4 TIPS for Finding Books that are Useful for Junk Journals

Here's my latest thrift shop haul. See what I look for when searching for treasures I can use in my paper crafts and junk journals!

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[effiecross]

I really enjoyed this video, it gave me some things to look for that I hadn't known. I would also mention to look for sewn in signatures if people are wanting to use the books for art journaling. Sewn in signatures makes the books sturdier and easier to pull out some of the pages without the book falling apart. Pulling out some of the pages strategically gives extra space inside the book if you want to do anything to it that adds thickness. I loved the books you found. SCORE! I subscribed!

[sarahjokerst]

That was helpful. Thank you! It looks like you scored some treasures!

[wenzbee]

Thanks, so interesting, may have to start doing this kind of craft.

[AprilYHWH]

Nice video; I’ve never heard of Gwen Fostic, but I looked her up and was impressed! TFS 😊

[phyllispeterson]

I have collected old books for some time now . Never have done anything with them yet. Found out yesterday we might be going back to Hall as soon as April. So excited. I have a talk coming up. Would love to be able to use the Hall instead of zoom. Sorry this has nothing to do with the video.

[MadeByRo]

Hello, I’m quite new to junk journaling. Why does the date have to be in the public domain? Is that only if want to sell the journal or for private use as well? Thank you! Appreciate learning from your video! I grabbed 2 classic books today from the 70’s because the pictures were pretty and the cover and binding as well so wondering if not able to use them at all?

[TheScrapologist]

Making a junk journal does NOT have to be expensive!!!