Uploaded August 2025 | Updated September 2026, 1 week ago
Welcome to the start of my brand-new junk journal series! 🌿✨ In this video, I’m sharing how to cover chipboard for junk journals using papers from @myporchprints-junkjournals on Etsy. The collection I’m working with is called "French Country Cottage", which features soft blues, florals, butterflies, animals, and cozy woodland vibes.
For today’s base, I’m covering the chipboard journal pieces with kraft cardstock and a soft blue patterned paper from the collection. This is Episode 1, so make sure to follow along as I build this junk journal step by step in future videos!
👉 In a later episode of this series, I’ll also be sharing how to bind the journal using the hidden spine method, so stay tuned.
🔗 Future Episodes in the Series:
Ep. 1 – How to Cover Chipboard for Junk Journals (you are here!)
Ep. 2 – How to Prepare Signatures for a Country Cottage Junk Journal (youtu.be/YgfS2cGAZno)
Ep. 3 – Adding Pockets & Ephemera Elements (youtu.be/4R5inEXabIU)
Ep. 4 – coming soon!
(Links will be added here as the series continues)
🛒 Supply List:
My Porch Prints (Etsy) "French Country Cottage" printable papers, fussy cuts, and ephemera
2 - 12"x12" Kraft cardstock
Chipboard pieces - amzn.to/45buTtv
cutting mat - amzn.to/42XgwYm
metal ruler - amzn.to/41H0d0G
cutting blade - amzn.to/4lBERce
Tear Tape - 1/2" and 1/4" - amzn.to/4kDUWOR
Glue - amzn.to/41NgsJw
paper trimmer - amzn.to/4cgQD8M
scissors - amzn.to/3EN33sS
bone folder - amzn.to/44dv6Mb
See all my favorite crafting supplies here: amazon.com/shop/craftee_with_amandajane
(I receive a small commission if you purchase from this link or those above.)
💙 If you enjoyed this tutorial, don’t forget to like 👍, comment 💬, and subscribe 🔔 so you don’t miss the rest of this French Country Cottage Junk Journal series!
MAILING ADDRESS - Write to me 🐌 mail at
701 US Highway 31
Box 119
Hartselle, AL 35640
BUSINESS INQUIRIES: amandajanecraftee@gmail.com with "AmandaJane YT" in SUBJECT LINE
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FTC disclosure: This is not a sponsored video. All products were purchased by me. Some links in the description of the video contain affiliate links, which means I may receive a small commission for purchases made through my links.
#JunkJournal #JunkJournalTutorial #JunkJournalSeries #ChipboardCover #FrenchCountryCottage #MyPorchPrints #HiddenSpineBinding #CottagecoreJournal #VintageJunkJournal #DIYJunkJournal #JournalMaking
Welcome to the start of my brand-new junk journal series! 🌿✨ In this video, I’m sharing how to cover chipboard for junk journals using papers from @myporchprints-junkjournals on Etsy. The collection I’m working with is called "French Country Cottage", which features soft blues, florals, butterflies, animals, and cozy woodland vibes.
For today’s base, I’m covering the chipboard journal pieces with kraft cardstock and a soft blue patterned paper from the collection. This is Episode 1, so make sure to follow along as I build this junk journal step by step in future videos!
👉 In a later episode of this series, I’ll also be sharing how to bind the journal using the hidden spine method, so stay tuned.
🔗 Future Episodes in the Series:
Ep. 1 – How to Cover Chipboard for Junk Journals (you are here!)
Ep. 2 – How to Prepare Signatures for a Country Cottage Junk Journal (youtu.be/YgfS2cGAZno)
Ep. 3 – Adding Pockets & Ephemera Elements (youtu.be/4R5inEXabIU)
Ep. 4 – coming soon!
(Links will be added here as the series continues)
🛒 Supply List:
My Porch Prints (Etsy) "French Country Cottage" printable papers, fussy cuts, and ephemera
2 - 12"x12" Kraft cardstock
Chipboard pieces - amzn.to/45buTtv
cutting mat - amzn.to/42XgwYm
metal ruler - amzn.to/41H0d0G
cutting blade - amzn.to/4lBERce
Tear Tape - 1/2" and 1/4" - amzn.to/4kDUWOR
Glue - amzn.to/41NgsJw
paper trimmer - amzn.to/4cgQD8M
scissors - amzn.to/3EN33sS
bone folder - amzn.to/44dv6Mb
See all my favorite crafting supplies here: amazon.com/shop/craftee_with_amandajane
(I receive a small commission if you purchase from this link or those above.)
💙 If you enjoyed this tutorial, don’t forget to like 👍, comment 💬, and subscribe 🔔 so you don’t miss the rest of this French Country Cottage Junk Journal series!
MAILING ADDRESS - Write to me 🐌 mail at
701 US Highway 31
Box 119
Hartselle, AL 35640
BUSINESS INQUIRIES: amandajanecraftee@gmail.com with "AmandaJane YT" in SUBJECT LINE
-----------------------------------------------------
FTC disclosure: This is not a sponsored video. All products were purchased by me. Some links in the description of the video contain affiliate links, which means I may receive a small commission for purchases made through my links.
#JunkJournal #JunkJournalTutorial #JunkJournalSeries #ChipboardCover #FrenchCountryCottage #MyPorchPrints #HiddenSpineBinding #CottagecoreJournal #VintageJunkJournal #DIYJunkJournal #JournalMaking
