Making a Junk Journal with Aiyana

Have you ever wanted to make a junk journal? Well, I just made one with my niece and remembered to film it. There are some portions that didn't get filmed, but I still think this is a good one to follow along with if you're interested in making your own.

She piled 10 pieces of paper on top of each other and then folded them to create our signatures.  At that point, I used a sewing machine to keep them attached. Basically sewed right down the fold.

Luckily we found some upholstery thread to use to bind them into the cover. The cover was a box that held a frame. It was the perfect size thickness. 

I used a piece of scrap cardboard to create a template to drill the holes. You can see this on the video.

You can always ask questions too!

Check out the journal that Aiyana and I created with limited supplies. (I was at my sisters' and used items from her sewing room!)

TGIF; Thankful Friday #401

 

Hi there and happy Friday. It's another week to be thankful. I was reminded that I skipped a week and guess what, I almost forgot another one.

This week I'm thankful for being home and enjoying our new furniture. We bought a new couch, love seat and recliner. But the thing I'm mostly thankful for is that our whole family fills them up. We've been watching the Olympics and it's been nice rooting for the young athletes as they compete for medals.

What about you? What are you thankful for this week? Leave me a comment!

Docraft Cut and Emboss Hop; Jenlee Schoolcraft

I'm participating in a YouTube hop featuring Docrafts Cut and Embossed folders from Jenlee Schoolcraft website. Be sure to follow the hop, comment and complete the form (link below) for a chance to win $50 gift certificate to the Jenlee Schoolcraft website! 

Here's my card:

What I did: it took me a little bit to figure out the Sizzix sandwich but it was definitely worth it! This image is gorgeous! I decided to keep it plain and really add the colors to the air balloon. 

And of course the wow factor of the shaker!

My video:

YouTube Hop Playlist:

After watching and commenting on the four videos, complete and submit this form:  https://forms.gle/DJjihhsvd5v42GMu5

The form must be completed and submitted by February 26, 2026 and winner will be announced on the 27th.

If you're interested in high quality new and used products at low prices, check out the Jenleeschoolcraft website and use my name, Dorlene, for 10% off!

https://www.jenleeschoolcraft.com

Patterned Paper: Clouds of Hope from Seguras Crafts

Guest Designer on the Scrapbooking The Day Away Website; Week Two

Hi there, I'm a guest design team member on the Scrapbooking The Day Away website and there are some fabulous sketches there.

This week's sketch:

And my layout:

I was really excited about this sketch because it allowed me to use lots of scraps. I bought a beer themed collection years ago when we did a 60th birthday party for my hubby and still had lots of scraps. I pretty much used them all for this layout. There are four different patterned papers on this one layout. 

I added white mats a few places to settle the eyes a little but I think the rest looks great! I hope you agree.

Check out my process video to see how this was put together and to get a few little paper saving tips so you can use those scraps!

Be sure to join the free membership on the STDA website. There is a free and a pay subscription available. Of course you get so much more with the paid subscription and it is totally worth it!

Canvas Painting; Graffiti Hearts

Watch as I create a fun, bright and hopefully a little grungy canvas that is full of hearts. These hearts are different colors and sizes and really great!

I created this for my oldest granddaughter and because she loves purple, I really tried to add as much as possible.

What do you think? Do you like it?

Rainbow Crush YT Hop; Red

Welcome to Rainbow Crush – a Social Media hop where we share projects that feature a color of the rainbow each month! This hop is hosted by Tara on her Facebook Group.  Anyone is welcome to play along.  This hop takes place on the  2nd Wednesday of the month!  The color for February is red!

You can sign for the next month’s hop over on the The Paper Snob Community Facebook group: 

https://www.facebook.com/groups/thepapersnobcommunity/

The challenge color is perfect for these photos I have of our 49er Superbowl Party in 2024.

I used two different sketches from Scrapping the Day Away and lots of red.

More pictures:

The two footballs were the negative from a project that I completed before. I just had a feeling that I would use them for something. I thought about adding a back layer, but for this layout, I felt like it looked fine without one.

I know this side looks a little plain, but I actually like it. I may go back and add some journaling strips, but I'm not sure.

The three patterned papers are 4x6.

Here is the YOUTUBE PLAYLIST for this hop! All the videos in one place!

https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLCfSqErOPJooq6mP4JFm_bkwtpLnpv6pO

Take a moment to watch all the participants' YouTube videos. Here's mine:

Glue Book; Junk Journal Spread

I've mentioned before that my junk journal is a combination of all sorts of things. This spread is probably considered Glue Book style. 

I received some cookies from my birthday twin (ex-coworker that we share birthdays with) when he visited Costa Rica. I did not expect the gift so that was a nice treat in itself (yes, pun intended!)

I basically just glued the wrappers to the pages in the JJ. Once that was completed, I added a little journaling by pulling out these vellum "post-it" notes and some vellum round stickers.

I wasn't sure how I was going to add the information, so I considered adding a flap with some washi tape or regular tape but then I remembered I had these vellum options.

So fun! I love that I was able to add details without covering up the wrappers!

I did find out that you can actually purchase these treats at Walmart. The next time I go, I'm going to have to take a better look at their cookies.

Be sure to watch the process video: