Create a Field Journal from a Photo Album

Create a field journal from a photo album in this step-by-step junk journal DIY tutorial! Today I’ll show you how to repurpose an old photo album into a beautiful, functional field journal perfect for nature notes, garden documenting, sketches, ephemera, and more. This upcycled journal idea is beginner-friendly, budget-friendly, and one of my favorite ways to transform forgotten books into gorgeous handmade creations.

In this video, we’ll walk through:

How to prep the photo album base

Creating your signatures

Adding pockets, flips, tucks & writing spots

Building a durable field-journal structure

Grungy, vintage, and botanical embellishing ideas

Tips for adding tags, journaling cards, and field-note labels

How to make it chunky without losing functionality

Whether you’re documenting a real nature walk, building a botanical-themed journal, or creating an adventure-style field notebook, this project is perfect for everyday crafters and seasoned journal makers.

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