Crafters Journal is a creative journal for crafting nature-inspired Jewelry Art, Junk Journals, and Upcycled Decor. Here, crafters, art lovers, and nature enthusiasts will discover how to create nature-inspired junk journals featuring vibrant colors, patterned papers, vintage book pages, coffee- and tea-dyed paper, and mulberry paper.



Upcycle decor with acrylic paints and rub-on transfers. Create sparkling vintage and costume jewelry art, and download free digitals for junk journals and other crafting projects.



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Latest Journal Entries
- Make an Ephemera Sorting TrayI store ephemera (fussy cuts, tags, journal cards, etc.) in clear envelopes in a box and storage boxes for later use, which helps maintain organization. When you need ephemera for a project, pull out the desired envelope or box and lay out the items for crafting on the table. The system worked great. I had… Read more: Make an Ephemera Sorting Tray
- Handmade Junk Journal for a Christmas GiftI craft handmade, nature-themed Junk Journals. They make great Christmas Gifts for family or friends who love to journal, make memories, take notes, or doodle. The best thing about handmade Junk Journals is the ability to gift something personalized, with specific nature themes and color preferences. Like the handmade Blue Jay Junk Journal I made… Read more: Handmade Junk Journal for a Christmas Gift
- Crafting Jewelry Art for Christmas GiftsI handmade two nature-themed Jewelry Art pieces for Christmas gifts this year. The focus of both was pretty flowers and colorful dragonflies. I love the way they turned out. The first Jewelry Art piece featured yellow and white flowers to complement the design etched into the frame, bronze leaves, a bee, and a colorful dragonfly… Read more: Crafting Jewelry Art for Christmas Gifts
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