Dark Academia Journal - with Enchanted Fairy Accents

Welcome back Odd Flock!
This journal has been such a labor of love! I am very excited to share this with you all and I hope the new owner is as happy as I am! This book is dark academia theme with hints of dark fairy magic! 🧚🏽‍♂️ I am so pleased with the way these themes look together in the end! Hope you enjoy!
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[@hangingoutwithnanajacobson7582]

I feel depressed and almost dead in terms of creativity. I seem to have lost my own motivation to create on my own. I am in my 70s and a newbie to junk journaling and how can I ever have the time to develop the imagination and creativity that you have shown with this journal. This is the kind of journal I want to create…you touch my heart with what you have done. Thank you. ❤❤❤

[@jengriffiths7460-j6s]

Please don’t feel depressed. It makes me feel sad when I know you can make a journal. Don’t start with a large journal as shown here, but go smaller. This is how I started and I’m not young anymore. Take inspiration from others on KZbin but make their ideas your own. Best wishes! 😘

[@PinkOddBird]

😔😔Ahh this makes me feel so sad, here's what I have to say in response. I think it's great that you have taken to junk journals! Besides creating some there's a host of other benefits. It's relaxing, it's self expression and you get to make something special and one of a kind! And don't worry about not having the time to "develop" - your special spark is already there, inside of you! So grab some paper and scissors and wake it up! Create from what is within you!! I truly appreciate the kind words and I hope you will take heed of mine and throw caution to the wind - and create! ❤️ Have fun dear friend!

[@PinkOddBird]

@@jengriffiths7460-j6s this is very sweet and sage advice Jen! ❤️ Thank you!

[@hangingoutwithnanajacobson7582]

I don’t know if this is where I respond to those who responded to my comment but here goes…@PinkOddBird, @jengriffiths, having reread my comment it sounds a little morose if you don’t know me so I apologize! I love your responses, it is good advice, and my sadness comes and goes, it is here and gone fleetingly as I sometimes reflect upon my mortality. At my age that is normal. Because I was a very creative younger person and a hard life got in the way, I also sometimes reflect on the “could have been” and “might have been “ moments of my life. I have just discovered junk journaling and it brings up so much for me, I have discovered it is something I wish I had throughout my life. I have a list of about 20 different themed journals I want to make and of course the list keeps growing as I watch more videos. So all you lovely people keep creating and keep inspiring others with your work. You will find in later years that you will be so glad and grateful that you did. And I will keep watching, and encouraging others the best I can, and gathering materials to make my own journals. One day I will have a completed journal to share. ❤️❤️❤️

[@jengriffiths7460-j6s]

@@hangingoutwithnanajacobson7582 I would love for you to keep in touch with me

[@LedgerAndLace]

WOW, April! That spine! BEAUTIFUL work and I am sure it will be cherished!

[@PinkOddBird]

Thank you kindly! I was struggling deciding what to add on that spine! Haha! ❤️

[@lotusandnightshade]

That is so huge and absolutely jam-packed with so much work, love, beauty, and loads of magic!!

[@PinkOddBird]

Thank you so much for the kind words! 🖤🖤

[@releasethecraftin]

Whew! This is a biggie! She came out amazing! So much of that ol' extra special April razzle dazzle! I love all the ephemera you made for this one! Great work dude❤❤❤

[@PinkOddBird]

Thank you and thanks for all the encouragement and tips along the way! And the 📃 made the filling it a breeze! Thank you 🙏🏽 🫶🏽

[@hangingoutwithnanajacobson7582]

No fair! I really want this journal! You tempt us so much with your wonderful creations.❤❤❤❤

[@PinkOddBird]

Thays so sweet of you! ❤️ Thank you so much for the kind words! I appreciate you saying that! ❤️

[@annariginalmake]

Oooh. Looking forward to watching this- I LOVE dark academia music. X

[@PinkOddBird]

I'll have to check some music out! Thank you so much 🥰

[@sharonm9890]

