Reference Journal for junk journals

[@rosalindfeemster8049]

Your journal is lovely. One would think you had been doing journals for many years.

[@teresawoodruff6444]

It was like watching my subscription list to KZbin, I knew all the names and some of the papers. Your journal is full of great ideas x

[@HandmadeJournalsbyFran2022]

Thank you 😊 I have watched so many great crafters and of course I have my favourites that I keep going back to. Enjoy your journey!

[@lindabartlett3397]

What a great idea. I am new to junk journaling and I’m overwhelmed with all the possibilities! I’ve tried many but tend to lose track of what I’ve done. Making a reference journal is my next project! Thanks for a great video. Keep posting!!

[@shennahull2183]

Beautiful! Thank you for sharing and Have a Beautiful Blessed Day!

[@lisaellingworth7317]

Brilliant video thanks for sharing

[@livingauthenticallyonmyownterm]

Marie-France, what a stunning journal of all your wonderful handmade goodies! I just started junk journaling myself and am where you were not knowing where a saved file goes, what a PDF or zip file are, what to make my ephemera with and why, and where to get pretty supplies so I can get started making pockets and belly bands and such. Now I need to buy a printer and am looking around for one that will print on many different types of papers. I hope one day to make these gorgeous memories like you have my friend. Thanks so much for sharing your hard work with us. Many blessings and big love from Canada 🇨🇦✨💕

[@HandmadeJournalsbyFran2022]

Thank you 😊 When I decided to get into this beautiful adventure, I did research on printers that would be low cost for printing all the papers I was planning on downloading. I went with an Ecotank and I just love it. The quality is perfect and hardly uses ink, best investment I made along with my sewing machine. Hugs from BC.

[@dorotheafinan2419]

Well done for only a short time journaling. So many differed to projects included here.

[@HandmadeJournalsbyFran2022]

Thank you. New to JJ but I have been scrapbooking for over twenty years, it helps a lot.

[@marmaz57]

A reference journal - such a brilliant idea! Thank you for sharing this wonderful journal.

[@captgray2000]

Great idea! Beautiful reference journal.

[@teresastevens2084]

Marie-France, I believe you have a wonderful sense of color and design. Your “firsts” were lovely! I’m so happy I found your channel on KZbin!

[@HandmadeJournalsbyFran2022]

Aww you’re so sweet 😊

[@vickymargiotta425]

I love your reference journal. Everything in it is so unique. You should do tutorials on them. Your masterboard is beautiful. It is so nice to see someone make on where the papers are not all square or rectangle. I haven’t made a masterboard yet, but when I do it will be like yours. All of my prototypes are in a plastic bin. I plan on making a reference journal but haven’t gotten to it yet. It’s on my list-to-do.

[@HandmadeJournalsbyFran2022]

Thank you so much ☺️ not ready yet to do tutorials I’m to much in my bubble when I craft.

[@debysanger3847]

I have yet to make my first journal although I have been gathering supplies for quite some time. It is all a bit overwhelming. So many ideas that I cannot remember them all. I am a visual learner so I am so happy to have come across your video. I will definitely be making myself a reference journal! Thank you for the inspiration. Your journal is beautiful! ❤

[@LorileeGA]

Love Love LOVE this! You get a like and a follow!!!! Thanks for sharing your talents & ideas with us. Blessings In case you may not have heard, Melina’s dad passed away about a month ago. Her Mom, Edith, also has a channel/store: Scrapbooking With Me Both are sweet and creative. It’s been a big loss for them.

[@HandmadeJournalsbyFran2022]

I knew about the passing of Mrs. E husband and Melina’s dad. So sad 😢 I do follow both as well.

[@dholdadesigns]

Very creative! I’m a new subbie and I’m glad I found your channel. Love the journal. Next I’m checking out your other videos. Thanks for sharing. 🥰💖

[@karlamcampbell6324]

Oh!The yellow & black circle ephemera holder was A video Gayle Agostinelli did! 😀i seen it a couple of days ago! Thank you for sharing your reference book with us! Gayle has a good one I seen years ago! If you haven’t seen her video on it! It’s always fun and helpful to see every ones ideas!

