Chatting

[@jennywren2395]

Firstly, I would scan that floral photo album, the flowers are gorgeous. The pages could then be utilised for future journals or easier to use as not so thick and could be tea dyed.

[@megjournals]

That’s a great suggestion! :)

[@marysaunders401]

I did not do the challenge...just discovered you. I SO APPRECIATE the way you put this sweet journal together. You took out all intimidation...so inviting. I think I will assemble my tea dyed pages (along with other things) in this way. THANK YOU!!! I have been watching Junk Journal You Tube Videos for a few years and have yet to complete one...I think now is the time. THANK YOU!!!!! AGAIN!!!!

[@aprilphillips318]

Hi I have a photo album like that I also found at a thrift shop. I turned mine into a paper doll house (not finished yet). I use card stock to cover the cut outs mine are all square or rectangle and I kind of make a pocket for the dolls. I also printed out pictures of furniture and the dressers I cut along the drawers and put the doll clothes in. Covered some others with pics of windows and doors. Still a lot left to do but it’s really fun.

[@SincerelyLASMR]

Love your new little journal 🥰

[@theeggtimertictic1136]

I have that album too (or one very similar). I too think the pages are very thick. I had thought of soaking them in water and maybe peel off the top layer to make it thinner. Or I could use it as a cover but distress it with plain serviettes to give it texture. I'll just have to experiment. I look forward to seeing what you'll do with it!

[@tbrcspirit]

this is my first junk journal challenge. i’m a little late getting started but i think i can catch up over the weekend. i cant wait to get started!

[@thecraftynook]

I’m watching older videos of yours for inspiration as I’m planning to join in on junk journal January and I just picked up a similar album last week! I was thinking of doing the same thing and cut it up to use!! How crazy!!

[@happycraftycat145]

I have something like that as well. I tore out the pages and saved the hard cover and used the innards as ephemera

[@megjournals]

Great idea!

[@happycraftycat145]

@@megjournals THANK YOU MY CRAFTY FRIEND

[@laurieharris8569]

I found one of those photo albums at an estate sale recently and I totally gutted it. Each page in mine can either be a single large frame or on the other side two frames. I plan to probably use the 1/2 pages in journals as hinged in pages. They are really beautiful pages.

[@pampusscat4513]

Thank You Meg I will get on with making my journal

[@bettymetz3746]

I am rather new to the junk journal world also and am really eager to join in the Junk Journal July experience!

[@belindaosgood]

I've been thinking about participating this year, and will try to. Always love working to prompts.

[@juliennebrendadevos6004]

Oh my I just picked 2 these up and thought of a journal thank you for sharing.

[@megjournals]

Thanks for watching !!

[@CreatingwithJovi]

Oh how fun! I am going to try to join in! Thank you so much fir the inspiration 💗

[@megjournals]

Yay! Thank you!

[@megjournals]

We're live! You can still sign up for the newsletter for the weekly updates (link in description), but in the meantime, here's a link to print the prompts: www.dropbox.com/s/yi3de5sar6slsop/Junk%20Journal%20July%202022_IG%20Graphic_1080x1080px.jpg?dl=0

[@chatmarie8747]

I am new to JJ and I enjoy just watching creative people like you. I am going to give this a go and create a first mini journal for me 😊 Just signed up.

[@megjournals]

yay! all the details are now on my Instagram but you'll still get the weekly updates throughout July :)

[@chatmarie8747]

@@megjournals thanks Meg. I have also followed you in Instagram 😊

[@SevenplazaCreative]

Hi Meg, thank you for hosting this challenge, I will definitly join in this year, and will most likely have a video on my channel each day ,using the prompts! :-)

[@RecraftedByCarol]

Hi 👋 I haven’t joined in this before, I watched Corrine and she was getting started on your challenge, so excited to do this July journal thank you 😊

[@kayceeriva322]

I love that album! I would use the album as a journal. Personally I see all that white space on each page as places to write! Or add journaling cards to the circles and ovals. Thanks for sharing!

[@suebrophy1440]

Thank you for the email way to get JJJ info. My first try looking forward to it.

[@megjournals]

Welcome Sue!! You’re welcome, I wanted to make sure it was accessible for as many people :)

[@tonyashatley5040]

Looking forward to doing junk journal July! The journal you made is simple yet so beautiful!

