Making a True Junk Journal with Books & Magazine Pages

Hi lovely people - just thought I would come along and share my truly junky journal. The pages have been formed using painted over magazine pages, and then I have combined Readers Digest images with some other vintage images from books to form the basis of my journal. I hope you like it, thanks for watching, and I would love it if you could subscribe to my channel and give this video a thumbs up. Thank you, Tinax
oh forgot to say, the blue background papers that I have used are now available in my Etsy, they are called Dawn Mist if you wanted to check them out. X
My Etsy:
www.etsy.com/uk/shop/shabbydabbydoodah

[@juliepower123]

Loving the paper ruffles and lace/book page corner. Lots of inspiration today. Do not be ashamed of your desk. Whenever I clear a space to work in the cat plonks himself down right there. I often end up crafting on my lap because there is no room on my desk. xx .

[@shabbydabbydoodah]

Oh, I am so pleased I’m not the only one who has such a messy desk! Yes, on occasion I have worked on the floor, because my desk is sooooooo messy! X

[@debbymartens3453]

Thank you Tina for this very enjoyable video. I just love the vintage images you did use in this truly junky journal. They are very nostalgic. With naming the pale grey- blue background papers Dawn Mist you hit the nail on his head. Beautiful kit. I don't think people will be horrified looking at your desk. They will be curious like me. So, please, grant us a look at your desk. And bear in mind that nobody can be creative at a tidy desk. A tidy desk refrains one's creativity.

[@shabbydabbydoodah]

Thank you Debby, I enjoyed working on this journaling. My desk.........I might give you all a peak soon, but I would have to issue a warning ⚠️ as to SHOCKING CONTENT, WHICH SOME PEOPLE MIGHT FIND DISTURBING! Lol. Seriously, I might, but I have to say I haven’t ever seen anyone show their craft space because it’s such a tip, it’s normally because it’s just been cleared......... but yes, I definitely find it helps inspire me having stuff everywhere x

[@nathaliecleeter9538]

Love the reader's digest illustrations. They're fabulous. The journal looks really different.

[@shabbydabbydoodah]

Thank you Nathalie, they are gorgeous colours aren’t they? X

[@bettylongshore9594]

Now this is my kind of "junk" journal!!!!!! I absolutely LOVE this!!!!!

[@carolkay7853]

Love your channel! And adore the true junk journals! Your digitals are so awesome and amazing as well!! I've bought several! Thanks Tina! You're super talented! All the best to you! 😘

[@shabbydabbydoodah]

Oh thank you so much, that is really kind of you x

[@jeanneblondewomanstamping9788]

Ooooh, very junkie! Love it! So fun. TFS. 🤗

[@michelledekker7654]

Similar to Lori, Girl on the Ridge. She cuts nothing and tears everything! Nice! Thank you for sharing Tina!

[@shabbydabbydoodah]

Thank you Michelle. Oh I love Laurie’s work, she is super talented x

[@michelledekker7654]

@@shabbydabbydoodah as are YOU!!

[@sherryvanderpool4024]

Loved watching you build your journal nice pages

[@craftycat7212]

Fabulous Tina, I love it. The images are wonderful that you have found.TFS, Amy💕😺

[@shabbydabbydoodah]

Thanks Amy x

[@Jenibow]

You do so well outside your comfort zone. It's funny how the little things can make you so happy -- I loved the spotty black button too!

[@shabbydabbydoodah]

Thank you Jenn, oh yes isn’t that button just gorgeous x

[@brandythompson6544]

Marvelous- love that you are doing an eclectic mix up of all kinds of papers- and back to basic and true junk journals- which are my favorites to play with!!

[@shabbydabbydoodah]

Thank you so much Brandy x

[@lililijo]

Loving the readers digest images and I am enjoying watching you craft.

[@carolyoung3793]

I have difficulty making a journal flow and here you are making it look easy tfs , lovely pages xx

[@lindaallen7605]

Loved it xx very encouraging and inspiring x

[@heartmindandspirit]

I love how the paper turns out when you paint them!I painted some book pages and I absolutely love how they feel!Very soft and flexible feeling!

[@shabbydabbydoodah]

Oh Tala, I am so glad that you said that, as I am always saying that about the painted magazine pages, but I hadn’t ever heard anyone else say it, so I wasn’t sure if I was in the minority! Yes, they feel amazing don’t they? X

[@heartmindandspirit]

Shabbydabbydoodah yes they absolutely do!I love them!Tbey Def are an overlooked way of doing papers!

[@maryhodges8186]

Love this!! I am doing this today! Just looked for pictures to use without having a particular journal! TFS

[@artzology]

These pages turned out so lovely! TFS!

