I’ve tried a lot of glues over the years, and I can tell you, they’re not all made equal.  Some glues warp and wrinkle paper while others leave an annoying shiny residue (I’m looking at you Fabri-Tac!)  But with so many craft glues out there, and so many things to consider, how on earth do […] The post 7 Best Glues For Paper Crafts & When To Use Them appeared first on House of Mahalo ..read more

Starting a new hobby – especially one that involves crafting and learning new things – can be daunting. But one of the many great things about making junk journals is that it’s a more accessible craft than many others. If you know where to start. This is where I come in… hopefully. My goal today […] The post How To Start Junk Journaling: My Top Tips & Ideas For Beginners appeared first on House of Mahalo ..read more

Let me ask you a question. Or rather, a couple of questions. Have you ever forgotten all about a digital kit you own? Have you accidentally bought the same kit twice? If you answered “Yes!”, you’re not alone. You also clearly need a better way to organise your digital kits. Today, I’m sharing three ways […] The post How To Organise Your Digital Kits (3 Ways!) appeared first on House of Mahalo ..read more

When I started sharing ​my Stashbusting 101 videos​, I asked all of you what you were struggling with. Other than being overwhelmed by a mountain of book pages and various other supplies, several of you also said you were finding it hard to keep track of your digital kits. Which means: I thought: There’s got […] The post Introducing My New Tool: The Digital Kit Catalog appeared first on House of Mahalo ..read more

Signatures are one of the most important elements when creating a beautiful and functional junk journal. After all, without signatures, you wouldn’t have anything to write on! But if you’re new to making junk journals, you might have burning questions, such as: Today, I’m covering all of this and more. Let’s dive in! What are […] The post Everything You Need To Know About Junk Journal Signatures appeared first on House of Mahalo ..read more

When my friend Mandy and I launched our Facebook group, we shared inspirational quotes about crafting every week. We called the series: “Wednesday Wisdom”. Even now, some of those quotes have stuck in my mind and have become a mantra whenever I make a junk journal or work on a new craft project. They help […] The post Wednesday Wisdom: 27 Inspiring Quotes About Crafting appeared first on House of Mahalo ..read more

Over the years, upcycling has been gaining in popularity more and more with people all over the world. And for good reason because upcycling benefits us and the environment in many ways. Upcycling helps you reduce waste that would otherwise go to landfill, gives old and unloved items a new life and helps you save […] The post Why You (And I!) Should Turn Our Trash Into Treasure appeared first on House of Mahalo ..read more

I think many of us can agree that journaling is a fantastic way to express yourself and your creativity, as well as help you to improve your well-being and mindfulness. But when there are so many different kinds of journals to choose from, how do you know which one is right for you? I’m here […] The post 15 Different Types of Journaling (+ Which One Is Right For You) appeared first on House of Mahalo ..read more

So you’ve made some beautiful embellishments for your journal. Now what? If you’re wondering how to use junk journal embellishments then the short answer is: decorate stuff! But this would be a rubbish blog post if I just left it at that, wouldn’t it? Instead, allow me to run through eight different ways you can […] The post 8 Ways To Use Junk Journal Embellishments (With Examples) appeared first on House of Mahalo ..read more

How many paper scraps do you have lying around? I’m going to bet you have a lot! Even if you’ve only been crafting for a few weeks, the scraps add up. Quickly. The good news is that there’s a fast, easy and helpful way to bust through those scraps: collage masterboards. Read on to find […] The post What Is A Collage Masterboard & What Do You Do With It? appeared first on House of Mahalo ..read more