The Reclusive Crafter
If you love paper, glue, vintage ephemera, and the peaceful joy of creating something beautiful from scraps, you’re in the right place. This channel is your cozy, quiet corner of the internet dedicated to all things junk journals. From beginner-friendly tutorials to advanced techniques, you'll find inspiration, tips, and creative ideas to help you build and personalize your own junk journals.
Whether you're into vintage aesthetics, grungy textures, shabby chic, or eclectic layers, I share guidance, flip-throughs, journaling ideas, and creative prompts to fuel your imagination. As a reclusive crafter myself, I believe in the calming, healing power of art made in solitude.
Although journals are the heart of this channel, I occasionally explore other crafts—altered books, mixed media, and more—perfect for fellow introverts and creative souls who love getting lost in the process.
Subscribe and join me in the quiet magic of crafting—one page, one layer, one moment at a time. 🌿📜🖋️
Stashbuilding Ephemera - Georgian Romance
The Journal Begins! - Georgian Romance
Best FREE Ephemera Embellishment Supplies - Stashbusting Saturday
Glassine Bag Pockets - Waste not Wednesday
Stashbusting Snippets
No Waste Wednesday - Surprise Birthday
Stashbusting Clusters - Craft with Me
A Crafters Christmas
Waste not Wednesday - Master boards - with hints and tips
3D Snow Globe - Winter Wonderland Stash Buster
Transforming Winter Journal Scraps into Christmas Cards - No Waste Wednesday
Flip Through Winter Wonderland Junk Journal | Magical Winter Journal & Handmade Ephemera
Craft Along with Me - No Waste Wednesday
OMG So Chuffed - Winter Wonderland Update
Hidden Digitals - Waste not Wednesday
Winter Wonderland Journal | First Ideas & My Craft Stash
Waste Not Wednesday - Stocking Fillers
Part 2 : Filled Ephemera Purse - Show N Tell
Ephemera Purse - Stashbusting Tutorial
No Waste Wednesday - Bin Scraps to Beautiful Tags
Make Junk Journal Cards from Vintage Book Pages | Stashbusting Saturday
Waste Not Wednesday -Another Scrapbuster WOW!!!
Stashbusting Saturday - Pretty Double Pockets
Whistle stop tour full of Inspiration
Asian Splendour The final destination
Grab a Coffee as we Explore More Asian Splendour
Asian Splendour the story begins | ScrimpingMommy Design Team Project
Easy Peasy Scrapbusting Saturday
More Scrappy Leftovers = Super Journal additions
WOW!!! Flipthrough of the GORGEOUS Journal/Diary Of A Lady