3 Fast and Easy Pockets for Junk Journals - Perfect for Beginners

[@janetolson147]

I see this video was made 2 years ago. I want to thank you so much. I’m new to all of this at the age of 64 and these pockets are so easy to make for me now.

[@janicechroman8305]

First time on your site but I subscribed right away for one thing because you got right to crafting . A lot times I watch crafters and they take forever it seems to start a tutorial. Also I love what you do . Can’t wait to try all these pockets . Thank you .

[@welcome12ization]

Yes my thoughts too.

[@3rscrafting]

Hello from America !!! Oh, my goodness, what a great project !!!! The other night I know I spent more than 30 minutes trying to remember how to do a triple fold pocket. But I was watching reruns of Criminal Minds and this guy was just killing everybody in sight, and not in a nice way, so instead of me blaming it on the fact that I'm old, and like my waistline, my memory isn't what it used to be, I chose to blame it on the fact I was distracted by all that killing !! My son says I'm not funny, so sorry. But I stopped the video, printed off a double sided sheet of paper and made the first pocket, but the larger first piece you fold, I cut that off about a half inch from the fold and glued that down, and then used the opposite pattern face up and glued it on the lower left hand front for another pocket -- but I'm over the moon on your circle pocket. That is so incredibly clever. I love how the little flaps fold over to become pockets, and then the cute little envelope pockets. I'd forgotten all about those. KZbin just populated your channel right now for the first time, and for you having to suffer through my long winded comments, I liked and subscribed. Happy crafting. Thank you so much for uploading this video. and sharing. I'm working on a 4th of July journal right now, and putting these in there as flip outs, so you can have some secret journaling space behind it. I use circle stuff around the house to outline around, too. Years ago I paid like 15 dollars at Michaels for a Martha Stewart circle maker, and now they sell 'em for about two bucks on temu ..... Best regards, Patricia

[@blossomandinspire]

Theses are all so adorable! Thank you so much for sharing. Sometimes I feel like I overcomplicate what I want to do in my journals and that isn’t fun. These sweet easy pockets really help to get the creative juices flowing and they are fun to make.

[@RachandBellaCrafts]

Yes I sometimes make the job seem harder in my head, these simple projects are great to bring us back to inspiration xxx

[@bettymetz3746]

First time saving a video!! Very helpful make of cute useful pockets! Blessings from Betty in Ohio.

[@hilarymerola11]

I’m so glad I found this! Your instructions are so clear that I can actually do these. Thanks so much!

[@mariastephens9441]

Love that itty bitty one!

[@booksbyburk]

I love the cover-inside and out

[@RachandBellaCrafts]

Thank you Cindy, and thanks for watching xxx

[@jesseb5112]

Thank you!! I am working on my first junk journals as a gift. I put in, and filled, your first pocket yesterday. I will be making the pockets from circles too.

[@createwithpamela]

Cute pockets, Rach! It's great to re-visit old friends. Thanks for the reminder ... off to make a bunch of these pockets! 😊

[@RachandBellaCrafts]

You are so welcome!

[@dianalong6900]

Easy and so cute. You did a good job teaching a beginner

[@sylviak9808]

I AM a beginner and these ARE easy to do! But they look complicated like from a pro. Thank you so very much! I am looking forward to make some of my own 🙂

[@RockyRoadCreationsbyDiana]

I'm in love with that paper you used for the circle one.

[@RachandBellaCrafts]

Oh thank you, I think that's our Inspire Dragonfly kit.xxx

[@JohannesJunkJournalLife]

I always forget to make floating pockets! That’s crafting at its best. ❤️

[@barbiesartisticexpression8318]

Great Ideas Rach! Always looking for fun pockets. Tell your Mom Hi, Hugs, Barbie

[@RachandBellaCrafts]

Thank you Barbie. I hope you are well xxx

[@39Bosski]

Just what I was looking for! Nice and simple but look great!

[@creativecards4u]

Thanks 😀👍🤩 I really liked the way you used the single sided pages. The small circles are adorable 🥰 😇🌷

[@janmarch5039]

Love these little pockets….what a great way to dress up a mini album!! Thanks!

[@RachandBellaCrafts]

Thank you Jan xxx

[@heatherb7491]

Amazing pockets, love the circle one. Xx

[@RachandBellaCrafts]

Thanks Heather xxx

[@margaretashton2548]

What a fab idea to make beautiful little pockets. I'm just starting out on my junk journal adventure so all these things are new to me. But I think even I will be able to make these as I collect some supplies together. Blessings

[@RachandBellaCrafts]

That's great to hear Margaret! xxx

[@minkgin3370]

These are great ideas for my first Junk Journal, which I am about a third of the way through. I can’t wait to make them…..you make it look easy, so here goes.x

[@user-mv9tt4st9k]

The circle pocket is wonderful.