[@HandmadeJournalsbyFran2022]

Yes I saw Gayle’s video, but I made mine following Amanda at ScrappingMommy and a few others 😊 they are fun to make.

[@lenscraftylife]

Great ideas. Tfs

[@miek1958]

I agree what a great idea

[@patpost2953]

i enjoyed looking at your wonderful work but also like the idea of keeping your new discoveries in a junk journal. I will do the same. Thank you

[@pamelahall282]

A lovely journal, thank you for showing , really nice ideas as well. Pamela hall

[@pennyblakeley8999]

Very good idea and very well crafted

[@patriciahagan3652]

Your work is just beautiful. You certainly have a gift for design in your choices of colors and layout. I love the idea of a reference journal to capture those new pockets and ideas as you try them - I'll have to try this. I had to subscribe so I can see more of your work in the future.

[@dianasmith2876]

Great ideas!! And thanks for sharing. 👍

[@Marlene4377]

Great jj reference. I love your master board. Brilliant 💕💕

[@l.harvey8243]

Everyone you referenced as your inspirations, I subscribe to them as well. You have done a remarkable job, making the different references with your "own spin". TFS. New subbie here!

[@elizabethglenbentley7882]

New to yr channel. Really enjoyed your "show & tell" you've been wise in creating a ref journal from the start. I too have been totally overwhelmed if only I had started making and collating the ideas in a ref journal. Love yr work.

[@kathylupfernielsen265]

Wonderful idea to help one remember how to do various projects.

[@primrosecollard7766]

Fantastic job! I can't believe that was your first masterboard, it's gorgeous. So many beautiful pages. Thanks for showing us. It's a real inspiration.

[@HandmadeJournalsbyFran2022]

Thank you 😊 I love making masterboards! I make a photocopy then I cut it up for tags and journal cards. I find if you stick with a colour palette it’s much easier 😊

[@candaceestrada5744]

Saw this on my feed and had to click. Your reference journal is so beautiful and a great idea! I’m now a new subbie!! TFS!! ❤

[@Jules-nr3ws]

great idea

[@zebralite2020]

Great video. Look forward to you sharing more wonderful journals.

[@Sheamarie]

This is fabulous. Thank you for sharing.

[@cpizarro22]

Amazing to see how you have evolved in only 2 years!!!!! Love your use of color and patterns. I really should make one of these. Thank you for sharing. Subscribed.

[@victorialamarque-blair6289]

Fantastic ... you do beautiful work & I so enjoyed going Thru your reference journal with you

[@dominiquepean2245]

Bonjour. Mon dieu que ce journal est beau. Bravo et merci .

[@HandmadeJournalsbyFran2022]

Merci 😊

[@lindaroberts2282]

Oh how I enjoyed watching this! What a fantastic idea and thank you for sharing! I had to subscribe to see all your ideas.🍂😊🍁

[@JustMe-ds8fk]

This is awesome !great job! 😊thanks for Sharing😊

[@rhondaquinn649]

Love, love, love the idea of making a reference journal. Yours is absolutely beautiful. It makes for a great reference, and like you said, to see how you have evolved in your journal making. I am a new subscriber now. Thank you for your ideas.

[@eileenthomas9983]

Wow wow wow - your journal is so interesting, fascination and interesting - I think it’s fabulous! I feel blessed having seen it pop up on my KZbin Channel. It was a joy seeing such treasures from page to page. Thank you thank you!💐🌷

[@HandmadeJournalsbyFran2022]

Thank you so much for your kind words. 😊

[@thecraftystasher]

The Crafty Stasher 〰️ Angela, here ! … Just Found Your Channel & Watched This Video 🤍♥️🤍♥️🤍 Beautiful Work 〰️ You Have Lovely Taste 💫💫💫💫💫

[@HandmadeJournalsbyFran2022]

Thank you Angela 😊

[@thecraftystasher]

@@HandmadeJournalsbyFran2022 You’re Very Welcome 😻❌⭕️

[@jneigler]

Beautiful! Thanks for sharing.

