Make a NO-SEW junk journal with this easy hinge binding method (step-by-step for beginners)
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- Опубліковано 5 лют 2025
- Learn how to make a no-sew junk journal with this easy hinge binding method, perfect for beginners! This tutorial will take you step-by-step through the process of creating a journal that you can use to write, draw, and collage in.
Materials needed:
✅ Your choice of paper for the pages and hinge
✅ Cardboard/plastic packaging/cereal box for the cover
✅ Scissors and glue
✅ Washi tape/sellotape (optional)
Tips:
🌸 For a more durable journal, use heavier paper for the cover.
🌸 Be sure to line up the pages carefully when gluing them to the hinge.
🌸 You can use washi tape or sellotape to reinforce the binding, if desired.
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Decorate the clear cover of this journal with me! 👉🏻 ua-cam.com/video/YbG1tKiwoTo/v-deo.htmlsi=zKTQAhhD63xGlJe6
I think this is the binding I've been looking for my whole life 😂 So cool!
it's so fun!
You constantly do the best "how to make a journal" videos.
Aw thanks so much ☺️☺️
While sitting listening to a discussion at work (I work from home too), I was able to make one of these following your wonderful instructions. I can't wait for the day to end so I can commence decorating in it.❤ thanks Meg
Yay!
This is such an interesting way to make a journal. I’ve never seen it before. I love the clear front and back covers too.❤
Aw thank you!!
This is so fun! Just like everyone else in the comments, I'd never seen this sort of binding before and I tried it out yesterday. I think I'm in love. I used a bunch of papers from my grandparents old house, so it all has a very authentic old vibe 😜
Meg, this is a totally new style of journal that I have not seen before. Thank you so much for the fab tutorial and inspiration!!
Thank you so much!
What an interesting way of binding. I am just getting into binding my journals. Up until now I just got journal books and added stuff to them. But starting to make folios and signatures. So this looks fun. I will definitely try it. Thank you for sharing this with us.
What a fun journal to make! The possibilities are endless! I learned so much, and even thought you could add another page, only glue the top and bottom and you'll have a pocket. I want to show this to my young nieces this process. They'll love it too! Thank you for sharing.
Love this style of journal binding.
Simple but very different.
And the way you showed and talked it through was great.
Always, Thank You for sharing your talent. Glad to be a subscriber.
I was Not expecting it to go in that direction, what a fascinating construction!
Hehe thank you!! :)
@@megjournals actually i can't stop thinking about this method and the more i think the more advantages i find. Like - it combines the ease of making and bulk preventing nature of an accordeon with the more traditional look and flexibility of paper sizes of a bound journal. Since every folded page is it's own signature, you can get away with adding more things to it and it won't gape (yes i'm mentioning bulk twice, it's that important to me lol), BUT it doesn't get too monotonous with solid middle-signature one-sheet spreads one after another because this method almost mandates adding something to the middle to break them up. I need to make one of these asap i think i've just found a perfect way to make a journal!
Also, i just have to ask: is gluestick any good at holding that clear plastic sheet? It's so shiny and slippery, it looks like it'd need at least superglue to hold it
@@ИевлеваКатя hope you have fun with it! there's definitely loads of different ways you can approach this binding method! as for the glue, it seems ok so far (tbh I swear by my pritt stick haha) but I might reinforce with some clear tape when I decorate it!
That was totally a new way to do a hinge binding! Thanks for sharing!
Glad it was helpful!
What a great way of binding. Never see something like this. Love it.
Thanks for watching! 😊
Oh I love this idea Meg! So simple to make too! Definitely want to try this one ❤ I am now officially addicted to creating my own junk journals and sketchbooks lol 😄 TYSMFS
Go for it!
@@megjournals ❤👍
This is the first time I see your channel. This journal style is new to me. I really like it!!! I will have to attempt it myself. Thank you for sharing it with us all. 😊 I have subscribed to your channel, too. 😃
Welcome!!
