7 Simple Junk Journal Ideas/Quick Embellishments

[@bertieboatright1206]

Is it just me or does everyone watch your videos over and over . I’m am in the process of building a new home and we have sold out home of 50 years .all my craft supplies are in storage . So I have to watch . Just to get my paper craft fix . But you are so talented .

[@KarenSmock-rz6gp]

This is me, now. I can’t wait to start using my new craft space. Getting my fix here.

[@paularose847]

You're not the only. 😁

[@Coffeecup.0110]

I watch them over and over, too!!!

[@bobbiestull8931]

I do!

[@soniaclarkson3766]

It’s not just you. I have Natashas videos on tabs lol

[@joanndankovchik4861]

OFF THE CHARTS!!!! YOUR ART, YOUR DEMONSTRATIONS, Yes, more of this type tutorial!!! YOU WORK MAGIC!!! THANK YOU NATASHA!!!

[@TreasureBooks]

Thank you ❤️

[@lisatate7783]

You have over 1,000 comments so no reason that you would see this one. But I’m posting anyway because it’s important. I turn to your channel because when you offer a tutorial it actually IS reproducible! Thank you so much for all the ideas, your creative force is amazing.

[@jeannieseclectica2312]

I have watched dozens and dozens of journal-making videos during the past two weeks, and yours are simply head-and-shoulders above the others I've viewed. Thanks for sharing your creative processes and expertise! I am excited to begin work on my own junk treasure books!

[@beckyriley2406]

I don't really like to watch others!

[@soniaclarkson3766]

AND, Natasha’s journals are Junk journals not just filled with store bought expensive supplies

[@emilykoch3104]

I love these!!!! That clip hack for a hanging beads or charms was mind blowing! I’d forgotten that those could come off! Another inspiring video!

[@trumbleslum]

Isn't it funny, us crafters, we are still learning new things all the time.

[@emilykoch3104]

@@trumbleslum I love it!

[@MeredithHenning]

Same here!!! LOL, love it!

[@TreasureBooks]

Thank you so much!!

[@judiththomas1121]

Nope it’s not just you!! I’ve watched this video about 4 times now…lol!

[@janetfoster1157]

Can I just say that I love how you present your projects and how organized and prepared you are. Also I appreciate your step by step on camera instructions. Such a great job and a pleasure to watch. Thank You!!

[@TreasureBooks]

Thank you so much!

[@bethlutz303]

Would love more ideas.

[@margarettallett762]

You're right! Use your scraps, see a completed project quickly so you don't feel stuck... LOVE THIS!!!

[@TreasureBooks]

Yes! Thank you!

[@mujerlevantateyresplandece32]

I like your ideas because you do not use fancy equipment and is very easy to follow your tutorials.

[@SK-ki1te]

Love how you remain loyal to repurposing (empty pen tubes). So many have forgotten the junk in junk journals!

[@poodlegirl55]

I have an old dresser in my craft room with vintage wooden cheese boxes on it. When I make things from your videos I put them in the boxes and when I make a journal I go over there and shop for things to put in it. I am going to make a bunch of these. Seven had my brain spinning, I didn't need more.Thanks.

[@annelarsson6152]

And I always look much forward to these Saturday Crafting videos with you Natasa.

[@bettyhannah4751]

I seldom write, but almost always leave a "like" for your videos, as I watch on my tv and there is no way for me to add comments. You are my favorite of many journal makers. I do believe I like yours the best because of your creativity. If you have had nothing to craft with, it shows in your ability to take nothing and create something unique and sometimes artistic. So, it is with you, and I'm so happy to have the opportunity to watch you in your country while I sit in my comfy chair in my south Florida home. Thank you for your hours of thought, creativity, and teaching ability. I look forward to each new video, and I have enjoyed many of your older ones as well. I'm old enough to be your grandmother, but you still have much to teach me. Blessings to you and yours!

