Tutorial - Making A Junk Journal From Start To Finish

 

I thought I would show you another way to make a junk journal from start to finish. I do have a few different version on my channel's Beginner Junk Journal Ideas playlist. However, this version is a new one I wanted to try, and thought I would make it from start to finish. 

Here is what you will need: Cereal boxes, paper of your choice, glue, packing tape. 

I show you how to make this hardcover version. Remember you can use whatever papers you choose. I enjoy using digitals because I can print out as much or as little as I want, and they usually come with some great ephemera pieces, like the digitals I used in this video.

You will add a flip pocket to the inside cover.

You will learn how to stitch your pages in the cover for a hidden stitch style. 

You will have a completed Junk Journal at the end of the video. 

Tools and materials used in the video:

- Cereal box cardboard - Your chosen papers for the covers (inside and out) - Your chosen journal pages - Packing tape 2 inch - A link to similar one to what I used see my fave amazon supplies. - Tacky glue - does not warp paper - links to the glue on my fave amazon supplies. - Thread (crochet, embroidery,….) - Needle - Awl - Paperclips - Paper trimmer (optional) - Scissors

Cover pieces cut at 8 3/4" x 6" - Need 2 pieces

Spine cut at 8 3/4" x 1" - I used 2 pieces but you can use 1.

I hope you enjoy this tutorial. Check out my YouTube channel for more ideas and inspiration. 

Have fun crafting!

Liz

Hinged Mini Album Tutorial

 

I was so inspired to make this super easy and fun little mini album. It has so many possibilities! I shared the tutorial on my channel. 

In the video I show you how to make one and we start the decorating process. Love it so far!!

I am also working on the next video finishing the embellishments and starting on the one that will be more vintage themed. 

Hope you find some inspiration!

Liz

Stationery Boxes - Tutorial and More to share!

I've been busy putting together my stationery bento boxes. I had a few orders that I was working on and now they are ready to go out. 

I shared a video before showing you some of the items that I added to my boxes. I had fun putting it all together, including making the box that the ephemera is going in!

I have a sampler of gorgeous paper textures and colours.

Handmade mini boxes loaded with a variety of ephemera, like die cuts, mini tags, shapes, etc. 

I also added a tag with some textiles, like hand torn ribbon - I love how soft it is.

For this and more creative ideas, see my channel or instagram for more shares.

Happy Crafting!

Liz

Secret Journaling Spots - Ideas Journal

 Interactive pockets and secret journaling. 

I wanted to show you how to make a secret journaling space, that is also a nice decoration to your journal pages. So easy to make. I also show you a cute interactive pocket that you can make with leftover scraps. This and many more tutorials on my channel. 

The first project is an interactive pocket. So fun to make and you don't need many supplies to make it. 

I show you how to make this in the video tutorial on my YouTube channel. The next project is also one of my faves. 

In the video I made the version with the doily, but you can always add another element to make it just as fun. Also in case you don't have a doily. :-) 

 Happy Crafting!

Liz

Swap Penpal Search

In my last video I mentioned that I wanted to add a few more swap friends to my ever growing list. I am looking for crafters interested in swapping with me! 

This time I am looking for some specific items. Here are the details: I am currently looking for swap friends that could share items from the following scrapbooking collections with me: Maggie Holmes and Paige Evans. I am looking for stickers, embellishments, chipboard pieces, cut-apart, plus other goodies from these collections that I might not be aware of! I would love some from the marigold and heritage collections. Please note that I do not have these items to swap, this is what I am looking to receive in the swaps. 

If you are familiar with my work, you know that I enjoy making a variety of happy mail pieces. I will be sending something that I make and / or some of my fave ephemera, etc. Check out the playlist on my YouTube channel for some snail Mail ideas! 

If you are interested in being one of my new swap friends, send me an email and let me know what you have to swap. Your mail does not have to be large, it can be sent in a standard size envelope, to save on postage. 

I am open to swapping internationally!! You can email me at Contact@lizthepaperproject.com.

Happy Crafting!

Liz

Mother's Day Project Ideas

 

My latest project is so fun for a Mother's Day DIY. You can make a similar album using items you may already have at home. I will leave a link to a video where I show you how you can make something similar.

I had so much fun putting this together. I have a video on my channel showing you some of the items I used.

I'm still working on making something fun with that little teapot box. How adorable is that??

I also love that flower die, and how lovely it looks on my quick handmade card! I love it when something works out so well on a project.

Here is the video where I share this project.

Here is one of the videos where I show you a tutorial making a similar album, I hope you enjoy making one!

Happy Crafting!

Liz

Love Of Mini Journals

I have had a love of making mini journals for such a long time. There is something about making something tiny to look just like a regular sized one journal.

I have made several of them over the years and each time, it’s such an enjoyable project. Making the tiny ephemera and embellishments to go into them is so fun.

Check out my micro mini journals playlist on my YouTube channel 😊

Happy Crafting!

Liz 

One Page Projects

 

Using up my book pages to make new projects is one of my fave things to do. I love repurposing these book pages. 

I show you how to make 3 different styles in my video. You will find this and more ideas on my YouTube channel: Liz The Paper Project.

I enjoyed making these, using up my left over paper bits from other crafty projects.

Happy Crafting!

Liz

A New Ephemera Pack Project

 I am so happy with how this pen-pal / snail mail ephemera pack has come out. I made digitals to go with it. I think it makes for such a cute ready to make / send pack. 

I wanted a little French fashion, some textile inspiration and I also made these cute fabric swatch cards to go with it. You can find the digitals I used in my shop. If you happen to make some, please tag me #lizthepaperpaproject so that I can see your creations!!

Happy Crafting!

Liz

On My Desk

 

Working on some inspiration items!

Some new items in the shop. 

A video coming soon to my YouTube channel, where I show you how to do some secret writing! Shhh. 

Have a creative day!

Liz