Craft with me ✨ Tip-ins, tabs and collage in my no-sew junk journal

Join me for a chatty craft with me in my junk journal, showing you my real time collage process! Grab a cuppa and your journal :)
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[@megjournals]

Well…. Here’s the cover update… 🫢 kzbin.info/www/bejne/hGPboXWeYpiWa68si=AdpgBB2UvVZ3floX

[@JillGreenArtist]

I like the black cover. Could vintage up the edges with distress ink to blend more as you like but I think the black offers a nice contrast as a cover.

[@annwoleben5439]

I like the cover. As you add more black and white images to your journal, the cover is more fitting; however, if you are going to coffee or tea dye the black and white images, then I like the ideas suggested to add gesso and tea or coffee dye the current cover. Love the size and shape of this journal~

[@marykayswadener2991]

Try some Gesso on the cover and then some sepia ink or tea to "vintage" it.

[@katieburgess6839]

That’s a great idea!

[@saltandlight44777]

This is what came to my mind as well. I really like it as is, but a little gesso always works.

[@celieaguayo9000]

Then you don’t have to try to get the rest of the items off the cover ❤

[@michelleanne9530]

A little bit 'twee'! I never heard that expression before. Very cute or twee. Makes me smile.

[@megjournals]

Oh really! Is it just British?😄

[@nikicooper4792]

@@michelleanne9530 I was wondering about that expression too! It made me smile as well 😊💕

[@sarahanderson9267]

I LoVe the cover! Everytime you pick it up on socials I think ‘ooo that’s a lovely cover’ 😂 but that’s because I love black and white as a contrast. You need to love your cover though so do what feels right. I’d maybe add occasional splashes of b&w inside, or just leave it as the beautiful contrast it is! It reminds me of a traditional composition notebook; does it need to match the insides? In other news - yes, yes, yes to a Nov challenge!! Perfect ❤

[@nikicooper4792]

@@sarahanderson9267 Yes! The cover does remind me of a composition notebook too…Riffle Paper Co did a take on this but will a floral pattern similar to Meg’s.

[@craftywabbit9547]

I like the cover as it makes me think of monochromatic Laura Ashley prints. But you could alter it with some white acrylic brushed over areas to knock it back. Perhaps some tea/coffee staining...? Thanks for an enjoyable vlog!

[@scrapartforfun]

❤ I personally like that the cover is a bit different and has contrast with the signatures.

[@laurahale5774]

Really enjoyed this vlog and listening to your thoughts on using up what we have. I like the cover too, but adding some warmer tones would soften it to be more cohesive.

[@debbiereed8341]

Really like what you are adding to the pages. I do agree that the cover should be redone.

[@sandrapeel4667]

Great tutorial. I love using up bits and pieces from my stash!!! Really looking forward to a November no sew journal challenge project if you decide to go for it!!!!! 😊😊

[@megjournals]

Watch this space!!

[@gailoliver5676]

Yes, I agree that the cover is too dark. As suggested by another person, gesso the cover and then tea dye it. Love your using the paper pads in your JJ. I have pads like yours and I am going to start using them in my JJ.❤️

[@YvonneA60]

I like the cover but agree that it doesn't match. I love the other black and white page with the peonies. But to keep it different maybe gesso and dye the cover you have already??!!! Lots of great ideas for using up scrapbook pad pages, thank you x

[@matthewflinchum5452]

Yes make cover more brown/tan tones and get rid of black and white to match insides.

[@claireskey5439]

Absolutely love this journal, such a different format. With the cover, maybe add some tea/ coffee dyed tissue paper in some areas to kick back the dark background. 🤔 much love.🇭🇲📚✂️💖

[@conniegriffin6726]

The cover is great just the way it is

[@anniebird248]

I love the cover as it is. 😊

[@nikicooper4792]

I really enjoyed watching you consider different ways to use your papers and I loved seeing your paint sample journal again too! The cover is very nice but I do think a softer, more neutral look might be the way to go 💕

[@brendaleepeterson3529]

I think it would match the inside better though I love the cover now but as far as matching the inside it would look better with the other paper and then with pink flowers would be lovely

[@tootsie2]

Great video. On the cover...have you thought of light coat of gesso? But I do think it needs changing.

