Pt 1: YOU AND ME & A PAPER BAG! Easy Junk Journal Tutorial with a Paper Bag! The Paper Outpost

[@karmaleenash2841]

Pam, your love of not measuring or being so precious with your projects is what finally broke through my dang perfectionism. I

[@tammyhall2355]

You crack me up! Your so refreshing. You go your own way and if anyone wants to join in great, if not great. The grocery bag was idea was truly amazing. When you recorded it without you even doing anything that I could see or hear I started shouting your name at the TV. As crazy as that was I was even crazier waiting for you to show up. I was dying laughing at you. Your hysterical. I bet there isn’t a dull moment in your house.

[@debramckinney5597]

First thing in the morning I go to your channel cause you make my day. You are so happy and upbeat. Thank you love your videos I think I’ve tried a lot of your ideas.

[@susananderson8428]

I could never wear white long sleeves when I am crafting! You are amazing! Thanks for sharing.

[@dblock061]

Haaa I always think the same thing

[@nonstopmom8185]

Hello everyone! FYI - there are little adhesive silicone dots you can put on the back of rulers to prevent slipping. Quilters use them on their acrylic rulers. Would work on metal rulers, too. They are removable as well.

[@barbaranoble9748]

Absolutely! I just use a line of hot glue on the back of my ruler..no slipping! Tyfs

[@emandem3088]

@@barbaranoble9748 Brilliant! I’m going to try that today.

[@inkartistchannel2573]

Thanks for the heads up on the silicone dots!!!

[@lisamorales3914]

I was thinking the exact same thing!

[@lindapoteet2887]

U make my day everday.

[@aliceplouchardstelzer9881]

I love the way you cut the paper bag. Much easier than what I have been doing. Thank you. I so enjoy your videos!

[@angelatbluehairedsudios8106]

I don't think I would have the passion I have for Junk journaling if it hadn't been for finding you! After loosing everything 3 years ago my daughter suggested I start "pen palling" on a Facebook group where they send each other happy mail so I have a creative outlet since starting over. And somehow stumbled into the rabbit hole of junk journaling! You saved my sanity. Allowing me to use just simple pieces of notebook paper! It meant so much to me! Thank you again for everything!

[@holly7869]

[@cmaur811]

Edging stamp is very cool.

[@pathenson8276]

I love "When in doubt use a book page!"

[@lynnjohnson3669]

Just love this idea with the paper bag. Thank you,

[@CLEMANSJK]

I love this journal. This reminds me of a field journal for a person drawing nature or documenting new species of plants or bugs. I adore this.

[@barbaranoble9748]

When you have a part 2 there's no time to add a comment so I'm adding one now...I enjoy your videos so much and really would like seeing you more! You make my day everyday! Thank you! I love Holly too!❤

[@karenkettering1725]

It was kind of fun to hear you thinking through your signature pages!

[@nickerst380]

I really like the blue mat for the videos. It seems brighter and cheerful.🤗

[@nursnlern]

I like this blue mat!

[@bettylongshore9594]

And you just went away....I was watching and enjoying you one minute and you just left the room!!!! I LOVE your videos and cannot tell you how much I enjoy them! Please do not stop!!!!!! Your new ruler ROCKS!!!!!!

[@pauletteliddell2923]

Pam you rock. That bag was sad and you gave it life. Looking forward to seeing part 2. Carry on.

[@darbysquelch]

That cutting mat is just too clean 😁

[@ThePaperOutpost]

LOL...I agree :)

[@angeliquecaroartt7542]

Oh the glorious crinkle sound - I am obsessed with it. How inspiring is this - using a paper bag! We in UK are still into re-cycled plastic bags! The paper bag is yet to return. Behold you found the heat gun!

[@stephanieaddy7651]

I enjoy listening to you and your sense of humour you Brighten up my day, thank you Pam x

[@elenatorres1561]

Lol. Oh Pam, it was fun watching your genius while figuring out what to do.

[@tonidosch8736]

I think you're totally awesome. Your videos are so fun to watch. I love how you talk to us like we're right there sitting with you. Your dog was so cute. I love your laugh it just feels my heart with so much love. I hope you continue to keep making all these awesome videos. I'll be looking forward to each and every one. 💕💕💕💕💕

[@jacinthesavoie8271]

J 'aime l 'idée du sac d'épicerie! Wow

[@dawnmorgart4038]

I love how you add items and make them work. I would use that brown piece as an extra book cover...then your original cover could be a fun page, etc.

[@cocoed8643]

The "Princess and the Pea".... Its "Pam and the Paper"..... How in the world could you tell that you were ONE piece of paper shy on one of the signatures? Lol.... You are good, Miss Pam. The paper lady. Love the project. Thank you!