[@NigezzaCreates]

That is such a good idea. I started one myself. I out the instructions and video link in it as well so I don’t forget 😀

[@AASharif5]

This journal is awesome! I’m working on my first ever junk journal and am going to use some of your ideas! Love It!

[@HandmadeJournalsbyFran2022]

Enjoy 😉

[@redbarnplanning7012]

Thanks for the walk through of your journal. It’s beautiful.

[@CRAFTICORI]

I love how this turned out and how it covers all those great ideas. Thanks for sharing!

[@HandmadeJournalsbyFran2022]

I’m happy if it helps anyone. 😊

[@cindyburns7667]

Congratulations on your journal its beautiful, I think you did a wonderful job. Thank you for sharing this.

[@juliekeil8791]

I agree, all of us should have a reference book. Beautiful job! Love your master board! Inspiring video. Subscribed. 💖

[@HandmadeJournalsbyFran2022]

Thank you so much 😊

[@rfoley402]

This is a great idea and a beautiful journal. I love the floral/botanical vintagey style. Thank you for sharing.

[@rneustel388]

What an amazing idea-I’ve actually never heard or thought about doing this, but with all the video makers that I watch, I do get really confused as to whether I’ve seen someone make something and who it was that did it.

[@RachandBellaCrafts]

Beautiful beautiful journal. Thank you for sharing xx

[@marthaludema6785]

This is an amzing album, thank you for the tip :)

[@Mahoney1]

A reference journal is a great idea! Your work is beautiful!

[@creativehappinessbymonique]

This is absolutely fantastic… i also started about 3 years ago after scrapbooking for many years. I love junkjournaling and journal making. I did start a reference book but wish i was so consequent like you, filling it! You are super!!! This is so wonderful, tfs 💕🌸❤️🌸💕❤️🌺love and hugs from Switzerland, Monique 🌺🌸❤️💕

[@HandmadeJournalsbyFran2022]

Thank you so much Monique. Have fun making goodies 😊

[@suzannef53]

I love your jj, it’s fabulous💗💗💗 your master board is lovely💗

[@ExploringPaper]

I love this, and making a reference journal is inspiring me to do the same!

[@HandmadeJournalsbyFran2022]

Remember there is no wrong way, just have fun 😊

[@jodeeweimer3429]

Me too!

[@aliciabasurto9685]

Hello 👋 I just discovered your channel, great journal and awesome ideas. Thank you for sharing ❤. Greetings from Mexico 😊

[@rebeccaday7076]

What a great idea!!!!! You can go through it and look back at your growth from this book. Also all the ideas in one place. I want to do this!

[@jeriaronowitz5591]

I absolutely love this video. What a great idea i'm going to do this. I just started last november & your right you feel overwhelmed with all the pockets and tags but doing it this way you can see how you learned and tried and got better at it. Also the mess ups, the mistakes the whoops. I love Pam at the paper outpost she's a hoot! I'm a new subscriber and I look forward to learn more from your videos. Thanks again.

[@michellesmixedmediamadness]

I have a journal I made but it's not decorated. This is a great idea for me to use that journal in this way. Thanks for sharing!

[@HandmadeJournalsbyFran2022]

Have fun 😊

[@KrissiCreates]

I love the idea of a reference journal and yours is beautiful ! Now on my to do list ! First I want to finish the Baby Journal I am making for my first Great Grandchild, a baby boy!!! New sub here !!!

[@HandmadeJournalsbyFran2022]

Thank you for watching and subscribing. Congratulations on your first grandchild 😊 The Baby Journal will be much appreciated. In my scrapbooking days I made a mini album for a friend’s first granddaughter (gosh it was 8 years ago) my friend tells me that her granddaughter looks at the album all the time. So yours will be loved. Enjoy !

