Christmas Journal from a Padded Mailer / Easy Junk Journal Tutorial / How to Make a Junk Journal

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  • Опубліковано 15 жов 2024
  • #christmasjournal #handmadejournal #easychristmascraft
    I hope you enjoy this VERY chatty and very simple junk journal tutorial made using an old padded mailer. I know we all love to purchase from Amazon and have tons of these mailers laying around so lets upcycle them into primitive, vintage style junk journals.This is the main tutorial but I will be posting more Shorts here on UA-cam showing howe I embellish and decorate this journal to finish it it! 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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  • @shariidriggins3686
    @shariidriggins3686 10 місяців тому +1

    I’m going to give this a try. I’ve been trying to find the right cover for my journal and this is it.

  • @lisagiuliani8167
    @lisagiuliani8167 10 місяців тому +1

    I'm OBSESSED with this journal!!! It's wonderful!! ❤

  • @tinaparks9342
    @tinaparks9342 11 місяців тому +2

    Love. I only sew once - I've thought about twice...

  • @melanievando2040
    @melanievando2040 11 місяців тому +2

    I love things done with Kraft paper.

    • @thriftyday
      @thriftyday  11 місяців тому

      Oh me too! Feels Christmas-y too!

  • @Jessica_Brocious
    @Jessica_Brocious 11 місяців тому +2

    I sew them in twice as well!! Just out of habit lol

  • @triciamcna8157
    @triciamcna8157 11 місяців тому +7

    Thank you so much for doing this junk journal tutorial! I watch you all the time and I am subscribed to you but I just don’t comment. I LOVE making junk journals. It is such a great hobby and when I fill them, like my December daily and put all of our pictures in and journal my husband just loves it.
    He will go back years and look at them. Journals are such a great keepsake.
    Our oldest son (32 yrs old) just got married and I am in the process of making them a wedding junk journal. It’s a challenge for sure, but a lot of fun.
    Happy Thanksgiving to you and your family from my family.
    Happy journaling, hugs and blessings

    • @thriftyday
      @thriftyday  11 місяців тому

      Oh how fun!! A wedding junk journal, how exciting!!! Congratulations to your family!!!!

    • @sheliaporter6795
      @sheliaporter6795 10 місяців тому

      This padded journal is beautiful and fun! I love it. ❤😊

  • @MorganPlans
    @MorganPlans 11 місяців тому +3

    This turned out SO CUTE!!! I love that Santa and his rosy cheeks ☺ Thanks for sharing!!!

    • @thriftyday
      @thriftyday  11 місяців тому

      Thank you so much! I love it too!! Thanks for watching 🎅🏼

  • @slh0520007
    @slh0520007 11 місяців тому +2

    Love 🎅🏼Love 🎅🏼 Love 🎅🏼

  • @csanchez1020
    @csanchez1020 11 місяців тому

    I loved this. I also love the mailers because they make a wonderful sound!

  • @patricelavender858
    @patricelavender858 8 місяців тому +1

    Love this...i was born in the 50's and it reminds me of my childhood christmas...so retro

  • @kathylupfernielsen265
    @kathylupfernielsen265 10 місяців тому

    Love this idea....and I usually just sew once, but may try the double...

  • @lindamcarthur1407
    @lindamcarthur1407 10 місяців тому

    New to your channel. Very lovely and explained well. On my 4th journal ever and always looking for new ideas. Made them for 3 ladies so far now this one will be for my son in law as he will be laid up after a surgery. I figured why not and am adding lots of fun things and photos. Just subscribed. to your channel.

  • @carolynspapertherapy
    @carolynspapertherapy 10 місяців тому

    I really love this and have set aside a mailer so I can make one. I also love primitive but have been doing mostly shabby chic. Ready for a change!

  • @luvlyloops
    @luvlyloops 11 місяців тому +2

    ❤❤ i dig it friend!! 🎉🎉❤❤

  • @sarasaby7449
    @sarasaby7449 11 місяців тому +1

    Oh, so adorable ❤.

