PAPER BAG Junk Journal TUTORIAL (Step-by-step DIY)

Transform those paper bags into something beautiful!!
TIMESTAMPS
1:48 Paper Bag prep
3:18 Decorative/Scrapbook paper prep
7:50 Gluing Decorative paper on Paper Bag
11:16 Front piece, Back piece and Closure Prep
13:58 Adding Closure, Front and Back pieces
18:53 Signature Prep
28:43 Embellishing - First Stage
35:22 Binding
40:16 Embellishing - Second Stage
50:40 Flip Through of completed project
51:42 Screenshot opportunity
52:04 See ya later, alligator
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[@sharoncooper9593]

I seriously love everything you create. I love how you don't waste our time by speeding up the mundane processes and yet showing in detail how to make everything! You are sooooo organized and neat and tidy. I just can't say enough nice things about your videos. Thank you 💖

[@TreasureBooks]

Thank you so much! I really appreciate that Sharon :)

[@BonesAndButtons]

Couldn’t have put it better myself!

[@lericamims]

Very well said. Her voice is beautiful too!

[@JessClarkArt]

@@lericamims yes! 💯

[@JessClarkArt]

💯 agree! Very well said.

[@MyCreativeMesses]

I just found you and I love ALL of the tutorials that I have watched so far! Thank you!

[@AshP4113]

The attention to detail down to the thread on the same side is amazing! My perfectionist tendencies would do the same thing. Looks so nice and professional 😊

[@ssimmons5298]

I love how you lost everything to use and make it easier !!! Not many do that!!! You stand out among so many!!!

[@TreasureBooks]

Thank you so much ❤️

[@19sman74]

I sew and quilt so I thought I would tell you, that you are going around the corners of your sewing very properly❤ such beautiful work, thank you for sharing your talent and making such a wonderful tutorial

[@Judy-yg7on]

I liked that you did a flip through at the beginning to decide if we want to continue through the tutorial! I did continue...thank you!

[@MariMejia-z5w]

You're so inspiring. Now I can't just throw away anything. Every paper bag, carton, tag, ribbon, fabric cutout, earns a second look and stashed. Thank you for being so generous.

[@jodymcknight187]

Lol yes I did also. But now have wayyyyy so much have to cut down but the waiste is killing me 😂

[@betssteenkamp1773]

If you are a teacher, how fortunate your students are! You do everything in such a calm and enjoyable way. It does however remain a challenge to set time aside to do it - but please, yóú must always keep teaching

[@TreasureBooks]

Thank you so much!!! I am not a teacher, but I do get those comments a lot :) Which is interesting, as I am generally a very impatient person :)

[@elisabethblaue9852]

You make the most beautiful Journals I´ve seen so far. So thank you for showing us all your tricks and methods and your special taste. All I saw, searching for ideas, was more vintage, more cute, more full, more beads, more ribbons, more ... - just too "more". I like it, that you left over enough space to write. Who wants more, can add more. Today I found your chanel and watched sooooo many of your wonderful videos. Now I have soooo much new ideas, that I can work on it for a year or more.

[@TreasureBooks]

Ooooh Thank you so much Elisabeth!!

[@krisyallowega5487]

I have enjoyed your tutorials immensely. I don't necessarily have "junk" to make a journal of. It is a collection of recipes that my Mum has kept over the last 60 or so years. They have been stored in shoe boxes; everything from handwritten recipe cards , to magazine articles, newspaper articles, specialty books. Each box is for either baking or cooking. Mum is losing interest in preparing things and just wants to pitch all of them in the recycling bin. Me, this is my Mum's Legacy, I want to keep those little notes & scrbbles . Something that is not fancy, pristine, or tidy. I want to keep those stained, grease marked cards a little longer and not in an old box.

[@mimimd9652]

This would be an amazing journal, Krisy! You could include pictures of what your mom made alongside the recipe in your journal. Such a great idea!

