What is a Bullet Junk Journal/How to Alter Old Books Into a Bullet Journal

[@joiedefi]

Absolutely love this, and I will watch several times...I want to learn more about this. Thanks for being such an amazing collaborator...I can't wait to fill my new book with more fun pages.....hugs and love, joie 🌿🍄💜

[@49dragonflies]

Thanks Joie! Always a pleasure to collaborate with you. Heading over to your video now! 😃

[@mollymurphy5387]

Please don’t leave us hanging! Let us watch you bring this to fruition! 👍😍

[@49dragonflies]

Haha thank Molly! I won’t leave you hanging! 🥰

[@lauralyons4829]

Barbara, I know your process has changed a lot over the years, but I love these early videos and the organic nature of them. They really capture the essence of junk journaling. I have gotten away from that myself, and am trying to find my way back. I really enjoyed watching this!!!!

[@WithTKStudio]

Yes! I want to see more! I am so motivated to do this for 2021!

[@marytaylor3675]

Me too!

[@dawncole4270]

Me too.

[@cynthiachase6086]

Me, too!

[@MaureenAstrid]

Yes! Please, do continue to show us how you make the other pages in your fabulous bullet junk journal. So beautiful and inspirational. Big hug, from me and my brother. Kisses Maureen

[@49dragonflies]

Aaaw, thanks for your kind words and kisses from you and your sweet brother, sweetie! 🥰🥰

[@susanrichey6039]

What a great idea. I love how we all evolve towards something that works uniquely for us. There has to be some balance of "to do" and "joy". Just like you said. And what brings most of us into the junk journaling mindset is creativity with function and repurposing. So, what I did was go through all my storage bins and gathered up all the half started and discarded journals of a lifetime. Some of them had one entry...January 1st! Diet & Exercise plan!...and then a book of blank crisp white pages. Dream journal...one dream...and then blank pages. So, I just gathered them up and broke them apart to get the pages. And started doing loose leaf "journaling" which really is the calendar, the to dos, the shopping lists, the chores, the project drawing & so on. And then when they become thick, I just bind them up with pieces of washi tape. It works for me...because I realized that the value for me is not going back and rereading my journals, but the actual in the moment use of it. Good stuff...thanks for your thoughtful videos

[@49dragonflies]

Thanks Susan! Love what you have done, so clever! Thanks for sharing that!!❤️

[@lisakoerber2839]

I loved this Barbara! Please, please, please continue sharing your bullet junk journal. This is something I’d love to do. Combining a planner/bullet journal & junk journal is brilliant 💕

[@49dragonflies]

Thanks Lisa! I will be happy to share! ☺️❤️

[@marybethschuiteman484]

This is a good idea...I think I get so caught up in the junk journaling joy that I forget, or neglect...my real purpose to journal.....mindfulness and self care. Thanks for the encouragement once again...

[@49dragonflies]

My pleasure! ❤️☺️

[@marytaylor3675]

Love how you add comments. Happy to know that even the BEST make little mistakes.....

[@49dragonflies]

Aaaaw ☺️ Hahaha all the time!

[@HeavenlyMama1]

Barbara you make everything you do interesting. I would be glad to see more junk journal Bullet stuff! TFS Hugs 💕

[@ahnmartin1566]

Yes please continue with the bullet jj. I've keep a planner for 7 years. A change would be nice. Pleeeeeeezzzzze. Love you too.

[@49dragonflies]

Thank you! I will be happy to continue this new series! ☺️❤️

[@artfulyama9071]

I LOVE your bullet junk journal format and style! I’d like to try it for myself now. Soooo inspiring. Love it. Your videos are so encouraging during this pandemic. My creativity has been severely stifled by it. Your ideas and art are the best. Thanks so much for your energy and sharing it with everyone.

