How to Make a Junk Journal | Step-by-step process & my top tips ✨

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Here is my method for how to make a junk journal with multiple signatures! And shoutout to the sun for saying ☀️☀️☀️hello!!☀️☀️☀️halfway through this video lol.
You will need:
~ scrapbook paper or other thicker paper (e.g. cereal box cover)
~ assortment of papers (I use tea dyed paper, old book papers, packaging etc. Remember to make sure it's not too thin!)
~ thread
~ needle
~ clip to hold your papers in place
~ glue
~ tape
~ scissors
Timestamps:
00:00 Introduction
1:37 Choosing papers, where to find them and top tips
7:13 Folding your papers
7:52 Organising your papers and putting together your signature (and my tips for page composition)
15:29 Making your cover
18:03 Binding your journal
23:22 Adding your endpapers
Tea-dyed paper tutorial:
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Music: Epidemic Sound

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@megjournals 10 ай бұрын

Don’t fancy sewing? Try this simple no sew method instead! kzfaq.info/get/bejne/d5ppotirmdfTlWg.htmlsi=xdy1BqKoBWPLRF2b

@ladyvent 3 жыл бұрын

You made it very understandable! Thank you, I wanted nothing to do with signatures because they seemed sooooo complicated.🤗

@megjournals 3 жыл бұрын

Yay! Glad it was helpful! Happy journaling :)

@randomartist6047 2 жыл бұрын

there's something about this video that stands out from the other ones I've seen. I just felt safe here on this corner of KZfaq and I just stopped what I was doing to calm my anxiety and let go of my depressive thoughts. Thank you for posting this and existing, truly.

@AnanasAbanaan 2 жыл бұрын

For using fragile paper I reinforce the crease with painters tape and it works wonders

@julesmonteith1613 3 жыл бұрын

Great tutorial! Didn't know I could use my embroidery threads. Thought I had to have wax coated threads, awl and precise measurements to make a journal, Now I know there is an easier way. 😃

@megjournals 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you! Totally achievable without fancy materials :) Using what you have and being creative with it is more fun anyway :D

@papabirb8626 Жыл бұрын

Just found out about junk journals today, watched this as part of my research on it. As someone who loves customization, upcycling, DIY crafts (or at least watching videos about it), this video was soothing, asmr-like, relaxing. As a book lover and lowkey hoarder who loves to preserve things in their original form, seeing all these old books and music sheets torn like that was anxiety inducing. Strange mixture of feelings to have at the same time, relaxed and anxious, lol! Anyway, while I won't be tearing up any books anytime soon, this tutorial was helpful and inspiring anyway, I learned some bookbinding from it and it might be a good way to deal with some of my old recyclables i haven't gotten rid of, or work on a language learning journal/moodboard combo :) Thanks for posting it!

@sandrareford2989 4 ай бұрын

Just rewatched this. So great! I love your choices of papers and your laid back way of putting a book together. I have time to make one today!! Exciting.

@paulsgirlACAB 3 жыл бұрын

Meg, what a beautiful video. I work with children and was thinking of making a scrapbook club. This video will help me get started. Thank you so much! 🖤

@megjournals 3 жыл бұрын

That sounds wonderful!!!

@StudioKarah 3 жыл бұрын

Great tutorial Meg! I have so many scrap paper laying around, I might make a few small ones to draw in them! ♥

@megjournals 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you! Tag me if you post them on Instagram so I can see 🥰

@StudioKarah 3 жыл бұрын

@@megjournals ♥

@mei_meilovegood5939 3 жыл бұрын

The tutorial was so straightforward that it was easy to follow. 😊 well done

@cwsy18 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for this tutorial! You have inspired me to create my own little junk journal, and it was so easy and fun to make!

@MicheleEngel 3 жыл бұрын

Great tutorial! You have an easy-to-understand and successful method--a system, really. I plan to adopt it as I begin my art journal journey. Thank you for such a well-thought-out and produced video! 💖👌😀

@glossyhobi3985 3 жыл бұрын

your tutorials are so lovely + easy to follow ❤️ personally i love to buy things for my junk journal and don't think it makes it "fake" 😊 i also make a beeline for the gardening section in charity shops hahaha 🤗 thank u for sharing your talent + tips!!

@kellyfox7172 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for such an easy tutorial ! You have the gift of teaching ! I’m excited to make my 1st journal ! You made the signature less scary to attempt !

