27 of the BEST Junk Journal Tips and Tricks

[@lovetherain1712]

The best video on tips I have seen. Plus, it is appreciated that there was not a long preamble before hand. Right to the point. -

[@rootpursuit]

Thanks for watching! 🍓🐇🍓

[@iyah3595]

This is great for a beginner like me and I agree and I am very thankful for you getting to the point right away. Because if it takes longer that 20 seconds to the point then I am out and move on to someone who does. This was was a great and very useful video. Thank you.

[@nameissturdy1390]

Absolutely! She got right in there and didn’t mess around. I feel like it included something for everyone. Well done.

[@danilobiblio]

And superfast 👏👏👏👏👏

[@ninetiesperson7980]

Definitely no long preamble - thank goodness.

[@susansmithey5317]

The clusters on a 12x12 piece of paper is absolutely brilliant.

[@rootpursuit]

That’s a good one!

[@jenniferscraftsandhauls]

No wonder this video has over 18k views, you can definitely tell you put a lot of work into making this video. So many helpful tips and tricks thank you so much for taking the time to put this together.

[@rootpursuit]

Thank you so much!

[@1943adriano]

It's

[@user-te7zz8mv3x]

using an old book to ‘store’ stamped images as well as collages are great ways not to lose sight of pieces for later projects. by the way, the hand cream tip is perfect for a messy person like me!

[@rootpursuit]

Great!!

[@marilynmccormick3731]

I like having all these tips in one video, even though I've seen them all in multiple places, it's nice to have them here for a quick review in one video. Thank you.

[@rootpursuit]

Thank you for watching!!

[@dawnyeager6257]

I love all your tips, especially stamping on pattern paper and storing in a book. What a great way to stamp a ton of images and have them at the ready!

[@rootpursuit]

Thank you so much!!

[@znycelondon5313]

Oh My Goodness……… Never in any tutorial I have watched have I seen sooooooooo many great AND usable tips and ideas. This is one tutorial I will revisit over and over again……… Appreciate that you have shared and so happy 🤗🤗🤗 to be a new subscriber to your channel 😊

[@rootpursuit]

Thank you so much!! Wonderful feedback! 🌼💐🌼

[@marlenegura1161]

Wow.....alot of great ideas!!!! Thanks for sharing.

[@rootpursuit]

Thank you so much!

[@tamielizabethallaway2413]

Ok the striped paper fences are just genius! There were quite a few I hadn't seen before but those fences were sooooo simple and quick!!! 😘😘😘

[@rootpursuit]

Thanks for watching!

[@jwiki1]

Awesome tips!!! ❤ A 120 or 150 grit nail file works well as a sanding block and you can get in tighter spaces. 😊

[@rootpursuit]

Nice!

[@jodigardner8289]

So true! I use my nail files for all sorts of "non-nail related projects"

[@joannhh]

Great ideas!! I’ve never thought of the cardboard as a background stamp or the crayon and coin. You’ve saved me from buying the wax seals stamp set🥰🥰

[@sherrytyson4321]

Put your leftover scraps in a book; Girl, that was sheer genius!!❤❤

[@rootpursuit]

Thank you for watching!

[@thehouseofjane]

Love these tips, especially the corigated cardboard for lines, brilliant! Cool hand lotion tip and 12x12 mass cluster tip! I know this video required tons of editing so thanks for all the tips!

[@rootpursuit]

You are right about the editing. I spent 20 hours making an 11 minute video! It seems crazy! I have been watching your channel and enjoying! 🌼🌸🌼

[@emilypoole5686]

Ditto, loved this clear and concise video. So much well prepared information in a perfectly produced video. Will subscribe for all you post.

[@carolthomas9814]

Just subscribed love your tips!

[@CraftyKittyVintage]

Flexible fabric spine is brilliant and new to me. Thank you!

[@rootpursuit]

So glad this helped!

[@tamyellis9860]

This absolutely the best junk journal I’ve seen especially being new to the scene. I learned more from you in this one video versus the countless others I’ve watched. I’m hooked on your channel now and looking forward to binge watching your videos. Thank you so very much for your time, patience and excellent explanation 😊

[@rootpursuit]

Thank you so much for the wonderful compliment! 🍓🧵🌸📪♥️

[@patmoore289]

Just watching this video 5 months later....I am also new to this craft and agree I learned more from this video versus many others I've watched. I am subscribing and will be looking for more videos from Root Pursuit.