  • @lettym2000
    @lettym2000 11 місяців тому +2

    Is the Santa napkin vintage?? I love all the styles of ur junk journals.

  • @magdalensartworld9116
    @magdalensartworld9116 10 місяців тому

    Wow! what a cool journal cover... it looks pretty like one I'm actually trying to make with similar Santa Claus head I printed on glossy paper & decorated more, on front cover.. I Love it, really fun!!!!

  • @moonlightknitting
    @moonlightknitting 16 днів тому

    this is perfect. just what I was looking for..

  • @debbiesjournals4550
    @debbiesjournals4550 10 місяців тому

    Love the way you put this together. What a great way to use up those mailers! I love what you said about trying something outside your wheelhouse stretches you creatively. What a great thought!

    • @thriftyday
      @thriftyday  10 місяців тому

      thank you so much!! I was so happy I did too! It was so fun and I can't wait to make another non christmas one maybe:))

  • @jackiewhite6446
    @jackiewhite6446 11 місяців тому +3

    Really cute. Thanks for sharing your process.

  • @lauraclaiborne7477
    @lauraclaiborne7477 11 місяців тому +3

    LOVE,LOVE,LOVE! So cute.❤

  • @joanwebster4413
    @joanwebster4413 11 місяців тому

    This is my first time seeing you, just found you… I love, love this journal, it’s my grungy style❤❤❤❤

  • @melissafleming2812
    @melissafleming2812 11 місяців тому +6

    I love your easy-breezy style and look forward to how you decorate this journal!

    • @thriftyday
      @thriftyday  11 місяців тому

      Thank you so much for watching! I love keeping things super easy😃

  • @topcropper
    @topcropper 11 місяців тому

    I love this so much. I am using October Afternoon making merry papers & ephemera. I love the Santa on those napkins. Super cute!!! Can’t wait to see how you embellish it!!

  • @AprilGriffin
    @AprilGriffin 10 місяців тому

    I love that center paper with the photo! ❤

  • @lesliespeers2739
    @lesliespeers2739 11 місяців тому +3

    ADORABLE!! Can't wait to see more!! Hugs * L

    • @thriftyday
      @thriftyday  11 місяців тому +1

      Thank you so much !! It’s a fun little creative journey 🎅🏼

  • @stacylinn3102
    @stacylinn3102 11 місяців тому

    This is way cool..I always save my packaging too so this is happening this weekend 🙌🏽 thanks for sharing 🥰

  • @tinar3045
    @tinar3045 9 місяців тому

    I had the same experience with Joann s. Got all my items in separate shipments and still didn't get everything I ordered. I will never order from them again. I am loving your Christmas journal.

  • @texgal1331
    @texgal1331 11 місяців тому

    I love this so much. I must try it.
    Also, I only sew once. I use a thick embroidery thread.

  • @evelyndavis5999
    @evelyndavis5999 11 місяців тому

    This, it is so cool I love vintage grudge journals, beautiful !!!

  • @pinkcastle661
    @pinkcastle661 11 місяців тому

    I love this and I’ve never created a journal, this one looks like a way to start. Thank you for sharing

  • @DawnTunis
    @DawnTunis 10 місяців тому

    I really enjoyed this video because I had a paper mailer like yours and knew I wanted to use it and you just showed me how to do so. Thank you. I have always only done once sewing in my signature but I dont think it holds it we over time so now I am going to do it twice lol

  • @trishabaran1521
    @trishabaran1521 11 місяців тому

    Well ! You go girl!
    I absolutely 💯 love 💕 this .
    I’m starting on one tomorrow 4 sure.
    Thank you for sharing this with the rest of us 🦋

  • @designsbylu5603
    @designsbylu5603 11 місяців тому

    I love your style and how you make everything look so simple. I will be following along with your process and saving padded mailers!