[@josievanotterlo5191]

You did it again! Excellent ideas…each and everyone. Great way to start my day. Thank you for always bringing creative ideas. Good weekend to you.

[@TreasureBooks]

Thank you so much!!

[@Paige-Turnner]

I love that tip of using the triangle pieces for the corners of pages, that is fantastic!

[@TreasureBooks]

Thanks so much!

[@Lindaheal]

I love it too, and usually save them for random page embellishments. They add such a simple pop to pages.

[@rebecarod1475]

LOVE how you find beauty and purpose in the smallest things. Bravo

[@debbiebreen6276]

I also watch these videos over and over again. I can't enough of them, I'm hooked on everything Natasa makes, amazing stuff. Your ideas Natasa are endless and I love everything you create. xxxxx

[@TreasureBooks]

Thanks so much! You are so kind ❤️

[@londongael414]

Super fun video! I'd love to see something like this regularly - say, once a month or every six weeks? I like the variety of things, the simplicity, and just seeing how well you layer different papers. A few simple ideas are enough to spark many more, without, as you say, being overwhelming. I did not know you could do that with those clips - these little things make so much difference. As usual, you make me want to go and make something, so that's what I'm going to do!

[@TreasureBooks]

Thank you so much :)

[@ruthannepayler6969]

Love your idea. looks so good.

[@linaleblanc8288]

GET IT GIRL 😊

[@kfcphtb21]

This was awesome and I would love, love, LOVE to see more videos like this. I loved how many of the ideas could be incorporated into a journal! Soooooo darned much fun! You rock Natasha!

[@TreasureBooks]

Yay! Thank you!

[@houseofmahalo]

Fabulous ideas as always Natasa! And YES! I would love for you to share more videos like this - thank you for the inspiration! 😁💖

[@TreasureBooks]

Thank you so much!!

[@doesilky]

You are so creative. My daughter told me to throw out my remnants, but I didn't. Thanks for sharing. Wonderful Wonderful Idea.

[@marysaunders401]

Yes! More of these please! There are so many here with all of your wonderful variations and ideas that sprung from other ideas. THANK YOU!!! Oh just having the laces just for the sake of the laces without using them in the journal is so BEAUTIFUL!!! Wonderful ideas!!!

[@lorrainebrown1043]

Sometimes I only have a few minutes here and there for craft, so I love all of these new ideas as journal fillers because no matter how busy I am there is always something that I can have fun with. Thankyou sooo much.

[@krnpotgeter]

I just can’t help but love your ideas. You make things that seem so complicated so easy. Thank you 😊

[@TreasureBooks]

Thank you so much :)

[@joshenyou360]

I am always in awe of your projects and your creativity. I have realized that I am at my best when creating quick projects. My concentration level isn't what is used to be. I find that I always have one perhaps two junk journals going but am constantly watching and doing your quick ideas. Thank for all of these videos and I would personally love to see more of the same.

[@cynthiamiller9260]

Yes, yes, yes please, more of these ideas. Your items are always so easy yet so interesting. You have a lovely way of instructing us as you get right to the point. Keep up the excellent work you do for us.

[@lisbetwood7762]

These are beautiful and easy to do. Very thoughtful of you to show us only seven.

[@rewriteministries]

I love them all. Yes, I would enjoy seeing more. Thank you

[@TreasureBooks]

Yay! Thank you!

[@eileenschwanke1288]

Over and over. Can’t get enough!

[@TreasureBooks]

Thank you ❤️

[@marjataberman3733]

Thank you! Loving your ideas! Yes, please more of these! Thank you!

[@janinesunman913]

Yes please, more like this. I really enjoy your tutorials as you do not ramble on but instead, give clear instructions

[@TreasureBooks]

Thank you!

[@Lunareon]

Small, quick projects like these are awesome for getting the crafting started. I love that there are a few different items but not too many to overwhelm. As always, thank you for the inspiration!