[@lonnicollins-pratt4438]

How could you not tell?

[@annettehalverson9872]

I love that you used basic supplies on this project, especially the bag. Back to the basics!

[@ThePaperOutpost]

So glad!

[@patriciaruppert201]

Good morning Pam and that sweet little Sunny and Holly with his friends. Quite cool here in Wisconsin and cloudy. I like this notebook with a paper bag. Makes one look at things around the house in a different way. Big hugs to all. ❤️❤️

[@Rhaevyn-Hart]

OMG Pam. I have had such a horrid day and watching and listening to you always makes me laugh. Thanks for your amazing creativity and humor. Much love.

[@number1nanaof2]

Ahhhhh....the lovely, soothing sound of paper! 🥰🥰🥰 The feel of paper.... probably why I prefer holding & reading a real book instead of an ipad or? It's a tactical thing. ✋🏻👍🏻🥰❤️🥰❤️

[@minkademko2335]

Measurement avoidance...right up my alley.

[@UniquelyYoursbyDawnMarie]

Love crunchy paper bags

[@danielerichard3619]

FLIPPAROONIE...Sounds like MACCAROONIE..Isn't incredible what you can do with a grocery bag? So many pieces and the colour is to die for with a white contrast. Usually I use my brown bags for composting my food leftovers. Now it makes me think. New ideas always come in some unexpected ways. Thanks Pamaroo for the inspiration. Great video. Enjoy spring. Hug to you and Sunny boy. Xoxo

[@susannahorne4701]

So pleasant to listen to you

[@marshathornburg4352]

I love my Westcott ruler. I use it all the time.

[@XenobiaF]

I like the concept of creating with what you have!

[@lizlunch7066]

A Sunny pawprint would be fun!

[@kimtaft619]

The basic assembly of this seems fairly easy. I like that we can do whatever we want to it because there basically no rules. Thanks for sharing!

[@Wvnursey]

I save all your videos for reference material and watch them multiple times. They make me smile no matter how many times I watch!

[@ТатьянаПопова-е1ю]

Вы-лучшая!!! Спасибо за чудесные идеи,подробные объяснения и весёлое настроение,которое Вы нам дарите! Будьте здоровы

[@bernicechiniborch2600]

One of the great things about you channel is not measuring! Love it when you use stuff on the desk. Thanks for this.🇨🇦

[@susanwilson4122]

Really super quick and it looked easy, at least you make it look easy. Thanks!!

[@binaalmilli7216]

Hello ! A great use of a paper bag Pam! ❤️❤️❤️ this ! Thank you 😊

[@anniethompson9207]

I will never look at a Publix grocery bag as just to carry groceries home..excellent video..I love small journals to give as gifts..will give this a try..🤗☺️👍👍

[@Rebecca-zw4pm]

Hello Pam and fans! Just wanted to share a little crafter’s tip. I use EVA foam in a lot of my crafting and my blade gets dull very fast. A few little sharpening passes on a fine sanding block after a few cuts, and before storing, will extend the life of your blades by a whole lot. I’ve been using the same blade for about a year now, and it still cuts like a champ. Pam. l love your channel and your ability to create with such love for the craft, that whatever you do, turns out beautifully. I cannot get enough of paper bags and this little project is so darn cute, I cannot stop thinking about all the variations that can be made to these little notebooks (stylistically, holiday themes, art books, sketch book, etc.). I know I’m late to the game, but thank you for sharing.

[@grahamfox931]

Hello Pam, as you can see, I am trying to catch up with the "older" videos and I am loving them soooooo much. Sunny looks so tiny in this video, he must have been a wee little thing. Please send him a HUGE hug and love from me and my fur babies. Loved your little brown paper bag shopping bag, you would have thought. Am going to try to make one myself. I have seen someone make a journal with a brown bag, but it was quite involved. I can't do involved, I need easy and enjoyable. I don't want to be on a course of anti-anxiety pills after doing a project!!!!!! Thank you sooooooooo much for your fun, giggley, videos, I just love them. So far have watched one every day, don't know what I will do when I eventually catch up!!!!! Thank you for sharing your awesome self with us. Blessings and hugs to you and Sunny from Cape Town, South Africa. Diana

[@melissakinnear828]

Two things I just have to say... First, the silent filming was almost eerie! It was too quiet for Pam. Secondly, when you were doing the edge punching and said "No bird head,no"; Holly or one of theother birds chirped right on queue! LOL! They are such smart creatures aren't they?. Thank you so much! 😉🙏

[@katebannon994]

During the 80’s ecru tights were the height of fashion! 🤪🤦‍♀️Love this and get the feeling you loved this too Pam!!🥰

[@debbiev.1311]

Your commentary keeps me smiling!! 😁💜🦋

[@marymorris7583]

I just LOVE you. Really love Sunny too

[@karenperkins7176]

"Suncoast barbie and nautical brad:" My favorite. Laughed all the way through this! Loved the humor and the perfection-free joy of making. I'm so inspired. Looking for that bag from my last paycheck spending spree!

