10 things I wish I knew as a junk journal BEGINNER + make a simple junk journal

#junkjournal #artadvice #margaretemiller Back when I was beginning my junk journal journey, I would have loved to hear some advice on getting started. I'm confident in creating junk journals now from all the skills I've learned over time, but it was something I built up to. Today I am sharing the 10 things I wish I would have known as a beginner to junk journaling. I'm also going to show you a simple junk journal you can make to start you off on your own junk journal journey. I create simple covers, and gather some papers for a single signature. 0:00 - What I wish I would have known 1:01 - 1 The definition of a junk journal 2:35 - 2 Don't need to only use "junk" 3:46 - 3 Start with smaller projects 5:26 - 4 Preplanning helps a lot 6:39 - 5 It's all about experimentation 7:28 - 6 Options other than stitching 8:40 - 7 The parts of creating 10:05 - 8 Return to your journals over the years 11:42 - 9 Gift them with caution 14:06 - 10 Time is your friend 14:51 - Making a simple junk journal 27:59 - Additional information 🟡 If you have any advice for someone starting with junk journals, leave it in the comments, please! ❤️ Also, consider subscribing to my channel if you enjoy this kind of content 👏🏼 🟠 Other inspirational videos on junk journals: FREE finds for junk journals: https://youtu.be/veEq5ZJdf1k 8 inspirational art journal THEMES for junk journals & gluebooks: https://youtu.be/WHe4a5Gkry4 🟢 Where to find me: My books on Amazon: https://amzn.to/3XTof6F Etsy: https://www.etsy.com/shop/mellowmiller Website: https://margaretemiller.com 🔵 My membership, the Vintage & Collage Club is open! https://vintagecollage.club/ 🟣 My favorites: postal theme rubber stamp: https://amzn.to/49IJE6c assorted inkpads: https://amzn.to/42Xx693 my favorite set of washi tape: https://amzn.to/3E3angu favorite brand of gluestick: https://amzn.to/3lvC62T double-sided tape: https://amzn.to/3xcFH8G small desk organizer: https://amzn.to/3Yvvlgg large desk organizer: https://amzn.to/3RU4He9 🔴 I'm Margarete Miller. I'm a collage artist who loves to use vintage papers and vintage themes in my art. I also love all things postal, including lots of postage stamps in my art.