@suzanne4258 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for sharing your process with us. I love a6 size journals, and yours turned out great!

@megjournals 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you!!

@carolewatkins1171 2 жыл бұрын

Loved the simplicity of this video! I’m going to give it a try today. Thank You!

@JoanetteDrosteWader 2 жыл бұрын

Oh my gosh! Thank you for this video. You explained it so simple and easy to understand! I’m finding a lot of videos that have so much in them that you could never “journal” in them. They’re more glue journals.

@li3145 3 жыл бұрын

You inspired me, I loved it ❤️💖💕 this is an amazing way to reuse paper 😍 thank you so much for make this tutorial! So sweet Best regards from Chile!

@AG-vm8mj 2 жыл бұрын

I made my first journal with this and came back because I LOVE it. And now I’m obsessed with journaling again

@purpleplump6650 3 жыл бұрын

Really enjoyed how you made your journal, very easy . Looking forward to working my way through your other videos 🤗🤗🤗😊

@JustMe_No1 3 жыл бұрын

I’ve watched many videos on the subject. First time I have watched you. The thing I like is that you reacted to all your comments not like other people that have comments even questions they do not respond. That is cool. Thank you for a great video

@megjournals 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much - I try to reply to as many as I can because I appreciate the time people take to watch and leave a comment :)

@evelyngonzalez8028 6 ай бұрын

Thank you for explaining the process of how to start putting a journal together, like where you go and what you look for. I have never done this and am very excited to do one. I am looking at paper items in a total different way and have started saving some 🤗 Thank you for sharing🙏🥰

@christineculbertson4804 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for sharing your KZfaq video on how easy it is to make Junk Journals! I can't wait to go to my thrift stores to look for old books to use beautiful pictures.

@borleyboo5613 2 жыл бұрын

I’ve dabbled in all sorts of ‘crafting’, scrapbooking, decoupage, painting, mixed-media etc and I can now say that junk journalism is my favourite. It is perfect for me and my ever changing moods and the fact that there are no rules. You do what YOU want and how you want. Lovely, easy to follow video. And I’ve subscribed. Thank you.

@GeorgeMakrides 2 жыл бұрын

So fun to watch. Clear, easy and understandable directions. Thank you 🙏🏻

@Oweskwasikis 2 жыл бұрын

This is so helpful!! Thank you. I am brand new to this art form so was feeling a bit overwhelmed but now I have a much better idea of what I want to do!

@Itsshegooo 2 жыл бұрын

These are the cutest journals I have ever seen

@tofino14 Жыл бұрын

Beautiful. I loved watching you play with paper with the dappled sunshine

@MB-in9eu 2 жыл бұрын

Great video! You have simplified this craft with the necessary information in a concise and timely manner! I’m going to give it a try so I can teach my crafty/artsy 7 year old granddaughter how to make one! Starting small is the key for any beginner! Thanks!

@MyPeacefulGarden 8 ай бұрын

I loved this video. The instructions were so clear. Thank you! I'm obsessed and can't wait to start building my own.

@allieeverett9017 2 жыл бұрын

Fabulous!!! You made it so practical and easy. I always overthink this stuff 😘

@redstar1976 2 жыл бұрын

This is so helpful - I would have had no idea where to start but you've made it really clear and simple. Can't wait to have a go now!

@harvestmoon4ever2 Жыл бұрын

Wanted to make a junk journal for the first time ever and this tutorial is the best! It's to the point, informative, and soothing ( your voice is calming ☺️)

@lizhavercost1729 Жыл бұрын

Great tutorial Meg! Thank you for sharing. I can't wait to try this

@jennifer0311 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for making this video! It was very helpful! I can't wait to make my own journal!

@CrochetWonders 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you! I can't wait to make my first journal. I have been watching videos and I love your method.

@megjournals 3 жыл бұрын

Yay! Thank you! Happy journaling :)

@debiv7834 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much for sharing this amazing journal! ❤️

@celticpeasant9753 2 жыл бұрын

Meg, this is absolutely brilliant and you have become my favourite art journal teacher ;) It is so wonderful to get instructions that are so brilliant for a beginner journaller. Thank you so so much for this. Bless you

@megjournals 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for your kind words 🥰

@glossyhobi3985 Жыл бұрын

Amazing tutorial that I come back to every time!!! keep creating, I love your content 💗💗💗

@dedejoy8948 3 жыл бұрын

Oh how I love your style of making this video! It's clear and understandable. Oh and your work is lovely.

