Easy NO SEW Junk Journal / Junk Journal Tutorial / How to Make a Junk Journal / Beginner Journal

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I hope you enjoy this VERY chatty and very simple completely NO SEW junk journal tutorial made using a composition book. I know we all love to an easy and accessible junk journal tutorial! This tutorial is perfect for beginners! The supplies are very basic and easy to find at the dollar tree, craft stores, or Walmart. I love trying to keep things easy peasy, if you have any questions about how to make this journal just leave them in the comments below:) Happy Christmas crafting!
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[@taleeayeary2495]

Yes please show more tutorial for inside composition book ideas.

[@thriftyday]

I work on the inside of these journals every week on my Patreon Lives🥰🥰🥰

[@MercyCuenca]

The Strawberry Shortcake picture is EVERYTHING!!!

[@thriftyday]

I love it too🍓

[@LeenieCee]

I just found your channel after looking for junk journal tutorials where they aren't all brown and a bit too grungy for my taste. Anyway I loved this video and your style, thank you so much and I started my own journal whilst I was watching along 💌

[@heartworkbyleslie]

I love this! With some old hymnal pages, it would be a great prayer journal!!

[@creatingitonedayatatime]

I was going to use mine as a scripture journal so I love the idea of using old hymnal pages. Thanks for that suggestion.

[@juanitamattick7451]

First time I saw you and I love your journal. I will make a no sew myself....thanks so much for the great Easy easy way to make a super cute book😊🎉

[@cherylstevens9665]

I prefer no sew and glue in all my books. The sewing looks nice, but I can live without it. Yours looks lovely.😊 and yes, I made it to the end; it was easy🍳

[@thriftyday]

Aww thank you so much! and thank you so much fro watching😃

[@linaleblanc8288]

I'm the same way. I can take it, or leave it. But it really does look nice

[@kellybianco6377]

Love this video. I am just starting junk journaling, and I was so overwhelmed. This video really helped me. Thank you so much. I would love for you to make more videos like this one.

[@CissyPantsCrafts]

Glad to know you use the friends of the library sales. I'm a volunteer for two friends groups in Los Angeles library system. I rescue so many of the vintage books with plans to create journals or find someone who would love them to create a journal with. As you know, at some point, the books might just get tossed. I'd rather see them used for journal making.

[@aprilzeier3848]

I just love your style. You're welcome 😊

[@yomamadawg365]

I love the no sew journal!! So pretty and easy!!

[@erlyne0]

Not sure how I missed this one when you first posted it, but happy I found it! :o)

[@CissyPantsCrafts]

I also purchased the tiny attacher from Michael's for 3.99/4.99 or something like that they come in colors and they work marvelously and they do work well stapling material to paper. I have watched this to the end. Love the tutorial. I will try a couple of the techniques to journals that I make thank you so much for sharing.

[@patriciacambria6414]

Love to see part 2 ! The journal is so colorful !

[@thriftyday]

Sounds great! I will do an part 2 for sure:)

[@LuvsSno]

​@@thriftydayis part 2 available now

[@creatingitonedayatatime]

I have never seen any of your videos or come across your channel until today. Your tutorial is the only one I've ever watched all the way through and not been bored. Concise and to the point and so easy to follow. I like to do tip ins with my papers instead of taping but otherwise I'm excited to go get a composition notebook and try this. Thank you for this tutorial!

[@curli-lettey4319]

These are nice ideas, especially the trim.

[@denisecooper6766]

I like the no sew journal , I journal and this is really nice great ideas. This sill be my first junk journal so I'm excited to try this .Thank you

[@loriwadding1966]

❤ I Love this No-sew journal!!! It's Beautiful!! I think i will give it a try. It looks so relaxing!!❤😊

[@cindyappleman6785]

I absolutely love this❤❤❤. Thank you so very much for sharing!!

[@user-st5gr8dc6v]

Love this journal!! I love composition notebooks and at back2school time you can get 2 for a dollar!!

