Starting a Journal ☆✩ For Beginners

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Sometimes starting a new journal can be scary, but it's using it that make it special! I hope this video will inspire you to start using all those pretty journals you hoard or collect, and to begin filling them up with your unique life!
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Journal inspiration, Diy journal, Scrapbook journal, How to fill a journal, Art journals, Journal with me, Scrapbook ideas, Junk Journaling, Junk Journal ideas, Tips for journaling, How to scrapbook, Diy scrapbook, How to use a junk journal

[@sandrashimazu5825]

Thank you, Johanna, for your gentle heartfelt video. I have been journaling since I was 13 years old, I am turning 65 soon, and still have excitement mixed with anxiety starting a new journal. Your video has helped me breakthrough with joyful purpose! 🐱💕

[@my.language.adventure]

Wow, that is amazing. A life-time of fulfilled notebooks with treasures that now are everlasting, it's truly wonderful :) ♥

[@izziexo5812]

I am 13 and I really want to start a journal but I don’t know what to put in it

[@lilyyatkeman3605]

Izzy Bull try starting out with some of your favorite stuff or a daily journal until you become comfortable!!

[@little7redify]

@@izziexo5812 Some ideas: start by scrapbooking collages or pictures from magazines, maybe prints some photos you like from pinterest or tumblr. Some photos about your favorite shows and movies.. Etc

[@izziexo5812]

HawRaa FaLah ik thank you x

[@TheLondonLass]

I like to leave the first page blank and then fill it in at the end. That stops the first page fear for me and means I can write an introduction to what is in the journal.

[@jillm871]

Oooo good idea,thanks

[@DreamPinkClouds]

Thanks for the idea.. I was struggling for days to start journaling because I couldn't think of a start page design😅

[@gutomako5330]

oh good idea i'll be sure to use it when i start journaling :)

[@user-bk7nn7mt1b]

thats rlly smart actually

[@nightshiftbyommandizon5436]

“One day, you will go back and read about the person you once were.” - Johanna Clough Loved this line. I’m considering adding this to my own journal’s introduction page ❤️

[@aliceadler4569]

What a beautiful introduction and description of what a journal means and could possibly be to each of us. I loved this!!! Thank you!!!

[@JohannaClough]

Alice Adler thank YOU xx

[@NatallieAnastasova]

You inspire me everyday. I think today is the day I will start my journal.

[@jessicag8219]

How's your journal making so far? :)

[@babypandas806]

@@jessicag8219 exacty my question

[@sk5213]

Your aesthetic is too powerful... also everything you own is gorgeous 😍

[@jellybean9382]

I made my own first journal and I absolutely adore it! It’s so messy and imperfect but I love how personal it is

[@oxarose4998]

The thought of journaling used to overwhelm me, even though I loved it so much. And this video just helps me revisit how it's supposed to be my safe space, a space to be calm, creative and myself. Thank you! I love your videos. I keep coming back to them after so many years. Lots of love. ❤️

[@stephaniea5532]

I love your journals so much they always inspire me to keep writing. I use a simple composition notebook because I just cant use a altered book without feeling bad as I write in it imperfectly. ( I know silly right) but with a inexpensive notebook its easier to be ok if I ruin a page with my handwriting or attempts. But seeing yours oh my gosh I can see your children fumbling through them so fondly and appreciative of you and I want that!! Thanks for the inspirations its truly uplifting!

[@bon.mp4]

Your journal describe your absolute unique personality and I love that

[@mraedlc]

i go back to watch this video every few months :) such a classic video when I'm inspired to journal

[@heatherbeyer8198]

Johanna - I think this was one of the most beautiful journaling videos I have ever watched.

[@JohannaClough]

Heather Beyer thank you so much!

[@BonnyAndClive]

I think this would really help a lot of people that don't understand how to use a junk journal aswell. 😊

[@AzaleaLala]

Really good video and very inspiring. I can't believe you are only twenty three and have three children. You have a good head on your shoulders.

[@JohannaClough]

phennec you’re so kind! Thank you 💕

[@halloweengiraffe]

This has been a great help! Also. Your voice is so relaxing, I feel totally at ease with you, like you are an old friend or something. Makes for goooood viewing. Thank you so much for this vid.

