Junk Journals

Book Lovers Junk Journal Flip Through.

I really love making these large junk journals that  I learnt to make from Mrs Cogs Crafts Mega-zine Course on Etsy. This journal is a mixture of the Book Lovers Junk Journal kit from My Porch Prints, along with the addition of Jane Austen and tea time ephemera. I chose this theme for my granddaughter Ishta who is an avid reader, loves tea and is a huge fan of Jane Austen. I … [Read more...] about Book Lovers Junk Journal Flip Through.

A Flip Through of my Mega-zine Junk Journals

This is  a flip through of my very large junk journals based on the Mega-Zine Course by Mrs Cogs Crafts. My first journal was the Herb Garden journal for my daughter Varinia. I enjoyed the process so much that it was quickly followed by the Sunflower junk journal for my granddaughter Ayla ,and the Enchanted Forest junk journal for my granddaughter Ce'Nedra. I am currently … [Read more...] about A Flip Through of my Mega-zine Junk Journals

Fabric Journal Tutorial – Scrap Buster Project

I just love these journals. They are great to pop into your bag for shopping lists, to do doodling while your out and about or just jotting down reflections on your day as you sit in a cafe enjoying a coffee. And they make great gifts for family and friends. They are great scrap busters as you can use odd bits of fabric left over from other projects. When making them as gift … [Read more...] about Fabric Journal Tutorial – Scrap Buster Project

Vintage Paper & Ephemera Unboxing – Which Craft Do You Do

We are totally into making junk journals at the moment. They are less structured than mini-albums so making them is a freeing experience. However, we have one big issue when it comes to making junk journals and that is finding the vintage paper and ephemera to add to the journal to make it something special. Sure you can scour antique stores and op shops but it can take a … [Read more...] about Vintage Paper & Ephemera Unboxing – Which Craft Do You Do

Easy Striped Journal Tags (Tutorial)

With the start of our new Paper Creations YouTube channel, we've decided to begin with a quick and easy tutorial on how to make some really pretty journal tags. It's a great scrap buster project since you will be using up some of your strips of paper from your stash. I went with pink and grey papers and most came from a Kaisercraft designer paper pad called Peekaboo - … [Read more...] about Easy Striped Journal Tags (Tutorial)