What REALLY is a Junk Journal? An Altered Book? A Smashbook? A Gluebook? Different Types Explained

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So what REALLY is a Junk Journal? An Art Journal? An Altered Book? A Smashbook? A Gluebook? A Scrapbook? I discuss the purpose, process and materials of each category (according to me of course) with thorough examples/journal flips for visual clarification.
Note: ‘rules’ and ‘definitions’ are not the same. Rules are ‘you can/can’t do this’ and definition is literally just a way to describe what a thing is. Some people are misinterpreting my giving a definition and as declaring rules but I say if definitions restrict your creativity don’t use them, if they help you understand, learn and create easier then use them. The latter is what I was trying to cultivate in this video (as with anything I do, it’s to try and inspire creativity). It’s down to the individual to decide if definitions help or hinder them, it just doesn’t really negate the fact that there ARE differences - just like Daisies, Gardenias and Roses are all different types of flowers. I’m just pointing them out, and my preference is still to mix every single one up so…it doesn’t mean that we can’t do whatever the heck we want just because you have knowledge of their differences! My intention is to spread knowledge, not restrictions.
If you don’t want the full explanation but just want the quick fire round of all definitions and examples skip to 22:50.
I’m not trying to start any drama here. And I know most of you will understand as to why I’m also talking about respecting others opinions in this video, but, if anything being a creator online for so long has taught me is that people can (and will) take offense to A-N-Y-T-H-I-N-G! Your nail polish colour/your voice/your eyebrows can deem whatever you are sharing totally irrelevant to some, because they can’t see past it, and they have to make sure you know all about why what you’re sharing sucks/why they can’t stand you. And all this still comes WHEN YOU DON’T SHARE ANY OPINION AT ALL LOL. So again, most of you will understand why I’m sharing about not taking what someone else does/says as a personal offense (and thinking ‘well obviously, why is Jennibellie thinking she needs to tell me this?’) but as I AM actually sharing opinions here I wanted to put it in - because anything any of us can do to help make the internet a more tolerant and understanding place for one another now, can only help going forward.
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@zynzane9680 3 жыл бұрын

I think the whole point of "junk journaling" - and I was around at the beginning too, before KZfaq if you can imagine - is that it is something you can do for free. It was pushback against crafting becoming big business and people thinking they had to buy a lot of expensive supplies to make things. By using things you already have around (free stuff)- cereal boxes, junk mail, packaging, etc - you can create functional and wonderful journals you love, to fill however you see fit - by writing, drawing, collaging, painting, whatever. There are still people doing exactly that - but creative people take things in many directions and before you know it many offshoots have formed. It's all wonderful and creative, but influencers do tend to emphasize tools and supplies too much. If you don't have a big budget or even if you just like making something from "nothing", junk journaling is a wonderful hobby.

@BelindaShort 3 жыл бұрын

The problem isn't the crafters/other teachers/etc, the issue of course is that once marketers have figured out what we like, they started marketing to that sensibility, so those of us that have been doing it to save money just kept doing it how we were doing it, but many journalers/etc got supplies/ideas and sometimes even money/sponsorships from these craft companies. It shifted from making things from junk to buying as many things as you could.

@gemmaro1073 3 жыл бұрын

Lol. Yep. I’m over 40!!! So I to remember days well before KZfaq! OR CELL PHONES!!!! Lol!!

@Scorpio-me1028 3 жыл бұрын

Queen of Swords Tarot I remember Party Lines on the phone! how’s that for old😝

@gemmaro1073 3 жыл бұрын

FAVAof4 LOL. ME TOO!!!! Me too!!!!! 🤣🤣🤣

@AndreaCrisp 3 жыл бұрын

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@bodyofhope 3 жыл бұрын

I hear you. I'm a mixed media artist who only uses recycling, but here's the thing... Art evolves. Art journals, junk journals, and smash journals are synonymous- and becoming very popular. That's a GOOD thing ❤ Every field moves forward and the terminology adapts with it. You can be very proud that you were among the first who began the junk & swaps, and planted seeds of interest in others to explore their creativity through something as accessible as junk journaling. Helping the planet, one little journal at a time. And for those who complain about buying supplies... well, I doubt they did any research in the first place, bc they would've figured out that you don't need anything special, except for maybe a stick of glue. I'm making a junk journal right now as we speak, and turning it into an activity book/mental health journal for a friend.

@susanjane4784 3 жыл бұрын

[LONG post. Please be patient] Years ago I did a survey of what artists and critics considered collage to be. The category is huge when you start digging. In general, artists define their own work and market it that way. There are well know, high $$$ artist who sell paintings that have significant collage elements. MY POINT: I DEFINE COLLAGE AS STICKING STUFF DOWN. Sticking can be a stapler or sewing or glue. Stuff can be paper or cardboard or candy bar foil. Down can be canvas, watercolor paper, tags, artist trading cards, art journals, etc. If you look at historic art movements like cubists or impressionists they were not copy-machines -- different artists created within the very large envelope of a theory or theme. The idea of a junk journal is an envelope as well. I do think junk definitions need to be large enough to encourage creativity rather than limit it. One person's trash is another person's treasure. I've made junk journals only out of things from our recycle bin and glue. I've also made junk journals using watercolor paper, collected scraps from other projects, and a bit of dress-up stuff from my stash. I DEFINE A JUNK JOURNAL FOR MYSELF AS LACKING STRUCTURE AND PURPOSE WITH A SERIOUS RANDOM VIBE. My junk journals aren't pretty. Nevertheless, I've seen junk journals that were pretty. One of my favorites was a "journal" made out of fabric with collage glued or sewn onto the "pages." I seriously doubt anyone is going to read this far, but I strongly believe that the artist needs to provide their own definition -- however they arrive at that. A number of years ago I was screaming out loud at a KZfaq artist who was being a @#$%& about THE ONLY WAY TO DO art journaling. That kind of thing is poison, evil heartbreaking poison. THERE IS NO ONE WAY TO DO ANYTHING. People even breathe differently.

@AurorasJournals 3 жыл бұрын

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@ReHatchedDesignsTinaWilliams 3 жыл бұрын

SusanJane I think your 100 % right. While intentions may be to allow people to be more creative with less. The fact is any limitations or trying to define junk journals so stringently are actually harmful in my view. Some people actually need to purchase stuff like digitals or supply’s to help them along the creative process. It’s the process of putting things together in this haphazard free form manner that to me makes it a junk journal. I don’t think how you get there is all that important. I am against saying it must be pretty made with kits etc. as well as saying it must be all things that you would throw away. I think any limitations at all is exactly the problem that she is trying to highlight. She is creating the issue in reverse and limiting others by doing so.

