In today's tutorial, we are diving into the world of vintage aesthetics and botanical beauty to create this "My Story" junk journal. We'll be working with the 2026 March Scrapbook Kit, using a mix of distressed papers, delicate lace, and unique ephemera - like this chipboard film strip on the front of the junk journal. As always I have the step by step tutorial for you below sharing how to create the junk journal but I have photos of what the inside pages look like, I also have the process video tutorial for you as well.
2026 March Scrapbook Kit
To start cut 4 pieces of 12x12 pattern paper at 7 1/2 x 12 and fold them in-half. Pick of them for the front cover.
Start picking items to place inside your junk journal. I have 3 coffee dyed papers, 3 pattern paper inserts including the cover. I also included some book pages and envelopes. Fold them all and slip inside your journal.
Next add tape to the inside end on the right side, as shown below.
Adhere on a piece of the pattern paper measuring 4 3/4 x 7 1/2 inches.
Then move the paper over to the top of the score board score at 6 1/2, 6 5/8, 6 3/4, 6 7/8, 7.
Next place all your folded items you are going to have inside your journal, so you know where to score the flap we just adhered on to the end.
I scored mine 5 7/8, 6, 6 1/8, 6 1/4 inches. It was about 1 inch away from the seem where we adhered on the flap.
Next you can poke 3 holes in the midsection of the journal using paper clips to hold all your inserts in place. Poke a hole in the middle, then poke one hole above and below the middle hole about 2 inches away. Take a needle and twine and sew all the inserts inside.
****View video tutorial for details.
For my decorative edge on the flap I used a die to trace and then cut out.
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Next I created a paper button adhered on the lace and wrapped the lace around the journal.
****View video tutorial for details.
Down below I have photos for you that share some great ideas on how to create your journal pages using the paper collection in the kit as well as other items you may have on hand.
I hope you found some inspiration from today's project. Whether your a seasoned crafter or a beginner, this journal is all about embracing the beauty of nature and the stories we carry with us. I really enjoyed creating this "Your Story" vintage style junk journal. I hope you try this project and don't forget to share it with us on our Facebook page.
I invite you to check out the 2026 March Kits over at Tres Jolie Kit Club.
These kits are amazing and will get your creativity flowing.
Thanks for joining me and Happy Crafting!
I invite you to please stop by ourFacebookpage to see what new items our design team has created using our monthly kits.
You can always post your projects on Tres Jolie FB page - Tres Jolie Club Cafe.
Don't forget to post your project on our Facebook Group Page, link is down below.
We would love to see what you create.
For more details you can always view the video tutorial process, which is at the top of the page.
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In today's tutorial, we are creating a beautiful, vintage-inspired mixed media canvas featuring shimmering hummingbirds, 3D floral elements, and distressed paper techniques using the March 2026 Mixed Media Kit. Whether you're a beginner or a seasoned mixed media artist, this project is perfect for practicing layering and building dimension. In this step by step tutorial and video tutorial you'll learn:
How to create a burnt edge distressed paper effect
Techniques for layering 3D paper flowers and metallic accents.
Tips for working with glitter and shimmer on a textured background.
How to balance heavy embellishments on a small canvas.
Below I have the video tutorial for you. In addition to using the 2026 March Mixed Media Kit I also brought in some items from the 2026 March Scrapbook Kit and Card Kit I have the links below for your convenience.
2026 March Mixed Media Kit2026 March Scrapbook Kit
2026 March Card, Tag and More Kit
To start off we are going to take one of the images from the
March Mixed Media Kit and tear around it.
Next take what ever ink you would like to use and ink the edges all around.
I used Walnut Stain Distress Ink.
Next take the brown powder from the 2026 March Mixed Media Kit and
mix with some water.
I used a large sponge painting applicator to paint all over the canvas and the sides as well.
Once your done painting the canvas adhere the image on the canvas and
then add a coat of clear gesso.
After the gesso dries I used the green, yellow paints from the March Mixed Media Kit
along with a pink powder paint from Paint Couture (pink sapphire), it's from the 2026 February Mixed Media Kit (still available).
Next I started adding embellishments. I used flowers and the paper sentiment that is listed down below by the hummingbirds from the March Scrapbook Kit, then added the metal sentiment that is on top of the little black chipboard piece from the March Card Kit.
I took the large chipboard piece and painted it with black gesso but your can use black paint, too. I then used art stones that are from a previous Mixed Media Kit, which is no longer available. But you can use gold flakes or prills, you can always use your stash and be creative with what you have on hand.
Here is the finished canvas I painted the art stones using the same brown powdered paint we use to paint the canvas and the large chipboard piece names "Split Mandala 2" I used the bottom half of this beautiful chipboard piece.
I hope you found some inspiration from today's project. This canvas so fun to create and definitely gives you a chance to use your creativity and put your own style and twist on it. I really enjoyed painting the images, which is something I don't usually get to do, but I liked getting out of my comfort zone. I hope you try this project and don't forget to share it with us on our Facebook page.
