Making a no-sew journal for Junk Journal July ✨

Announcement video with all the info you need: • JUNK JOURNAL JULY 2024...
Download the prompt list and free 'party pack' printable, sign up here: getmessyart.co...
Prompt list is also on my Instagram: / megjournals
It's almost time for #JunkJournalJuly 2024! Junk Journal July is a free month-long challenge hosted by megjournals, in collaboration with ‪@GetMessyArt‬, to inspire you to create in your art journal. Kickstart your creativity, join a supportive community and show up to your junk journal (or try out something new!) You can use the prompts with other types of journaling too.
How to get involved!
🌟 Follow the daily prompt list and create along each day using #JunkJournalJuly2024 - or pick and choose the prompts that take your fancy. There are no rules.
🌟 Each day throughout the month, watch a new video from 30 different creators on KZbin. They'll create a journal page for that day's prompt.
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[@janicestevens8469]

I completely agree! As soon as people start taking precise measurements and scoring several lines in the paper, I lose interest. I want to play, make pretty things and not be stressed about ruining a piece of paper. There are too many rules in life as it is! Guess I’m a wild child at heart! 😂❤😊❤

[@megjournals]

🤣🤣 glad I’m not alone!

[@kristenvanfleet191]

I love watching while you create and explain.

[@megjournals]

Ah thank you! I do worry that I ramble on 🤣

[@journalpathways]

I admire your ability to keep the pages uniform and even... even with multiple papers making a page. Awesome

[@jackiegarver7968]

I love how you take scraps and bits of paper and make a fabulous journal out of it. You have inspired me to make my own no sew journal! ❤

[@megjournals]

Love it! Thanks for watching ☺️

[@BigGrannydb]

Meg - this book needs nothing! Without even embellishing, you have - once again - made a lovely piece of ART! Literally salvaging bits from the BIN! I aspire to create one similar …. The style of my journal again this year is accordion, however, it could not begin to compare otherwise to this little beauty you plan to use! Excited to begin the trek!!!

[@megjournals]

Ah thank you!

[@rebeccajanemae]

I love all of the random scraps you used to create the journal.💜. I prefer junky scraps too.

[@megjournals]

It’s the best :)

[@donnacarraway9182]

Wow! I love it too! I have never seen anyone create in that manner!!( new subbie )! What a great process, especially for newbies but for us all too! Thank you! 💕

[@vickiemillikan8563]

I absolutely love the organic style of putting this journal together. No rules, anything goes, it's fantastic ❤ Thank you for sharing your process😊

[@designyourhomeschool]

That's just lovely. So nice to watch you making this.

[@joross8081]

This was one of the most inspiring junk jounal videos I've seen. I watched it a few weeks ago and only just had time to get started making my own. So freeing to make a journal this way. Thank you. 💖

[@tortagialla]

I love how this concertina journal is so easy to make - nice!

[@megjournals]

Thank you!

[@bettymetz3746]

My favorite kind of journal to make!! Loving watching you make yours. I am inspired after some ill time to make me a “waffle journal “ and catch up and join in!!LOVE YOU. Blessings from Betty in Ohio.

[@megjournals]

Ooooh what’s a waffle journal?!

[@tspacefullstop4161]

This is just brilliant..mix and match/mash up. I want to make one now. I've gone with the Sew route and signatures for Junk Journal July. Looking forward to starting on this challenge. Lost count on how many I've done of these..so much fun. Thank you for this amazing and delighful journey of craftiness. Such a cool space..this community.

[@megjournals]

Thanks for joining in again!

[@Maggiesplace48]

I love your process of making your journal Meg, thank you so much for your lovely video and idea's...Kia Kaha Stay Strong...❤

[@bananashaveice]

This is such a unique and beautiful journal! TFS!!

[@megjournals]

Thank you so much!😁

[@lenawarelius4195]

Making my journal today 😊 looking forward to the challenge and hanging out with the creators 🥰🤪🥳 thank you for doing this 🙏lots of love from Arctic Norway 🥰🍀🌼🌸

[@annbradford5652]

I love this type journal. I think I’ll give it a go next.

[@claireross9387]

This is so lovely ❤ I’ve only just found you, so I’ve decided to do it through August 😊 so inspiring ❤

[@patriciawhaley5061]

I absolutely love this. You've inspired me to do mark making on brown paper bags and create a journal of my own. Thank you!

