How To Go From "Regular" to SPECTACULAR! | Journal Ideas

[@SeaweedKisses]

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[@tortagialla]

Love how you found so many supplies in everyday items… it’s not necessary to buy expensive stickers or such. Very cool!

[@SeaweedKisses]

Thank you! You are absolutely right - Definitely not necessary to buy, buy, buy. Sometimes the most (creativity) comes from using the least... Speaking from past experiences and hundreds of dollars later.. Eeek!!

[@xoxolorae]

One thing I love about your journaling is how freely you decorate and play with your notebooks. There are a lot of journaling and planner videos out there, but sometimes it seems people make their journals "perfect" and I seriously don't know how they're able to do that consistently lol. I actually posted a video on my channel about how I started journaling as well! I was really inspired by the carefreeness of journaling and am going into the new year with a less "perfect" approach. I feel in the past, I would make my spreads really pretty for social media, and it didn't feel authentic to my journaling experience after a while.

[@SeaweedKisses]

Love your new approach for the new year! May your journaling journey be fun, free, and creative! Wishing you all the best and more! I'll need to check out your channel!🥰💕

[@xoxolorae]

@@SeaweedKisses thank you for checking it out!! 🥰 also love how frequently you've been posting! I was listening to your fountain pen video while journaling haha but ofc, no pressure to keep posting. But always appreciate it!

[@emeliefoster3781]

I’m so happy to find another journaler who loves talking about this as much as I love thinking about it. I could listen to you talk about notebooks and journals all day long. Also, I love the seven seas journal. I bought the blank version a couple years ago and it has been the best journal by far.

[@SeaweedKisses]

Believe me. I could really talk your ears off about journaling...bwahaha!!! Perhaps why my uploads have been consistent lately. There is just so much I'd like to share with you and this wonderful community! OMG! Seven Seas made a blank version??? Whatttt! Wish I could get my hands on one. Thanks so much for watching and being here~

[@emeliefoster3781]

I’ve been journaling for about 28 years, so I’m right there with you. Slightly obsessed. And I would gladly let you talk my ears off😂 Yes, I actually bought the seven seas book because of your blog from a few years back where you interviewed Ellina. It’s the standard version, she bought it from Nanami Paper, and that’s where I ordered mine as well. Thanks for sharing your beautiful journals!

[@Emseebee123]

What did we do to deserve all this content ;) i love how excited you are in all the everyday things and how you incorporate it in your journaling!

[@PorschaWrites]

Every video I keep thinking we cannot be more a like in our journal love but then I find that you love junk journals too!! I'm also trying to shop my stash for 2023. I have a metric ton of stickers and scrapbook paper so that's what I've been decorating with a lot but I keep my scraps, junk mail, and tag bags too.

[@car5522]

It's insane how when I started journalling daily I found so many things around me that were good for journaling and were artsy.

[@menm_91]

How did I NOT know you were a junk journaler??!? So, fountain pens, travelers notebooks, stationery, bargains, and junk journals? Michelle, you are my spirit animal 😃💙💙 (Those are my favorite glue sticks! I can't for the life of me find them in stores anymore, and I refuse those Amazon prices 😳)

[@SeaweedKisses]

Yes...I am you..You are Me..Hahaha!! We are Team Stationery Life! Do you enjoy junk journaling, too?? For those glue sticks, I usually get them at my local Michaels Craft Store.

[@menm_91]

@Seaweed Kisses Good to know about Michaels, thanks for that! And yes, I do!!! My first love will always be leather travelers notebooks. But, I was searching for something related to them one day a few years ago, and fell down the junk journaling rabbit hole. HARD.

[@cherylbaker473]

You are amazing. I love how you think outside the box. Thank you!

[@karenjohnson6062]

Thank you for sharing this! I so stick everything I can find in my junk journals. My family think I'm silly! Ha ha! Love your journals!