@jennibellie 3 жыл бұрын

@@ReHatchedDesignsTinaWilliams Re Hatched Designs Tina Williams your comments are stating that I’m telling people not to journal with kits, or that they can only journal with kits or only with junk. I NEVER said that, please stop taking it out of context in that way, because I certainly don’t want to limit people in any way (or ever, at all). I am providing definitions for those that WANT them (especially those that are new or confused by all this, and if you look through the comments there are a lot) that journaling with something new/put together is not the same thing as recycling with what you find to make a journal, BUT YOU CAN MASH IT ALL UP AS MUCH AS YOU WANT, yes I’m overly using caps lol because I what to emphasize that knowing the difference doesn’t mean you can’t do what the heck you want…just like knowing the difference between watercolour and acrylic doesn’t mean you can’t use them as you want. But if you’re not one that wants to define it as such that’s okay….and though you don’t like my opinions I am sending you love and blessings, & I still value you and your input. Thank you ❤️

@KimberlyCreates 3 жыл бұрын

Exactly!

@BelindaShort 3 жыл бұрын

Completely agreed. We have a lot of issues with people continually trying to separate fine art and craft and it's kind of...just awful. I do my art journaling in my own 'junk' journal made from my old drawings and art and bits of things. Junk, just like art, can be anything we decide. Any kind of gatekeeping is really just ruining art for people. I've been teaching both art journaling and general 'junk' thought processes and trying to break things down so that people can not feel so alienated. Like Jennibelle, I've been doing this for a long time, even before Junk journals started to incorporate scrapbooking elements, or making your entire journal from that. I don't mind that people do that at all and of course I don't call it junk but people can certainly call it that if they want to.

@jcee2186 3 жыл бұрын

In the end, what does it matter as long as you enjoy the process?

@annharris4955 3 жыл бұрын

I totally agree with you, what does it matter? If someone loves what you made who cares what it's called.

@Denita_Wishart 3 жыл бұрын

Agree completely! I call mine junk journals because I truly fill them with junk 🤷‍♀️

@mariep-MAPAT 3 жыл бұрын

Agreed

@christinescreationsespinos8062 3 жыл бұрын

I agree

@maramakesjournals2319 3 жыл бұрын

She’s saying to use correct terminology when teaching. Certainly you can name your kitten “Dog,” but if you’re teaching veterinary medicine, you should call a cat a cat.

@mzsarable 3 жыл бұрын

THANK YOU SOOO MUCH! I started watching "junk journaling" videos a few months back, and as someone who has very little money I definitely got caught up in the way it is advertised. I keep feeling like I need to buy new kits and better glue and it really started to be more stressful than fun. I can't tell you how much it means to me to hear somebody actually describe a junk journal the way that you do. It makes me realize that I can do a perfect junk journal without purchasing anything. Thank you for giving me back my inspiration and taking away my feelings of inadequacy as an artist. I'm going to go shed a few happy tears and get back to it!

@kellyro77 3 жыл бұрын

It's interesting watching how we all get so caught up on terminology / names / definitions, etc. I respect your opinion, and to a degree get why you feel there needs to be clarification. I'm not comfortable with the strict "rules" people give creative processes, however. It doesn't support individuality, which especially should be nurtured among creative people and their works. Call it whatever you want, but so long as you're getting joy out of making it - be it made from newspaper scraps and cereal boxes, or from a kit you purchased because you just loved the materials in the kit. The point is you're doing something that makes you happy, so at the end of the process, is what you did "wrong" now because what you thought you put together was an Art Journal has now been "corrected" because someone came along, rolling their eyes, and told you "No! That's Altered Book." Just my .02¢, which may in itself end up being unpopular. In any case I love seeing any sort of book/journal created and put together, They're fun, and as you pointed out, many end up just being hybrids of all the different definitions you've provided.

@gedartcreations2869 3 жыл бұрын

You spoke my heart! Way too caught up on terminology.

@jennibellie 3 жыл бұрын

Tbh I don’t think it’s an unpopular view, I think it’s valid and I don’t disagree with it. That’s why my answer to does it matter if you label is both yes and no lol. If definitions restrict your creativity don’t use them, it they help you understand, learn and create easier in an area then use them. The latter is what I was trying to cultivate in this video (as with anything I do, it’s to try and inspire creativity). It’s down to the individual to decide if definitions help or hinder them, but that doesn’t really negate the fact that there ARE categories. I’m just pointing them out, but my preference is still to mix every single one up so…that doesn’t mean we can’t do whatever the heck you want just because you have knowledge of their differences. And I wonder if those that don't like that I am pointing them out (I don’t mean you, I’m enjoying this conversation just speaking generally) would say the same if I was talking about something like Abstract Art & Surrealism instead? Or calling a paintbrush a paintbrush rather than a shovel? Lol it’s interesting isn’t it? Thanks for your two cents x

@helensalo9810 3 жыл бұрын

jennibellie very interesting indeed 😊

@debbiebrewington7635 3 жыл бұрын

Well said, thank you! I just create because I enjoy it, right or wrong - it’s mine.

@tortagialla 3 жыл бұрын

I agree, call your own work whatever you want! The important part is to have fun and keep creating 👍🏻

@cathyputtick8235 3 жыл бұрын

Im just learning about journals, art journals, junk journals, etc. And I really appreciate this video. Thank you so much!

@vivalaresin8311 3 жыл бұрын

My thoughts exactly 💯

@marekabrown2427 3 жыл бұрын

I’ve never heard of them just this week I’ve been learning can’t wait till I start thanks for your info

@Emguerrero 3 жыл бұрын

Love the video and your explanation. Honestly I couldn't care less what's called. I love this kind of outlet and how it allows people to express themselves and to find joy in creating and feeling uplifted when they create. Names are irrelevant, I think the sky is the limit with these kinds of journals. Greetings from the US. Love your videos! ♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️

@bangbangkisskiss007 3 жыл бұрын

I completely agree 👍🏻

@bizzylizzysmith7163 3 жыл бұрын

Yes, agree totally. It’s the style and creativity I enjoy. Don’t care what they are made of or what they are called. Many beautiful creations I have seen labelled as this are neither junk or a journal.

