How to Make a NO SEW Junk Journal 🌟 Step-by-step accordion journal tutorial for beginners

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3 жыл бұрын

Hello! Here is my method for how to make a no-sew junk journal! It's a super easy scrap-busting technique that you can use to make any size journal you'd like. I hope you have fun with this journal tutorial!
You will need:
~ assortment of papers and scraps (I use tea dyed paper, old book papers, packaging etc. Remember to make sure it's not too thin!)
~ glue
~ tape (washi, sellotape, packaging etc.)
~ scissors
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@thelasonj 3 жыл бұрын

Ok Meg, I've made 2 so far, and it's kind of addicting to use my scraps in a quick & creative way. Thanks for teaching this method. 😊🧡🧡

@megjournals 3 жыл бұрын

Yay that's awesome!!

@Jgdiaz22 3 жыл бұрын

I can't wait for my finals to be over so I can start making my own journal. Thank you for this fun and interested method of creating a journal ❤

@megjournals 3 жыл бұрын

Good luck with your finals!!

@karenlarsen3196 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for the idea. Love the simplicity of the process and sizes. It is on my to-do-list.

@glendadyar8975 2 жыл бұрын

This is awesome! What a joy you are! Got to go watch more of you working!

@diananortman2905 3 жыл бұрын

What a great idea! Definitely on my to do list. Thank you so much for sharing.💕

@giusicoluccia6594 3 жыл бұрын

This is genius! So inspiring😍Thank you so much❣

@crankiecorner9386 3 жыл бұрын

✨ this is so helpful, thank you for this tutorial ✨

@josiedobson2560 3 жыл бұрын

This is such a good idea! I love it especially for all the scraps I accumulate!!

@lisamorgan6433 2 жыл бұрын

I cannot stop making these Thank you so much for sharing I love em

@sarahjamieson9178 2 жыл бұрын

Love this! Thanks heaps You inspired me to make one. I started today and surprised myself how much I did! Can’t wait to decorate it now.

@carriecorbin1502 Жыл бұрын

❤ I loved this tutorial. I understood it really well and now I feel confident to make one. Thank you ❤

@annenelson7244 2 жыл бұрын

Inspirational & fun, can't wait to try this myself with all my scraps!

@thehighpriestess8431 3 жыл бұрын

This is fantastic! Thank you !

@StudioKarah 3 жыл бұрын

Very lovely Meg! Perfect for scrap paper ♥

@marybethschuiteman484 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for this cool method of using up scraps, so inspirational.

@lindsayj30 Жыл бұрын

LOVE THIS! Just came across your channel and am loving your videos!! ❤

@MarciEllsworth Жыл бұрын

I love this journal ❤ i can’t wait to make one 😊 Thank you!

@gonesc40 Жыл бұрын

Wow so glad I found your channel. Love love the fuss free way too. Thanks for sharing 💕

@lynnblair9320 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for taking the time to post this tutorial and going slow enough to be sure we understood the concept. Appreciated, Lynn

@patriciawalker9470 2 жыл бұрын

Never seen this type of journal before now and just love 💕 it!! Can’t wait to try it 😊 TFS this 👍

@naomigreen6957 3 жыл бұрын

I love this, meg! What a fun idea, I can't wait to try it out!

@megjournals 3 жыл бұрын

Yay, have fun!! ☺️☺️

@melindamoore-vi7ke Жыл бұрын

One of my favorite videos to revisit. TFS your talent.

@JeVoudraisDire Жыл бұрын

Thank you very much. I have lots of old book pages and this video is really helpful on how to use them. I am very happy to have found this video. Thanks

@joyhjpark1238 3 жыл бұрын

This is very clever! I like it :) and thank you very much for sharing a brilliant idea!

@ManonVelasco 2 жыл бұрын

I really really like this!! Thanks so much for the idea! 😃

@diannecahill457 3 жыл бұрын

Can’t wait to make one! Thanks Meg 😍

@megjournals 3 жыл бұрын

Yay!!! Show me if you’re on IG! ☺️

@wendyseddon6029 Жыл бұрын

Thanks Meg. Just made one of these and looking forward to having a go at some of the prompts for Junk Journal July 2023. Your instructions are very clear and easy to follow.

@franlynch9428 7 ай бұрын

Meg I love this method…and your fuss free style. I get too caught up in everything looking perfect.

