grasp on content creation so I look forward to watching your videos and learning something. Cheers!