PAPER BAG Junk Journal TUTORIAL (Step-by-step DIY)

Transform those paper bags into something beautiful!!
TIMESTAMPS
1:48 Paper Bag prep
3:18 Decorative/Scrapbook paper prep
7:50 Gluing Decorative paper on Paper Bag
11:16 Front piece, Back piece and Closure Prep
13:58 Adding Closure, Front and Back pieces
18:53 Signature Prep
28:43 Embellishing - First Stage
35:22 Binding
40:16 Embellishing - Second Stage
50:40 Flip Through of completed project
51:42 Screenshot opportunity
52:04 See ya later, alligator
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[@sharoncooper9593]

I seriously love everything you create. I love how you don't waste our time by speeding up the mundane processes and yet showing in detail how to make everything! You are sooooo organized and neat and tidy. I just can't say enough nice things about your videos. Thank you 💖

[@TreasureBooks]

Thank you so much! I really appreciate that Sharon :)

[@BonesAndButtons]

Couldn’t have put it better myself!

[@lericamims]

Very well said. Her voice is beautiful too!

[@JessClarkArt]

@@lericamims yes! 💯

[@JessClarkArt]

💯 agree! Very well said.

[@19sman74]

I sew and quilt so I thought I would tell you, that you are going around the corners of your sewing very properly❤ such beautiful work, thank you for sharing your talent and making such a wonderful tutorial

[@Judy-yg7on]

I liked that you did a flip through at the beginning to decide if we want to continue through the tutorial! I did continue...thank you!

[@krisyallowega5487]

I have enjoyed your tutorials immensely. I don't necessarily have "junk" to make a journal of. It is a collection of recipes that my Mum has kept over the last 60 or so years. They have been stored in shoe boxes; everything from handwritten recipe cards , to magazine articles, newspaper articles, specialty books. Each box is for either baking or cooking. Mum is losing interest in preparing things and just wants to pitch all of them in the recycling bin. Me, this is my Mum's Legacy, I want to keep those little notes & scrbbles . Something that is not fancy, pristine, or tidy. I want to keep those stained, grease marked cards a little longer and not in an old box.

[@mimimd9652]

This would be an amazing journal, Krisy! You could include pictures of what your mom made alongside the recipe in your journal. Such a great idea!

[@user-zo6qm9qe5r]

You're so inspiring. Now I can't just throw away anything. Every paper bag, carton, tag, ribbon, fabric cutout, earns a second look and stashed. Thank you for being so generous.

[@jodymcknight187]

Lol yes I did also. But now have wayyyyy so much have to cut down but the waiste is killing me 😂

[@nikidejeu2888]

Just found you today and already watched a few videos...i love how you marry paper, plastic, sewing...etc. Then using up all scraps you have is right up my alley 😃. Thanks for the new ideas!

[@betssteenkamp1773]

If you are a teacher, how fortunate your students are! You do everything in such a calm and enjoyable way. It does however remain a challenge to set time aside to do it - but please, yóú must always keep teaching

[@TreasureBooks]

Thank you so much!!! I am not a teacher, but I do get those comments a lot :) Which is interesting, as I am generally a very impatient person :)

[@susanmary4752]

It's taken me a couple of days to watch this as I was working along with you. Oh my gosh how much fun this was. Especially with your brilliant guidance!! You are simply amazing and create such beautiful art.

[@TreasureBooks]

Thank you so much Susan!! I'm so glad you worked along with me :) Thank you

[@rhondaeaton4708]

Hands down, the best demonstration of any junk journal I’ve ever seen. Thank you for taking the time to give such details to us newbies! Absolutely gorgeous.

[@MyCreativeMesses]

I just found you and I love ALL of the tutorials that I have watched so far! Thank you!