    • @thriftyday
      @thriftyday  11 місяців тому

      I appreciate this really sweet comment! Thank you so much😃

  • @aktarango
    @aktarango 11 місяців тому +1

    Adorable 🥰

  • @sharonm9890
    @sharonm9890 11 місяців тому

    So cute! Love this style of journal. Thank you so much for sharing.

  • @nancivessells1909
    @nancivessells1909 9 місяців тому

    Your journal turned out so cute. I will definitely return to see what else you've done to it. TFS

    • @thriftyday
      @thriftyday  9 місяців тому

      Thank you! It’s gotten so full! I’ll have to do a flip through soon 🌼

  • @faymeowsiumo
    @faymeowsiumo 11 місяців тому +4

    I love this journal! what a great way to repurpose the mailer!

    • @thriftyday
      @thriftyday  11 місяців тому

      Thank you so much!!

  • @racheljolley26352
    @racheljolley26352 11 місяців тому

    Wow, I absolutely LOVE your awesome journal, just my cup of tea what I like to create! Thank you 🥰🏆🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿

    • @thriftyday
      @thriftyday  11 місяців тому +1

      Love hearing that and thanks for watching 😃

  • @Barbarachocolate1956
    @Barbarachocolate1956 10 місяців тому

    I loooooove it! You are going to have a blast decorating the inside.

  • @csk5654
    @csk5654 11 місяців тому +4

    I LOVE this! Retro 50's Christmas is my jamb! Can't wait for the decorating/ephemera for this! I only sew my signatures once. TYFS Cindy 😊

    • @thriftyday
      @thriftyday  11 місяців тому

      Oh me too!! So fun! Thanks for watching Cindy😃

  • @julielakey594
    @julielakey594 11 місяців тому +5

    Omg I love this so much!!! So adorable. Thanks for sharing 😊

    • @thriftyday
      @thriftyday  11 місяців тому +1

      You are so welcome and thank YOU for watching 😃

  • @Floss0
    @Floss0 11 місяців тому +1

    Love your padded envelope junk journal. Very nice idea! ❤

  • @CupcakesChainsawsCrafting
    @CupcakesChainsawsCrafting 10 місяців тому

    I adore this style and cannot wait to make something similar (it may just be a winter theme since Xmas is coming so soon!). Thank you so much for the inspiration! I just had to subscribe! :) - Kathryn

  • @sunshinegirl8214
    @sunshinegirl8214 10 місяців тому

    Just found your channel. That journal is cute as can be! Merry Christmas!!

  • @susansheartstrings
    @susansheartstrings 11 місяців тому +2

    Hi new subscriber! Wonderful tutorial! Enjoyed watching your process. Your cover looks awesome with the Santa 🎅 napkin. Hugs ❤

  • @dawnhiggins6802
    @dawnhiggins6802 3 дні тому

    This is adorable ❤

  • @TheEclecticCottage
    @TheEclecticCottage 10 місяців тому

    Cute simple journal … I have never even thought about sewing the signature in twice.

    • @thriftyday
      @thriftyday  10 місяців тому

      Thanks! I tend to overdo everything lol

  • @pameladouglas5193
    @pameladouglas5193 10 місяців тому

    I absolutely am in love with this!

  • @terrieneilson403
    @terrieneilson403 10 місяців тому

    Very cute journal. I only sew once😊 Just subscribed to your channel🇨🇦

  • @terrygouvin2576
    @terrygouvin2576 11 місяців тому +5

    I absolutely love this!

    • @thriftyday
      @thriftyday  10 місяців тому

      Thank you so much!!!

  • @pcosmom
    @pcosmom 10 місяців тому

    I love using padded envelopes as a base for journals! Also, I've only ever sewn the binding once. Ive never had a problem.

  • @sunfish4
    @sunfish4 11 місяців тому

    I just love this JJ. can't wait to see the complete.

