Simple Junk Journal TUTORIAL *plus a bonus idea* | “Use Your Paper” Series Idea #4

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[@cathyfahie1641]

You can add yourself to the other ladies on how to make a journal. You are a great teacher. Thank you.

[@TheConnieS]

You made everything so clear and concise. You are a very good teacher. I’m 65 years old and have lost some of the feeling in my hands. But you went slow enough for this old lady. I’m going to make your journal tomorrow and try to use up my papers! I’m a pressed flower artist and will incorporate my flowers into this project. Thanks so much!

[@deborahm.2460]

I appreciate your thoroughness in your instructions and your intent to use all the paper!! It's a responsible act and we all know we have LOTS of paper. Thank you!

[@barbaraburgdorff7025]

I love your technical terms--pokey, flippy. Now you are talking MY language. My problem isn't so much making the journal because I have been watching you for years. My problem is the journaling. That is a BIG problem! You did a GREAT job!

[@bonniebrooks6609]

I've made junk journals however I am glad you showed us the switching you did, I can incorporate that into my journals now, I love your channel and tho I am a long time crafter, I learn new and different skills everytime I watch so thanks for takung the time to share.

[@michalchapmanramsey450]

Envelope in the middle. Brilliant.

[@susancottman9686]

What a great idea to conceal the binding with an envelope! Thank you for sharing this guide.

[@terrymcmullen8086]

LOVE your small envelopes that you made out of your long scraps!!

[@clayfullydesigned8308]

Thank you so much for this tutorial. I've seen several journal videos, mainly where they were making the paper. I love this because it is much easier to understand the whole idea. I enjoy putting papers together, and dying papers etc, but then I had way too many papers. I made lots of cards, but still had lots of papers left over. The clean and simple approach is great for me. I wasn't too sure what the other journal people were actually going to do with their creations. This shows me clearly and now I want to make some as gifts. Thank you again.

[@kriskraftsmorewilson9651]

What a great idea the one flipping you were going to thinking about going down as a pocket you can always glue it down as a band to hold stuff

[@sonyabyrd7956]

LOVE, LOVE, LOVE!!! Perfect tutorial for a beginner! Very easy and simple to follow! Thank you!

[@sherrisonnier1857]

Place bags in opposite directions so items would not fall out of them. Love this idea to use paper. Could add ribbon to close if you did not want to turn bags around.

[@joiedefi]

I love putting envelopes in my junk journals....great as a tip in as well as a fold out, or just flat on the page. I don't use a template, just score lines and a little snipping. My current addiction is making pockets.....very quick and easy. Lovely papers and process video. Joie xx 🌿🤓❤️

[@mweyforth]

I'm so very glad you've moved into junk journaling!

[@tonidibernardo171]

I am new to this have never done paper crafts. I am a 30 yr crocheter and wld love to do this but so intimidated by this! Beautiful choice of papers and great tutorial.

[@lilahs200]

I could watch your channel ALL DAY--lol----I love your ideas and your finished products! Thank you for all the tutorials!

[@riapieterse5861]

Now I am so much more confident!!! Thanks Sooo much. The binding made me so afraid to try.. But the 3 phamphlet hole looks super easy!

[@baby1345zzzz]

This tutorial is an excellent one in making my traveler's notebook/ junk journal style. Love it. It is easy. Thank you for sharing your talent. God bless.

[@michellepalmer8243]

Hi, I just want to thank you for the tutorial. I was so inspired that I had to make one. It turned out great even my husband was impressed. From UK

[@candaceayers7864]

You done a wonderful job making this journal and I love that you didn’t edit out your mistakes to show everyone that mistakes happen behind the scenes, no ones perfect & that mistakes can easily be fixed ❤️ You done a wonderful job 🤗

[@dawnc8755]

Welcome to the junk journal world! I love how you made your envelope work...that is one thing that is so cool about junk journaling, is that everything can work! So fun Your journal is super cute and it's amazing how easy you make this look...and it is really that easy! It's a great way to enjoy your favorite paper pad every single day. Love those policy envelopes, too! I am really enjoying this series! I also use an old thick catalog and shove my pages into it to make sure I am poking with the awl into the fold (hope that makes sense). I have a awl to poke holes; you can also use the Tim Holtz pokey tool as an awl. Sometimes I also washi some of the shorter pages in place so they don't move when the holes are punched (I just remove the washi later). I also like the five-hole pamphlet stitch for these larger journals so that every piece of paper is captured by the binding. Because I make a lot of these, I have a template I made from some old file folder so my holes are always in the same place.

