Paper Craft Workshop

  Junk journals are perfect for incorporating reused and upcycled materials . These items add texture, personality, and nostalgia to your pages Today we are going to go on a bit of a treasure hunt. As a junk journal artist, I am always on the lookout for things that I can recycle in my junk journals. If you like junk journals as I do or are thinking about getting into this version of paper crafting, you may just turn into a bit of a hoarder. Not in a bad sense, but you may find yourself searching for things that you can save from your local landfill. Junk Journal have become so popular in the world of papercrafts. The reason that paper crafters love them is that they can create artful pages while recycling "junk" into something new and creative. It is a journal that holds you recycled materials, thoughts and memories.  This is a part of paper crafting where you just need a little glue or tape, plus the stuff you have saved to do some custom, low-cost projects. Grab yourself ...

Are you a collector of all things paper? If you are a paper crafter like me. then more than likely you hoard those little bits of pretty paper that you just cannot toss in the rubbish bin.  Do you find yourself looking at the mail every day and think about how you could use the stuff you throw away like envelopes and catalogs? Do you care about the environment and want to make a difference when it comes to using the stuff that you have? If you answered yes to one or more of these questions, then you may be a junk journalist and not even know it! Here is what we are talking about today: What is a junk journal? What kinds of junk journals are there? What kinds of stuff can I use in my junk journal? How do I store the stuff that I save? How do I bind a junk journal? How Do I create a junk journal? What can I add to my junk journal? What Is A Junk Journal Simply put, a junk journal is a collection of creative junk put together in a book format. The journal can be one that you create yo...

  In its basic form, a junk journal is a journal created from things that would otherwise be thrown away. It is a journal where you can record your thoughts and ideas on any number of subjects. It often has large areas where you can write your thoughts and feelings. Beyond all that, the junk journal is a piece of custom art created by you. You can even use this type of journal as a planner too. You can get free junk journal pages on the internet for free or at a low cost. You can also create a junk journal from scratch using things like cereal boxes and junk cardboard. You can also recycle old books to create a junk journal. You can use it as an everyday journal. You can collect thoughts, ideas, and things from your everyday life. You can use it as a planner . Create to-do lists, birthday and anniversary lists, calendar lists, and more. Add your own decor and embellishments and you have a planner that is unique as you are. You can make your journal just a place to record your thou...

 Collages For Junk And Art Journals You can create a collage from a picture in a magazine, book, or catalog, This is a wonderful recycling project that can be made mostly with things that you probably have on hand. One of the best places to find illustrations for your collages are old books or magazines that you can often find in thrift and second-hand stores. Not only can you use illustrations, but also writing and interesting papers. Mix your illustrations with scrap papers that you have saved.  Consider using washi tape as an embellishment to hold some images down.  This technique is so relaxing and enjoyable. With only a few supplies, you can create a one-of-a-kind piece of artwork. Create these pages with either magazine images or decorative napkins.  Make Sure You Have A Sturdy Canvas Before you get started with your collage, You want to make sure that you have a sturdy canvas to place your collage on. So consider the page that you have chosen. If the paper is ...