[@amitayadav6920]

My life is not in a good state at all ... So I thought of making a journal to relieve my stress ... And her calming voice motivated me to start it today .... Thank you ... Great explanation ....😊

[@lynnmartin5141]

Stunning, peaceful, serene, loved listening to you chat and explaining your journal. Thank you xx😁🧡

[@theivorys4]

This was, not only extremely gorgeous but such a huge inspiration to me. Thanks for sharing your process with us🙌❤

[@barbarabrundige6394]

I love watching your videos. They give me inspiration to take out my boxes of little momentos and give this a try. 🥰

[@marissa_____]

❤️ Thank you Johanna, I love all your videos. They inspire my creativity and encourage me to embrace imperfections, I truly appreciate it.

[@TheScrapbookShop]

This is my fav video on junk journals. Thank you for sharing.

[@JuniDesiree]

So lovely! What wonderful ideas to get started. Love that.

[@JohannaClough]

Juni Desiree` thank you Juni ♥️

[@6741austin]

I’ve just recently just started making my first junk journal. I have watched many videos but yours have been my favorite. I binge watch every chance I get. I love your style and how you take your time but not in a boring way. It’s very informative. Thank you for sharing your love of journaling with us. I hope you continue your process videos. Have a blessed day!

[@GoodbyeAngel]

Hey Johanna, I feel a little silly writing this here... but I'm going to do it anyway. At the end of this video I felt tears well up in my eyes, they started to fall and I couldn't figure out why. My husband got up to hug me and we stood there for a moment. As I was held, I suddenly realized why I was crying. They way you described starting a new journal really hit home. I've been using a journal since June last year, mostly for bullet journaling and I've loved it. But with the switch to a new notebook last month everything felt wrong. I didn't want to my trackers and lists and any of it. So I tossed it aside. I've only been using it every so often. But with watching your video I feel I've discovered what was missing. I need a book I want to look at, like you said. Something that makes me feel safe and comfortable. And my new journal just isn't doing that. So I'm going to take a page from your book and start over. Decorate the cover, do a starter page with an introduction or a story or whatever comes to mind. Letting go of my old way of doing things in favor of something else. Something new. More personal. And I'm going to watch all your other videos. Thank you! x Marieke

[@bubble300]

I have no idea why but this made me read up. Beautiful video some of the things you said really touched me

[@jadetovar958]

I have been journaling ever since I was a little girl, and I had stopped for a while. But your ideas and tips have inspired me to start again! Thank you so much Johanna!

[@nandhucutie1025]

I am new for art journaling.....i have started art journaling by watching your video.it is really a wonderful experience. Thank you !

[@justinewhite-hadley3138]

What a gem of a video. Calm, peaceful and filled with treasures. 💖

[@ersuresh5391]

Her voice is so soothing also great video

[@augustwhite8903]

My biggest issue and why I never keep up with a journal is probably because I forget it doesn't have to be a work of art. I like how you explained it. Thank you so much!

[@lisabellepapel]

This made me so relaxed watching this and so very helpful as we all know the fear of 'blank pages' and 'ruining a beautiful (handmade) journal"! TFS and what a precious journal you have chosen to work on in this video

[@saf.081]

I love your voice. It's so calming and happy. It's makes all my anxiety flow out.

[@plhatfield56]

I Love your journaling and all of your advise and methods! I wish I had come across these type of journals when I was young. Now I'm 62 and I feel like it's too late to start and I just don't know where to start. This video is very helpful. Thank you!

[@MameysMedley]

PLEASE do more videos like this! It's so inspiring! It really makes me want to be more consistent with my journals! I just LOOOVE your channel Johanna. You are a true artist. I love your homemade journals.

[@thecraftywitch510]

Thank you! As you can likely tell by my avatar I craft. I have never made or wanted to use a journal. I was gifted one but I literally forget about it! Until now. Just being able to display little treasures and thoughts and goals and really make it personal is beginning to appeal to me, I get it! I am going through perimenopause just now (sorry if that's TMI) but this has made me want to journal it and all its ups and downs. You video has really reached me and you have such a gentle way. Ty and Bright Blessings from beautiful Scotland x

[@rachelkillian4305]

I'm just starting my first one..im so glad I came across your video I'm in the process of getting all my things together. And hopefully to start soon once I feel like I have everything in place💗 yours is truly a treasure 💗

[@prachisingh7353]

"For the first entry,i think it is easy place to start is by introducing yourself, if not to the book Or the person reading it then just to YOURSELF because one day you will go back and read about the person you once were" ah, this is beautiful 💓💓 it should be titled as 'what to do on the first page of your journal'. Thank you 🌝 (I watched it twice) 🌼

[@pinkynoble]

I love memories. I have been keeping many letters and mementos but not yet putting in a journal like this. I like your narration and explanation on how to start a journal. Thank you for the inspiration.

