Uploaded November 2025 | Updated September 2026, 1 hour ago
Over a year ago, I made a memory book for my brother’s 60th birthday. It was the project that took me the longest ever to finish — and also the one that made me the most nervous, because I really wanted it to be special.
But it turned out to be one of my absolute favorite creations. Every time I visit him, I look through that book and think, ahh, I kind of miss it!
In this 3rd episode of my mixed media journal I'm sharing the thought process that goes into constructing the heart of the journal.
Looking for a way to support me in making more videos?
Buy me a coffee: ko-fi.com/49dragonflies
Videos mentioned:
Reimagining My Favorite Mixed Media Journal Playlist: youtube.com/playlist?list=PL0uZLUk_bfW4Tn0GQYrFeraSQ5oxK8Z82
Memory Book Playlist: youtube.com/playlist?list=PL0uZLUk_bfW7yWcg7_yF8ZUSMi3p8UJkk&si=1NX9E4OU3A7GKctG
Dephemerember Playlist: youtube.com/playlist?list=PL0uZLUk_bfW7iOhawcl4VNM3vSVjZ7D_m
Keeper of Memories Workshop/Part 1: youtu.be/EWeGdqx3yXc
Keeper of Memories Workshop/Part 2/Workshop Footage & Flip Through: youtu.be/L8Cz7MH6qIY
Other links mentioned:
Splatter and Paint Backgrounds A4: https://www.49dragonflies.shop/product-page/splatter-amp-paint-backgrounds-a4-size
Splatter and Paint Backgrounds US LETTER: https://www.49dragonflies.shop/product-page/splatter-paint-backgrounds-us-letter-size
Splatter and Paint NO DATE Planner Pages A4: https://www.49dragonflies.shop/product-page/splatter-and-paint-no-date-planner-pages-a4-size
Splatter and Paint NO DATE Planner Pages US LETTER: https://www.49dragonflies.shop/product-page/splatter-paint-no-date-planner-pages-us-letter-size
Splatter and Paint Ephemera A4: https://www.49dragonflies.shop/product-page/splatter-paint-ephemera-a4-size
Splatter and Paint Ephemera US LETTER: https://www.49dragonflies.shop/product-page/splatter-paint-ephemera-us-letter-size
The Grunge Backgrounds US Letter size: https://www.49dragonflies.shop/product-page/the-grunge-backgrounds-us-letter-size
The Grunge Backgrounds A4 size: https://www.49dragonflies.shop/product-page/the-grunge-backgrounds-a4-size
Butterfly Freebie A4: ko-fi.com/s/133335d49e
Butterfly Freebie US Letter: ko-fi.com/s/72ecded4db
German store for designer fabrics: quilting4you.de
Dephemerember Info page: https://www.49dragonflies.shop/dephemerember
Alex Castro Fereirra's website: alexcastroferreira.com
Alex Castro Fereirra's online courses: alexcastroferreira.com/learn/courses
Alex Castro Fereirra's Instagram: instagram.com/alexcastroferreira7770
Stencil Nautilus Stamp Style 1: pmartiststudio.com/product/nautilus-stamp-style-1-mixed-media
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Other journal supplies I use (Links with * are affiliate links. More info below.):
*Art Glitter Glue with fine metal tip: amzn.to/2YKVmdx
*Envelope Punch Board by We R Memory Keepers: amzn.to/38wStRf
*3 in 1 Glue 4 oz. bottle: amzn.to/2S9dr1V
*Uppercase clickable alphabet stamps: amzn.to/2KcWr8y
*Crop-A-Dile Eyelet and Snap Punch: amzn.to/2VLIu7N
*Sizzix Big Shot Foldaway Die-cut Machine: amzn.to/2LyJb03
*12 Digit Rubber Rolling Alphabet Stamp: amzn.to/2VESiRN
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find me here:
Shop: https://www.49dragonflies.shop/
instagram.com/49dragonflies
Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.at/49dragonflies/pins/
email: 49dragonflies@gmail.com
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* Disclaimer: As an Amazon and Simon Says Stamps Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. Some of the links on some of my videos are "affiliate links", meaning that if you purchase using those links, I receive a small commission. There is no added cost to you when you use those links.
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Other videos you might enjoy:
A Year of Planning in my Junk Journal Planners/Q&A Session: youtu.be/GKVTs6vi0TI?si=VIcb0DnzkrJ107gB
15 Junk Journal Terms Finally Explained!: youtu.be/e-RiLO-g-gM?si=5OFK0c4-hXDiRu9c
The Story Behind 49dragonflies: youtu.be/KSw711Vn6jk?si=D4Nzicz00tlFrsJO
How to Become a Full-Time YouTuber: youtu.be/6gXAZhQqqn8
How I Film & Edit My Crafting Videos: youtu.be/hgm5fHdkgcw
Easy Coffee Dying and More: youtu.be/wl5PQbxlbEg
DYI Ephemera Storage Book/Updated Version/Tutorial: youtu.be/p0MP2yprw1g?si=68eBbA1rk_Y7eQet
My Craft Space: youtu.be/GOO9G5nV2Pw
#49dragonflies #junkjournal #junkjournalideas #junkjournaltutorial #journalwithme #journalideas #journalingideas #junkjournaling
Over a year ago, I made a memory book for my brother’s 60th birthday. It was the project that took me the longest ever to finish — and also the one that made me the most nervous, because I really wanted it to be special.