[@49dragonflies]

Thank you so much! I’m happy to provide some inspiration during these difficult times! Keep on creating, it’s healing for the soul. ❤️

[@MrsKCumings]

This is a wonderful idea and I definitely want to try it - thank you so much for inspiring me! I will begin looking for the perfect book that brings me joy so that I will continue to use it throughout the year. Knowing myself, I must love the book and the paper before I'll commit myself to using it. I found a wonderful saying this week, and when I read it, I immediately thought of you and the brave adventure you are beginning Sept 1 ... it is "Make your vision so clear that your fears become irrelevant." Being a woman who began her business by stepping out on faith and believing in myself, I completely understand and empathize with your quest. You will be successful, no doubt. My business philosophy was "Tenacity of Purpose!" It served me well, and I had a successful woman-owned business for 25 years. With it I never had issues paying my bills, putting my children through college, paying for weddings, and thoroughly enjoying my life. And, with the aid of a fabulous and trusted financial advisor, I was able to save money so that I could live a comfortable, worry-free retired life. YOU are a SUPERPOWER ... never give up, don't listen to negative people, and believe in yourself!! Should you ever want to chat with me about my business experiences, I am only a phone call / text / or email away. I have your back!!!!

[@49dragonflies]

Oh my goodness, how sweet are you!!! ❤️ thank you so much for your kind words and encouragement, Karen! I’m so pleased to hear it worked so well for you and your kind offer is truly touching and is greatly appreciated! 🥰🥰🥰

[@klaire74]

How beautiful this pages are! And the entire book😍 Don't stop with this, please. I have planned for years in all kind of planners, but i couldn't love enough the modern style. Bullet journaling...only pen and doodles and trackers, no. Empty, too cold. Is amazing to see at others, but i am too vintage for all this. So 3 years ago i started to use a bullet journal with beige paper, and going crazy with vintage decorations. I was never bored, i use my stuff, and the freedom feels great - i do whatever i want, a catch all book, with everything in one place. So i hope that more of your viewers will try it, a bullet journal can be how we want, even vintage and grungy. Often people are saying that they don't have a reason for journaling, nothing happens in their life, but this can give more than a reason - structure, quiet the mind and we can play. Thank you, have a beautiful Sunday, going to see Joie now 💞🤗💞

[@49dragonflies]

Thank you for your input, Klaire! I can relate to everything you wrote. I’m happy you found a style that works for you! 👍🏻😃❤️

[@AnneSmith-g7m]

I love all your journals but especially your last one, almost like an expanded diary. I also like to add mini photos in my journals. Thanks for sharing this

[@lidimaparis4799]

Barbara, I find it instructive to watch how you adapt ideas, so I would be happy to see more of this Bullet Junk Journal. Thank you

[@49dragonflies]

Thanks Lidima! Will be happy to take you on this exciting journey! 😃

[@debbiehavis4664]

Yes, I want to see more! I want to make one for my daughter in law for Christmas.

[@jennydearnley6127]

Thank you Barbara. I am very interested in seeing more of these sort of videos. I was one of those that were overwhelmed too. I like relaxed like Joie and you. 🙋🇭🇲 Jenny

[@49dragonflies]

Thanks Jenny, will happily do more of these! 😃

[@AnitaandLucas]

I bujo but I do it in a ready-made planner. Bujo do NOT have to be artistic, that's not what Ryder's intention was at the beginning but for some reason, that's what people think it is. Love your take on bujo jj.

[@shabbydabbydoodah]

Oh Barbara, I love your finished pages, just gorgeous. Loving this collaboration project you have with Joie De Fi, which I am happy to join after being challenged!!!! Yay!!! Oh also, I loved your experiment book, I really liked the pages which you found a bit fussy x

[@49dragonflies]

Thanks so much, Tina!!! YAY FOR JOINING US on this adventure!!!! 😃👍🏻🥰

[@wordscrafter]

This is very awesome! I, too, have started and stopped with journals. I actually love creating them more than using them, lol. I am also in love with your ephemera storage books. What a super idea! This is a very encouraging idea and enjoyable video. Thanks so much for sharing.