[@rhondaeaton4708]

Hands down, the best demonstration of any junk journal I’ve ever seen. Thank you for taking the time to give such details to us newbies! Absolutely gorgeous.

[@maritimepost8110]

I’m the worst sewer ever… my sew lines are all over the place ugh. I wish I had your perfection… ❤️

[@tinaluu9810]

Simply spectacular and magnificent. Thanks for sharing this tutorial with us. 💖💖🌹💗🌸🌟🌞👍🌝

[@nikidejeu2888]

Just found you today and already watched a few videos...i love how you marry paper, plastic, sewing...etc. Then using up all scraps you have is right up my alley 😃. Thanks for the new ideas!

[@amber7ison]

Thank you for being clear and concise. So many other channels ramble & repeat themselves, you explain as you do it and everything is easy to see. Love it!

[@TreasureBooks]

Thank you Amber ❤️

[@iramarif_]

just found your channel and already in love with, 2 hours and i am watching your videos, i am also a crafter

[@TreasureBooks]

Awesome! Thank you!

[@meganowens8962]

Hi, I have only just found junk journals, you have inspired me so much. Yesterday I watched your 10 questions. Your story touched me so much, you beautiful, breave and creative soul. Thankyou for all your beautiful jounals and tutorials🙏

[@ritabjerstedt7386]

It is the best step by step and the why doing this or that along the way .love your teaching

[@TreasureBooks]

Thanks so much!

[@junesimonek5581]

very well done lady another favorite love love love it

[@TreasureBooks]

Thank you 🥰

[@giuliahcoelho]

The best tutorial. Wonderfullll. Thanks

[@TreasureBooks]

Thank you so much 😊

[@tieskeellis8531]

Natasha is in the house Again ❤️❤️❤️

[@lynnmartin5141]

I will watch this one over and over, great tutorial. Thank you xx😁🧡❤️

[@TreasureBooks]

Awesome! Thank you so much!!

[@lericamims]

Your teaching style is fantastic!

[@leettajyarlot1444]

Excellent instructional video. Your instructions written out is the best idea I've seen on KZbin and I've watched hundreds of them. Your verbal instructions are excellent, too. Thanks so much for sharing. ❤

[@TreasureBooks]

Glad it was helpful! Thank you Leetta!!

[@CarolDoyle-p3l]

Wow! I can't wait to start my first junk journal!

[@maryvillegas6556]

Not only are you teaching me to be creative, you are also teaching see beauty in all around us. Luv it. Thank you.

[@ArteConClase]

I LOVE this journal so mucho ❤️ Thanks for sharing!!!! 😍🤗😍🤗😍🤗

[@irissedavalladao4336]

Hi I am from Brazil. Your work is very beautiful! I like so much!!!! Thanks!!!

[@TreasureBooks]

Thank you so much 😀

[@michelecrevecoeur5670]

I'm sincerely a great fan of your creativities ! All is very beautyfull and your explications are very clear. Thank you so much ! 👏🇩🇪Belgium

[@TreasureBooks]

Thanks so much 😊

[@susanfelicissimo7028]

You have an amazing creativity talent. I strive to do what you do.

[@starbright1256]

A big thank you. So enjoy your channel. I'm going to be trying a few of your ideas. I just love them all. 💕

[@lillianbarksdale6029]

I love ur channel an everything u do an ur story I panic when I can’t find you

[@TreasureBooks]

Thank you so much!!

[@chrissyluna8183]

I'm learning to make journals and you ma'am make it look so easy.

[@TreasureBooks]

Thank you so much Chrissy! Happy crafting :)

[@mafoster4393]

Thorough and beautiful, thank you

[@susanmary4752]

It's taken me a couple of days to watch this as I was working along with you. Oh my gosh how much fun this was. Especially with your brilliant guidance!! You are simply amazing and create such beautiful art.

[@TreasureBooks]

Thank you so much Susan!! I'm so glad you worked along with me :) Thank you

[@wordscrafter]

Excellent tutorial and adorable journal!!!

