The Paper Outpost - The Joy of Junk Journals!

Have you ever wondered why so many folks are jumping on board the junk journal train? New people every day from master artists to regular people who just want to glue paper together are feverishly headed over to their crafting space with handfuls of papers and the bits and bops of everyday life!  There is something magical about creating a book! Creating something from nothing feels like alchemy! :) The crafters and artists are as diverse as their junk journals! More and more people are discovering this fun and engaging craft everyday! You can hear them all saying "Can I use this in my junk journal?" More often than not, the answer is a big yes! :)

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So there you are in your craft space all happy as can be and then you look down and.........there it is,  staring back at you in such a cold manner...the menacing blank page of a junk journal! What is an innocent crafter to do? Stare blankly at it? That's one option, but I have a few more ideas you may like to peruse to see if any of them tickles your creative fancy!  :)  

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Free Checklist of Junk Journal Supplies Plus The Note From The Book Maker Included!: http://bit.ly/freechecklistofsupplies

So there you are in your craft space all happy as can be and then you look down and.........there it is,  staring back at you in such a cold manner...the menacing blank page of a junk journal! What is an innocent crafter to do? Stare blankly at it? That's one option, but I have a few more ideas you may like to peruse to see if any of them tickles your creative fancy!  :)

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Free Checklist of Junk Journal Supplies Plus The Note From The Book Maker Included!: http://bit.ly/freechecklistofsupplies

Just the thought of tearing up a book or "gutting" a book sends chills through some folks spines! Others are completely fine with it. Others say...it depends. No other topic in the junk journaling world riles up more ire and lather and dander than this hot topic! Let's have a chat on the subject :)  It's going to be OK, no matter what side of the fence you are on :)

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Free Checklist of Junk Journal Supplies Plus The Note From The Book Maker Included!: http://bit.ly/freechecklistofsupplies

Have you ever experienced happiness or joy or a meditative zen-like state while crafting? You are not alone! Why do you think this happens? I asked a wonderful group of over 2000 crafters these same question and I received some amazing answers :) Thanks kindly folks for answers! Some made me laugh, some made me cry and some made me go...hmmmm ;) As the song goes ;) Come kick your heels off and take a listen! :0) See if any of these answers rings true for you too!

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Free Checklist of Junk Journal Supplies Plus The Note From The Book Maker Included!: http://bit.ly/freechecklistofsupplies 

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Ever wonder about how you can make money with junk journals? Can they pay for your hobby? Can they pay for your supplies? Can they put dinner on the table?! There is definitely a market out there for good quality handmade junk journals! There are so many ways to take your passion and turn it into an income generator for you and your family! :)

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At some point, many junk journal makers will think about selling a journal or two or 50 :) Here is a little journey down the path of thinking about and actually selling your junk journals. It is possible and there is a strong market for them but they are your handmade babies and what if they fall apart?!! Come explore the possibilities of selling your journals! :)

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All of us started ...at the beginning when junk journals were only a magical idea that swirled around in our brains! Let's make these lofty dreams into reality simple, quickly and have tons of fun along the way! :)I have a feeling there will be many more journals coming from you very soon! :)

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A Junk Journal Facebook Group??!  What's that??? It's a place to show off your stuff, get to know others who have the same passions about everything junk journals! Share your stories, your ideas, your questions with others who understand your crazy passion for junk journals! Explore mini weekly and bigger monthly junk journal challenges to get your creative juices flowing! And so much more! We are growing fast and would love to have you come join us! :) It's easy to join! Go to this facebook link: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ThePaperOutpost/?modal=admin_todo_tour then click on the Blue button Titled VISIT GROUP at the bottom right of the big picture! Then click JOIN! Answer a few easy questions and you are all set!  :) The Offical Name of the group on Facebook is "The Paper Outpost FB Group" if you are searching for it on Facebook :) See you there!

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It's the icing on Your Junk Journal Cake! It's your Mona Lisa moment! It's the cover! The glorious cover! So many possibilities! So many textures and designs! The talk is all about covers today! Ready to dive in?!