[@user-st5gr8dc6v]

I don't own a sewing machine so I have to glue and staple everything!!

[@thriftyday]

best time to buy!! I totally agree:))

[@fyrtalker]

I’ve just discovered your channel through Pinterest. I’m loving it and will be making my way through your videos. I am a fellow Californian, from Bakersfield. My daughter lives in LA. TFS!

[@user-gw5kb4in6x]

Love the gingham on strawberry shortcake journals daughter loved str shortcake as a toddler we had the theme kitchenette

[@thriftyday]

Aww me too!! My whole room was strawberry shortcake🍓 It was bright yellow and my momma made me green gingham cutains💚🍓

[@crystalwaddell537]

I'd love to see a part 2 with pages!

[@thriftyday]

I work on the inside on my Patreon LIVES every Tuesday 🥰

[@maryalexis7328]

You do not need a tiny attacher. They are over rated! Love your creative journal.

[@thriftyday]

OH OK! IM on the fence for sure:))

[@connied3309]

I love the fresh, clean, light-hearted look of your journals. They’re so fun. Another way to cover the front and back is with fabric, ironed on using Heat and Bond. The edges don’t ravel and the fabric takes on the feel of a cloth-bound book. Thanks for the inspiration. I’m going to look for some kids books when I make my candy-themed journal.

[@meridithlevinson5814]

A candy-themed journal is such a fun idea!

[@thriftyday]

oh how fun a candy theme journal!!!

[@ClaraMitchell-sw9pe]

Such a great starter book

[@michellebrouillard9814]

I'm so glad that I found your site. I really like the style of junk journals you are making. Tyfs

[@thriftyday]

Thank you so much Michelle!

[@katherinedouglas987]

Thank you for sharing! Can't wait to try!!

[@LeticiaUPC]

I would love to see your sewing methods, because you don't use the machine, so I imagine if it is like "sewing" our j.j. into spines. Thank you for your colors! It really gives me inspiration to do my own j.js again. ❤

[@thriftyday]

Wonderful!! So happy to hear😊

[@cherylb6349]

Totally new, happy to learn from you!

[@RowdyFairyDesigns]

Thank you I prefer no sew and I adore how this looks

[@thriftyday]

wonderful and thanks for watching!

[@sherrythibault448]

Omg, I love it!! You have given me so many ideas!!

[@AlisaJGreen]

I definitely will be trying this!!❤❤

[@beapatterson6829]

I love the idea of using composition books, i have so many and now don't nees to cut up a book that is that size!

[@faymeowsiumo]

I really love your pink duct tape😊I like to use clear tape to add extra pages too

[@elliegreen8777]

Oh that’s a great idea!!!!

[@sacredyolidesigns]

New to you, great tutorial. I love my tiny attacher. The staples are super tiny and strong, I use it to attach everything, including fabric embellishments, I even use the tiny stables as embellishments too. 😊

[@kerrytrumble8121]

that’s exactly how I do my journals! I was doing them monthly but it’s getting way too overwhelming so I think I’m just going to make one and just use it when I feel like it. I, also, love ricrac!

[@thriftyday]

that's awesome!! I agree, keep it easy:))

[@debbiepickett6125]

I’m a new subscriber and I just LOVE your style and your voice is so positive and lifts a bad mood…..thanks!

[@Trish6124]

I just finished my notebook (started yesterday), and i love how it turned out! I love the washi tape look on the edges, so i left it that way. Thanks for the video! 😊

[@thriftyday]

happy to hear!!🥳🥰

[@LovinDebsFit50s]

Made it to the end. 🩷 I painted a composition book cover with black gesso, I’m going to paint flowers on it and add a little title cover thingy. 🌺🌸🌺

[@thriftyday]

oh I bet that will be beautiful!!

[@laurakovach743]

Tiny attachment staples by Tim Holtz are definitely smaller than standard. I use both. Love this video.

