Welcome back to another Mixed Media Tuesday! Today, I’m diving into a super fun project: creating and decorating a vintage-inspired junk journal booklet. Using an ephemera pack with a variety of paper sizes and designs, I’ve put together a unique little journal that’s perfect for art journaling, memory keeping, or even as a travel diary.
video tutorial
You can enjoy the video at my YouTube channel
close-up photos
For the cover, I kept things relatively flat to ensure the journal remains easy to work in.
I started by scoring and folding various vintage-themed papers – think dictionary pages, maps, and old newspapers – to create a layered, textured booklet. Because these pages are nice and thick, they handle wet mediums like sprays and acrylic paints beautifully. After binding them with a simple three-holestitch and a waxed thread, I added a practical elastic closure using my Crop-A-Dile to keep everything secure as the journal grows.
Here is a look on the first two pages
Inside, I explored two different page styles. On the first page, I created a functional pocket using a tag from the ephemera pack, perfect for tucking in extra bits and pieces.
On the second page, I played with white acrylic paint, rub-ons, and laser-cut elements.
I even created a “slit” in a suitcase cutout to tuck in various travel-themed ephemera, creating a whimsical focal point.
supplies
Below you can find a list of all the products used today. Affiliate links used where possible at no extra cost to you.
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The vintage elements and layered textures give the journal so much character and charm. It feels like the perfect little space for capturing memories and creative moments.
Your style is really interesting.