Pocket/Mini Junk Journal Tutorial (Step-by-Step) 

Dear Natasha, I want you to know that watching you, has made me a "better person"..."Crafter"...." Artist"...! Let me explain... I have been "doing " Art since I was 2 years old... am now 85 and a half ! My husband and I had six children in ten years. They are all grown and are Grandparents themselves now ! In addition to raising my family, I have been a working Artist for over 60 years. ! ... but sometimes, I have been tempted to cut a corner, just " make -a-do".... with some of my projects.... However, since watching you, and seeing your diligent determination to make ALL things beautiful... I have been finding myself being more mindful in doing things a little better each time.... No one else in my experience has been instrumental in doing that for me... I plan to "work" till I'm about 105, then I might decide to retire , and just play with my Art !... Did I say... Natasha...? I Love You.... Joni

They are adorable and we love you so very much, that "WE ALL" want you to keep saying "little" Don't we people????? 🥰🥰🥰❤❤❤🌺

You keep me laughing with “little” comments. The Little journal is adorable. 😊

Imagine a tree decorated entirely with tiny journals that you can give to everyone who visits over the holidays.

You are like a rare precious pearl hidden within the depths of the ocean, tucked inside an oyster that is disguised.

I counted 66 times you said little. It's a great word. I think these little books are just adorable! Thank you!

Absolutely love these 💕💕💕💕💕💕 You can say whatever you want! Lol. Little little little. Little quotes, little thoughts, little wishes, little inspirations. 💗💗💗💗💗💗💗💗💗💗💗💗

Even smaller and they can be Junk Journal Tree Ornaments! Write the year at the front and festive things you have done during the holidays - people you got to see - etc... How fun! You are so full of inspiration! You really get my creative juices flowing! Thanks so much!

These are beautiful. I love that you create these from thrift stores rather than Amazon stuff. You inspire me. A. Lot. Thank you, dear Natasha. 💌✍️📖📚

I love these! I might make one for each of my Granddaughters for their stockings! and I will suggest they use it for positive comments, as you suggested. These days, we all need a kind word or a reminder that we are special. Thanks for sharing such a cute idea!❤

I noticed you say “little things” a lot. It doesn’t bother me, it’s the cute little things in life that bring refreshing from the big heavy things. I also love when you say “it doesn’t bother me”. 🌷

So adorable! These artistic tiny journals are sweet just to hold and flip through...even if you never write in them. They can offer a tactile sense of calm. Thank you!

Oh those are fantastic! I think they would work beautifully for a daily “gratitude “ journal....each day (1 page) write 1-2 things you’re grateful for. 👍🥰❤️

Every LITTLE thing you do is magic, every LITTLE thing you make is great. I wished that I could be, like you, artistic. So watching all your videos can't wait.

I particularly appreciate the end comments of this video. You revealed a bit of your kind, generous, thoughtful, and precious heart.

It wouldn't boring me to death. I want really see how you decorate the pages. All the little Pieces. I want to see the Progress of your creativity.

I actually love these smaller journals!!!! A "normal" size book often seems so daunting to me as a person who does not journal. But I love collecting quotes when I read or hear something that speaks to me. These are fantastic for that!!! Thank you for sharing!

I love them! I've made some out of Jello boxes. People have looked at them and said "What can you do with that?". They just don't get it! You "get it" Natasa and you have renewed and inspired me to keep doing what I love! Thank you.⚘

PLEASE, say "little" all you like. I love listening to your voice, it's calming, as well as so informative. Your video's are the very best to listen to. You are helping me being creative and being calm. 🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰

These are too beautiful! I love the idea of using it to build up your self-image by writing compliments in the book that others give to you. Too many women walk around with self-limiting beliefs and hurting hearts.

Natasa, your tiny, little books are precious, darling, and so creative. They would make perfect little stocking stuffers, wouldn’t they? And using the crimp bead was a great idea. You always inspire me! Love it when you get silly. And, People! Please use Google to find things and stop asking. I mean. Really. Hehehe. Love you! 💖

Ohhh, you made me smile AGAIN, such LITTLE treasure books… its so funny, i have been collecting the same boxes for this kind of project, i even have done one already and have so much LITTLE things here to use, this tutorial gave me an other push and motivation to continue this project. I love LITTLE journals. You made yours look very exquisite. Tfs dear Natasha💕🍀♥️💕🍀💕♥️

just carrying around a book with all my favorite scraps would be enough for me! i love this project! thank you for sharing

None of your little progress things bore me so leave more in. It is mesmerizing to watch all these detailed steps. l am in the hospital recovering from surgery after a fall where l really messed up my knee & l just can’t wait to get home to try a lot of projects. l’m loving these adorable little journals & l have tons of these same materials to make lots of them plus your wonky houses, etc, etc. l love everything l’ve watch so far. lt is just so frustrating to not be home. l shouldn’t be such a clutz. Just found your channel since l got here ( on my ipad) so l’m glad my son brought it up to me. Watching crafting videos keeps my spirits up so thank God for technology, right? Now to get back to your amazing videos. Love you, Katherine

I'd like to add one more thing....two people put 2 thumbs down...it shouldn't be allowed....that's absolutely crazy and absurd. I'm apologizing for their nastiness, Natasha , because it doesn't make sense! Thankyou again for inspiring us junk journal artists, Natasha!