[@lisamr40]

What a beautiful journal! Great idea. I'm new to this and started in the spring. I've started about 6 different types but still haven't finished any. There's too many ideas floating around and I want to do everything. Lol Thanks for sharing. . .

[@HandmadeJournalsbyFran2022]

I was the same way when I did my first journal. Now when I start a new journal I focus on the project, write ideas down as I think about them in the middle of night 😂 then I gather everything I think I’ll use. When I start I put my signatures together, then make ephemeras, pockets, etc. and then I work on the cover. Just have fun 😊

[@ChristinasPaperCreations]

New subbie here. This is a beautiful reference journal. Such a great idea 💕

[@nynurse2]

I love your journal! What a great idea! I need to do this also!

[@jlstrick1]

This is a brilliant idea! I love the idea of a reference journal. Also what a lovely way to document your growth!

[@tulsagrl56]

Hi Marie...I really enjoyed your video....lots of great ideas! However, I was really in love with the digitals that you attributed to the Pink Monarch. I have downloaded many of her digitals, and was surprised that I missed the ones in your journal. I went and scanned her Etsy shop again, and don't see any of the beautiful florals in your journal here. Thank you anyway for the great example of ideas for all to see!

[@HandmadeJournalsbyFran2022]

Hello Kathy. I went back in my purchases and these papers are from Pink Monarch Prints and they are called “Botanical Journal Pages”. I also love her papers. Hope this helps. 😊

[@ps-mi5hy]

This is a wonderful idea. I am going to make one. I have stickies and photos, etc. Never thought to put them in a journal.

[@ps-mi5hy]

For your first journal it came out really nice.

[@HandmadeJournalsbyFran2022]

I practiced with a few small ones before making this one. I had to cover the spine with paper because the holes weren’t lined up 😂

[@Brvfan2012]

Absolutely beautiful. Thank you for sharing. I enjoyed seeing your journal and the creativity you put in to it. Can’t wait to see your next journal!

[@junkjournalgirl]

Great idea, and lovely jouranl...... thanks for the inspiration. I am making a reference journal :)

[@barbarawilliams425]

Such a great idea. 😊Thank you for sharing.

[@Peace2yaa]

Wow, thank you for sharing! I too started one after I fell down the rabbit hole of making JJ's. They get full fairly quickly and I love it. I usually stick a thicker piece like the one at 5:30 in between the signatures. Into that space between each signature. That space is also good to add a pen/cil holder or a chain connected to the pen/cil without making the book extra chunky or bulky.

[@HandmadeJournalsbyFran2022]

Great idea to add a pen 😊 thank you.

[@Peace2yaa]

@@HandmadeJournalsbyFran2022 Your welcome and thank you for the reply ;-)

[@sherryberryblueberry6156]

I am so impressed and in awe of your reference journal. Your journal is beautiful and is a wonderful reminder and reference!! Great video.

[@HandmadeJournalsbyFran2022]

Thank you 😊

[@annemittmann4560]

You have conjured up a very beautyful journal. Ifell completely in love with it. Thanks for showing us

[@HandmadeJournalsbyFran2022]

Thank you for your kind comments.

[@susanmyrick2913]

I certainly hope you will continue adding videos. Your work is beautiful.

[@HandmadeJournalsbyFran2022]

Aww thank you ☺️

[@sueowen9434]

Wow, wow, wow!!! Fabulous. Thank you for sharing xx

[@HandmadeJournalsbyFran2022]

You are welcome. I’m so happy that my reference journal will help new crafters 😊

[@janhopper3332]

This is a great reference journal & it's given me a few more ideas!

[@suzannerheaume8040]

Vraiment très beau! Tu as raison… on regarde beaucoup de ces vidéos et si on ne prends pas de notes ou au moins un prototype, on oublie 😢 Merci de partager tes créations

[@HandmadeJournalsbyFran2022]

Merci beaucoup pour ton message. Contente de pouvoir aider 😊

[@DebsDitties]

Beautiful front to back 👌🌷I make samples and have stuffed them into a 12x12 art tote... rarely sees the light of day... Your idea is soooooo much better 👍💕💕 Thanks for sharing 🌷🌷🌷 Blessings from northwest Wasington state, US~~~

[@HandmadeJournalsbyFran2022]

Thank you 😊 It’s very useful, same with the ephemera book I made. Everything east to find.