[@KarenGarcia-rg4or]

It's great also to use pinking shears to give the edges a nice design 🥰

[@HisPeaceIsNeeded]

I have been junk journaling for maybe a year now and I absolutely love it. I had watched others junk journal videos for a long time before I was convinced to try it for myself. I am not a crafty type person but I have created some journaling pages that I believe is perfect for me. I get so much joy out of knowing that each time that I create something it is special and one of a kind. I am so glad that I stumbled on the junk journaling community here on KZbin 😊💜

[@Shadowlight11]

I would love to see more of your composition books and junk journals!

[@SeaweedKisses]

Okay! :) I've always been hesitant to share them in the past because it's probably not what people "subscribed" for, but I'll try sharing more.

[@Shadowlight11]

@@SeaweedKisses I think we’ll love seeing how creative you can be no matter what you’re making! I really love that you feature ways to make cool things without spending a ton of money. I’ve been so inspired to see what people make out of composition books that I bought a few to try out. Thank you for the inspiration!

[@thejournalnook]

I really loved this video. I love how creative you are with your journaling. I’ve tried to be creative with my journaling in the past but I always end up giving up 😂 I’m more of a journaler who loves to write about what’s happening in my life. Pages and pages of writing ✍🏼

[@josiegoodridge3977]

I recently got a notebook and personalized it. And would be using it as my planner for 2023. Then today I see this vid, which gave me some more ideas. Thank you!!

[@r.coachman3499]

LITERALLY OBSESSED with your recent slate of videos! Fell in love with how you journal, your ethos towards it is super inspiring. I’m happy to find others so passionate about it! Would LOVE more about your junk journals/zine and that composition one too. I find myself on the prim-proper Journaling to Junk journal pipeline, so enjoy seeing what other artists do with it~!

[@ms.unique2837]

I love that you take the little things from the boxes. I recently noticed that a lot of Amazon boxes have an Edge Crush Test stamp on them somewhere and I collect them. I love using them in my journal, they just look so awesome. So, seeing someone doing the same thing is so so cool!

[@jukebahx]

I am a RIDE OR DIE for composition books. I’ve used them since high school and I love to collect them ! Love this video 😅💖

[@wendyhoward2699]

I love how you found so many things around your house to use. I’d love to do one of these! Blessings.

[@SeaweedKisses]

Thank you! Glad you enjoyed!

[@purrfectlypatti9836]

Just wanted to let you know that your videos have me inspired & pumped for 2023. I've been feeling 'meh' about my journal. I realized it's b/c my journal has lined pages. I don't mind lined pages in a JJ but for my planner/journal i prefer dot grid. I started setting up my next journal/ planner last night. I'm using the Jetpens Kanso Noto tomoe river paper with 320pages. I had it cut down (at Fed Ex) so it fits in my TN.

[@starmothpress]

Comp notebooks are everything for me 100% I love them so so much! And yes, I love all journals 😂 junk journaling, art journaling, common-placing & brain dumping! I love your notebooks 😁

[@suzied3156]

Thank you for sharing how you get inspiration. I'll never look at packaging the same again. I'm always looking for other ways to journal, this is a fantastic idea. Thank you for sharing. :))))

[@beanie0026]

Another great video. Love all the note book stuff. My daughter is really into junk journaling. We go to GoodWill and she gets cheap hardback books then takes them apart and rebinds them with pages she makes. Pretty cool stuff. I am team Moleskine Expanded.

[@deserthorses5]

I LOVE composition notebooks. I've made several for my shop using them. Sometimes I even sew fabric onto the covers and make patchwork covers! Yes, I make journals: junk journals, as well as themed ones. My favorite ones are woodland/forest.

[@SeaweedKisses]

How wonderful!! Do you have a link to your shop you'd like to share? Or pictures of your journals via social media? Would love to see!