[@TreasureBooks]

Thank you so much!

[@laurawallace8094]

You. Are really easy to follow. Thank you so very very much!! Can’t wait to make this!

[@TreasureBooks]

Thank you Laura!!

[@phyllisknoll4950]

Natasha, by far, you are the most creative and patient instructor in all the world. I appreciate the time you take to bring your artistic talents to all. Thank you from the bottom of my heart.❤

[@123uschie]

Always beautiful Natasha.TFS will definitely try this one!

[@TreasureBooks]

Thanks so much 😊 Have fun :)

[@lynnblair9320]

Thank you for sharing your wonderful tutorials!

[@TreasureBooks]

Glad you like them! Thank you Lynn :)

[@tarmavaughan7578]

I just made one. Took me about 3 hours. It makes a quick and easy gift.

[@-de7sd]

Precioso trabajo !!!! Muchas gracias por dedicarnos tiempo y compartir . Un saludo desde Castellón de la plana comunidad Valenciana en España. 🌻🌻🌻💚😘😘

[@TreasureBooks]

Thank you so much Maria :)

[@babe6987]

I have seen someone make journals like this years ago and can not find it. Now people have made detailed journals that you can't even write in. But this is exactly what I've been looking for. Thank you.

[@sharonfimpel7447]

I like your accent. I like it when you organize your work ahead of time, so that you dont waste your time and that teaches us how not to wate ours. Plus you dont ramble on. You keep on point. You are just about the only person I watch to learn new ideas about junk journaling. Keep going. I really enjoy watching your tutorials.

[@TreasureBooks]

Thank you very much!

[@donnacarraway9182]

Thank you! This is such a great tutorial just to keep on hand to refer back to if we need a little help!!

[@mamazue1]

Thanks! I really enjoy your precise videos. So beautiful and doable for a 79 year old old lady. Fondly, Sue Reed. 🇺🇸 USA

[@TreasureBooks]

Thank you so very much 🤗 I appreciate your comment and your donation ❤️

[@conniec4629]

I love this journal!!!

[@Jana-TheCraftyGambler]

Blades are so expensive, I found out the hard way that the cheaper off brands from Amazon are not worth any savings you may have. I just buy them in bulk from Amazon and really try to get as much use out of them as possible. It is so nice to watch your tutorials because you explain your reasoning as to why you do something and you explain things in a way that it isn’t boring and there is no extra talking that will take away from what you are doing. So many youtubers get to talking and forget that they are supposed to be doing a tutorial. So thank you! Have a great rest of the weekend.

[@TreasureBooks]

Heheh thank you so much! I get frustrated with random talking too (in "real" life too) so I try to always stay on point :)

[@diannewalker170]

LOVE your videos. Excellent easy to follow instruction, very professional, not searching for items ..conversational without personal chitchat, you keep it about the project. You are number ONE in my favorite videos!!!

[@cheriholman2892]

This bag journal is very artistic and appealing. Excited to use materials that are on hand! Yes!

[@TreasureBooks]

Thank you so much Cheri, I'm so glad you like it :)

[@dianasue5566]

Seriously, you are the best

[@TreasureBooks]

Thank you Diana :)

[@hummerklein2567]

Lovely done Please keep sharing this with us Hugs and God bless

[@TreasureBooks]

Thank you so much!

[@ColorfulMess]

You deserve a million subscribers 👏 ❤️ really amazing

[@TreasureBooks]

Thank you 🙏

[@gutedingehabenseele9210]

Ich schaue Deine Videos aus Deutschland. Mein Englisch ist nicht das Beste - aber du sprichst so deutlich und nicht zu schnell das ich fast alles verstehe. Und das was ich nicht verstehe, zeigst du perfekt. DANKE 🥰

[@mistyday269]

Great tutorial! These are adorable!💫♥️

[@TreasureBooks]

Thank you so much 😊

[@AmeliasMiMi]

You are just simply Amazing!! Thanks so much!

[@TreasureBooks]

Thank you Jennifer!!