[@lorimoreda6016]

Where shopping costs a treasure!!!

[@debrak5314]

Wow! Love it when mess ups turn out great! Love your creativity and monologue! I talk to my stuff all the time and am also a messy crafter! When you use the border punch, start in the middle then move right and left. It lines up easier.

[@ThePaperOutpost]

Love that!

[@lyndasnell3119]

Love your conversation with your journals!!! They come alive for us!!!😀

[@susananderson8428]

I'm jealous of all the cool stuff you pull out of your craft drawers!

[@hollyjollyjunk7616]

Pam I just think you are great! I love all your organizing videos! You are always so full of energy and ideas

[@Rossana-mq2vd]

Beautiful and easy.

[@1lawn68]

Love this simple journal and I LOVE Butterflies!🦋🦋

[@lesleygarcia7608]

Nautical Brad!!🤣🤣 Hilarious. Pam I want whatever you're having in your "hydration".

[@nancivessells1909]

That was fun. Never a dull moment with you!!!

[@lindabosico835]

Love seeing sunshine. Great idea for video!

[@fazestorm4441]

This is actually quite an adventure

[@AngyK71]

Adore love you ❤❤❤ You are fabulous. Every day i see video and make my day . I start making things

[@heathertiryung1023]

Where shopping goes your pay check. 😃😃

[@stacieboo2s]

I really am enjoying this one u are making can't wait to see what it turns out like xx

[@shantycrafts8491]

Pam, You do need 47 punches!! I use my brown grocery sacks for everything!! I cut them to size and print on them (several of your digital kits--gives an entirely different look), use them as blank pages, paint on them, on and on. My grocery store has unprinted ones, so I am constantly trying to use them before I get a huge stockpile. 😀 Thoroughly enjoyed your video today.

[@shantycrafts8491]

Ooh! I also decoupage napkins on them which also gives a different look.

[@loriwetmore620]

Hi Pam!🎀🦋🌺 Glue stub? Wait! What? Did I totally miss something? Is that like the end of a glue stick? Anyway, love this idea, like all of your other ideas! I do agree with Susan about your amazing ability to wear long white sleeves whilst you crafteth! If I did that it would be like me wearing white gloves while I finger painted full on! Sploosh!!🚫❗️❗️❗️⚠️🏴‍☠️Haha! Thanks for sharing the brown paper bags idea!! My sister has gifted me with a whole bunch of large paper bags, and I knew I felt inspired to use them, but I haven’t tried anything with them YET!!! But now, you have inspired me, friend! Happy hump day !!💖🌸🌷Lori from Washington state 🌺🌺🌺

[@ginabadeaux9319]

oh my i really did it i made a book out of a bag and it was fun.i made a 5x7 i covered mine with a 5x7 watercolor painting of a girl i sewed mine with my machine i used the paper and made one small signature i used the handles too barbara from 49 dragonflies shared hers but you got me to do it,thank you

[@suzetteblack9123]

⁰p

[@loritaylorart]

How crazy that I have “The Sketch-book” too! When I saw your copy I ran to grab mine, same book. Lol. I bought it for the cute old elf on the cover and thumbed through it but did not find anything about an elf. What a super, great project! Love it! 😄❤️

[@lalagamma4452]

WOW 🥺 I absolutely love you professional paper bag junk Journal 🤗🐞🥰

[@silverlining6247]

Learn a lots here. Zero trash👏❤️🥰

[@norodrig0522]

I love your new mat!! Yay!

[@Wvnursey]

Paper play!!!

[@CanadaFree.6014]

I was almost yelling at the screen "Pam you forgot your brown pages!" LOL

[@margaretpinsent6388]

So was I!!! 😂

[@mamisoi]

I saw this comment before watching so I could see where she forgot them. Lol I love how she just uses them a different way.

[@craftinghomestead]

Sun Coast Barbie and Nautical Brad. 😂😂😂 Always love your sense of humor. ❤

[@bette-annflood835]

Loving this. I’m working with paper bags today also. So I was quite happy to see you using them today .

[@sherryvanderpool4024]

Great tutorial

[@minervagarcia6999]

Hi Pam!! Just yesterday I found a Publix bag hiding in my pantry and I thought to myself "Now what can I do with you??". I love how it turned out. Thanks!!