I invite you to check out the 2026 March Kits over at Tres Jolie Kit Club.
These kits are amazing and will get your creativity flowing.
Thanks for joining me and Happy Crafting!
I invite you to please stop by ourFacebookpage to see what new items our design team has created using our monthly kits.
You can always post your projects on Tres Jolie FB page - Tres Jolie Club Cafe.
Don't forget to post your project on our Facebook Group Page, link is down below.
We would love to see what you create.
For more details you can always view the video tutorial process, which is at the top of the page.
Thanks again for joining me, I have all the links listed for you throughout the post so just click on the words and you will be taken directly to the store.
Enjoy and Happy Crafting.
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Are you looking for a quick project? Well look no farther I share a quick way to create these beautiful notepads by using up your paper scraps. In today's step by step tutorial, I'm showing you how to create these adorable DIY Pocket Notepads! Whether you want to tuck them into a junk journal, use them as travel notes or give them as handmade gifts, these 'Simplicity' themed notepads are as functional as they are pretty. In the step-by-step tutorial below I will walk you through the process of constructing the fold-over notepad base with built-in flap and simple assembly techniques for the inner lined paper.
2026 March Scrapbook Kit
Notepad #1
Cut 1 piece of cardstock @ 5 1/2 x 11; Score 1 inch, 4 3/4 inch on the 5 1/2 inch across the top of the scoreboard; turn to the 11 inch across the scoreboard, score @ 1, 1 1/8, 1 1/4 inches, score @ 7 3/4, 7 7/8, 8 inches
Chipboard piece cut at 3 3/4 x 6 1/2 inches
Cut 2 pieces of cardstock at 3 5/8 x 6 1/2 inches
Lined notebook paper - 3 1/4 x 6 inches
After you score, cut the two end corner on the right and left side near the one inch flap. Then at the bottom cut the left and right side corners and you will have a long flap.
Next cut a chipboard piece at 3 3/4 x 6 1/2 inches. Adhere the chipboard piece in the middle and adhere the two long side flaps.
Cover the chipboard using one of the 3 5/8 x 6 1/2 inch pieces.
Use the second 3 5/8 x 6 1/2 inch piece, adhere to the bottom long flap.
For the notepad, use the lined notebook paper, place the sheet all together and clip them, as shown below. Then use adhesive glue to the top of the sheets. Let dry for a bit, then add another coat on top let dry. While the lined paper is drying, cover the outside and inside of the notepad base.
Then you can add the papers to the inside of the paper pad base along the top of the score-line. (see video tutorial for more details) Clip these together to let dry.
Here is the finished notepad showing the cover of the notepad and the inside.
(for more details view Video Tutorial)
Notepad #2
To start the 2nd notepad, cut the lined notebook paper at 3 1/4 x 4 1/2 inches. Before you clip the papers together place some glue along the top, clip and let dry. Then place a second coat, and let dry again.
Then cut or use a scrap pattern paper that measures 4 1/2 x 12 inches;
Score at 3 , 3 1/4 inches and Score at 6 5/8, 6 7/8 inches. This notepad is going to close inward. You will need some magnets or you can use velcro for your closure.
Add double back tape to the center of the score lines on the left side of the base cover. Then once the papers are dry, unclip and remove the backing from the double back tape. Place the papers inside against the taped area and burnish. (for more details view Video Tutorial)
Now the flap on the left side may be a little long so fold in the over hand inside to create a little pocket. Placing glue on the top and bottom of the fold, fold inward.
Here is the little pocket.
Here is the finished notepad. This one is my favorite as it's super easy to create just by using the long scraps from your stash. (for more details view Video Tutorial)
Notepad #3
For the last notepad I used a notepad that had adhesive on the top of it but needed a sturdy back. So I cut piece of chipboard and used double back tape that I placed along the top edge with a bit of over hang to adhere the chipboard to it.
Once the chipboard is adhered I cut a piece of pattern paper from the March Scrapbook Kit and folded it over the top, and it is adhered to the top edge. (for more details view Video Tutorial)
Next you can now cover the back.
This one is now done. I did decorate the front with some of the metal hearts from the 2026 February Mixed Media Kit. This photo shows the front cover and inside of the finished notepad.
I hope you found some inspiration from today's project. These notepads were so easy to create using the scraps from the 2026 March Scrapbook Kit along with the February Mixed Media Kit metal hearts.
I invite you to check out the 2026 March Kits over at Tres Jolie Kit Club. These kits are amazing and will get your creativity flowing.
Thanks for joining me and Happy Crafting!
I invite you to please stop by ourFacebookpage to see what new items our design team has created using our monthly kits.
You can always post your projects on Tres Jolie FB page - Tres Jolie Club Cafe.
Don't forget to post your project on our Facebook Group Page, link is down below.
We would love to see what you create.
For more details you can always view the video tutorial process, which is at the top of the page.
Thanks again for joining me, I have all the links listed for you throughout the post so just click on the words and you will be taken directly to the store.
Enjoy and Happy Crafting.
Don’t forget to follow us on all our social media:
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