@letsmakeamesstoday 3 жыл бұрын

E. Guerrero I agree! Creativity is a lovely thing no matter what its called!!!

@murielwhite9472 3 жыл бұрын

Hi Jennibellie, For the past 50 or so years I kept scrap books where I would stick photos, airline tickets, birthday cards and anything that I wanted to preserve. Then along came scrapbooking which really didn't interest me at all. I kind of now make junk journals which I construct out of stuff that is going to be thrown out or going in the recycle bin. I am quickly turned off of channels where you need to buy kits or supplies. As you say, it seems to defeat the purpose of it all. I also get stuff from the charity shops and use those things as well. Are they supplies or are they junk? Who knows and really who cares. For me it's all about using stuff that others discard and when I sell my stuff (100% profit goes to mostly animal charities). If I start watching a channel and its all too pretty and formal I usually just stop it and find channels which I enjoy. There are some really good ones out there. Thank you for your wonderful channel and really good tutorials . Best wishes from Australia

@carriethompson4171 3 жыл бұрын

I call my Journals... MY happy place. Book Open and Closes right? Book is very big wide variety. Glue Book, art journal, Diary is a journal with a lock. Still books. My Junk Journal so to speak is everything.

@marisamoeller1718 2 жыл бұрын

I absolutely love that you explained that one does not need to purchase things, neither new nor old, to be creative!! Creating is really the point!!

@jennibellie 2 жыл бұрын

So true!

@elizabethbarriger930 3 жыл бұрын

I thought I would give junk journaling a try so I started watching videos. Oh my! Nothing looked like junk. Beautiful material, paper, ephemera, bobbles and more. How is that junk? Then came the subtle pressure. I seriously do not care what people put in their journals but please do not dazzle me with beautiful journals made with silk covers with beautiful charms and call them junk. I was under the impression that "junk journals", the bones, the structure came from JUNK. Bill envelopes, cookie boxes(American), old bills, socks with holes if you wanted to! Those plastic doodads that are around pop cans i.e. Pepsi, Coke, etc. I ramble but thank you for the clarification! Now I can bind my actual junk and fill the junk journal with more junk!!!!! Stay safe!

@Pretties4alice 3 жыл бұрын

EXACTLY i'm from the the school of original, it has changed, to bought stuff, i get into a few conversations about it, it's not JJing when its bought , its just Journal making...... it really annoys the hell out of me......

@jennibellie 3 жыл бұрын

Yay! So pleased you will now make your journal! x

@pennykilby2837 3 жыл бұрын

Right on !

@julieruann 3 жыл бұрын

I agree!

@RunninUpThatHillh 3 жыл бұрын

Yeah. I call what I do scrap booking. I use scraps of random shit I find. Some of it is junk. Some of it isn't. It's all scraps though.

@zeeuswith2es402 3 жыл бұрын

I love your videos so much! I’m so glad you’re getting back in to posting regularly again, I’ve been watching for years!

@AnneMilnesHoward 3 жыл бұрын

Oh Jennie, you always inspire me. I have to say I do find journaling difficult at times and have been like you say a little confused about what a junk journal was as so many use supplies either they have bought or have printed out. I have thought many times but that isn't junk! So you can imagine how I felt when you in your video said the same, so bless you for clearing that up. Thank you for your joyfulness, your positivity and your inspiration.

@jennibellie 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you x (& you are so welcome!)

@BeezersTeasers 2 жыл бұрын

My art teacher in h.s. taught us that beauty is in the eyes of the beholder, which is real! Thank you for your clarity!

@donna03311 3 жыл бұрын

I've been following you for many years. I'm so glad to see you back doing videos more regularly again. Looking forward to seeing more of your creativity.

@CheleinSF 3 жыл бұрын

I love this❤️ I used to call my early journals my “Trainwreck Journals”. True junk that inspired me to paint and collage and play. Nothing was precious so no fear

@pattimoose1 Жыл бұрын

I think years ago, we collected bits and pieces of junk. But the craft industry jumped on our wagon. They started to create stuff we looked at as old and kinda junky but we wanted to use it for art. I never used Tim Holtz ink to make my stuff look old. I used tea bags and coffee and shoe polish. Suddenly all these supplies were trendy, and expensive. And it all got out of hand! I was junk journaling, art journaling and glue booking back in the 1970's. And I can see the progression of where it has gone! I support you and what you're trying to do in defining it, so others don't make it a huge Michael's/Hobby Lobby let's buy more junk Journal.

@ladylibrum7145 Жыл бұрын

Well said 👍 the craft retailers know how to get us to buy a bunch of expensive stuff we don’t really need

@Juutea 3 жыл бұрын

So glad to have re-discovered you Jenni! Now I want to do all the classes! Thanks for clearing the air on the definitions! 💕

@jazlucy 3 жыл бұрын

"Junk is Junk" so love this! Been watching you create and inspire for years! I already bought the remedies journal workshop and it is/was awesome (cause you know have to make a second one with some twists), So many empty cereal boxes n tissue boxes turned into journals, tags, bookmarks, atcs, color theory, dashboards. Had to laugh when zines popped on the scene again and so many thought it was a new thing, I am a woman of age lol we have seen lots n lots of old ideas coming back, but i'm most thankful you are healthy and happy, still creative, still smiling, much love thru all the many supplies and junk lol HA! best definitions ever. I always know when someone screws up their face and says, "what are you saving that for"...I've found gold lol

@lyllydd 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for this. I have always loved the idea of pulling items out of the recycle bin to make books. I've been put off of junk journaling b/c most of the videos I've seen make junk journals look like an explosion in a lace factory paired with an entire etsy shop's worth of printables. I could never see the purpose of those kinds of books. I'm the person who prefers the K.I.S.S. rule for crafting, even though my personal style is vintage. I also like journals to have a use - sketching, writing, painting, brain dump, etc. I really appreciate your take.

@maryogan215 8 ай бұрын

Could you detail the K I S S please?

@microdot153 6 ай бұрын

Not sure of what K.I.S.S. rule is ? I agree with you on the lace thing. There isn't any room in most for any type of writing, momentos, ........ so to me it doesn't have a function. Sure they are pretty in their own right, but not junk.

@Cherokeegirl63 3 жыл бұрын

So happy to have you giving your definitions on different kinds of journals. I started this adventure with you a “few years back” and I’m still growing and learning with you today! Bunches of love and blessings all around!