[@tcovington0711]

I have this beautiful cover to a photo album from February 5, 1896. I fell in love with the album when I found it a a true junk shop..... the back was cardboard, the spine was disintegrating when I bought it, so I trashed that part. The cover has a Japanese type scene w a boat, a man standing and using a pole to move the boat, but the boat has mother of pearl sails...I am going to use it as a cover when I get more skilled at making the covers...I can't wait...it is beautiful...I bought it because not only was I lovely but February 5th is my daughter's bd...she was just a couple of months old when I found it...I think I will make it for her...as an Xmas or bd present...

[@dandani2]

New to your July challenge and looks like the fun I need just now too 🙂

[@bonnietyler5338]

I really loved doing Junk Journal January and I am looking forward to Junk Journal July. I appreciate that you take the time to Organize this for us.

[@AstariaSen]

I just found this so I'm looking forward to doing this.

[@QueenNoTeetha151]

So interested in what you will do with the photo album as I just bought a really similar one in a thrift store a few weeks ago myself with an idea of using it for a journal somehow. It has those thick pages with cut out ovals and rectangles for photos.

[@annwoleben5439]

I participated in the accordion journal prompts and enjoyed it so much. I'm looking forward to the July Junk Journal prompts. Thank you for offering this project!

[@megjournals]

So glad to hear, the accordion is so fun!

[@martiseelye6443]

I always look forward to junk journal monthly...January and July. If i don't do anything else, i at least do these. Thanks Meg!

[@megjournals]

Awh that’s so lovely, I’m glad you enjoy them 🥰

[@PetravanLaarhoven1968]

Can't wait and hope to see al.lot of video's from you! Love from the Netherlands Petra

[@megjournals]

You sure will!!

[@BuddhiniKanchanaEkanayake]

Hello from Sri Lanka. 🙏 I am new to junk journaling and looking forward to join JunkJournalJuly for the first time. Your channel is very inspiring and really enjoy watching your videos. 🥰

[@emilykoch3104]

This is going to be my first junk journal July! I can’t wait!

[@megjournals]

Woohoo!! 🎉

[@nairafoganholi6563]

I love your Junk journal July and January! It is so much fun and inspiring! Can’t wait to try it! Thank you so much Meg! ♥️

[@megjournals]

So glad to hear!

[@loreesmith5418]

Junk Journal January 2022 was my first challenge and I loved the accordion journal! This would be a great time to try a new style of journal, but I may have to make another accordion journal. ;) I can't wait!

[@megjournals]

They’re quite addictive lol

[@maineiacts]

Very NICE!! Love the Accordion style also! Just had to sketch some florals from that line art scrapbook paper! Inspired! 😉 I should learn how to create my own patterned paper! One day I expect! Thank You for sharing your creative time!! 🤗👍🌹- Mindi in Iowa

[@megjournals]

Soooo pretty isn’t it! Totally didn’t buy the scrapbook paper pack just for that design….. lol

[@katrineleber7238]

Oh my! I love the cover of your journal! I can hardly wait!! Hugs, treen 💕💕💕💕

[@megjournals]

Thanks so much!

[@suzannevisser8681]

I love your channel and your style. Love your journal with me videos. I plan on journaling along in July!

[@megjournals]

Thanks so much 🥰

[@TheFourfiftythree]

I am working in an accordion journal for June....inspired by YOU! I will need to put together another style journal for July. ❤️

[@megjournals]

SO fun isn’t it!

[@cathywho122]

Thanks for showing it for free on KZbin no Instagram

[@silviainthislife]

So beautiful, reflection of the artist! I love your style, you make it look so effortless. Thanks for sharing and inspiring! 🥰

[@megjournals]

Thanks you for your kind words Silvia ❤️

[@sarahmurphy190]

I'm looking forward to giving this a go this year. I am new to journaling so the prompts will help. Good luck everyone ❤

[@megjournals]

Glad to have you joining in Sarah! ✨

[@katrineleber7238]

I have the same Victorian photo album. I keep looking at it and trying to figure out what to do with it. I have had mine quite a while. I love it, but it’s so thick. Let us know if you figure out what to do with it. It’s the first day of junk journal July 2022. I have never done collage before. I ran amuck, panicked and started ripping and gluing random stuff. Oh man, it really looks bad. I might cut it off(I made an accordion style journal). I’m not sure what to do. I’ll go and think. Hugs, treen 💕💕💕

[@tobelovedtreasuresbycorrine]

Hi Meg.. I have been following your prompts for JULY for some time now.. Now I have my own Ytube channel and plan to film my process this time.. I will have a slow stitch .. Japanese theme the my July. I look forward to watching every-ones videos and my personal journey.. Kind Regards Corrine (To be Loved Treasure by Corrine)

[@2341vivian]

Yay...can't wait to try Junk Journal July and Hi from Penticton, British Columbia!