[@AshP4113]

The attention to detail down to the thread on the same side is amazing! My perfectionist tendencies would do the same thing. Looks so nice and professional 😊

[@elisabethblaue9852]

You make the most beautiful Journals I´ve seen so far. So thank you for showing us all your tricks and methods and your special taste. All I saw, searching for ideas, was more vintage, more cute, more full, more beads, more ribbons, more ... - just too "more". I like it, that you left over enough space to write. Who wants more, can add more. Today I found your chanel and watched sooooo many of your wonderful videos. Now I have soooo much new ideas, that I can work on it for a year or more.

[@TreasureBooks]

Ooooh Thank you so much Elisabeth!!

[@babe6987]

I have seen someone make journals like this years ago and can not find it. Now people have made detailed journals that you can't even write in. But this is exactly what I've been looking for. Thank you.

[@lericamims]

Your teaching style is fantastic!

[@amber7ison]

Thank you for being clear and concise. So many other channels ramble & repeat themselves, you explain as you do it and everything is easy to see. Love it!

[@TreasureBooks]

Thank you Amber ❤️

[@leettajyarlot1444]

Excellent instructional video. Your instructions written out is the best idea I've seen on KZbin and I've watched hundreds of them. Your verbal instructions are excellent, too. Thanks so much for sharing. ❤

[@TreasureBooks]

Glad it was helpful! Thank you Leetta!!

[@suzyemery]

All I can say is, just WOW, Natasa! Love this! I was wondering, if you are, or ever have been a school teacher? Because you explain things so very well...!! Perfectly described, and perfectly demonstrated, too!! And just love the fact that you have your step by steps written down for us!! Great tutorial, as always!! Thanks for everything you do!! Much love 💕 Suzy

[@TreasureBooks]

Thank you so much Suzy!! Amazingly, I have been asked that question before, and no I am not a school teacher. I always thought I don't have enough patience to teach anyone anything, but I learned through this youtube channel, as well as recent home schooling I had to do with my kids because of Covid, that I'm not so bad at explaining things hehe. Thank you so much Suzy for all of your support, always watching, commenting, I just want you to know that it means so much to me and always makes my day!

[@suward7377]

Suzy Emery z

[@gillianmilburn3712]

I agree, I've only just discovered your channel a few days ago and I love it. Normally, I don't have the patience to watch videos because people go on about unrelated things or drag them out. I love that I can see the list and order of things in writing. I've just watched part of this in silence while babysitting my granddaughter and I understand everything as you're so clear. And I love that you're in Australia too. I discovered 2 other stores from one of your videos and I purchased done items. I'm so excited to start in this adventure.

[@maritimepost8110]

I’m the worst sewer ever… my sew lines are all over the place ugh. I wish I had your perfection… ❤️

[@gutedingehabenseele9210]

Ich schaue Deine Videos aus Deutschland. Mein Englisch ist nicht das Beste - aber du sprichst so deutlich und nicht zu schnell das ich fast alles verstehe. Und das was ich nicht verstehe, zeigst du perfekt. DANKE 🥰

[@tessasalkil7742]

Thank you so much for all the wonderful videos. I have learned so much from you. I have purchased everything I need to begin my first journal. Thanks for all your help. You are truly an inspiration. Texas Usa

[@TreasureBooks]

I'm so glad Tessa, have fun!!!

[@ssimmons5298]

I love how you lost everything to use and make it easier !!! Not many do that!!! You stand out among so many!!!

[@TreasureBooks]

Thank you so much ❤️

[@cheriholman2892]

This bag journal is very artistic and appealing. Excited to use materials that are on hand! Yes!

[@TreasureBooks]

Thank you so much Cheri, I'm so glad you like it :)

[@chicvintagegifts6335]

I was so so happy to see this tutorial! I love to hear you chat and your processes. You always inspire me to get creating. love you and your channel 🥰xxx

[@TreasureBooks]

Thank you so much!

[@JunkJournalTreasures]

Great video! Love the faux belly band idea! Adorable journal 💕

[@TreasureBooks]

Thanks so much! 😊

[@tarmavaughan7578]

I just made one. Took me about 3 hours. It makes a quick and easy gift.