@candicewaller1230 3 жыл бұрын

I could NOT love this anymore than I do. I greatly appreciate your raw and real honesty, your transparency, and your willingness to be just as transparent as you want. Love it!!

@jackthecat4924 3 жыл бұрын

I adore you, and in a way, you saved my life, by re-igniting a huge piece of my creative soul, when I was working a physical job that sapped my energy and took a toll on my body!! I sooooo sooooo wish you could see how far I've grown, since I first saw one of your wayyy baaaack journal videos. I didn't have much extra money, especially for expensive paints and inks. You opened world of creativity for me using mail and cereal boxes and inexpensive paints and supplies. I've had to learn not to save every empty food box, every piece of mail, and that's a learning curve, however, I like doing thing the way you do. Anyone can make something beautiful from a kit, or from preprinted beautiful papers. I owe you so many hours of gratitude and growth. Thank you.

@jennibellie 3 жыл бұрын

Haha I'm now the same, re: not saving every single little thing lolol I would if I had the room. Thank you for your kind words, if you want to show me your journey there is a gallery section on Journal Workshops where you can share your work with your creative soulmates if you feel comfortable: journalworkshops.ning.com/photo. I understand if not, not everybody wants to but it's a friendly, supportive environment if you do want to post pics showing your progress. Much love to you x

@sherrypatterson3097 3 жыл бұрын

Love you dear heart. You are back and as ever delight ful. Nice to explain the different kinds. I think my writing journals are that just writing. What I seem to do is have a combination of all the styles of pages. No real focus. A mixed mash of styles of journaling although writing goes in writing journal. My jumbles of pages that are more artsy may have small amounts of writing or just affirmations. My message is as unfocused as my creative journals. I have my writing journal which is focused. Daily activity and how I feel about that. Working on remedies journal right. Have been doing most of your classes. Unfocused. :-)

@jrm2716 3 жыл бұрын

I'm so glad you clarified junk journals, etc. It confused me why they call journals using printables, dyed papers and stuff from my stash would be considered junk. Tfs.

@DebborahMay 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for explaining all of the differences. It was lovely to see your artwork as always and once again, so happy to see you back here. Look forward to following the beginners junk journalling tutorial next week as have been meaning to start journalling/art journalling/junk journalling for a while, just not gotten around to it amidst everything that has been going on. Hope you are keeping safe and well. Take care, Debs xx

@kerenevanson3307 3 жыл бұрын

I liked this video. Those were some of the same thoughts I had about the distinctions between journal types. You were one of the first persons from whom I learned about journaling. Thanks

@glendacox6540 3 жыл бұрын

I’m with ya. It’s easy peasy....words matter, right. Junk is junk. New bits are new bits. 😍. Love your work❤️

@anjakritzelkram5544 3 жыл бұрын

English is not my native language but when I looked up the translation for „junk“ there was much more than just „trash“. I understand that you want to help those which feel a pressure to buy special supplies, download plenty of vintage digitals etc. but defining that junk journals have to be made out of cereal boxes and „real“ junk is still gate keeping. Everyone has a different opinion of what is junk or what is precious, antique shops, flea markets and good will shops wouldn’t exist when everyone would follow the same rules on that topic. I watched a lot of the vintage themed junk journal ladies lately and I guess, they define their material like old books and book text, sheet music, old doilies, vintage photos, postcards aso. as junk as this items wouldn’t be very precious to most other people. And stuff can turn into junk just because it is old... And everything turns into „supplies“ when used, it doesn’t matter if it is fresh from the shop or rescued from the trash bin. So instead of offering definitions, putting people and their journals into drawers ( by the way, am I allowed to call my selfmade books journals although I usually don‘t do journaling?) I think the most important is to enjoy making these journals, to enjoy filling them with whatever we like no matter if you like to use all kind of fancy stuff or supplies or if you like to reuse and recycle or both altogether.

@AurorasJournals 3 жыл бұрын

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@jennibellie 3 жыл бұрын

I respect that. As I do say in the video does it matter what you call them? No...and also yes when you are restricting people into thinking they need new supplies to be creative. My intention for this video was to help people who haven't been feeling this, provide definitions to those THAT WANT THEM and will assist in their creativity and boost inspiration generally across the board...and if you look at the comments I think I've done that. Sometimes being a 'gatekeeper' gives others a gate they can actually walk through!!!

@anjakritzelkram5544 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for your answer! I think, it is really helpful to promote „back to basics“ from time to time and I guess it is nesessary to spread the word that you can do junk journaling without Art Glitter Glue, Vintage Photo Distress Ink and 3 copies of Edith Holden books. And I am really looking forward to learn new (or old or traditional) ways of creating a journal.

@vivalaresin8311 3 жыл бұрын

@anja ...well said⚘

@ZsuzsaKarolySmith 3 жыл бұрын

I totally agree with you Anja! It's a bit unnecessary to compartmentalize all these terms, especially that most of us use a bit of everything in our journals, whatever we call them. There's no authority about this - it's just what people do! We should be descriptive about these things (describe what the trends are/used to be) - not prescriptive and tell people what it should or should not be! I felt this video was prescriptive and judgemental.

@vickywhittemore8944 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the definitions! I've often wondered what you do with all of these different journals! Your definitions have helped to answer that question!

@KikiStJames 3 жыл бұрын

I really liked this video! I have been journaling most of my life, and I’m new to the more creative journaling. This is my first video of yours, and I love your candidness! Just love it. 💜💜💜

@emgem2804 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for this! You really cleared up alot of confusion, especially when I see digi kits being used and I don't want to use them. Somehow felt I wasn't making a journal if I didn't use these. I like combining vintage papers and gelli print, painted papers and stitching. You speak so well snd with such passion and conviction! Thank you again! -Monica

@jennibellie 3 жыл бұрын

You are so welcome!

@sassymimisandysue3997 3 жыл бұрын

I agree with you about the term “Junk Journal”. As I understand it is about things that people would normally throw away. I do love the many pretty journals many “Junk Journal” makers create . They are gorgeous and made from creative papers. I like all of the different journals all these creators are making. I have made altered books, some with junk inside and some made from scrapbooking papers. I have made some so full you really have to”smash” them down and fasten them to keep them shut. But thank you for sharing the difference between the different types of books because I too have had a problem with a lot of these beautiful books people are creating, because to me they aren’t really made from “junk”

@danine56 3 жыл бұрын

i just found you and im just about to start journaling , i have saved lots of brochures, cereal boxes to use as cardstock , used envelopes , lace from charity shop clothing , buttons ect , so im so ready to start doing all sorts of journals , i love this video , you are smashin at explaining what is what ,a very very sensible chat .... Thank you x

@teriwhidden9178 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for explaining the difference of all the journals. Telling it like it is & I appreciate it.