[@gerrydimas1261]

TFS! I was looking for a quick and easy way to make a junk journal and you nailed it! I've never made one because I thought it was too hard, but after viewing your tutorial...easy peasy!!! Thanks again. Love all your videos and tutorials.

[@lyriclovercrafts]

Thank you so much, Gerry! You’re so kind! xo Amber

[@giselalemus9057]

What a great way to use up papers, I have so many. Super cute and fantastic video, very nice. Thank you for sharing your work❣️

[@j.m.griffin1798]

Your awl is so cute. The papers are gorgeous. Awesome project, and thanks for the Skillshare tip.

[@Michelef4]

I had so much fun watching this, and I’d also like to give it a try. Thank you for sharing your talent with me!💕💕💕💕💕💕💕

[@weightnomore4darla845]

Thank you for making a a true beginner’s guide to junk journaling! Gives me the confidence to try making my first one!

[@shirleyroskamp96]

Love your easy to follow instructions. What a cute journal & I am always looking for ways to use up scraps. Thank You for sharing….lots of inspiration! 😊

[@CoolCraftyCreations]

All of your videos are so very helpful in assisting crafters like me in creating some great fun random items! Love all of these videos! Keep ‘em comin!

[@lyriclovercrafts]

Aww thank you so much!!! xo Amber

[@susanh3602]

Thank you, finally a tutorial for a very new beginner! Love this 🌼

[@mkmamakj]

Oh my. So simple and very pretty. You’re a great teacher. I love that you kept your mistake in. It’s a reminder that when we are crafting things don’t always go perfectly but it doesn’t mean we can’t correct it and end up with something beautiful. 💜

[@pamyaun936]

You are a great teacher and love the simple styling of this junk journal. I have not wanted to see with my machine but I think I can do this style. Going to make 2 for friends I’m having dinner with next week. So excited.

[@giselalemus9057]

Cutest and neatest journal, the envelope on the middle is so clever. Very very nice 😍 that k you for sharing

[@wordscrafter]

I've made several junk, altered, and pamphlet journals, but I've never seen the envelope page that covers the inner thread. Wow! Thanks for sharing this!!!! I wish I'd known about this before. Lovely journal :) Makes me want to go play in my stash.

[@glocat1963]

I love this Ms. Amber. I never made a junk journal before. I will give it a try. Thanks for sharing!

[@chaselip]

That was a great tutorial for a junk journal. MY friend are making one together by face timing. We are having a great time. Thanks💟💟💟

[@sallysmith2937]

I’m just seeing this tutorial now. Great ideas, thank you! God Bless on your Journal Journey!🎸🦋♦️🎶

[@lynnesimmons7187]

out of all the videos I've been watching to learn how to make one of these, this was absolutely the most helpful and easy to comprehend! Gonna go now.... gotta get started on my journal

[@susanfranklin8550]

Love, love, love your videos! Great ideas for gifts. I appreciate your creativity. Blessings!

[@geraldinelombardo7434]

Let me make myself clear....this is NOT ugly but girl, you can make even the most plain jane project spectacular with your positive words, comments and suggestions! Your instructions are even inspiring for someone having a rough day! Thanks for sharing your ideas. Have a great day!

[@stampwithada]

Cute journal anyone can use. I wouldn’t call it a “junk journal” but more like a traveler’s notebook. Anyway it can be transformed into anything by the things you add to it. Great inspiration for using our paper.

[@ZannidoMuse]

Why can't it be called a junk journal? It doesn't necessarily have to be made out of all junk.

