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    I hope you enjoy this VERY chatty and very simple completely NO SEW junk journal tutorial made using a composition book. I know we all love to an easy and accessible junk journal tutorial! This tutorial is perfect for beginners! The supplies are very basic and easy to find at the dollar tree, craft stores, or Walmart. I love trying to keep things easy peasy, if you have any questions about how to make this journal just leave them in the comments below:) Happy Christmas crafting!
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  • @LeenieCee
    @LeenieCee 10 місяців тому +17

    I just found your channel after looking for junk journal tutorials where they aren't all brown and a bit too grungy for my taste. Anyway I loved this video and your style, thank you so much and I started my own journal whilst I was watching along 💌

  • @MercyCuenca
    @MercyCuenca 11 місяців тому +14

    The Strawberry Shortcake picture is EVERYTHING!!!

    • @thriftyday
      @thriftyday  11 місяців тому +2

      I love it too🍓

  • @regenawallace6356
    @regenawallace6356 День тому

    ❤️🌼🌸🌺🌻 I made some of these Christmas 2023 for 4 of my granddaughters. They loved them.

  • @cherylstevens9665
    @cherylstevens9665 11 місяців тому +30

    I prefer no sew and glue in all my books. The sewing looks nice, but I can live without it. Yours looks lovely.😊 and yes, I made it to the end; it was easy🍳

    • @thriftyday
      @thriftyday  11 місяців тому +1

      Aww thank you so much! and thank you so much fro watching😃

    • @linaleblanc8288
      @linaleblanc8288 11 місяців тому +1

      I'm the same way. I can take it, or leave it. But it really does look nice

    • @RenaMiller-u1v
      @RenaMiller-u1v 3 місяці тому

      Glue degrades over time due to heat and cold conditions and just simply the aging process stitching is much more permanent and durable.

    • @patriciacdurham6983
      @patriciacdurham6983 3 дні тому

      Me too 😁 although, when I get a machine I suspect I'll be obsessed with machine stitching 😂

  • @taleeayeary2495
    @taleeayeary2495 11 місяців тому +24

    Yes please show more tutorial for inside composition book ideas.

    • @thriftyday
      @thriftyday  11 місяців тому +2

      I work on the inside of these journals every week on my Patreon Lives🥰🥰🥰

  • @heartworkbyleslie
    @heartworkbyleslie 6 місяців тому +7

    I love this! With some old hymnal pages, it would be a great prayer journal!!

    • @creatingitonedayatatime
      @creatingitonedayatatime 6 місяців тому +4

      I was going to use mine as a scripture journal so I love the idea of using old hymnal pages. Thanks for that suggestion.

  • @pathepburn9900
    @pathepburn9900 26 днів тому

    Fabulous tutorial. I am 71 and just starting out with journaling. I love all of these simple ideas. Thankyou so much. 🙂💜💐🇬🇧

  • @DJ_Dutchess
    @DJ_Dutchess 5 місяців тому +2

    "Miss Rick Rack" 😂 The vintage beauty pageant we all need! 👑

  • @deedeeslife
    @deedeeslife 4 місяці тому +4

    I LOVE how you simplify the process. So many will make the same thing but make it seem daunting. And you also make sure to let us know that there are many options. Great video!

  • @connied3309
    @connied3309 10 місяців тому +4

    I love the fresh, clean, light-hearted look of your journals. They’re so fun. Another way to cover the front and back is with fabric, ironed on using Heat and Bond. The edges don’t ravel and the fabric takes on the feel of a cloth-bound book.
    Thanks for the inspiration. I’m going to look for some kids books when I make my candy-themed journal.

    • @meridithlevinson5814
      @meridithlevinson5814 10 місяців тому

      A candy-themed journal is such a fun idea!

    • @thriftyday
      @thriftyday  10 місяців тому

      oh how fun a candy theme journal!!!