But it turned out to be one of my absolute favorite creations. Every time I visit him, I look through that book and think, ahh, I kind of miss it!
In this 3rd episode of my mixed media journal I'm sharing the thought process that goes into constructing the heart of the journal.
Looking for a way to support me in making more videos?
Buy me a coffee: ko-fi.com/49dragonflies
Videos mentioned:
Reimagining My Favorite Mixed Media Journal Playlist: youtube.com/playlist?list=PL0uZLUk_bfW4Tn0GQYrFeraSQ5oxK8Z82
Memory Book Playlist: youtube.com/playlist?list=PL0uZLUk_bfW7yWcg7_yF8ZUSMi3p8UJkk&si=1NX9E4OU3A7GKctG
Dephemerember Playlist: youtube.com/playlist?list=PL0uZLUk_bfW7iOhawcl4VNM3vSVjZ7D_m
Keeper of Memories Workshop/Part 1: youtu.be/EWeGdqx3yXc
Keeper of Memories Workshop/Part 2/Workshop Footage & Flip Through: youtu.be/L8Cz7MH6qIY
Other links mentioned:
Splatter and Paint Backgrounds A4: https://www.49dragonflies.shop/product-page/splatter-amp-paint-backgrounds-a4-size
Splatter and Paint Backgrounds US LETTER: https://www.49dragonflies.shop/product-page/splatter-paint-backgrounds-us-letter-size
Splatter and Paint NO DATE Planner Pages A4: https://www.49dragonflies.shop/product-page/splatter-and-paint-no-date-planner-pages-a4-size
Splatter and Paint NO DATE Planner Pages US LETTER: https://www.49dragonflies.shop/product-page/splatter-paint-no-date-planner-pages-us-letter-size
Splatter and Paint Ephemera A4: https://www.49dragonflies.shop/product-page/splatter-paint-ephemera-a4-size
Splatter and Paint Ephemera US LETTER: https://www.49dragonflies.shop/product-page/splatter-paint-ephemera-us-letter-size
The Grunge Backgrounds US Letter size: https://www.49dragonflies.shop/product-page/the-grunge-backgrounds-us-letter-size
The Grunge Backgrounds A4 size: https://www.49dragonflies.shop/product-page/the-grunge-backgrounds-a4-size
Butterfly Freebie A4: ko-fi.com/s/133335d49e
Butterfly Freebie US Letter: ko-fi.com/s/72ecded4db
German store for designer fabrics: quilting4you.de
Dephemerember Info page: https://www.49dragonflies.shop/dephemerember
Alex Castro Fereirra's website: alexcastroferreira.com
Alex Castro Fereirra's online courses: alexcastroferreira.com/learn/courses
Alex Castro Fereirra's Instagram: instagram.com/alexcastroferreira7770
Stencil Nautilus Stamp Style 1: pmartiststudio.com/product/nautilus-stamp-style-1-mixed-media
___________________________________________________________________
Other journal supplies I use (Links with * are affiliate links. More info below.):
*Art Glitter Glue with fine metal tip: amzn.to/2YKVmdx
*Envelope Punch Board by We R Memory Keepers: amzn.to/38wStRf
*3 in 1 Glue 4 oz. bottle: amzn.to/2S9dr1V
*Uppercase clickable alphabet stamps: amzn.to/2KcWr8y
*Crop-A-Dile Eyelet and Snap Punch: amzn.to/2VLIu7N
*Sizzix Big Shot Foldaway Die-cut Machine: amzn.to/2LyJb03
*12 Digit Rubber Rolling Alphabet Stamp: amzn.to/2VESiRN
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find me here:
Shop: https://www.49dragonflies.shop/
instagram.com/49dragonflies
Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.at/49dragonflies/pins/
email: 49dragonflies@gmail.com
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* Disclaimer: As an Amazon and Simon Says Stamps Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. Some of the links on some of my videos are "affiliate links", meaning that if you purchase using those links, I receive a small commission. There is no added cost to you when you use those links.
_____________________________________________________________________
Other videos you might enjoy:
A Year of Planning in my Junk Journal Planners/Q&A Session: youtu.be/GKVTs6vi0TI?si=VIcb0DnzkrJ107gB
15 Junk Journal Terms Finally Explained!: youtu.be/e-RiLO-g-gM?si=5OFK0c4-hXDiRu9c
The Story Behind 49dragonflies: youtu.be/KSw711Vn6jk?si=D4Nzicz00tlFrsJO
How to Become a Full-Time YouTuber: youtu.be/6gXAZhQqqn8
How I Film & Edit My Crafting Videos: youtu.be/hgm5fHdkgcw
Easy Coffee Dying and More: youtu.be/wl5PQbxlbEg
DYI Ephemera Storage Book/Updated Version/Tutorial: youtu.be/p0MP2yprw1g?si=68eBbA1rk_Y7eQet
My Craft Space: youtu.be/GOO9G5nV2Pw
#49dragonflies #junkjournal #junkjournalideas #junkjournaltutorial #journalwithme #journalideas #journalingideas #junkjournaling