[@janetsteele7025]

You know what I love about your video? You DO exactly what the title says! You get right to it, and you’re quick and effective! You’re out talking about the dog, the cat, what you had for lunch (these drive me crazy!). Thank you for being so succinct!

[@rootpursuit]

Thank you!

[@nousername8947]

This has to be hands down the most effective compilation of tips for junk journal making. You have given me loads of new ideas and inspiration. Thanks a lot!🌿🥀🌿

[@rootpursuit]

Glad to help! Thanks for watching!

[@adeleservice9638]

Brilliant and succinct…. Thank you for sharing.🙏🏼

[@rootpursuit]

Thank you for watching!

[@ScaryCheri]

Great tips. I particularly loved the 12 x 12 page clusters, flip glue pages, stamping on pattern paper(brilliant) and glueing them into a book page. Thank you so much. I subscribed and I’m off to watch more ❤️♥️

[@rootpursuit]

Thank you so much! Glad you found it helpful and glad you will come along to watch more!!

[@vintagelady1]

I really enjoyed this video & you had some great tips especially for us beginners. I also really appreciated that you were brief & to the point, not a big long rambling intro, & you were prepared. You obviously put a lot of time & thought into your videos & I have subscribed so I can enjoy more of your ideas as I get into this craft! Thanks so much for sharing!

[@rootpursuit]

Glad you are joining us!!

[@kellykravitz]

I have been junk journaling for ten years and definitely learned some new ideas here, thanks!!!! (Specifically: Faux stitches, crayon/coin wax seals, twelve quick clusters, post it note punch hack, curved book spine out of paper towel roll)

[@rootpursuit]

Glad it helped!

[@welcomeastheflowersinmay4882]

Kelly, I love your tips! My favorites were putting on hand lotion before crafting, using pattern paper to stamp images, making a stamped images book later use, and gluing paper scraps into a book for later use. I would like to see more of the suggestion to expand a spine with fabric. I cannot visualize the finished journal. I think I will search for a video on this technique. It is an intriguing idea. Thanks for the tips! Esther

[@rootpursuit]

I should make a video on this! Thanks for the suggestion 🌺🧵🌺

[@jodigardner8289]

I loved all the tips! However I was thinking the same thing about the rounded book binding and the fabric one. I thought this looks interesting I wonder how it'll turn out but then there were no "finished images" I only heard of junk journaling literally 45 mins ago!! (Yours is my second video on the subject) Maybe I'm just too new to it, but I can't picture what those books would look like in the end! Good video though!

[@kv1815]

This is an amazing video!!!! Thank you!

[@rootpursuit]

Thanks for watching!

[@Kristi50]

I loved the scrap book! If you would take the time to put those scraps in your scrap book as you were working on a project not only would you have a reminder of the project but you would have a lot of coordinating elements and perhaps you could even tear the page and use it in your project

[@rootpursuit]

Great idea! 🌼🦋🌼

[@loisr3970]

Well Lord luvs ducks, a lefty doin fussy cutting........ great video Thanks 4 sharing....

[@rootpursuit]

Thank you! Awesome comment!

[@ejsandell]

I'm just starting with JJ. Your tip about mass making tags or cards on a 12x12 paper and then cutting them out... I can't even express how much I love that idea. Thank you.

[@rootpursuit]

Thanks for watching! This is a fun hobby!

[@yoshclements6951]

Thank you! I loved the tips💕🌸

[@rootpursuit]

Thank you so much!!

[@leighcreates]

I love the stamped images and the scraps on book page ideas. So many useful ideas and tips, thanks for sharing.

[@sarahanne7899]

Amazing ideas and timed great, hate long videos with nonsense. Definitely will be making one 💌

[@rootpursuit]

Thank you so much! Hope you love it!

[@sherriparojcic5929]

These are wonderful tips. Super helpful to have them all in one place. Can’t thank you enough!