  • @joanjoan28honey
    @joanjoan28honey 18 днів тому

    Wow absolutely love the NO SEW🤣 I too have a sewing machine but it’s too much work for me 🙋🏾‍♀️🤣 I love how you added the cloth trim. I have some of my mom who passed in 2021 clothes and I plan to make a journal using some of her clothes and I will probably use some of her costume jewelry to make a charm. I truly enjoy your videos and thanks for sharing.❤

  • @kimbarton9663
    @kimbarton9663 25 днів тому

    I really like a no see too.

  • @sandra-di6ry
    @sandra-di6ry 4 місяці тому +4

    I love this video!! I do not sew anymore! I am loving junk journaling though!! Just needed ideas for junk journals that do not have to be sewn!!

  • @AliceGallagher-u8l
    @AliceGallagher-u8l 2 місяці тому +1

    I do like the no sew journals because I'm not a sewer and I don't want to miss out! I love the composition book idea

  • @shansdiary.
    @shansdiary. Місяць тому +1

    I am such a BIG BIG BIG paper crafter/junk journal person. I always loved it but the only problem was i had no idea how to make one out of the composition books lying around my house. And i’m NOT someone for sewing😅 So this tutorial seriously helped out! I’m so happy and im also going to pick up some lace from a shop nearby. There’s a lot of charms and stuff there available for junk journals. I also love how i can adjust the pictures to my taste. Thanks a lot!❤❤

  • @csanchez1020
    @csanchez1020 11 місяців тому +3

    I was excited when I saw this tutorial. I love how you go old school with tape and staples.

    • @thriftyday
      @thriftyday  11 місяців тому

      Awww thank you so much!!

  • @maryalexis7328
    @maryalexis7328 11 місяців тому +3

    You do not need a tiny attacher. They are over rated! Love your creative journal.

    • @thriftyday
      @thriftyday  11 місяців тому +1

      OH OK! IM on the fence for sure:))

  • @CissyPantsCrafts
    @CissyPantsCrafts 5 місяців тому +2

    Glad to know you use the friends of the library sales. I'm a volunteer for two friends groups in Los Angeles library system. I rescue so many of the vintage books with plans to create journals or find someone who would love them to create a journal with. As you know, at some point, the books might just get tossed. I'd rather see them used for journal making.

  • @michellewegrzyn4532
    @michellewegrzyn4532 4 години тому

    I love this too. Thank you.

  • @jeanzaebst8605
    @jeanzaebst8605 Місяць тому

    LOVE THIS!! I think I’m going to make a BOHO journal in this style! I actually used to use composition notebooks for journaling, staying on track etc, but they weren’t jazzied up like yours!🤪 But now…. lol I’m going to make one!! Awesome! TFS!😘

  • @jonibanks2248
    @jonibanks2248 13 днів тому

    I am so excited this is something I am capable of doing. Can’t wait to do this tonight. Thank you Leah

  • @robbiekline531
    @robbiekline531 Місяць тому

    Just started watching your videos. Watched the sew then the no sew. Loved your ideas! Very pretty ♥️

  • @valerieb8006
    @valerieb8006 21 день тому

    Beautiful journal! I use a composition notebook for scripture writing but have never thought of decorating it. I'm excited! Thanks so much for showing your process!🌼

  • @cherylknight1591
    @cherylknight1591 Місяць тому

    Had fun working on mine with you. Love love!

  • @lou9247
    @lou9247 23 дні тому

    Loved it. And would love a tutorial on filling the journal too.

  • @sherylyoung5814
    @sherylyoung5814 4 місяці тому +2

    Thanks for showing us your process! So creative!

  • @yonwife5879
    @yonwife5879 5 днів тому

    I’ve just jumped over from one of your other videos. ( what is a junk planner.) these are amazing, thank you so much.

  • @PM_1937
    @PM_1937 Місяць тому

    Love this tutorial. Had no idea how to make one and love this no-sew version. Thank you for sharing.

