Feeling overwhelmed by what to put in a junk journal? Don’t worry, friend—I’ve got you! Here’s a list of creative, unexpected, and easy-to-find items that will add texture, personality, memories, and fun to your journal pages. Junk journals are homemade, anything-goes books filled with a mix of papers, materials, and textiles—all bound together in a perfectly imperfect way. My favorite junk journals are the ones bursting with unexpected treasures—threads unraveling, pages poking out, layers ... continue reading...
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March Calendar Flip Through
Flip through March with me! I am obsessed with my junk journal calendar. I've been working with this calendar format for the past 8 months and every month it brings me more joy. If it seems overwhelming, let me assure you it is not. I have a course on how to put this calendar together including all the digital downloads and resources you need to make it work for you. The pages are un-numbered so you can use them over and over, year after year. Start anytime! ... continue reading...
Faith Art Journaling Tips For Beginners
If you want to begin a consistent faith art journaling practice, I have a few beginner tips for you. I really wanted to produce volumes of journals with bits and pieces spilling out the edges and pages filled with layered goodness. The problem was, I was only WANTING to do that, not actually doing it. I dug in my heal and made creating with God a priority in my life and it has blessed me so! Here are a few tips I have for you if you are thinking about or just getting started on this beautiful ... continue reading...
Bible Bits A Mini Journal Flip Through
I challenged myself to create daily a few months back. Create just for me. That was my goal. and let me tell you, it was good for my soul! I found my footing again, spent some awesome quiet time with the Lord and renewed my spirit. Can journaling really do all that? Why, yes, yes it can. And it did! Out of time I grew a heart to stay committed to spending time in God's word first thing every day and then I follow that up by art journaling what I read about. This one two punch helps seal ... continue reading...
No Sew Paper Ruffle Tutorial
These paper ruffles are a blast to make and have tons of uses from journaling to gift giving to decorating. I can't wait to see how you use your no-sew paper ruffles. Here is one I made in my junk journal... I came up with a no sew tutorial, but you can also sew these in a sewing machine if you want for a different spin on this project! I wanted to make sure anyone can complete this project, without a sewing machine on hand. I taught this project in my creative community, The Creative ... continue reading...
Things I’m learing from creating daily
I turned 50 a few weeks ago. I've never struggled with a birthday like this one. Honestly, it had me a wreck, I had so many feelings and thoughts about my age, my life, where I've been and where I'm headed. I decided to set a creative goal for myself and really dig into discovering who I am as a creative person. You see - I consider myself a creative, my mind overflows with creative ideas and I know capability lies inside me, but I wasn't walking the walk. Creators create. I wasn't doing ... continue reading...
Interior Door Makeovers
Does your house need an update you don't even realize you need? I bet it does! Update your interior doors for a massive impact on your home's style and feel. I'll show you so fabulous interior door makeover ideas and what I did to update mine ! I want to thank Ageless Iron for working with me on this project! Think about the most common touch points of your home. Doors. It's the doors. You see them when you walk into any room, you open them, close them, slam them, quietly shut them, hang ... continue reading...
Wooden Patio Furniture Makeover
It's beginning to look a lot like spring and summer, which means more outdoor time! I was in desperate need of a wooden patio furniture makeover and luckily this update is affordable and easy to do in a day. I'd like to thank Rust-Oleum for sponsoring this makeover! I have a short attention span for a project and like to keep them simple so this project was a good one for me. I adore the vintage beer garden table I found at Round Top Antiques Week years ago, but it was time for a little ... continue reading...
Who Do You Call? Free Screen Saver Download
I want to tell you a story of a girl I used to know. I loved her to pieces, she was vibrant, funny, and always the life of the party. Yet, whenever life threw her a curveball or left her feeling anxious, she instinctively reached for her phone. She had a knack for dialing just the right person for the response she wanted to hear. Don't call this friend if you want to hear the hard truth. Need someone to agree with you, call her. Want someone who will take your side? Call so and so. Need ... continue reading...
The Best Junk Journaling Supplies and Where to Find Them
Junk journaling has fast become a favorite hobby of mine and if you're like me you want to dive in head first. Supplies are a fun place to start! I created a full list of the best junk journaling supplies and where to find them just for you! I'd love to send you the download list full of my top 25 favorite supplies and where I get them! Here is the form to have the list instantly, with links for you to grab the items when you need them: Let's talk about the amazing supplies you can use to ... continue reading...
