ESO.J.J.: Let's start! 📙 Junk Journal Base

Well first off I am really excited to be able to do this swap with all of you! I've been thinking about having junk journal swaps for a long time but I just wasn't sure how to start or if I would be able to find anyone else who wanted to swap with me. Yet here we are!!

I want to say that because this is the first time I am open to suggestions and comments. Feel free to write in the announcments as wel. Everyone is an officer so I think you are all able to send group messages too. This will make communicating a bit easier hopefully.

For this swap we will put our books togther. This includes the front/back covers and a title page (just like in a novel) Feel free to also make a "forward" page. This is a type of introduction page where you can write a little bit about yourself. This is not mandatory but it can offer some inspiration for your partner. You can create the book base in whatever theme you like!! Please put on the back bottom righthand corner your name, swapbot name, date you started the junk journal and your address.

I think we all agreed that we don't need to hurry and rush to get these books done and moved. The most important thing is to enjoy the process of creating. Take your time!!

Pinterest and You Tube are full of ideas. I picked out this one as a starting point for us. This tutorial you can view at Megjournals.

Megjournals

Because this is our first swap let's not make ours so bulky. Include a minimum of 10 blank pages. (front/back cover,titlepage are separate and are not included in the 10) The size should be no smaller than a regular size postcard. NOT TOO BIG NOT TOO SMALL. Bind the pages with some type of thread or embroidery thread like Meg uses. Make sure it's sturdy.

Remember that postage will be a little more expensive.

So to recap;

We are sending each other the book base including a front and back cover with a title page . Outside of this base you should have 10 blank pages. Together these pages should be bound together forming the basis for our Junk Journals!

The "forward" page is optional.

Once you've received your partner's journal wait until the next swap is set up before you start to work in it. I'm not sure yet if we will have a specific theme or not.

Remember to take good care of the journal that is sent to you. Treat it well and don't lose it. Give it a special place so you will remember where it is!

Remember to add your name and the name of this swap somewhere on or in the envelope.

Well here we go!! Let's give it a try!! Happy creating!