[@RachandBellaCrafts]

Thank you xx

[@gers9224]

That second one is brilliant!

[@margaretgoertz8751]

Live these ideas for pockets. When making circles, I love using my Martha Stewart circle maker. It is flexible allowing 4 inches to 12 inches and partial sizes in between. It is easy storing as well.

[@RachandBellaCrafts]

Oh that sounds like a great tool to have, will check it out Thank you xxx

[@sherreeowens9075]

I enjoyed watching this learned something new Thank You for sharing

[@RachandBellaCrafts]

Thank you for watching Sherree :) xxx

[@marusnak1113]

Love the dragonfly version!!!! So neat! Thank you.

[@deborahbyronleffler8196]

Brilliant on the circle pocket ...I just got a ton of cut out 4” circles from a friend...looks like I need to do a mass make ! Thank you!

[@RachandBellaCrafts]

Wow sounds like perfect timing to me!! Have fun Deborah with your mass make xxx

[@TheOldladyB]

I just discovered your channel so am slowly going through your videos. I love the circle pocket.

[@lenoreschurman5139]

So many great ideas. Thank you Rachel.

[@JoyfulMakesandFinds]

Just what I needed. Thanks!

[@crafti.louisecreates6824]

Love these pockets!

[@BeGratefulDaily]

Love these pockets! Lovely!

[@AmyKreckman]

These are wonderful!

[@fofusmas2684]

Me encanta esa idea 💡,es genial 😍

[@pamminevins8097]

Loved all these ideas! Can’t wait to try them out. Thanks for sharing your creativity.

[@RachandBellaCrafts]

Thank you Pammi xxx

[@Virginie.Bergar.artist]

Awesome I was looking for different options to make pockets . Thank you 🙏

[@RachandBellaCrafts]

Glad it was helpful! Thanks Virginie xxx

[@justineeyereese]

These are brilliant and perfect for my penpal letters! Thank you for thisss! ❤️ amazing work!

[@meosian1416]

Fantastic pockets 💜 thank you xx

[@mariapatriciachavez214]

👍

[@patriciazilius2289]

Beautiful. Thanks for sharing

[@marianne57]

Hello - a new subscriber here. So nice to meet you. Your instructions are so easy to follow. I’m excited to start watching all of your videos. ❤️🤗

[@bonnienevills401]

Love your pockets TFS Hugs Bonnie

[@RachandBellaCrafts]

Thanks so much

[@kimlauritzen5896]

Thank you…love learning from you!

[@RachandBellaCrafts]

You are so welcome! xxx

[@craftyplanner]

How fabulous!! Tfs

[@Freedom27401]

These are great! Thanks 😊

[@RachandBellaCrafts]

Glad you like them!

[@ladydragonflydesigns]

I love it!!! Working on a journal now, popped on your video and crafted right along with you. Now I have cute pockets to put in my journal. Thank you for sharing and the inspiration!!💖💖

[@velvetspicer1962]

Wonderful, fun tutorial! Thanks so much!

[@RachandBellaCrafts]

Glad you enjoyed it! Thank you for watching xx

[@boynecitygrl49]

So cute!! Just started a new journal and these are perfect. Thank you ❤❤❤

[@lisameeks5991]

Thank you! I love these pockets. I'm super new and this is wonderful!

[@bekkiwampler9016]

I am so glad I found ur channel!! And I sure hope that I can find those beautiful digital of urs ...i am in LOVE!!!

[@RachandBellaCrafts]

I hope so too! Thanks so much Bekki. xxx

[@BlackDogDesigns]

Great pocket ideas and very nicely explained! Thank you for sharing and new subscriber here 👋

[@denisejunkjournalsuk7648]

Perfect timing. I’m just about to mass make an assortment of pockets 👍♥️

[@RachandBellaCrafts]

Have fun Denise, sounds like a fun afternoon xxx

[@iamsuzzie]

Wonderful, creative ideas

[@RachandBellaCrafts]

Thank you! 😊 xx

[@MsBchristian]

Fantastic

[@LindaMagruderArt]

New subbie here!! Thank you so much for sharing! I am going to try to make these.

[@RachandBellaCrafts]

Hi and Welcome Linda xxx

[@welcome12ization]

Really helpful and clear, thank you :)

[@vaniawhitfield6486]

Awesome

[@BrittanyLinger]

thanks for sharing! great ideas.

[@RachandBellaCrafts]

Thank you for watching xxx

[@liznystrom7898]

Great ideas!

