Clear Tag Templates Product Launch
New! out now, Clear Tag Template Set of 4 I’ve released my new product and they sold out overnight! how cools that? Anyway I quickly reset and restocked and we are back on track sending out these amazing templates all over the world!! Available in the shop now...
Weekly budget envelope template
Weekly budget envelope print it out on tea dyed or kraft paper for a vintage style, or print it on coloured papers and use for your real weekly budget system. I have put a label on the front that can be put to use if you want to use it for your weekly household...
easy pockets for journals
Today I felt like making easy pockets for journals. I make it and show you how easy it is to embellish it. To make it easier for you to make these pockets as well, I have made a free pattern easy journal pocket for you to download here from my website. This pocket has...
How to coffee dye lace paper
How to coffee dye lace paper for Junk Journal pages, what you need
Lace plastic tablecloth or doilies
instant coffee
coffee hot water bath
extra dark coffee squeezy bottle
plastic trestle tables
white copy paper
plastic disposable gloves
Junk Journal Classes
They’re finally here our awesome Junk Journal ideas Classes! no monthly membership fee’s that you don’t end up using! Take the single class that you’re interested in and pay once and it’s available to you for a lifetime,24/7 this way of...
How to recycle a book cover
How to recycle a book cover if you’re going to make a Junk Journal. One of the easiest ways to make your own Vintage Junk Journal is to use a cover that’s already made. Why? because when a book is made it has a nice hard cover and is already the size you...
DIY grunge tape
Today’s video is a tutorial, it’s a great DIY rust and grunge tape technique. In my next video I show you how to make some steampunk projects, so you will find this technique handy because you can use these as a background for your creations plus many more uses....
Journal page ideas
These Journal page ideas are unique, the method I have created is a series of folds that make a pocket on both sides of the page, using the page itself!!The same page uses the same paper folded to make a pocket on the front and the back of the page, have I lost you?...
Mini envelope page TABS
Mini envelope page TABS are made from left over tea dyed paper. Three cheeky little folds into the shape of an envelope that’s used for a tab in your junk journal, or on a journaling card. I reckon you could even use these as bookmarks in a book your reading. There’s...
Kraft card envelope
Kraft card envelope packaging is famous for it’s strength and versatility. It has this familiar colour that we all Love! For this reason it makes perfect packaging because it gives us crafters the best of both worlds, pretty and practical. Kraft card envelope...
Mini file folder
Make your own mini file folders recycling old manila folders from your filing cabinet. I also made some using printed scrapbook card stock that turned out adorable! You can use them in your junk journals, you can put tiny ephemera pieces in them, or use my index cards...
Window envelope pockets
Window envelope pockets are used in Junk Journals and are made from recycled junk mail envelopes. I have two styles of pocket envelopes for you to make using the envelopes your husband might normally rip open and throw out, if you don’t get to them first! This...
Envelope pockets from junk mail envelopes
How to make envelope pockets from recycled junk mail envelopes. I have two styles of pocket envelopes for you to make using envelopes your husband might normally rip open and throw out, if you don’t get to them first! I hope you give him a good talking to and...
Print on tags using your home printer
Print any text you want on tags using your home printer for junk journals or business type thank you cards. If you have Microsoft word or the alternative free software OpenOffice, you can do this following my step by step tutorial. ideal for junk journals I don’t show...
Craft caddy organizer
Craft caddy organizer, keep one handy and find anything your looking for! The top tray is removable and the 3 draws so handy, are also removable. I made this because my craft table was such a mess when I was creating. My accountant gave me 6 file folders that come in...
Deli paper junk journal pages
Deli paper junk journal pages add a great affordable option to your junk journal. this video shows how to create beautiful pages for your junk journals. I bought a 100 pack of deli paper, here’s the link where I got mine from. Deli paper is a light weight transparent...deli paper envelopes
Make deli paper envelopes and either stencil or stamp them, 2 never seen before new ideas! If putting your deli paper through your printer, is not for you try this little trick… PDF download: https://junkjournalideas.com.au/downloads/deli-paper-envelope-pattern/ this...
lace card spool from cereal boxes
Make your own lace card spool from cereal boxes, make them big or small. Cardboard cereal boxes are ideal for this handy little project. Lace card spools can hold enough lace for one signature, or go crazy and wrap as much on them as you like. free pattern...
Faux vintage notebook set
Make this simple faux vintage notebook set for fun, or for a tuckspot in your junk journal notebook. You can use them in your personal journal or YES! even journals you plan to sell. Just follow the copyright rules on the instructions sheet. There are only 20 of these...
