2024 Christmas Junk Journal | Tim Holtz Idea-ology

Merry Christmas friends! In my latest video I'm sharing a flip through of my 2024 Christmas Junk Journal created using my stash of Tim Holtz Christmas Idea-ology. As I flip through the pages, I also share some details on the construction of the junk journal and the various pages. Just to be clear, this is not a detailed tutorial or process video. 

I know some of you might enjoy that, but the filming and editing would take me hours and hours and quite honestly when I'm creating my junk journals I really like to just be in the moment, enjoy the making process and not have to worry about filming the process. There is so much planning and prep that goes into creating the cardmaking videos that I share. I often create the card and then recreate it for the video. That is just not something I could do for a junk journal and again the number of hours and days it takes for me to create a junk journal just isn't something I want to spend the time to film and edit at this time. I appreciate your understanding and hope you enjoy this flip through.

Now let's get on to the making! Below you will find photos of the cover and all of the pages of my junk journal. If you have any questions please feel free to reach out to me. And as always, I encourage you to use your stash if you wish to create something similar. If you are interested in any of the products I’m sharing in this video, you can find links to them in the supply list below. When you shop through those links, you’re supporting me at no extra cost to you and I really appreciate that so very much!

2024 Christmas Junk Journal by Juliana Michaels featuring Tim Holtz Christmas Idea-ology

You can either watch the video below or head over to my YouTube Channel HERE to check it out.


Please feel free to use products from your stash to recreate something similar. However, if you are interested in any of the products I’m using, you can find the supply list with links at the bottom of this post. When you shop through those links you are supporting me at no extra cost to you and I truly appreciate that support so very much!

2024 CHRISTMAS JUNK JOURNAL | COVER

The cover is made from 2x chipboard cut to 5 x 7 inches. I then covered the chipboard with patterned paper and decorated the front cover with a mix of Tim Holtz Christmas Idea-ology pieces to create the scene. 

Throughout the junk journal I have distressed the ephemera pieces by rubbing the backside of my craft knife along the edges of the piece and by lightly rubbing a sanding disc along the edges. I also crinkled the papers on the corners and then inked the edges of all of the pieces with Ground Espresso Distress Ink.

2024 Christmas Junk Journal by Juliana Michaels featuring Tim Holtz Christmas Idea-ology




2024 CHRISTMAS JUNK JOURNAL | INTERIOR PAGES

The spine of the junk journal is made from a piece of Tim Holtz Mixed Media Heavystock cut to 5 x 7 inches. I created this AFTER I had completed the interior pages. By doing this I could adjust it to the size I needed. I then scored it at 1 ⅜ inches and at 3 ⅝ inches to create a 2 ¼ inch spine. I cut a piece of 1x chipboard to 2 x 7 inches and adhered it to the inside of the spine. I then adhered bookbinding tape to the entire piece, wrapping it over the top and bottom edges. This helped to reinforce the folds and make it more sturdy. I then adhered a piece of patterned paper to the outside of the spine. 

To assemble the journal, I adhered the spine to the inside of the front and back cover piece and covered the overlapping piece with patterned paper. I then added a cluster of ephemera and paper dolls to decorate it.


The inside pages are made from Tim Holtz Mixed Media Heavystock cut to 10 x 7 inches and scored at 4 ⅞ inches and 5 ⅛ inches to create a ¼ inch fold. I like to make my pages very dimensional and thick so this allows the pages to lay more flat and for the junk journal to actually close.

I made three of these signatures or inside pages. This gave me a total of 12 pages to decorate. I then adhered patterned paper to each page and decorated each one with a mix of Tim Holtz Christmas Idea-ology pieces. For more details on this please reference the video linked above.

After I had decorated all of the pages, I created the spine and adhered it to the cover pieces. I then used seam binding to wrap around the pages and adhere them to the spine. The seam binding is dyed with Tim Holtz Lumberjack Plaid Distress Spray Stain, Aged Mahogany Distress Spray Stain and Tart Cranberry Mica Stain.













I hope you enjoyed this up close look at my 2024 Christmas Junk Journal and are inspired to create something similar.  For me it's a great way to use up some of my Tim Holtz Idea-ology stash instead of just hoarding it all!

SUPPLIES

Below you can find the supplies I used to create this card and the swatches. When you shop through the links below, I receive a small commission from Scrapbook.com. These links are at no cost to you and the commission I receive helps me cover the costs of my blog and other expenses, and allows me to continue to provide you with FREE inspiration and tutorials. If you want to learn more about what an affiliate link is, you can see my full affiliate and product disclosure statement here. Thank you so much for your love and support!