[@49dragonflies]

Thanks so much for your kind words! ❤️

[@MandaFandaa]

I saw Nazy’s video a while back, then I saw Joie and you were giving it a shot so now I’m convinced I need to as well. 😂 Super excited for see your own individually unique contributions to this very fun and stress-free idea! Thanks for sharing Barbara! Also thanks for showing this is totally doable with a reader’s digest! :)

[@49dragonflies]

Thanks so much! Have fun with this idea and make it your own! 😊

[@ms.chocolate3470]

Love this video! Please make this a series!!!!! 🎈

[@JoAnn4gracenotperfectionm815]

Beautiful bullet journal from an altered book!! Yes, more videos on this. Fabulous explanation of how it works and how to create one💕🐬

[@49dragonflies]

Thanks JoAnn! Will be happy to share more of these! ❤️☺️

[@sandyheath9314]

I love this! Yes, please keep going with it. Now off to watch Joie!

[@49dragonflies]

Thanks Sandy, will do! ☺️

[@favoritemommy74]

Very nice. Don’t know how bullet journaling got so complex. I love the beautiful spreads that people create, but the creator of the bullet journal system is very minimalistic. My bullet journal is similar to his style. Don’t beat yourself up if you can’t create something similar to what you see on you tube. The main thing is you are using your bullet journal for productivity and mindfulness and that you are happy with your results. Minimal is okay. That may be your style. Your style evolves. Try different things. You can adapt. 🙂

[@AnitaandLucas]

Same and totally agree!

[@49dragonflies]

I really think it became intimidating with everyone creating these amazing layouts...

[@bear9427]

Of course sweetie, I want more !!!! I'm stuck with everything in a bullet so I really like your junk journal approach. Maybe will I do one because of you 😅 thank you so much for all the inspiration, you're amazing babsi 🥰😘❤ love

[@49dragonflies]

Aaaaw, thank you my sweet friend! Yes, you need one of these! ☺️. I’m sure you already have a beautiful book for it somewhere! 😃❤️

[@dawnbish9822]

Love this idea. Would love to see more! Thanks for sharing !

[@siobhanirish1307]

Yes, Yes, Yes....please show how you do each page. Just love this. You always amaze me, and I hope you will video each page in this old book.

[@49dragonflies]

Thanks so much! We will continental with this series! 😊

[@mariaconti9704]

I love the idea of a vintage, junk journal, bullet journal. I have wanted to have a bullet journal but really haven’t relátelo found a style I liked until today when I saw yours. ❤️🥰😍 Please keep filming the progress in yours. It’s so inspiring. Thank you so much Barbara 😷🤗🥰😍❤️

[@49dragonflies]

Thanks for your kind feedback Maria, will do! 😃

[@karmaleenash2841]

I am in love with this! I am in the tried it but failed majority. Combining junk journaling with bullet journaling has been on my mind for weeks now. So so happy to follow along and get some ideas! 😍🥰😘🤓😎 Oh, and three days ago I picked up a deep purple Reader’s Digest like the one you used!

[@49dragonflies]

Thank you! So happy this was useful for you! 😃👍🏻❤️

[@colleenreilly7279]

I'd love to see more of this series please.xx

[@roksannastephens4375]

Congrats on you opening your new shoppe Barbara!!

[@49dragonflies]

Thank you Roksanna! ❤️

[@roksannastephens4375]

@@49dragonflies You're welcome!!🥰

[@carolstern3647]

Yes!!! I would love to see more..more please, youve inspired me so much to combine bullet and junk journalling..Thank you so so much..xx😊💗 most defineately interested in seeing so much more. Much love and hugs Barbara..xx😊💗💗💗🦋🦋🦋

[@49dragonflies]

Thanks for your kind feedback, Carol! ❤️

[@sharonthrelfall7174]

I'd love to journal but give up so easily, this has been great to watch and has given me loads of ideas. Thanks for sharing.

[@49dragonflies]

Yay! 😊

[@tracy-marie]

Love this idea for gifts for my nieces. Thank you for sharing.

[@ardellakoskinen5359]

I totally enjoyed this and would love to see what you do next! It is turning out so beautifully!

[@49dragonflies]

Thanks so much Ardella! Will take you on my journey! 😃

[@mechellewilliams2576]

Hi Barbara. I love this tutorial and am very interested in seeing more. I am motivated to start one of my own after watching this. Thank you for sharing!!

[@49dragonflies]

Thanks, that’s awesome, Mechelle! 😃❤️

[@susanthatcher126]

Yes I have a reader digest I’m so excited cause I love your altered book it’s so beautiful and what a great idea.