[@TreasureBooks]

Thank you so much :)

[@angelaguinnip7269]

I love this empty pen barrel idea! Its nice to have a way to repurpose those! So many wonderful ideas! I love it!

[@pamyaun936]

Yes do more quick projects like this. I love to give small simple gifts as none of my friends journal.

[@tam8825]

I always get overloaded and then procrastinate when it comes to junk journals so thankyou i love these ideas

[@janillingsworth7478]

Yes please more of this. I love what you create. I make journals not to sell but to give to my grand daughters and friends and to use myself. In using my journals I love the secret writing places and little jumps of joy I get when I come across little things I had forgotten I made. The empty pen idea especially appealed to me. I have a drawer full of ones that don't work any more. I am so delighted by your video. Thank you.💗

[@anglsreflections8876]

Oh wow - I did NOT know that you could take the bar off the bulldog clip and hang beads on them!! That is fantastic!! You have such great ideas - thank you for all of your AWESOME videos!! Love each & every one of them!!

[@lebenslinie1964]

I would love to see more of your great ideas. They are great to make, easy to implement and make great effects in journals. In addition, you don't need any expensive material, you can use what you have at home. Thank you very much for the great ideas and your implementation. Greetings Pia

[@TreasureBooks]

Thank you so much Pia!

[@manuelanecula9789]

Nathasa, I think you are one of the greatest lady on you tube for making journals! I know you work hard for preparing the video and I want to thank you for your time and your ideas. For all your subscribers you are not only an inspiration but you are a good example to make wonderful thinks not always with a lot of money. I hope you understand what I want to tell you because English it’s not my native language ! Big hugs from Rome!

[@gwensimmons_gigi1629]

Rad journal ideas Natasha!! Thank you! 🥰👍🏾🤩

[@TreasureBooks]

Thanks so much!

[@FaunaCooper]

Your reflections about only having seven ideas is excellent. Seven is the magic number for the brain’s Working memory. All those 15 or 20 different ideas it’s just too overwhelming. We can really only hold 7+2 or -2 ideas in our minds at the same time, so having this number is the perfect limit. Other than that, I just find your videos enchanting. Thank you, thank you Natasha. I’m learning so much from you and everything is just so beautiful and so artistically presented. In addition, your instructions are so clear, detailed, and inspirational. Thank you from the bottom of my heart and I do enjoy the squealing!

[@LB-vl3qn]

You have such an inventive mind, Natasa. For the one that you showed at 15:17, I thought the little triangles in the fold were there to use as tuck spots, and will make mine that way. You never fail to inspire - thank you! ~ Lisa

[@loveshorses7]

Thank you for the ideas, I am just beginning my junk journal for first time. 😊

[@jennywilliams4793]

I simply love all your ideas. Thank you, and please keep them coming! Gotta run to my craft room and make these!

[@TreasureBooks]

Yay! Thank you!

[@jennidua8423]

I love that nothing gets wasted. So enjoy watching your tutorials. Thank you

[@TreasureBooks]

Thanks so much 😊

[@tarab2218]

Absolutely would love more ideas like this! Using up my scraps & leftovers in such cute & unique ways are always a challenge for me, but since I make all my own backgrounds, paintings, & etc from recycled items like boxes, junk mail, newspapers, used wrapping paper, gift bags, cards, & etc I hate to throw out any scraps after all the time I put into creating my "artwork"! I have so many junk journal artists I follow, but you are by far my absolute favorite! I just love your style & it's so easy to incorporate your ideas with my "junk" without spending money! That's always my goal, lol. I only spend money on paints, markers, inks, glues, sewing supplies & etc. I don't usually comment, but I just had to let you know what an inspiration you've been as I've created! My art is my therapy, it keeps my anxiety & depression low, and distracted from my severe, daily chronic pain that is manageable without using addictive meds. My doctors are always impressed that I don't request additional meds, continue to walk & other things that I shouldn't be able to do due to pain. I credit it all to God & the ability to get lost in creating artwork & journaling! Sharing your ideas may not seem like a life changing for others type of career, but between your pleasant voice & amazing creative ideas you are! Many times my anxieties start to get overwhelming I find my self going to your past videos, as I have so many to catch up on, calm from listening, become inspired & motivated to grab my supplies & start creating. Then poof, distracted from whatever had started those feelings & thoughts, and a day (or even days, lol) playing with the newest ideas from that video! Life can get very lonely when a disabled widow, grown children with busy lives, and since still young having friends also having busy, active lives forgetting me all too often. I found you during the pandemic, you were one of my first. The idea of something to do with my artwork, that I can share in useful gifts or personal use instead of the boring notebooks I once wrote in has saved me tons of money. What a bonus when on a fixed income! Thank you!!!💞

