How to make a junk journal for beginners ✨ (Quick DIY gift idea!)

Learn how to make a junk journal for beginners ✨ Make one for yourself, give them to friends, fill them with memories - the possibilities are endless. I hope you enjoy this easy journal making tutorial!
Journal making materials list:
🌸 papers of your choice (book pages, brown
paper, recycled papers, vellum, etc.)
🌸 thick card / scrapbook paper
🌸 glue
🌸 scissors
🌸 needle and thread
🌸 paperclips
🌸 optional: stickers, washi tape etc.
for decorating the cover
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Videos you might like:
My beginner-friendly series The Journaling Workshop has lots of tips and ideas for collaging, layouts, interactive pages and more: • The Journaling Workshop
How to make a NO SEW junk journal: • How to Make a NO SEW J...
Watch my Mini Altered Book series: • Mini Altered Book
MINI journaling: • Mini Journal
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[@tonyashatley5040]

Beautiful! If you are gifting it, pockets with gift cards would work.

[@megjournals]

I love this idea! Would be great with photos or other stationery bits too🥰

[@tonyashatley5040]

Yes! Photos too! 💕

[@thekillshotsplay1082]

Maybe I could make a junk journal with stuff or my mom? She recently died on thanksgiving and maybe I could turn old cards into still have from her and stuff from my dad he sent me like the poem he read at her memorial in it as a sort of memorial junk journal?

[@fojourner7403]

I'm sorry for your loss. This sounds like a beautiful way to honor her ❤

[@southernbiscuits1275]

For me, the great thing about junk journals is that a person can basically do whatever he or she wants to do with them. I learned about JJs from Gayle Agostinelli. As soon as I started making my first booklet, I immediately departed from how Gayle makes her projects. I did not purposefully change things. I just imagined another way to do what I wanted to do. The biggest change I make in my books is I don't journal. I'm not that much inside my head. Instead, I create stories which I write and augment them with graphics. It takes longer but I feel I have more to show for my efforts than if I just wrote about my daily life. For me, the fun is in creating a life rather than recording one.😀

[@bettymetz3746]

It’s fun to make a little journal like this to break up a more intense large journal making. It gives me “new eyes” on a larger project and often fresh inspiration! Thanks for the reminder Justina. Blessings to you from Ohio.

[@agould105]

Super great instructions and making these easy for beginners. Thank you!

[@louloufabrique]

I can’t help myself watching beginners tutorial even if I am not any more a beginner 😊 very nice papers. Merci😊

[@megjournals]

We all love journal making aha

[@lisamorice4701]

Me too! There is always something to inspire me, no matter how simple a project may seem.

[@stephanieweldy8911]

This makes me feel like I can really do this! Can’t wait to try 😅 stay tuned!

[@TheCrabbyCrafterlol]

Such a fun easy project. We can all use more "fun and easy" in our lives, lol.

[@megjournals]

Yes haha!

[@ellieferguson104]

This is brilliantly simple construction. I've never made a journal, and from what you have shown us here, you can do anything with it. I love it. Thank you.

[@heatherrobertson1113]

Thanks for showing how to make one without special supplies. I've not tried one before but I will now 😊

[@megjournals]

You’re welcome 😊

[@TheNerdJournals]

aaaaand this is how i found your channel. :) not exactly what I'm looking for but definitely great inspo. thanks meg!

[@kathydixon1666]

Thank you for sharing your simple technique. Love it ❤

[@thelasonj]

That's an awesome journal. I love watching your videos. Very inspiring! Thank you. 😊💙

[@Specks_Page_Plans]

This was great and really relaxing to watch!

[@user-ib8hq4xz1n]

Thanks Meg. I am going to make one.

[@sandrareford2989]

Great gifts to make. I am going to include a few ideas for the recipient on how to use it. The 3-hole-pamphlet stitch (proper name) is a fast way to bind and looks "professional"! For future videos: I'd like some ideas on how you keep your scraps in check. I've redone my craft cupboard and the paper never seems to be easy to access and use. When I look for stuff things get even crazier. Can you share your tips?

[@megjournals]

Thanks for watching!! I'd love that advice too🤣 I will try to share my storage in an upcoming video but I'm a little disorganised honestly!

[@sandrareford2989]

well even if your system isnt working for you it's still a good thing to share because as viewers we can learn from it anyway. Thanks for your great videos.@@megjournals

[@gigi2fun]

Thank you for the inspiration!!!!!!

[@mikaylagroothoff4137]

Thank you so much for this easy to follow tutorial! You do a wonderful job explaining things with voice and hands, I appreciate this so much! Also, it’s so cute!!

[@sakameg]

I love sweet, simple journals like this! 💕

[@megjournals]

Thank you! 😊

[@user-uh4cg6mv2e]

I would like to see you make a Journal with several signatures.

[@megjournals]

Highly recommend Johanna Clough, she does lovely multiple signature journals☺️

[@annwoleben5439]

What a great idea to make as Christmas gifts or for other occasions - and so easy! Thank you.

[@megjournals]

Isn't it! :)

[@kriswachter6637]

Meg, thank you so much for that fabulous tutorial. It is so helpful to see and learn from the whole process. Although, you have a great eye, and for some (me) that would have to come from years of experience. I hope to be able to learn that “eye” for pieces and placement over time. P.S. Looking forward to January!

[@megjournals]

Thanks so much!! (Yes stay tuned for January, I'm amidst all the prep rn, v exciting things!)

[@bethsullivan6881]

Wonderful step by step tutorial. I've never made my own before. How fun.

[@debbiereed8341]

Thank you for sharing how you make these.

[@melodyfisher1512]

I loved watching this. Thank you!😊

[@megjournals]

Thank you!!

