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How to make a BASIC JUNK JOURNAL from scratch - it can become almost anything! ~ BEGINNER FRIENDLY

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In this VIEWER REQUEST video, I show a simple way to make a very basic junk journal out of a mailing envelope, then fill it with a variety of papers to form the signature. From this point, you can build it out to use any theme you wish, or keep it completely eclectic (which is what I usually do). There are many ways to make very basic journals, but if you’re a beginner, this is a great way to start and build your confidence. No digitals, no fancy equipment, nothing to go out and buy - just use stuff you’d otherwise throw away and amaze yourself with the potential!
Links to some things I reference in this video:
• Junk journal terms explained: • BEGINNERS: Confused by...
• “Frankenpages” signature assembly: • SHAKE UP YOUR SIGNATUR...
• Reverse applique technique for journal toppers: • USE THOSE OLD T-Shirts...
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27 авг 2024

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@patriciataylor5527 Месяц назад

I like your idea of keeping them on hand & decorate when needed.

@annekenlon Месяц назад

Thanks, Patricia - it's like having all the ingredients for a meal right in the pantry! (lots of food metaphors! lol)

@mrscomarte3248 Месяц назад

Hi Anne! With you, we never stop learning! Love the salad! I love metaphors. Thank you so much for the tips! 🩷💐💐

@annekenlon Месяц назад

Dearest Marcia, so many thanks to you!

@lawrencerodgers2074 Месяц назад

The salad is the perfect reference... because many people say do what you like... umm not sure what I like just yet... However, thank you for making this, it helps me tremendously as I'm just entering the junk journal world. Also love the set aside until you decide what you want to do with it... never would have thought of that.

@annekenlon Месяц назад

Thank you so much for saying so - I really appreciate it! (I do love a good metaphor!) Thanks for watching, hope you find other things to inspire you, too!

@tootsfour956 28 дней назад

Thanks, Anne. Love your excitement! I'm from Omaha-we are neighbors! Blessings

@annekenlon 28 дней назад

Oh, thanks for letting me know this! I love hearing from fellow Nebraska folks!

@tootsfour956 12 дней назад

@@annekenlon wish I knew someone in my area who makes junk journals. I would love to share with them

@mrscomarte3248 Месяц назад

I also love the toppers!🩷

@annekenlon Месяц назад

Hee hee, I was sort of amazed myself at how many came tumbling out of that envelope!!

@TwilaSue Месяц назад

This gave me lots of ideas for my journals and spurred me thinking about what else can I put in a journal to help save the planet! I have resisted Franken paper because I placed it in the “too fiddley” category. However, the way you approach it is right up my alley. And why have I never thought of using a template out of one of those adverts before??? Always such good ideas! OH and I have never considered just making toppers that will sometime in the future marry a journal?!? I mass make other things, why not toppers! Have a great weekend Anne!

@annekenlon Месяц назад

Twila, I'm so happy you connected with some of these ideas! Yes, the discovery of the Franken-page technique has been sort of a game changer for me. The pages look so interesting, and allows us to use smaller sheets of paper that otherwise wouldn't have a place in a signature. I'm eager for you to try it. Thanks so much for watching!

@susanlindahl4470 Месяц назад

Thank you for the best explanation I have yet to see !

@annekenlon Месяц назад

Susan, thank you so much - your comment has made my day!

@Ann-eh7ii Месяц назад

What a great review of doing a simple journal that could make a great gift without taking a lot of time. Forgot about doing Franken paper so thanks for the reminder. ❤❤❤

@annekenlon Месяц назад

Ann, I so appreciate your thoughtful comment, and I'm so glad this was useful. Thank you so much for watching!

@trudyf1241 Месяц назад

So many great ideas. Love using the mailing envelopes for journal covers. Such fun!! Thank you 😊

@annekenlon Месяц назад

Thank you, Trudy! Yes, I never met a mailing envelope I didn't like. I was just making more journals covers with some today. Thank you so much for watching, and I hope you have fun making your own!

@trudyf1241 Месяц назад

@@annekenlon can't wait to try making an envelope cover. Love the crinkling sound!

@patriciataylor5527 Месяц назад

First time watching. Glad I did.

@annekenlon Месяц назад

Patricia, thank you so much for joining me here - I hope you have lots of fun with these ideas! See you soon!

@heidiallain6053 Месяц назад

Oooo!! A Franken-salad! Love it! ❤

@heidiallain6053 Месяц назад

Franken-salad… lol autocorrect changed my word…

@annekenlon Месяц назад

Hahahahah! As you get more familiar with my videos, you may learn that I never saw a metaphor I didn't like! Again, many thanks for joining me here!

@annekenlon Месяц назад

You mean autocorrect doesn't recognize "Franken-salad"? I'm shocked! hahaha

@heidiallain6053 Месяц назад

@@annekenlon 🤣😂😅

@donnaleeclubb119 Месяц назад

I absolutely loved this video and learned so much.

@annekenlon Месяц назад

Donna Lee, you're so nice to tell me this, thank you so much! So glad you are here!

@kerryewens3146 Месяц назад

Love the lettuce!