[@sandy_521lakestreet]

Ali Express has tons of the flower border!!!! And so cheap❤!

[@headhunter6668]

So happy I found this. I want to combine a bullet journal with my junk journal and wasn't quite sure how it would work out but now I can't wait to get started. THANK YOU!! FYI: watched it twice😅

[@thriftyday]

aww yay!! Love hearing it and thank you for watching!!

[@kskollections2142]

The tutorial was excellent! Very clear and easy to understand! I’ve never made a junk journal before but I’m interested in learning how to make them. I do believe that I would prefer the no sew even though I do have a sewing machine and can hand sew as well. I’m not me if I’m not covered in glue! 🤣 I really appreciate the way you explain everything so even a dummy like me can follow along! Happy journaling! 😊

[@thriftyday]

awwww thank you!! Im so happy you found the tutorial easy to follow❤ Im always worried I talk too much and throw everyone off🤪

[@kellynash9566]

I loveeee this! Thank you for the clear, simple instructions. Can't wait to try 😍

[@thriftyday]

thank you Kelly!

[@maureengarcia5511]

I made it to the end and really enjoyed it!

[@thriftyday]

Wonderful! Thank you for watching :))

[@katcapa2367]

Hi I am new to your channel and I love everything. Yes I make composition book journals and I do watch Rebecca Hoot. I grew up sewing and had that hobby for most of my life. I switched to paper so I did not have to sew.....Thank You for sharing.

[@thriftyday]

I agree, I do love to sew signatures but that's where my sewing ends lol Thank you for watching!

[@deborayarin4562]

The journal is very cute, I love it, beautiful. I like the glue junk journal. Congratulations.

[@user-te8eo4hx7c]

I just discovered you &I love your no sew journals. I really like the simplicity of them as well! Can’t wait to start making my own. I’ve made several journals that are sewn together but I haven’t made any in awhile because I’m dreading all the work that goes into it. Yes, the Tim Holtz staplers are smaller & I love it! You can use a permanent marker to color the staples, so cool! I’ve subscribed to your channel & look forward to seeing more journals!

[@linaleblanc8288]

I LOVE how you use all the different trims and ribbons. It just adds so much ❤

[@thriftyday]

Aww thank you! I love making journals easy and fun!!

[@afeeser]

I like paper tape. The kind that is for bandages.

[@susansmithey5317]

I’ve made a couple of composition book journals on my own without watching any tutorials. I’ve learned so many new things here. I especially love washi taped edges and adding in pages with clear tape. Thank you

[@thriftyday]

oh how wonderful!! Makes me so happy to hear:)) Thanks for watching Susan 😊

[@csanchez1020]

I was excited when I saw this tutorial. I love how you go old school with tape and staples.

[@thriftyday]

Awww thank you so much!!

[@beautifulthornbirds]

Love no sew. Love Rebecca Hoot. She set me free with journal making and such! She taught me to understand that nothing is perfect and there are no mistakes in crafting. Great video!! 💖

[@thriftyday]

Oh that's wonderful! Love her and her channel so much!!

[@terrystephenson8253]

This is "no sew" cute! My grand daughter (8) would love to make one with me. Thank you for adding another craft to my list of "Gotta Dos!" Lol

[@thriftyday]

aww thank you for watching! So happy you like it😃

[@eternitywithjesus777]

I really am starting to get your style of journaling now after watching this one! So cute. And, I haven't learned to sew yet as a Newby. I just bought a sewing machine. I really do love this! Tfs

[@thriftyday]

oh im os happy to hear that! Its a really fun and relaxed way to create:))

[@Faith-mf6jz]

This is super fun. Thank you ❤

[@miarenee6703]

Love this! Step 2 PLEASE!!! ❤😊

[@thriftyday]

Yay!! OK:))

[@tangledinwishes]

Love this video! Thank you for sharing! I would love to see a sew tutorial!

