Uploaded September 2025 | Updated September 2026, 3 days ago
Hi friends! It’s Mary from The Paper Turtle, and today I’m sharing a super fun craft along where I turn treasures from my latest haul into a mini junk journal. If you love repurposing, experimenting, and learning as you go, this video is for you!
Grab your supplies and join me as I create a unique journal from a tiny vintage book, scrapbook paper, and other goodies. I’ll walk you through every step—from separating covers and adding a fabric spine, to sewing signatures and decorating the front. Don’t worry if you’re new or make a few mistakes (I do, too!)—I’ll show how I fix things along the way and share beginner tips throughout.
Timestamps:
00:00 – Welcome & Haul Reveal: Let’s see what I found on my last adventure!
04:00 – Taking Apart a Vintage Book: Prepping covers for our journal
16:00 – Covering With Scrapbook Paper: Decorating, gluing, and smoothing out bubbles
28:00 – Adding a Fabric Spine: Step-by-step, with troubleshooting if you’re new
39:00 – Making Signatures: Picking paper, trimming sheets, and getting pages ready
52:00 – Sewing the Journal Together: How I sew signatures, poke holes, and keep things straight
1:05:00 – Decorating & Final Touches: Adding trim, embellishments, and using favorite supplies
1:20:00 – Final Thoughts: Encouragement, fixing mistakes, and using what you love
My goal is to inspire you to use what you have, enjoy the process, and craft without pressure. Let’s make something beautiful together!
If you enjoyed this video, please subscribe for more craft-alongs and inspiration. Happy journaling!
Hi friends! It’s Mary from The Paper Turtle, and today I’m sharing a super fun craft along where I turn treasures from my latest haul into a mini junk journal. If you love repurposing, experimenting, and learning as you go, this video is for you!
Grab your supplies and join me as I create a unique journal from a tiny vintage book, scrapbook paper, and other goodies. I’ll walk you through every step—from separating covers and adding a fabric spine, to sewing signatures and decorating the front. Don’t worry if you’re new or make a few mistakes (I do, too!)—I’ll show how I fix things along the way and share beginner tips throughout.
Timestamps:
00:00 – Welcome & Haul Reveal: Let’s see what I found on my last adventure!
04:00 – Taking Apart a Vintage Book: Prepping covers for our journal
16:00 – Covering With Scrapbook Paper: Decorating, gluing, and smoothing out bubbles
28:00 – Adding a Fabric Spine: Step-by-step, with troubleshooting if you’re new
39:00 – Making Signatures: Picking paper, trimming sheets, and getting pages ready
52:00 – Sewing the Journal Together: How I sew signatures, poke holes, and keep things straight
1:05:00 – Decorating & Final Touches: Adding trim, embellishments, and using favorite supplies
1:20:00 – Final Thoughts: Encouragement, fixing mistakes, and using what you love
My goal is to inspire you to use what you have, enjoy the process, and craft without pressure. Let’s make something beautiful together!
If you enjoyed this video, please subscribe for more craft-alongs and inspiration. Happy journaling!