@mandyg5747 3 жыл бұрын

This made me smile because years ago when I first found out about Art Journalling, Junk Journalling and Smash Books etc I spent ages searching KZfaq trying to get definitive Definitions of each Type of JJ... and you seemed to be the only one who knew!! I have a long list somewhere that i wrote after watching one of your You Tube vids that explained it all...just so i could get it all straight in my head. After that followed an even longer list of all the ideas I had for repurposing Booths Xmas supermarket catalogues as they are so beautifully made ...and for all the Gok Wan books I intended to alter and create girls faces ala Jane Davenport. Phew.... Now I dont care that much for myself but my explanations to others do still follow your definitions which I agree is very important to define if you plan to teach classes to others. FYI.. from what i could gather from videos of people who make Journals from junk and old book covers/pages; its my understanding that Little Golden Books were/are a series of children's books in N. America from a bygone era, much like the Ladybird books in Britain. ...but maybe you already knew that, lol. Thanks for this video, I personally Love it when you go ratching through your old journals, nosy old lady that i am! I used to be obsessed trying to work out the layout of your 'inside the house' craft room and that wonderful cupboard that you have in it!

@sheristephens4567 3 жыл бұрын

Absolutely adore you and your videos. I've been saving junk 'stuff' for a couple of years and am ready to make my first junk journal. I've painted and crafted over 50 years (obviously, I'm a senior) and am inspired to use up some of my junk. Scrapbooking and card-making have been my main emphasis, but I'm ready to dip into my paints again and create new art. I have plenty of new supplies, but am looking forward to using merchandise tags and normal throw-away stuff to create a junk journal. Wish me luck!!!

@jennibellie 3 жыл бұрын

Good luck, you'll do great!

@kkossor3046 3 жыл бұрын

This was a needed video. Thanks so much! Also looking forward to your beginners video next week. Thanks again. Loved this.

@magra_luv2color37 3 жыл бұрын

I'm kind of new to journaling and I do all when I journal. Never really had a style but, will be doing my research now. Lol Thanks for the fabulous information. You have some wonderful journals. Have a great day💚

@jnordfors 3 жыл бұрын

OK, this is brilliant. My favorite line “It does not matter.” It only matters that I enjoy what I’m doing. Thanks for sharing. I have liked and subscribed.

@donnahancock3603 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for sharing your talent with us! I missed your videos. So glad you're back!!!!

@jennibellie 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much!

@pandatingler 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for opening the video that way, I completely agree, I am new to the whole junk journal thing. I will be checking out more of your videos for sure!

@marykayhansen775 3 жыл бұрын

Great definitions. thank you. I find so much inspiration from your videos. Glad to see you again.

@artglue2 3 жыл бұрын

Very informative! Thank you for explaining the differences....and I’d love to spend a day looking at all your creations!

@jennibellie 3 жыл бұрын

I may do tours of all my Journal Trunks in the future...will take a lot of work though coz they really are in difficult to get to places so not looking forward to that part lol

@lesliehobson3196 3 жыл бұрын

Me too!

@HowcrossCastle 3 жыл бұрын

Ah, Jenni, so good to see you back on KZfaq. I'm a longtime subscriber. Ya know, scrapbooking as we know it today -- "traditional scrapbooking" you called it in this video -- is a long way from the original meaning of "scrapbooks." Back before the scrapbook "industry" existed, scrapbooks were actually the original junk journals, made from SCRAPS that would otherwise have been thrown away. It was a way for people, usually women, to create a container, a book, for thoughts, writing, art, photos, and so on. Literally, a book made from scraps. How far we've come, eh? I love that you encourage the use of things that would otherwise be thrown away. Thank you.

@vickiechandler3112 3 жыл бұрын

i just recently came across a traditional scrapbook from the year 1891. (was in a bunch of stuff from my other half's dad's estate ..it was his great great grandmas. ) And it was a true scrapbook. She used an old tailors sample book and glued all kinds of things that interested her into it..no ryhme nor reason , just what ever she liked ....poems from the newspaper, cards she recieved, letters written to her, lots of really cool diecuts that the victorian vintage JJ people that post videos would probably give their first born for . Beautiful book and a really awesome look into someones life as a young lady from that era. (we estimated she was between 17 and 20 when she made it ..it is very large and full) . We also found a book among the stuff that was from maybe 10 years later that had pressed flowers (even imprints of them..neat) and some more poems and loose vintage diecuts that those ppl up there would probably add their last drop of blood to obtain. We figured it had to also come from the GG Grandma. I think i would have like Lottie. Her and i would have been buds...LOL

@HowcrossCastle 3 жыл бұрын

@@vickiechandler3112 How cool! What a great find.

@lindaschwartz9243 3 жыл бұрын

I'm new to all of this and appreciate this video. I've been researching on my own what all the terms meant and there is definitely overlaps in ways they are used. Thank you!

@jessiepedro8632 3 жыл бұрын

How you describe the differences of journal and altered books are correct. Thank you! I remember in the days you and others started junk journals. I was things that you want to throw away and can still use it to make a journal.

@denisesettles1126 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the giveaway - sounds like an interesting class. What folks call their art doesn’t much concern me, but I appreciate your point that consumerism shouldn’t drive the process and can actually stifle creativity. I’m actually happy that there is a sort of fluidity between memory keeping, journaling, and art. I come from a scrapbooking background, but I’ve always been more interested in the intersection of composition, art, techniques, and creating than the finished product. I still do various forms of memory keeping that integrates journaling and experimentation with different media.

@granybg 3 жыл бұрын

I’ve been following you for years, love your style as your journey has progressed. The reason I started following you was because you made things out of throw away stuff.

@jennibellie 3 жыл бұрын

Love that! TY x

@sherfinds 3 жыл бұрын

Love the clarifications. At the end of the day they’re simply our journals where we create, vent, play, explore, express, sort out, learn, unwind, and relax. The tools and resources can be tweaked to any income and skill level. That’s what I love about my journals. They serve my greatest need... to be me any way I choose when I choose. Thank you for sharing your pages and for the opportunity to win the Remedies class. Your classes are great!