[@RachandBellaCrafts]

Thank you! 😊

[@cristinamunster]

Pretty pockets :D

[@dandani2]

Lovely pockets.

[@fairy_faylynn9310]

Thank you so much for these ideas. Those are beautiful 😻

[@Hopefore1959]

Thank you

[@Maggiesplace48]

Love these pckets tfs Rachel...Kia Kaha...

[@RachandBellaCrafts]

Thank you xx

[@kv1815]

Wonderful! Thank you! Just bought one of your sets x

[@traciejowilliams4539]

I love these!!!

[@cassandrahaberern8333]

Hello, new subscriber here. I very much enjoyed this tutorial. I am in the U.S., and our standard paper measures 8.5 x 11 inches instead of 8.25 x 11.75. My question is will I still be able to do the second pocket with that size paper.

[@sherrikeyscsl]

What are you using to ink the edges?

[@4everpurplecreationslorell659]

Wonderful video, I love all the pockets, and the paper you used is gorgeous, i love the ne with the flowers and dragon flies, the big circle you made. I would love to know whos paper it is. xxLorelle

[@RachandBellaCrafts]

Hi Lorelle. Thank you for your comments. The papers with the dragonfly is one of my new kits called Inspiration. You can find it here at our Etsy shop. etsy.me/3bttlyg xxx

[@carolewhitephotographycaro1556]

Thanks so much for sharing, very inspirational especially as a novice! Love he paper on the second tutorial - can I ask where you got that from please? thank you again

[@jillstmichaels8708]

They look so pretty all dolled up!! So what are the measurements of an A-4 sheet of paper? I don't want to ruin a nice piece of paper. I want to make the second pocket. Thank you. 😄 EDIT I can't figure it out on my cutting board.

[@Rhonda.D.Wright]

Thank you for the beautiful tutorial and I absolutely love that blue double-sided paper in the last envelope you made.

[@RachandBellaCrafts]

Thank you so much Rhonda xxx

[@marcwheeler4406]

Your paper is so pretty do you remember the name of the pages or maker do you know what country makes the paper I mean manufacture in???would they be available in usa????

[@RachandBellaCrafts]

Hi thank you for watching. Some of the papers used in this video are from our Etsy shop. If you look in the description box there is a link. Many thanks. Xxx

[@brookematthews4431]

What a great idea. Thanks for sharing. May I ask where you get the brush to ink the edges? I have looked online and cant seem to find it. Is there a specific name? Newbie here thanks in advance

[@RachandBellaCrafts]

Hi the ink dobber is from Amazon Brooke. Thanks for watching xxx

[@brookematthews4431]

@@RachandBellaCrafts ohh thank you so much

[@Sunflowerz59]

what kind of paper are you using? Is it card stock?

[@renmaldita]

What is the ink and the sponge thing called? Is it available in the Philippines?

[@KraftyKelli19]

It’s a ink blender. I get mine from Amazon.

[@mariapatriciachavez2109]

❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@RachandBellaCrafts]

😘

[@priscillafriesen148]

😍

[@RachandBellaCrafts]

Xxx

[@kristinjacobsen3417]

Nice pockets and easy tutorial. I cringe when you used that nice book page as a glue mat. That diagram would make a cool pocket itself!

[@billienuhfer447]

👏👏👏💞👍👍👍

[@RachandBellaCrafts]

Thanks xx

[@April4YHWH]

Nice video, always good to go back to basics for refreshers. However, it is *common etiquette in the crafting world to give credit where credit is due and, while you did mention Kylie's cutting tips for circles, you failed to give her credit for the inspiration for the circle pocket she was doing a tutorial on in the same video where you mentioned the cutting tips she shared which you subsequently shared.* It is my personal practice to not subscribe to those who are blatantly remiss in giving credit.

[@leathacherry9330]

First time on your channel. Love the pockets you made. Sorry to complain but the audio as very poor. For us older folks we just can't hear well anyway. But I will be back.

[@Quasar1111]

I won't watch anything titled "fast and easy" ... it's an insult to the true artists who put their time and effort and skills into making works of art.

[@RachandBellaCrafts]

🤣. And yet you stopped by to leave me this comment. Thank you so much! Maybe if you had watched the video you would realise it’s not an insult to other artists but a springboard for beginners to learn techniques they may find daunting. We are ALL true artists, each of us different in our own approach. May I suggest rather than leave negative comments on hard working KZbinrs videos, you use your energy to do something worthwhile. I promise you, it will make you happier. Have a blessed day. Best wishes 😊

[@liznystrom7898]

Snotty remark is uncalled for.

[@barryloriekehler3143]

Love these pockets!

[@RachandBellaCrafts]

Thank you xx