[@trixie1556]

❤❤❤

[@rgporter1957]

Absolutely! More, more, more, please please please! These are ALL great ideas! And if you did a video say, once a month, you wouldn't feel terribly pressured and we'd have a beautiful collection of embellishments. You are SO brilliant!!! ❤️

[@TreasureBooks]

Great idea!! Thank you :)

[@craftingonabudget6700]

I always get so much inspiration from your videos!! Thank you for taking the time to share with us!❤️

[@TreasureBooks]

Thank you so much!

[@JustDustyB]

I didn't know the handle comes off the bulldog clip to hang embellishments! Awesome idea!

[@seeking.harmony]

Not only are you a creative genius, but I get so excited because your ideas inspire me to take your ideas further. Love your videos! 👍🏼❤️

[@deborahneumann9162]

I thoroughly enjoy these imaginative videos on Ideas/Embellishments! The more the merrier! Also, these are all FABULOUS for selling packages of them for people to purchase for making their own Treasure Books. Thank you!!! (:

[@karenegan1688]

Super “junkie” ideas, Natasa…especially, the pen barrel closures and the matchbook idea. Yes, I would love to see more ideas, please. Too many at once can be overwhelming, so I appreciate this smaller format.♥️

[@dawnbrosnan7186]

I love these types of instruction. I’m newer to the paper community and it helps to know other ideas to do with my scraps! I try to use as much as I can but you know more scraps! Thanks Dawn

[@tharp2499]

Thank you so much for all of these simple, quick beauties. I really love them all!💗 I have a problem with wanting to be too elaborate or...my worst enemy... I have far too many things I WANT to do...too many ideas. All I wind up doing is overwhelming myself, unable to decide, and then I do nothing. It's real problem..."the struggle is real".💔 You always have the most interesting, useful ideas. And, I L💚VE the recycling/repurposing aspect you always bring. That is a priority for me as well.🌏💚🌍💚🌎 Thank you, again! Love and blessings, from...California, US.💙💙💙

[@ReallyJillRogoff]

Delightful ideas for using up the small scraps.

[@marisolmendez1755]

Ohhh common Nathasa 🥰 you did it again...you blow my mind with the empty pen as a closure 😍it is awesome and then you keep going with more of those awesomely good ideas...then you said that it is a lost battle trying to get rid of all those long strips that make me laugh 🤣 like crazy 😂 and then keep going and going with more...I love all of them, and YES YES YES WE WANT MORE OF YOUR EASY BEAUTIFUL IDEAS😍🙏Thank you much for sharing 🙏

[@DorothyCurry-s7h]

Thank you sweet lady. You feel my heart with joy to watch your videos. Things I would never thank of. Great job and so beautifully executed. God bless. ❤🇱🇷

[@cllnplmr]

Love your channel and LOVE YOUR IDEAS! You keep things simple and inspire us to new heights. Thank you for your generous instruction. You've sparked a lot of fresh creativity in me!

[@TreasureBooks]

That makes me so happy! Thank you so much!