@jackierodgers4923 3 жыл бұрын

Thankyou Jennebelle for clearing that up IV always thought the same about all the different definitions for various journals as you described them in this video. I have been following you for the last several years and IV enjoyed everything on your tutorials and have learnt so much thankyou so much for sharing your knowledge your talent and gift as an artist and creativity....I just love your art and the different concepts you deliver and the different techniques you use.... you're amazing and IM glad I came across you on you tube all these years ago I have learnt alot of new skills even though I have a BA in art I am enjoying learning from you a whole lot of different ideas.....🙂❤️❤️❤️

@bohemiangypsy99 3 жыл бұрын

WOW Jenni this is one of the most informative videos on journal books I have seen on YT. Well done!! You managed to succinctly tell us what each category was. I think my journals are a combo of all of them so I have now titled them JASSAG Books which includes Junk, Altered, Scrapbook, Smash, Art, and Glue lol. I would love to be included in the giveaway please Jenni. Michelle

@Pennyoz11 3 жыл бұрын

Jenni, that is what made me attracted to your channel/workshops in the first place was by the way you’d get a cereal box, etc and turn it into an journal and that in itself is creative. I also like that you encourage people to use what they’ve got instead of feeling that they’ve gotta go out and buy the latest art supplies. Not everyone can afford that and it shouldn’t stop people from making things. Haha at the hauls I have seen on KZfaq that suck me in easily (especially during quarantine). My husband is always saying “you don’t need more art supplies” lol.

@purplecrafter 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much!! I am new to journaling and have tried to figure out what the true definition of each is. Love your video and the way you presented the types of journals!!!

@jasminekc7529 3 жыл бұрын

So glad you are back!! I have started journaling again and it feels like I found myself again after such a long time.

@jennibellie 3 жыл бұрын

Wonderful Jasmine!

@Aeronwen813 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for your explanations and personal definitions. I am truly an 'Old Lady' in years - very much older than you. Being so long in the tooth means I might use any one of these techniques/definitions/creative bursts on any one page in my JOURNAL (let's define 'Journal' - originally meant to be a daily thing but not now necessarily done daily). I don't have time and creative energy to worry about what to call the pages I create, or how to categorize them, I just enjoy them. Admittedly, I don't have the equipment or technical skills to make recordings of my creativity and I wouldn't entertain the thought of calling myself a teacher, though I know friends who have seen my 'stuff' have felt inspired to go and try something like it themselves. Mostly, it's all paper, paint, ink, pencils and plastic!!! Some of that is left overs from my grandchildren's materials - is that JUNK? By your definition probably not but unless I use it, it would be chucked in the bin (become junk!). Definitions cramp your style and enjoyment so why give them a name at all? If they were called ENJOYMENT BOOKS someone would say they 'can't be called ENJOYMENT coz I didn't enjoy it'. We can allow ourselves to do anything we like, with any medium we like, inspired by any generous artist, like yourself, on KZfaq or in books and magazines. I am very grateful for all the time and effort given by all the inspirational people whose videos I have enjoyed. Keep calm and journal on! :-))

@ButtercupK 7 ай бұрын

Haha, I too am an old lady in years, but I just started making a collection of “pleasure books” about a year ago. Each book may be inspired by an event or special occasion and I may or may not use junk, but every book I make is intended to bring someone a little happiness, even if it’s just “me” experimenting for the pure pleasure of it. I pretty much simply refer to what I do as paper crafting, although I have always wondered what exactly others are talking about when they use terms like “glue book” “altered book” or “smash book” etc. So I am very grateful for this wonderful video, because now I have a lot more knowledge than I did before I watched it. And yes… I do agree… just craft on… for the pure pleasure of it no matter how you choose to describe it.

@jenharvey8749 3 жыл бұрын

Hi Jennie, Currently working in the Remedies Journal - absolutely agree with all your descriptions and I quite often mix them together as well. Each day seems to disappear so quickly. We should do what is intuitive with our creative bursts and create from our hearts :> Long time follower and member . Keep up the positive videos. Thank You So Much. Jen

@jennibellie 3 жыл бұрын

'We should do what is intuitive with our creative bursts and create from our hearts' Love it!!!

@Annie-eMM 3 жыл бұрын

I have watched many videos on journaling, and this is the first time I have gotten a clear definition of the different types of journals and how they can blend together and be confusing. Thank you for this video, and I look forward to your tutorial.

@karmaleenash2841 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for this! I kept running up against definitions as I began exploring making a junk journal. Confusing! Eh, I tend to end up doing my own version of most things. But good to know how the community rolls! 😎🥰💯❤️

@YayaBolender 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for doing this video, I was very confused about all these definitions even though I am never wondering what I am doing when I am doing it. I suddenly understand why I have sometimes the feeling to live in the middle of my trash... :-) I think that I am doing everything except for the scrapbooking part and I am not really a book “alterer” because I always see the value of an antique book, so it’s really hard for me to kind of destroy an antique object. But beside these two things, I think that I do everything else and I mix them all. When I was younger, I obviously was making a lot of glue books without even knowing this name, I still do that sometimes. Just the name: “glue book” makes me want to glue everything. Conclusion: thank you for clarifying the situation. I will continue as before but at least, now I know what I am doing.

@janalouise5947 3 жыл бұрын

I have been a Belliet for years and years. Since your first video explaining all the different types of journals. I completely understand why you wanted to clarify the differences because I completely agree that with all the supplies and downloadable kits and everything that the price of everything itself can deter a person from creative journaling. And money, printables, new fancy supplies(stamps, ink sprays etc) shouldn't hold someone back from being creative, well not having those things rather. I've taken many of your classes but not in years and I would absolutely LOVE to take the Remedies class with you so please enter me. Thank you

@debbiedew1 3 жыл бұрын

Love that you explained all the differences. Been a long time subscriber love our Jennibellie!!!

@CraftsBayou 3 жыл бұрын

So crazy to find your videos because I was just having this debate with some friends. Thank you for being our tiebreaker! 😂 I’m super excited to get to check out all your awesome content. Thank you!

@skarinblackraven9212 2 жыл бұрын

I may not agree with all your opinions but I do find your views really interesting. I love making journals and my next one will be a blend of junk journals, ephemera, and that upcycled book idea too. Thank you for the insight and happy journaling/journal making. 🖤

@kalamity_krisz 3 жыл бұрын

Does it really matter what type of journal you call it as long as people are creating?

