What is Smashbooking? | Junk Journals vs Smashbooks
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- čas přidán 8. 09. 2024
- A quick flip through my Smashbook and how I use it.
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Smash books also make fabulous Bridal/wedding planners, or a planner for any large event like a 50th anniversary party you are planning for someone else. They also are great for pregnancy journal or baby's first year to quickly capture moments and baby's development, as well as daycare or preschool reports etc.
Those are excellent ideas, Linda! I think these books are just great for any sort of journaling too! I really like that I can start without a truly blank page, it’s a little less intimidating. 😊
I love, love, love Smashbooking!! Can't wait to see what all you do with yours. One thing I 'smash' is arm bands. I glue them in and add the date, event and who all went. Not fancy but a fun little bit to look back on. Also, movie tickets!
Thank you, Sarah! I love that idea! I don’t get a lot of ephemera from real life, but when I do, it’s definitely going on here! Mostly what I’m using is bits and pieces left over from my crafting.
Very informative! Was journaling alongside the video, actually. Just regular pen to paper, stream of thoughts and little doodles- but the video was really motivating to keep me writing throughout ❤❤
I'm glad you enjoyed it! I still play in my junk journals, just not on camera.
Looks very interesting and above all manageable.
Agreed Carolyn! I think just adding my every day stories without the expectation of how often (1x a week or month, etc) gives me plenty of room to just document what I want to and not feel the need to fill a pocket page.
Can't wait to see your layouts! I use my smash book in more of an art journal type album with very little mixed media and taking advantage of the premade background ...
They are definitely a lot of fun!
i have one of these books. its a long story, but its taken me so long to start and then it became a "thing" where I couldn't start because I didn't know where to begin. this video was lovely and helpful. thanks x
Thank you very much, Jen! I have really enjoyed using my Smashbook this year and I have a playlist of the layouts I've made (and a flip through) if you'd like a little more inspiration.
I have used something like this from fancy pants to document two 30 day trips we have taken. Like the idea of using it for smaller items to scrap about
Yes, you definitely don't have to buy this book to do a smashbook style. Any kind of notebook would work. I bought this one about a month ago just to check it out and I really love the paper in it. I like that the paper is a little thicker, but still has the look of a junk journal.
I have by passed these books in the store many times was never quite sure what to do with them, but looks like fun and looking forward to seeing more.
I have too, Valerie! I picked one up last month to have a look at it and thought, “This looks like fun!” So, I bought it. When I saw how they were used, I got really excited to use it this year.
Looks like something I’d like to try! Can’t wait to see more!
I will definitely be sharing more, Marsha! Having so much fun with this!
I love this style of scrapbooking!
Me too, Jen! I must have missed the boat on when it first became popular a few years back, but I’m determined to bring it back!
OH Laura....I know I'm watching in reverse LOL but I was so enamoured with your Completed Smashbook then came across this video and had to watch and definitely a Big THANK YOU is in order. Great presentation and explanation of what a Smashbook is vs a Junk Journal neighter of which I've created!!
so THANK YOU ~~~~ THANK YOU!!! I am definitely going to be geeting me the Smashbook you have and I see Michaels as one that comes as a Gift Kit....so sounds like a good deal....You always provide great videos and provide the inspiration in all areas to make this experience spectacular!! YOU SO ROCK!!
Joan Smith
Thank you very much, Joan! I'm telling you, I adore Smashbooks! It's so much fun to just open it up and see what prettiness is on the page already waiting for me!
Oh I love the idea of smashbooking and can't wait to see more xo
Yes! I’m super excited to play with it!
I plan to follow you on this journey to use your smashbook since I have 3 of them and was thinking about giving them away. I hope this will help me you what I already have. Thank you for sharing your process.
Good!! I hope you will dig them out and get them used. I know a lot of people have these things stashed and I thought I’d encourage them to revisit the concept in a new way!
Looking forward to seeing some smash booking videos from you. Not many ppl do it anymore but I love smash books 👍🏻
I’m excited to do them! It’s new to me. 😂
Love what you’ve done so far. Your handwriting is beautiful!
Thank you, Bev! I am really enjoying this book! It's so nice to just tape and glue things into it and then journal more fully than I normally do. I'm doing a lot of hidden journaling at first to get myself comfortable with it, but I expect it will become more outward journaling soon.
I need to dig out my smash book, I only did a couple pages, so it would be easy to play along with you!
I would love for you to join me! I'm keeping this very simple and easy for myself, quick embellishing and sharing a story. Should be fun!
This will be fun. For five years I did Smash Book; my last one was in 2013. Guess what? I have two or three empty ones.......hmmm I just might dig mine out and dust it off and put it to use. I think it would be cool if the manufactures recreated them with a new twist....history always repeats especially in scrapbooking.
Yes! I’d love for you to join me! I missed the smashbooking craze the first time around and I’m determined to bring it back! It’s so much fun!
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