[@hannetjieemmott7165]

I like the front page as is maybe soften it with pink lace or trim. Im keen to see how you are to decorate your little book . I made one too but need now decoration

[@blessedincali8877]

I like the cover....but agree. It is probably dark now that you are looking at the other journal cover. I am looking forward to November challenge. Found the Playlist of the paint journal....yay! I just adore that whole paper pack, large one. Blessings...Ramona

[@shawnmorymcmillion]

I absolutely love this cover exactly as it is and I also respect that you might not, so I think painting some gesso over the black cover paper and then adding some coffee dyeing over it might be more your cup of tea. ❤️

[@Gehtdichnixan876]

Thank you for Show me this nice Inspiration. A lot of nice stuff

[@SoninhaLeal2016]

Oi Meg, eu passaria uma leve camada de tinta branca na capa para suavizar um pouco a cor escura, respingaria um pouco de tinta rosa para dar um colorido mais vintage, .

[@ChantelleArts]

this looks incredible ☺☺

[@dawnbrosnan7186]

I think your idea for November is awesome! I love no sew journals but need fresh ideas! My first one was the last challenge and you taught us how to make one and then every day was a prompt!!!! Dawn

[@LoriMohler-e3l]

Hello from Vancouver Canada!!‼️🌹🌺

[@Rookiejournal_]

Ooooo i like the tabs on your mini square journal. I cant wait to see your series in Nov❤

[@LindaHook-m3h]

Another informative watch thank you. Have you thought of gathering the bits that in all honesty are not your style make some packs up and put into little bags or envelopes and donate to a charity shop for someone who would be very happy to use. I have myself bought many of said crafting packs of fussy cut sets or discounted punches and even stamps. Then the charity shop will benefit you also get rid of unwanted crafting items!!! Win win!

[@DevonLass]

That’s exactly what I do too! Nothing goes in the bin! 💖🥰

[@megjournals]

I do share a fair bit with friends 🥰

[@jenniferwatson7118]

Just wondering if you dry brush tainted gesso onto the black & white parts of your cover it would tone it down a bit?

[@sandracook9600]

I rather like the front cover you have. It's beautiful as is. Maybe add more pinks or mint green? What you suggested sounds pretty too tho. But it is not like you will never do another one. LOL. I love your work and I just found you, so there is no reason at all that you need my advice. Thank you for all you are doing tho. You are very good at it. Blessings!

[@CarolanneWall]

I love the taller of the 2 journals, did you do a video on making it, as I would love to see how you made it.

[@megjournals]

Playlist is linked in description, the base was already pre-made as it's a true junk journal, made from a DIY store paint booklet :)

[@CarolanneWall]

@@megjournals thanks heaps, Meg.

[@serendipityintended]

I love the cover darker, but it isn’t so much your style. What is you tea dyed that paper you set aside and then used it on the top third of the front and wrapped it around the back? Then you would still have some of the black in the lower right and you’d keep the beautiful collage, b7t the black wouldn’t be as prominent anymore. Wrapping to the back would also start to tone down the black o. The back AND connect the front/back together.

[@johannahartzell1407]

I say keep going forward with the cover, not redo. 😊

[@LynneWilliams101]

I am wondering if it is the black that is bothering you on the cover. What is you were to use an unbleached titanium paint and lightly cover which would mute the black but still allow the pattern to show through.

[@weaver7249]

The cover should be changed - you’ll never be satisfied and the paper coffee dyed with a brass piece with pink will be perfect. Cut the black off the tabs and coffee dye the remaining tab to match the cover.