Make Your Own Personal Junk Journal with Tacky Glue
Creating a junk journal is a delightful way to preserve your personal memories while exploring your creativity. This project is perfect for anyone looking to turn everyday paper scraps into a cherished keepsake. Let’s dive into this eco-friendly activity!
Supplies:
• Aleene’s Original Tacky Glue
• Blank journal
• Scrap papers, doilies, lace, etc.
• Mementos like pictures, greeting cards, etc.
• Scissors
Step 1: Plan Out Junk Journal Contents
Think about what memories you want to capture in your junk journal. Is it a travel journal, a daily diary or a collection of memories for a loved one? Having a theme will help make your junk journal more cohesive. Gather your contents and get started.
Step 2: Squeeze Glue Onto Open Pages of Junk Journal
Squeeze Aleene’s Original Tacky Glue onto junk journal pages for the background paper.
Step 3: Cut Out Tissue Paper & Apply to Junk Journal
Apply desired paper to glued pages to serve as a colorful background.
Step 4: Begin Gluing Keepsakes to Junk Journal
Glue in personal items to serve as a base for your pages of your junk journal.
Step 5: Add Pictures & Personal Memories to Junk Journal
Glue in photos, ticket stubs, postcards, etc. to make the junk journal personal.
Step 7: Add Fun Embellishments to Junk Journal
Unleash your creativity by adding embellishments to your photos. Add doodles, notes, lists, or anything that you feel will make this journal extra special.
Step 8: Add Final Embellishments to Junk Journal
Unleash your creativity by adding memories and other special items to your junk journal. You can even add envelopes to hold small keepsakes like buttons or flowers. Let everything dry. Once your junk journal is complete, flip through pages and take a walk through your personal history preserved in a beautiful and unique format.
Now you’ve successfully crafted a memory junk journal! Creating a junk journal isn’t just about crafting but preserving your personal memories in a beautiful and environmentally friendly way! Did you use Original Tacky Glue to make your own junk journal? Show us and tag us on social media @aleenesDIY!
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