Welcome to Crafters Journal, a creative journal for crafters.
My name is Linda, and I love finding creative inspiration in nature’s beauty and crafting nature-inspired Jewelry Art, Junk Journals, and Upcycled Decor.
Here, you can explore how to make Patterned Coffee-Dyed Paper, Art Journal Page with Mixed Media and Stencils, create nature-inspired junk journals using vintage book pages, scrapbook paper, mulberry paper, coffee and tea-dyed paper, and recycled materials, such as brown paper bags.




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.



Start with the latest journal entries and watch for free digital downloads as you read the posts.
Latest Journal Entries
- How to Make Patterned Coffee Dyed PaperMaking your own patterned coffee-dyed paper is a great way to add decorative pages and ephemera to your junk journals. I’ve discovered several ways to craft patterned coffee-dyed papers from various artists on YouTube. You can use various types of paper, items such as stencils (regular stencils, placemats, etc.), instant or brewed coffee or tea,… Read more: How to Make Patterned Coffee Dyed Paper
- Art Journal Page with Mixed Media and StencilesArt journals are a fun way to experiment with different types of Mixed Media (Paint, Ink, Paper, Fabric, and more) and stencils to create unique background pages. I prefer a ring-bound art journal that is 7″ Wide by 10″ High, as it allows you to open the journal, lay the pages flat, and remove or… Read more: Art Journal Page with Mixed Media and Stenciles
- Create Beautiful Digital Scrapbook Paper with AIDid you know you can create beautiful digital scrapbook paper with Gemini, Google’s AI Image Generator? I’d like to see what kind of digital scrapbook paper Google’s AI Image Generator, Gemini, would create. Would it look authentic, or AI-generated? I went to Gemini to discover the answer, chose Create Image, and selected Thinking Mode. I… Read more: Create Beautiful Digital Scrapbook Paper with AI
You can find more creative inspiration by following Crafters Journal on Pinterest.
Crafters Journal is ad-free.
Support Crafters Journal with a small tip on Ko-fi.
Thank You, Linda