@jennibellie 3 жыл бұрын

I don't know if this is rhetorical or not but if you're actually asking I have a 40 min vid to answer 😄

@kalamity_krisz 3 жыл бұрын

jennibellie I didn’t mean it in a nasty way I just think we get so confused by labels. I love your work regardless of what journal you do it in x

@jennibellie 3 жыл бұрын

@@kalamity_krisz I didn't take it as such no worries ❤️ and I do agree with you, creating is the most important (as I've always tried to impress/inspire through all videos).

@giovannacasadio9600 3 жыл бұрын

I am so happy to see you here again. I love all the videos you have done. I agree with you about junk journals I haven't made one yet but I have made a lot of different things. Welcome back.

@alittlebitfrancy 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for the clarifications! I’m new to these art forms so I appreciate more specific definitions

@MichelleB_96 3 жыл бұрын

I cannot remember when I found you...it has to be close to 7 years ago now. I knew absolutely nothing about art journaling. Then...you introduced me to gesso. Gesso? what is gesso? It does what? This stuff is awesome! You also introduced me to making journals from recycled materials. I still make the majority of my books from recycled materials. I've learned to keep so many scraps and bits and pieces..buttons, broken jewelry, pieces of cloth, lace, string, etc..and they all end up being that one finishing piece that makes this or that book perfect. Give me all the junk!!!!

@jennibellie 3 жыл бұрын

'Gesso? what is gesso? It does what? This stuff is awesome!' lolol I dont know why, but this made my evening lol

@MichelleB_96 3 жыл бұрын

@@jennibellie hehe, happy to oblige :D

@UnderstandBlue 3 жыл бұрын

I agree with you - vocabulary is so important for great teaching - after that, students can do what they want. Learn all the rules so you know how to break them. I appreciate your candor.

@ginapady6411 3 жыл бұрын

Finally! I have thought about this many times. It has always baffled me. Your definitions follow much of how I have thought.

@MeezerGurlMakes 3 жыл бұрын

OMG I can't believe I've been subbed to you for so long! I remember all the videos you referenced and you are singularly responsible for all the junk I saved to make journals from altho I never did the make the toilet roll journal that was going around. Altho I've take a course from you and read all your emails and have done art swops I'm still really glad you are back on YT especially during these times when people don't have alot of money and can be lead to think that means they can't do art. I love making journals out of junk and then doing my versions of collage with both found objects, supplies and junk-I've been also making ones for a few years for Christmas - one year I used a tea box and then a cracker box. TBH the making of the book is sometimes the best. So I've been subbed for years - thumbed up this video as I do all of yours. I've been considering this course as the binding especially intrigues me...much love!!!

@DanielleBatog 3 жыл бұрын

I am so over the moon to see you on YT again...been a big fan since back in the day🤓 and you most certainly are not an old lady🙃

@cherylrymer6782 3 жыл бұрын

Such an interesting take from an "old lady" to the journal scene. And it has become a "scene" that I am very late to! Only became aware over the last couple of years so your definitions are helpful and even cross over as you describe your take on each as "opinions" do. I also agree that so many take unneeded offense at posts that do not match their thoughts - sadly some are just so rigid in their thinking that there is no room for growth. Love this video and am a subbie. I am a true old lady at 74 yrs young and learning every day!

@jennibellie 3 жыл бұрын

Hello lovely lady. Continuing to learn every day is one of the most important things in the world (just another of my opinions obviously 😊)

@maramakesjournals2319 3 жыл бұрын

Ha, Cheryl. I thought I might be the oldest old lady, but I’m only 69. Ain’t it grand to be an old lady? You know who you are. Others can take it or leave it. No apologies necessary. We’re old and experienced and wise, and what didn’t kill us made us strong. Maybe we’re national treasures. (Hey Boomer - not!)

@kraftykara8009 3 жыл бұрын

Love this video! So glad to see more videos from you and you in your new space!

@inkkfreakk6308 3 жыл бұрын

found your channel today and i love your videos... great explanations for each of the different styles of journals.. thank you.. i learned alot through this video. and i have a new appreciation fo4r the bits ive previously tossed in the bin, which i will save and try some new ideas with from today on..

@beckyb4074 3 жыл бұрын

Only 31 seconds into video and I just had to tell you, "you are awesome". Thank you so very much for your realness and your honesty. Take care young lady and God bless you and yours. Sincerely Becky B from Arkansas

@jennibellie 3 жыл бұрын

Wow, thank you Becky! xxx

@Manifesting_Secret_Sketchbook 3 жыл бұрын

That's what I thought.

@bevybee2012 3 жыл бұрын

Welcome home Jenny belly this is where you belong missed you glad you are back

@suzannerowe6308 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for sharing! I have been following you for a lot of years and love how thoroughly you describe your art, journaling and creativeness. I am with you on the junk journals. I have enough junk to never need to buy a premade journal again in my life time! LOL Love it

@msshores 3 жыл бұрын

Perfect break down/out and individual guidelines were well explained! I just saw another video where every single journal and the scrapbook album all looked exactly alike and explanations resembled each other.

@sadheart24 3 жыл бұрын

Just adding that the definition of ephemera is stuff that was meant to be used for a short time and then thrown away. So another kind of junk. Also, I made altered books for 15 years and I never tore the innards out to put new pages in it. It was a book that was altered with paint or glued in papers etc but the book was left intact. I also made my first junk journal 8 or 9 years ago from a class I took, REMAINS OF THE DAY and yes, it was made of junk and garbage and ephemera that wasn’t necessarily vintage but stuff that was rescued before it hit the garbage. I do agree what is going around as Junk Journals these days is far from junk. There should be general definitions but it’s an art and even junk could be considered not junk by someone else. I mean isn’t a Smashbook basically a junk journal.

@debbiewoten9403 3 жыл бұрын

I totally agree with you about what a junk journal is.

@marcellakramer7118 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for your description of the numerous types of journals/books, I was under the misunderstanding that any book you create is a junk journal, but now I see the differences. I cannot believe how many different journals you have made!! I am a subscriber and have definitely liked this video... keep up the awesome work you do 😊👍

@KimberlyCreates 3 жыл бұрын

I love the line- stuff is just stuff... that could not be more true! Thank you for taking time to film this...