[@megjournals]

Yay!!

[@megchetter8987]

this is how i sew...i love just sitting at my machine and joining bits of fabric without the stress of measuring and matching up. you have inspired me to tackle my hoard of papers ..i have jumped about through your posts for July and now i want to join in and play too

[@CorpseBride64]

I love that your using all your extra bits of card board and paper. 💓💓

[@megjournals]

Nothing goes to waste here!

[@mosaic22255]

It was a lot of fun and quite inspiring watching you patch your pages together for this journal.

[@megjournals]

Thanks for watching!

[@nikicooper4792]

You have been a major inspiration to me Meg, I’m so glad I found your channel 😊 I’ve realised that I had quite a few limiting self beliefs when it came to how I thought I should journal and create art. Watching how you create and hearing your thoughts has opened my mind to new possibilities. Your channel has such a cosy and welcoming vibe too, it’s such a nice place to retreat to! 🥰

[@megjournals]

Thanks so much ☺️

[@theeggtimertictic1136]

I really love this ... Im going to try one. You make it look easy even though I know its not 😊

[@megjournals]

Have fun!!

[@PhoebesWorldProductions]

I’m looking forward to JJJ (I haven’t made my journal yet)… I’m looking forward to your videos. 😊 Love your journal and your cover is beautiful. 😃 👍🏻

[@megjournals]

Thanks so much! 😊

[@PhoebesWorldProductions]

You're welcome.

[@sEaSoNaLMiLk]

I can’t believe it’s jjj already again!! I love watching you make the accordion journals 🤩 I really like the white bits on the brown paper!

[@megjournals]

Thanks so much! 😊

[@Veawen]

I absolutely love this and going to try this style today ❤

[@pattismith6047]

Have to try this no sew idea!

[@sharynsakimoto1743]

You make this look so easy! I love it! ❤

[@megjournals]

Thank you! 😊

[@MonicaGarciadivinelight]

I really love the freedom of your no sew accordion journals! So fun to watch you make them!

[@megjournals]

Thank you! ☺️

[@tonyashatley5040]

I forgot about JJJ and it’s my day! Thank goodness I remembered today! Making my journal now! Looking forward to it!

[@teresac205]

i am enjoying this journal thank you

[@annariginalmake]

I do love your style & eSpeCiaLLy this style. X

[@megjournals]

Thank you!

[@shanthimolmk3252]

Wow Absolutely Stunning

[@megjournals]

Thank you! 😊

[@janicehoughtelling5137]

I watched other videos on making this kind of journal but I never made one it looks fun

[@megjournals]

Ah give it a try! ☺️

[@toniscott1029]

This is a great little journal!! Now I have to make one!!

[@megjournals]

Thanks so much!

[@meganarline]

I love these kinds of journals! I think I will make one. Thanks for the inspiration!😀😀😀

[@megjournals]

Yay!!

[@nellenejooste4636]

Love how you make this! I will have to give it a go 😊

[@megjournals]

Please do!😁

[@donnaowen143]

Hi, Meg, this morning s the first time I'm going to do this 🤗. I made an accordion journal like yourself 😁 The fun !!

[@MikaelaSimone]

i would love to see this from the beginning, thanks so much love your videos!

[@megjournals]

Me too, I’ll be double checking I’m recording next time 😂🤦‍♀️

[@ArtsySolutions]

This accordion journal turned out beautiful!! I love how we are able to use up our scraps. I can't wait to get started. Thanks for sharing!

[@robinwebb2160]

This is a great journal! Thanks for the inspiration 😊

[@megjournals]

Thanks so much! 😊

[@journalpathways]

And if nothing else, this way NOTHING goes to waste 😂

[@marshathornburg4352]

Depends on the project for me. I do like my journals to be a uniform size so I will cut my cardboard to the same size then put it together. Other things like tear strips, etc, any size works.

[@colleenandmark]

❤❤❤. Thank you so much for running junk journal July. We are in winter in New Zealand and doing this project helps get through. I look forward to following along and getting ideas. Blessings from Colleen.

[@megjournals]

Thanks for joining!’

[@MeredithHenning]

Love it Meg!! xoxo

[@megjournals]

Thanks so much 😊

[@darylfisher8341]

Fantastic job 😊

[@lucillevalentino4605]

Love this thank you.