[@maryvillegas6556]

Not only are you teaching me to be creative, you are also teaching see beauty in all around us. Luv it. Thank you.

[@user-yi6jr1ye4n]

Wow! I can't wait to start my first junk journal!

[@marelisaromero4986]

I love your videos!!! Step by step great for newbies like me. Thank you!

[@TreasureBooks]

Glad you like them! Thank you so much :)

[@ardellakoskinen5359]

These are awesome! TFS this tutorial with us!

[@lericamims]

Your work is very beautiful and inspiring!

[@susanfelicissimo7028]

You have an amazing creativity talent. I strive to do what you do.

[@lenalossev1839]

Hej Natasha! Great tutorial! Beautiful journal! Very inspiring! Thanks to you I'm working on my first journal made of envelopes. It's so much fun, I forget to eat and go to bed! I will give this one a try for sure!

[@TreasureBooks]

Hehe I love it! I'm often the same :)

[@melpinkbujo]

Loved to see the steps and to have a look inside your creative and creating process, thanks so much for sharing!

[@tinaluu9810]

Simply spectacular and magnificent. Thanks for sharing this tutorial with us. 💖💖🌹💗🌸🌟🌞👍🌝

[@ArteConClase]

I LOVE this journal so mucho ❤️ Thanks for sharing!!!! 😍🤗😍🤗😍🤗

[@bextermonkey246]

LOVE YOUR INSPIRATION!

[@starbright1256]

A big thank you. So enjoy your channel. I'm going to be trying a few of your ideas. I just love them all. 💕

[@conniec4629]

I love this journal!!!

[@carolmichael8585]

Love, love, love this! Thank you so much! Amazing tutorial!

[@Kim-n-Brian]

Beautiful!

[@charmainerutters8459]

Fabulous! 💕 You are so organized. I am going to follow your steps. Thank you

[@mafoster4393]

Thorough and beautiful, thank you

[@conniep2559]

Beautiful, love how it all comes together, such a treasure to keep or give as a gift.

[@TreasureBooks]

So true! Thank you Connie :)

[@cristinalattuada5322]

So beautiful! Such great ideas. 💕

[@Feeoryne]

Thank you Natasha!! You are such a great instructor!!! Great video!!

[@glorialacoma9735]

Qué bonito y bien explicado. Agradezco mucho tu buen hacer. Aunque no capte el inglés tan rápido para mí, se entiende muy bien ya que está muy claro el paso a paso. Gracias desde España.

[@phyllisknoll4950]

Natasha, by far, you are the most creative and patient instructor in all the world. I appreciate the time you take to bring your artistic talents to all. Thank you from the bottom of my heart.❤

[@BonesAndButtons]

I love your tutorials, Natasha!👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼

[@renaywp1]

Beautiful journals! Love all the wonderful ideas!! 🥰💕💐🙏🏻🙌🏻

[@shirleyann5992]

I am new to Junk Journals. I've watched you a lot and others too, but this was so helpful having you go page by page to show me how it all fits together! Thank you so much! And thank you for all of the time you spend on the instruction pages for me to screen shot at the end! You are the BEST!

[@Jana-TheCraftyGambler]

Blades are so expensive, I found out the hard way that the cheaper off brands from Amazon are not worth any savings you may have. I just buy them in bulk from Amazon and really try to get as much use out of them as possible. It is so nice to watch your tutorials because you explain your reasoning as to why you do something and you explain things in a way that it isn’t boring and there is no extra talking that will take away from what you are doing. So many youtubers get to talking and forget that they are supposed to be doing a tutorial. So thank you! Have a great rest of the weekend.

[@TreasureBooks]

Heheh thank you so much! I get frustrated with random talking too (in "real" life too) so I try to always stay on point :)

[@diannewalker170]

LOVE your videos. Excellent easy to follow instruction, very professional, not searching for items ..conversational without personal chitchat, you keep it about the project. You are number ONE in my favorite videos!!!