[@thriftyday]

Sounds great and thank you for watching!!

[@1888starz]

You're so fun to watch and listen too. Love your no sew idea and it is soooo cute. Thanks for sharing.

[@marydeancarter6739]

Would love part 2

[@tammykriskie2233]

I absolutely love your No Sew Journal. The book pages are cute and I love how you did the edges with washi tape and really like the ruffle trim. I have to make one of these. Thank You for sharing ❤ Have a Blessed week 💕🌷

[@thriftyday]

So happy you like it!! Thank you so much for watching!

[@Donna1962VT]

Love this! Thank you for sharing! ❤

[@DeeBlaregold]

I just discovered your channel. I love the new sew journal. 📓 thanks for sharing! I watched to the end.

[@missitrotter7535]

The tiny attacher staples are much smaller (and super expensive compared to regular staples.) I do love it for certain things when a smaller staple just looks better. I have a vintage Swingline stapler that is a workhorse!!! They still make them but not sure how good they are.

[@thriftyday]

Good to know thank you! 🙏🏽 May search for a vintage Swingline!!🫶🏽🥰

[@mell5778]

I love it!!!! I am gonne start this week to make my own!!! O and part 2 is always nice! 🎉

[@donnaharrison2688]

Just found your channel. Love the channel. Love your tutorial. Going to try this with my next journal.

[@ginaashby6782]

Jst discovered your tutorial gonna try ur ideas also ordered the Tim Holtz tiny stapler to try and also subscribed ... thnx for sharing ❤

[@coldmountainpix]

this is such a happy channel filled with eye candy!! new subbie here!

[@palaciostexasbeauty2872]

Part 2 please

[@beautifulthornbirds]

I think you have to be a Patreon member to see how she decorates the inside pages. Its that way with many of her how to videos. i cant afford it so it kind of makes me feel left behind but its nice for those who are members.😊

[@LovinDebsFit50s]

Wipe your scissors with a baby wet wipe and the masking tape won’t leave a sticky adhesive to your scissors. ✂️ I don’t remember where I saw this but I have tried it and wow does it work!!

[@dawnhiggins6802]

I actually love both no sew and sewn. I opt for no sew becuz I can NOT sew lol. I just bought a machine to practice but ha not much luck. I'm new and love your channel

[@thriftyday]

Aww thank you so much and welcome:))

[@hopefoux5711]

Love it & Yes please do a part 2💕 I love Rebecca Hoot!!!!

[@thriftyday]

Isn't Rebecca the best?? Will do for sure!

[@eloisehuckstep1057]

Thank you for sharing

[@constancekimmel6847]

No sew is a great quick journal. Thanks.

[@MAINEiacGrammiesHomestead]

Thank you I’m learning now how to put a junk journal together new 28:35 here I just rang your bell 🛎️ looking forward to knowing you ❤👍♥️☘️

[@foreveryoung2685]

I'd love to see the sewn tutorial

[@bernicechiniborch2600]

Very cute! I will give this a try on a small journal before I tackle a composition book.new subscriber here!🇨🇦

[@jenharvey8749]

I love this journal - so pretty, Thanks for sharing 💕

[@thriftyday]

You are so kind and thank you!!!

[@kristinewithak3616]

I love this no sew!! Thanks for all the tips. I used a composition notebook with pages glued together to keep the sympathy cards I got for each of my parents. It was very helpful. When will you add junk journal charms to your etsy shop? Love your style.

[@jomassie3894]

Very cute!

[@eloisehuckstep1057]

Yes we are going to have a cousins day to make a no sew journals we can’t wait

[@marilynharvey5777]

I really enjoyed this video, it looks amazing, l have some of the daisy trim so will definitely be making gone of yourno sew journals. Hi from Melbourne Australia 🇦🇺 ❤ m

[@irenemueller1259]

Super cute journal! ❤

[@estelasteele1173]

Love this way of making a composition book look "fancy". This would be a great project for the grandchildren.