[@MixitupMarci]

Fe y Arte you are right! Journals are for us to give them life and make them pretty and useful to our needs! I made a window cover mini booklet in my channel and my kids loved them! Use them for gratitude journaling and for drawing their feelings out! Too cute!!

[@annettetrent1105]

Wonderful tutorial. Great ways to use paper with very little waste. Thanks.

[@melissamodisette3322]

Have you considered leaving the bags upright? How cute would that be. Love these!

[@Mherediadlt]

Made this yesterday! So much fun. Def will be making more. Thanks for the tutorial!

[@isabelbustos2293]

I love it and thats a great way to use the scraps and I have so many! Thanks.

[@penniedowdy8425]

Your journals are so easy to recreate, Thank You So Much

[@pattiray8542]

I love your videos! Especially that you try things for the first time, and don’t edit out your mistakes. We all make them! Thanks ❤️

[@sabinerie]

They look very pretty and their are a lot of options to decorate. I enjoy this.

[@INTOASECRETLAND]

I love those clear bags...and the papers are really lovely, actually the whole thing is just cool!

[@pennyc7064]

Very beautiful! I'm new to making junk journals. This video is perfect for me! Thank you!

[@lucyyanagida]

I'm thinking of making one! I Love paper! You are so sweet and caring! Great video!

[@sheillaallen2538]

Wildflower is my ultimate favorite collection. I framed the paper you used as the cover and hung it up in my office at work. Love that paper.

[@momlifeonthedailey1374]

Just made one of these and did a flip through on my channel. I linked this video and gave you credit for the idea :) my very first junk journal and now I think I’m addicted!

[@pinklatte9]

No wonder you’re excited...it’s absolutely gorgeous!! 😍😍 now I want to make them too! Think I’ll get started tonight! Also really glad you didn’t use a sewing machine because I, like you, don’t own one 😅😁 thank you for this video ❤️

[@donnaslove325]

Hi Amber! Great project! & I love the bonus of the envelope @the end. I think I would maybe glue one or two inside as extra pocket. Also would a great money envelope😊. U did a beautiful job🤓 hugs Donna

[@woodlandstitchingstudio]

I love this book and will be trying my own. Thanks for sharing!

[@PinkOddBird]

The pink tool you were using is a Brad setter. I used the same thing to punch my signatures in the very beginning until I finally bent it and had to get a real awl lol. 🤣🤣 Also you can keep the needle in by twisting the actual Brad setter at the bottom, that's how you tighten it. 😊 Your journal turned out really nice. 👍🏼

[@12Squared]

sometimes I love your bonus ideas as much as your gorgeous original idea! using my scraps to make mini envelopes makes me a very happy crafter indeed! xoxo

[@pambonbrake2230]

I’ve never made one but I think I can now after watching you.

[@Sooofullofcraft]

You're a fabulous teacher!

[@elainet5870]

Great job on your first junk journal! Don’t you just love making them?! They can be as simple or as fancy as you want them to be. I just LOVE making them! 😃 💕

[@lindafine2155]

These are just perfect! Thank you for the bonus at the end! Great way to use the scraps! 👍😊

[@joanndankovchik4861]

Glad I found you!! Truly helped me to start my 1st journal. Thank you, great job!!

[@melaniedevuono1966]

Thank you for doing this! I wanted to make a journal but didn't know where to start! It will be a great help!

[@cheriebrittin7627]

You had me at “pokey thing”. 💗💗💗. Great video. 😀

[@sharonedwards9223]

This is absolutely beautiful!!! I’m soooo glad I found you. I have been wanting to try making a journal but didn’t know how. Now I do!! Thank you!!! ❤️❤️❤️

[@jolac46]

I love your junk journal. You have great ideas for your pages. And I love this paper pad.

[@normamiller6837]

Great video. I wish I'd seen this when I was first starting...it would have saved me a lot of anguish!!