[@megjournals]

Hello from across the pond!!!

[@junkjournalgirl]

Lovely little journal Meg and looking forward to the prompts :) I found one of those albums. I took the pages out and made a journal from it. Using the pages for other projects 😀

[@megjournals]

So beautiful the albums aren’t they!

[@KrissiCreates]

I'm joining in for my first Junk Journal July ! Already signed up for your email and gathering papers for my JJJ ! Lol !! I can't wait! Hugs from a Kansas USA Grandma

[@megjournals]

Yay welcome !!!

[@BlackDogDesigns]

Looking forward to joining the JJJ challenge😀

[@nessamargaret]

Hi new here! So looking forward to this. Question - junk journal I use for this July challenge should have 31 pages? Like a page for every day in July?

[@kristiwilliams9626]

Good afternoon, I have been junk journaling for a few years now. (I retired!) I would like to try this out. My journals usually last for 3 months. I think I’m going to try the accordion style, as I have not done that before. What size is yours in inches? Thanks for sparking some joy in my crafting.

[@megjournals]

Yay! Approximately A6 - 4 x 6 inches I think?

[@sabrinafoote4906]

This will be my very first junk journal July, I’m very new to this journal community, I live in Australia. I’m lloking forward to JJJ. I was just wondering how many pages do you recommend. Thank you 😊

[@megjournals]

Yay, welcome!!! If you’re worried about having enough space you can always create loose and then bind everything together at the end - or use 2 journals for double the fun :)

[@BB-sk9hf]

Hi Sabrina, I've only done one JJJ before ❤ There is a new prompt each day. I did one single page per day, but I think it depends on how much time you have. Some people did a double page spread every day! I've got less time this year, so will probably do fewer pages and combine the daily prompts 💕 Good luck and have fun!

[@sabrinafoote4906]

Thanks, looking forward to the experience 🌺

[@jerrebray2129]

Would you give details on the Tombow pen? It looks delicious! I’m excited to begin…again. I’ve been away from crafts for almost a year. Thanks for the inspiration. 😊

[@jenniferscull53]

I am very excited to participate! I have signed up for your newsletter. Also tried to access the prompt file on dropbox, but it says that the file no longer exists. is there perhaps another link I can try? your accordion journal from last year is amazing! excited to be a new subscriber. :)

[@megjournals]

Oh that's strange, I can see it okay on my end - could you drop me an email [e-mail] and I'll email you a copy :) And welcome to the journaling party!

[@jenniferscull53]

@@megjournals thank you for sending the prompt list. I have emailed you. 😊

[@JessicaHarris]

Yay! Totally doing this.

[@ColorwaveCraftsCo]

Just made a new journal! Very excited for JJJ 😊

[@megjournals]

🎉 🥳

[@cristinamunster]

Thank you very much for this challenge :D

[@suestrano1452]

Always my favorite journal challenge:) Can’t wait!

[@megjournals]

Thanks Sue!

[@SaltLifeGypsy68]

I've signed up for my 1st JJJ I've watched Rachel from Roxy Creations do yours last year and did a few. Glad I caught you before the start! 😍

[@megjournals]

Ahh yay welcome!! Rachel is joining us again this year for the collab 🥰

[@JobsJournal]

So sooo beautiful!!!!

[@megjournals]

ah thank you job ^^

[@BellaSunshyn]

This will be my first time doing a month long challenge. Instead of making a junk journal to use, can I alter a book to use instead?

[@megjournals]

Of course!

[@annariginalmake]

I see those Victorian photo album books all the time at car boots & always pick them up, but put them back again- those pages are just so thick & I can nEveR think how to use them 🤔

[@megjournals]

they are so thicc lol - I’m thinking maybe tags?!

[@uponcallicohill3096]

Eeeeeeeee! This is my first jjjuly! How many pages should I add? 31? 62?

[@andreastewart5722]

I am looking forward to junk journal July!

