Romantic Wedding Junk Journal Flip Through & Ideas
If you’d like to see an example of a wedding junk journal, then here’s a flip through and more info about one I made recently. I hope you find my blog and video full of inspiring junk journal ideas!
When I was first making the cover of my Shades of Winter junk journal (the one I made from sweet wrappers and lace), I made a few “mistakes” along the way.
Of course, there are no mistakes when making junk journals. Only happy accidents we can turn into something beautiful and functional.
In my case, my romantic wedding junk journal was born out of my winter project – and I’m officially in love with how it turned out.
If you’d like to see my journal in detail and hear more about the project, then here’s my wedding junk journal flip through video and the story behind how this journal came to be.
Romantic Wedding Junk Journal Flip Through Video
Take a look at my video on Youtube to see my wedding junk journal flip through. Please excuse my voice in the video; I was recovering from a bad cough at the time.
The Details
- The cover: sparkly felt covered with lace and lined with gold upholstery fabric
- Number of signatures: 1
- Number of pages: 48 (counting front and back)
- Spine: hidden behind white lace
- Binding: 3-hole pamphlet stitch using lightly waxed linen thread
- Materials used: lace (and lots of it!), vintage fabric and trims, cardstock, envelopes, an assortment of vintage papers and this Winter Rose kit from Sweet Vintage Prints
- Extras: this journal comes with a vintage brooch; a silver rose (someone’s “something old” perhaps?)
New to junk journaling? Take a look at my A-Z of junk journal definitions to learn heaps about this fun craft!
The Inspiration & Story
As I mentioned, this wedding junk journal was born out of my previous project; my Shades of Winter junk journal.
When I was making the cover for that one out of sweet wrappers and lace, I thought I was going to line my cover with some sparkly felt covered with lace.
I soon realised this was going to make my journal cover far too bulky. So I changed my mind and lined the cover with beautiful scrapbook paper instead.
This meant the sparkly felt I’d planned to use was leftover.
When my husband saw it wrapped in the lace, he immediately said that it would be perfect for a wedding junk journal.
And that was it!
I found a beautiful digital junk journal kit to use (this one from Sweet Vintage Prints) and off I went to create my first wedding junk journal.
I made most of this journal and the ephemera inside on video. You can see my full playlist here.
Love watching junk journal flip through videos? Here’s another one; this time for my mini lace journals.
The Verdict
Would I make a wedding junk journal again? Maybe.
While I loved making this wedding journal, it’s quite a niche type of junk journal, so I wouldn’t make them all the time. But every so often, I’d be very happy to make one here and there.
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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.
