How to make a junk journal for beginners ✨ (Quick DIY gift idea!)

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8 ай бұрын

Learn how to make a junk journal for beginners ✨ Make one for yourself, give them to friends, fill them with memories - the possibilities are endless. I hope you enjoy this easy journal making tutorial!
Journal making materials list:
🌸 papers of your choice (book pages, brown
paper, recycled papers, vellum, etc.)
🌸 thick card / scrapbook paper
🌸 glue
🌸 scissors
🌸 needle and thread
🌸 paperclips
🌸 optional: stickers, washi tape etc.
for decorating the cover
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Videos you might like:
My beginner-friendly series The Journaling Workshop has lots of tips and ideas for collaging, layouts, interactive pages and more: • The Journaling Workshop
How to make a NO SEW junk journal: • How to Make a NO SEW J...
Watch my Mini Altered Book series: • Mini Altered Book
MINI journaling: • Mini Journal
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@tonyashatley5040 8 ай бұрын

Beautiful! If you are gifting it, pockets with gift cards would work.

@megjournals 8 ай бұрын

I love this idea! Would be great with photos or other stationery bits too🥰

@tonyashatley5040 8 ай бұрын

Yes! Photos too! 💕

@southernbiscuits1275 7 ай бұрын

For me, the great thing about junk journals is that a person can basically do whatever he or she wants to do with them. I learned about JJs from Gayle Agostinelli. As soon as I started making my first booklet, I immediately departed from how Gayle makes her projects. I did not purposefully change things. I just imagined another way to do what I wanted to do. The biggest change I make in my books is I don't journal. I'm not that much inside my head. Instead, I create stories which I write and augment them with graphics. It takes longer but I feel I have more to show for my efforts than if I just wrote about my daily life. For me, the fun is in creating a life rather than recording one.😀

@thekillshotsplay1082 5 ай бұрын

Maybe I could make a junk journal with stuff or my mom? She recently died on thanksgiving and maybe I could turn old cards into still have from her and stuff from my dad he sent me like the poem he read at her memorial in it as a sort of memorial junk journal?

@fojourner7403 4 ай бұрын

I'm sorry for your loss. This sounds like a beautiful way to honor her ❤

@bettymetz3746 7 күн бұрын

It’s fun to make a little journal like this to break up a more intense large journal making. It gives me “new eyes” on a larger project and often fresh inspiration! Thanks for the reminder Justina. Blessings to you from Ohio.

@stephanieweldy8911 29 күн бұрын

This makes me feel like I can really do this! Can’t wait to try 😅 stay tuned!

@louloufabrique 8 ай бұрын

I can’t help myself watching beginners tutorial even if I am not any more a beginner 😊 very nice papers. Merci😊

@megjournals 8 ай бұрын

We all love journal making aha

@lisamorice4701 7 ай бұрын

Me too! There is always something to inspire me, no matter how simple a project may seem.

@ellieferguson104 7 ай бұрын

This is brilliantly simple construction. I've never made a journal, and from what you have shown us here, you can do anything with it. I love it. Thank you.

@kathydixon1666 5 ай бұрын

Thank you for sharing your simple technique. Love it ❤

@sakameg 8 ай бұрын

I love sweet, simple journals like this! 💕

@megjournals 8 ай бұрын

Thank you! 😊

@user-ib8hq4xz1n 4 ай бұрын

Thanks Meg. I am going to make one.

@gigi2fun 7 ай бұрын

Thank you for the inspiration!!!!!!

@debbiereed8341 Ай бұрын

Thank you for sharing how you make these.

@annwoleben5439 8 ай бұрын

What a great idea to make as Christmas gifts or for other occasions - and so easy! Thank you.

@megjournals 8 ай бұрын

Isn't it! :)

@thelasonj 7 ай бұрын

That's an awesome journal. I love watching your videos. Very inspiring! Thank you. 😊💙

@Specks_Page_Plans 8 ай бұрын

This was great and really relaxing to watch!