[@livingauthenticallyonmyownterm]

Congrats on making your first junk journal!!! I’m just getting my supplies together to do so myself. Whoohooey!!! ✨🦋🌙

[@shondra6]

Ohmygosh , watching this while having paper fun nesh, I love the ideas you used on this . I’ve learnt so much. And now I’m playing. Cheers from Aussie 😍👍🏻

[@catherinelavender3993]

When you get to the last glassene envelope, you could trim the top instead of the side for a more stable spot for an insert. Your book is gorgeous!

[@isabellopez4864]

I 'm glad i founded your channel and i love the "use your papers" series. Thanks so much for showing your creativity and tips.

[@valray405]

This is an inspiring tutorial, Amber. You explain everything so well. Thank you for sharing.

[@mariannenogle6172]

I love all your videos! You provide so much detail. Thanks for sharing your first journal.

[@MixitupMarci]

I just cane across ur channel, it looks like u have a nice community here in your comments, love this kind of human contact specially now, thanks so much for the inspo! Im going to dust of my envelope punch and make some cute crafts for my channel too!! But for now im going to check out some more of ur vids!! Thanks for sharing! ☺️

[@maryanncapley-terry9650]

Beautiful job! You made it look so easy. Thanks

[@lorajones227]

I love the way you did your junk journal ❤

[@robinbrown5463]

So enjoy all your tutorials, they are so easy to follow! I can not wait to try this journal!

[@nancyhansen8844]

love this project thank you so much Amber. I will be sharing this project with my ladies craft group soon.

[@eileenpawluk6455]

Thanks for sharing your very first junk journal with us ... Your excitement is infectious❣

[@RoseAngella]

A lovely project for a new to crafting person like myself to do. 💚

[@angelaf5040]

Welcome!! You're going to love the people in the crafting community!!

[@lacynicolecreates2035]

Love the simplicity. Great job.

[@joycehill4399]

Very, very nice journal. The papers are beautiful!!! Love the simplicity of this junk journal. Great project! Thanks for sharing...

[@nicolettemcclure2584]

Awesome Junk Journal. I love making JJ's. Great Ideas, Thanks for the wonderful video.

[@silviaegger-gundevir6787]

So beautiful and inspiring, thanks for sharing

[@debsg66]

Amber, this is one of the cutest and easiest junk journals I have seen! You did a great job and your enthusiasm is catching!! TFS

[@fullmoonincapricorn7641]

Thank you I’ve been wanting to learn how to start journaling and I love this video

[@lisaeason6874]

I just found your channel and i love it. U are very talented and it just makes me wanna make journels and all the other items i have saw on here. Thanks for the inspiration. 🥰♥️

[@jittersaunt]

LOVE!!!! One of the cutest junk journals I've seen. So many great ideas!!! Thank you!!!

[@marclayton3537]

You Go Girl....as we would say here in Australia! What a great junk journal! Thank you for sharing,,,I’m just beginning in this craft...blessings Marc. 🇦🇺🇦🇺😘

[@lindafine2155]

Beautiful! Thank you for the inspirational tutorial!

[@1959dixie]

You are an amazing teacher. Love how u take ur time and explain how u do everything. I want to try this

[@maureenp7082]

So cute!! Those little envelopes would be great for gifts too! Thanks for another fab tutorial!

[@lindahughes4702]

Love this! I'm going to make some for my sister, niece and me to use in an upcoming train trip to New Mexico and Arizona. Thanks for sharing!

[@purpleplump6650]

Love your channel and ideas ! Journal is lovely....... the envelope hiding the inside stitches is such a fab idea ! 😀

[@kristinecarr1021]

Fabulous! Making one tomorrow. Thanks Amber

[@elsieblakley2381]

I think that was great. Your are very creative, especially for people have sm budgets. Thank you.

[@dkstephens]

Thank you for your wonderful video. Very easy to understand.

[@suem5414]

This has really helped me out in making my first journal, Thank you ❤️

[@kimberlybetos1239]

So cute and creative. I'm definitely going to give this a try. Thanks for sharing!

[@photoxitynone2152]

Excellent how to video. Thanks so much for sharing. Your directions makes it so easy to accomplish. 💝