[@brendagilbert7881]

Thanks so much, I think I need to do this too!!

[@JennyLaneCreates1976]

I can’t wait! I’m going to try to complete this year. Life hit in the way and I didn’t finish..

[@sarahmurphy190]

hope things are better for you, keep positive and don't be too hard on yourself. sending hugs ❤❤❤

[@JennyLaneCreates1976]

@@sarahmurphy190 thank you..x

[@megjournals]

oh I hope you’re doing okay, don’t worry there’s no rush to complete it all in July ❤️

[@judiemjacobson4613]

will the list be in the email? I have not found a way to copy and print it.

[@megjournals]

hey, yes I shared a dropbox link in the announcement email this week, you can find the prompt list here, drop me a DM on Instagram if you have any issues :) www.dropbox.com/s/yi3de5sar6slsop/Junk%20Journal%20July%202022_IG%20Graphic_1080x1080px.jpg?dl=0

[@yvonnecrawford8906]

I use UHU glue sticks and find they work really well. I've got a similar photo album, i love the flowers just don't know what to do with it!

[@megjournals]

Oooh I’ve heard good thinks about UHU, may have to investigate!

[@helenjazz1301]

Hi, I’m trying to make my journal (I’m new to this), how many pages to I need to put in? Is each day a double spread?

[@megjournals]

yay welcome! totally up to you whether you do a page or a full spread - you could always create on separate pages and bind it together at the end if you're worried about space :)

[@helenjazz1301]

@@megjournals thank you x

[@michelleearlam6121]

Could you photo copy the pages and use the flowers xx

[@megjournals]

Oh that would help the thickness issue!

[@iluvtojournal]

I really like this July junk journal. Very easy on the eyes and a really just the right size. 🇨🇦 (Mary)

[@megjournals]

Thank you - I have a soft spot for A6 :)

[@artistgrly]

I'm a brand new subscriber and am very much looking forward to creating my very first Junk Journal July!! Btw... Rachel from Roxys Creations announced this project on her KZbin channel. That's how I found out about this.

[@megjournals]

Yay welcome ❤️ Rachel is part of the collab this Friday too 😁

[@myhappyspace4533]

Beautiful. I am excited to join you

[@MARIAHERNANDEZ-jq1sp]

Can't wait!!

[@shellymcdonough6876]

I'm in a total rut, I'm not creative but I enjoy junk journaling

[@megjournals]

Yay!!

[@megjournals]

Having fun is the most important part :)

[@elizabethjesser6233]

could you please send me details as to how I join JJ July please

[@megjournals]

all the links you'll need are in the description box - you don't need to sign up to the newsletter if you don't want to, you can just follow along with the prompt list :)

[@denisewagner764]

no measuring, sounds like how I like to do it.

[@megjournals]

It’s the only way 🤣

[@debcox7839]

I want to play too!

[@megjournals]

Yay!!

[@matildaenlund6679]

😍

[@megjournals]

🥰

[@tanjablume6343]

I participated for the first time last year. I accidentally stumbled across it watching Helen from @journalwithpurpose making a junk journal. I think I watched it a day before the challenge started so by the time I had made my first ever!! junk journal I was a few days behind. I managed to choose 15 of your prompts. I enjoyed it a lot and looking forward to the prompts!! I thought you might be able to prise apart the thick pages at the corners, usually cardboard is layered, this way you can get the piece to be a bit thinner. Maybe it would fit the cover of a B6 size journal?🤔😃🌻

[@megjournals]

No such thing as being behind with these challenges, it’s all about having fun and creating! :) Oh that’s a great idea, I’ll have to see if I can do that.

[@tanjablume6343]

@@megjournals 🥳🌻

[@taylormadejournals9662]

so lovely ! XXX

[@megjournals]

Thank you!

[@scrapsimone]

👍🤩🤩🌸

[@megjournals]

❤️❤️

[@cathywho122]

Might have spoke too soon

[@megjournals]

I'll be posting on here and on Instagram, plus I'll be sharing in the newsletter for the first time :)

[@TheBarlowfam]

#junkjonaljluy

[@nikint1]

I'd like to be on your Junk Journal July email list! Thanks for all your inspiration, Meg. Think I'll make an accordion book since I haven't before and I love the way yours turned out. 💜

[@megjournals]

Yay, have fun making it!!