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Craft Idea

Creating a Stunning Waterfall Feature for Your Junk Journal: Step-by-Step Tutorial

▶ Watch on YouTube Channel: Tea Garden Paper Crafts

Project Details

Category:
Junk Journals & Ephemera
Project Type:
Interactive Journal Page
Style:
YouTube Inspiration
Date Saved:
2026-08-25
Difficulty:
Medium
Time to Make:
1–2 hours
Best For:
Interactive journal pages and layered writing space

At a Glance

LayersStacked flip panels on one waterfall strip
DimensionsJournal-page sized; varies
InteractiveYes — pull-tab waterfall action
PrintableNo
Technique FocusInteractive Page, Paper Construction, Waterfall Mechanism
An interactive waterfall feature for a junk journal, built from stacked flip panels that reveal extra writing and decorating space.

About This Project

An interactive waterfall feature for a junk journal, built from stacked flip panels that reveal extra writing and decorating space.

What You'll Love

Saved for the waterfall construction and the way it adds movement and hidden space to a journal page.

Key Techniques Used

  • Interactive Page
  • Paper Construction
  • Waterfall Mechanism

Main Supplies

  • Cardstock base
  • Decorative paper
  • Scoring tool
  • Paper trimmer or scissors
  • Strong adhesive
  • Optional ribbon pull

Project Tags

Junk Journals & EphemeraInteractive Journal PageYouTube InspirationInteractive PagePaper ConstructionWaterfall Mechanism

Color Palette

Lavender
Deep Black
Forest Green

Printables

No printable is associated with this Craft Idea.

My Notes

Use the video mainly as a mechanism reference. The papers and decoration can be changed completely.

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