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Using Scraps to Make Base Journal Pages
Today is all about Using Scraps to Make Base Journal Pages. If you are like me you just might have an abundance of scraps. Finding ways to use those scraps is something I think about a lot! In this post I’ll share how I quickly use larger scraps to create Base Journal Pages that I’ll embellish later.
Using Scraps to Make Base Journal Pages Tutorial video will be live at 3:55 pm central standard time, March 24th on YouTube.
[youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ftd1yXNI4GY?feature=oembed&w=750&h=422]
When I have scraps left over from projects I put them in a basket. Then when I have time or if the basket gets full I will sort the scraps by color. Having the scraps sorted by color helps me when creating. If I know that I want a blue piece of paper then I’ll pull my blue bin and use those to create.
Grab a piece of paper for the base, this can be book pages, junk mail or even clean copy paper. It is your journal do what you want with what you have or can get. There are no rules in creating Junk Journals.
If you like the distressed edges look apply your favorite color. I like using Walnut Stain distress ink. In my opinion adding the dressed edges helps define the papers and make them look aged.
Lay out a few scraps on your base paper and see how those look together. My journal pages are 11 inches wide by 8.5 inches tall, when folded in half the pages measure 5.5 inches wide by 8.5 inches tall. Use this information to change up the look of the pages. Maybe part of a paper will share both sides of the page or only on the left or right.
Using Aleene’s tacky glue to attach the papers works best for me. The key is to use a small amount of glue and quickly use a bone folder or other tool to smooth the page and thus spreading the glue. It takes practice, so if the first ones don’t work, just keep smoothing and soon it will become easy for you.
Get creative when adhering the papers. Some can become pockets with very little effort!
The idea behind Using Scraps to Make Base Journal Pages with color grouped scraps is that it should come easy. Don’t over think how things are going down on your paper. I like to use the straight edges to layer the papers. Do feel free to put the paper down at angles, just cover the base paper with scraps anyway that feels and looks good to you!
Remember these are base journal pages. In the next steps some of these papers can be covered with writing space, pockets and embellishments. Again, don’t over think! In fact challenge yourself, set up a timer and work on creating pages for 10 minutes, or even an hour. When the time is up if you are struggling then stop, if you are having fun and have the time, keep creating!
Have fun using the scraps. When I get down to smaller scraps I’ll put that color batch aside and move on to other colorways. But save the smaller scraps, those can be used to make embellishments like I shared on March 17, 2025.
[youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k4hwD_yJhpI?feature=oembed&w=750&h=422]
Stay tuned for next week when I’ll show using the base pages with the embellishments to create finished journal pages.
Make sure to check out the Friendly Junk Journal People Facebook group. Of course, you are welcome to join the Friendly Junk Journal People Facebook group. The group is growing daily and we are a friendly group willing to help each other and encourage each other.
