Junk Journal Workshop: Saved, Found, Created Items

by Tricia Jacobs, Ron Jacobs (Editor)

Junk Journal Workshop is Book 2 in the Journal Workshop series. This First Edition book was published in 2020. This book contains over 100 pages and 6 chapters. There are many projects included in this book to get you started on your junk journal journey, ranging from beginner to more complex. They are; miniature watercolor paintings, brief overview of digital painting, drying and trimming your paintings, using paper punches, creating a jars and insects journal page, how to draw bees and fireflies (easy), how to print on different paper types, a sea life journal page, hello city page, houses page, templates for envelopes and pockets, tags, drying leaves, decoupage, and a list of products used on the projects. Artist and author Tricia Jacobs describes it as, “A junk journal is an extreme version of an art journal. It pushes the definition of journal over the edge, into a different realm of storytelling. Every junk journal is unique. Most often the focus is collection, inspiration, and three dimensional design. Remember: create, experiment, be you. There is no wrong way to create a junk journal.” -Artist Tricia Jacobs, author of the “Journal Workshop” Series for Kindle and in Print on Amazon. This book is written from a Christian perspective and may contain Biblical quotations.

Genres: Crafts

110 pages, Kindle Edition

Published November 7, 2020

Reviews

[Kara · Rating 5 out of 5]

I love this series of journaling books by Tricia Jacobs of Greenbelly Studios. Yup, there's a whole fabulous series!!! And I'm excited to begin my journaling adventure with this guidebook by my side. If you're like me and have been hit with the journaling bug; but have been a little stumped and mystified of how it is all put together --this book fills in the gaps. This excellent workshop contains a variety of mixed media journaling techniques to create art and make journal pages, step-by-step photos and templates to use. All the essentials and sooo much more! No need to buy expensive supplies, Tricia encourages to use what you have on hand. I especially love the section on using found nature. The book itself is beautifully made with quality glossy paper, large color photos and full page art. Thanks to Tricia and this set of workshop books, I finally have the tools and techniques to make my dream journal! I highly recommend this book and series to anyone wanting to make journals or learn art or just have an afternoon of fun doing the projects. Great to do with your kids, too! Thank you so much, Tricia!!

[Jenn Svehla · Rating 4 out of 5]

excellent tutorial for junk journals or smash books

Junk journaling is akin to SMASH books that K and Co put out many years ago. If you enjoyed that process, then this is for you! It is a viable and sustainable to create art and use things you already have. It is also a great way to journal the events in your life with what you already have. You don’t even need to invest in a book! Most supplies are probably in your house or in your kids backpack!

This is a great book for actual hands on templates, ideas and supplies. It is practical and very user friendly so all levels can work at their own pace. Tricia Jacob’s it easy to understand and takes what could be an overwhelming process and streamlines it for newbies and veterans alike! I look forward to reading more in this series and taking my time looking at the robust website and other classes, resources and other available materials.

[Amy · Rating 5 out of 5]

Finally written instructions!!!!

I have been searching for written directions on "how to's" for some of the cool stuff I see in journaling videos because I don't want to try to watch a video and create at the same time. Tricia did a phenomenal job on this book including instructions, diagrams, photos, AND the "how and why" for each technique she shared. Thanks so much!!!

[Kristy Moondaughter · Rating 3 out of 5]

interesting techniques

I’ll try some of these techniques, some are not for me.
This is more project based then open ended. There are not enough resources for junk journaling and I think this is worth the cost.

[Sherry · Rating 4 out of 5]

Terrific Book

I loved the illustrations, templates, free images...this book is a doable workshop. Each chapter taught in easy to follow directions. I appreciated that the author actually used junk for the workshop.

[Evil Secret Ninja · Rating 4 out of 5]

Had some good ideas for junk journaling I have been trying them out and have had a lot of fun

[scott beaty · Rating 5 out of 5]

art journaling is awesome

Anytime I get my hands on some good books about art journaling I’ll do it. It so much fun and I love looking and learning about other people’s stuff.

[Lisa · Rating 2 out of 5]

It was a lot of pictures for demonstrations but the font was horrible for me to read. From what i could read it was informative when I had to strain my eyes I gave up

[Tonia Conner · Rating 4 out of 5]

Great for beginnern

I'm a beginner and this was very informative for me. Downloaded immediately. Haven't received book yet. Looking forward to receiving it.

[Gael · Rating 3 out of 5]

2.5