Junk Journal/Memory Book Class

Junk Journal/Memory Book Class 

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Gulf Coast Scrap-A-Palooza -- October 23, 24, 25, 2025

Scrap-A-Palooza is just around the corner and I am, for one, counting down the days to be with my scrapbooking friends.  Thanks Robyn and Megan for hosting this great event!

NOTE:  THIS IS A LONG POST

Diana and I will be holding a Junk Journal/Memory Book Class for anyone who wishes to come (limited seating for 15 participants).  A Junk Journal originally was just that -- a journal made from junk lying around your home -- old envelopes, flyers, old book pages, magazine pages, if you can imagine it, it was probably used.  In this class we will be using new items -- several different types of papers (various notebook papers, doilies, etc.) to create the pages. After the cover and pages are created, we will "sew" them into the cover and decorate them with ephemera. At the end of the third class you will have a completed Junk Journal/Memory book to record your memories of trips, events or your personal thoughts.

A flyer was posted on Friday, August 29th about the class and we hope to see you there.  The flyer is below with some explanations to go along with it.  Have a great day!

This is a three-session class to be held over three days.  A list of items each participant needs to bring and a list of what is provided in the class are shown below. COST:  $20 per day or $50 for all three sessions.

Day 1 -- Thursday, October 23rd at 3:00 p.m.:  Each participant will receive a cardboard box that has been cut down to journal size.  Each participant will need to bring two sheets of coordinating 12"x12" scrapbook paper of their choice to cover the "journal" inside and out. 

                

Day 2 -- Friday, October 24th at 7:00 p.m.:  Each participant will receive numerous papers to create the SIGNATURES for the journal.  A SIGNATURE is a group of papers sewn into the journal (resembling a small booklet). Each participant will be creating three signatures for their journal.  After the signatures are created, everyone will be shown how to "sew" them into the cover for the journal.  All materials for "sewing" the signatures in will be provided. NOTE:  This will most likely be the longest class.

   

Day 3 -- Saturday, October 25th at 1:00 p.m.:  Each participant will receive a stash of materials to make ephemera -- pockets, tags, belly bands, tucks, journal cards, etc.  If you would like to have coordinating pockets for the inside of journal, please bring additional sheets of coordinating cardstock.  Bring coordinating card stock if you want to make additional tags.  A Big Shot and Dies will be available to cut out additional pockets and tags.

  

REMEMBER:  Many of the items you make can be used in your scrapbooking!

Each participants' journal will be the same, but different.  Papers may be placed differently by each individual and decorated differently with ephemera.

ITEMS EACH PARTICIPANT needs to bring:

Paper Cutter        Bone Folder        Liquid Glue        Scissors 

Ruler         Pictures      Stapler       Two-sided tape (if desired)             

Pen and paper for notes                  Stickers (if desired

Markers (any type) / Colored Pencils etc. to color neutral ephemera (if desired)

Ribbon:  1/4" x 12" (used as a page marker)             

Lace, Ribbon, Sari Cloth (your choice of materials): 24" to 30" (to be used to tie around the completed journal to keep it closed -- in case you create a chunky monkey or alligator mouth journal).

An old book as large as you can find (Dollar Tree, Dollar General, Library, ????) to be used when you staple and/or use as a glue book to keep your table top clean.

Scraps of lace, ribbon, string, buttons, stickers to use to decorate any ephemera you made.

2 (TWO) sheets of coordinating patterned paper (scrapbook paper) to make the cover and finish the inside of the cover.

Additional coordinating patterned paper if you wish to make additional pockets, etc., to match the cover.

EPHEMERA (e - fem - er - a) -- The third day is devoted to making/creating ephemera. Tags, pockets, tucks, belly bands, journal cards, etc., to place throughout your journal.  Ephemera can be decorated with lace, buttons, bulb pins and more.

ITEMS PROVIDED to each participant:

Pencil Box (to hold tools)        Pokey Tool             Needle

Waxed Thread                          Awl                         Clamps

Cut cardboard to create journal cover                    

Papers to create THREE signatures

"STUFF" to create Ephemera (some bits and pieces of ribbon and lace, book pages, playing cards, tags, pockets and more)

An INFORMATION PACKET of "nice to have/know" information.

Please leave a comment below if you want to attend the class and send an email to pelicancraftslongbeach@gmail.com with your information. Payment is due no later than date of class.