I have lots of little med boxes and wanted to try something just like this 😀 I also have a whole load of upholstery fabric samples. As for bits of paper off cuts, boxes full! Now I know what to do with them all and how. Fabulous LITTLE idea, please don't change Natasa, you brighten my every day. All the funny little noises you make and quirky things you say are just wonderful 😂😘👍 I am a crafter of many decades but you never fail to give me new and inspiring ideas and ALWAYS put a smile on my face. Much love to you and your family, big hugs Victoria xxx

I am thinking I might make one of these for my twins’ SpEd teacher. This year will be their 5th year with her. A sweet little memento of all of the special moments she has had with my boys. It will be our last year with her, as they will go into middle school the next year.

Thankyou for your speed, no unnecessary speach, you are getting straight to the subject💕

Just the cutest little journals. I have a box that I’ve saved all my scrap pieces ……..ribbons/ ties/laces/ trims……so many precious bits and bobs………🥰just in case they might be useful……..now…..I can have so much fun playing and just randomly creating some of these 🤗 little 🤗 books. Listening to you today was a joy……..it was a fun project and I can tell you had fun making them.🥰

I just have to say ...you are so inspiring...so talented......so funny....so creative...I LOVE your little...and I will say little too...lol...lol..lol junk journals!!!!!! I make little junk journals all the time because it's exactly what you said...they are little treasures!!!!! I love the way you decorated all the little..lol ..lol pages!!!! Thankyou for another inspiring video and I really appreciate how at the end, you show us how they can be used.I always have a little junk journal in my purse at all times.Have a wonderful day and a big snowy hello to you from Smithers, British Columbia, Canada 🤗🥰🧡☃️

There can only be one Natasha🤗💕. Love your unique outa the box ideas, uplifting quirks so funny, thank you for sharing ideas/tutorials much appreciated🤗💕

Wow! Perhaps this is exactly what I can make as CHRISTMAS 🎄 gifts for my sisters in CHRIST! Oooh... I'm so excited!! Thanks Natasha... Bcuz I am always watching your videos looking for what I could do for them...Imma try this... yaaay...👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾❤😊

Une idée pour utiliser ce merveilleux junk journal, lors d’une soirée, d’un dîner, avec autant d’amis que de pages, un joli crayon et que chacun mette son nom et/ou un petit mot et cela sera un joli souvenir de cette fête 😉 (en cette fin d’année, les occasions ne manquent pas 😄 ) 🌸🌸🌸

Beautiful “little” journals. I love how easy you made them.

‘10 things I love about you’ journal. ❤

Today I thought "I want to make a mini treasure book for my friend's birthday". Looking for inspiration, I wrote mini junk journal in the search area and your video popped up first (which is what I hoped would happen) 🤩 And as always you don't disappoint. Great tutorial! Such pretty LITTLE treasure books! And your encouraging attitude! 😍 Now I am busy making one! So much fun! Thanks for sharing 🤗🕊️ God bless you!

Don’t mind at all that you say “little”! I love “little” things! These are so darn cute 💞. Thank you for your creative spirit! 💞💞💞

There doesn't need to be a reason. Remember, a thing of beauty is a joy forever.

Little book for little Momentos that makes people smile. They're really beautiful.

Dear Natasa....you are an encourager! Just the type person we need in our lives today. Thank you so much for sharing your wisdom in a humorous and entertaining way. I enjoy your way with words and you always make me smile. These cute little journals will make sweet stocking stuffers for my grandchildren this year. My budget is very small since I retired, but creating gifts like these give me joy and usually my friends and family are cheerful receivers of anything handmade...I know I am :)

I love your narration of your videos, it's the best. Thank you for making me laugh and always teaching me something new, like how a flower is a heart😂😂😂😂❤❤❤❤❤❤

I really like this idea, even though I don't do journaling. I have been making and collecting small 3x3 "sampler" squares made from designer paper, stamps and ephemera for many years. They've been stored in a box waiting for the perfect project to showcase them. This would actually be perfect. One little book for each year of squares. Can't wait to get started! Yay!