@melinda_1776 2 жыл бұрын

This video is exactly what I was hunting for! Job well done!

@raemarieboltwood8840 3 жыл бұрын

You are a great teacher!!!! Thanks so much! ❤️❤️

@irwshirley 3 жыл бұрын

I love seeing your process. Thanks for sharing!

@megjournals 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much!!

@elizabethharlow6126 Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for explaining the process!! I am definitely going to try it!!

@teecee9113 8 ай бұрын

Thank you so much. That was fun to watch. Very easy to follow. Can't wait to make one. 🙂👍

@babswilson1656 Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for this great tutorial. Anxious to make my first journal.

@dottiewood3669 Жыл бұрын

Thanks so much, you made this a lot easier than some videos I’ve watched. Glad I found you. ❤️

@carolhenry1170 2 жыл бұрын

I am so excited to have found you here on KZfaq! Love how well you explain and teach in your tutorials! Thank You ❤️

@megjournals 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for stopping by :)

@angiedekerlegand8657 11 ай бұрын

Love it! You make it so easy! Thanks for sharing❤

@bonniemorris1535 Жыл бұрын

oh what a lovely tutorial, thanks so much I am new to journal making and your tutorial is straightforward

@mansha.artegy 3 жыл бұрын

thank you so much for uploading it in chapters! it becomes so easier to understand step by step

@megjournals 3 жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

@MOLLYLUNCHCO Жыл бұрын

Being a mega pack-rat, this project makes me very happy. Also love the lack of precise measuring and cutting. Can't wait to make one of these on the weekend!

@caitistars 2 жыл бұрын

This was so easy to understand and so helpful!! Thank you so much 😊

@lauralopez-reese7116 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for sharing your awesome tutorial! Very informative and helpful!

@nishthaarora9533 3 жыл бұрын

Ooh! I've made junk journals before but I'm not super satisfied with my method! Really looking forward to trying yours out and using all the cool tips!

@paddywood89 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much. I have just found you, and will be watching in the future. xxxxx New Zealand

@JHBBrown-xx1vp 2 жыл бұрын

I absolutely love how straightforward your tutorial is you have given me the confidence to have a try thank you for sharing

@megjournals 2 жыл бұрын

Aw yay, so pleased to hear 🥰

@donna6516 6 ай бұрын

Thanks for showing how you assemble your signatures! I've done bookbinding of various sorts but haven't yet made a junk journal and wasn't sure how I'd go about mixing my papers for signatures. Welkl done!

@randomjournalbitsdawnboss 3 жыл бұрын

Fantastic tutorial, really answered questions I had. Thank you for sharing!

@megjournals 3 жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful! :)

@jeanasmith4024 Жыл бұрын

thank you so much. you just taught me how to make my first journal all the way through. yeah!

@JoansJunkJournalsAndMore Жыл бұрын

This is lovely and I believe perfect, like you said, for beginner of a junk junk journal for next month. ☺♥.

@mbarcer5182 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you. Your tutorial was very understandable. I'm excited to make my own now😊

@megjournals 3 жыл бұрын

Have fun!🌟

@jonedear9085 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for this video. I have managed to make my own journal. Yeah!!!!

@megjournals 2 жыл бұрын

Awesome!!!

@karenbartling5562 10 ай бұрын

I am loving your technique :)

@amyt6254 2 жыл бұрын

You are a marvelous teacher! Thank you!

@valerief1231 3 жыл бұрын

I’m over here in Texas just dumbfounded that you made your covers with scrapbook paper and a glue stick. I’ve been saving cereal, and cracker boxes, or gutting hard covered out dated books. I can’t wait to try something more casual and far less time consuming. Thank you for showing us this far less complicated style!

@megjournals 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you, cereal boxes make great covers too! I find scrapbook paper gives more of a 'softcover' feel to my journals.

@vickiemillikan8563 17 күн бұрын

Nice! Very simple really ❤ Thank you for sharing 😊

@helenlinnell6108 Жыл бұрын

Thank you for this. I've spent the afternoon tea dyeing :D Looking forward to watching more of your makes. x

@megjournals Жыл бұрын

Hope you enjoy!

@helenlinnell6108 Жыл бұрын

@@megjournals very much. Part way through a 3 signature journal. Combining what I've learned from Julie at Camelia Crafts Designs and you. Loving it. x

@beulaholine8637 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing your video!! I enjoyed it very much!