Talk about putting your heart in your work! April, what a fabulous work of art. By the way your hands and nails are so pretty. Have a wonderful day and thank you so much for sharing this. ❤

[@PinkOddBird]

Sharon! Thank you so much for the kind words! I really do appreciate that! I'm so glad you enjoyed this one! Take care until next time! ❤️

[@cherbowman]

April…I have no words! This one is an enormous stunner!! I am always blown away by your creativity! 🥰💕

[@PinkOddBird]

Thank you so much for the kind words! ❤️

[@craftylore8417]

Holy Lord!!!!!! Now this is the epitome of a TRUE, beastly beauty!!!!! This book is absolutely outstanding with your creative craftiness!!!! How I wish to God that I was the unbelievably lucky owner of this gorgeous journal!!! I’m feeling such a stab of envy of this owner, that it nearly pains my greedy heart!!! lol. 😂😂😂 April, you are indeed a master crafter!!!!! And I’m so full of inspiration right now!!! I don’t even know how you’re gonna top off this beauty!!! Truly awe-inspiring!!!

[@PinkOddBird]

Well sweet one thank you so much for this tremendous compliment! That's exactly how I feel about your creations and creative mind! I absolutely adore everything that you make so thank you so much for saying these kind words! I I'm sure you have something really good over there Brewing on your crafting table! And I can't wait to see what it will be! ❤️ Thank youuuuu 🫶🏽

[@craftywabbit9547]

Love those tiny books you've made and tucked into this massive tome! Tfs

[@PinkOddBird]

They are such a contrast! Haha! Thank you so much! ❤️

[@tonyasamuels3411]

Girl, this journal is beautiful and so huge! I am always amazed when I see how big the spine is beautiful😍

[@PinkOddBird]

The spine is like the same size as the dang cover 💀💀😂😂 Thank you so much Tonya! ❤️

[@harmonyscreations3289]

Eight signatures has got to be a record! It's beautiful. 😊

[@PinkOddBird]

I'm trying to think back! I can't remember if I have done 8 before this!? 😱🫨😱Thank you so much sweetness! 🫶🏽

[@CheleinSF]

WoWzEr!!! That book is incredible🌻🫶❤️

[@PinkOddBird]

Thank you kindly! ❤️

[@roseanndeighan5872]

Hi April 👋🏽 Good to see this biggy, love your style ❤

[@PinkOddBird]

Thank you kindly! ❤️

[@belladonnabookworks2278]

Wow!! No wonder we haven't seen you lately! That is incredible. So much inspiration there. Once again thanks for sharing your art with us. 😍😍

[@PinkOddBird]

Been buried below a mountain of paper lol! Thank you so much Robin! ❤️

[@artfulyama9071]

That is a SPECTACULAR journal! OMG! It is totally amazing. Lucky person who will own this will really enjoy this!

[@PinkOddBird]

Ahh thank you so much for the kind words! I appreciate you taking the time to watch! ❤️

[@ReneesatItAgain]

April, this book IS Masterpiece!! And as always in your work .. unpredictable!! Your art never ceases to mesmerize!! ... and I certainly remember the Potucalope!! LOL! Digging 2.0 too! Thank you for sharing your art! 💜❤!!

[@PinkOddBird]

😂 😂 Taking it back to the og days haha! Thank you so much for the kind words I always appreciate you to the Moon and back! ❤️

[@thebookvandalshop5592]

LOVE this!! You can really see how much thought and work you put into this! Ahh-mazing!

[@PinkOddBird]

Thank you so much Dawn! It was a mega project for sure! ❤️

[@debbiebreen6276]

Wowee this is journal is incredible. With the cover, what did you use to make this cover so stiff and sturdy. I have trouble with my journals not being strong enough to handle so many signatures. Love this journal so much, you are very talented.

