Jude Monk

From texture pastes and gesso to inks, sprays, and rust effects — learn how to make all those expensive craft supplies yourself, affordably and beautifully.

“What do you use?” “How do you run your business?” “How do you make money online?” “What tools do I need to start?” Here’s the exact structure:

100‑page retro pattern paper mega pack — perfect for junk journaling, scrapbooking, collage and printable crafts. Full kit now live on Etsy

A richly textured collection of grunge backgrounds inspired by aged metal, peeling teal paint, and deep burnt‑rust patina. This kit blends industrial grit with vintage artistry, creating moody, layered surfaces perfect for junk journals, mixed‑media projects, digital scrapbooking, and printable crafts. Each page features unique corrosion patterns, scratches, and distressed colour washes that add instant depth and character to any creative project. Ideal for crafters who love atmospheric, tactile‑looking designs that feel authentically worn and beautifully imperfect.

Join me for my brand‑new Make a Junk Journal From Scratch With Me series, starting Wednesday 15th April at 7.30pm on TikTok. Each week we’ll build a different part of your journal together — from the cover, to pockets, belly bands, tags, tucks, and all the beautiful details that make a junk journal truly yours. I’ve added brand‑new floral vintage papers for FREE on my website if you want to craft along with me. You can download them at www.judemonk.com and print them at home ready for each session. They’re perfect for making all the elements we’ll be creating live. This board includes everything we’ll be using throughout the series — tools, supplies, papers, and kits — so you can follow along easily each week. Craft with me, learn with me, and build your journal from start to finish.

A romantic steampunk printable kit blending gears, roses, clocks, florals, and vintage Victorian textures. This 8‑page digital kit includes full backgrounds, cogs, flowers, journalling cards, and mixed ephemera — perfect for junk journals, scrapbooking, tags, and mixed media projects. I created this kit for my own CraftyMess projects, and it’s now available as an instant download on Etsy.

Here’s my little food diary from Iceland — all the places I actually ate, warmed up, hid from the wind, and tried to convince myself I wasn’t about to accidentally order whale, puffin, or fermented shark (yes… all three were genuinely on menus, and no… I did not suddenly become a Viking). These are real spots from my trip, with real photos, real meals, and real opinions — no affiliate links, no nonsense, just the places that kept me fed, caffeinated, and alive in Iceland’s “four seasons in five minutes” weather. If you’re planning a trip, want honest recommendations, or just enjoy watching someone else dodge questionable seafood, this board is for you.

A soft, shabby‑chic Easter printable kit designed for junk journaling, scrapbooking, card making and mixed‑media projects. This board shows all 20 pages included in the kit, in order, so you can preview the full collection before purchasing. Each page features delicate florals, pastel tones, vintage textures and sweet Easter illustrations — perfect for creating tags, journal spreads, cards and more. Click any page to go straight to the full kit on Etsy.

A little photo journal of the places I visited in Iceland — waterfalls, craters, caves, black‑sand beaches, and all the wild landscapes that completely stole my breath. This isn’t a guide or an affiliate board, just my own memories and the spots that made me stop, stare, and feel tiny in the best way. If you’re planning a trip or just love Iceland’s magic, here are the locations I explored, captured through my own camera and my own eyes.

I went to Iceland in late February/early March and the weather was absolutely wild. The pilot called it a ‘slight flurry’ when we landed — in England that would’ve shut schools and cancelled work. It poured down, snowed all night, and I woke up to 4–5 inches of snow. Icelanders don’t stop for anything though; everyone has snow tyres and proper cold‑weather gear, and they just get on with life. Most days I experienced all four seasons in about 20 minutes with zero warning. The wind is bitter — it can take the skin off your face. I had to wear thermal underwear every day: leggings under my trousers, long sleeves under two more layers. I looked like the Michelin Man, but Iceland is not a fashion show. This collection is everything that actually kept me warm, dry, and functioning in that madness

A cosy little collection of all the bits and bobs I used to turn two humble index cards into a vintage, shabby‑chic file folder. Think lace, pearls, flowers, inky edges, and a sprinkle of organised chaos. Every item in this list is something I actually reach for — the stamps that add drama, the washi that hides my mistakes, the glue that holds my life together, and the embellishments that make everything look like it belongs in a Victorian memory box. Perfect if you want to recreate the look, steal a few ideas, or just browse pretty things while Blu supervises.

These are my absolute essentials — the tools, glues and crafty bits I reach for every single time. No fuss, no fluff, just the things that genuinely make crafting easier, prettier and a lot more fun.

A little collection of the junk journaling kits I actually own — the florals, the vintage bits, the scrappy chaos and all the pretty paper I definitely “needed.” Perfect if you love shabby‑chic vibes, old‑book magic, and enabling your inner craft goblin.

A curated collection of my favourite digital junk journaling kits — instant‑download pretties for when you want vintage vibes right now. Perfect for printing, crafting, and pretending you’re extremely organised while hoarding ephemera in a much tidier way

Here you will find links to all the things I use and own. I give honest reviews on the products that I use. & You will find no bullshit here.

I’m a little Nutcracker‑obsessed… I’ve collected over 200 of them! These are the ones I’ve bought and loved — from classic designs to quirky finds. If you adore Nutcrackers like I do, you’ll feel right at home here.

A curated list of Blu’s favourite dog gear — toys, treats, training tools, travel essentials and enrichment items we actually use. Perfect for van‑life dogs, adventure pups and spoiled Labradors.

All the motorhome essentials I use for van‑life — storage solutions, kitchen gear, organisation, campsite accessories and travel must‑haves. Ideal for dog‑friendly adventures and small‑space living.

Bring a touch of timeless charm to any junk journal with this 24‑page bundle of vintage‑style word tabs, blank tabs, frames, and coordinating ephemera. Designed for crafters who love aged textures and soft colour palettes, this kit is perfect for adding quick, meaningful labels to pages, pockets, envelopes, and spreads. Ideal for beginners and experienced journal makers who want ready‑to‑print pieces that blend seamlessly with any vintage project.