What is the best thread for binding junk journals?
Since I’ve been on this Junk Journal adventure the following question is asked a lot. What is the best thread for binding junk journals? This post will share what is the best thread that I
Choosing Needles for Book Binding
Let’s talk about Choosing Needles for Book Binding. Many people ask me what kind of needle to use when binding journals or junk journals. Today I’ll share a few ideas to help you get started.
See the video on Choosing Needles for Book Binding for a visual of the needles.
Normally I purchase my book binding needles
Info about awls for book binding
What is an Awl and Info about awls for book binding. Having the perfect tool really does make a difference. When you have a tool that helps you with a project it really makes it easier.
What is an Awl? It is a small pointed tool used for piercing holes. In our case, it is for piercing holes in paper and a book cover for journals.
Not all awls are alike. In the video Info about awls for
Christmas Junk Journal Page
Today I’m sharing How to make a Christmas Junk Journal Page. Using digital images from TsunamiRose – Christmas List Ephemera Pack, vintage hymnal page, ribbon and more.
Each month the Friendly Junk Journal People Facebook group has
How to make Christmas Rosettes
Another element to share from the Golden Christmas Journals. How to make Christmas Rosettes. Sharing my tips on making some fun embellishments for your junk journal or for a greeting card or other projects you might want to make. Ooh, how about a
How to make a Christmas Journal Charm
Still working on a Christmas Junk Journal. Today I’m sharing How to make a Christmas Journal Charm. Using beads and charms with some ribbon I share how to make a Christmas themed journal charm.
How to make a Christmas Journal Charm supply list.
- Round Nose Pliers – I use two pairs.
- The chain can be any color, you just want the rings big enough to attach jump rings through. 1.5 inches of chain
- 3/4 inch Lobster Clasp or 20mm
- Jump rings – I found a kit on Amazon that has a ton of different sizes.
- Charms and items to add to chains
- Ribbon – I used four different colors, it’s what I had. 😉
- Fiskar Scissors
Tutorial Video – How to make a Christmas Journal Charm.
When making this Christmas Journal Charm I
How to make a cover for Christmas Junk Journal
Start playing the Christmas music. lol Today I’m sharing How to make a cover for Christmas Junk Journal. Using Fabric, Cardstock, Calico Collage journal kit – Golden Christmas along with my sewing machine I share How to make a cover for
Paint Envelopes for Junk Journals
Do you have some papers that you want to alter? Then today’s post How to Paint Envelopes for Junk Journals is perfect for you. Using pages from an old book, acrylic craft paint and some glitter glue I alter paper to make fun envelopes. It’s
How to sew lace trim on Junk Journal Pages
Time for Christmas projects. Today I’m sharing How to sew lace trim on Junk Journal Pages for the Christmas Junk Journal I’m making. The pages are from the Golden Christmas journal kit from Calico Collage.
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