[@smolcherrie.7293]

Iv'e been journaling since I was like, 12? I know i'm only 15 but I have like- 5 journals or something? For some reason, I started crying over this video...It was so gentle and sweet. I really liked it, Thank you!

[@allsmilesx0573]

This was very soothing to watch.

[@yolandamcfollie]

I love the antique style of photos and drawings. Reminds me of the 50s.

[@carried9130]

What a beautiful new journal! Also, lovely sentiments about writing and filling the journals, and that's given me a bit of inspiration on getting started on both my own and the one about my grandmother. (2 of the March Zine pages are for my grandma's book...she'd have loved them!) I think you touched on some points that will help me during times I get stuck. I'm also one of those people that hates imperfections in something I make; this will be a big learning experience lol. I can't rip apart a whole book for a page I wish was different, so I will need to learn to accept that kind of thing. Lately I hate my writing too, but maybe that should make up part of an entry. I love love love that rocking horse cover. That is still one of my all time favorite covers I have ever seen. Thank you for sharing and hope you get a relaxing night ahead!

[@feiabrusse6764]

You are young but you have the wisdom of an old soul and that is so great ,because you explain on such a wonderful and lovingly manner ,what memories are to people and how you can make a treasure of it . Beautiful journals to see . I am very impressed and wish you lots of luck and succes with other things you are going to create Thanks for sharing

[@alyssarichards1546]

Beautiful. This def makes me want to create a book and start the journey of being a mom to 3 shortly

[@madisyneberhart495]

Her voice is so calming

[@hayleyk6184]

What a beautiful snapshot of your creative process. So creative

[@DebbieKetcham]

You have articulated what I have been thinking about describing to others what it means to keep a journal. Well done! Thank you!

[@ray-ru9nh]

Seeing your journal really motivates me!!😀

[@JunkJournalsToHoldYourMemories]

I love your journals. I just wish I could make them look like yours! I can't get out of this organized box I am in! I want to write but when I do, it just looks dumpy! Thanks for the inspireation!

[@kushikitoureahh4039]

It's time to start a journal life!

[@Anna-rx3gp]

I love watching your videos so much! They help me a lot with my journaling process, give me ideas and encourage me to get creative more often. Your videos, especially your 'journal with me' episodes, inspire me a lot!😊 This became one of my favourite videos of yours, because I am looking forward to starting a new journal for a while now, and I got a whole bunch of ideas that I can get started with!💓

[@mihaela5623]

Oh my God... your voice and the music in the background relaxed me soo much😍 and your video inspired even more❤ thank you

[@WickedAarav]

Your voice is really cute. I close my eyes & focus on your video's background music + your voice ❤️ It feels great !!!

[@newtoatheism5968]

I have a plain composition from dollar tree I don’t have anything to decorate it with yet it’s mostly for planning on my book I’m writing but I want to add some character inspiration boards

[@carsonthecar3331]

You’re voice is so relaxing i cant😫😫😫😫😫

[@astriixsm5360]

You are the most beautiful person I know love your Journalling style

[@belbe417]

Lovely way to welcome people to journaling. I enjoyed your ideas and will try to incorporate some. Thanks 😃

[@gracefrasch2406]

I love this. I’ve never thought of adding things to my journals and don’t really want to but i just love this vid

[@patriciaregister7835]

Thank you for your video. It helped me so much.

[@brigittezennadi4418]

Thank you Johanna, I like your videos, very inspiring for someone like me who is just starting !! your explanations are really clear !!

[@bella-jo8zn]

This was the first ever video I watched on your channel thankyou, I love your videos so much they are my special treat this is the second time I’ve watched this it is now October 2018 ❤️❤️

[@jeanthobaben]

Love your method of collecting bits of ephemera.

[@Blueone71]

Wow wow wow ! An amazing journal 🌟🌟🧚🏻‍♂️! Like a magic ✨🌈

[@1888starz]

I really enjoyed this video. You've helped put at ease anyone wishing to begin journal making. The results say it all. Thanks for sharing.