  • @thankfulmomof2
    @thankfulmomof2 4 місяці тому +1

    My 80 year old mom started me into junk journaling. We love your videos! We both tried making the "perfect" junk journals but these composition ones are so "freeing" and much easier to make than the sewn...and we love your style! When you have time--would you please show us your "thought process" with the adorable pictures you choose for the journal covers--and the journal cover with the red frame. Did you paint the frame? How do you find the perfect pic to fit in the frame? I love how you create a theme for your books! The pictures you find are so adorable for your book covers! Thank you for these videos! Going to thumbs up each one I watch! Love them! Thank you!!! ❤❤❤❤❤

    • @thankfulmomof2
      @thankfulmomof2 4 місяці тому

      I just found your part 2! Thank you!!!!!

  • @marilynsutherland5079
    @marilynsutherland5079 4 місяці тому +1

    I love it I’m not a sew person so I love that. Thank you for the ideas. 😊

  • @LovinDebsFit50s
    @LovinDebsFit50s 11 місяців тому +1

    Made it to the end. 🩷 I painted a composition book cover with black gesso, I’m going to paint flowers on it and add a little title cover thingy. 🌺🌸🌺

    • @thriftyday
      @thriftyday  11 місяців тому +1

      oh I bet that will be beautiful!!

  • @denisecollins7698
    @denisecollins7698 14 днів тому

    Thanks for the tutorial 🎉 I love it!!! I have started one for myself 😄

  • @sandy_521lakestreet
    @sandy_521lakestreet 11 місяців тому +1

    Ali Express has tons of the flower border!!!! And so cheap❤!

  • @RowdyFairyDesigns
    @RowdyFairyDesigns 11 місяців тому +3

    Thank you I prefer no sew and I adore how this looks

    • @thriftyday
      @thriftyday  11 місяців тому

      wonderful and thanks for watching!

  • @terrystephenson8253
    @terrystephenson8253 11 місяців тому +3

    This is "no sew" cute! My grand daughter (8) would love to make one with me. Thank you for adding another craft to my list of "Gotta Dos!" Lol

    • @thriftyday
      @thriftyday  11 місяців тому

      aww thank you for watching! So happy you like it😃

  • @kiraburr6856
    @kiraburr6856 3 місяці тому

    I love how the yellow rick rack matches so perfectly with the cover yellow flowers and looks great with the back cover as well. I am also a mismatched girlie for sure, both with my journals and my clothes ;)

  • @janevincent7103
    @janevincent7103 Місяць тому

    Yes, the T. Holtz stapler does take smaller stables. I use both of my staplers. XOJANE I love this JJ. I even have a notebook like yours and will definitely try this bcause it looks so cool. XOJANE

  • @Kat-g4x6k
    @Kat-g4x6k 9 днів тому

    So glad to have found you! This is just what I needed to get started with what I have. Thank you. Made it to the end. Subbed.

  • @marypanich9880
    @marypanich9880 Місяць тому

    Hi! I just found this tutorial and it got me up and making my own. I had the composition notebook for months but never got to doing anything. Now I am almost done putting it together. I am looking forward to a fun year of glue and collage! I am trying to use up my supplies. This will use up almost all of my old washi! Thanks so much for this tutorial!

  • @nathanielhelvenston8068
    @nathanielhelvenston8068 21 день тому

    Fabulous!! Thank you for sharing !! I feel inspired ❤

  • @headhunter6668
    @headhunter6668 11 місяців тому +1

    So happy I found this. I want to combine a bullet journal with my junk journal and wasn't quite sure how it would work out but now I can't wait to get started. THANK YOU!! FYI: watched it twice😅

    • @thriftyday
      @thriftyday  11 місяців тому +1

      aww yay!! Love hearing it and thank you for watching!!

  • @faymeowsiumo
    @faymeowsiumo 11 місяців тому +1

    I really love your pink duct tape😊I like to use clear tape to add extra pages too

  • @Gothlite-i1l
    @Gothlite-i1l 20 днів тому

    Staples can be colored with Sharpies or some other permanent marker. Color them while they are still bunched together, then put the strip of staples in the stapler, and off you go.

