My Handmade 2022 Christmas Junk Journal Part 1

Every year I like to make myself a Christmas Journal to record the events covering the entire month of December up to New Year's Day. So, I thought I'd show you how I made my journal as I think it's a great project for someone who hasn't made a journal before and would like to start. 

Most of the decorated papers and images in this journal, were designed, drawn and hand painted by me. I wanted to create a personal journal that was unique and reflected my personal style. It was a lot of fun to make and I will probably create more decorated papers and ephemera for the journals I make in the future. 

Christmas Journal Cover Front

The cover is made from Christmas fabric. The ribbon closure is some cheap Christmas ribbon I bought from the discount store. It was coated in starch so, I washed it to get rid of the stiffness and was soft enough to work as a closure.

Christmas Journal Cover Back

The side pocket on the inside cover was made from some wrapping paper. 

Envelope for front side pocket - so you can write your letter from santa.

Autumn Leaves flip up with two tiny pockets behind.

Blue Christmas page with bottom pocket and Silver Bells journal card.

Red bubble page o the centre spread - stencil was made from a sheet of bubble wrap. 

A Trio of Pockets on the front of the centre spread.

Giant Xmas Tree Pamphlet with journal papers on back, in a side pocket with three Christmas flowers.

A green check side pocket and a trio of pockets with a Xmas tree cutout.

Church Doors - open the doors to reveal a trio of journal panels. 

Below, is a Triple Flip-out page with a ribbon closure

A trio of torn pockets made from handmade painted papers

A Belly Band - stack of hannd-painted Christmas presents 

Thanks for visiting! It was a fun project. 

Have a Happy, Crafty Day.

The Artsie Crafter xxx.