@kimberlywalker280 7 ай бұрын

Really pretty.

@bethsullivan6881 Ай бұрын

Wonderful step by step tutorial. I've never made my own before. How fun.

@TheNerdJournals 4 ай бұрын

aaaaand this is how i found your channel. :) not exactly what I'm looking for but definitely great inspo. thanks meg!

@DevonLass 7 ай бұрын

Absolutely beautiful! A clear and concise tutorial! Thank you so much. I am busy gathering my supplies to make my first ever junk journal. I have watched lots of videos but I shall definitely be using this one. Lots of love 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿❤

@barbaradiemer9614 4 ай бұрын

Thank you for an easy to follow tutorial.

@mikaylagroothoff4137 Ай бұрын

Thank you so much for this easy to follow tutorial! You do a wonderful job explaining things with voice and hands, I appreciate this so much! Also, it’s so cute!!

@heatherrobertson1113 5 ай бұрын

Thanks for showing how to make one without special supplies. I've not tried one before but I will now 😊

@megjournals 5 ай бұрын

You’re welcome 😊

@melodyfisher1512 8 ай бұрын

I loved watching this. Thank you!😊

@megjournals 8 ай бұрын

Thank you!!

@fablebuddenbrock7751 3 ай бұрын

Thank you!

@colleenkennedy Ай бұрын

Thank you so much!☂️☂️

@amyt6254 8 ай бұрын

This is lovely! Thank you!

@megjournals 8 ай бұрын

Thanks for watching!! ☺️

@jackieo8693 Ай бұрын

Thank you for a great video!

@maryl9685 8 ай бұрын

Love your style!❣

@megjournals 8 ай бұрын

Thank you!! ☺️

@jessiefarmery2696 3 ай бұрын

thanks for a simple one whcih really is easy.

@airslug1 8 ай бұрын

so cute! great tutorial!!! thank you 😊

@megjournals 8 ай бұрын

Thank you!!

@kriswachter6637 7 ай бұрын

Meg, thank you so much for that fabulous tutorial. It is so helpful to see and learn from the whole process. Although, you have a great eye, and for some (me) that would have to come from years of experience. I hope to be able to learn that “eye” for pieces and placement over time. P.S. Looking forward to January!

@megjournals 7 ай бұрын

Thanks so much!! (Yes stay tuned for January, I'm amidst all the prep rn, v exciting things!)

@CristinaLaiASMR 7 ай бұрын

Beautiful ❤thanks for sharing this video

@TheCrabbyCrafterlol 8 ай бұрын

Such a fun easy project. We can all use more "fun and easy" in our lives, lol.

@megjournals 8 ай бұрын

Yes haha!

@marleneabbot7708 8 ай бұрын

Thank you for sharing, you are so amazing.

@megjournals 8 ай бұрын

Thank you so much!

@krembry08kentucky 8 ай бұрын

Lovely 💕

@anniemcclure 8 ай бұрын

Great tutorial, thank you! ❤

@megjournals 8 ай бұрын

Thanks for watching!

@tempestholmes 5 ай бұрын

This is a lovely little journal. Thank you for sharing this. ^_^

@rikadehombreux4573 6 ай бұрын

Love this 💕

@sandrareford2989 8 ай бұрын

Great gifts to make. I am going to include a few ideas for the recipient on how to use it. The 3-hole-pamphlet stitch (proper name) is a fast way to bind and looks "professional"! For future videos: I'd like some ideas on how you keep your scraps in check. I've redone my craft cupboard and the paper never seems to be easy to access and use. When I look for stuff things get even crazier. Can you share your tips?

@megjournals 8 ай бұрын

Thanks for watching!! I'd love that advice too🤣 I will try to share my storage in an upcoming video but I'm a little disorganised honestly!

@sandrareford2989 8 ай бұрын

well even if your system isnt working for you it's still a good thing to share because as viewers we can learn from it anyway. Thanks for your great videos.@@megjournals

@user-uh4cg6mv2e 4 ай бұрын

I would like to see you make a Journal with several signatures.