[@tracker5849]

You make it look so easy...beautiful journal

[@ivyseabreeze]

Your tutorials are amazing. You are a great instructor.

[@amyjo1293]

Thank you for your step to step teaching. Love it. I will put my pages together without anxiety.

[@TreasureBooks]

Thank you so much Amy. Have fun!

[@darnelleechols8556]

Hi Natasa ❤️ Fun tutorial! Lots of room for the imagination to play and explore. Fabulous. Love, Love, Love. 😊

[@TreasureBooks]

Thanks so much! 😊 Glad you liked it :)

[@donnacarraway9182]

Thank you! This is such a great tutorial just to keep on hand to refer back to if we need a little help!!

[@blazin_kitty]

Amazing as always! I love all of your creations and I’m about to make a bulk amount of a few of your creations like the Tull flowers, and a bunch of the different junk journals and envelope journal and embellishment holders over the weekend and next week. I will share pictures of my creations with you all. Thank you so much for all the instructions and inspiration and all the encouraging words and just the encouragement in general that you give us all.

[@lindasparks7131]

Love this one!!

[@Jennifer-bl3sq]

Thank you so much for this tutorial! 💕 You do such a great job explaining, and, I also love the written instructions you laid alongside the project as you were doing it. Very helpful… Such a beautiful book-can’t wait to make mine! ❤

[@CJG1419]

I love watching your tutorials. TFS!

[@TreasureBooks]

Thank you so much!

[@sandofthesun]

This is an amazing tutorial, it really helps me to see how to begin. That is always the hardest part for me. I have so much, I’m overwhelmed with where to begin. Thank you💕💕💕💕

[@TreasureBooks]

Glad it was helpful!

[@mariacrayne4276]

Natasha, I love your step by step lists! It helps so much!! These are beautiful!

[@TreasureBooks]

I'm so glad! Thank you !!

[@jodinpoupart5923]

It's beautiful!

[@lynnmartin5141]

I will watch this one over and over, great tutorial. Thank you xx😁🧡❤️

[@TreasureBooks]

Awesome! Thank you so much!!

[@mamazue1]

Thanks! I really enjoy your precise videos. So beautiful and doable for a 79 year old old lady. Fondly, Sue Reed. 🇺🇸 USA

[@TreasureBooks]

Thank you so very much 🤗 I appreciate your comment and your donation ❤️

[@christalscott956]

Very easy and cute little journal, thank you

[@ClaraMelchorBowman]

Wow, just amazing! You're so generous too. Thank you 😊 💛🌻

[@TreasureBooks]

Thank you so much Clari!

[@debblws1961]

Beautiful. The center page is my favorite. Thank you for the precise details on how to put this together. Perfect tutorial

[@TreasureBooks]

Thank you so much 😊

[@triciasloft189]

Natasha love love love this. Thank you for put this tutorial up for us! I'm going to start one on my day off. You rock girl I adore your channel so much.

[@TreasureBooks]

Thank you so much Tricia!!!

[@sandrachanko422]

I love these, I am going to make a few

[@iramarif_]

just found your channel and already in love with, 2 hours and i am watching your videos, i am also a crafter

[@TreasureBooks]

Awesome! Thank you!

[@personalpowerbethebestpers3118]

Love your creations and how you write out the directions … plus time stamp so we can follow along ❤️🇨🇦❤️

[@anitaf.2521]

I’m watching for the second time and I finally decided I’m doing it. Also I’m working on the ruffles...not easy for me. Thank you so much Natasha 💜also looooove and appreciate all the info you give.

[@TreasureBooks]

You can do it! Have fun Anita!

[@debbieklapmeier2505]

SO nice! I like your thoughts about not over-doing embellishment so the receiver can write/journal. Great job Natasha!🙂

[@debk1915]

Really enjoyed this video! And I also appreciate how you write out and share the steps/your process! Thank you for the clear instruction and sharing!

[@TreasureBooks]

Glad it was helpful! Thank you so much!

