Shades of Winter Junk Journal Flip Through

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Are you looking for winter junk journal ideas? Check out my flip through video and photos below to see an example of a beautiful journal I made from foil candy wrappers and white lace.

One of the things I love most about making junk journals is that you can make them out of almost anything… even candy wrappers!

That’s how I made my Shades of Winter junk journal.

Read on to take a peek inside my journal and find out more about the project, what inspired me and why an earth I wanted to use candy wrappers to make the cover.

Shades of Winter Junk Journal Flip Through Video

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The Details

The cover: candy wrappers, die cuts, sparkly ribbon and lace; lined with pretty scrapbook paper
Number of signatures: 1
Spine: hidden behind white lace
Binding: 5-hole pamphlet stitch using lightly waxed linen thread
Materials used: lace (and lots of it!), Quality Street wrappers, vintage fabric and trims, cardstock, envelopes, an assortment of vintage papers and this Shades of Winter kit from HappinessinCrafting
Extras: I added a tassel (attached to a vintage fan) to decorate the spine and included a mini envelope folio full of other little extras

The Inspiration & Story

When I was studying GCSE Textiles, one of our projects was to make a patchwork book cover.

Now I can’t remember if it was my teacher who told me to use candy wrappers, or whether I did it of my own accord (my memory really is getting terrible these days!). But either way, I made my book cover out of scraps of fabric and Quality Street wrappers – and it took on a dusky pink colour.

Fast forward 15 years or so and I remembered this project while tucking into a tin of Quality Streets with my husband at Christmas.

And it dawned on me – could I adapt my GCSE project and make a junk journal cover out of Quality Street wrappers?!

Yes, yes, I can.

So, once I had enough wrappers, off I went to try to find a way to use them as a journal cover. Because of their shiny silver wrappers (and the time of year it was), I instantly thought of making a winter junk journal.

I made most of my Shades of Winter journal on video – from how I made the cover right through to making some ephemera and pages for it. You can find my full playlist here if you’re interested.

Sadly, I don’t have very many photos of this journal as it sold before I could list it in my Etsy shop. Silly me for not taking the photos anyway. Oops!

Oh well, at least we have the flip through video to look back on.

Inside the junk journal cover — *The inside of this winter junk journal cover has a hidden pocket*

Love watching flip through videos? Here’s another one; this time for my wedding junk journal, which was actually born out of this winter project!

The Verdict

Would I make a journal cover out of candy wrappers again? Would I make another winter junk journal?

Maybe. And maybe again.

Since I’m still learning and adapting my style in this craft, I’m not a fan of doing the same things over and over again.

I want to challenge myself and learn more, so while I thoroughly enjoyed this project and how it turned out, I wouldn’t rush to make another as I have many other projects I want to focus on in the here and now.

As always, I’ll keep you posted.

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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Shades of Winter Junk Journal Flip Through & Ideas