Compartmental Christmas Cardmaking Series

My latest video series Compartmental Christmas Cardmaking is now available over on my YouTube Channel. So far there are 4 videos for you to enjoy. In each video I walk you through how to create the featured card, share alternative product options, and ideas on how to break down each step of the cardmaking process so that you can compartmentally create or mass produce each card. There are also loads of tips, tricks and techniques throughout each video. Click on the images below to view any of the videos.

A LETTERBOARD CHRISTMAS CARD

Compartmental Christmas Cardmaking Series A Letterboard Christmas Card

A MIXED MEDIA CHRISTMAS CARD

Compartmental Christmas Cardmaking Series A Mixed Media Christmas Card

PEACE ON EARTH CHRISTMAS CARD


LEARN HOW TO WATERCOLOR SOLID STAMP IMAGES

Compartmental Christmas Cardmaking Series Watercolor Santa Christmas Card


If you are looking for the supply list for a particular card, you can find it in the description box below each video. To expand the text box, click on the word "more" to see all of my links and other information.



Patchwork Thank You Cards

When I saw the Patchwork Coverplate Die I was immediately reminded of my Grandma Toots and her hand made quilts. She would cut out and hand stitch every square inch of it. No fancy sewing machines for her!

Patchwork Quilt Thank You Cards by Juliana Michaels featuring Scrapbook.com Patchwork A2 Die, Thanks Friend Stamp Set, Woodland Paper Pad and Cozy Autumn Foliage Die Set

PATCHWORK QUILT THANK YOU CARDS

I used the Patchwork Coverplate Die to cut 6 different pieces of paper from the Woodland Paper Pad and while I stopped at making 3 cards, I had enough pieces to create quite a few more. And while it was a labor of love assembling the pieces, I took the time to enjoy the process and reminisce about my Grandma.I recommend using the die as a template to help reassemble the various pieces and to lay out the position of each pattern. Another tip for assembly is to adhere the die cuts to a pieces of white cardstock to help hold them together.

Once I had the quilt assembled and adhered to the white cardstock. I then lightly rubbed over them with a Ranger Sanding Disk (which is just light grit sandpaper) to give it a slightly worn distressed effect.

Patchwork Quilt Thanks Card by Juliana Michaels featuring Scrapbook.com Patchwork A2 Die, Thanks Friend Stamp Set, Woodland Paper Pad and Cozy Autumn Foliage Die Set

The leaves are die cut from several colors of paper from the Boho Paper Pad and sanded them as well. I adhered them together and then used 1mm double sided foam adhesive to adhere them to the card front. However before doing that, I added a length of gold thread behind them as another nod to my Grandma's hand stitching.

The frame was created using 2 of the Nested Rectangle Dies. I centered them to each other and used Mint Tape to hold them together and then die cut the frames using the Boho Paper Pad. I also sanded these to continue with the distressed effect.

Patchwork Quilt So Grateful For You Card by Juliana Michaels featuring Scrapbook.com Patchwork A2 Die, Thanks Friend Stamp Set, Woodland Paper Pad and Cozy Autumn Foliage Die Set

To finish off each card, I added a stamped sentiment from the Thanks Friend Stamp Set. I stamped them using Verasfine Clair Ink in Twilight and then die cut them using the coordinating die set and then adhered them with 1mm double sided foam adhesive.

Patchwork Quilt Thank You Card by Juliana Michaels featuring Scrapbook.com Patchwork A2 Die, Thanks Friend Stamp Set, Woodland Paper Pad and Cozy Autumn Foliage Die Set

Thanks so much for your visit. I hope you enjoyed learning how this trio of Patchwork Quilt Thank You Cards came together. 

*The finished card size is 4 ¼ x 5 ½ inches.

SUPPLIES

Below you can find the supplies I used to create this card and the swatches. When you shop through the links below, I receive a small commission from Scrapbook.com. These links are at no cost to you and the commission I receive helps me cover the costs of my blog and other expenses, and allows me to continue to provide you with FREE inspiration and tutorials. If you want to learn more about what an affiliate link is, you can see my full affiliate and product disclosure statement here. Thank you so much for your love and support!

Tip & Tricks with Tim Holtz Distress Spritz

Hello there! If you haven't heard, Tim Holtz just added 12 more Distress Spritz colors. There are now a total of 36 colors available in the Distress Spritz line which is only half of the Distress color palette. Fingers crossed that he continues to add the remaining colors! I personally love working with them because of how they add a touch of shimmer and shine without being overbearing AND how they coordinate with the Distress palette that I know and love!

In my latest video I'm sharing some tips and tricks for using them, including how to keep them from clogging, how to unclog them and how to feel more confident spraying them. I'm also showing how to use them with stencils and die cuts to create a set of festive Christmas cards!

Christmas Cards by Juliana Michaels featuring Tim Holtz Distress Spritz and sharing tips and tricks for working with Distress Spritz

You can either watch the video below or head over to my YouTube Channel HERE to check it out.