Junk Journal GIVEAWAY
Details on my Junk Journal Giveaway. How you can Win this Journal, as well as where and how to have a look through the pages I have designed a Junk Journal as Guest Designer for Tracie Fox Love Junk Journals. I am so happy with the way this journal has turned out that...
Kraft paper portfolio bag
Kraft paper portfolio bag is just perfect to hold all your vintage ephemera or scrap papers. Make it as a junk journal portfolio they are so useful and easy to make. Iv’e made the pattern to fit on an A4 size piece of kraft paper or kraft cardstock. The...
Teeny tiny mini tags
teeny tiny mini tags are my newest addiction, and I love them. They fit anywhere and fill all the little places that we need to fill as junk journalists. The tiny tag embellishments can be used on your stacks because you can make them out of your scraps so they match...
Faux fabric paper tag
paper tag but it’s a Faux fabric paper tag for junk journals. This is an easy to follow papercraft tutorial on how I made my paper tag. It’s very shabby and looks good no matter the colours you use.
Christmas Tag Rudolph has a red nose
Christmas tag free printable for you to download and use as a gift tag or for your junk journals, my Christmas tag Rudloph has a red nose is very easy to make because all you have to do is print it, cut it out and tie a ribbon on the top and its ready to give. If you...
Thread spools cardboard spools that look wooden
How to make Vintage cardboard thread spools that look wooden, 4 different ways. Cover them withpaper, paint or decorate them for craft projects. These handy thread spools can be used to tidy ribbon or thread or to organize and store offcuts. You can aslo make some for...
Air dry or Oven dry tea dyed paper
What’s best, air dry or oven dry tea dyed paper? have you ever wondered how it’s done and which method you should use? Is hot or cold water best? I have made this video with all those answers and more. I’ve even found an alternate way to flatten the...
Foiling laser printer and ScanNcut technique
Cut out text or patterns using this foiling laser printer and ScanNcut technique. You can even use your punches or a big shot if you don’t have a Brother ScanNcut Machine. This way of foiling gives you the designer the freedom to foil your own designs Foiling...
Miniature passport charm for travelers notebook
Miniature passport charm for travelers notebook using real passport pages and the hot foil printing technique to get a realistic passport look. It’s so tiny but you can still turn the pages. It’s in the Junk Journal ideas shop now and comes with a lobster...
Tag pockets
Make these Tag pockets for your travelers notebook or scrapbook pages. Get the free SVG cut file from the link below. I have designed this tag with a front pocket specifically for the scanNcut machine. Once you download the zip file to your computer, save it to your...
Gold foil tea light candle covers hearts pattern
Make these cute little gold foil tea light candle covers heart design for Mother’s Day. It’s the hot foil printing method using a toner printer and a Minc or a laminator. Download your Free printable of the paper wraps by going to the link below. I have done mine,...
How to make chipboard
This video shows you two ways to cut out and how to make chipboard embellishments. Chipboard embellishments can cost a lot, I found a small packet of tiny tags today that had a price tag on them $4.95! seriously, that’s not good. Did you know you can make these...
texture paste techniques and recipe
Texture paste techniques and recipe for use as a primer on your art canvas, you can even use it as glue on the very popular mixed media projects. Use it as texture through stencils, my demo mixing the recipe is so easy, it only takes minutes! RECIPE: 1/4 cup...
Paper flower embellishment from book pages
How to make a Paper flower embellishment from book pages. Save money, when you make paper flower embellishments yourself. They’re perfect for when you colour your backgrounds with distress inks, and then colour these little paper flowers with the same or matching...
Toolbox for any side of ScanNcut machine
Make a simple toolbox for any side of ScanNcut machine and never lose your tools again. It’s compact, removable and won’t damage your machine. Fits either the left side of your ScanNCut or the right side. You’ll be that impressed with your little toolbox for your...
Transfer a photo onto a candle
This is an easy way to transfer a photo or text, anything really that you can print on your printer. Print it onto tissue paper and then melt it onto a candle using a hairdryer. It’s easy to do at home and you don’t need several supplies to do it. All you need...About Me
I’m Donna, founder and creator of Junk Journal ideas.
I'm married to a wonderful man who supports me and puts up with my passion for all things crafty. I live in Australia - not in the city, but in the country. My studio is the best place because I'm surrounded by open space, chickens, cattle, horses, dogs and the most beautiful wild birds.