[@iikidzmomMine]

You are just an incredible teacher, Natasa, and that’s coming from a retired teacher. I just love how, in the process of teaching simple but great ideas, you inspire creativity. I could watch and rewatch your tutorials all day long 😊❤️👍🏻

[@sheilabailey1588]

Love all of these, yes please do more quick and simple ideas, these are so helpful and super cute

[@TreasureBooks]

Thank you! Will do!

[@sherryrector2275]

Yes please. Keep sharing these ideas as your embellishments are exciting.

[@JanieAlcove9]

These are all fantastic. You always challenge my creativity and get me re-excited to rush to my craft room. I love love love all of you tutorials and your amazing ideas. You are a true professional and I thank you once again for sharing your craft.

[@TreasureBooks]

Thank you so much!

[@sherryrector2275]

I wish to thank you for these unique ideas that you are kind enough to share. I adore these ideas.

[@philippians4890]

You have a true talent for thinking of endless designs, in all sizes! Even the mini ones are crafted so well! ☺️🧡💗

[@TreasureBooks]

Thank you so much!

[@jannball4887]

The clipboard idea...be still my heart!

[@sherryliberto6749]

As always Natasha, you have some great ideas and tips. This was a helpful video. And yes more like this. Have a super fantastic weekend. Sending love and big hugs Sherry ❤

[@TreasureBooks]

Thank you so much!!

[@jerleanmiller842]

Yes, I love these. They are quick, FUN and beautiful!!!

[@kristinjacobsen3417]

This is a wonderful video, thank you Natasa! So much inspiration on one lesson. I was thinking I could put tiny beads in a clear pen barrel and have a little shaker. I bet someone's already done that.

[@susanlieberman2497]

You are the best teacher, who inspires your students to go beyond your lesson. I am addicted to your wonderful channel. Can’t thank you enough.

[@JoyfulMakesandFinds]

I absolutely loved these ideas! Keep them coming. They are so helpful when I am making journals and a bit stuck on what to add that would be different. So inspiring and well presented! I always enjoy your videos!

[@TreasureBooks]

Thank you so much :)

[@sandofthesun]

Yes please. More more more videos like this. I love your ideas and your clear instruction. I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again. You are my favorite artist. ❣️❣️❣️❣️ Thank you❣️

[@joannepeyton1654]

Hi Natasa: You started me paper crafting in 2019, and I have been watching you ever since. Your ideas are always so unique. Have made so many of your projects throughout the years, and will continue to do so. You can show us one project or seven. Ten is probably a bit much for me. So glad you keep us active in our journaling endeavors. Never sold a thing. Just love crafting. Thank you. 💜😎🇺🇸

[@dawnbrosnan7186]

I just want to say again this helps me so much!!!! I make a stash. I pick one or two ideas and make a stash of each and file them away to use. So helpful for new ideas to make! Thanks Dawn

[@cindyhoffmannsmith8877]

Natasa, you are absolutely right! You showed us 7 ideas but each one can be taken in multiple directions which probably makes it 25 ideas! Thank you for these ideas to get the ball rolling! You're the best!

[@cynthiaakacyndsmith6539]

I love the repurpose of most things. This is perfect. It is great for little gifts here and there. For no special reason.

[@TubeYouLena]

Yes, yes, I personally want more of this type of thing. This channel is super-reliable tool for sparkling my imagination. For example, intentional (for embellishment) removal handles from those bulldog (binder) clips is a revelation for me -- seemingly so obvious/intuitive and yet - never occurred to me. To remember the next time I have an empty pin barrel to save/repurpose it instead of habitually throwing it away, I went ahead and decorated the cartridge of a working pens with some rolled paper. Still not guaranteed that I will remember but chances are a bit better.

