Let's turn a card idea into a junk journal! Wait! Is that even possible?!? Step by step process

Let's turn a card idea into a Junk Journal! Wait a moment, is that even possible?
I claim, yes! It is!
I mean, we are Junk Journalers, why wouldn't it work?
But... what should we consider? Which components of a card can we directly use for a Junk Journal and which ones not? And most importantly, if I borrowed an idea, how can I turn it into my very own artwork?
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[@hazeljanehopkins5652]

It’s so beautiful that your question must be answered ‘yes’! You can make a beautiful journal from a card idea and a huge chunk of Luise Heinzl’s skills and talents. This was amazing to watch and well worth it!

[@tracytanasiychuk8253]

Your cards are so beautiful and I was so proud of you as Tim was looking at them during the live show. He is lucky to have you on his team. I started as a card maker and I enjoy making cards as well as junk journals. Your talent always amazes me. Blessings from Canada 🇨🇦

[@nathalieheath5693]

Yes me too!! Tim was really excited about how she used the rosette!!

[@el8edgirl]

Ahhh, thanks for bringing the “Tim” Commandments to the masses!!😉 “Don’t freak your freak!” Second only to the first commandment, “You do you.” Another lovely collection,Luise! Buying this amazing collection today. ❤

[@tharp2499]

The "Tim Commandments"...Bahahaha!! Love it!😉

[@annaallen1034]

You are doing such a great job explaining this in English. There is absolutely no way I could do that in another language!!! You’re brilliant! 💕

[@luannianke8110]

Success...YES! love this digital, square journal and the comedy, laughed out loud over the bird poo and farts.

[@tracywestby2231]

I have used cards as decorations and pockets inside of a journal, but for some reason I have never thought to use one as a journal cover. Great idea! You are always such an inspiration to me.

[@sandypeppers6861]

Lol! Oh my word! “It will always be bird poo.” You make me laugh all the time!

[@user-xz4tp2yt9v]

Luise, Luise, das ist ja wieder mal Mega hoch drei, perfekt. Genuss pur!!!!!!!, Vielen Dank, ich habe auch endlich angefangen mit JUnk Journal, es ist ein phantastisches Gefühl, das tut der Seele so gut, etwas mit den Händen zu kreieren, seitdem kann ich wieder gut schlafen, vielen, vielen Dank

[@tharp2499]

Am I "a journal maker who makes cards"?... Or, am I "a card maker who makes journals"?? Because all of my journal covers are over-embellished...just like my cards!😂 I L💖VE IT, Luise!! It's perfectly beautiful. I love all of the signatures too! Gorgeously 'understated' digi kit. Truly calming & beautiful. Tyfs.💗💗💗

[@hedgerowjournals]

Success? Tim was very impressed and I can't agree more with him! Turning a card idea into a journal...holy crap...this is fabulous and I can't wait to start making something similar. This could very well be the first project to dive into in 2024!

[@leahwebb9622]

The end of the book is fantastic

[@pergadootje]

I have no words for this Beautiful Junk Journal, You did it again, WOWOW. And the paper and the Fabric, amazing. Thanks for this great video.

[@joycedugas4550]

😂 Luise, you have 'Done It!' Again. Nicely done. It looks like a Box. A Card. And a Chunky Journal. I hope you have a flipthrough for us when you finish decorating it.

[@nickimcpheehals572]

You make me laugh out loud every time you say "Holy Crap!" Now it's my favorite exclamation! lol! I love this journal! I will have to try all these ideas on a journal of my own! Fraying up the edge of the pages and putting water on them just tickles my fancy. Will give it a try! Thanks for sharing!

[@user-ci8li7rn4r]

I absolutely love using the card design to make a journal! You're so funny...I'm glad you covered up the poo...ha I must say I would have trouble having enough patience in folding that rosette. The way you did the edges look so naturally aged. I agree the wider width of the spine looks good with the square size of the cover. It just fits well together! The understanding you have with the oxides etc. and how things mix together just right is amazing. The red on the rosette pulls the eye top the red that is peaking out on the book cover. I love your big blob of thread and buttons. I saw some other really grungy larger buttons in the video there on the right side. Looks like they have some grungy paper or something on the backs. I love those!! You didn't beat the page edges with your hammer thing...ha I remember watching that video the first time. It' does work good though. I have roughed up edges with scissors before but not used the water. I can't wait to try that. You always teach us so many creating tips!! Thank you.

[@jeannetimme7337]

Just gorgeous!!! You are truly an artist - especially when you combine all the colors of distress oxides!

[@thecrafteaneighbor5177]

Just gorgeous, Luise! Grungy chic meets nature! I love it! I bet Tim is really happy you are a part of his team! So talented you are and well deserved! Sue 😊❤

[@user-kk3ew8bo4n]

I love the colour combination and the nature/grungy effect, and yet it is so neat and cohesive. Thank you for sharing this.

