Uploaded August 2026 | Updated September 2026, 3 weeks ago
Save your Amazon packaging paper before it hits the recycle bin!
In this video I'm turning thin brown packing paper into sturdy, cute pocket envelopes for #junkjournal I'll show you how to reinforce the paper with book pages, fold simple envelope pockets, add tabs and closures, and decorate with ink, stitching, and ephemera. This is part of our Q3 Scratch to Stash buildathon, where we're building up our craft stash with easy ideas you can #massmake Watch to learn a simple way to turn packaging waste into something you'll actually use in your junk journal pages.
Fieldnotes Sketchbook Ephemera Building bits: hitherandyonstudio.com/product/field-notes-sketchbook-ephemera-building-kit
Watch the full playlist for this Quarter: youtube.com/playlist?list=PLYk1AiP9XPsU
Get your free Scratch to Stash Templates and Papers here: hitherandyonstudio.com/q3-cal-jj-kit-scratch-to-stash
Make Your Own Custom Junk Journal Kits to Sell or Give.
Free Class: hitherandyonstudio.com/free-class-create-jj-kits-with-canva
Create Clipart for your journals, cardmaking or paper crafting.
Another Free Class: hitherandyonstudio.com/free-class-create-your-own-clipart
🛍 SHOP DIGITALS FOR JUNK JOURNALS / PAPER CRAFTING
hitherandyonstudio.com/shop
ko-fi.com/hitherandyonstudio/shop
If you received value from this video, please consider giving it a Thumbs up and Subscribing!
🎨 MOST LOVED PRODUCTS I USE REGULARLY: (affiliate links & Others)
amazon.com/shop/hitherandyonstudio
Chapters:
0:00 – Intro & Welcome
0:34 – Q3 Scratch to Stash Buildathon
1:07 – Prepping Amazon Packaging Paper
2:00 – Reinforcing Paper with Book Pages
6:14 – Catching Up (weather & the bee story)
11:21 – Cutting the Second Envelope Piece
13:01 – Folding Simple Pocket Envelopes
14:35 – Adding Tabs, Buttons & Closures
16:04 – Decorating & Sewing the Envelopes
18:09 – Layering Ephemera & Finishing Touches
😀 Friday Freebies for Junk Journaling and Paper Crafting
Sign Up Here: hitherandyonstudio.com/friday-freebies-signup
📑 Free Junk Journal Planning Sheets
hitherandyonstudio.com/free-junk-journal-planner-sheets
💬 My Other Social Channels
Instagram: instagram.com/hithernyonstudio
Facebook Group: facebook.com/groups/hitherandyoncreatespace
TikTok: tiktok.com/@hithernyonstudio
💌 HAPPY MAIL ADDRESS
Hither and Yon Studio
680 Route 211 E
3B-182
Middletown NY 10941
My Wooden Inker handle: etsy.com/listing/961843727/aspen-hand-carved-distress-ink-blender
CraftTools Cutter: hobbylobby.com/Scrapbook-Paper-Crafts/Punches-Paper-Craft-Tools/Scissors-Trimmers/Paper-Trimmer-Extending-Ruler/p/113050
Important Disclaimer: This channel is not for children. Many of the items used may be toxic or dangerous to young children.
Affiliate Notice: I may earn a small commission from links provided to products I have used.
Save your Amazon packaging paper before it hits the recycle bin!
In this video I'm turning thin brown packing paper into sturdy, cute pocket envelopes for #junkjournal I'll show you how to reinforce the paper with book pages, fold simple envelope pockets, add tabs and closures, and decorate with ink, stitching, and ephemera. This is part of our Q3 Scratch to Stash buildathon, where we're building up our craft stash with easy ideas you can #massmake Watch to learn a simple way to turn packaging waste into something you'll actually use in your junk journal pages.
Fieldnotes Sketchbook Ephemera Building bits: hitherandyonstudio.com/product/field-notes-sketchbook-ephemera-building-kit
Watch the full playlist for this Quarter: youtube.com/playlist?list=PLYk1AiP9XPsU
Get your free Scratch to Stash Templates and Papers here: hitherandyonstudio.com/q3-cal-jj-kit-scratch-to-stash
Make Your Own Custom Junk Journal Kits to Sell or Give.
Free Class: hitherandyonstudio.com/free-class-create-jj-kits-with-canva
Create Clipart for your journals, cardmaking or paper crafting.
Another Free Class: hitherandyonstudio.com/free-class-create-your-own-clipart
🛍 SHOP DIGITALS FOR JUNK JOURNALS / PAPER CRAFTING
hitherandyonstudio.com/shop
ko-fi.com/hitherandyonstudio/shop
If you received value from this video, please consider giving it a Thumbs up and Subscribing!
🎨 MOST LOVED PRODUCTS I USE REGULARLY: (affiliate links & Others)
amazon.com/shop/hitherandyonstudio
Chapters:
0:00 – Intro & Welcome
0:34 – Q3 Scratch to Stash Buildathon
1:07 – Prepping Amazon Packaging Paper
2:00 – Reinforcing Paper with Book Pages
6:14 – Catching Up (weather & the bee story)
11:21 – Cutting the Second Envelope Piece
13:01 – Folding Simple Pocket Envelopes
14:35 – Adding Tabs, Buttons & Closures
16:04 – Decorating & Sewing the Envelopes
18:09 – Layering Ephemera & Finishing Touches
😀 Friday Freebies for Junk Journaling and Paper Crafting
Sign Up Here: hitherandyonstudio.com/friday-freebies-signup
📑 Free Junk Journal Planning Sheets
hitherandyonstudio.com/free-junk-journal-planner-sheets
💬 My Other Social Channels
Instagram: instagram.com/hithernyonstudio
Facebook Group: facebook.com/groups/hitherandyoncreatespace
TikTok: tiktok.com/@hithernyonstudio
💌 HAPPY MAIL ADDRESS
Hither and Yon Studio
680 Route 211 E
3B-182
Middletown NY 10941
My Wooden Inker handle: etsy.com/listing/961843727/aspen-hand-carved-distress-ink-blender
CraftTools Cutter: hobbylobby.com/Scrapbook-Paper-Crafts/Punches-Paper-Craft-Tools/Scissors-Trimmers/Paper-Trimmer-Extending-Ruler/p/113050
Important Disclaimer: This channel is not for children. Many of the items used may be toxic or dangerous to young children.
Affiliate Notice: I may earn a small commission from links provided to products I have used.