[@journalgirl1740]

Hi, love your channel…I’m looking forward to JJJ. I created my no-sew accordion journal yesterday. Thx so much for making this collab available again!

[@cherylpesutimassie5010]

Made something similar. Glued together scraps on my desk. Nothing matched. It looks like it belongs in the trash. Still adding papers, odds & ends to it. Love how it turned out...hugs from Arizona.

[@cindyadams6401]

Love your journals❤️

[@jessicarossland2286]

Love this. So inspiring! thanks for sharing!!

[@megjournals]

Thanks for watching!

[@angelajb424]

I love this! Had to make one as soon as I watched your video! Can't believe how quickly it came together!

[@claudiaehmann9338]

Love this part of making a journal! It ie eo satisfyibg to watch you, choosing the papers and bringing them together!❤

[@megjournals]

I love the process!!

[@janetw8011]

I love it and your hand writing is amazing, it looks like you used a stamp, it so perfect

[@kimberleymaloy1728]

Hi Meg, I absolutely adore your jjj24 journal! I couldn't stop watching. I would love to be able to make one like this but not sure if it will be this year or later. But i am definitely going to try the prompts. TFS 😊

[@megjournals]

Thanks for stopping by!! 😁

[@kenyavarnes2540]

♥️ these process videos are so peaceful to me. Thank you for sharing your art with us and always inspiring to try new things! Curious as to the brand of pen you used to title the journal? Love the fine-tip and broad stroke ability of it!

[@megjournals]

Thank you! It’s a tombow fudenosuke soft tip 😊

[@eklectikartz8002]

Yay, first time participate, I have created my journal and have a basket of scraps ready to go. Bring on July 1.

[@megjournals]

💃🏻💃🏻💃🏻

[@crschwartz380]

Great and awesome way for envelope Journaling as well. This going g to be my new go to don't need so many supplies❤❤❤❤❤

[@andreasanchez4052]

Wow ❤

[@marshathornburg4352]

I also love no sew. I will probably sew on some of my pages though😊

[@karinrylander7237]

Wow! So much fun! Looking forward to making one :)

[@Mrsrokkergrrl]

This looks so stress free. I'm going to give this a try. Thank you Meg. ❤

[@michelleflynn3986]

I love watching you create and love the colours ❤

[@kris-kraft]

Love using this kind of no sew journal too.... thank you for bringing your take on it. As always love your explanations and seeing your process.

[@megjournals]

Thanks so much!

[@StephanieKennedy-w6p]

I had a feeling you would rock a no sew journal! I am super excited to join you and have a month of fun! Thank you for all the goodies!

[@megjournals]

It’s my fave I have to admit!! Happy journaling ☺️

[@sallyjohnson1566]

Love this way of making a journal! I have spent a month organizing all my paper bits and it’s time to put them to good use!

[@megjournals]

Yay!!

[@denisehogarth5433]

This is a perfect journal for scrap busting. Thank you for the video

[@megjournals]

Thanks for watching!

[@ulrikejackson_kreativ]

I immediately had to make this concertina journal. First in the morning. Couldn't wait.🤣I love it!😍

[@megjournals]

Love it!!

[@ulrikejackson_kreativ]

@@megjournals I'll post it later on IG, I'm in love.🥰 Now I'm looking forward to the challenge.😍 Your videos are wonderful! Thank you so much! I'm new to junk journaling.

[@PixieKDesigns]

Love it. It’s time for me to try one 😊💙

[@megjournals]

Yay!! 💃🏻

[@suehodkinson7587]

Thank you for NOT being so perfect about everything! It’s really inspiring to work it as it comes…. I’ve done the same thing with material and it was so fulfilling…. Love your channel…❤️

[@megjournals]

It’s the only way! 🤗

[@cricketnylund7329]

I love your project, but being new I really wish I could have seen how you started . But I really love what you did. Thanks Cricket

[@megjournals]

Thank you! I will be triple checking next time lol 😅

[@Paperieloveliness]

So Lovely! How many pages do you suggest for a monthly challenge? 🌸

[@JessicaHarris]

I had the same question!

[@megjournals]

Honestly, it depends whether you wanna do full page spreads, half pages, combined pages, tip ins etc. That’s why no sew is so great because if you are running out it’s easy to add in some more pages without putting any pressure on a spine :)

[@quiltednestvintage6347]

always fun to watch you work/play

[@megjournals]

Thank you!