[@bextermonkey246]

LOVE YOUR INSPIRATION!

[@millennialscribbles]

Thanks Natasa your videos are very inspirational

[@TreasureBooks]

Thank you so much

[@tessasalkil7742]

Thank you so much for all the wonderful videos. I have learned so much from you. I have purchased everything I need to begin my first journal. Thanks for all your help. You are truly an inspiration. Texas Usa

[@TreasureBooks]

I'm so glad Tessa, have fun!!!

[@julierbrtsn60]

Really beautiful journals 🌈

[@TreasureBooks]

Thank you so much!

[@debm460]

Excellent tutorial and you are very generous with your knowledge and time. I love that you aren’t selling supplies and pushing products. Your demos are approachable and uses stuff that would be thrown away. The world is more beautiful with lovely, handmade journals. Thank you 🇨🇦❤️😘👏👍

[@TreasureBooks]

Thank you so much Deb :)

[@rachelcoloradomy3kidz778]

I'm here 9/27/21 I am so inspired and excited for this tutorial and excited to get started! Tfs 😘

[@JunkJournalJoy]

Another great tutorial 😄! Very beautiful 🤗

[@TreasureBooks]

Thanks so much 😊

[@JunkJournalJoy]

Treasure Books 😄❤️

[@skc921art]

Love watching your videos. I've learned so much🥰

[@TreasureBooks]

Thank you so much 😊

[@linette146]

Absolutely love it! Thank you for sharing 🤍

[@TreasureBooks]

Thank you ❤️

[@dianneeverett1633]

Very nice. Great instructions.

[@TreasureBooks]

Thank you Dianne!

[@marelisaromero4986]

I love your videos!!! Step by step great for newbies like me. Thank you!

[@TreasureBooks]

Glad you like them! Thank you so much :)

[@helennelson3120]

Hi Natasa..hope you are well. ...wonderful tutorial...love it.....thank you so much for sharing....Blessings.

[@TreasureBooks]

Thank you so much!

[@lorreprentiss3604]

I have the picture of the little child sitting on the fence. I have it on my dresser. I received it when I was in junior high 46 years ago.

[@TreasureBooks]

Wow, thats so cool!!!

[@donnahess5274]

I'm making a junk journal for my daughter in law...new experience for me. You have helped me immensely when I feel overwhelmed and my brain shuts down. Keep the videos coming, you're doing a phenomenal job. Thank you from the bottom of my heart. God bless❤

[@TreasureBooks]

Thank you so much Donna :)

[@sandrachanko422]

I love these, I am going to make a few

[@jojeffers7416]

Love this!!! 🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰

[@lolitapoly123]

Beautiful.💖💖💖💖💖🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟

[@TreasureBooks]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@lindasparks7131]

Love this one!!

[@jodinpoupart5923]

It's beautiful!

[@artmusketeers3377]

Thank you very much for all your videos and your instruction! I am new at this and I am so excited about the basic things I can use. :)

[@TreasureBooks]

Wonderful!

[@NusratJahan-pn7hk]

I am in love with your work 🤗

[@TreasureBooks]

Thank you so much 😀

[@melindareynolds7867]

Very through tutorial. Beautiful job. Thank you.

[@TreasureBooks]

Glad it was helpful! Thank you :)

[@ivyseabreeze]

Your tutorials are amazing. You are a great instructor.

[@tonguepetals]

It would make sense to take little tag of some sort and place it on the book cover so that you have something to glue the ribbon to, take another thin tag and sandwich the ribbon between it and then apply your book plate over top. Any piece of think paper would work. It won’t add bulk and it would be an additional bit of reinforcement for the ribbons. Option B apply fabritack or other glue to ribbon and allow it to dry and then glue the ribbon down. Final option, run a couple of stitches through the glued down paper tag and through the ribbon as well. Just some ideas.

[@lericamims]

Your work is very beautiful and inspiring!