[@49dragonflies]

Thanks again, Susan! How fun that you have a Reader’s Digest book you can use! 😃❤️

[@TheresaPetermann]

I missed your questions about bullet journaling but I have kept a journal since Ryder introduced the concept. I don't spend a lot of time decorating it, it is a very functional tool for me and I would be lost without it. I have been using the same Llama journal for the last three journals. Works very well for me. I keep my decorating of pages for my art journals with the exception of the monthly calendar page in my BJ. That keeps a touch of art in my journal. I like seeing what other people do with their journals so please keep sharing.

[@49dragonflies]

Thanks Theresa! I’m happy you have found a method that works well for you! 👍🏻😃❤️

[@susiescraftroomandstudio]

I definitely want to see more! This is awesome. Blessings and Hugs 🤗

[@49dragonflies]

Thanks Susie! 😃❤️

[@LynneWilliams101]

Yes, I would very much like to see how you move forward. Lovely journal!!!

[@TheMotleyFrog]

Love the ephemera holder and the bullet inspired journal. Thanks for sharing.

[@AmberUnfinished]

I love this!! I buy all these journals and never use them!! Then I make journals and sell or.give them away! I love this. This is just what I need.

[@49dragonflies]

Thanks Amber! I hope you make one and actually use it! 😃❤️

[@MessyPaperCrafter]

I’d love to continue to see you work in this journal. Even though I don’t bullet journal anymore, I think I can still get some ideas from these videos..

[@49dragonflies]

Thanks Amy, will do! 😊

[@kathynavarro-sochel755]

You have become my favorite! I have wanted to figure out how to combine bullet journal planning with junk journaling and you perfectly showed me how to do so! Thank you so very much!

[@49dragonflies]

Thank you so much Kathy! 😃❤️

[@patovaleria30]

Yes !!! Yes ! Yes ! She’ s the best ever 💗

[@frazzledrobin5175]

Yes please show more, I've never been able to grasp a bullet journal and you have helped me quite a bit! Than you ♥

[@49dragonflies]

Thanks Robin! Neck one is up tomorrow 😃

[@Charlievintage2808]

Yes please, I would like to see you continue :)

[@gillritchie2984]

We want moooooore. I love bits from different types of journals so I think this would be good to do to add what I want and need and have it all in one place

[@49dragonflies]

Thanks Gill! Will be happy to do more of these! 😃❤️

[@meandmyatg9549]

I would love to see more videos of your process. Great inspiration and I learned a lot. Debbie

[@RitaCwise]

Please continue with your bullet journal videos. I have been doing bullet journaling in 2020 and was trying to decide what book to use for 2021. I will be using a bee theme vintage journal I made because of your video. Thank you.

[@49dragonflies]

It will be my pleasure, Christine! So happy you found a great book! 😃❤️

[@imdw7007]

I love your videos and please go on with the September spread!!

[@49dragonflies]

Thanks for the feedback, will do! ☺️

[@SandraBevr01]

Yes, more of this would be awesome. Thanks for sharing this it’s great 👍🏻

[@yasminemagane2065]

very good idea with a old book ,,,,,, yes yes

[@Samreen0987]

Everything is charming and pretty❤😊

[@pavorealgi]

Yes, I'd love to see more! Lovely spread...

[@kellys1722]

Yes this is just what I wanted in a journal and would love to see this be a regular thing on your channel. I honestly could watch a 4hr video of yours, I always dread looking down and seeing how long the video has to go😄 and when it's nearly finished I already can't wait for the next. Anyway I'm going to try my own now.❤❤

[@49dragonflies]

Aaaw, you are so sweet, Kelly!!! I promise to make more of these kind of videos ❤️

[@45roadbiker]

Yes!!! More! Please! Love this!

[@joymizelle6048]

Yes, yes! Please show more. Love this concept and as always your outstanding work. Thank you.