[@DevonLass]

Absolutely beautiful! A clear and concise tutorial! Thank you so much. I am busy gathering my supplies to make my first ever junk journal. I have watched lots of videos but I shall definitely be using this one. Lots of love 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿❤

[@barbaradiemer9614]

Thank you for an easy to follow tutorial.

[@maryl9685]

Love your style!❣

[@megjournals]

Thank you!! ☺️

[@kimberlywalker280]

Really pretty.

[@tempestholmes]

This is a lovely little journal. Thank you for sharing this. ^_^

[@airslug1]

so cute! great tutorial!!! thank you 😊

[@megjournals]

Thank you!!

[@amyt6254]

This is lovely! Thank you!

[@megjournals]

Thanks for watching!! ☺️

[@jackieo8693]

Thank you for a great video!

[@fablebuddenbrock7751]

Thank you!

[@CristinaLaiASMR]

Beautiful ❤thanks for sharing this video

[@anniemcclure]

Great tutorial, thank you! ❤

[@megjournals]

Thanks for watching!

[@colleenkennedy]

Thank you so much!☂️☂️

[@rikadehombreux4573]

Love this 💕

[@krembry08kentucky]

Lovely 💕

[@jessiefarmery2696]

thanks for a simple one whcih really is easy.

[@marleneabbot7708]

Thank you for sharing, you are so amazing.

[@megjournals]

Thank you so much!

[@user-zh2tb5xj6n]

Τhank you for showing,good work ,excelent teaching,congatullations

[@megjournals]

Thank you!

[@HMOCreations1807]

Tip; instead of sewing the journal together, you can use (elastic) tread, ribbon, rubber bands or eyelets.

[@megjournals]

Great idea!

[@caroltanzi29]

Meg: good looking journal. Carol from California

[@megjournals]

Thanks for stopping by, Carol!

[@lynacaitano337]

Thank ❤❤❤❤❤

[@MyAbidingJournal]

What a great tutorial Meg! It turned out beautiful and does seem so easy to create :)

[@megjournals]

Thanks so much 😊

[@AtlasandMe]

It's so beautiful! Thank you for sharing! What brand is your corner punch?

[@megjournals]

Thanks so much! It's 'X cut' I believe, by the brand docrafts. Had it years and it's not failed me yet!

[@MarciEllsworth]

Beautiful journal! ❤❤❤ How do you like your new studio? 😊

[@megjournals]

Thank you!! Love it, still settling in :) Actually editing the first studio vlog right now!😌

[@eyesandears4him]

Thank you so much! Do you have an amazon link where you list some of your supplies?

[@PhoebesWorldProductions]

Great journal, and beautiful cover. 😃👍🏼

[@megjournals]

Thanks so much! 😊

[@PhoebesWorldProductions]

You're welcome.

[@kathylambert-uz1vs]

❤❤❤

[@rubyus7332]

Love it, seems doable. What glue do you use please? Is it strong? I just don’t want everything to fall apart if I decided to give my creation to my friends.

[@megjournals]

I use pritt stick! ☺️

[@rubyus7332]

@@megjournals Thank you. Seems like a UK thing.

[@amyb82941]

💜💜💜

[@EvaMGalan]

Hi Meg! I have just in love with your videos that I have jump into junk journaling . I have been buying old spanish books and magazines but I really love english, american and french vintage books and magazines. I have been thinking about mailing with someone abroad to share vintage papers from books and magazines but I do not know where and how to start this kind of correspondence. Will you please help me? I love fauna and botanical books (I also love fruits and vegetables), will you share with me a reference I can look for in amazon?? I really thank you for your videos and your time!

[@megjournals]

Have you tried your local thrift stores or antique shops? That's where get mine. Or you could try searching on Etsy/Ebay for packs if you're after something specific.

[@EvaMGalan]

Thank you for answering@@megjournals. I hope I find the ones I love. Greetings from Spain!

[@jamesvoigt7275]

I can see this is not prepared for longevity, but lots of fun.

[@megjournals]

Probably not archival but this binding even with a full journal after years has never failed me :)

[@jamesvoigt7275]

I agree. This kind of binding has lasted people for centuries. And even if it breaks, it can easily be replaced. Glue stick, on the other hand, has not lasted too long for me.@@megjournals

[@donetahill6102]

What book did you get your botanical pages?

[@rubyriva4785]

What book are you using, the one with months and flowers ?? Thanks

[@specialk8927]

You need to have the string on the left side and right side of the middle stitch before tying it.

[@user-ib8hq4xz1n]

Meg what would be the length and breadth of the journal

[@megjournals]

This is about a6 size (so a5 folded in half) ☺️ Usually I just eyeball it to make the size journal I feel like (sometimes square, skinny etc, possibilities are endless!)

[@kadeeparas76]

Where do you get the curve cutter? I've never seen one.

[@megjournals]

Search for a corner rounder! Mine is an X cut, docrafts is the brand I think, had it years no problems :)

[@kadeeparas76]

@@megjournals thank you! I think I found one via shein. Hopefully I ordered the right one, but I can always come back to this reply. ;-)

[@rahimabegum423]

is junk journal january this 2024 ? i want to join i dont have instagram whats the website called? thanks😆im so excited

[@megjournals]

Yes stay tuned in a couple weeks for an announcement video ☺️

[@Jalleur14325]

How do you source the books? I imagine they are damaged ones?

[@megjournals]

Second hand from charity shops :)

[@Kara-mu2ud]

Hi new tochannel

[@andreaortiz6715]

Very creative. I'm not a fan of the binding technique however it is easy to do it that way. Easy and Fast. @megjournals

[@Bobbie92]

Thank you!

[@megjournals]

Thanks for watching! ☺️