Decorate a Junk Journal Envelope

I will show you how I turn a simple envelope page into something special by adding some flip outs that don't take up too much bulk.  I will  also show you how I decorate the envelope by adding pockets, cutouts and page tabs. Exciting stuff!

I created 3 flip out panels with torn edges and side hinges using book pages and coffee-dyed copy paper. 

I glued the panels to the back of a book page panel that I glued onto to one half of an envelope, sewn into a junk journal.

I then decorated each of the flip out panels. On the front flip out, I added an image of a possum and a berry branch. To complete the look, I added a small specimen label. 

On the inside of the front flip out, I added a small postcard as a pocket. 

On the next flip out, I attached a tag with a flower cutout on the top.

On the next flip out, I made a double spread, collaging torn scraps of paper across both panels, to create some journalling space. I then attached a leaf-shaped page tab.  

If you'd like to see how I made this triple envelope flip out, then watch the tutorial by clicking on the Youtube video below:

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Love 

Marieanne

The Artsie Crafter x

How to Make a Grungy Junk Journal Part 1 Beginner Tutorial

In this two part series, on "How to make a grungy junk journal" I will show you a different way to make a cover for a junk journal. I don’t know if this method is unique but it’s something new to me. 

What makes this method different, is that I will attach the inside of the journal cover first, so I can sew in the signature papers, before I attach the fabric onto the outside cover. 

 

If you'd like to see the tutorial on how to make this journal, then watch the Youtube video below, by clicking on the video:

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Love

Marieanne

The Artsie Crafter x

Forest Fairies Junk Journal Flip Through

Below, is a flip through of February’s Forest Fairies Junk Journal. 

If you would like to see the full flip through of this journal then watch the Youtube video by clicking on the video below:

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Marieanne

The Artsie Crafter x

Junk Journal Ephemera - make botanical specimen cards

Today, we will make some botanical specimen cards for a junk journal. 

If you'd like to watch the tutorial on how to make these specimen cards, then click on the Youtube video below:

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Marieanne

The Artsie Crafter x

I will show you an easy method of making simple specimen cards using basic supplies. 

Junk Journal Envelope - make a faux leather envelope with a tie

Today, I will show you how to make a junk journal envelope from faux leather using a brown lunch bag as a base. 

If you would like to watch the tutorial, please click on the video below:

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Marieanne

The Artsie Crafter x

Junk Journal Pocket - make a collage pocket using scraps

Make a collage pocket for a journal page using scraps and images from a children's illustrated fairy book page.

If you'd like to watch the tutorial on how to make this journal pocket then click on the video below:

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Marieanne
The Artsie Crafter x 

Junk Journal Page Layout Idea - with hidden tuck spots

Junk journal page idea. I will show you how to make a simple but unique background page for a junk journal with a couple of hidden tuck spots. 

If you want to watch the tutorial on how to make this page, then click on the video below:

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Love

Marieanne

The Artsie Crafter x