I'm Margarete Miller, first and foremost a collage artists who loves to use vintage ephemera when creating art. I am also the publisher, author, and creator of collage art books to encourage and inspire you to create collage art of your own. I love exploring book arts, such as gluebooks and junk journals.
I make KZread videos to show you the projects I am working on, and to invite you to create with me.
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For me, it's an art journal. I don't write in them. I just enjoy creating each page. For me each page is a work of art. They reveal or reflect what my feelings are at that moment.
Great work!
I actually made a junk journal of sort with postcards I collected from my travels. I put it on binder rings as I don’t know how to make signatures yet…they scare me😊😂
Sorry, but I still don’t get it. I’m a card maker and love sending them out to cheer people up, for birthdays, get well, etc.
Continue doing what you enjoy 👍🏼
@@MargareteMiller TY and you too…whatever makes us as individuals happy! 💕
So inspiring! Thank you.
You are so welcome! Glad you enjoyed it 💜
My mom passed away a little over a week ago, and as soon as I got home, I spent the next 6 days making junk journals for my 2 sisters and myself to capture memories, prayers, gratitudes, and write about my mom. They both loved their journals. I am still adding to mine. 💜
Absolutely beautiful! 🦋🌞
Thank you so much! 💙
Thanks for this. New to paper crafting and I do love the pretty boxes from various purchases I’ve made. I’ll try a junk journal after your video.
Wonderful! I'm so glad to hear that you're going to work on one of your very own 😉
Oh my gosh! I dint know about long arm staplers! Game changer. Thanks!!!
So glad it was helpful! 💙
Your video came across my feed and I was so excited! I have been a creative from about 10 years old and I'm mid 70's now. I have seen and done a lot in the art world. I always come back to paper in the end. I love all the pockets, secret enclosures and the absolute creativity and therapy of junk journals but I can't find a use for them at all. Sadly this video did not solve this issue for me. I've made about half a dozen and while I like them they sit on a shelf. I don't journal and don't know anyone that does. I have never scrapbooked and don't know anyone that does so I am left with making things that are of little use. Sad but true. I will stick to watching junk journal ideas and incorporating them into cards that I sell. Darn, I had high hopes. I enjoyed your video and will binge on your past ones. Thanks so much. Jan
Do you like collage, Jan? I use so many of my junk journals as a place to hold my collages. 💜
@@MargareteMiller I do Margaret. Now that is an interesting use. I'll have to think about this option. Thank you
Oh my goodness... SUPER GORGEOUS, LOVELY. I wanna try! How many days do you need to collect these pieces?
It depends on what it is you are gathering. Sometimes you realize they are easy to come by, or you have a lot at home. Other times you really have to look ❣️😉👍🏼
I still don't understand. I am a paper crafter so at the end of making something like a card I can use it. What is a junk journal used for? You still didn't answer that.
I did answer that. "What is the function of a junk journal?". Time at 4:09
What do you use when you cannot stich?
In this video I showed you how I used a stapler. In my Christmas journal I show you how I do the tab binding method: kzread.info/dash/bejne/pq1rr5Rvety-gKg.html Neither of these require stitching.
I have a small craft space but an adjustable desk...at the press of a button it rises up to be a desk to stand at...brilliant.
My spouse has one like that. They are awesome! 👏🏼
I recently started junk journaling and I'm addicted. I hope I get great at it like I see you and others make beautiful things.
You definitely will get more confident with time. Keep going 👍🏼❣️😉
Thank you so much for inspiration, amazing how many papers and so on are just ordinairy, every day stuff. Always thought collage was using expensive paper and stickers and fancy note books...have obviously been watching the wrong videos . My daughter sent me this link give me something to think about as I am on day four of a bad bout of covid. Thank you so much.
Get better soon so you have the energy and interest to work on a junk journal 😉 Yes, I like to use everyday papers and things because they often have direct connections to our lives. And it's enjoyable to use papers that may just ordinarily go to the recycle bin. 💜
I don't find it work I find it very relaxing
Exactly! Me, too 😉
The small piece of paper is called “receipt stub” usually used to attach to an expense report.