[@shellywhite1929]

I've been making JJ for years, and I love and learned some great tips❣️ TY! I love the stamp book idea. I also love the straight to the point and that the video moves along. Fabulous❤

[@rootpursuit]

That’s so great!

[@navyboymommygramma]

I LOVE that last idea. And I'd be careful with the hand lotion one because you don't want to leave prints of your own digits on your projects, but on the other hand.... that might add a cool touch to what you are making. 😊✌

[@rootpursuit]

Thanks for watching!

[@Barbara-lf2sg]

Thank you for sharing these ideas..very helpful information!

[@rootpursuit]

Great!! Thank you for watching!

[@thelanguageofart5295]

Thank you for putting so much time and work into this video! Awesome, brilliant ideas and tips 🤗

[@rootpursuit]

Thank you!! It was a lot of work, but definitely worth it!!

[@Lsullyvan]

I have been junk journaling since 2017 and I learned a few great tips from this- thank you!

[@rootpursuit]

That’s great!

[@DDinFlorida]

These tips are brilliant!! I'm going to use several of them in my next mixed media art journaling pages. Thank you so much for sharing.

[@Jax52reg]

I use an emery board to sand edges.

[@priscillafriesen148]

TFS Kelly- I learned several new things & love that it is so short! However I couldn’t figure out what to do to make the expanding spine, and I would really like to see how it is done! I like the idea of the curved spine- do you simply cut down the center and use the entire tube?

[@rootpursuit]

I am making a video soon on the expandable spine! 🌺🐿🌺

[@rootpursuit]

Here’s someone else making the curved spine: kzbin.info/www/bejne/nIareXxufr6pbMk

[@keelyandhercrazywheatenter573]

I’m sold on your channel after watching this ! . Hi from one of your newest subs. Its nice to have found you. I’ve learned more useful tips in this 11:25 min vid than I have in some of the other more popular channels combined! Lastly I don’t want to sound cranky but I’ll take a chance and say “Thanks for not having any of that repetitive music playing in the background.”

[@rootpursuit]

Lol and thanks for watching!

[@motherofnerdlings]

Loved the tip about gluing scraps into an old book !!! Genius!

[@rootpursuit]

That’s a good one!

[@amyt6254]

Fabulous quick moving video! Great tips!

[@rootpursuit]

Thank you!

[@rootpursuit]

Here’s another one like it! 13 Junk Mail Envelope Ideas including pockets, shakers, and booklets! kzbin.info/www/bejne/oXuck4uJo72ij7M

[@despinamitsou7258]

Hi from Rhodes Greece. I have just found your channel 😁. I've been junk journaling for 9 years. Some of these tricks I have forgotten and some are new. Thank you for sharing ,very nice video. Hugs and kisses from Greece

[@JanieAlcove9]

That was positively BRILLIANT. Thank you so much for sharing these tips.

[@rootpursuit]

Thank you so much!

[@iamjoannhoward]

I'm a newbie! Thank you! This was very helpful!!😊

[@rootpursuit]

Great to hear!

[@merna_mahdali]

I've learnt new things from the 1st point all the way to the last point, seriously, thank you!

[@rootpursuit]

That’s fantastic!

[@AngelaStone-js2kr]

Awesome! I especially dig the sanding block on paper edges trick!❤

[@rootpursuit]

Love it!

[@lucy7b]

Very clear, short and sweet.

[@seeking.harmony]

This just showed up on my feed, and I’m glad it did. Some really great tips!! ❤

[@rootpursuit]

Great news!

[@prateekshapawar8854]

Simply fabulous tips Thanks

[@desismdesignbydesireelouis66]

My favorites Corrugated cardboard for lines Decorative Paper book focal point 12x12 quick clusters Striped paper picket fence Postit to hold small pieces to punch Book to glue on to later use Lace extensions to spine Sewing pattern paper to stamp on save in book Thanks for the reminders and sharing

[@rootpursuit]

Wow!! Thank you for the kind comment!

[@audrich8343]

Fantastic tips; thank you very much for making and sharing. The sewing pattern tissue paper idea is genius! LOVE the saving pennies ideas x

[@rootpursuit]

Wonderful!