[@49dragonflies]

Thanks so much Joy! ❤️

[@mumusjourney1811]

Yes please 🤞🏻We'd like to see more ❤

[@SilviaSherriff]

THIS!! Currently I’m making a Junk Journal to use as a journal. But I may change to altered book. Thanks for sharing this

[@PensIntuitiveArt]

Hi Barbara, thankyou....this is the first time I've understood what a bullet journal is 😁 You have inspired me to start one, and yes I'd love to see how yours progresses 😊 Lots of love Penny 🎶🌷

[@49dragonflies]

Thank you Penny! I wish you lots of joy with your own billet junk journal! ❤️😃

[@wynparsons4109]

Just loved this layout as I love all your work 💕💕

[@martinaschmid9944]

I am so glad to see that and hear,that others have the same problem with coping with all that different journals,..thank you for this video,

[@49dragonflies]

My pleasure, Martina! ❤️☺️

[@jeanneshumaker5255]

Great ideas! Love all the florals🌸 TYFS💖

[@irriecampbell3473]

Would love to see more. Thank you for what you do.

[@DBHEPDB]

I love your ephemera book ❤️ it inspires me so much, that I will make one for myself! Thank you and greetings from Styria ;-)

[@kristinaperinot7544]

Such beautiful work as always ❤️ please show us more 👍🏻😊

[@sarahjokerst6096]

Thank you. I've never even thought about bullet journaling but I appreciate your clear explanation and trial and error. I love those Reader's Digest books too!

[@49dragonflies]

Thanks Sarah! I must say I’m loving working in this book! Maybe it’s something for you to try as well...

[@lynnettemcelmurray4597]

Love this idea !!! Would love to see the rest of what you do!!! Always love your vids!!!😻

[@pambotter365]

Barbara I always love watching you create no matter what you are making. I doubt I would ever do a bullet journal because I think it would start out fine and then never finish it. I had to laugh at your comments where you kept saying not July and then finally realized it was supposed to be August. That is something I would do! 😁 I really need to start using more of my washi. I have so much and hardly use it. As always, thanks for sharing especially with my morning coffee! ❤️

[@49dragonflies]

Thanks once again dear Pam! I really think we would have lots of fun creating together! 😃

[@pambotter365]

49dragonflies me too Barbara!

[@k.susieroloff4801]

Informative projects...I have several journaling books to write in and those kids writing stuff...thanks for sharing...😻

[@RobinfromCA]

This is a terrific idea and makes the practical stuff beautiful as well! Please keep this as part of your channel. Love it!

[@49dragonflies]

Thanks Robin, will do! 😃

[@MadPaperCrush]

You've inspired me to start bullet journaling again! I love this idea and feel like it could probably work for me. Thanks, Barbara!

[@49dragonflies]

Perfect! Live that you will give this a try! Thanks Sharon! ❤️

[@verenaannear7292]

I love it. More please. Enjoyed watching your video

[@amyvanleeuwen]

I loved this, Barbara! I got so many great ideas. I've never bullet journaled or altered a book, but you made it look so easy--so I'll try it. I always love your teaching presentations! I always learn something new, so please keep doing them. Wishing you all the best with the opening of your new store in a few days!

[@49dragonflies]

Thanks so much for your kind feedback Amy! I will do more of these! 😊❤️

[@missyb.623]

Love your ephemera books, both of them, but the vellum pocket one is lovely. I have seen many styles, all wonderful, but this style will suit me, I think. Thanks for sharing your ideas with us.

[@49dragonflies]

Thanks Missy! I can really recommend that ephemera book style!

[@kathyredmond3519]

great idea! I would love to see how you move forward with the book!

[@elyonrosewood4724]

Please don't keep it to yourself! :) It's absolutely gorgeous. You inspire me to try bullet journaling again, now vintage/junk style! Thank you ❤ mwah mwah!

[@49dragonflies]

Haha ok I will share my process ☺️😘😘

[@purnimashiv]

Helllooo all the way from India 🌼Enjoyed watching the video. I keep a bullet and a junk journal. This marriage of the serious and the flighty is a genius and so unorthodox. I laughed out loud several times... your matter of fact - tongue in cheek was pretty cute💕 waiting for the next one....