  • @crystalwaddell537
    @crystalwaddell537 11 місяців тому +3

    I'd love to see a part 2 with pages!

    • @thriftyday
      @thriftyday  11 місяців тому

      I work on the inside on my Patreon LIVES every Tuesday 🥰

  • @nguinn1989
    @nguinn1989 26 днів тому

    Hi, im new to junk journaling and Loved this no sew tutorial it is beautiful, will be my go to 🌻

  • @christinestewart8951
    @christinestewart8951 4 місяці тому

    Yes I would like to see more of the videos

  • @yomamadawg365
    @yomamadawg365 7 місяців тому +2

    I love the no sew journal!! So pretty and easy!!

  • @juanitamattick7451
    @juanitamattick7451 7 місяців тому +1

    First time I saw you and I love your journal. I will make a no sew myself....thanks so much for the great Easy easy way to make a super cute book😊🎉

  • @Luellen.24
    @Luellen.24 11 місяців тому +1

    Love no sew. Love Rebecca Hoot. She set me free with journal making and such! She taught me to understand that nothing is perfect and there are no mistakes in crafting. Great video!! 💖

    • @thriftyday
      @thriftyday  11 місяців тому

      Oh that's wonderful! Love her and her channel so much!!

  • @jennyor867
    @jennyor867 2 місяці тому +1

    Me gusto el video, me susbcribi, y le di dedito arriba. Muy bonito y sencillo. gracias.

  • @ravenofthewild
    @ravenofthewild 3 місяці тому

    Thanks. Love the look of sewing but I have an injury making sewing painful and I suck at it too 😂.
    Getting back to paper crafting after years of being unable to so love these refreshers. In gratitude 🎉

  • @deborayarin4562
    @deborayarin4562 11 місяців тому +1

    The journal is very cute, I love it, beautiful. I like the glue junk journal. Congratulations.

  • @laurakovach743
    @laurakovach743 11 місяців тому +1

    Tiny attachment staples by Tim Holtz are definitely smaller than standard. I use both. Love this video.

  • @julieormsby
    @julieormsby Місяць тому

    Thank you so much. I don't have a sewing machine so this is perfect.

  • @susansmithey5317
    @susansmithey5317 11 місяців тому +1

    I’ve made a couple of composition book journals on my own without watching any tutorials. I’ve learned so many new things here. I especially love washi taped edges and adding in pages with clear tape. Thank you

    • @thriftyday
      @thriftyday  11 місяців тому

      oh how wonderful!! Makes me so happy to hear:)) Thanks for watching Susan 😊

  • @kellybianco6377
    @kellybianco6377 7 місяців тому +1

    Love this video. I am just starting junk journaling, and I was so overwhelmed. This video really helped me. Thank you so much. I would love for you to make more videos like this one.

  • @curli-lettey4319
    @curli-lettey4319 7 місяців тому +1

    These are nice ideas, especially the trim.

  • @kevinkelley4675
    @kevinkelley4675 16 годин тому

    Love It😊❤

  • @leiam7964
    @leiam7964 24 дні тому

    I really did love this tutorial.

  • @tammykriskie2233
    @tammykriskie2233 11 місяців тому +1

    I absolutely love your No Sew Journal.
    The book pages are cute and I love how you did the edges with washi tape and really like the ruffle trim.
    I have to make one of these.
    Thank You for sharing ❤
    Have a Blessed week 💕🌷

    • @thriftyday
      @thriftyday  11 місяців тому

      So happy you like it!! Thank you so much for watching!

  • @denisejhant9216
    @denisejhant9216 4 місяці тому

    This tutorial is wonderful!! Thank you very much!