@loisible 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for your wonderful, inspiring, calming and relaxing videos. You really made my day. greetings from Italy

@klm7498 3 жыл бұрын

I love this style of junk journal! Great ideas, thank you so much for sharing!

@megjournals 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much! 😊

@cricutologist32820 7 ай бұрын

Yes!!! I’m Making this one for junk journal January! Thank you!

@matthewflinchum5452 Жыл бұрын

I loved this scrappy no sew accordion journal I will make some using my scraps! 🙂

@marmaz57 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for this wonderful tutorial! Can't wait to get started.

@megjournals 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching!!

@debijohnson4237 3 жыл бұрын

Thank You ! I finally know what to do with some of my scraps ! I can make this cute journal ! It looks so easy too !

@megjournals 3 жыл бұрын

Hope you have fun!!

@BeGratefulDaily 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for this video. I’m definitely going to give it a go!

@dawnbrosnan7186 Ай бұрын

Thank you for the tutorial!!! I’ve always wanted to make one but wasn’t sure how to. Know I have an idea and will try! Thanks Bunches Dawn

@tempestholmes 15 күн бұрын

Thank you so much for this. I think this will be our fall junk journal project at the library. ^_^

@amybunner1158 Жыл бұрын

Can’t wait to give this a try!!

@sandyfitchcorbett1782 Жыл бұрын

Thanks! This will be so easy peasy for Junk Journal January 2023!

@BrittanyLinger 3 жыл бұрын

What a great idea! I think I’m going to make something like this with my plethora of book pages I have as the base. Thanks for sharing!

@megjournals 3 жыл бұрын

Sounds amazing 🤩

@imissmypandacar 3 жыл бұрын

love this , ive been watching allsorts of junk journal vids of how to make and this is my fave xx

@megjournals 3 жыл бұрын

Awh thank you, I love how easy and accessible this method is for everyone :)

@katedwards3528 3 жыл бұрын

This video offers the perfect solution to an issue I was having making an odd size journal out of recycled materials. I found it thanks to Suzi Lince in Junk Journal Rookies. I'm new to this so I was unsure if I could glue papers together to make pages for the journal. Thanks to both of you. Hitting subscribe now. 🤩

@cindyadams6401 3 ай бұрын

My all time favorite junk journal video❤️🎉

@barbaranoble9748 3 жыл бұрын

Oh Meg how I love this type of journal. Fantastic idea. It looks to be stress-free and oh so easy. I will be watching to see how to decorate this journal. Tyfs!

@megjournals 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching!! :D

@gayleagostinelli_ct 2 жыл бұрын

So fun! What a great idea, Meg! And great way to use up the scraps! Thanks for sharing your wonderful idea! ❤️

@megjournals 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much, Gayle!! :)

@hannetjieemmott7165 6 ай бұрын

Thank you. I am going to try one. Love the idea

@glossyhobi3985 3 жыл бұрын

omg this is so cool! im gonna try this!

@barbaraleventhal8571 3 жыл бұрын

Brilliant idea.

@rosem3577 3 жыл бұрын

You have made the instructions very clear, along with showing a variety of methods. I hope I’ll have mine in time for Junk Journal July!

@megjournals 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you, great that you're joining in! :)

@JoAnneMOwens 3 жыл бұрын

Looks like fun, I think I am inspired to make one! Tfs, Meg

@megjournals 3 жыл бұрын

Yay! Have fun :)

@craftysoul1 3 жыл бұрын

I’m going to make this for my JJJ I think, loving your content Meg and your so lovely to listen to and learn from, hugs from New Zealand

@megjournals 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you!!

@babeyruth1 Жыл бұрын

Love this!

@shondra6 Жыл бұрын

I’ve just come over looking this. I’m sure I’ve watched before , but I thought it would be great for July 2023 challenge. TFS this meg 🙏💜👍🏻

@angelahoynes5649 3 жыл бұрын

Love this idea Meg. I have made patchwork pages before, but making a journal with one long one is someI will have a go at. Thank you.

@megjournals 3 жыл бұрын

Yay!

@lolitapoly123 3 жыл бұрын

Ohhh... I love what you are doing,that's right, I'm with you now.💖💖💖💖💖🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟

@gigicaraballo8436 Жыл бұрын

Loved it! Thank you!

