HOW TO MAKE YOUR OWN Journal EASY start to finish scrapbook papers junk mixed media

It's a long one this week! I have put timestamps so you can jump to the parts you want! xx So, this week, realising that I still haven't found my perfect ready-made journal, I decided to jump in and make my own. From choosing collage and scrapbook papers to making my own cover, to sewing in the signatures, and finishing, sealing and decorating the front cover... I am showing you the whole thing, start to finish! It's super easy too so definitely suitable for beginners. And, if you are an expert then please excuse my wobbly and unmeasured approach! I'm slightly messy you see! Also, in this video is a small art journaling supplies unboxing and review as well as me talking through all things art journaling! All my ideas, plans for 2022, tips and techniques and why I actually do it in the first place! I really hope you enjoy it! With Biggest Loves, Wendy. Xxx

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Timestamps for - handmade art journal start to finish, beginner-friendly, scrapbook papers, easy sew vintage style (thank you to James for doing these!!!)
00:00 intro
02:42 journal talk, ideas, plans for 2022, tips, techniques
15:13 ideas for art studio
17:35 getting into the creative flow
18:17 why do I journal?
20:00 unboxing journal supplies
22:40 journaling kit
26:43 start making the journal
29:20 papers
34:20 sewing the signatures
38:40 making the cover
45:59 day 2 intro, vloggie, stripey shirt, Etsy changes re Brexit
49:37 making journal part 2
52:40 sewing signatures to the cover
55:54 decorate!
1:01:21 byes!!

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[theunexpectedgypsy]

*EDIT What is happening? Some of you are saying you can't watch as it says 'unavailable on the device, ' and the video won't play. I have checked everything in my power and it all is as it should be. I think it's a YouTube 'processing' issue... I have messaged them to fix it so fingers crossed all should play perfectly soon!!! Sooo sorry!!! Blurghghgh!!! It is working for me now, but do let me know if you can or can't see... xx

So sorry about the weird blurring during the first part! I am trying to fix it but for some reason it's not worked yet... it says it is still processing it but fingers crossed, once it has, the weird blurs will disappear.* *I hope it doesn't distract too much... blurgh to technology sometimes!!! Sorry though! xx*

[marywendland]

I just watched this video 2 years later. I love it and learned so much from you and the project. I’m really enjoying your videos this week. ❤️

[michelepastele]

Dear Wendy - the longer the video, the better ... I'll bet all of your subscribers would say the same thing. You did a beautiful job making your little book! Take care ... wishing you some peaceful sleep! x

[senholto]

I've only discovered your channel today. I'm a 33 year old archaeologist, with no belief in any supernatural phenomenon, but I have to say, after watching a few of your videos, its your 'good vibes' that are drawing me in. You are a very interesting person and I mean this in a good, respectful way. Keep doing what you are doing. You are an inspiration.

[thebirdartistscottage]

Another of the other vlogs I watch often is The Cottage Fairy. A few episodes ago, she said, “I tend the star inside my heart to keep it shining beautiful, brilliant, and bright.” I’ve taken that as an affirmation and it’s been so meaningful to me to intentionally work on tending the star inside my heart. I’ve found that as I’ve done so, I’ve felt more compassionate and patient with myself as well as others. Thank you, Wendy, for shining your light so brightly here and sharing it with us. 🌟

[starz]

Wendy, you are one of the most lovely ladies throughout this you-tube artsy family. You are genuinely happy, funny, sweet, very helpful of ideas and above all a beautiful soul. No matter what mood I'm in you just bring out all the nicest vibes and make one feel relaxed, calm and intrigued by your channel. Thank you so much for just being you.

[Stargazer_Laurie]

I enjoyed this so much. I’m recovering from chemotherapy earlier this week and so appreciate what you said about how watching others create is a form of expanding your own creativity. 🥰

[stephanieworrall]

Oh wow, WHERE HAVE YOU BEEN ALL MY LIFE!? I have been buying journals and not knowing what to put I'm them, and now I see I can have more than 1 on the go at the same time!!! Happy New Year to me !!!!

[magnoliabird]

Please Wendy never ever take your channel down even if you finish. You do wonderful videos x

[dr.hebagadallahclinicalpha]

You are a beautiful fairy. Your voice is ASMRish in my ears, And you make videos about creativity mixed media and journaling (one of my favourite topics with psychology and neuroscience)
A lovely channel indeed. Thanks ❤️

[pattylovescrafting]

I wish I could do some of the things you say you’ve done. I think because I was raised with nothing, I could not give up anything because we could not afford to replace, if needed later. After many many years of working/laboring with no time for anything else, I’ve found myself on another end of life and with more than I ever expected. Now I’ve more than I need or can use in a life time but trust few to love and respect what it took to get to where I am.

[lindsayj]

LOVE THE ALPHABET STAMPS! love using stamps for different fonts

[wendip]

I've just paused the video to say that I love the idea of creating vision pages in a journal rather than as a vision board. I hadn't really thought about this before, but when you said it, I just knew that this s swhy I have never created a vsion board! Because I worried it would be seen by soemone I would rather not have shared it with. I feel happy to creat them in my private art journal. Thank you for this insight!

[saleanawidman]

I love watching people make any kind of journal, it doesn’t matter what kind or if you’re an expert or new. Watching your thought process was fun for me from choosing your papers, sewing in your signatures. There is something about the sound of paper that makes me happy. Lol

[himanisamtani]

i’m recovering from covid and watching this sort of calms my soul. Thank you Wendy!🥰

[robynsmith]

I love how rustic your journal is. It's so nice to see a journal done with love and care, but also with all the imperfections of being handmade.

[jennyc]

Ive said it before and I will say it again...your videos can never be too long Wendy I could sit and listen to you all day..if peop, e dont like it they can wizz to the end. Lady Moon time what a beautiful name for what ails us ladies, although personally thats one benefit of a more senior time of life woo hoo....no more!!! Have a lovely day🤗

[nicolehofarttattoo]

So, so beautiful 😻💖🤩, always the best solution to simply create what you need, the greatest magic, isn’t it 💫🌟💫?

[carolekinsey]

How I love happy accidents. Seems fate has drawn me to your door Wendy. Who would have guessed that your tidying up your studio, in your last post would draw me in. I noticed your pictures first, then decided after hearing you lived in a mobile van home, i wanted to find out more of your story. Also see your art work, crafting ideas. Ok I'm a bit nosy about interesting people...i call it being inquisitive. 😉 x
Plus I'm a crafting addict. 😆
Loved your journal and i look forward to seeing it developing.

[grfng]

'Lady Moon time' never heard that expression before but it's gorgeous 😍