  • @TheDeniseboyd
    @TheDeniseboyd 27 днів тому

    I love it! Thank you so much❤❤

  • @Beverlylovespaper
    @Beverlylovespaper 11 місяців тому +1

    I really am starting to get your style of journaling now after watching this one! So cute. And, I haven't learned to sew yet as a Newby. I just bought a sewing machine. I really do love this! Tfs

    • @thriftyday
      @thriftyday  11 місяців тому

      oh im os happy to hear that! Its a really fun and relaxed way to create:))

  • @maryloucharron111
    @maryloucharron111 18 днів тому

    Hi! Just found u from New Hampshire!!!

  • @csexton3421
    @csexton3421 Місяць тому

    I love this!! All the others I have seen are too complicated for me and I love working with paper like this. Thank you for this video. Now, I think I can make a junk journal LOL!!

  • @hopefoux5711
    @hopefoux5711 11 місяців тому +1

    Love it & Yes please do a part 2💕
    I love Rebecca Hoot!!!!

    • @thriftyday
      @thriftyday  11 місяців тому +1

      Isn't Rebecca the best?? Will do for sure!

  • @linaleblanc8288
    @linaleblanc8288 11 місяців тому +3

    I LOVE how you use all the different trims and ribbons. It just adds so much ❤

    • @thriftyday
      @thriftyday  11 місяців тому +1

      Aww thank you! I love making journals easy and fun!!

  • @rhondabastian9693
    @rhondabastian9693 4 місяці тому

    I just found you! This is so exciting…I’m gonna do a Halloween one…I’ll share once it’s complete. Thank you for your easy to follow instructions!

  • @mell5778
    @mell5778 11 місяців тому +1

    I love it!!!! I am gonne start this week to make my own!!! O and part 2 is always nice! 🎉

  • @1888starz
    @1888starz 11 місяців тому +1

    You're so fun to watch and listen too. Love your no sew idea and it is soooo cute. Thanks for sharing.

  • @kari97632
    @kari97632 11 місяців тому

    Love this. I love the idea of using duct tape on spine, washi on the pages and the no sew ruffled trim. Can't wait to see part 2.

  • @patriciacambria6414
    @patriciacambria6414 11 місяців тому +10

    Love to see part 2 ! The journal is so colorful !

    • @thriftyday
      @thriftyday  11 місяців тому +5

      Sounds great! I will do an part 2 for sure:)

    • @LuvsSno
      @LuvsSno 10 місяців тому +3

      ​@@thriftydayis part 2 available now

  • @eloisehuckstep1057
    @eloisehuckstep1057 10 місяців тому +1

    Yes we are going to have a cousins day to make a no sew journals we can’t wait

  • @franceskestel3688
    @franceskestel3688 Місяць тому

    I loved the cover.. I have been covering composition books as my reading journal but I have never added pages. I have pasted scrapbook paper on the pages that served as separators.

  • @barbarafunk8767
    @barbarafunk8767 11 місяців тому

    I totally agree with no sew journals are the best way to go for me. Yes I will plan on using this tutorial.

    • @thriftyday
      @thriftyday  11 місяців тому

      So happy to hear and thank you!

  • @Casey_Cp
    @Casey_Cp 8 місяців тому

    Very very pretty ❤️

  • @hollomantyler
    @hollomantyler 3 місяці тому

    Loved how easy this was. I watch all of your tutorials till the end! Love your journals, All of them!

  • @christinebeutner1
    @christinebeutner1 8 місяців тому

    AMEN! I love this and LOVE NO SEW! yes, I'd love to see how to / how YOU add to the front

  • @constancekimmel6847
    @constancekimmel6847 9 місяців тому +1

    No sew is a great quick journal. Thanks.

  • @kimberlymcv8408
    @kimberlymcv8408 5 місяців тому

    So cute I need to try ruffle

  • @jenharvey8749
    @jenharvey8749 11 місяців тому +1

    I love this journal - so pretty, Thanks for sharing 💕

    • @thriftyday
      @thriftyday  11 місяців тому

      You are so kind and thank you!!!

  • @estelasteele1173
    @estelasteele1173 11 місяців тому

    Love this way of making a composition book look "fancy". This would be a great project for the grandchildren.

