connect & create: junk journals

​Connect & Create events are one-time meet ups for the folks in our community! They happen from time to time, usually based on my whims or the needs of our virtual village.  We have gathered for a Letting Go Ritual, for Winter BigSuperFun events, and more.  In February we are gathering to create together and make simple heart themed art that can be used as Valentines or just for fun.

Make some fun junk journals with me!

WHEN:  Thursday, August 28 @ 6pm (PST) for approx. 2 hours
WHERE:  on Zoom
COST: $0-20 (paying is completely optional, $0 is perfectly acceptable)
HOW:  Get registered here.

DETAILS:  Gather your junk mail, scrapbook papers, and old magazines and let's make a couple of "junk" journals together.  I have 2 small, fun journals that I'll show you how to make - they can be made with any kind of papers, even your junk mail! You can create along with me, and then after we make our journals, we'll go back and add fun details and journaling prompts.  There will be time to chat and show off our creations too.

Join us for community, creativity, and FUN!! 

SUPPLIES:  DO NOT WORRY if you have only the very basics. Some paper and a handful of highlighters would totally work! Bring whatcha got and we'll make it work.  The main intentions behind these gatherings are having fun and creating in community.  Everything we do is planned to be accessible with even the most basic of supplies!

​THE BASICS:

• variety of papers: colored paper, origami, junk mail, wrapping paper, scrapbooking papers, pages from old books, old artwork, kids old homework, coloring book pages, magazines, etc. (not necessarily ALL of these, just some!)
• scissors or cutting tool
• glue stick or collage medium (gel medium or ModPodge)
• thin cardboard (like cereal or cracker box)
• a few postcards (one of the journals will specifically use a postcard, but we can sub in anything that is about that weight)
• some kind of thread: waxed linen thread for bookbinding, embroidery floss, yarn, ribbon, dental floss (just make sure it's strong, but not too thick)
• something poke-y: bookbinding awl, wee screwdiver, darning needle, metal skewer
• you'll probably want a darning needle, but a determined person could do without
• NOTE: you can also make both of these journals without the sewing/bookbinding supplies. You can substitute tape, glue, or staples - none of the above 3 bullets will be necessary. Just make sure you have a way to fasten papers together.

SOME OPTIONAL EXTRAS:

• something to add color: markers, colored pencils, paint, etc. (not necessarily ALL of these)
• stickers, washi tape

• rubber stamps and ink

You can follow along with the projects I demo or you can do your own thing.  Sharing is always optional. Open to all genders. Teens welcome at this event.
 
Looking forward to seeing you for some scrappy-journaly FUN.