Junk Journal #5 Flip Through

I started making these junk journals right before Magnus was born and now a year and half later I'm still at it. I just really love the relaxed and messy aspect of junk journaling. It's everything I can't quite get when I'm digital scrapbooking. Hope you enjoy this little video.

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Paul D. Martinez Thu, 03/25/2021 - 01:57

love watching process videos...

Laura Dulle Thu, 08/29/2019 - 12:02

that is so cute!

Zoe Harris Tue, 06/11/2019 - 06:49

@Marisa: That's an interesting take, actually. What about the heirloom aspect doesn't appeal to you, especially with your son? Do you think he won't be interested in his parents' adventures?
I don't know what's going to happen to my scrapbooks after I die. If one of my siblings even has children, I doubt my nieces/nephews will be interested in holding on to them.
I have been thinking about your question and am not so sure I have a precise answer. I had a cloud-stored online journal from 2002 to 2017, and have written (far less often) in a paper journal since then. I think scrapbooking grew out of my lifelong need to record. A lot of my life has featured upheavals and losses, and so I think I more than most am "emotionally attached" to my past as I struggle to hold on to the people, animals, places, and scenarios that are now gone. So I suppose if I had to answer succinctly, it's because I'm making heirlooms "for myself," so that all that I've lost isn't gone forever, so that I can mentally "return to" what I can't in real life anymore.

Marisa Lerin Mon, 06/10/2019 - 09:01

@Zoe: Thanks for the comment. While my pages may look different now as most of my photos include my son, my reason for scrapping hasn't changed. A lot of people who are vocal about scrapbooking really stress the heirloom aspect of it, the importance of leaving something for the next generation. And that has never been my interest. I'm interested in the craft and the doing of it. I even go so far as to throw stuff away after a while, to make room for new stuff. And while having or not having kids doesn't automatically stick you in one of these camps, I think when you're childless it's easier to be a bit more honest and free with what you're doing because there's not that pressure to make a keepsake for someone. Just yourself. Would love to hear your thoughts on why you scrapbook.

Shanna Nash Fri, 06/07/2019 - 21:43

Love it!

Anne Diaz Fri, 06/07/2019 - 12:30

Love this

Zoe Harris Fri, 06/07/2019 - 04:55

Marisa,
While Googling one day for scrapbooking ideas for those of us without children, I came across a comment you had left on an article several years ago thanking someone for bringing up the topic since so much of the scrapbooking world acts as though we don't exist.
I see you are no longer among our number but I hope you remember us and remember how it felt to be more or less left out! This isn't a commentary on anything you are or are not doing on this site, but simply a request. People like me without the power of a platform like this rely on the inclusiveness and wisdom of those who do have it.
I have found so many great resources here and am so happy I subscribed. Please keep up your wonderful work.

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Hi There! I’m Marisa Lerin and you’ll see me around at DigitalScrapbook.com a lot. I started this site in 2010 soon after I discovered a new love in digital scrapbooking. DigitalScrapbook.com has gone through some significant changes since that time and it’s grown into this lovely community site you are seeing now. I am daily surprised by the turn of life’s events that has led me down this path. If you're new to the site, welcome! Here are a few tidbits about me that I hope will help you get to know me better!

I’m originally from Minnesota, USA, but spent a good chunk of my childhood living abroad (in Bolivia and Hong Kong). I returned to Minnesota to attend university, got married and then moved overseas again (Korea, then Jordan and 1 year of traveling). My designs are heavily influenced by these many nomadic years. I am currently back in the USA, now living in the great state of Oregon!

I have no official training for what I’m doing, since I decided very wisely (haha) to study physics in university. I am always learning new things about digital scrapbooking, and this community has been immensely helpful for that!

If I manage to stop digital scrapbooking you will probably find me watching TV, reading or baking. I also enjoy writing for the blog here at DigitalScrapbook.com where I talk about whatever happens to be catching my fancy at the moment.