VP S6 Ep 358: BOTANICAL!!
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Pam from The Paper Outpost unveils a fully realized botanical-themed junk journal crafted in 2019, now being released into the world after evolving from a personal diary into a vibrant, multi-layered art object. The journal, measuring approximately nine by five and a half inches with a thick, soft spine, is packed with hand-painted flowers, rubber-stamped botanicals, real dried petals, vintage letters, antique postcards, and intricate pockets made from scrapbook paper, fabric, and even greeting card cutouts. What sets this piece apart is its joyful defiance of rules—every page is a collage of textures, colors, and found objects, blending historical ephemera with modern crafting techniques like stenciling, crumpled paper stamping, and mod podging. Pam emphasizes that junk journals are not about perfection but about creative freedom, inviting users to fill them with their own stories, memories, and whimsy. The journal will be sold on Etsy on a first-come, first-served basis, and Pam also promotes her current 'fundal' bundle—a curated collection of 100+ vintage papers with bonus items like a skeleton key and apothecary label—available with free shipping in May 2024. The episode’s charm lies in its unapologetic celebration of messy, tactile creativity.
A junk journal can be transformed from a personal diary into a shared art object by adding layers of botanicals, vintage ephemera, and handmade pockets.
Use real dried flowers, mod podge, and hand-painted details to create lasting, textured botanical pages that resist fading over time.
Crumpled paper stamping is a highly rewarding technique that adds organic texture and depth to junk journal pages.
Incorporate functional elements like extender pages, flip-ups, and tuck pockets to increase usability and storytelling potential.
Vintage items like wartime letters, apothecary labels, and calling cards add historical depth and narrative richness to your journal.
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Introducing the Botanical Junk Journal
“She's a pretty little girl. A lot of lace and finery and pieces and parts sewn together.”
Inside the Journal: Layers of Botanical Art
Pam details the journal’s interior—hand-painted flowers, rubber stamps, dried botanicals, vintage letters, and intricate pockets made from scrapbook paper and fabric.
Techniques and Materials: From Crumpled Paper to Mod Podge
Pam shares her favorite crafting methods: crumpled paper stamping, stenciling, hand painting, and using mod podge to preserve real botanicals.
Function Meets Fantasy: Pockets, Tabs, and Extenders
The journal includes functional elements like extender pages, flip-ups, and multiple pockets—some holding real seeds or old letters—blending utility with whimsy.
The Philosophy of Junk Journaling: No Rules, Just Joy
“There are no rules. Remember that you can go forth and have fun and these are yours to fill or add to or pull out of as you wish.”
“There are no rules. Remember that you can go forth and have fun and these are yours to fill or add to or pull out of as you wish.”
“She's a pretty little girl. A lot of lace and finery and pieces and parts sewn together.”
“crumpled paper. That was a lot of fun. I highly recommend you give that a try if you've never done it. It's highly rewarding.”
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Pam
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Sunshine
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The Paper Outpost
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Gardens of Happiness
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Fundal
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Facebook group
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Pretty Pink Flowers
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Etsy
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Vintage Flowers
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Old Fashioned Flower
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VP S6 Ep 326: FOLD for a DOUBLE POCKET!
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VP S6 Ep 327: NO SEW COVER!
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VP S6 Ep 328: SUPER EASY FLOWERS!
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