  • @lorettavalmorbida7793
    @lorettavalmorbida7793 10 місяців тому

    This journal is so cute.

  • @lorariffle177
    @lorariffle177 11 місяців тому +3

    I love it,it's such a great idea.🎅

  • @kcueva313
    @kcueva313 11 місяців тому

    That is such a super cute idea, love it! 👍🏻

  • @MeredithHenning
    @MeredithHenning 11 місяців тому +1

    SO SO CUTE!!! I love that Santa napkin, it is just so nostalgic and adorable! Thanks for your awesome tutorial, I bought some of that brown tape too!! Have a great evening xoxo

    • @thriftyday
      @thriftyday  11 місяців тому +1

      Thank you Meredith! Isn’t it fun?? I feel like it’s the tape I always reach for now😃

    • @MeredithHenning
      @MeredithHenning 11 місяців тому

      Can't wait to use it!! xo@@thriftyday

  • @lindanoreika893
    @lindanoreika893 8 місяців тому

    I think it is adorable!

  • @edithwest1254
    @edithwest1254 24 дні тому

    G
    i love tis journall x,,,,,definately my style

  • @Carolyncarolynisaacmsncom
    @Carolyncarolynisaacmsncom 11 місяців тому +2

    Absolutely adorable!

  • @darlenepinnell2257
    @darlenepinnell2257 11 місяців тому +2

    Love it! and so timely. I was just starting a 12 Days of Christmas journal using a mailer and needed a little inspiration! Thanks so much!!!

    • @thriftyday
      @thriftyday  11 місяців тому

      Wonderful! I bet a 12 days of Christmas journal will be so fun to create♥️♥️♥️

  • @sheliaporter6795
    @sheliaporter6795 10 місяців тому

    This journal is gorgeous!❤😊

  • @artistgrly
    @artistgrly 10 місяців тому

    This is fantastic!! Love it so much!! Hugs ❤

  • @FromRVtoCrafts
    @FromRVtoCrafts 11 місяців тому +2

    😍 love it so much!!!!

  • @joanclairehughes4218
    @joanclairehughes4218 11 місяців тому

    Absolutely darling !!! You can't help but smile at that wonderful vintage Santa..Just started following you on Inst and YT. So glad I did. Many thanks..💚

  • @melanievando2040
    @melanievando2040 11 місяців тому +3

    I only sew once.

  • @juliaprice-i4l
    @juliaprice-i4l 10 місяців тому

    I have wanted to learn to make a junk journal and I think I will start with a Christmas journal-- Loved this!!

  • @clairevancott8046
    @clairevancott8046 11 місяців тому

    Love the idea of using the eyelets and double the binding...

  • @ginarogers5582
    @ginarogers5582 10 місяців тому

    I absolutely LOVE THIS!!! Especially the style of vintage and nothing has to be ‘perfect’. Can’t wait to see how you decorate the inside!!!

  • @susietruelove3657
    @susietruelove3657 10 місяців тому

    This is so my style love love love it

  • @lindabosico835
    @lindabosico835 11 місяців тому

    Absolutely loved this video!

  • @dawnhiggins6802
    @dawnhiggins6802 10 місяців тому

    I sew once love this!!!

  • @sandyharris8767
    @sandyharris8767 11 місяців тому

    wow i love this journal thank you

  • @carolm9451
    @carolm9451 11 місяців тому

    Love it! 💜💜💜 Hope to see the embellishing, if it's on UA-cam, don't have instagram or tiktok 🙁

  • @AllThingsPretty3
    @AllThingsPretty3 11 місяців тому +3

    Amazing tutorial! ❤

  • @shannonelliott4046
    @shannonelliott4046 11 місяців тому

    I LOVE IT!...I LOVE ANYTHING VINTAGE, AND THAT JOURNAL IS ADORABLE!❤ THANK YOU FOR SHARING.

  • @pamobryan5455
    @pamobryan5455 10 місяців тому

    So pretty! Thank you!!!!!