Absolutely great! Never imagined this could be possible! Thank you for such a great idea! Love it! 😊
Love this idea. I may try a larger journal not sure how it will turn out. However it does this is perfect since my machine is down at the moment. Thanks Meg
So unique. I love using plastic as a cover for the junk journal.
This is so cool! I want to make this soon. Hugs, treen 💕💕💕
Ah thanks Treen! ☺️
Wow! I have not seen this method before, and I really love it and must try it out! Thank you so much for putting together this video ❤️ And thank you for all the different tips and ideas ❤
This is brilliant! ❤ thank you so much for sharing! 🤩😍
Thank you! ☺️
L💖vE It. This is the most amazing journal idea, especially for people without a sewing machine or who want an easy to assemble process. Thank You so much for sharing and inspiring us. Have a fabulous Day Meg 📚🌈💟
Fun way to make a journal.
Thanks for watching! 😊
Thank you for sharing this “how to“ tutorial. What a cleaver concept. I'm excited to try it! 🫶
What an awesome idea and it looks so cool with the clear covers!! I'll have to raid the recycling bin haha. Also got a bit too excited at 6:20 when the paper described a NZ tree on it - patē!
Haha! Thanks for watching! 😊
This style of journal also is a first for me. Found the video easy to follow. Look forward to making one as I love to try something new. Thanks so much.
Great idea to put a book together I've never seen this method and want to try it
This is a great idea Meg.....so different.......might try it for my granddaughters birthday........love it TFS XXX
Oh how lovely! Thanks for watching! 😊
@@megjournals 😘😘🤞🤞🤞😂
Wow, so interesting! Thanks for the great tutorial and I'm excited to try this. 💕
Happy journaling!!
Hi Meg, such a cleaver technique, I think this will be my second best way to bind a JJ, with sewing being first. will definitely try it. Love it! Thank you for sharing ❤️🎉❤️
I absolutely love how you made your journal ❤
I'm going to give it a try .. Thank You Meg for the inspiration..
Have a Blessed day 💕
Happy journaling! :)
Great idea, I have lots of extra large sheet music , hinges it will be!
I ❤ this. Thank you for the clear explanation. Can’t wait to make one❣️
Thanks so much! Have fun!!
Thanks for the fun project, Meg. It was a little bit fiddly but I was able to make one this afternoon. Looking forward to watching you work in yours. TFS
Takes a little practice doesn’t it! Tag me on IG if you’re over there, would love to see! 🥰
Tfs! Definitely different! I really loved how you added pages! Something I might try. Might be a fun journal for Junk Journal January!
Thanks so much!
I loved this journal idea..Thank you so much. You helped me make a journal with these ideas🎉😊
So glad it was helpful! Happy journaling :)
Very clever. Love the transparent cover!
Thanks so much!
Thank you for sharing this! I do not have a sewing machine, so I will be using this method!
Have fun!
🧚🏻♀️A great No Sew journal tutorial, thanks Meg!❤
Meg this is a great idea what a wonderful project
Thanks so much! 😊
I’ve never seen this before! Can’t wait to try it!! 😊
Yay!!
Very cool. Love it; not overly complicated but so open to being decorated in any way. Such cute little scissors; shows that you don't need much equipment to make this journal and still be impressive and I actually love the torn edges look. Lovely! I can think of a dozen ways to make that simple page binding even more decorative if one wished. P.S. Definitely going to make one, but it actually looks addictive so ... stocking stuffers coming right up... 🙂
Super cool Meg!! This is a first for me seeing a journal put together this way! So cute, love it TFS xo
Thanks so much!
This is Fun to make.
Wonderful easy idea thank you
What a clever idea!!❤
Thank you!!
I’m going to give this a try. Thanks for sharing!
Yay!! Have fun :)
So fun!!
I just found your page today on Instagram! I came right over here! I have been watching every junk journal video it seems and now I think I am really going to give this a try with this method! It seems very simple especially for a newbie! Thank you for sharing! Look forward to see how you play in this one!
Thanks so much!! ☺️
This is awesome! I love all your tutorials! ❤I can't wait to make a journal like this. :)
Love this!
so cute and what a fabulous method for binding.