[@marytaylor3675]

Totally successful, Louise! I must say the part where the flower's middle suddenly became bird poop made me laugh out loud....

[@joaniesjournals5329]

Luise, I have determined this to be an absolutely wonderful kit…I just love, love, love the square pages…Hugs❤

[@donnanowland3163]

You are full of awesomeness, Luisa. Glorious journal and therefore video.. I couldn’t stop watching the card that birthed a journal. I learned so much about different media and techniques. 👏👏👏😎

[@elizabethkeeling-carreau1873]

I love this series of cards with rosettes, birds, buttons and your gorgeous grunge style. To see you create another one and turn it into the perfect journal is mind altering. I wish I could print many of your papers but with no printer, I shall just have to create something while trying to emulate your style of creative grungy genius. 🤗🇨🇦🤗

[@lightbulbnirvana]

Luise! I love how this journal turned out. Definitely successful. I love the papers you chose for the signatures. I love the sound of you turning the pages too! The cover is delightful and truly beautiful. It's very cohesive with the entire binding. Love it! ❤

[@bridgetjones8339]

Soo cool. Soo junky and delicious. I want to touch it! lol Luise, you’re so much fun as usual. Your ideas are so awesome ❤

[@shinybreesilver3264]

OMG I can’t stop laughing about the bird 💩 😂😂😂

[@heidiandres1701]

The card turned into a journal was perfectly successful!! Yes, I want to try it.

[@msbecky]

is great idea and turned out precious, unless you see the card before the journal you wouldn't it was the inspiration

[@dawnweeber6400]

You are amazing. I always learn something from you. The card Journal was amazing. The word you were stuggling to find when talking about the rosette was Valleys, it is hills and valleys. Thank you again for all you do.

[@lindabardes9974]

You never cease to amaze me. Brilliant! Experiment is a winner!❤😂😊

[@cheryl7476]

I thoroughly enjoyed watching this card idea turned into a journal cover. I have taken card ideas and used them for journal covers, and I’ve taken journal cover ideas and turned them into cards. I make more cards for friends than I make journals. Either way, I have plenty of ideas, no matter what I am making. As always, thanks again for taking us through your process.

[@rosemareemclure3227]

This is a definite YES! Your card inspiration has made a wonderful journal and will be a great project to try. I love how you think out of the box and create new or unusual things. The only thing that would have made it more card like would be for your cover card to actually open as card seperate from the journal cover where it would then be hidden writing spot. Thanks for sharing.

[@kandrews6356]

Fabulous journal, Luise. I like everything about it and especially the colors you worked with, and I always enjoy listening to you discuss and contemplate how each piece comes together. Thank you for sharing.

[@Arinych]

Dear Luise! Thank you very much for the tutorial! The journal is very cool and your new printables are magnificent!!!

[@TheresaPetermann]

all the details. love it. and your new papers. thanks as always for sharing and all the inspiration.

[@jenniferknowles7219]

Wow! It’s beautiful. When you got done with that rosette it looked like aged metal. You have taught me so much and your English is good. Thanks for sharing. You are a very good instructor! 😊❤

[@brandibelarts]

So cute that you used your husband for this prompt. ☺️❤️

[@aprilwood1244]

Luise, this is fantastic! I love this digital kit, and very much appreciate that you have added some background pages to the set! Thank you! 😍 Can’t wait to use it! I really like your idea for adapting a card front for the front of this journal. . .And the hidden spine is a perfect addition!

[@cindycreateforlife]

Absolutely gorgeous Luise! You can do anything, the question is , can mere mortals do it?😅 You take everything to the next level and inspire us to stretch ! Every detail is so perfect!💕🇨🇦

[@luiseheinzl]

If I can do that, you can do it as well!

[@cindycreateforlife]

@@luiseheinzl I wish!💕

[@barbarahay6611]

Those cards and the box are the most amazing art! So beautiful and unique. I can't wait for Tim to display your makes because they always stand out from the rest!

[@londaedwardsrau3245]

It's always a good day when you get a German lesson from a Luise video! 😂😂😂

[@debzehr3244]

The cover of course is lovely But I LOVE the effect you taught on the page edges. 💖💖💖

[@CreatingHappiness14]

i enjoyed all your videos! And for you to do it in English & German is amazing. Your talent has no bounds. Thank you for sharing your knowledge.

[@joycemccullough7856]

Love how this cover turned out. Such an inspiration. And color palette just gorgeous! Thanks so much for sharing your process. I always learn from you. ❤

[@Ms.W529]

You are a brilliant, magical, wonderful woman! That is fabulous.

[@bobbiwest6625]

❤it looks great. I love it. Wonderful idea for special thoughts, days, occassions. Take care, be safe.