[@SharonHoerth]

I absolutely adore the eclectic feel of this journal!

[@sherryhearington9027]

Another great video...

[@ellenschwarz4945]

So amazing 😍 👍 and sooo relaxing to look your Videos ❤❤ thanks so much 🌹 🌹

[@joanscribner9855]

I’m so happy to see this video. I recently started making junk journals and that are very eclectic., like my home. Nothing matches but it all seems to go together in a strange way. I was feeling like I was doing it incorrectly because there is no theme. You made my day! Thank you.

[@susiescraftroomandstudio]

Hey Tina, I need to go to crafters rehab....lol and trash rehab....double lol. I have way too much stuff everywhere. Oh wait, we can NEVER have too much stuff can we? I love you and your videos. Thank you for sharing with the world.

[@shabbydabbydoodah]

Yes, I know exactly what you mean! A fellow hoarder! Lol, thank you for your kindness, I am thrilled that you enjoy my videos x

[@susiescraftroomandstudio]

This is amazing. I love the Dawn Mist so I had to pause the video to go to your etsy shop to order them. You are amazing!

[@eileenpopiel1326]

Love a junk journal!

[@patriciabrightwell196]

Boy, I am having huge envy over those Readers Digest book images -- I have several RDs for the lovely aged papers, but none have beautiful images like that -- I'm going to have to start looking for some -- I love this project !!!

[@shabbydabbydoodah]

They are gorgeous images aren't they? x

[@LilCraftyNook]

A great way to use up scraps too!! Lovely!! (About your eyes: please don’t put more strain on them. If you notice anything different , please get it checked.❤️) TFS!!

[@shabbydabbydoodah]

Yes, great way to use up scraps. I hope my eyesight is better than I think, but who knows......it was fine at my last test which wasn’t too long ago x

[@shirleyshipman-johnson4592]

I’ve never seen a junk journal out together. Wow really an interesting idea. I just love it. I just love the way you just tare the paper to fit. Thanks for sharing the video.

[@cynthiabuck8995]

Wonderful idea to put the old Readers Digest images together in a journal - never knew they would look so cool together - Hugs.

[@susiescraftroomandstudio]

Tina, most of us have horrifying desks! Don’t worry about it!

[@gretchenkleer9252]

Ah yes, a true junk journal! Well done! Tyfs ;-) Hugs...

[@MonicaGarciadivinelight]

I love this! Isn’t it so interesting and fun to move out of our comfort zone? Fabulous video, thank you!

[@iamwhatiam4075]

It is lovely so far! :) tyfs!!

[@2ndchancecreationsbychrist12]

Love the idea of painting the magazine pages instead of using Gesso, and doesn't seem to bubble up......have to try this as I get a lot of junk mail magazines.....tfs this GREAT idea Tina 👌

[@candlekaren9]

Interesting to watch your thoughts unfold on the pages! Thanks for sharing.

[@ericaj.m.1780]

I'm new to crafting. Such an exciting hobby. I'm loving it. I'm a bit rubbish, but I'll keep trying.

[@shabbydabbydoodah]

Still learning myself, but it’s all about having a nice time x

[@lauravasquez169]

I am loving a sneak peak of this kit. I am still getting caught up on my list of things to do after my vacation. I am sen ing another Tim Holtz tiny attacher to another friend and extra staples. I already bought you another box and I will be sending you a small (ha ha) happy mail. You are on my list of projects and it will be about a week. :)

[@shabbydabbydoodah]

Oh thank you so much Laura, you are way too generous 🥰 x

[@dawnbish9822]

Loved this video. I’m always looking for vids on how people create their pages. A lot of videos deal with making the journal but not necessarily how to use it. Thanks for sharing and I wouldn’t mind mom videos like this. Thank you?

[@shabbydabbydoodah]

Thank you Dawn, so pleased you enjoyed it, I will make a note for a few more like this, there is another video for this journal 😊 in the meantime x

[@carolinemckeeman6777]

Very enjoyable video, time always well spent appreciating someone else’s process and work☺️ and yes I would absolutely love to see your desk because if I’m being honest, I haven’t been able to see my own for months😂 Absolutely love the images in this journal, the nurse on the children’s ward is lovely and made me smile, beautiful work in this video, thank you for taking the time to inspire 🤗 X

[@shabbydabbydoodah]

Thank you so much Caroline, I am deliberating as to filming my desk, it is such a mess! Lol. Yes they are gorgeous images aren’t they? X

[@uniquelylily1166]

Just started watching this and I gotta tell ya, I love it! I started making journaling cards and tucks this way and it really clears the desk ! Lol great work

[@vivienneparfitt2002]

great video you really can mix and match well best wishes Vivienne from Tasmania

[@sorsofia]

Lovely 😍 I think your commentaries have improved a lot. I noticed you don't say kind of half so much. 😉 And I think you should definilty show us your desk, would make us all feel closer to you 😁 I don't know a crafter worth their salt who doesn't work amidst chaos. That's our art to bring order out of all that mess. 🤣

[@shabbydabbydoodah]

Thank you so much Fiona, that is so kind of you, I really appreciate it. Yes, I will show my desk soon........but you will need to be prepared for a shock! It’s terrible! Lol x

[@SheilaY]

Loved this video and it truly inspired me to give this a go.