  • @margieclements6177
    @margieclements6177 10 місяців тому

    I love it! So stinking cute ❤

  • @sueweddell9143
    @sueweddell9143 10 місяців тому

    I just found you and this video is awesome 👏🏻

  • @sophiemsmply4you572
    @sophiemsmply4you572 11 місяців тому

    Absolutely love this!!!😊❤

  • @bullethill9383
    @bullethill9383 10 місяців тому

    It is so sweet 😊 it is perfect 😍

  • @annettetrent1105
    @annettetrent1105 10 місяців тому

    I loved it. Christmas is one of my most favorite time of the year.

  • @lildee_w6254
    @lildee_w6254 11 місяців тому

    Love love love this 😍😍

  • @terriwilbanks9748
    @terriwilbanks9748 2 місяці тому

    Thank you!

  • @rosalindmartz6585
    @rosalindmartz6585 10 місяців тому

    This is such a cool process that you're using. I feel it's a no stress way. That you for sharing.

  • @beapatterson6829
    @beapatterson6829 7 місяців тому

    Loved it, sooo cute!

  • @wandanmarble
    @wandanmarble 11 місяців тому

    Oh my word. I love how your journal is turning out. You’re inspiring me to try your process. I’m a bit intimidated to create a full journal and your process made it easy to understand and follow. TFS

  • @maxinedayhuff308
    @maxinedayhuff308 9 місяців тому

    I think this may be journal I am looking to make. I had an idea today to make a junk journal in which to put some of the "old time" photos that I got from my mother. My children will have no use for them when I am gone, but maybe if they find a journal they will want to keep it. Many of the photos do not have the name of the person so I have no idea if they were family or friends. I don't have a mailer. Not sure if I buy one from the post office if it will be too yellow and not match the tape. Will see how I do. I made my first journal last week. I only have done the outside. I used a cereal box and covered it in fabric. I think I am becoming addicted!

    • @thriftyday
      @thriftyday  9 місяців тому +1

      oh absolutely! You can buy one and it would work:)) You can buy any size you want too!! I appreciate you watching and I hope to see your new journal soon🥰

  • @tookielou6
    @tookielou6 11 місяців тому

    You’ve done it again!! Another great project! I’m going to make one, love it❤

  • @marydeancarter6739
    @marydeancarter6739 10 місяців тому

    Love this! Are you selling journals next week? What day?

  • @carolhensen8005
    @carolhensen8005 10 місяців тому

    Soooo cute…..

  • @marjo_loves_art
    @marjo_loves_art 11 місяців тому +2

    Love it!!

    • @thriftyday
      @thriftyday  11 місяців тому

      Glad you like it!l thanks for watching 🥳

  • @CraftyCleo97
    @CraftyCleo97 11 місяців тому

    Thank you for always making tutorials that are adorable, low stress and easy to follow. Now only to find the time to try it! 😅❤

    • @thriftyday
      @thriftyday  11 місяців тому

      You are so welcome! And yes, time is always the issue for me too😩🤣

  • @susandeininger3801
    @susandeininger3801 10 місяців тому

    Love

  • @tribet2006
    @tribet2006 11 місяців тому

    So cute

  • @Phllpsmary
    @Phllpsmary 10 місяців тому

    I went to your shop and didn’t see these napkins. Will you get more of these in stock? Your journal is beautiful. 😊

  • @brendadorgan6929
    @brendadorgan6929 10 місяців тому

    Beautiful

  • @rebeccajanemae
    @rebeccajanemae 11 місяців тому

    Love this 💜

  • @bettywebster7904
    @bettywebster7904 4 місяці тому

    #replay. Love this! New subscriber

  • @tammyhale9462
    @tammyhale9462 11 місяців тому

    Stunning!!❤❤❤

    • @thriftyday
      @thriftyday  11 місяців тому

      Thank you so much Tammy!!