Uploaded March 2025 | Updated September 2026, 2 hours ago
You’ve probably heard people say that gratitude can change your life… but let’s be honest—does writing 'I’m grateful for my morning coffee' in a notebook really do anything? Well, I used to wonder the same thing. So, I decided to do something a little different…Instead of just writing in a notebook, I’m making my gratitude journal in full junk journal style—with layers, textures, and all the little details that make it feel special. And today, I’m showing you how to start yours, too!
Looking for a way to support me in making more videos?
Buy me a coffee: ko-fi.com/49dragonflies
Videos mentioned:
I Dyed Papers with THIS. You Won't Believe the Results!: youtu.be/H2-Yz0WrDWw?si=66zF-VInXD5Uhkhg
LATE BUT CREATIVE! March Planning & Layered Die Experiment: youtu.be/q9F2bDrsMRw?si=zDwzHtFTcgapY7OJ
Paper Dyeing Playlist: youtube.com/playlist?list=PL0uZLUk_bfW5wYfisaw9wSIKsDrvugdrp&si=AAfTsO5XUw1Fvukj
Other links mentioned:
Curated Gratitude Journal Kit US Letter: https://www.49dragonflies.shop/product-page/curated-gratitude-journal-kit-us-letter
Curated Gratitude Journal Kit A4: https://www.49dragonflies.shop/product-page/curated-gratitude-journal-kit-a4
Gratitude Journal Templates US LETTER: https://www.49dragonflies.shop/product-page/watercolor-meadows-gratitude-journal-templates-us-letter
Gratitude Journal Templates A4: https://www.49dragonflies.shop/product-page/watercolor-meadows-gratitude-journal-templates-a4
Gratitude Ephemera US Letter: https://www.49dragonflies.shop/product-page/watercolor-meadows-gratitude-ephemera-us-letter
Gratitude Ephemera A4: https://www.49dragonflies.shop/product-page/watercolor-meadows-gratitude-ephemera-a4
Blue Dyed Papers US Letter: https://www.49dragonflies.shop/product-page/blue-dyed-papers-us-letter
Blue Dyed Papers A4: https://www.49dragonflies.shop/product-page/blue-dyed-papers-a4
Watercolor Meadows Backgrounds A4: https://www.49dragonflies.shop/product-page/watercolor-meadows-backgrounds-a4
Watercolor Meadows Backgrounds US Letter: https://www.49dragonflies.shop/product-page/watercolor-meadows-backgrounds-us-letter
Watercolor Meadows Ephemera A4: https://www.49dragonflies.shop/product-page/watercolor-meadows-ephemera-a4
Watercolor Meadows Ephemera US Letter: https://www.49dragonflies.shop/product-page/watercolor-meadows-ephemera-us-letter
Watercolor Meadows Planner Pages A4: https://www.49dragonflies.shop/product-page/watercolor-meadows-no-date-planner-pages-a4
Watercolor Meadows Planner Pages US Letter: https://www.49dragonflies.shop/product-page/watercolor-meadows-no-date-planner-pages-us-letter-size
German store for designer fabrics: quilting4you.de
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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
You’ve probably heard people say that gratitude can change your life… but let’s be honest—does writing 'I’m grateful for my morning coffee' in a notebook really do anything? Well, I used to wonder the same thing. So, I decided to do something a little different…Instead of just writing in a notebook, I’m making my gratitude journal in full junk journal style—with layers, textures, and all the little details that make it feel special. And today, I’m showing you how to start yours, too!
Looking for a way to support me in making more videos?
Buy me a coffee: ko-fi.com/49dragonflies
Videos mentioned:
I Dyed Papers with THIS. You Won't Believe the Results!: youtu.be/H2-Yz0WrDWw?si=66zF-VInXD5Uhkhg
LATE BUT CREATIVE! March Planning & Layered Die Experiment: youtu.be/q9F2bDrsMRw?si=zDwzHtFTcgapY7OJ
Paper Dyeing Playlist: youtube.com/playlist?list=PL0uZLUk_bfW5wYfisaw9wSIKsDrvugdrp&si=AAfTsO5XUw1Fvukj
Other links mentioned:
Curated Gratitude Journal Kit US Letter: https://www.49dragonflies.shop/product-page/curated-gratitude-journal-kit-us-letter
Curated Gratitude Journal Kit A4: https://www.49dragonflies.shop/product-page/curated-gratitude-journal-kit-a4
Gratitude Journal Templates US LETTER: https://www.49dragonflies.shop/product-page/watercolor-meadows-gratitude-journal-templates-us-letter
Gratitude Journal Templates A4: https://www.49dragonflies.shop/product-page/watercolor-meadows-gratitude-journal-templates-a4
Gratitude Ephemera US Letter: https://www.49dragonflies.shop/product-page/watercolor-meadows-gratitude-ephemera-us-letter
Gratitude Ephemera A4: https://www.49dragonflies.shop/product-page/watercolor-meadows-gratitude-ephemera-a4
Blue Dyed Papers US Letter: https://www.49dragonflies.shop/product-page/blue-dyed-papers-us-letter
Blue Dyed Papers A4: https://www.49dragonflies.shop/product-page/blue-dyed-papers-a4
Watercolor Meadows Backgrounds A4: https://www.49dragonflies.shop/product-page/watercolor-meadows-backgrounds-a4
Watercolor Meadows Backgrounds US Letter: https://www.49dragonflies.shop/product-page/watercolor-meadows-backgrounds-us-letter
Watercolor Meadows Ephemera A4: https://www.49dragonflies.shop/product-page/watercolor-meadows-ephemera-a4
Watercolor Meadows Ephemera US Letter: https://www.49dragonflies.shop/product-page/watercolor-meadows-ephemera-us-letter
Watercolor Meadows Planner Pages A4: https://www.49dragonflies.shop/product-page/watercolor-meadows-no-date-planner-pages-a4
Watercolor Meadows Planner Pages US Letter: https://www.49dragonflies.shop/product-page/watercolor-meadows-no-date-planner-pages-us-letter-size
German store for designer fabrics: quilting4you.de
___________________________________________________________________
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