[@tamielizabethallaway2413]

Are you on holiday? I know you said you were going away and uploading videos for your absence.... Just wondered cos it is chucking it down outside and know you're doing a self drive trip to Europe...? Wtf has happened to our summer? I hope it's warm and dry either when you go... or for wherever you are if you're there now! Love this, a proper junk journal! Lovely choice of pages you've used ...and pages you have created from them! 😘😘😘

[@shabbydabbydoodah]

Thank you Tami, yes on hols at the moment 😊 . I did speak to my mum yesterday though and she said that there is a bit of an autumnal feel at home already 😕 x

[@tamielizabethallaway2413]

@@shabbydabbydoodah autumnal... Hmmm... Kind of autumn with PMT! Is it hot where you are?? Xx

[@karanbartle5163]

Brilliant video👍😊

[@patcolley2798]

I just love that good Job

[@sharonrussell7933]

Now this is a junk journal.

[@kmdamron1]

I love this idea

[@marjcummins7457]

When you say you paint magazine pages, do you mean ‘glossy’ magazine pages? Also, when you refer to emulsion paint, are your speaking about ’gesso’ (which is quite expensive) or inexpensive white acrylic paint? Thanks! Marjorie

[@jennycoops7030]

Hey, Marjory, emulsion is another word for acrylic.☺

[@shabbydabbydoodah]

Hi Marj, yes regular glossyish magazine pages (they were actually from a craft magazine). The regular emulsion that I used was just household paint, like you use for painting your walls inside your house 🏠 x

[@bonnielehlbach5402]

I would love to try this 😋

[@neorachana5604]

This is what I thought of when I heard the term junk journal. These are new to me and I had noticed how much of the pages are covered. It seems to leave little space for writing. Then you commented something to the effect of needing to work on all the pages. Am I missing something? How are these types of journals meant to be used? Btw, this is not just you, but several people I watch.

[@shabbydabbydoodah]

Hi thank you for your comment. I understand where you are coming from. Basically anything goes really, if you wanted one with lots more journaling space, then just decorate it less. However, they contain lots of pullout pieces, tags etc which are for journaling on x

[@ericaj.m.1780]

Pam sent me, crafting lady 🥰

[@shabbydabbydoodah]

Oh thank you, that is so kind of Pam, welcome x

[@leighbanuelos]

I really love your images from the readers digest. Do you mind if I ask where you got them or if I can get them? Love your junk journaling, Your colors and selection of images are wonderful!

[@shabbydabbydoodah]

Oh thank you. The images are literally from a Readers Digest book, I think lots of them have similar illustrations, they are really pretty and colourful aren’t they? X

[@leighbanuelos]

Shabbydabbydoodah Thank you. I think this must be from old readers digest and not the current ones, I’ll look on eBay! thank you again love your videos😊

[@leighbanuelos]

LASummer Thank you!

[@sherryhearington9027]

Do you use wet baby wipes or dry ones when you are pressing down glued objects & wiping excess glue?

[@shabbydabbydoodah]

They are dry wet wipes. I mean wet wipes that I’ve let dry out X

[@susiescraftroomandstudio]

Tina, did you stretch your paper before you painted it? Did you Gesso it before you painted it? Did I understand you to say that used regular acrylic paint?

[@shabbydabbydoodah]

No, I just used the pages as they were, I didn’t prep them with anything either, and I used regular household paint, like you use to paint your inside walls. I am hoping to do a video soon following the complete process x

[@gracebustamante940]

Hi do you have a tutorial on painting magazine pages?

[@shabbydabbydoodah]

Yes, it’s the first video in my playlist of making your own holiday journal kzbin.info/aero/PL2Agn_zOEKJXVr_OPuG28wlRhMcrKzbrM. X

[@lenkablaskova348]

when we can buy papers:) thanks

[@shabbydabbydoodah]

Hi Lenka, the papers are available now, they are called Dawn Mist. X

[@llhhcoco10]

The camera could be re positioned differently so the audience could see the complete picture. Most of your work is done at the lower part of the screen which is cut off due to the camera position.

[@shabbydabbydoodah]

Sorry about that, it is tricky sometimes x