I think this is one of my favorite videos of yours because of not only the marvelous project, but your encouragement and ideas and approach to creativity. I love that you embrace imperfections and that you adore little things and that you celebrate things that others think of as an offcut or trash...you see beauty all around and gather up the small joys in life. I feel this in my bones, and that's why I keep watching this video and your other videos. I have never made these things, but I have started working on a travel junk journal for my teenage niece who is going on a school trip. I"m using one of your simple projects using scrapbook paper. You see? Your love is circling the globe, and with a such hard world out there, all we can do is bring love to others and embrace small joys. Much gratitude to you.

I’m laughing so hard about “little!” Thanks for sharing your process. I love it.

Who doesn’t love miniature things! Your idea of writing affirmative things that people say to you is an awesome idea! Will be making some of these for people I love. Hugs and blessings, ❤️🤗🇨🇦🎄

Thank you for giving me a very much needed laugh and smile. Not to mention the inspiration. You say little as much as you want!

Simply simply LITTLE adorables…🤣…no need to give reason for making them or giving them or having them. Yours are surely EYE CANDY…and precious. Thank you…I just love your artistic style and humor💖

This is the fifth time I’ve watched this video. It is one of my many many favorites.💕💕

You truly do inspire. Every time I watch one of your videos I can't get to my craft room fast enough! Thanks again for sharing your gifts.

LITTLE is a BIG Deal...LOVELY!

I like different crafters for different reasons. Some things I love about your style is when you make your treasure books there are no affiliate links or product recommendations. All collected items. Such a sweet LITTLE journal. All the things we love in the palm of your hand. Thank you.

Ciao Natasa, one of the think I love you so much, one of the reasons that I appreciate so much your video, and I’m sure I’m not the only one , is that you show us many ideas, many possibilities for each project.It’ s very important how you prepare a lot of materials we can use for the projects. You are a great artist, thank you so much for your work and your passion for art! Hugs from Rome!!!

Absolutely love these little journals. I am going to make me some. “Hearts” you made me smile! Say little as much as you want 😊 Always enjoy your videos. As always TFS! ❤️

Brilliant tutorial as usual!! I love that you can remove the signatures. You are so creative when it comes to using up off-cuts. I love it!!

I love all your creative ideas. You can say little all you want! It's a little bit of inspiration for all of us! I love these!

Little, tiny, mini= a great treasure book. Thank you.

I love these Little Treasure Books Big Time. Natasha these are simply gorgeous. Thank you for bringing your wonderful ideas to us all. I can't wait to try my hand at these Little Treasures.

I luv this I'm going to make one to hang on the Christmas tree as an ornament.

Love these. Little bits and pieces from things of my parents and grandparents….broken jewelry, parts of torn postcards, notes, scribbles, lace bits, pieces of dads ties, pieces of granny’s hankies (not the really nice ones), old newspaper clippings, so many things that would have meaning that are just sitting in a box not being used or displayed. Thank you so very much for the inspiration 🥰

The way you speak makes your videos more enjoyable. Light and happy and just quite so. You have an inviting “teachers” voice. 😊 Also, I’m an avid recycler of scraps for projects. Always been that way, and I collect and love tiny things 😅, so this is possibly going to become one of my favorite creations for jotting down notes and little drawings and making for my children.

Definitely a stash buster project...love these LITTLE LOVELY TREASURE BOOKS!!!

I really liked this idea, you can do this in different sizes. And the way you attached the signature to the cover is clever. Thanks Natasha

What a great, fun idea that uses up all the assorted bits and bobs you have saved! Loved it! ❤️❤️❤️

I love these “little “ books and you crack me up. You’re so genuine and nice.

Love this. I have so many Christmas scraps. I’m going to make Mimi journal ornaments. Thank you for the tutorial

I love these! Thank you for the wonderful inspiration. These would make great little nail polish swatch journals too.

Yet another inspirational tutorial . Beautiful, Beautiful, Beautiful . Beautiful LITTLE journal , Beautiful possible uses and made by someone with a beautiful soul 😊 Thank you Natasha , you always make us smile, please continue to say “little” , and for reminding us it’s the little things in life we need to hold on to , now we can have somewhere special to keep them safe.💖,

Your channel is literally about scrapbooking. You are truly talented

Love them! I’ve made even smaller ones and put on a ribbon for wearing. Book lovers loved them. I love your videos.

Adorable! How cute to put one of these with a regular size journal! It would be fun just to flip through it all the time.

These are so cute! I never get bored watching you.

Yes, you are allowed to say beautiful! I think they are not only beautiful but adorable and so clever. The embellishments for me make such a statement. Your creativity is unless and fantastic.

Hi Natasha, I love these mini journals, they are beautiful! You’ve certainly inspired me to do something creative today! 😊 I have a mini journal that I record birds that I see in my garden or when I’m out for a walk. Thanks so much for sharing! 💗

Thank you for sharing!