@PaosLivorzi 3 жыл бұрын

Love this so much Meg! I'm going to give it a go!

@megjournals 3 жыл бұрын

Yay!!!!

@Sakura-ek6vo 3 жыл бұрын

You did a great work ! ✨✨

@AprilAdairShares Жыл бұрын

Really great tutorial! Thanks! I’m going to make one tomorrow. 😊

@cintyacaballeroolmos3686 Жыл бұрын

I love it !!!! Congratulations !! 👏🤗😍

@cherylellis5179 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you thank you so much for making this so simple to understand 🥰

@applelime7693 2 жыл бұрын

Wow thank you so much for this video.So easy to understand and really nice work. 🙂🌼🌼

@lanaaa6213 2 жыл бұрын

Perfect introductory video! I found the binding confusing, but this video really helped simplify it! Expertly done, thank you!

@megjournals 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you 😊

@wendyhoward2699 3 жыл бұрын

Great tutorial! I would love to do one of these. Blessings.

@davelamore6309 3 жыл бұрын

Hello Wendy

@Shinykong 2 жыл бұрын

@@davelamore6309 hello Dave !

@davelamore6309 2 жыл бұрын

@@Shinykong how are you doing

@freckle_face2254 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much for this!! I know how to sew signatures and stuff but I really wanted to make a Harry Potter junk journal with scraps of paper/cutouts/stickers etc. tysm!

@megjournals 2 жыл бұрын

Love the sound of that!

@shamasankaran9206 3 жыл бұрын

Love your tutorial. You made it so easy and doable.

@megjournals 3 жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

@nnid786 3 жыл бұрын

New subscriber 🤗🙏 I love the way you explain things. Feeling very blessed finding your channel 👌🥰🙏 God bless X I'm going through a really bad time atm and I feel this will really help de-stress me 🙏 love from London uk 🤗

@Mrs.DeeAnnNance 3 жыл бұрын

WOW!!! Just maybe I can do this! 😆 Finding my courage to do this has been tough... You've made it seem totally doable! Thank you! Thank you! Thank you!!!!!

@megjournals 3 жыл бұрын

You can do it!

@Mrs.DeeAnnNance 3 жыл бұрын

@@megjournals 😁 THANK YOU!!!

@SalvationSoulBeautiful Жыл бұрын

Thank you for sharing this is awesome and seems very simple and easy to do bless you sweety ❤️🙏

@Hananart309 3 жыл бұрын

So amazing!! Thank you🍂💮

@mshanks2257 Ай бұрын

I found this video very helpful! Thank you.

@wednesdaylyfm6757 3 жыл бұрын

Omg... Thanks a lot like really 🤍🌼✨ now i have one for my self 🤧 after surfing soooooo damnn long in youtube.. And i found you ✨ thank you. I have my junk journal yeayyyy 🥂✨

@anettebrogaard 3 жыл бұрын

THANKS... just what i need... Thanks again from Denmark

@tuthillg 3 жыл бұрын

Lovely instruction! TFS the inspiration!

@davelamore6309 3 жыл бұрын

@lauracerezo7623 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks! I’m inspired to make some!🎉👍👏

@peggydid 3 жыл бұрын

I love this, Meg!

@megjournals 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Peggy! :)

@arinesonneveld2775 3 жыл бұрын

Great tutorial, thanks for the inspiration😘

@megjournals 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you, happy journal making! :)

@sabrinafoote4906 3 жыл бұрын

Great idea for the spine thank you 😊😊

@cindyjohnson2410 2 жыл бұрын

This is the best video for beginners and thank you for showing this helpful tutorial

@megjournals 2 жыл бұрын

Glad you found it helpful!

@jbonamo 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you! Very nice step by step tutorial!!

@megjournals 3 жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

@lisamorales3914 2 жыл бұрын

You made it look so easy.

@patsykillingsworth9549 Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much. I enjoyed this so much.

@suzannetunnicliffe2422 9 ай бұрын

Thank you for this easy to follow tutorial.

@amandasummers7660 Жыл бұрын

That was a fabulous tutorial, thank you

@maite.crafts2369 3 жыл бұрын

I loved this!!! Thanks

@Veawen Ай бұрын

Thank you for making signatures less scary ❤

@eugeneder7484 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much! ❤️ It's very useful!