Yes! Thank you! 💙
I have a friend who LOVES to make them, and I LOVE to use them! I fill mine with scripture verses or other theological quotes. When I fill one it becomes part of my daily devotions or I give it to someone who needs inspiration in their life. Plus--they are soooo beautiful!
Great!! I love that you know what you want to use them for 👍🏼😉❣️
Thank you for your video, I have to confess I was one of those mystified viewers who had no idea why you would make a junk journal! I understand totally the creative aspect of it as I paint, plus the therapy side, the recycling, and I love a notebook and all the pretty embellishments. The only thing I was still slightly confused about were some of the terms you use - ATCs, Signatures etc. Did you think of these names or is this a general scrapbooking language? You definitely made me want to make a junk journal of my own though x
I should have taken more time to explain some of these terms. A signature is a set of papers that are folded in half. ATC is artist trade card, which is the size of a regular playing card. It’s a small piece of art that you can trade with other artists.
I lead an art drop in group. I've led a seminar on how to repurpose books as various types of journals, but I like the idea of making journals like this better for the art group. We have lots of scrapbook paper and miscellaneous scrapbooking stuff in our supply cupboard.
Great! I'm so glad you've got a new idea to work with 😉
This is the problem...too much talking
There's nothing wrong with talking and illustrating a topic of confusion for many people; it's clarification. If it's too much talking for you, you should watch a different kind of video.
Finally....someone has answered my question. My understanding is that a junk journal is a style of journal that has multiple uses (scrapbook, diary, etc.). And the purpose of a junk journal as opposed to other journals, is that one is supposed to enjoy the making process, and make it unique to their liking. Up until now, I thought that a junk journal was just a way to waste one's time and materials in order to create a book that is nothing more than....junk. Thank you for this informative video.
Great summary. You've got it! So glad this was helpful 👍🏻❣️🌟
I very much enjoy the sharing of your process! Thnx!
Thanks for watching, Loree❣️
Love your mini journal. You mentioned “title page” - I’m curious as to what you include on that page? Thanks for sharing your incredible talent!
Thank you! For title page I might just write a short description of the contents. I’m not sure yet 👍🏼
Great fun, thank you!
Making junk journals is my therapy. I love to create unique pages just because it makes me happy to create something fun and just for me.
Exactly❣️👍🏼😉
Adorable project! I am somewhat new to collage art. Working on your 2024 52 week challenge has been both fun and a great learning experience. I so enjoy your videos and your teaching style. Thank you!❤
Thanks so much! And I’m so glad that you are enjoying the weekly assignments ❣️👍🏼😉
Great , simple video. I’m inspired to make one today. I like how you show us your techniques! 👍
I hope you will! So glad you enjoyed this ❣️👍🏼🙂
Do you have any suggestions for junk journals for kiddos…lower elementary school level? Btw-you do a great job of explaining/educating. 😘.
Thank you! Junk journals for kids is a great idea! I once made a jj cover from a Skittles candy box but that’s a little on the small side. Hole punch with rings works, too. I like to have kids cut things out of magazines and make small collages of things they like.
As long as it’s legal, lifts your spirits, encourages creativity and it’s FUN…..just do it!
Great advice! 👍🏼❣️😉
Where did you get some of the things for your postal book? Stamped images and such. My husband retired as a mail carrier, and I love that book. I would love to make a similar book.
I've always loved things postal, so I keep an eye out for things. I also belong to my local stamp club and that's where I get a lot of my sets of stamps. 👍🏻
I have mixed feelings about junk journals. I enjoy looking at the pretty junk journals on Etsy or Pinterest, but I feel uneasy knowing that most of them are not actually made from "junk" that someone had at home. The same goes for scrapghans - you can see it's unlikely that someone would have so much colour-coordinated scrap yarn at home. That is why I love very much your tutorial on making a journal cover out of a box. I hate seeing someone has obviously bought and ruined an antique book or purchased a printer and printable ephemeris.