    • @thriftyday
      @thriftyday  11 місяців тому

      so happy you like it😊 It would be perfect for the kiddos:))

  • @rosecanary1000
    @rosecanary1000 10 місяців тому

    Thank you! I don't have a sewing machine so this is a perfect project for me and it's so easy & fun to make.

  • @KarolinaPetursdottir
    @KarolinaPetursdottir 6 місяців тому

    Beautiful ❤you are just missing Rainbow Brite, She-Ra and My little pony and then it would be my childhood 😊

  • @erlyne0
    @erlyne0 5 місяців тому

    Not sure how I missed this one when you first posted it, but happy I found it! :o)

  • @loripinard3280
    @loripinard3280 3 місяці тому

    ty. just found your channel and this is a fun no sew option!

  • @darthtraya8305
    @darthtraya8305 11 місяців тому

    This is great. Thanks. Would love to see more no sew. Especially how you use this as a planner.

  • @AlisaJGreen
    @AlisaJGreen 6 місяців тому

    I definitely will be trying this!!❤❤

  • @lanetamorris2784
    @lanetamorris2784 4 місяці тому

    Omg! You are my spirit twin 🤗💖🍓🍰✨ I love love strawberry shortcake, Care Bears, rainbow brite 😄 our crafty styles are pretty much the same. I LOVE TRIM! lol Love this no sew JJ, so much so I made one today! I am happy to have found your channel. 🤗 TYFS hugs 💖

  • @kayjosephineporteous444
    @kayjosephineporteous444 24 дні тому

    Hi kk from rotorua nz ❤ your composition book ideas very colourful an just get on with it right kia ora

  • @kaseykylie8606
    @kaseykylie8606 4 місяці тому

    Made it to end and ❤

  • @rowiegrl
    @rowiegrl 8 місяців тому

    Love how fast the no sew comes together, I try to have a stash of sewn ruffles but hate dragging my sewing machine out each time. I add washi to my edges too, I think it looks so pretty and adds something special. I also love ric rac I haven’t added it to any covers -that I can remember, but I will on my next c.notebook. Yours came out lovely 😊 tfs 💖

  • @TheValSim
    @TheValSim 4 місяці тому

    I'm new to this and I am so in love with your no sew. I'm not started yet. I have some books and am waiting for my Temu to come in to start. Thank you for the no sew. I cannot see well and cannot sew. Thank you for this video!

  • @DawnConnor-n4r
    @DawnConnor-n4r 5 місяців тому

    Love this journal!! I love composition notebooks and at back2school time you can get 2 for a dollar!!

    • @DawnConnor-n4r
      @DawnConnor-n4r 5 місяців тому

      I don't own a sewing machine so I have to glue and staple everything!!

    • @thriftyday
      @thriftyday  5 місяців тому

      best time to buy!! I totally agree:))

  • @boosmimi2
    @boosmimi2 4 місяці тому

    I’m a new subscriber, and I love this tutorial!! I need to make one of these!

  • @kimwilder545
    @kimwilder545 4 місяці тому

    I am new to your channel and I have to say, I’ve watched a LOT of channels, and you are by a mile, the BEST! You make it so enjoyable to watch, no fluff and so easy to learn!! Your ideas are so me, and I am so happy, I found your channel!! Thank you so much for giving us such GREAT creativity!!! God Bless!!😁

  • @adrianesilva1300
    @adrianesilva1300 9 днів тому

    Amazing ❤

  • @cindyhutto2614
    @cindyhutto2614 11 місяців тому

    Awesome journal. I am new to your video’s. I am really enjoying them. I am also a big fan of Rebecca Hoot!

  • @goprettymama
    @goprettymama 9 місяців тому

    I love your choice of colorful papers. Beautiful job.

  • @kayrichardson2520
    @kayrichardson2520 11 місяців тому

    Love love love the no sew journal!! I want to make one right away!!!! ❤❤❤ TY!!!!