[@patylunamar9087]

Hablo poco inglés, pero debo decir esto: You are really amazing!! I love your work!! Sooo beautiful!!!!

[@almaf1221]

I just love how you explain things so clearly and inspire me to try this fun project.

[@TreasureBooks]

I'm so glad, thank you :)

[@eileennielsen3607]

LOVE this journal! Will make one for a friend who is like a daughter to me. Will be sooo fun! Love your nails.

[@TreasureBooks]

Thank you so much!! Your friend is so lucky to have you :)

[@lauracutler-sweetpeagifts5676]

Lovely journal, thank you for sharing your expertise with us 💖

[@TreasureBooks]

Glad you enjoyed it! Thank you

[@giuliahcoelho]

The best tutorial. Wonderfullll. Thanks

[@TreasureBooks]

Thank you so much 😊

[@frederiquequilici8123]

C'est encore très beau ,Merci pour cette vidéo ,bon week end 🤗🌸😊

[@-de7sd]

Precioso trabajo !!!! Muchas gracias por dedicarnos tiempo y compartir . Un saludo desde Castellón de la plana comunidad Valenciana en España. 🌻🌻🌻💚😘😘

[@TreasureBooks]

Thank you so much Maria :)

[@shelleynobleart]

I like the style of your journals. Raw and pleasing.

[@TreasureBooks]

Thank you so much Shelley :)

[@myacher4946]

Love this !

[@melindareynolds7867]

Very through tutorial. Beautiful job. Thank you.

[@TreasureBooks]

Glad it was helpful! Thank you :)

[@paulinaleza8953]

I just live your video's. They are so inspiring and lovely to watch. Thank you for sharing your joy.

[@TreasureBooks]

Thank you so much!

[@yolandahuysamen14]

thank you so much for sharing I can't wait to try my hand at making a journal!!!! blessings

[@TreasureBooks]

Yaaay! Have fun :)

[@susiescraftroomandstudio]

Thank you for sharing this! I love it! Blessings and Hugs 🤗

[@TreasureBooks]

Thank your. Blessings and hugs to you too :)

[@sandrahickey3593]

What a great tutorial, I love these journals with 15 folded pieces of paper. Love all the page embellishments you created from scraps. Recently discovered your channel so gonna check out your linked videos. TFS this.

[@soniaquodrill4840]

Love your tutorials Natasha, i look forward every one of them . You explain everything so well. I am inspired to go make a journal every time. Thank you so much.😊

[@TreasureBooks]

I'm so glad!! Thank you so much Sonia!

[@Lucy-ff2et]

Natasha, you think of everything! Thanks for the explanations and the inspirations. I have learned so much from you. Looking forward to making this.

[@TreasureBooks]

I'm so glad! Thank you :)

[@sylviegrondin4426]

Merci pour toutes ces idées.

[@LauraMe...]

So adorable... TFS... I love that these journals are just a paper bag!!! Thanks so much Natasha! ❤💜❤ Laura m 🦋

[@TreasureBooks]

You are so welcome! Thank you for watching :)

[@dominiquepean2245]

J adore ce que vous faites merci beaucoup

[@barbdarling150]

Great tutorial ! It has given me motivation and guidance as to where to start. Thanks for sharing!

[@TreasureBooks]

Great to hear! Thank you :)

[@lynnblair9320]

Thank you for sharing your wonderful tutorials!

[@TreasureBooks]

Glad you like them! Thank you Lynn :)

[@Sheamarie]

Love this, thank you for all the inspiration and great ideas. And thank you for sharing.

[@TreasureBooks]

You are so welcome! I'm so glad you like it :) Thank you

[@martiseelye6443]

Natasa, what precious little journals. I have bags! Now to get my move on to play with them. Thank you so much for always explaining your process.

[@TreasureBooks]

Have fun Marti!!! Enjoy :)

[@ritabjerstedt7386]

It is the best step by step and the why doing this or that along the way .love your teaching

[@TreasureBooks]

Thanks so much!