[@bluelot7546]

this was an EXCELLENT video I learned so much

[@rootpursuit]

❤️

[@charogallardo831]

Muchas gracias por compartir todos tus trucos y creatividad con todos. Eres muy generosa.😊

[@knotsewfastjoanie]

Honestly, the best tips and tricks video I have ever seen. Thank you! I am saving this video and doing a sample of each so I don't forget. 🤗

[@rootpursuit]

You are so nice for saying so! ❤️

[@elephantintheroom5678]

I loved No. 26., with the stamped image.

[@rootpursuit]

Thank you!

[@lericamims]

So much joy in crafting!

[@rootpursuit]

Absolutely!

[@flightyrambler8650]

Oh wow what a lot of great tips. The best one for me was the last one, and I'm going to take inspiration from that amazing idea! Thank you

[@rootpursuit]

So glad this helped!!

[@RosStiles]

Thank you. I learned so much. Short, conscie, to the point and no awful music. Thank you

[@rootpursuit]

So glad I left out the music! Haha!

[@annekeschep8148]

I am new to junk journaling, great tips! I will want to watch it again so I pinned it. Thank you for sharing👍

[@rootpursuit]

Glad it was helpful!

[@golu-gw5ww]

Wowy !!!!! Making lines with corrugated card board was awesome !!!! 👌

[@lynn_thinks]

This is very helpful! Thanks for the time and work to share! 👍✨

[@rootpursuit]

Thank you! 🃏✂️🌸🧵

[@Elsewhere81]

I am creating my first junk journal and I am SO GLAD you made this video! My mind is blown by all these tips! Thank you!

[@rootpursuit]

Glad it was helpful!

[@anastasiarose9003]

That was a terrific video, especially the last one showing the stamp book. Thank you!

[@rootpursuit]

Thank you for watching!!

[@nathaliet.3985]

Great video with some new ideas to me and useful reminders. Tfs!! 🤗💕

[@shulaney4639]

No matter the experience level, we can always learn something new - thank you!!!

[@rootpursuit]

So true!

[@gypsygirl2874]

NO. 26- sewing patterns is my Favorite. can't wait to make hundreds of stamping on pattern paper. thank you so much.

[@rootpursuit]

You are so welcome!

[@waukonstandard]

GREAT list especially #20 and #27!!! Thanks for sharing these tips.

[@rootpursuit]

Thank you so much for watching!!

[@stacymak0822]

Great video!!! All the tips in one place, finally lol. I have a tip that I can't remember where I saw, but have never seen since. And can't believe that bcuz it's genius. If you stamp regular tissue paper (with archival ink), tear it out and Mod Podge it to your page, the tissue paper will disappear upon drying and all that's left is the image. It'll make you look like a maestro!!! This also works if you draw the image yourself as long as you use waterproof pens like Sakura Microns.

[@rootpursuit]

Thanks for adding more tips to the list!! Love anything for layering techniques!!

[@pamelabroussard7182]

Great tips. Loved the storing scraps and stamps...FaNTaSTiC!

[@rootpursuit]

So glad!

[@anidrake8457]

Especially love the last tip n the scoring tip

[@rootpursuit]

Thank you for watching!! Happy crafting!💙🌀💙

[@colleenc_2serendipity123]

Thanks for sharing! This was really helpful. Gods blessings for you and your family always.

[@rootpursuit]

Thank you!

[@movednorthhomestead7244]

These tips are BRILLIANT!! Especially the stamped images on the pattern tissue paper/creating the book of stamped images!! SIMPLY BRILLIANT!! THANK YOU!!

[@rootpursuit]

Thank you so much!

[@rv6847]

Some great ideas here! Using a post-it to help punch small paper pieces, seems so obvious, but why didn't I think of that ? Thank you for sharing

[@rootpursuit]

Thanks for watching!

[@crinkledpath]

The Book O’scraps was new to me and I think I might like to try it! Thanks! Always learning.

[@rootpursuit]

That’s fantastic! Happy crafting!!

[@livingdeadmel.]

I'm only a minute and a half in, and I am IMPRESSED! SO many thrifty and easy ideas!

[@rootpursuit]

Thank you!!

