Treasure in the Dustpan: Creating Salvage Pockets and Ephemera for a Unique Junk Journal

Bits and scraps turn into beautiful pieces for my just junk journal. We can get creative together in salvaging and repurposing materials for our journals! So sift through your own dustpan and enjoy discovering hidden gems in the most unlikely of places!
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[@jamieshipley2984]

YOU are a WIZARD! Anyone can put together scraps but you have an artistic eye. This video is a really good reminder of actually using "junk" in our junk journals.

[@BeAgainBooks]

Thank you Jamie! That makes me feel happy! Thanks for watching.

[@kerynokeeffe9133]

Thank you, Kathleen. You perform magic with papers, even scraps! 😀💞

[@BeAgainBooks]

You are a sweetheart Keryn! Thank you so much!

[@gothiccircle4283]

Thank you, Kathleen. It’s fun watching you work.

[@BeAgainBooks]

Thanks so much Bella!

[@joycebergthold3170]

I thought we were supposed to look through the dustpan. That's how I find things on the floor like beads, paper clips, jump rings, dies just to name a few! I liked what you did with the strips! Who doesn't have those laying around?! So many ideas I liked! Thank you for sharing.

[@BeAgainBooks]

Haha! Yes, I think we are Joyce! Thank you for watching and commenting!

[@alicecabral8051]

That is the prettiest dustpan ephemera I have seen. I especially liked the tags made with diagonal strips.

[@BeAgainBooks]

Thanks so much Alice!

[@bigmommasandymoore2531]

Oh my goodness what a perfect title to catch my attention.

[@BeAgainBooks]

Thank you Sandy! I hope you are staying warm!!

[@jennileecreates]

Lovely, Kathleen! I always learn something when I watch you!

[@BeAgainBooks]

Oh I appreciate that Jennilee! Thanks so much for watching!

[@debzehr3244]

Oh so pretty. Each piece alone is nothing but in combination…..wonderful. 💖💖💖

[@BeAgainBooks]

Thanks so much Deb! I’m glad you think so.

[@BrittanyLinger]

I’m binge watching your videos while I’m crafting tonight. I love how these turned out. Making things from little bits is so fun.

[@BeAgainBooks]

Yay! Thank you for the binge watching Brittany! I agree - bits are a LOT of fun.

[@elainet5870]

Fun to watch your process! I LOVE using my scraps!!!! 😃❤️

[@BeAgainBooks]

Thanks for coming by Elaine!

[@tatteredtreasuresbypattie6047]

All super cute!! I LOVE creating with scraps!

[@BeAgainBooks]

Thanks so much Pattie!

[@katcapa2367]

Hi Kathleen Yes I must do the same. Love putting them in small pretty dishes Great Inspiration ! Thank You for sharing HUGS Kat

[@BeAgainBooks]

Thank you Kat! I’m glad you stopped in this morning!

[@April-rx6vt]

Love it. I save too. Now I hear BonBon go scraps trash and I hurry and grab ‘em! 😂

[@BeAgainBooks]

Aw thanks April! Well, I hope you get there in time!

[@bonnielipke1962]

A lovely way to use scraps 😊

[@BeAgainBooks]

Oh thanks Bonnie!

[@gemmalclarke]

I am loving these new books you are working on - looking forward to going on this journey with you 😃

[@BeAgainBooks]

Thanks so much Gemma! I’m happy to have you along!

[@karenfrase9390]

Love the journal cards. Great idea to use your scraps.

[@BeAgainBooks]

Thanks so much Karen!

[@tfntexas]

Great reuse of scraps!

[@BeAgainBooks]

Thanks Tammie!

[@lindaspaperworks]

Hi Kathleen. It was fun watching you transform your dustpan salvaged bits into the fun ephemera. Each one turned out so pretty, but I especially liked the around the page pocket. By the way, I think I have the teacup that matches your saucer. Hope you're staying warm these cold days.

[@BeAgainBooks]

Thank you so much Linda! And our antique stores must be neighbors, probably. That’s kind of fun to think about now, when I use that saucer! We are staying warm, but I think all our tumbleweeds must be in your neighborhood now.

[@juliekeil8791]

Using the thin diagonal strips the way you did is brilliant! Another, why didn’t I think of that??? lol ❤

[@BeAgainBooks]

Thanks so much Julie! I appreciate you!!

[@Bront-ki2im]

It all comes together so beautifully, thanks. ☺️

[@BeAgainBooks]

I’m so glad you think so Bront! Thanks so much for stopping in!

