Introducing The Digital Kit Catalog by House of Mahalo

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When I started sharing my Stashbusting 101 videos, I asked all of you what you were struggling with.

Other than being overwhelmed by a mountain of book pages and various other supplies, several of you also said you were finding it hard to keep track of your digital kits.

Which means:

You keep forgetting about kits you’ve bought in the past.
So you have to do weird workarounds in Etsy to stop yourself from buying the same kits more than once.
And even then, some of you still bought kits you already own!

I thought: There’s got to be a better way!

So off I went to look for a solution.

Nothing. Nada.

I couldn’t find a tool or software that fixed this problem successfully or easily.

So… me being me, I created my own tool called The Digital Kit Catalog and it’s now officially ready for the big wide world!

The Digital Kit Catalog by House of Mahalo

This easy-to-use yet highly customisable tool is the new way to track, find and organise your junk journal digitals and printables, so you can focus on the fun part: creating!

Today, I want to share all the details about this new tool and why I believe it can really help you organise your kits and prevent you from forgetting all about them. Or worse… buying a kit you already own!

With The Digital Kit Catalog, you can…

Make wishlists: So you can easily find a new kit or product for your upcoming projects.
Keep track of your purchases: No more buying kits you already own!
Catalog your digital kits by designer and theme: Yay for being more organised!
Keep a record of your favourite designers: Quickly navigate straight to their shops, YouTube channels and Facebook groups.

Using The Digital Kit Catalog to organise junk journal digitals

But wait… there’s more!

With every purchase of The Digital Kit Catalog, I’m throwing in:

Training videos to help you use it (even though you probably don’t need them because it’s SUPER simple to use!)
Two pages of printable nature words and phrases… designed by yours truly.
A bonus wishlist feature to help you keep track of other products you love.

Do you want to see The Digital Kit Catalog in action?

Check out the video below to see my own personal copy of the tool, so you can see what the catalog will look like once you’ve added your kits to it.

On the fence? Here’s what others are saying…

“This tool has easy-to-follow tutorials that helped me get set up quickly and personalize the catalog for my personal preferences. The ability to search for kits by theme is one of my favorite benefits as it enables me to save time when planning projects. The Wishlist and the wonderful way it prioritizes is going to help me save money when shopping. This is something I’ve needed for quite a while! It has more than I expected. Excellent tool!” – Rose Vining

“The new digital tracker is a fabulous idea! I like how easy it is to add themes; I’ve added Rustic and Grunge so far and only been playing for about 10 mins. I’ve also added a favourite field with a green star, which helps me filter between 5 star quality and my favs. This is a super cool platform and very easy to use!” – Mandy Reed from Sunflowers And Dors

Next Steps

Are you ready to start organising your digital kits? Or… do you still have questions about my tool?

Take a look at this page for all the details, including some screenshots of the tool and answers to various frequently asked questions.

I’m really excited about how much The Digital Kit Catalog can help you and other junk journalers stay organised. If you decide to purchase my new tool, I can’t wait to hear what you think.

Also… do you fancy helping me spread the word about it? Please consider sharing this blog post or my sales page with anyone who might find my new tool useful.

Lots of love, Justine xoxo

Junk Journal Toolkit

📦 What do I need to get started?

If you’ve got paper, glue, scissors and something to bind your pages with (like a needle, thread and an awl or pokey tool), you’re good to go! Check out my essentials vs. nice-to-have supply list for more info.

🤯 I’m overwhelmed by tutorials and ideas. Where should I start?

Start with my free Mini Junk Journal Masterclass. It walks you through the process step-by-step. Even though it focuses on a mini journal, the same tips apply to any size journal.

❓ I don’t understand the terminology. Can you help?

Absolutely! My A–Z Junk Journal Glossary breaks down all those confusing terms and acronyms. Jargon be gone!

🪡 How do you keep your binding neat?

I use my bookbinding cradle to line up my holes and avoid punching too far through the pages. Smaller holes give a neater and more secure binding, and I use this thin upholstery thread for a cleaner finish.

🧵 Do I need a sewing machine?

Not necessarily! A basic sewing machine is helpful for making fabric-covered journals, but strong fabric glue can work just as well. If you stick to paper-based journals or folios, you don’t need one at all. I like the sewn look and making fabric-based journals, so I personally use a simple machine (similar to this) that’s lasted me over 10 years – it’s a trusty part of my toolkit.

🖼️ What digital papers do you use?

I use a mix of my own designs and other favourites. You can see examples here. New to digitals? Check out my mega bundle for a big saving on some of my designs or sign up for my Mahalo Clubhouse membership to get brand new digitals sent to you every month.

📜 What’s the best paper for printing digitals?

I use this 100 GSM Presentation Paper for vibrant and high-quality prints.

🖨️ What printer do you recommend?

I love my Epson Ecotank. It’s affordable, reliable and the ink lasts ages. I used to spend £30 a month on ink – now I refill just once or twice a year for under £30. While I haven’t used it myself, some other crafters recommend the HP Instant Ink program.

🖇️ What glues do you use?

My go-tos are Collall All Purpose, Cosmic Shimmer and Beacon 3-in-1. Here’s how I use each one.

📖 What books are best for junk journaling?

I love using second-hand nature and botanical books. Here are some great titles to look for next time you’re thrifting.

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Introducing My New Tool: The Digital Kit Catalog