@annekenlon Месяц назад

Thank you, Kerry! Sometimes the metaphors just jump out of thin air for me! haha!

@ilakaiser3778 Месяц назад

Great basic tutorial. I struggle with anything that uses Amazon packaging or filler paper as I don’t order from the Internet. Glad there are many work arounds. I also keep an analog address book, check register and calendar. At 69 years of age, my past address books are quite a trip down memory lane. Loved this version of Frankin paper. It was reminiscent of Megjournal’s Junk Journal January/July journals. Excellent video. Thank you.💜🐞

@annekenlon Месяц назад

Thank you so much for these kind thoughts! Thanks also for the reminder that not everyone has Amazon envelopes - and yes, one easy work-around is just using brown paper from a grocery bag - essentially the same material when doubled up. I agree that past address books bring back memories - a real-life record of people's moves, marriages, deaths, etc. I still have my Mother's old address book and I love looking back at the pages in her dear handwriting. Glad the video was useful and thanks for watching!

@patriciataylor5527 Месяц назад

Gave me such great tips. Thanks.

@annekenlon Месяц назад

I'm so, so happy this was useful - thank you for joining me here!

@taleeayeary2495 Месяц назад

I still use a written address book, check book and a wall calendar. I am a relic at 54. My daughter says she sees difference in mothers because I was raised by my grandparents.

@annekenlon Месяц назад

There's great charm in written address books, I think! Thanks for watching, Taleea!

@reginastock5546 22 дня назад

I, too, have an address book, wall calendar, checkbook, and clock radios in all our bedrooms! I was in Hobby Lobby looking for decorative brads and the young employee that I asked to help me didn’t know what a brad was. Once I explained it, we looked all around but couldn’t find any. She was very helpful but we just couldn’t find them. Next I go to Walmart and asked the young man where I could find brads and he didn’t know what they were either but another co-worker was able to look it up and tell me what aisle they were on. No decorative brads, but I have since found what I wanted on Amazon. I was telling a friend about this, and we figured that so many people don’t handle paper things any more so they would have no need to know what a brad is and what it is used for. Just surprised by it all.

@Fit_Kitty Месяц назад

Good morning, Anne. This was very interesting to watch, and I do remember your franken-pages, which are so cool. I love the simplicity here. Would you consider doing a follow-up on the next steps to this particular journal? Perpetual beginner here. Great inspiration, thank you!

@annekenlon Месяц назад

Wow, sure, I could absolutely do that! Thank you so much for watching, I always appreciate your support!

@suzyallen1726 Месяц назад

Believe it or not i have taken apart one of these envelope and didnt know where to start😊❤I wanted to put a binder area in mine. HELP. I love how you showed to make a long Franken paper. Never saw that before. You are always an inspiration. Nice to have a few ready for when you decide a theme or a certain person. Tfs as always😊❤❤❤❤

@annekenlon Месяц назад

Hi, Suzy! Not sure I can help with the binder issue, but I'm betting you've figured it out by now!

@stephaniepuccini7 Месяц назад

Thanks for explaining what a signature is. I’ve been doing junk journals for a few months now and haven’t found an explanation. Although I’ve watched hundreds of videos & I have an idea of what they are, it’s nice to have a definition.

@annekenlon Месяц назад

Oh, I’m so happy that was useful, Stephanie, thanks so much for telling me! You may also be interested in the “basic terms” video that I listed in the description box. I’m so glad you joined me here!

@stephaniepuccini7 Месяц назад

@@annekenlon just watched it & that was helpful & informative. Thank you!

@quiltednestvintage6347 Месяц назад

now... how about forthcoming videos on how to journal in that? I find the process of junk journaling much more challenging than the making... and as a result I 'make'... but don't journal. :). Sorry if you already said you plan to do that... and I missed it!

@annekenlon Месяц назад

Hi, thanks for the comment! I actually addressed that "how to" issue earlier this year in this video - this may help: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-acCV4FG-Ce4.html I haven't repeated the videos in subsequent months because I pretty much follow the same process every month. Make a list, group the ideas together, then choose the tags and cards to write on. The first junk journal I ever did was a gratitude journal, and that's also a great way to start. I'm not religious, but I do reflect a lot on things I'm grateful for, and I wanted to record it. Same process - make a list, get an idea of what I want to write about each thing on that list, then just grab tags and pockets and start writing! I hope this is helpful. Thanks for asking!

@quiltednestvintage6347 Месяц назад

@@annekenlon Can't ever have enough 'junk journal with me' videos. there are not that many out there. Especially using 'junk' or found papers and not digitals or printables.

@annekenlon Месяц назад

@@quiltednestvintage6347 wow, thanks! I really will consider it! I don’t think of my actual process as being all that innovative but if it’d be helpful, I will add more to my list!

@donnaleeclubb119 Месяц назад

I have made different junk journals, and I measure nothing. LOL 😅😅.

@annekenlon Месяц назад

I'm with you, Donna Lee! Sometimes it does become necessary, but I like to avoid measuring whenever I can - which is why I love templates. Thanks for watching!