[@RobinSherwood-jc7tk]

Wow, so pretty! Very nice job! You gave me tons of inspiration! Thank you, and much love!R.

[@glendadyar8975]

Beautiful, thank you for sharing!

[@joyjournal6157]

Such a good idea! Wish I had done that. I've forgotten so many good ideas from You Tube!

[@darlalove]

New subscriber ❤ this is a terrific idea.

[@tammyfrazer9868]

Awesome. Thank you for sharing.

[@4chicagogrl]

Love it! Great ideas and you would not have thought those were your "early" creations! I think they're all very cool, (very similar to my style!), and they look awesome! Thank you for sharing!

[@HandmadeJournalsbyFran2022]

Happy to help fellow crafters 😊

[@janewebb3477]

What a fantastic idea, your journal is lovely!!

[@ginette6896]

What a great reference journal. You did a wonderful job putting it all together. C'est tres jolie. Merci beaucoup 😘

[@HandmadeJournalsbyFran2022]

Très gentil merci ☺️

[@glendadyar8975]

Very pretty journal! Great presentation! Thank you! Glenda

[@HandmadeJournalsbyFran2022]

Glad you liked it!!

[@1lawn68]

Love your reference journal. I've been wanting to make one and yours is full of great ideas. Thank you.

[@mafoster4393]

Thank you so much for sharing this with us

[@donnacarraway9182]

That’s great!! Thank you!! I have a list and thought of doing this but never got to it. I am glad that you did!! 😮Great work!!

[@elenavareha]

Ich liebe dein Journal ! Einfach wunderschön!

[@cindyhenry1410]

I’ve seen these “reference journals” before and they seem like a great idea! Right now I have an envelope filled with notes and ideas and “prototypes”.....maybe it’s time to make a reference journal for them! I love all of the artists you mentioned and already subscribe to their channels. I think the round folded idea was from Treasure Books....I think she used a coffee filter. TYFS! New subbie here Michigan USA ❤️🦋💜

[@rv6847]

Super, ce livre de références! C'est plus organisé que ma boîte de "samples". J'écris le nom du créateur original et le vidéo ou site web à l'endos de mes exemples car je n'ai pas votre mémoire! Haha

[@suzymeister]

What a great idea 💡 I never thought to make a reference junk journal! I'm definitely going to make one. Your Journal is beautiful 😍 TFS

[@HandmadeJournalsbyFran2022]

Thank you 😊

[@JacquouilleLaFripouille]

Bonjour Marie-France, Tu as fait un tres beau journal. 🙂 Bonne idée d'en faire un de reference.

[@HandmadeJournalsbyFran2022]

Merci ☺️

[@elenabaker1914]

Thank you so very much. I am at the pre-beginner's phase ie, gathering ideas in my head...

[@HandmadeJournalsbyFran2022]

The one thing I learned with junk journaling is ‘there is no wrong way’. Just enjoy the journey 😊

[@B.journalcreations]

Love this idea❤

[@catincj5162]

Absolutely love this! Lots of great ideas. Will save and try them. ❤️❤️ thank you. And i love your papers

[@laurengilliland8355]

Sooo many new ideas for me. Thank you! 😍

[@fifidubois5514]

This is just so beautiful. I'm going to watch it again 💕

[@liettelafontaine7936]

c'est une merveilleuse idée de se faire un journal de référence.Je ne l,ai jamais fait ,et je pense que je vais commencer ça!Sinon ,on voit une tonne de tuto et on se rappelle plus ce que l,on a aimé ,et on ne peut le reproduire.Bonne idée!!

[@HandmadeJournalsbyFran2022]

Merci Liette. Ce journal a été la seule manière de trouver mes repères quand j’ai commencé et de plus ça m’a permis de faire un journal avec 3 « signatures ».