TOP 10 BOOKS to Use for JUNK JOURNALS! Tips for Beginners & Tons of INSPIRATION! How To Find Books!

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  • Опубліковано 28 лип 2024
  • Here is my Top 10 of personal favorites! These books are PERFECT to use in Junk Journals, collages and other paper crafts! I will show you lots of examples and share ideas on how to use them, where to find them, and more!! This video will spark your creativity, guaranteed!
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  • @LeticiaUPC
    @LeticiaUPC 3 місяці тому +2

    I would love to see your craft room and your stash! I'm sure it's full of treasures! ❤

    • @chasingpaper2022
      @chasingpaper2022  3 місяці тому +1

      I may have some fun goodies, it’s true ☺️Me being an antique dealer, I always find cool old stuff in my travels😊 Thank you, Leticia! 💕

  • @jessicaharmon7838
    @jessicaharmon7838 5 місяців тому +3

    This was so helpful! I have found a ton of books that I “thought” would work, and find that they won’t, but did find that I have some that are going to be perfect! So thank you very much!

    • @chasingpaper2022
      @chasingpaper2022  5 місяців тому +2

      Thank you, Jessica! 🤗 I'm so glad it was helpful 💖

  • @laurar2812
    @laurar2812 6 місяців тому +1

    I too, love the hunt! So fun.

    • @chasingpaper2022
      @chasingpaper2022  6 місяців тому

      The best! 🤩 Can’t wait for the yard sale season to begin! 😄

  • @debmoore629
    @debmoore629 Рік тому +1

    Great sources for covers! They were thick and sturdy back then.

  • @marionesposito3925
    @marionesposito3925 5 місяців тому +1

    Thank you So much! Your books are so beautiful! I love all the vintage images! ❤

  • @SJ-dl6uc
    @SJ-dl6uc 3 місяці тому +1

    thank you for the suggestions. I just purchased a few of the National Audubon Society Field Guides and Golden Guides. they're gorgeous. I cannot wait to devour them.

    • @chasingpaper2022
      @chasingpaper2022  3 місяці тому

      Thank you for watching! So glad it was helpful!

  • @trinabaker3186
    @trinabaker3186 6 місяців тому +1

    Your videos are a delight. Thank you !!

    • @chasingpaper2022
      @chasingpaper2022  6 місяців тому

      Thank you for your kind words! 💖 I’m so glad you are enjoying my videos! I look forward to sharing more! 🤗🌺

  • @marylovestexas
    @marylovestexas 5 місяців тому +1

    Valerie, thank you so much for this great video! The information was very well presented and I LOVE all the examples of books in each category. I've only made one journal but it's good for me to know I have books from your list!!!

    • @chasingpaper2022
      @chasingpaper2022  5 місяців тому

      Thank you so much, Mary! 😊I’m so glad you enjoyed this video and happy to know it was helpful! 🤗🌺

  • @katnap9189
    @katnap9189 5 місяців тому +1

    Great video. Thanks! Love that poetry book!

  • @Lady_Jay42
    @Lady_Jay42 6 місяців тому +1

    I rarely find field guides in thrift stores here in Canada, when I do they're always the ones with glossy photos without an illustration in sight :( I keep hunting though! Those Ideals magazines are triggering (or trying to) some childhood memories. I don't know where I've seen them but I'm certain I have before somewhere...
    Old encyclopedias are also a great resource for illustrations and interesting things to cut out. Sadly, they're also difficult for me to find in the thrift stores for some reason, at least the ones near me anyway.

    • @chasingpaper2022
      @chasingpaper2022  6 місяців тому

      Thanks for watching and for sharing! Great tip about encyclopedias! I hope you have better luck finding some good books! 📚 I’m curious, do you guys have yard sales and moving sales in Canada?

  • @shellyb8943
    @shellyb8943 6 місяців тому +2

    This was really great info for those who are just starting to learn junk journaling. Thank you!

  • @terrik8577
    @terrik8577 Рік тому +2

    Your video is such a wonderful help to me as a junk journaler beginner. Thank you so much, especially for the screenshot!

    • @chasingpaper2022
      @chasingpaper2022  Рік тому

      Thank you, Terri! 😊I’m so happy to hear that it was helpful!

  • @crybabycasper
    @crybabycasper 8 місяців тому +2

    I am so glad that I found this video! I never did think to get books like these for journaling! I just bought 3 old yearbooks at a thrift store with over 400 pages and it's hardcover 🥰😍 I do feel a bit bad because I'm turning them into my own books, but I feel like if they had a mind of their own, they'd be happy I'm giving it life once more :") Instantly subscribed! This will be my first time junk journaling so I need all the ideas and inspiration I can get 🤣🖤

    • @chasingpaper2022
      @chasingpaper2022  8 місяців тому

      Thank you so much and Welcome to my channel! 🤗 I’m so glad that you are here! Those old yearbooks are a treasure trove and I have a few myself 😉 Hope you find lots of fun books while treasure hunting! Happy crafting! 😊🍁

  • @wendyw.3026
    @wendyw.3026 6 місяців тому +1

    Excellent information!