LOVE THESE!!! First thing that popped into my head, was using it for to keep your computer IDs and Passwords. I always forget them!! Its great for anything you write down. Its nice to write shopping list in a beautiful book!! WHY NOT! Thx for great video! You are so inspiring. I love that you use recycling and things we'd otherwise throw away! Austin,TX USA

You are amazing, I just love these, I sure would like to see you at least 2 times a week , but I like seeing you at least once a week maybe your live is to busy, I hope you have an awesome day,I hope you an your family are staying safe,🤗❤

I love your litte/tiny/mini journals, and your sense of humor. You make me smile.

Love the little books, might write just one word BRAVE,JOY,LOVE, STRENGTH, love love love it

I love, love, love you beautiful little booklets. Yes you’ve inspired me. Thank you, for these are truly little treasures.💕

I’ve been trying very hard to work on my inner voice. I have been saying things to myself like, “YOU ARE AMAZING!” It’s crazy but it makes me laugh and it actually does help. Thanks! 😊😊😊

The lesson is , not to throw away anything. Beautiful work Natasha .

These are cute as all get out. I, like you, much prefer to have all those little details dealt with so the product looks more professional and is also as solidly constructed as they can be. Amazon US yields dozens of options when you search for spiral paperclips and gold elastic cord. I'm pretty sure the Amazon sites for other countries probably do as well. These are so eclectic and beautiful. I will probably try doing a few of these in the near future and I can envision adding a pendant bail to the back cover, run some lovely ribbon or cord through it, turning them into a very unique and useful little gift necklace. It might be a bit difficult to find a place to keep them in a purse or pocket where they wouldn't get a bit battered, but hanging over a turtleneck or jumper and they would be such attention getters and conversation openers. Plus they would be quickly at hand to jot down those positive gems that may arise from your conversations that get sparked by the 'little' journal :) Brilliant job, this!

What a delightful "little" video ❤ I especially liked when you raised your tiny journal up to the camera and sang... then said "what am I doing" 😂I heard myself in that moment ❤❤❤

What a wonderful way to use all of your little bits and pieces ! You are so creative . 💐

Natasha I just Love listening to you and watching your creations!!! You have inspired me so much! I have watched so many of your videos!! I especially love your "little" chunkie monkey!!!! 😀

Hi, I probably watched this video 4x. Pausing all the way....just had to make notes, because your every detailed discription in the making, is really fantastic. Can actually now say I understand every angle. Some might see just the signiture, I see every tiny, teeny bit been placed in every corner. Color co-ordination also is so important. And yes, it is the most cutest, cuddly journal.Cannot blame you for cradling it in your hands. Love it to bits. 🥰💝

Totally love these “little, little, little”amazing Treasure Books. ❤

Natasha thankyou. My daughter (15) and I thought that we could make a mini book with all the tiny drawings and funny attempts at spelling that I snipped from her school books over the years. Yes, this hording mum kept them all. Now I can use them to make (probably lots) of little Mini Books as keepsakes of her childhood. Again, thankyou for your captivating tutorial. Just beautiful.

You're such a wonderful teacher first of all! I'm having a blast making these mini journals! I'm actually obsessed with these LOL have a wonderful day!

Your videos are a joy to watch.I have been following artists for six years, making whatever they teach, using all kinds of medium. Having found your website inspires me to use all my beautiful Junk that I love so much. Thank you for helping me threw my artistic journey.

Those “little” (lol!) chunky monkeys are super cute!!! Lord knows I have enough off-cuts and scraps to make a few of these. Thank you for this quick and easy tutorial.

I made my first mini book after your tutorial. This year my Christmas tree will be a book tree. The little books will be given away as gifts. Thank you so much for your tutorials and inspiration!!! Wish I could send a picture

B...R...I...L...L...I...A...N...T...! Probably all of us look at our tiny waste pieces and feel restless about what to do with them. Finally, a really viable answer. Ideas for use were also welcome as I had wondered...even just one word on several pages would justify making one. I did find gold elastic cord readily on Amazon by the way. Thanks, Natasa!

So incredibly CUTE!!! So little and tiny!!! Very lovely!

Love your projects but this is beautiful wow thanks for the inspiration just stunning

I absolutely LOVE all of your LITTLE stuff. They came together for the cutest journals. Thank you for this video. This will help me for my granddaughters presents for Christmas.

Yes, you are allowed to say they are beautiful. They are that and more. I love making little books like that and put encouraging words, etc. in them to give away to someone who is going through a hard time and such. Yours has more pages which I love. These are adorable and absolutely perfect. You are going to be busy making those because people will really want them for gifts. So grateful I get to see your talents at work.

I have NEVER done anything like this before. I am definitely going to have a go. You definitely INSPIRE!! 💕🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

Finished the video... and wanted to say, I always come away inspired by you, your words, and your creations! Thank you.

I absolutely love miniature things. There are not enough words that equal small out there that you could say over and over again so you just have to say a little or small that’s all.😁😁😁