Uploaded July 2026 | Updated September 2026, 18 minutes ago
For weeks, I avoided this journal.
Not because I didn't know how to decorate it, but because something didn't feel right. Then one idea completely changed the conversation I was having with the page.
Today I'm sharing the very first spread in a journal I designed for my upcoming She Who Creates retreat in Salt Lake City. Instead of asking "What do I want to create?", I explore a different question—and let my colours, textures and symbols lead the way.
If you've ever felt stuck creatively, I hope this video inspires you to look at your own journal a little differently.
Looking for a way to support me in making more videos?
Buy me a coffee: ko-fi.com/49dragonflies
Sign up for my newsletter here: https://www.49dragonflies.shop/newsletter
(Get notification for sales and other special events!)
If you'd like to make this style of journal, you'll find the original journal construction tutorial here:
Part 1: youtu.be/kwy5cLZgeV8?si=ynuT8itlG7058OAx
Part 2: youtu.be/e_Iesvz9PwU?si=P493ga1U7Nkvr7Nw
My Favorite Messy Technique Yet! Grungy Journal Pages: youtu.be/jOooQZhdDY8?si=puCKvpyM84i3h0O5
There are still a few places available for She Who Creates – Salt Lake City this September. If spending three and a half days creating, connecting, reflecting and growing alongside like-minded women speaks to you, I'd love to welcome you: shewhocreates.org
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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
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For weeks, I avoided this journal.
Not because I didn't know how to decorate it, but because something didn't feel right. Then one idea completely changed the conversation I was having with the page.
Today I'm sharing the very first spread in a journal I designed for my upcoming She Who Creates retreat in Salt Lake City. Instead of asking "What do I want to create?", I explore a different question—and let my colours, textures and symbols lead the way.
If you've ever felt stuck creatively, I hope this video inspires you to look at your own journal a little differently.
Looking for a way to support me in making more videos?
Buy me a coffee: ko-fi.com/49dragonflies
Sign up for my newsletter here: https://www.49dragonflies.shop/newsletter
(Get notification for sales and other special events!)
If you'd like to make this style of journal, you'll find the original journal construction tutorial here:
Part 1: youtu.be/kwy5cLZgeV8?si=ynuT8itlG7058OAx
Part 2: youtu.be/e_Iesvz9PwU?si=P493ga1U7Nkvr7Nw
My Favorite Messy Technique Yet! Grungy Journal Pages: youtu.be/jOooQZhdDY8?si=puCKvpyM84i3h0O5
There are still a few places available for She Who Creates – Salt Lake City this September. If spending three and a half days creating, connecting, reflecting and growing alongside like-minded women speaks to you, I'd love to welcome you: shewhocreates.org
___________________________________________________________________
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