@cheryltallafuss1886 3 жыл бұрын

Hello sweet girl. Thank you for sharing your beautiful, artistic thoughts. I’m so thankful for your ideas. You are truly amazing. I’m so grateful for you. So thankful for your help. I’m a new 🐝 . And too unwell to create, for the last 8 months. Two weeks ago I made some Manila folders for your amazing ideas. I found something I’d chose with 10 folders. You have just got another follower. & You are truly amazing. I imagine this video will go viral. Thank you, for your sweet teaching message for those who are new 🐝s like me. Happy to have found your wonderful ideas. They are truly inspiring. Happy scrappy🌷

@jennibellie 3 жыл бұрын

You're a beautiful soul! I'm glad you've managed to start creating again. I hope you feel better soon x

@cheryltallafuss1886 3 жыл бұрын

jennibellie, it is without a doubt the happiest day I’ve have had in a long while. I just got my folder ready with your name. 🤗 hugs

@jennibellie 3 жыл бұрын

@@cheryltallafuss1886 lol I'm so happy for you!! Enjoy the rest of it love xx

@KittehNow 3 жыл бұрын

Hi Jennibellie...This was quite an interesting video. I LOVE how you made it clear from the beginning that this was YOUR opinion, but we have to agree that there ARE different kinds of journals .... but, a TYPE is TYPE. ... whether someone agrees or not. Junk IS junk. Smash IS smash. Glue book IS glue book. Yes, I think most all of us mix a lot of it all up too, but I think you did an EXCELLENT job differentiating WHAT is WHAT. I think if people watch this with an open mind and really listen to the content, they might learn a lot just as I did. You are a wonderful TEACHER and artist, and I'm so glad you decided to come back to cyberspace (KZfaq) where some folks can be a little mean/rude. LETS ALL ART JOURNAL, SHARE, LEARN AND HAVE FUUUUUUN!!!!!!!!!!!!😁😀😂🤣😃😄😉💟💗

@jennibellie 3 жыл бұрын

Haha i love it, thanks Sassi 💗

@bangbangkisskiss007 3 жыл бұрын

Yes , wow. I left a comment under someone’s, a long one. But this is exactly what I was trying to say!!! Well said ! ♥️🤘🏻♥️

@lisatorres-sims5895 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for sharing the explanations. I have a better understanding now. I was getting confused 😕 & really didn't understand the differences between all the types of journaling or the terminology.

@persephenydewinters1684 3 жыл бұрын

I now have absolutely no idea what to call my creations lol!!!! Thank you for all the amazing inspiration and your paper of papers is amazing

@jeanw6247 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you again for putting videos on KZfaq again! You were the one who started me junk journaling! I have a closet filled with “ rubbish” for creating! 💕💕 Your energy is just what I need.

@mypinkladycrafts 3 жыл бұрын

Jenni, I'm so happy to see you back on YT! You've been inspiring my creativity for years now. I first came across your channel around 2012 and was in awe that there was a fluid, creative way to journal vs traditional scrapbooking. I had my mom and friends save all their food boxes! You also made an excellent video on binding. You, my friends, are a very talented young lady!!

@jennibellie 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much!

@saffanna26 2 жыл бұрын

This was the first of your videos that I have seen. I enjoyed your definitions of each style of book, and find that many of mine are a blend of one, two or more types. I never know what to call them so I hyphenate often. Going to want another of your videos now, as I love to expose myself to a range of techniques and styles. Thanks Regards from Tampa Florida!

@virginiagonzalez3727 3 жыл бұрын

I learned how to do junk journals with you first in the end of 2013 and then Shannon Green, thank you so much. To me you are a pioneer.

@AnytimeJournals 3 жыл бұрын

YES! I agree with everything you've said in this video!!! Thank you!! The term 'Junk Journal ' has lost it's meaning over time. Digi-Kits and scrapbook papers are not Junk .. I make true Junk Journals, as well as Recycled Journals, to me there is a difference between those as well. I always, ALWAYS use recycled items in my journals as well as supplies like beads and charms that I've had laying around forever, as well as old broken jewellery from Op-Shops. I use old advertisement pamphlets that you get in the mail and old magazines for my Art Journals.

@stephaniehopkinsartist 3 жыл бұрын

Most of my main journals are made from old books I alter. I see a lot of people calling then junk journals. Though I don't agree they are. Sometimes I make journals out of mail, food packaging and things you would throw away. That's junk. Lol I'm a mixed media artist so I usually do a blend of things with my journals. Mostly collage, adding junk, scrapbooking supplies and my own art in them.

@cindalu79 3 жыл бұрын

I had liked the video before you explained the contest! And I've been a subscriber for YEARS. I'm so glad you are making new KZfaq videos again!

@jennibellie 3 жыл бұрын

Awesome! Thank you!

@gillclark6647 3 жыл бұрын

Love your explanation. I am new to journalling and this has been a great help.😄

@HeidiLilley 3 жыл бұрын

This is what I always have believed is how a junk journal was to be made. Although I think what we put inside our journal is totally individual (painting, sketching, collage, embellish, whatever). I would like to be entered in the give away.

@marievenezia4929 3 жыл бұрын

Oh oh oh jenniebellie!!! Thank you so much for this video. I agree with you 100 percent on all counts!!! Finally someone who know what she's talking about!!!

@jennibellie 3 жыл бұрын

lol thanks Marie x

@cherokeedragonfly9987 6 ай бұрын

Thank you so much for this definitions video! I'm new to the whole "junk journaling" world and initially got the "mash up" definition. This clears it up wonderfully!

@lisaarace2951 3 жыл бұрын

Just found your channel, just started to junk journal, and I have become very overwhelmed over what to add in my journal. Thank you for making it very understandable. 💜💜

@doubleblessings-royalcrowr1669 3 жыл бұрын

I really enjoyed this teaching class and would love to enter the giveaway.

@mishti06 3 жыл бұрын

Wonderful video Jennie! I've been with u for years and remember all the old videos. I think sometimes it seems like the world spins a bit fast 😅, and we do go through evolutions of styles that confuse people, especially those who are newer to the art. The main thing is to be creative.."so what" if we create a hybrid junk smash journal..its the create process that matters. Just a fab video..good on you for putting your thoughts out there. Theres room for everyone in the creative realm.👍🥰

@jennibellie 3 жыл бұрын

So true! x

@LittleBargainNook 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for clarifying the difference, it helps soso much! I love junk journaling and I create my journals out of old cracker or cereal boxes but I"m also trying to learn art journaling too! Thanks soso much, love your videos! I've been subscribed for a few years now, but I've also liked this video and now commented!