Thanks for watching!!
That’s so cool ….yes so many options. Thank you 🤩 look forward to seeing you fill it up
Thanks so much!
This is really impressive! I’ve made my first journal for Junk Journal July and I watched this video for inspo, but I’ve actually been improvising as I go! It’s messy but it’s cute 😂
I love your new method! It is easy to follow and offers lots of variety. Thanks for showing this method to us. I can’t wait to try it! ❤
Yay, happy journal making!
So clever, thanks for sharing. I definitely want to try making one!
Thanks for watching!!
I love this idea. Thank you for sharing!
Thanks for watching!
Thanks for this tutorial ! Really inspiring !
Glad you liked it!
Love it! Thanks so much for sharing.
❤❤❤. Blessings from Colleen.😊
🤗
Super cool idea! Definitely gonna try this. ❤
Yay!! :)
OH NEAT!! I love this project!!
Thanks for watching!!
Very nice and creative. Thank you for such great idea
Thanks so much!
I love it ❤
❤ love it! Will try to make it soon. Thanks for the inspiration!
Have fun!
Your tutorials are always inspiring, love this technique.will have to try it ❤
Thanks so much 😊
Genius🎉
Thank you so much for thus wonderful idea! Love it❤
Thank you! 😊
Definitely going to try this binding. Thank you
Hi, thanks for sharing. I love the project idea...very relaxing.
Glad you enjoyed it!
I like this way of making a junk journal❤
I love this creative way of binding!
Thank you! 😊
Love this idea…I cannot wait to try this💞
Yay! Thank you!
Great idea Meg! Thank you
Thanks for watching!
Such a cool way to create a journal!! Love the clear covers, too!!
Can’t wait to decorate them! Thinking layers would be so fun!
Thanks for sharing this… absolutely love this process! Love this journal idea and always enjoy your videos!❤❤❤
Thanks for watching! 😊
Thanks for sharing this, I'm looking for ways to attach individual pages without punching them so this gives me some ideas. The pages are already journal sized so I'm guessing I need some extra, folded, papers, to attach to my hinge first, then add my individual sheets. Can't wait to see how it comes out😊
Love it Meg so quick and easy. Thank you so much for sharing. 👳♀️🌹😘
Thanks so much 😊
So cool
I just love this!!! Thank you!!
Love it! TFS
Thank you! 😊
GENIUS!😮
Loving this idea!
Very cool binding
I love, love, love the way you made this! So nice and I am making one of those. TFS!
Yay!! Thanks so much ☺️
This is very clever! Thank you for sharing!
Glad you like it! ☺️
Love this! I'm always up for using different binding techniques that are fun, not too complicated. This is unique and looks quite do-able. You explained and demonstrated the steps clearly. Excited to try my hand at it. Thanks so much for sharing.
Thanks for watching! 😊
Looks like a fun make, thanks Meg!
Happy journaling!
A fabulous idea and I'm so excited to try it!! Thank you for this great tutorial. I look forward to seeing you work in this journal. ❤
Thanks for watching!! :)
What a fantastic idea 🎉 thanks Meg 🙏🏼
Thanks for watching! 😊
Great idea!❤
Thanks for watching!!
Love this idea of hinge binding! I tried it but found I had larger gaps between the pages than you seem to have - I wonder if that is because the paper I used for the hinge was a bit too thick?
Wonderful tutorial.
Thanks for watching! 😊
That’s so brilliant idea! I’ll def. try it out! Thank you so much sharing❤
Yay! Thanks for watching!
❤ great idea.
Thanks for watching!!
I found this interesting, thank you. I plann to try this. If I want it to be larger, how do I decide how many tabs, per page? 😊 Have a good day!
Genius!!!❤
Thanks for watching! 😊
This is fantastic! I love it! I'll be making one and will tag you for you to see it. Thanks for the tutorial. ❤
Can’t wait to see 🥰
This is a great little journal. Great instructions
Thank you so much!
Love this!
Thank you!