[@adrienneglenn7311]

Thanks for the great ideas. 👍 my first time seeing your tutorial. I really enjoyed and learned a lot. Adrienne

[@megancampbell3914]

Really appreciate the idea of using an old book to glue scraps on, plus the tissue paper stamping. Brilliant, useful efficient video.

[@rootpursuit]

Thanks for watching! I appreciate your kind words!

[@brendaleitzow8062]

I already knew a lot of these, but you had some great ideas that are new to me! Thanks for sharing!

[@rootpursuit]

You are so welcome!

[@lillyrosebluecaroljohnson1185]

Great tips! Thank you! I will watch this again (because we always forget don't we?).

[@suzannesutton6337]

This video was awesome - being a newcomer to junk journals I learned so much from you. Thank you so very much.

[@rootpursuit]

Thank you so much for watching and joining the junk journaling community!

[@robynslater974]

Awesome Thanks so much for sharing your tips and tricks. Love all the Creative ideas you showed us 😊

[@rootpursuit]

Thank you!

[@SallyAnn191]

What a generous thing to do. These are all great tips. xx

[@rootpursuit]

Thank you so much!

[@ArielAnderson-y4k]

So many helpful tips and ideas - the best one yet! Thank you for sharing. 😊

[@rootpursuit]

Thank you!

[@carried809]

Loved the tips! Especially the stamped images on tissue for future reference! I also appreciated the non-music audio format. I subscribed!!

[@rootpursuit]

Oh thank you!

[@sandral.2828]

Great video! I learned a few new things. I greatly appreciate you keeping this video short and to the point, no continuous talking about irrelevant things. I just subscribed.

[@rootpursuit]

Thank you so much for watching!

[@kathybell6268]

Lots of good tips I hadn't seen/heard before. Thanks!

[@rootpursuit]

Glad it was helpful!

[@sunm658]

Thank you so much for these great and helpful tips. Have a blessed day.

[@rootpursuit]

Thank you!

[@faodail3913]

Great tips for anyone!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Also, you can spay gillter paints onto newspaper, with or with out a cheescloth or whatever stencil, and then rip the paper in pieces for later use.

[@rootpursuit]

Thank you so much ! Also, great idea!

[@judewarren3767]

I love the scrappy book idea…I have loads of scraps thanks x

[@rootpursuit]

Glad to help!

[@xerylemountain7154]

This was really cool, i'm pretty new at this so really appreciate all the tips. Yes, really appreciate the brevity and clarity! thanks 🙏🏾!

[@rootpursuit]

So glad!

[@gayleholland6612]

ABSOLUTELY LOVED it! Somethings I knew but others were a REAL TREAT! Thnk u for skaring!

[@rootpursuit]

Glad this helped you!

[@annbaker8851]

Thanks for the ideas. I learned some new ones, and can see how these tips will save time- and we all need time savers.

[@rootpursuit]

Well, thank you so much for watching!

[@jannaricafort7795]

THANKKKK YOUUU SO MUCHHH! This will be my first time making a junk journal and your video is very helpful. So far, this is the only video I've watched where every (as in every single tip) is easy and doable.

[@rootpursuit]

What a nice compliment! Thanks for watching!

[@jeanminnick9617]

This is the most helpful video I have found as I am starting my junk journal journey! Thank you so much!!

[@rootpursuit]

Glad to hear!!

[@mzjoz83]

My mind has been blown on so many of these!!!

[@rfoley402]

I have been junk journaling for years and I didn't know many of these great ideas. Thank you so much.

[@rootpursuit]

Glad it was helpful!

[@secondhandrose6214]

Love learning something new! Merci beaucoup!

[@terrilyndel]

oh, head slap, I love the idea of gluing scraps into an old book to have ready to tear out collage pages, they can be color coordinated. Great tip. thank you just saw the punch and post-it note tip, that's another good one

[@rootpursuit]

So glad! Handy little list of tips!!

[@staceyhaleysmit3451]

I love the tip for gluing the scraps in an old 📚…..

[@rootpursuit]

That is a good one! Thanks for watching! 🦋🐿🦋

[@carlavandepas2344]

The best video ever! This is the first Video i see (and i see a lot) thats give tips and tricks over creating a junk journal . Thank you so much!! Knuff x

[@rootpursuit]

Great! So glad it helped you!!