[@deloraaustin4507]

I love any kind of journals/notebooks made from paper bags or envelopes. My favorite is an added hand made postcard. Thank you for sharing all of your awesome details to this junk journal.

[@TreasureBooks]

Thank you so much Delora :)

[@MsLinda165]

I'm amazed at your talent. I've been watching since March, during lockdown, thinking I'll do this. Even if I never do, I watch all your posts.

[@TreasureBooks]

Thank you so much Linda! You should dive right into it 😊

[@Feeoryne]

Thank you Natasha!! You are such a great instructor!!! Great video!!

[@suzyemery]

All I can say is, just WOW, Natasa! Love this! I was wondering, if you are, or ever have been a school teacher? Because you explain things so very well...!! Perfectly described, and perfectly demonstrated, too!! And just love the fact that you have your step by steps written down for us!! Great tutorial, as always!! Thanks for everything you do!! Much love 💕 Suzy

[@TreasureBooks]

Thank you so much Suzy!! Amazingly, I have been asked that question before, and no I am not a school teacher. I always thought I don't have enough patience to teach anyone anything, but I learned through this youtube channel, as well as recent home schooling I had to do with my kids because of Covid, that I'm not so bad at explaining things hehe. Thank you so much Suzy for all of your support, always watching, commenting, I just want you to know that it means so much to me and always makes my day!

[@suward7377]

Suzy Emery z

[@gillianmilburn3712]

I agree, I've only just discovered your channel a few days ago and I love it. Normally, I don't have the patience to watch videos because people go on about unrelated things or drag them out. I love that I can see the list and order of things in writing. I've just watched part of this in silence while babysitting my granddaughter and I understand everything as you're so clear. And I love that you're in Australia too. I discovered 2 other stores from one of your videos and I purchased done items. I'm so excited to start in this adventure.

[@dominiquepean2245]

J adore ce que vous faites merci beaucoup

[@colleendeloach6484]

Excellent tutorial!

[@TreasureBooks]

Thank you so much Colleen!!

[@KraftingwithToni]

Love this! Also love the pen lol I have a couple that are similar from my local dollar store 😂🥰🥰👍🏼

[@kimbailey5129]

I love how you are very neat with your work I am very much the same it makes a very real difference xx

[@TreasureBooks]

Thanks so much 😊

[@elizabethflorez2372]

❤hello love. I’m looking forward to making these with you. 🎉

[@carolanglemyer]

I Like the way you tell how. to do things

[@Kim-n-Brian]

Beautiful!

[@shelleynobleart]

I like the style of your journals. Raw and pleasing.

[@TreasureBooks]

Thank you so much Shelley :)

[@sallytan3088]

Natasha, you are incredibly gifted. Thank you for sharing your gift. I hope to embark in this journey and bless others with what I learned from you. Keep at it. Thank you.

[@TreasureBooks]

Thank you so much Sally !

[@JunkJournalTreasures]

Great video! Love the faux belly band idea! Adorable journal 💕

[@TreasureBooks]

Thanks so much! 😊

[@sylviegrondin4426]

Merci pour toutes ces idées.

[@amyjo1293]

Thank you for your step to step teaching. Love it. I will put my pages together without anxiety.

[@TreasureBooks]

Thank you so much Amy. Have fun!

[@yvonnetucker1416]

BEAUTIFUL

[@TreasureBooks]

Thank you! 😊

[@josievanotterlo5191]

There are not enough words to express my gratitude to and for you. Brilliant tutorial...as always. I always feel as if my spirit has had a therapy session of the best kind: ART, when I watch you tutorials. And your voice has such a calming effect with your beautiful accent. I love the way you say paper: pie-puh...Thank you Natasha for always bringing joy and creativity in my life. Continually looking forward to your generous shares.

[@TreasureBooks]

Thank you so much Josie, you made me smile :) I appreciate that, especially in this crazy situation we are witnessing now.

[@vickiedavis7309]

Beautiful thanks for sharing!

[@TreasureBooks]

Thanks for watching Vickie!