@bargainmama5860 3 жыл бұрын

New subscriber. I love learning new ways to make journals. Tyfs

@megjournals 3 жыл бұрын

Welcome!!! Thanks for watching 😃

@lindagunter7811 3 жыл бұрын

Looks like fun!

@silviainthislife 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you Meg! You're so lovely and your art depicts that. You've inspired me to make beauty out of what was potentially garbage.

@megjournals 3 жыл бұрын

Awh thank you!

@janetwatley9773 11 ай бұрын

I love this!❤

@amylong6593 2 жыл бұрын

Love all of your work, these journals are addicting!! When to stop? never !!

@megjournals 2 жыл бұрын

Hahaha the limit does not exist

@aleksandra.s.89 3 жыл бұрын

Love how 'patchworked' the pages end up looking. TFS! 😊

@megjournals 3 жыл бұрын

It’s so fun to see what you can mix and match ☺️

@gayemarianesfox2405 2 жыл бұрын

This is brilliant. I’m learning so much. I’ll try this it will help me break out of my matchy matchy box! 🤣

@49dragonflies 3 жыл бұрын

This is brilliant, Meg! I will try this! :) Thanks for the inspiration! Hugs, Barbara

@megjournals 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Barbara! ❤️

@SheilaY 3 жыл бұрын

Just found your channel this am and have already begun to make one of these? So creative and looking so forward to working in it!

@megjournals 3 жыл бұрын

Ah yay awesome!!!

@purrfectlypatti9836 3 жыл бұрын

This is so fun! TFS

@megjournals 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for stopping by! ☺️

@welcome12ization Жыл бұрын

Much easier than the difficult sewing ones, which look intimidating. This looks a lot less daunting, will be trying this soon.

@tspacefullstop4161 3 жыл бұрын

This is so much fun...mine is wonky but I'm just in love with it already.

@megjournals 3 жыл бұрын

Handmade charm :)

@rubyclaire3398 3 жыл бұрын

I’m making school scrapbooks to remember high school. This would be such a good base for friend hangouts and stuff like that!! Definitely making this

@megjournals 3 жыл бұрын

That sounds awesome!

@doloresvaldivia5892 Жыл бұрын

Está genial. Muchas gracias

@crafterdeidra 3 жыл бұрын

That is a really fun way to make a junk journal. I think I'll make one for my youngest daughter to put her stickers in. Great tutorial as always. Thanks for sharing with us!

@megjournals 3 жыл бұрын

That’s a fab idea!! Hope she has fun, get them started journaling young!😄

@crafterdeidra 3 жыл бұрын

Yes my oldest daughter loved to put stickers in note books when she was younger as well.

@norajean2454 3 жыл бұрын

I will have to try this out

@CrafterKelliKelli Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much! Just learning.

@dellenebecker4610 2 жыл бұрын

Great Journal thanks for sharing.

@ladrenalweddingtonstewart1 2 жыл бұрын

Hay luv I don't like to do this because it's usually scam or I'm just a strap but u inspired me thx u so much I'm new to journaling 🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾👍🏾👍🏾👍🏾👍🏾👍🏾

@donnascreativespace 3 жыл бұрын

Fab idea, I started to make one whilst watching then realised it was raining and I had kids to pick up from school so I will be back!!

@megjournals 3 жыл бұрын

Oops! Haha

@biancabalanceoflife2171 3 жыл бұрын

Very beautiful ❤️

@melpinkbujo Жыл бұрын

very interesting idea, thanks!!

@memorykeeperjournals 3 жыл бұрын

I will try this. 🤗

@traceywilson-kissoon604 3 жыл бұрын

That looks like so much 🤩

@traceywilson-kissoon604 3 жыл бұрын

FUN

@CherrySignature3 Жыл бұрын

Amazing

@sherryvanderpool4024 3 жыл бұрын

Tfs your tips and ideas great and useful video

@megjournals 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much 😊 Happy journaling!

@clairesladylair3624 3 жыл бұрын

Hopped on over fron 49dragonflies! Glad to be here. Subscribed. Thanks for sharing this great idea!

@megjournals 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for subscribing!

@ruthrivera4823 3 жыл бұрын

Like it a lot.