[@thriftyday]

so happy you like it😊 It would be perfect for the kiddos:))

[@amyrodenbaugh824]

I love no sew i don't own a sewing machine I love your videos you always have the cutest ideas. Thank you for inspiring me always!!!!!

[@thriftyday]

Yay!! Makes me so happy! So happy ton inspire☺

[@Evilin0861]

Enjoyed your video very much. Your creativity is amazing. Tfs❤️

[@cindyhutto2614]

Awesome journal. I am new to your video’s. I am really enjoying them. I am also a big fan of Rebecca Hoot!

[@ednicholls3076]

I've watched this loads. I love watching the process and have followed it religiously when making my journal. 😊

[@MsMonica38]

I would love to see how you put the calendar pages in and how you set it up to journal in. Also, great idea for making a stapled ruffle, as ive done it with glue which was much messier? This was so cute, thanks for sharing!

[@thriftyday]

Hi Monica! I actually completely set up and add calenders etc on my Patreon LIVE:) I also work in my daily journals every Tuesday on Patreon Live so my Patreon can see the process:))

[@MsMonica38]

@@thriftyday ok great. Are the lives recorded?

[@terribarone5788]

I would also be interested in this. Love this!

[@blessedandjoyful87]

Hello,I would love to see the mini on the go!!!❤

[@kari97632]

Love this. I love the idea of using duct tape on spine, washi on the pages and the no sew ruffled trim. Can't wait to see part 2.

[@ritamaxwell8407]

Love your videos. Love the no sew journal. And to answer your question the tiny attacher staples are smaller than regular staples.

[@karenmack254]

Adorable!!

[@glendaverheul9821]

I am also a rebecca hoot fan❤❤

[@thriftyday]

She is so lovely!!

[@rosecanary1000]

Thank you! I don't have a sewing machine so this is a perfect project for me and it's so easy & fun to make.

[@shannonelliott4046]

IT'S TOO CUTE! REBECCA HOOT GOT ME INTO JUNK JOURNALING, BUT I DO LOVE THE NO SEW...I DO THAT WITH MINE ALREADY. ABOUT THE STAPLE THING, I WOULD JUST COVER STAPLES WITH RIBBON, OR WASHI (DEFINITELY GLUE WASHI DOWN 😂)...BUT THE STAPLES ALSO COME IN DIFFERENT COLORS AS WELL, I LOVE ALL THE OPTIONS. I HAVE 3 DIFFERENT JUNK JOURNALS GOING RIGHT NOW...ALLOWS ME TO JOURNAL BY MY MOOD. SO GREAT JOB ON YOUR TUTORIAL AND I'M A NEW SUB NOW! ❤

[@thriftyday]

Oh I love that! Rebecca is so lovely!!!! I have 3 journals going too!!🩵

[@QueenNoTeetha151]

I’ve added patterned paper by cutting a lined page down so there’s only one third left near the middle and then I glue a piece of patterned paper both sides of it and the lined part that’s left acts like a kind of tooth in the middle if you get what I mean and that works too. I will now try your way also.

[@meridithlevinson5814]

I watched this video last night on my Roku. Your no-sew journals look beautiful. It’s good to see that a no sew journal can look as nice as a sewed journal. Sewing signatures is my least favorite part of making a junk journal so I will definitely try this technique.

[@thriftyday]

thank you so much for watching!! So glad you liked it:))

[@barbarafunk8767]

I totally agree with no sew journals are the best way to go for me. Yes I will plan on using this tutorial.

[@thriftyday]

So happy to hear and thank you!

[@lakelonely]

So inspiring! I wondered about no sew because I just don't want to be bothered dealing with a sewing machine. I love using the children's books too! Composition books are one of my favorites to grab during back-to-school clearance sales and this is a whole new use for them.

[@thriftyday]

oh me too!! Sometimes on clearance sales you can get them for like 10 cents!!