[@miaxjime]

I love this idea!! ❤

[@megjournals]

Thank you!! 😊

[@lucyfanning7496]

Beautiful journal.

[@Lavenderafternoonswithtonya]

Okay I Absolutely adore this! ❤

[@quin073179]

wowzers girl. this is wonderful. ❤

[@megjournals]

Thank you so much!!

[@TheBeccajb]

Love it!

[@megjournals]

Thanks!!

[@AnnaPerini]

I really like your handwriting! It would be nice if you wrote a label for us in the printable files too! ❤ Thank you for your work and idea

[@cherylfaetanini5683]

Great video ❤️ Thank you 🌼

[@megjournals]

Thanks for watching!

[@lotusflowerpassion]

Lovely what Fun 💖

[@donnacarraway9182]

One more thing: Do you iron your pages? They look so smooth and orderly! Thank you! 💕

[@megjournals]

Pop them under a heavy book! ☺️

[@JacquieLineStudio28]

Hi! I'm sure this is going to be a daft question, but what gives the journal 'body'? Is it just the different layers being stuck together?

[@hazycrazyartz]

Hilariously 🤣🤣🤣I did exactly the same idea inspired by your journal 3 years ago, and put it out today! I linked your ( 3:year old) video & tagged you😂😂😂. I hope you read this comment. Oops, thought I had better add I did something slightly different for the making😊😊😊💖💖💖Hazel, also from the UK

[@megjournals]

Ahh amazing!!

[@hazycrazyartz]

@@megjournals LOL, glad you saw it 🤣🤣🤣💖💖💖

[@kathylupfernielsen265]

How many pages do you aim for when you do the no sew accordian type?

[@melissacada6090]

That’s my question too.

[@donnaquick5173]

Love it ❤

[@megjournals]

Thank you!!

[@denisehennix]

Oh, I wanna do JJJ ❤

[@megjournals]

Yay! 💃🏻

[@melissacada6090]

Question…are you guys counting one side of the page as 1 day or both sides?

[@TheCrabbyCrafterlol]

I don't mind the "messy" or "organic look at all, I'm not big into measuring either. However, I absolutely cannot, will not do "sideways" pages...Perhaps it's the writer and reader in me overriding the artist in me, but things that have a pattern or text HAVE to be upside-right, readable, left to right...odd our quirks, lol. I absolutely love these no-sew books, it's one of my "couch crafts" that I do when I want to do something but have zero creative energy. Then when something like Junk Journal July comes up, I'm ready to play along 🤓

[@megjournals]

Oh, interesting!! I find the text way too distracting if it’s readable, plus I’ll end up covering it probably. 😅

[@janicehoughtelling5137]

I've watched this video at least 20 times and i tried to make a journal like this but it's nowhere as good as yours I will keep working on one till I get one i like

[@megjournals]

Ah practice is good but don’t worry too much about it being perfect 🤗✨

[@pattiehartmann1754]

I think we all are on the same page. Rulers are only used for tearing papers😂 scissors--i got no stinkin scissors 🤣🤣🤣

[@megjournals]

😂😂

[@marilynh3530]

What time will people be going live starting July 1st? Thank you

[@megjournals]

Playlist updates 4pm BST each day!

[@deb3663]

I know ehat i am doing tonight, after a nice cool shower

[@NeetusArtClasses]

❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@sallyroyal9151]

Do you have a tutorial showing how to make this kind of journal?

[@megjournals]

Yes here's the tutotial - once you get the hang of it, you'll be away! kzbin.info/www/bejne/b2a4k5mmnt-NsM0

[@vivianecharbonneau6821]

🙂

[@journalpathways]

Sometimes, maybe slow just one segment down so we get a better feel for what you're doing. Thank you for sharing your ideas and skills

[@izabelamurta5591]

Quem é o cantor, deste estilo gostoso de música, que você usa de fundo em muitos dos seus vídeos? Combina muito bem com você criando sua arte.

[@terrilarue2031]

If someone says "The measurement is" I quit watching the video! There is no need to measure, and who would use 5 and 5/8ths? Use 5 x 8 !! But I don't measure anything! Eye balling is perfect!

[@megjournals]

😂😂😂