@megjournals 3 жыл бұрын

Yay!☺️

@jenniferlepore2334 6 ай бұрын

Just found you been looking for a journal idea already stared

@heymudda1 3 жыл бұрын

I am a new subscriber after linking over from 49dragonflies. I absolutely love this method. So quick and easy to do. I'm going to "hire" my granddaughter to help me make these. I should be able to clear out boxes of scraps in just a few days! TFS - Stay safe out there and have a BLESSED weekend!

@sharrylocke4502 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you

@Shane-us4ks 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you Meg for a great video! Tomorrow I will start to prepare my journal, I have an old book I want to work in! Roll on July! Do I have to sign up or just play along? Thanks again Meg!🙌🏻🧚‍♀️

@megjournals 2 жыл бұрын

Yay! No you don’t have to sign up to join in, but I’ll be sharing freebie printables in the newsletter if that’s something you’re interested in 🥰

@lucy7b 3 жыл бұрын

💕💕💕

@chrischristiansen3037 3 жыл бұрын

I really enjoyed watching you create your journals. You do wonderful textures with little scraps of neutral designs and colors that is very pleasing to my eye. I am looking forward to following your lead. You've inspired me in new ways. Thank you for sharing!

@megjournals 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much!

@babysaffron8839 3 жыл бұрын

I love this.....really really love this.... I can't sew so this is perfect for me....Can you suggest how to make a good cover??? Thanks

@megjournals 3 жыл бұрын

So glad you found it helpful! Attach a thicker card or cardboard to the front and back pages. You could even poke a hole on the right side of each and thread some ribbon through for a closure! I can make a video to show some cover ideas if you’d find it helpful. 🙂

@babysaffron8839 3 жыл бұрын

@@megjournals Hi..thanks for the tips. Will try to do that. Thank you again.

@silviaferreira3420 20 күн бұрын

🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟

@janetseman7415 3 жыл бұрын

Love this idea. Just wondering...where do you journal? It seems like so many pages are printed leaving little room to write.

@megjournals 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you! So I add labels/journal spots over areas with printed text to allow me room to journal. I tend to work in little areas rather than text on a whole page.

@TraceySusanMixedMedia 3 жыл бұрын

Hi came over from kari Gibson art xx

@acraftyperson2012 18 күн бұрын

I am a senior person just found your tutorial and I am going for it how Many pages would I do presuming 28 or 30 a mo ths worth ❤🎉❤

@rainbowflowerfairy4369 3 жыл бұрын

Love this so much Thank you for your clear instructions Can anyone help me with what to use a journal for please Don't shout at me but I'm sure it will help my mental health to make and use them but I've no idea what to do with them and I'm too scared to make a mistake and ruin my hard work. I've never been a diary writer and am too old to start now so what else can I do? Really appreciate the time anyone takes to reply Thank you

@megjournals 3 жыл бұрын

Documenting your day, doodling, even just making pretty collages with things you like! Don’t be afraid to make mistakes, it’s all part of the process 🥰 And you’re never to old to start!!

@rainbowflowerfairy4369 3 жыл бұрын

@@megjournals thank you Meg for taking time to reply. I will give it a go!!!

@pamshelton6211 3 жыл бұрын

You can write quotes in it, song lyrics, put photos in it, paint, stamps, etc....and do the #junkjournaljuly prompts 😊

@kirstenbuckhalt5280 26 күн бұрын

That is neat looking and different binding that always looks difficult and it does co fuse me pls help

@danutashayler34 2 жыл бұрын

Okay, I have just begun but will have to pick it up tomorrow this is too late in the day. Thanks Meg; found you through 49dragonflies for more define. Canada

@sandrafisherhayes3219 Жыл бұрын

Hi Meg, do you fill both sides of your journal or one side?

@megjournals Жыл бұрын

Both sides!

@sandrafisherhayes3219 Жыл бұрын

@@megjournals thank you Meg! I'm itching to start my own junk journal now 👍😊

@IAmKrow Жыл бұрын

Hi, thanks a lot for this video! I'd like to ask you a question: do you think that it could be illegal to sell art junk journals on the Internet if they happen to contain printables? Thank you!

@megjournals Жыл бұрын

I’ve never done it but you’d have to check with the artist individually and what their terms of use are

@IAmKrow Жыл бұрын

@@megjournals Thanks for replying! I actually meant junk journals made by myself, though I've yet to learn how to make them.