[@rebeccagreen2219]

Wonderful ***** I watch all these journaling vids and most r about using printed kits and I don’t have a printer so it is very very nice to see items from around the house / everyday items . Thank you

[@NaLynNotebook]

I use composition notebooks, one that had my used pages removed and bound elsewhere. Stapled notebooks with flimsy pages and then taping thick papers or cut out logos from boxes and take out paperbags. Receipts. The more worn out it is, the more satisfying it is to use and flip through 🎉 landing on your channel is the best inspiration for me to post mine, even if im not much of a talker or with good camera haha

[@kathyduer7108]

Love your style !!! My journals and planners are for my eyes only. I dont share on social media. I personalize with fun and budget friendly finds like you do. Great minds think alike 😊 thanks for sharing ❤

[@martin7878]

❤❤❤ This video! When I initially started to journal, I watched so many videos and everything was so beautiful and fancy and expensive. Your videos teach that journaling doesn’t have to break the bank. There are so many items we can utilize that we already have at home. I’d love to see how you made that junk journal as I do have things I have purchased that I’m sure I can use in a junk journal that is easy to make. Thanks again for all your ideas. 😊. Also, that box idea!! Never thought of it and I will start paying better attention at all those boxes we get delivered. 😂

[@CydPiper]

Your video content is like a Candy Treat Michelle! So Sweet, Delectable, & Inspirational! I watched this while I was at work and headed straight to the area where the empty boxes are and cut out a few pieces! So happy you find the time to keep us motivated for the love of journaling. Going through a tough time in my own life and I really need this. Thank you for the love 🙏🌹

[@SeaweedKisses]

Your encouraging words always make my day! Thank you, thank you! 🥰😭I just try to create content that I wish was available when starting off my own journaling journey years ago. It warms my heart to know you find so much inspiration and comfort within my videos. I'll try to remain consistent with the uploads for 2023. Until then, may you have the strength to overcome your current challenges in life. 🙏🙏❤

[@RavensMinis]

Yes! I make junk journals! (on my 2nd channel, the raven compendium) and I recently started using them as well. Some really lovely ideas in this video!

[@therosenetwork]

I love to write down lists of my favorite top ten songs and the things I love 💕

[@SeaweedKisses]

Oh! That's a great idea!🥰

[@therosenetwork]

@@SeaweedKisses thank you ❤️🥰

[@gabriellawong312]

So inspiring, full of great ideas. Thank you so much !

[@elenajopp5128]

Pardon me while I go through my junk mail and cardboard boxes 😊. So many ideas. I thought I was being economical using gift tags and cut outs for my bible garden, but this takes it to the next level!

[@SeaweedKisses]

So the hunt begins! haha!

[@junkjournalgirl]

Hi, I love keeping and using everyday ephemera too, as it is memories and daily life :) Thanks for your great inspiration :) Happy 2023 x

[@natashasnaturalnest]

Thank you for opening my eyes. I tend to overthink journaling. I love that you use ordinary bits and pieces. I love what you said about look around you. I also love your logo. I love personalizing everything. It just needs a little natasha to feel like mine. And most times natasha is some odd little bit that i will love. Sometimes others dont get it. But i love it because its me and its mine. I added a little Keychain to my bag. Its a cute little teddy bear and i absolutely love it and feel its definitely mine. I feel this video on all levels. And thank you for igniting that creative spark in me. Another reason i fell in love with junk journaling. Odd bits and pieces randomly working together.

[@SeaweedKisses]

So happy this video inspired you! Yes, art surrounds us everyday. Just got to keep our eyes open to see it. Appreciate you watching and sharing your thoughts!

[@darkbunny572]

Please make more videos like this one, decorating notebook cover, ideas, phrases, painting!!!!

[@jessicaherbertson3496]

I have been using a composition notebook for my current journal and I love everything about it! It's my first time using a composition notebook for a journal and I know I will be doing it again.