[@jillcrapo7159]

I love all of your ideas, especially to use up scraps and make such darling tuck ins and folders! Keep up with these ideas! I need to make notes in a notebook so that I can remember these ideas!❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@phyllismonroe8603]

Such clever ideas for note pad and journals! I love the ones for little notebooks. They would make great greeting card enclosures, such as for birthdays. Since I make greeting cards to send to people, I already have plenty of pretty papers. The notebooks could even be coordinated to complement the cards. I could insert one in a pocket card. The ideas are limitless. Thank you for sharing these ideas. This video is a real winner! ♥️

[@leahstorie993]

I watch you all the time. I’ve never commented. Your voice alone motivates me to craft. I just love you & all your ideas. Your in a lot of my crafting playlists 😊

[@bettyalvarez7160]

Yes please, I love these things that are quick and not very complicated. Thank you for sharing.

[@robinshumateart4086]

Thank you for the fun! I had been taking off-cuts of scrapbooking papers and turning them into gift card holders or something to put a check, etc. I had even stamped an animal on some. I had not wanted to see them tossed away after the "item" inside out in a wallet. The idea of a few pieces of the thinner off-cuts incorporated and a little notebook, etc. was a lift. God Bless you 🥰

[@rebeccabodine413]

Yes, absolutely more ideas. Your ideas generate more ideas and I don't do them all but every time you do something like this I find things that I want to do and add to my journals. I still don't know how you come up with these things. 😊

[@karlamoore3584]

Your mind is genius! So creative. I love all these ideas! And yes, more ideas like these!!

[@TreasureBooks]

Thank you so much :)

[@caroline1426]

I’m not sure if you realise how clever you are!! You have an eye for everything wonderful x

[@cindyjohnson6776]

Yes, please! Another episode like this would be wonderful! Thank you, Natasha!

[@TreasureBooks]

Thank you so much :)

[@ginabrewer3696]

These are such great ideas! thanks for sharing!

[@rhondaburtch4483]

I LOVE your videos. I like the smaller videos so I can watch them in one sitting. I love the way your creative mind works. I can’t wait for your new videos. I try all your projects. Thank you for sharing.

[@nancynorris9822]

Fun and creative ideas! TFS 🤗

[@TreasureBooks]

Thank you so much :)

[@janetfinch-levy5594]

I like all these ideas! I agree with you that seven is the perfect number so you don’t get overwhelmed. And then somewhere down the line you can do another video with seven more. Thanks for all your great ideas I use them often.

[@priya-jeevithaaram9045]

After one year, you have posted this I came across...brilliant as always...I am new to all these crafty ideas, and Thanks from the bottom of my ❤...!!

[@e.santiago1727]

Love your ideas. Please keep them coming!

[@TreasureBooks]

Thank you! Will do!

[@mariahlarson92]

It’s been so long since I’ve been excited and inspired to do something new with paper crafts. These are so cute! ❤ Thank you.

[@amyt6254]

Such wonderful ideas! Love the tip about removing the metal from the clip to add a dangle element!

[@kimhayden5244]

Love being able to repurpose things! Brilliant!!

[@loisclark8616]

love when you do 5 to 7 short ideas

[@sueweddell9143]

Yes yes yes!!! I love these little projects! ❤️❤️❤️

[@patriciagechei8145]

I love your ideas to use up scraps and anything that you want to teach us. Your ways of instructing are so easy to follow. Thank you for all your tutorials. You are so creative.

[@TreasureBooks]

Thank you so much!

[@cybercrafter8588]

Great video Lee. The one thing I would recommend is to have a double bag.Throw the top one away and replace it with a new one but if the first one fails you have a back up.

[@helenamoore33]

Your ideas are just so fabulous and extremely easy to follow. I am new to this craze and just like you said once you get started you can't stop. You want to keep going and going on these ideas! "Why not!!" right?! Keep your ideas and tutorials flowing! They are just so amazing and so are you!!!

[@wadhaalkhalid6499]

The paper clip one killed me! I never knew I could take the top bit off 😮

[@kathyatria]

I am shaking my head in amazement. I am learning so much about technique as well as inspiration. Thanks for sharing your ideas and talent.