Please feel free to use products from your stash to recreate something similar. However, if you are interested in any of the products I’m using, you can find the supply list with links at the bottom of this post. When you shop through those links you are supporting me at no extra cost to you and I truly appreciate that support so very much!

NOEL CHRISTMAS CARD

Here is an up close look at the one of the cards I created in this video using the Tim Holtz Distress Spritz with a stencil and die cuts. The finished card size is 4 ¼ x 5 ½ inches.

Noel Christmas Card by Juliana Michaels featuring Tim Holtz Distress Spritz

WISH CHRISTMAS CARD

Here is an up close look at the other card I created in this video using the Tim Holtz Distress Spritz with a stencil and die cuts. The finished card size is 4 ¼ x 5 ½ inches.

Wish Christmas Card by Juliana Michaels featuring Tim Holtz Distress Spritz

SUPPLIES

Below you can find the supplies I used to create these cards. When you shop through the links below, I receive a small commission from Scrapbook.com. These links are at no cost to you and the commission I receive helps me cover the costs of my blog and other expenses, and allows me to continue to provide you with FREE inspiration and tutorials. If you want to learn more about what an affiliate link is, you can see my full affiliate and product disclosure statement here. Thank you so much for your love and support!

Christmas Holiday Gift Tags with the Tim Holtz Sizzix Sidekick Side Order

Hello there! I don't know about you, but there is just something about mini sized things that I adore! Mini always makes me think of something cute and the new Tim Holtz Sizzix Side Orders are just that! All things mini and cute! 

There are 5 New Side Orders and each one includes a coordinating set of thinlit dies and an embossing folder that are sized to work with the Sizzix Sidekick Die Cutting Machine. If you aren't familiar with the Sidekick, it is a mini die cutting machine that allows you to work with dies and embossing folders up to 2.5 inches wide and up to 4.5 inches in length. But, you don't have to have the Sidekick machine to use them. They will work in any die cutting machine! In my latest video I share more about the Sizzix Sidekick and how I used it with the Christmas Minis Side Order to create this set of festive Christmas Holiday Gift Tags.

Christmas Holiday Gift Tags by Juliana Michaels featuring the Tim Holtz Sizzix Sidekick and Christmas Mini Side Order Thinlits Dies

You can either watch the video below or head over to my YouTube Channel HERE to check it out.


Please feel free to use products from your stash to recreate something similar. However, if you are interested in any of the products I’m using, you can find the supply list with links at the bottom of this post. When you shop through those links you are supporting me at no extra cost to you and I truly appreciate that support so very much!

CHRISTMAS HOLIDAY GIFT TAGS

Here is an up close look each of the gift tags I created using the Tim Holtz Sizzix Christmas Mini Side Order and Sidekick Die cutting machine.

Christmas Holiday Gift Tags by Juliana Michaels featuring the Tim Holtz Sizzix Sidekick and Christmas Mini Side Order Thinlits Dies




SUPPLIES

Below you can find the supplies I used to create these Christmas Holiday Gift Tags. When you shop through the links below, I receive a small commission from Scrapbook.com. These links are at no cost to you and the commission I receive helps me cover the costs of my blog and other expenses, and allows me to continue to provide you with FREE inspiration and tutorials. If you want to learn more about what an affiliate link is, you can see my full affiliate and product disclosure statement here. Thank you so much for your love and support!

Use Your Stash of Tim Holtz Halloween Idea-ology To Create A Junk Journal

I'm back with my second Halloween Junk Journal and even though Halloween is this week, I am not ready for the Halloween crafting to be over! I have so many more projects I want to make! Please tell me I'm not alone!

Once again, I'm sharing a flip through and walk through of this junk journal over on my YouTube Channel. And as with the last one, I'm sharing tips and tricks for how I assembled each page as well as how I put the entire junk journal together. Here though, you can check out still images of each of the pages and interactive elements that I created.
 

You can either watch the video below or head over to my YouTube Channel HERE to check it out.

Please feel free to use products from your stash to recreate something similar. However, if you are interested in any of the products I’m using, you can find the supply list with links at the bottom of this post. When you shop through those links, you’re supporting me at no extra cost to you and I really appreciate that so very much!

HALLOWEEN JUNK JOURNAL

Here is an up close look at each page and the pull outs I created. The completed junk journal is 5 x 5 inches.

Halloween Junk Journal by Juliana Michaels featuring Tim Holtz Halloween Idea-ology
























SUPPLIES

Below you can find the supplies I used to create this Handmade Halloween Junk Journal. When you shop through the links below, I receive a small commission from Scrapbook.com. These links are at no cost to you and the commission I receive helps me cover the costs of my blog and other expenses, and allows me to continue to provide you with FREE inspiration and tutorials. If you want to learn more about what an affiliate link is, you can see my full affiliate and product disclosure statement here. Thank you so much for your love and support!

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