  • @yoshclements6951
    @yoshclements6951 Рік тому +1

    Thank you for sharing and explaining why you suggested these books and magazine. And thank you for addressing that I should not feel bad in using these books but upcycling is giving them a second chance. That was a relief. Also addressing how to look for antique vs. Vantage books. Very valuable feedback. I so appreciate you. Thank you. I discovered your channel yesterday and have been loving every video. You inspired me to get started. Easy explanation. Thank you❤❤❤💕🙏

    • @chasingpaper2022
      @chasingpaper2022  9 місяців тому

      How am I just seeing your lovely comments now?? Thank you so much for your kind words! 💕 Welcome to my channel! 🤗 I am so glad that you are feeling inspired! Happy crafting! ✨

  • @roseapple8786
    @roseapple8786 Рік тому +1

    Thank you for sharing the info because sometimes it is hard to judge which is the best books. I have some of what you showed, but I still have trouble which papers to put in my journal. I just don't know how many book pages / papers to use. Mine just doesn't look like the people I watch on videos journals. Maybe it is how I try to decorate them. Thank you and God Bless. 🥰🐞🌹

    • @chasingpaper2022
      @chasingpaper2022  Рік тому +1

      Thank you, Rose Marie! You made some excellent points! Typically, I decide how many book pages to put in a journal based on these factors. What type of a journal it is going to be (mostly for writing or inspirational and heavily embellished/decorated with only some space for collages and notes). Next, consider your journal’s theme. If it’s a Victorian journal, I wouldn’t put a book page with a 1950’s dress fashions or 1980’s home decor, but poetry, sheet music, birds, flowers, some dictionary pages and even embroidery pictures will look great. Another thing to keep in mind is your color theme. For example, if you are working on a journal with a neutral color palette, you don’t want to include pages with any colorful illustrations (with an exception of your “accent color”, if you choose to have one). And, most importantly, it is a GOOD thing that your journals don’t look like everyone else’s! That’s what makes them uniquely yours! Uniqueness is exactly why we prefer handmade journals over the mass-produced boring black and white notebooks! Good luck and keep creating! 🙌🤗🌺

  • @aarntz61
    @aarntz61 11 місяців тому +1

    What a great ideas, thank you ❤

  • @myalgebra2
    @myalgebra2 Рік тому +1

    Thank you for very helpful smart and very well done video!!!

    • @chasingpaper2022
      @chasingpaper2022  Рік тому

      Thank you so much! I hope you found it helpful! 🤗❤️

  • @overflowmiss
    @overflowmiss Рік тому +2

    Thank you for a lovely informative list of possible books to incorporate into journal making....many of what you mentioned I have also collected, but now I have more to search for....i really enjoyed this viceo! Thanks again❤

    • @chasingpaper2022
      @chasingpaper2022  Рік тому +1

      Thank you, Judith! Glad it was helpful! 😊🌺

    • @overflowmiss
      @overflowmiss Рік тому

      @@chasingpaper2022 have just returned from getting some Golden. Books, well aged Reader's Digest, Travel books and music

    • @chasingpaper2022
      @chasingpaper2022  Рік тому

      @@overflowmiss Great finds! 🤩 Happy crafting!!🤗🌺

  • @tphillips37
    @tphillips37 8 місяців тому +1

    Great ideas! Also good advice about Google before you cut the book up. I found a Golden Book for 5 cents that turned out to be rare and worth $25. You never know what you might find in the wild!

    • @chasingpaper2022
      @chasingpaper2022  8 місяців тому

      Exactly! Glad you liked the ideas! Thanks for watching and Happy Crafting! 😊🍁

  • @susiescraftroomandstudio
    @susiescraftroomandstudio Рік тому +1

    Great video. Great information. Blessings and Hugs 🤗

  • @catherinerogers3395
    @catherinerogers3395 Рік тому +1

    Thank you for sharing. I have been trying to figure out what kind of books to be on the look out for. This video was very helpful. ❤️🙏 I' m new to Journaling.

    • @chasingpaper2022
      @chasingpaper2022  Рік тому

      Thanks for watching, Catherine! I’m so glad you found it helpful! 🤗🌺

  • @thomasbradshaw5748
    @thomasbradshaw5748 Рік тому +1

    awesome video not only for beginners but for everyone

  • @darlenescreativejourney6755
    @darlenescreativejourney6755 11 місяців тому +1

    great ideas for a beginner love your channel

  • @anitaholmes6824
    @anitaholmes6824 Рік тому +1

    I have never made a junk journal because I have no idea what I would actually do with one if I made it. But, I found your channel and am intrigued so I subscribed to see if I get hooked...LOL Thanks for sharing!

    • @chasingpaper2022
      @chasingpaper2022  Рік тому +1

      Thank you so much, Anita! Welcome to my channel! 🤗🌺 I’m so glad that you are here! I bet that once you make your first journal - you will get hooked! Check out my Flip Flop journal video for the really easy journal design! This one would be perfect to record vacation memories or track daily habits, or maybe even to keep favorite recipes! Whatever you are into! Happy crafting! and let me know if you are going to give it a try! 🤗🌺

    • @anitaholmes6824
      @anitaholmes6824 Рік тому +1

      @@chasingpaper2022 Thank you for responding, I appreciate that! Yes, I am checking out your channel and enjoying the ones I have watched so far! Thanks for inspiring me to try!

    • @kristinenickley1755
      @kristinenickley1755 11 місяців тому

      My name is Kristine from San Diego California, I am a scrapbooker & card maker. I have never made a junk journal..but it is very intriguing. Looks very fun.

    • @chasingpaper2022
      @chasingpaper2022  11 місяців тому

      @@kristinenickley1755 Hi, Kristine! Thank you for watching! I think you would love junk journaling and you’ll be able to apply a lot of your techniques and supplies! Happy Crafting! 🤗🌺

  • @LilyLightOne
    @LilyLightOne Рік тому +1

    I used to have that Pond Life book when I was young! I must have donated it 😢

    • @chasingpaper2022
      @chasingpaper2022  Рік тому +1

      There is always more out there, just waiting to be found! Hunting for these books is just as much fun as crafting with them! 🤗🌺