[@starflower2583]

I made my own bullet journal from scratch. Cover, pages, binding, everything.

[@ohhaubree]

Your voice is so calming and relaxing to listen to! I loved this video so much. I agree with the comment below about doing a part 2! ❤️❤️

[@jent9197]

Love the ideas you share about finding the right place to journal and introducing yourself (to yourself) 😄 A great video, thank you 💕📝

[@v1olante]

Thank you for the tips ❤

[@morganbailey2916]

I’m soo starting a journal right now

[@IraSinghTheSouvenirCalledlife]

So beautifully done Johanna. I am blessed and grateful to have known u and your work through KZbin. Thanks for sharing.❤️❤️

[@JohannaClough]

ira nagpal ♥️🤗

[@wandaamorose9964]

Very informative. And a pretty journal.

[@vaishalijaiswal8533]

I love many videos but I never invested my time in commenting them. But this video was so much relaxing to my ears & i decided to dedicate my first ever comment to this beautiful video! Inspired me.Thankyou so much

[@JohannaClough]

Vaishali Jaiswal thank you! ♥️

[@lindaleonhardt7617]

Hi Johanna! Thank you so so much for making this video, it's perfect for me because I've never made a Journal yet, and you have given me so much inspiration!!

[@mumpustudent16]

Love this video so inspiring, I enjoy making them but I’m not so good at using them, this was really encouraging and game me plenty to get started on 😍 I’ve come over from Willow Bound Journals x

[@anni_ie991]

I'm planning to make a journal where I take a photo, print it then write about it and I'll do one for every week. Kinda like a diary.

[@SheilaY]

That was great advice and so perfectly done!

[@nargisbegum9267]

Johanna that is the best idea in the world

[@sierraloveswebkinz1963]

i wish i could be as creative as you . Your the best !!!!!

[@jonathanslife4079]

Thank u for showing me how to start my journey I really like my journal it's a Victoria them I love it even tho I'm recently 10 no one's to old or to young to start!

[@cerwelt]

A wonderful introduction to starting a journal.

[@kimberlydelgado2046]

I didnt want your video to end 😔♥️ so beautiful & creative ☺

[@RoxannePonds]

This was so wonderful. So sweet! It so thoroughly and concisely explained what the journal is and how to get started. Love! ❤️

[@TheHippieGypsy]

What a lovely, peaceful & inspiring video!

[@kimberlyduncan1053]

That was beautiful. Thanks for the encouragement

[@varnamaddocks7732]

Hi pet loving your page I'm just starting doing mine but I've got such lots of good tips from you love VEE lady 52 from the UK xxxxxxxxxx

[@lowsuanling2412]

I love your handwriting😍

[@marytom5442]

Really helpful video! Thank you!

[@kritika1548]

Johanna I just love you! U are amazing 🥰🥰

[@49dragonflies]

Love this video and your soothing voice! Well done!

[@Adri_de_harubooks]

I love your videos and your creations, you inspired me to journal and please teach us more about this beautiful activity, thank you so much Johanna 😊

[@ellis1034]

I journaled everyday in middle school and high school. Now that I’m in uni I just can’t find the time. I really hope i can get back into it someday

[@jilltunnicliffe4227]

Great video Johanna, so inspiring to watch an artist at work. ❤️

[@Jeannes1234]

What a lovely video! It is a great way to get started. I have to get back to journaling.

[@JohannaClough]

Jeannes1234 i hope you do! 💕

[@kiera-tf1xd]

i have been binging bc i’m going to start a journal in 2019 ☺️

[@spiritualityinme5921]

i love your work

[@sammir3024]

I love your journal looks amazing

[@littlebirdcreations7]

Hi Johanna, lovely to see you back. Great video with lots of ideas for getting started TFS 😍😍

[@JohannaClough]

Thanks for watching! Glad you enjoyed it! X

[@elainebutturff7735]

Thanks for everything that you do to inspire us. Your very talented with journals and it shows. Keep up the good work !! 😊🌻🦉

[@annupriya1666]

Love how calmimg and relaxing your voice is. I just came back from school and saw this in my notification. What could be better?!❤

[@JohannaClough]

Annu Priya aww! ♥️

[@annupriya1666]

Johanna Clough ❤❤

[@sirid8695]

Such a heartwarming video... Thank you so much for inspiring us 🎉