[@SeaweedKisses]

Yes! Composition Notebooks are great and love hearing how others enjoy using them as well. Happy Journalings!~

[@vnikyt]

Omg you just solved my hoarding problem 😂 I love to grab random bits of paper and things I find pretty and everyone else is like ugh, lol. It’s past 3am, but I just wanna jump out of bed and get crafty with my journal 😄 And naming my journal? Brilliant! Now I can write “hey, Ifesowapo” instead of just “hey girl”. You’re so damn creative! ❤ I’m new to this kind of journaling; been doing on and off since I was a teen, bu I was always just writing in a notebook. No frills; just get a notebook I love. Now I’m learning (through my renewed love of fountain pens) to start doing all this stuff. Thanks for all the tips-esp the budget-friendly ones! 🤗 Gotta get those kraft cover notebooks, but my dinky small town Walmart doesn’t carry them. Have to go all the way to the next town over

[@SeaweedKisses]

So happy this video was able to help you! There are so many great ways to connect with our journaling process! Oh, and if you don't have close access to those Walmart kraft notebooks, check online. Sometimes I'll sneak in a few within my online order so I meet the minimum free shipping requitement. Hahaha! Looking forward to sharing more craftiness with you and this wonderful community come 2023! Thank you so much for watching.

[@vnikyt]

@@SeaweedKisses will def do that on my next online order. Already went to the bigger Walmart, though, while I was in that area 😁 Just love these little guys! And 94¢ each?! Got 4, already using one for decor ideas 💖 Thank you for putting me on to them!

[@mysticfox1105]

I have the moleskine expanded notebooks. I also own the older versions of the seven seas too & composition and more…haha. I love ‘em all 😋

[@ninetyfour04]

You already know I absolutely have to know more about how you junk journal. Seeing your art style made me wonder if you did junk journal haha and you do! I have a bunch of paper bags saved for journaling. I was super inspired by Mia vibes' paper bag journals she used to make. Another great vide Michelle, thanks for sharing!

[@SeaweedKisses]

Yes, yes! I'll try to share more of my junk journals in upcoming videos. Don't have high expectations, though. They're literally just as the name implies - junky journalings! But fun, nonetheless! Bwahaha!! Omg..Mia Vibes. Yes, absolutely love her. Her beautiful spirit lives on through my memories our crafting friendship. :(

[@sandrapitts5280]

Oh yes! I would love one of those journaling is life stickers!

[@TheOrganizedMiss]

Absolutely LOVE, LOVE, LOVE junk journaling with all the daily ephemera that flows into and through my life! These are beautiful journals! 😍 New Subscriber 🙋🏼‍♀️

[@cherylmusgrove7]

Journal turned out beautifully! ❤

[@floyp_hashira]

You’re really spoiling us lately!! I’m loving the regular uploads ❤

[@SeaweedKisses]

Awww, thank you! These are all video ideas I've had written down for MONTHS! Haha. Finally getting off my procrastinating slump and getting things done. Hahaha!! ;)

[@MyCraftyStyles]

Very cute journals and I love collecting scraps to use from Junk Mail. Thanks for sharing 😊.

[@michellelmaher57]

Composition Notebooks are great for journals 👌

[@debbielee93]

Walmart has a nice pen+gear sketch book for around $2 that would be a good journal too. I love how you use easy to find books and art!

[@SeaweedKisses]

Walmart is a great go-to spot for journals and supplies. Love it!

[@crystalgtv5223]

❤your excitement about that box of wheaties gives me life ! Loved the video makes me want to start a junk journal

[@SeaweedKisses]

Lol!! Girl, the wheaties have had a hold on me for over 20 years!😂😂

[@deborahmeyers551]

Michelle your joy and inspiration is contagious yes I love love love molskine it's like I have a loyalty pledge to molskine thanks for sharing your awesome unique ideas and inspiration love and big huge hug 💜

[@SeaweedKisses]

Awww, thank you! Big hugs back at you, too, Deborah!!

[@cynthiaakacyndsmith6539]

Yea! I love your style, I do much of the same, and yes the composition notebooks. I stock up in the back to school time./

[@lindaevans8804]

Love your videos. You’re so inspiring with your creativity

[@sherylwickenheiser2582]

Yes all of the above. Junk journal, happy planner, random notebooks and yes, composition notebooks. Enjoyed the video, new subscriber.