[@GoddessTheOldeGodd]

April! How inspiring and absolutely magical. 👑🙏🏽👑

[@PinkOddBird]

Thank you kindly my friend! ❤️

[@EmeraldMommasCreations]

Love this! What a huge journal 😮 that spine is preposterous in the best way possible

[@PinkOddBird]

You said it perfectly! Thank you so much 🥰

[@christellec7420]

🤯 blown away! It’s monumental ! Epic! Love your cover especially it really looks like an old book. I can’t imagine the amount of time you spent on this beauty. What an amazing journal ! Thanks for sharing

[@PinkOddBird]

It took me a longgggg time haha! But I'm so happy with the results! Thank you so much for the kind words I appreciate you taking the time to watch! ❤️

[@brookemarsing3293]

Oh my gosh! I love this one so much! Fantastic job, April!!! ❤️❤️

[@PinkOddBird]

Thank you so much Brooke! ❤️

[@misskit866]

Beautiful! Surprises on every page and very creative. Thanks for sharing.

[@PinkOddBird]

Thank you so much 🥰

[@mugglewitch75]

So pretty! Big journals are so fun to make. Have a great day!

[@PinkOddBird]

Thank you so much 🥰

[@belyndarecycleart9751]

Bonjour April 🙂🇨🇦 Woow very nice fatty Art book it is absolutly magnifique, like everything else you create 👌

[@PinkOddBird]

Thank you so much for the kind words sweet friend! ❤️

[@lisawagner6076]

Wow! What a journal!! I love this one.

[@PinkOddBird]

Thank you so much 🥰

[@mariannaosinski4297]

Holy smokes Batman! That is one hell of a journal! As that other commenter said: How i wish this were mine! Its just amazing! Ive made journals in the past for people, but none like this! Im not in the business of it though im not that good. Im going to watch those other videos of how you made some of the emphemera! I want to learn how to make that triangle pocket thingy with the name i cant pronounce! Well done! 😊

[@PinkOddBird]

😂 😂 😂 Po-tuc-elope ahaha! And of course you can create something like this you absolutely have it inside of you! You can do it! I hope that you will be able to have some fun making some crafty element! Thank you so much as always my friend! ❤️

[@mariannaosinski4297]

@PinkOddBird Oh I'll just call it either the cantaloupe pocket or the antelope pocket. The names people come up with for everything . Those annoying drug commercials that come on every 5 seconds - How or where in blazes do they come up with these names of those drugs 😒 🤣

[@PinkOddBird]

@@mariannaosinski4297 😂😂😂 That works too!

[@zenathesassycrafter8240]

Wow shes a Big one! Awesome job on this April.

[@PinkOddBird]

Thank you so much 🥰

[@donnamarks9799]

Absolutely gorgous journal. 😍

[@PinkOddBird]

Thank you! ❤️

[@therenaissancesquirrel6164]

Such a beauty! What an inspiration ❤

[@PinkOddBird]

Thank you 🙏🏽 🫶🏽

[@roslynparshall7167]

Absolutely love!!!

[@PinkOddBird]

Thank you so much 🥰

[@tammydouglas1012]

So beautiful

[@PinkOddBird]

Thank you so much 🥰

[@keenDesign64]

WAAA... a whopper and a beauty ❤❤❤❤

[@PinkOddBird]

Thank you so much 🥰

[@michellerobinson8344]

Beautiful and quality as usual April .. cheers Michelle qld Australia

[@PinkOddBird]

Hey Michelle! Thank you so much! ❤️

[@MagnoliaFairyTale]

Such a pretty one, tfs

[@PinkOddBird]

Thank you kindly! ❤️

[@pookiejohnson1249]

Amazing job ❤❤❤

[@PinkOddBird]

Thank you! ❤️

[@ChescaXanCreates]

Ohhhh my 🖤🖤🖤🖤

[@PinkOddBird]

Thank youuuuu 🫶🏽

[@jackiemee1807]

😅hi i have made a forest journl with a6 inch spine with over 400 pages its massive love yours by the way

[@PinkOddBird]

That's amazing! Thank you so much for hanging out to watch! ❤️