@megjournals 4 ай бұрын

Highly recommend Johanna Clough, she does lovely multiple signature journals☺️

@user-zh2tb5xj6n 8 ай бұрын

Τhank you for showing,good work ,excelent teaching,congatullations

@megjournals 8 ай бұрын

Thank you!

@caroltanzi29 8 ай бұрын

Meg: good looking journal. Carol from California

@megjournals 8 ай бұрын

Thanks for stopping by, Carol!

@eyesandears4him Ай бұрын

Thank you so much! Do you have an amazon link where you list some of your supplies?

@HMOCreations1807 Ай бұрын

Tip; instead of sewing the journal together, you can use (elastic) tread, ribbon, rubber bands or eyelets.

@megjournals Ай бұрын

Great idea!

@AtlasandMe 8 ай бұрын

It's so beautiful! Thank you for sharing! What brand is your corner punch?

@megjournals 8 ай бұрын

Thanks so much! It's 'X cut' I believe, by the brand docrafts. Had it years and it's not failed me yet!

@specialk8927 7 ай бұрын

You need to have the string on the left side and right side of the middle stitch before tying it.

@rubyriva4785 5 ай бұрын

What book are you using, the one with months and flowers ?? Thanks

@MyAbidingJournal 7 ай бұрын

What a great tutorial Meg! It turned out beautiful and does seem so easy to create :)

@megjournals 7 ай бұрын

Thanks so much 😊

@MarciEllsworth 8 ай бұрын

Beautiful journal! ❤❤❤ How do you like your new studio? 😊

@megjournals 8 ай бұрын

Thank you!! Love it, still settling in :) Actually editing the first studio vlog right now!😌

@donetahill6102 6 ай бұрын

What book did you get your botanical pages?

@Jalleur14325 6 күн бұрын

How do you source the books? I imagine they are damaged ones?

@kathylambert-uz1vs 6 ай бұрын

❤❤❤

@EvaMGalan 8 ай бұрын

Hi Meg! I have just in love with your videos that I have jump into junk journaling . I have been buying old spanish books and magazines but I really love english, american and french vintage books and magazines. I have been thinking about mailing with someone abroad to share vintage papers from books and magazines but I do not know where and how to start this kind of correspondence. Will you please help me? I love fauna and botanical books (I also love fruits and vegetables), will you share with me a reference I can look for in amazon?? I really thank you for your videos and your time!

@megjournals 8 ай бұрын

Have you tried your local thrift stores or antique shops? That's where get mine. Or you could try searching on Etsy/Ebay for packs if you're after something specific.

@EvaMGalan 7 ай бұрын

Thank you for answering@@megjournals. I hope I find the ones I love. Greetings from Spain!

@amyb82941 6 ай бұрын

💜💜💜

@rubyus7332 7 ай бұрын

Love it, seems doable. What glue do you use please? Is it strong? I just don’t want everything to fall apart if I decided to give my creation to my friends.

@megjournals 7 ай бұрын

I use pritt stick! ☺️

@rubyus7332 7 ай бұрын

@@megjournals Thank you. Seems like a UK thing.

@user-ib8hq4xz1n 4 ай бұрын

Meg what would be the length and breadth of the journal

@megjournals 4 ай бұрын

This is about a6 size (so a5 folded in half) ☺️ Usually I just eyeball it to make the size journal I feel like (sometimes square, skinny etc, possibilities are endless!)

@jamesvoigt7275 8 ай бұрын

I can see this is not prepared for longevity, but lots of fun.

@megjournals 8 ай бұрын

Probably not archival but this binding even with a full journal after years has never failed me :)

@jamesvoigt7275 8 ай бұрын

I agree. This kind of binding has lasted people for centuries. And even if it breaks, it can easily be replaced. Glue stick, on the other hand, has not lasted too long for me.@@megjournals