[@scenicvalleycraftsbytami]

"Dry like a fart" just cracked me up! In the Midwest of the US (or at least where I lived) "Dry as a popcorn fart," was a saying. LOL!

[@luiseheinzl]

Hahaha! Love that!

[@lindamccormick2512]

Your experiment was from infinity to beyond successful and I love your new kit, which will be mine soon. I'm very new at this (I've been making cards forever) and so far I've only done folios, which I've enjoyed immensely. I want to do one for my sister-in-law and then I'll dive into a journal, although I don't actually journal - minor detail. It's all about the process for me and I know I'll have fun. Your videos are fabulous and in addition to the inspiration, you always make me laugh. Take care.

[@rachelpatten8889]

Wonderful! I like the square shape of this beautiful journal.

[@pamjohnson3784]

Oh my, speechless. When that 'red' color showed up in your rosette as the book cover, how in the world you can see and create colors and think all of that thru,Holy Crap. AMAZING. ❤❤❤❤

[@karinjensen4591]

I am just blown away by your work!!! This card idea/book is amazing. So many wonderful techniques and ideas ❤. Thank you so much. 🙏🏻

[@lmplpinto5933]

Luise, I love the card and the journal, they are beautiful. Your work and creativity is truely inspiring. Awesome ❤️

[@DonnasJunkIntheTrunk]

I think this project is fabulous!!! You have given me the itch to play. Thank you, thank you, thank you!!!!

[@kris-kraft]

So wonderful... a fabulous idea to take a card idea as inspiration. You are so fabulous to watch... I learn something new every time I watch one of your videos.

[@jeanadamsick9854]

SOOOOOO COOL, LUISE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I'AM A CARD MAKER, SO LOVE TO IMPRAVISE. Do take care. Fl., USA

[@karenmack254]

Absolutely beautiful! I learned so much from this tutorial! I don’t know how many times I have said this but you are a Junk Journal Genius! 🤩💖

[@jamakrueger7460]

Love, love, love your artistic expertise as well as your willingness to teach us. I learn so much from you❤️

[@sandrarisner1087]

Oh Luise, I saw these in Tim Holtz's Vault 1 release video but didn't connect that you were the same Luise maker! I loved these cards and how you partially used the rosettes. Brilliant!

[@marymccarthy2344]

This journal turned out soooooo beautiful! I’m learning so much from your videos. I need to find the ones you mentioned about constructing the spine…that’s where making these journals really trips me up! Thank you for being such a great teacher. 😊😊

[@tannisbrowning5314]

This is absolutely stunning ! Loved watching each minute of your tutorial Luise.

[@charmainewagner-bell2764]

Very successful, there’s a great deal of crossover. I had an idea….your digital colors often are quite close to the distress colors…I think it would be cool if your kits included the recommended swatches, like fabric does along the edge. Just an idea. Thanks Luise ❤❤❤

[@norrishmj]

Everything you do amazes me. Your creativity is incredible. Love this. 😊

[@joank8370]

Omgoodness I had to buy the kit immediately! Gorgeous! I love crows and this type of journal is perfect for me!

[@luiseheinzl]

Thank you so much for your sweet words and your support!

[@anitajansen5610]

This is a great project. I will try this my self. Sometimes I see something on KZbin and wil try it but I do it on my way. It doesn't work for my to make it the same. I work the best to things my way. The idea is coming to my head and then I write it down. I like the papers👍🧡

[@anitaart]

These printables are beautiful.

[@Charlathejournalingjunky]

Absolutely amazing I love it the colours the dies everything perfectly done, I was here crafting along with you, now it’s time for coffee and cake x❤❤

[@pattismith6047]

I started out making cards 30 years ago now I'm going to be putting them on my jj's ❤

[@Roselane222]

Love these digital papers and the cover turned out amazing thank you for sharing your process , just lovely.😊

[@crafti.louisecreates6824]

I love it! Love the buttons, but, yes, I may try something like that!

[@blackcoffeeandwildflowers]

So beautiful, as always! I always learn so much from your videos. Thank you for the constant inspiration! Hugs 🤗❤️

[@doreethorpe4800]

I think this is magnificently successful! I love everything about this journal. ❤ ❤❤

[@gw4062]

Its mind blowing what you do. Your knowledge, tips and tricks. Thank you so much for sharing ❤

[@KateriBurnett]

Luise I love this journal so much. Well it looks like a card yes but it’s a fantastic journal I love the size. Love it love it. Enjoyed this video so so much.

[@terrisyoutube1726]

Sooo Soo incredible I just love how you've repurposed this book piece.

[@annespaperspot2747]

This card into a journal is gorgeous! I love your detailed explanation of how you made it. You have inspired me to try one that is similar in style with the materials I have.