[@49dragonflies]

Thanks so much! Next one will be posted on Friday! 😃

[@sherryvanderpool4024]

Yes I would like to see more the new year will be here soon

[@NancyMcInnis18708]

I would love to see your spreads, they are lovely

[@carolynboykin-fyelifeinreview]

We had Tuesday mornings but they all closed probably because of COVID-19.Yes, I would love to see you keep going with this book. Love all your videos. TFS

[@49dragonflies]

Thanks Carolyn! OMG Tuesday Morning closed??? What a shame! 😔

[@marysiaczarnecka7143]

It's so beautiful 😍! I loooove it! ❤️ I would like to see more of your Bullet Junk Journal. Thank you!

[@49dragonflies]

Thanks Marysia, will do! ☺️

[@reginesaavedra3491]

I would love to see more! It’s so inspiring!!! Please share with us. Thank you so much for sharing your ideas and creativity. 🌸🤗♥️

[@49dragonflies]

My pleasure, Regine! Will share, I promise! 😃

[@gurkmeja2021]

LOVED this FANTASTIC video. I've been doing bujo since January 2019, still doing it, but I find it takes too much time away from my other crafting. Maybe what you're doing in this video could be an alternative for me. Thank you for sharing your creations! (Collie puppy is impatiently waiting, time for an evening walk!!). /Ditte

[@49dragonflies]

Aw, thanks Ditte! I hope this little series will inspire you to pick up this kind of journaling again. Sending love to you and your sweet puppy! ❤️

[@pattivandeventer9302]

Hi! I'm from Cedar Rapids, Iowa, USA. I'm new to your channel and I plan to visit again. I love that you used an old book and repurposed it. I would like to see more on how you use this bullet journal. I like the multi purpose. I want to see more on hoe you create each month and when to tare out more pages as you go. I enjoyed this. 😉

[@49dragonflies]

Thanks Patti, will do! 😊

[@lynnoneill6533]

I love it and would like to see more of your amazing journal. Best wishes Lyn

[@49dragonflies]

Thanks Lyn. I have a few other videos in this series up already 😃

[@rachelwoodisse]

I really enjoyed watching, please do more videos xx

[@44hopeful]

This is amazing! Would love to see more! Thank you!

[@CraftsandMorewithDonnaJackson]

Hello I'm a new Subbie coming from Joies channel. I absolutely love this. I've done altered books but never this way. You and Joie have inspired me. So next year I'm going to give this a try. I've tried to bullet journal before but abandoned it. I would love to see you continue. Btw I hardly watch a video this long and I was captivated. So bring them on lol. Tfs 😊

[@49dragonflies]

Thanks so much Donna and welcome to my channel! 🥰😃

[@kristimoore8763]

I've been bullet journaling for a few years now. I love it. I mostly have decorated my pages more like you vs. the typical ways. Fun!

[@loisr3970]

I love the process thank you! I'm new to this and the ideas get mine flowing... blessings

[@vicky-akastichr-davis4676]

I was looking for something in my altered book, and it brought back the joy of making it too. [a Disney fairy tale book, I really liked covering up the mean faces of the women.] I may dig out another book to do as you do this one! I really like your plan to have the extra elements right at hand for it!

[@49dragonflies]

Thanks Vicky, so happy this was inspiring! 😃❤️

[@Samreen0987]

Enchanting video🌸....l really adore your creations😊lots of love to you❤

[@RitaCwise]

This was great. I am doing a bullet journal this year and wasn’t quite sure what I wanted to do for 2021. Now I know what I would enjoy doing this coming year.

[@49dragonflies]

Thanks Christine! Happy you found inspiration here! ☺️

[@cherbowman]

I L❤️VE this!!! Please continue sharing your process! This is the perfect idea for me...and I have the perfect book to use!😉 thanks for sharing!🥰

[@49dragonflies]

Thanks Cheryl and have fun altering your book! 😊❤️

[@jeannedeshazer-ellsworth9995]

Yes! I've done bullet journals but I got tired of drawing columns, etc. It took too much time. But this hybrid version is great. I love it.

[@49dragonflies]

Thanks Jeanne! Maybe you give this a try?

[@jeannedeshazer-ellsworth9995]

@@49dragonflies yes! In fact I will start it this afternoon.❤

[@mayaengel6931]

Such an inspiring idea. Will make my own now thank you

[@roberternest9916]

I have always journaled. But I have never made one. I love these.