You're right. A lot of materials used for junk journals are bought for the purpose of creating it because people want a specific look. Everyone must decide for themselves. I've done both methods, including bought digital kits so that I could shape the theme.
Thanks 4 sharing. Yes i admit i m 1 of those who say why and what 2 use them 4. Thanks 4 explaining a bit of why u do it.
Glad it was helpful 💜
Hello! Thank you for giving me something to ponder and to look forward to ❤❤
You are so welcome! Glad you’re enjoying them❣️
Margarete, I don't know if you have Lowe's in your area, but they have the coolest house shape paint chips! Such fun to play with! I don't recall the brand but they have a large number of colors. They are 2"w x 4"h? I pick up a few each time I go in. Let me know if you don't have Lowe's, and I can send you some. 😊
Nice idea!! I do have a Lowe’s near by where I’m located at the moment. I’ll see if I can stop by. Thanks for the suggestion!! 👍🏼❣️😉
Great!
Your journals are all beautiful, and with your detailed explanations, I learned a lot about junk journals, I've been saving and recycling magazines, and photos that I didn't know how to start.
Great! I’m glad you’ve got some ideas to play with 👍🏼❣️🌟
I love everything about junk journals, art journals, mixed media journals, and plain journals in general. I love making them and writing in them. Someday, hopefully my children, will read my thoughts at the time, but if the books get brought to a thrift store, perhaps someone might take an interest. I'm doing it because I love it and the end result doesn't concern me at this time.
I agree with you and think that’s the way to do it. Even if my kids have no interest in it and want to give it all away, I’m fine with that. This is for me 🌟
Excellent video! You gave me so much inspiration! I am excited to create with the processed and unused stamps I have collected over the years!
Wonderful! I’m so glad you’ve got some new ideas to play with 😉
Thank you for sharing this idea I have some smaller pages that I had no idea what to do with it's perfect .
Great! Glad it was helpful! 💜
My reason for making junk journals is, WHY NOT ?...They are extremely fun to make and it's even more fun decorating them. I'm totally addicted to making big or small, eclectic or themed, it doesn't matter, if it gives you joy to create them, JUST DO IT.
Exactly! ❣️👍🏼😉
It's just another mode of self-expression.
Yep, totally agree 👍🏼
Merci beaucoup 🌸🌸🌸
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I love this little junk journal. Part of junk journaling is also using materials you love so that when you look back at the pages, it makes you happy. Thank you.
Yes! Thank you! 😉❣️👍🏻
Fun pkg’s: coffee baggies had pictures on them. I used some for friends fun. lol
Good idea! There's so much fun product packaging out there! 👍🏻
Ive just finished mine! Is there an official hashtag for this challenge, Margarete?
#mmpromptcards 😉❣️👏🏼
@@MargareteMiller thank you ♥️♥️
Your comments are helpful. I have wondered about these items. Thank you.
Glad it was helpful! 👍🏼❣️😉
Do people actually journal in a junk journal? I have never seen a junk journal with writing in it. If no journaling-what’s the purpose?
Please rewatch the section of the video where I cover the purpose. 👍🏼
This is a wonderful intro to junk journals! I will refer people who ask to your thorough and informative video. Thank you! I love the process of making a junk journal. Each one has its own personality, and some are just works of art in and of themselves that won’t be “used” in any way. I have purchased a few journals over the years just for their artistic (and tutorial) value! I had planned to include Junk Journal July in my current “memory-keeping journal,” but the thrill of creating a new journal specifically for July has changed my mind 😂. Really loved watching you make the small journal from the watercolor box and it turned out beautifully! Who can resist a good box?? Thank you, again, Margarete, for sharing your time and talent with the rest of us ❤
What kind comments! Thanks so much❤️. Yes, it’s hard to resist a good box 😉