[@Ganseblumchen-le5ih]

This is so amazing! Thank you so much for sharing 💝

[@CarolsJournalCreations]

Love what you do with a Paper Bag......you inspire me so much with my crafting....TFS

[@kimhood3140]

Love my ruler like that! It works better tearing if you put the metal side down and the cork side up 😊

[@berolinastrassmann]

Such fun! BTW "ecru" is French for "crude" as in natural, not dyed, or finished. It is found in cloth names like "ecru linen" and such. Loved this tutorial. I am now looking at grocery paper bags in a new light. I do appreciate how you find treasure in even small scraps like those butterflies! Loved the flapparonies idea!thanks, Pam!

[@joycevann1117]

Love this idea

[@Cherblaze]

I love measurement avoidance! Love the new ruler. Adore the little leaf edge. Thank you for sharing and making me smile this morning. I love the way you just "go with the flow".❤️❤️❤️

[@Tink70]

I love your videos, I do watch others but they 1) don't have cute little Sunny in their video 2) I generally don't have the supplies they are using 3) not that they have rules more like guidelines, your personality and fun flare makes for fun crafting no matter what I'm making even when I'm not making anything. You are inspiring by being your self. I didn't think I would ever be interested in owning a sewing machine but I got one and I'm going to learn how to use it because learning from you is a joy. Oh yes and I also listen to your podcasts while I'm on lunch break at work. Take care, stay well and please keep sharing your videos. Big HUGS to you, your chirping cuties and cute little sunny ❤ from Texas

[@k.susieroloff4801]

Hi Beth...I from New Braunfels , Texas....where are you from?

[@Tink70]

Hi! I'm in Liberty Hill about 30 miles west of Round Rock! I grew up in South Austin. We go through New Braunfels on our way to SA. And have been to the Shlitterbaun several times, lots of fun 😀

[@ThePaperOutpost]

Big hugs to you Beth!

[@Tink70]

@@ThePaperOutpost ❤

[@kimberlywalker280]

"Sun coast Barbie and Nautical Brad"🤣🤣🤣 Love it!😃

[@kathrynhelm4176]

Well that was a Cutie-boo! The idea of just starting at a point and see what you end up making has a delightful element of surprise. That was fun. Then, you had to go and ask the question that traps me into revealing that I am a “flawed junk journaler “..... I have a real aversion to using butterflies! I like butterflies but I have made 5 journals (not exactly prolific) and have not used one butterflies. Maybe there is a therapy class I can take. 🧐. 🥰😂🤣

[@lonnicollins-pratt4438]

I never use bees and bugs, even when those are included in a paper kit. One client was startled by a “bee”, slammed her cup down and sloshed coffee on her just opened (and specially commissioned) journal. She was not pleased.

[@annabellethedoll]

Pam, you are my favorite junk journal youtuber! My junk journals have come along way since I started watching you. Thank you so much for all the inspiration ❤ oh and I loveeeee that you talk with your furbaby like it do.

[@lindarogers6209]

Pam, I have two rulers like that. I found them at Walmart for 97 cents . Love them. The cork does hold well.

[@cathyhaynes2700]

I got one of those. Mine is only a 12 in ruler, though.

[@greeneyedldy50]

This is an awesome idea I love it

[@greeneyedldy50]

Hello pam and holly and sunshine and leonardo and happy yeh it was quiet wen u came back and started counting ur papers lol

[@ThePaperOutpost]

deafeningly quiet! ;)

[@annewiedenbaum1815]

Love your videos you inspired my crafts n journals I left Tampa 2016 daughter is in gainsville

[@charlean_sherrod]

I just love you and your personality, 🤗 you make crafting so much fun. Thank you for making my day a bit happier 🌸💕🌸. You should do a challenge and have us all make a paper bag journal. Lol

[@cindy1274]

yea!

[@janetphelps6879]

You're a winner. New subscriber. I'm encouraged now to begin book making. I have all the things, why not just start. 😊

[@LarssonBrolin]

Thanks for this video. I have so many paperbags at home for food trash and from shopping.and have no money to by paper any more. So i need to scrap with this kind of things and mail envelope

[@judysmith9219]

I always enjoy you and all of your great creations, such fun "wild and crazy" videos !! I had no idea you could be quiet 😅 - I've often wondered what kind of a kid you were in school !?! 🥰😀🙃👍💝

[@dblock061]

The little danglies on the outside of the spine from the pamphlet stitch could be a tie around closure if they were long enough!! 😁

[@texicanwife]

I just finished a small ledger journal using a lunch sack (brown paper kind). I love it and I love your version above as well! Love using what we already have on hand!

[@talabarina5220]

Looks great what you made...I love how you just keep going and it turns out really cool. Love working with paper bags.

[@DawnConnor-wh2ln]

I'm totally messy when crafting!! I just clean off the cutting mat with a baby wipe if the glue gets on it. Love this project!!!