[@mrdcoolblue]

Fellow composition notebook fan here. I use them for my writing; they actually hold up well to fountain pens

[@SeaweedKisses]

Hello! Yes, they do hold up very well, surprisingly! My go-to ones are Caliber from CVS and Jot from the Dollar Tree. Any particular ones you enjoy using?

[@mrdcoolblue]

@@SeaweedKisses Unison or Up&Up from Target, usually from during their back-to-school sales

[@bunnyaguilar6703]

I love mixed media art ❤

[@mirela1067]

Wow I love this!! I want to go and start journal in one of mine "boring" notebooks!

[@calmandcharming1599]

I loved this video! Now I’m going to keep and eye out for things to make stickers! 👍🏽💚

[@SeaweedKisses]

Yes!! Keep those eyes peeled!

[@AurorasJournals]

Great video! I make junk journals and really enjoy the whole decorating process. ❤ Dawn

[@gzr_779]

i am watching this while eating my starbucks that i ordered... will now keep a few stickers to decorate!!! thank you so much for the inspo!!

[@JoAnnCorley]

thanks for inspiring me... refining my eye for the everyday possibilities 👍❤️

[@christineschmidt1025]

I use composition notebooks for all my recent journaling. They’re inexpensive and have lots of room to write. And they have a sewn binding. I close them with a colorful clip.

[@ddlucero1155]

This is what I needed today. Your channel is so fresh and inspiring to see. 🧡🖤🧡🖤

[@crawfordjennifer2015]

Thank you! Very helpful. I have been stuck in what to do. 😢 could you do a video on just using scraps on a page and no journaling? 💕😊

[@SeaweedKisses]

Thank you for watching! Sure. I could probably show how to use scraps on a page. I'll see what I can do and report back. ;)

[@crawfordjennifer2015]

@@SeaweedKisses thank you! I know that seems like a silly request. However, I just need inspiration and a new way of being creative! Have a beautiful day! 💕😊

[@Therealprintersdaughter]

Love your videos and ideas Michelle! You really inspire me! 🙂

[@gericheng3156]

The best advice video.

[@JoJo.714]

Just found your channel - new subbie! 😊I love how you found random items around the house to decorate - so creative! You just gave me a few ideas - thanks for sharing!

[@mybrainonplans]

Love this, thanks for sharing-I’m inspired!

[@SeaweedKisses]

Thank you so much for watching! Happy to inspire your creative journey. Happy Journalings!~

[@claudiachouest6360]

I just received my first Expanded Moleskine from Amazon. I’m an avid journaler, as well as, junk journal user and maker. I was using a journal from Barnes and Noble, but they’ve now discontinued selling them. I have 6 volumes filled from last year to now. So I was excited to find you and see your chunky expanded Moleskine! I can’t wait for 2023 to start using it! 💕

[@SeaweedKisses]

Yay!! May you fill your Moleskine pages with fun memories and creativity! Happy Journalings!~

[@nicola4789]

Why wait....go for it.

[@pa04ris]

Brilliant ideas!

[@JS-ti2gk]

Currently junk journaling in a composition notebook- super easy & super affordable

[@sherrycohen1824]

I love composition books. They're 25 cents each during the summer at Staples!

[@Paperbackbible]

I have those scissors ✂️ love them. I call making it mine

[@annette681]

A fun video. I’ll try your ideas

[@amywoolsey6591]

Whew, crafting life. 🤭Funny.

[@SeaweedKisses]

Hahaha!! ;)

[@fairy7101]

I also like to reuse stickers from random things to decorate in my journals ☺️

[@darkbunny572]

I loved it!!!❤️

[@mkbuike7895]

Good ideas. I used comp books for years. But bought blank or grid pages from the university bookstore. Personally, I don’t like the look of packing tape. I think I would use Madge Podge. It would hold items down and dry clear.

[@kauru3844]

I squirmed @1:30 when I saw your rosegold twsbi stored next to those scratchy metal binder rings 😱😱 Save her!!