[@jodikelsey1868]

This card/journal is so amazing! I can’t wait to try and make one! Thank you for all your tips of the trade to encourage me to push myself further artistically…🥰

[@Red-qn1nb]

I think it turned out great, and yes, I would try this. I really liked what you did to the page edges.

[@Savannahleecrafts]

I completely love this journal, beautiful.

[@martharoy5524]

Amazing as usual. You never fail to amaze me and make me laugh! You make my day.

[@deeleaman1839]

Definitely it is successful! The finished journal is perfectly you! I would ❤ to try making one.

[@sherrydennis2419]

I love your digital pages and love, love this journal!

[@franedwards5393]

You have inspired me to continue making junk journals..I was going to think of not doing any more, because there is a 'sameness' appearing in junk journals..so many people making them but there is such similarity about them all, including mine. Not so with yours..there is a 'magic' that happens when you create..and it is that which I have been missing..I will buy your kit and follow this tutorial in my own way and hope your enthusiasm gets me back into a creative mood.

[@maryzinter2048]

Luise...you are a magician with color!!! I wish I knew the Distress colors as well as you do...I'm working on it tho. I learn something every time I watch your videos...the new digitals are great too!

[@luiseheinzl]

Thank you so much! Take your time and practice, practice, practice... It's so much fun!

[@trinapatterson8872]

Love that journal you nailed it…. You Louise can make anything into a journal. I like the small square it more artsy. I’d try to make something like it. As for inspiration you are a great source of that Thank You!!!

[@cindyhenry1410]

Simply incredible!! I love everything about this project! The colors are perfect! I kept expecting you to use speckled egg for some reason. What was so interesting to me is your absolute command of Distress products and their wicking properties and your knowledge of the final color you get. Amazing!! (And I always have noticed that about you and always said to myself....dang! She should be a maker for Tim which happened and my heart filled with glee!!) That paper glue tape you used to connect the spine & covers is awesome....I got several rolls of that from my dad...he was a painter and used it to attach the paper backing to his paintings. I was not sure what I would use it for.....now I know!! Awesome way to make a spine!! What glue did you use to attach the final fabric? (Gorgeous that fabric....would love to see the eco-dye process....that is MY jam....as Tim would say!). Thank you so much for always being willing and open to sharing your process....it blows me away!! ❤️🦋💜

[@luiseheinzl]

Thank you so much for your wonderful words!!!! Everything was glued with bookbinder's glue, for the fabric, it was mixed with a bit of water

[@FayeDarling65]

Louise you are so talented and love your videos thank you so much. Your English language is superb x

[@carolgrentzel1430]

Beautiful and wonderful! Total success. Your English is superb, also. 😊

[@DennetteThielen]

I too had never worked with rosettes. Can’t unsee the black spot that looks like poo 😂 I would be the same way.

[@ingerbrundin_scrapmoster]

YES IT’S GORGEOUS!!!!!! I would definetly do this ❤❤❤

[@susanhudson3299]

This is a beautiful journal. You have so much knowledge! I always learn from you even though I have been doing this for awhile. However I do not buy printables. Ever. Yours are beautiful but it’s not how I like to do things. Even so I enjoy watching what you do with your printables and would love to see you make more journals. Congratulations on your successes in your art.

[@samanthastonesss]

So beautiful! You are great and magical.

[@elisekt1860]

Love the flower digitals

[@kimberlywalker280]

ABSOLUTELY BEAUTIFUL. 🙂

[@karengp8263]

Absolutely stunning and a wonderful idea to use the card! I may try that myself. ❤🎉

[@vikkigrenier2978]

So beautiful... just love it .. ❤❤ simple ..but makes you want to start journaling!..😊

[@nancybrown3334]

Absolutely love how this journal turned out. Your meticulous steps in creating this gem are so evident. You are a true inspiration. 😊😊😊

[@marjanhelder7988]

Beautiful as always!!!.. You are so talented. Thx for sharing your talent with us. Greetings from the Netherlands 🌷

[@adelerobbetze]

wow turned out so awesome, using a card to make a journal was a great idea! and i cant wait to try it myself

[@deannak1659]

Your journal turned out gorgeous! I love it!!

[@lwestrick]

LOVE ITHIS SO VERY MUCH!! As always. I can’t wait to try it. Thank you!!!

[@microdot153]

Love love love your process. Gives me inspiration to look at my supplies in different manner. I don't do lacey lace journals, and my journals have lots of space for actual journalling. Different themes based on who will get the journal from children to teenagers to adults. I make and donate to children centers, hospitals, Christmas program giveaways, and area not for profits to raffle off. Gather free books and magazines from library and thrift stores, and recycle anything i can from products around the home. I get tons of ideas from online creators and then make them my own style. Your creativity is over the top and your knowledge of different styles is truly amazing to me. Thank you for sharing your ideas.