[@sherryvanderpool8644]

Great makes out of scraps ❤

[@BeAgainBooks]

Thank you Sherry!

[@cottonconfetti]

I have many folders with scraps that l need to keep - time to make something with them - thanks, as always, for in inspiration 🤣

[@BeAgainBooks]

My pleasure Davina! I’m so glad to hear it.

[@TheTruckingScribe]

I enjoyed watching you create. 💜💜💜

[@BeAgainBooks]

I’m so glad to hear that! Thanks so much for watching!

[@Acorn-vr4mo]

Great ideas and very inventive.

[@creativenana]

Great use for scraps

[@BeAgainBooks]

Thanks so much Sheila!

[@miemieskeepsakes]

Hello Kathleen!!😊. Love your pockets and clusters. I need to sit down and use my scraps! It will probably take weeks to work through my box!😁😁Marnel🇨🇦

[@BeAgainBooks]

Weeks, huh? Haha - Thank you so much Marnel! I’m so glad you stopped in.

[@2011bebu]

I throw all that stuff straight into the trash can, except for the big chunks….lol!

[@BeAgainBooks]

I know Carolyn! Any normal person would right? Thanks for stopping by my friend!

[@ScrapbookSage]

I love making clean up my desk journals, great tip with the pliers. I love making strips into bases too! Have a great day!

[@BeAgainBooks]

Thank you so much Dawn! I appreciate you coming by!

[@dawnklein106]

This was such fun to watch.

[@BeAgainBooks]

I’m glad Dawn! Thank you!

[@katherinec3463]

Fantastic! I have a full piles just like that, Inspired!

[@BeAgainBooks]

It’s always kind of a personal challenge to see if there is something I can make when I sweep the floor. Thanks for watching!

[@MissDaisyParsley]

Love these! Added this project to my to-do list! Thanks for sharing!

[@BeAgainBooks]

I’m glad to hear it! Thanks for stopping by!

[@sheilabartlett6044]

Awesome ideas, they all look great!

[@BeAgainBooks]

Thanks very much Sheila!

[@craftinontheback40]

love them all.

[@BeAgainBooks]

Thanks so much JuJu!

[@CPcomments]

I love the way the second pocket turned out and I especially like the little touch of teal blue on the black and white pocket. So pretty. It's amazing how much you were able to make from your dustpan "treasure".

[@BeAgainBooks]

Thanks so much! It’s a fun little challenge.

[@theolachapman6126]

Another great idea love tape idea also great video thank you THEOLA

[@BeAgainBooks]

I’m glad you like this Theola! Thanks for all the watchtime! I appreciate you!

[@theolachapman6126]

Great way to use scraps I sometimes glue them on a angle on index cards I cut thin strips makes beautiful backgrounds thank you for sharing your ideas THEOLA

[@BeAgainBooks]

My pleasure Theola! Thank you!

[@paperprincess1050]

Thank you

[@BeAgainBooks]

My pleasure! Thanks for watching.

[@nancypyter1511]

How fun to challenge yourself to create something with those pieces. I love the strips idea Kathleen!🥰

[@BeAgainBooks]

Thank you Nancy! Every now and then I just want to see what I can make. It’s fun.

[@JoansJunkJournalsAndMore]

Great video. I wish I could sweep up my carpet floor lol. I do the same with my pliers and the staples :) Great cluster bases and pockets etc ☺♥

[@BeAgainBooks]

Thanks so much Joan! I know what you mean about carpet on the floor! I used to have a large rug, but love it now that I can sweep up quickly. My room feels so much cleaner with the floor swept, haha. Thanks for coming by Joan!

[@JoansJunkJournalsAndMore]

I picked out some cheap tile to redo the floor myself last summer, but it was smoky from the fires all summer so never got it done.. Because of my asthma I would have to have my window open cuz the fumes of the new tiles and glue. Maybe this summer??☺♥

[@BeAgainBooks]

@@JoansJunkJournalsAndMore I hope it happens for you Joan - it made such a difference to me!

[@markpaige4795]

❤

[@BeAgainBooks]

Thanks so much Karen!

[@carolbeeding4270]

😍❤️

[@BeAgainBooks]

Thanks so much Carol!

[@lanakimbro5738]

Just discovered your channel. I love the dustpan video. Do you have one on the leftover journals? I am in Tennessee and watching it snow. We don’t get much so it is a treat. Listening to you for the second time while sorting my button collection. Glad to find you.

[@BeAgainBooks]

Welcome Lana! I’m so glad you found me and thanks for watching! The leftover journals are still in progress, haha - stayed tuned.