[@SeaweedKisses]

Oh, she's safe now. Don't worry. my TWSBI is now in her proper pen pouch. hehe.

[@craftybeautydiva1]

Where did you find those scissors they look like embroidery scissors. I choose a little bits and pieces of stuff that I get that I think I might want to stick down in my journal I'm so glad I'm not the only one that does this laugh out loud

[@SeaweedKisses]

a penpal sent them to me, but I'm sure you can find similar ones on etsy

[@MrsG93]

I was taught how to junk journal with hardcover books and bind junk paper..I think I'll be using those books I create to Journal a and its a them for Bible study.. it's so unique a and the paper I find is awesome

[@SeaweedKisses]

Oh, sounds fun!! Would love to see how those turn out!

[@Afroanticsplanner]

Absolutely love your channel and your notebooks. I’m new to the Moleskine community. I have the expanded daily and a pocket weekly 😊

[@playthinksfuncreations1777]

FUN!!! ❤

[@kathomgerine]

Thanks for uploading this video❤️ I always feel discouraged after watching people journaling, but your video inspired me to try it again. PS. Love the leather cover🥺 is it only me that doesn't have luck finding them? Checked both my country and international websites and I cannot find them😭

[@SeaweedKisses]

Thank you so much for watching!~

[@marthaanderson2346]

Love the craft paper inserts. Sadly, the local WM doesn't have them😒 and I don't order online. Oh well.

[@anjichurch4406]

I’m pretty sure you’re going to love the cross field. But I suppose it’s possible that you won’t but I have to tell you once I tried the Crossfield I get café notes and Crossfield and Hobonichi’s and that’s it… Besides pen and gear and caliber from CVS. Besides those four there’s nothing else. Lol

[@SeaweedKisses]

You're absolutely right! I love the Crossfield so much I went to order more last night....and all sold out! Aaaahh!!! Good thing I have my Hobo Cousin as a backup.

[@marthaanderson2346]

I use comp books exclusively. Economical and versatile.

[@SeaweedKisses]

Yes! Very much so! Happy to hear that others enjoy them, too!

[@nathalieheath5693]

Junk journaling!! Yesss

[@SeaweedKisses]

🙌🙌💃

[@kstutz230]

What do you journal? I used to journal until a babysitter got into my journals and I felt violated. Now I don’t feel safe to express feelings yet I would like my kids to know me through them.

[@nicola4789]

Anything goes right?

[@AdrianneFluet]

Theres a sticker on your glue stick!❤

[@jlm517rocks]

Why not use clear matte medium to stick things down as well as on top to seal?

[@thren914]

What's the link to the video for the info on the pouch?

[@merandasomnolentgamer8323]

I want to get into junk journaling but I always get scared away by the idea of having to clean up after a session of doing any kind of paper crafting.

[@SeaweedKisses]

Very good point! Haha. That can be a struggle. Clean up process is the one we all dread, right!

[@robinst.romain1171]

Can you show the inside.

[@SeaweedKisses]

I show a bit of it here. Skip to the 5 : 53 mark - kzbin.info/www/bejne/jobXiGqiZqiGacU

[@anjichurch4406]

I’m not sure if I heard you correctly but it sounds like you mention that you have a Patreon and I of course pause the video and immediately went to Patreon and when I search it it it doesn’t come up at your name comes up where I used to be a Patreon but it doesn’t allow for me to see any tears or whatever. If you have a Patreon I want to be a part of it of course. Maybe you were just talking in the past sense but I just wanted to comment in case somehow my Patreon it’s not letting me see you or some thing.

[@SeaweedKisses]

Hi Anji!! Oh, the Patreon is still in the works. You're right. I had an active page before, but I need to "revamp" some things first, then I'll reactivate in a few weeks. Hoping to get it up for Jan 2023!! Yay!! Would love to have you again!

[@barbararivera2380]

:)

[@sharonbennett2953]

I Junk Journal

[@SeaweedKisses]

Oh, yay!! Nice to meet another junk journaler!🎨🙌