The days between Christmas and New Year’s are my favorite time to craft. The rush is over, the house is cozy, and I finally have time to sit down with a hot cocoa and do something creative. It's also the time when I have a pile of beautiful Christmas cards, gift tags, and wrapping paper scraps that I just can’t throw away. If you're looking for a place to keep your holiday memories, without the stress of complicated bookbinding, you're going to love today’s project! This arti

The holiday season is full of cozy moments and special memories worth keeping: sipping cocoa by the tree, wrapping gifts, or flipping through old photos. A Christmas junk journal is a beautiful way to slow down and capture what this time of year means to you. When blank pages give you writer's block, try using some prompts to help you get started. If you love using your journal for writing, collage, or memory keeping, try using these prompts to spark new ideas. Each prompt ca

Christmas comes with small moments that feel nice to hold onto. A warm drink, a quiet evening. Hearing a familiar song, or the sound of wrapping paper on the floor are just a few of the tiny memories from the holiday. These little things pass by fast, and it's fun to have a place to keep them. A junk journal is easy to start and doesn’t need perfect pages. It can be a calm space to save your season in a way that feels personal. I like to include my handwriting. I'll admit, i

Fabric adds a lovely touch to a junk journal. It gives your pages texture and warmth that paper alone can’t. The best part is that you don’t need a sewing machine or fancy tools to use it. A few scraps and some glue will do the job. This article may contain affiliate links. This means that I might earn a small commission if you make a purchase, at no extra cost to you.  I used fabric to create a tuck spot, a ribbon, and an accent for the journaling card. Here are three simple

If you've got a pile of cute stuff for your junk journal, collage can be a fun and easy way to turn it into a page. Collage is a forgiving style and you don't need a lot of equipment. Just some scissors and glue is enough to get started. Collaging in your junk journal is a fun way to tell a story on the page. Collage isn't about making everything perfect. It’s about layering little pieces of your world in a way that feels good to you.  This article may contain affiliate link

Are junk journals really made out of junk? It depends what you consider junk! Everything from shopping bags to wrapping paper is so beautifully designed that I never want to throw it away. Finding pretty pictures and patterns on everyday packaging is one of the things that inspired me to start junk journaling. Start saving that black and white tissue paper from Sephora. Keep the ribbons that your pajamas were tied with. Look at the flyers that come in your junk mail. You'll f

Thanksgiving has a way of slowing everything down. The table gets a little louder. The kitchen smells like cinnamon and pie, and everyone seems to linger a bit longer. It’s the kind of day that’s easy to tuck away in your heart but even better to capture on paper. Junk journaling is a lovely way to hold onto the details that make the season feel so special. It doesn’t need to be fancy or polished. A few gathered bits, some personal words, and your favorite pens are all you re

There’s something special about fall. The air feels crisp. The colors turn warm and golden. Everything seems to slow down just enough to notice the small things. It’s the perfect time to cozy up with your journal and create something that feels personal and full of meaning. If you're not sure where to start, try using these prompts to spark some ideas and start creating fall themed journal pages. You can use these prompts for writing, collaging, sketching, or layering little

As the weather turns cooler and the days grow shorter, it’s the perfect time to cozy up with a new junk journal project. Autumn is full of rich colors, warm textures, and nostalgic moments that make for beautiful themed pages. Here are ten autumn-inspired junk journal themes to spark your creativity. This article may contain affiliate links. This means that I might earn a small commission if you make a purchase, at no extra cost to you.  1. Harvest Market Capture the charm o

When you sit down to make a junk journal page, sometimes it helps to have a theme in mind. A theme gives your page a sense of direction. It can tie together the colors, the words, and the pieces of ephemera you choose. Most of all, it sparks creativity and makes the process more enjoyable. This article may contain affiliate links. This means that I might earn a small commission if you make a purchase, at no extra cost to you.  Here are some themes you can try the next time yo

When you sit down with a blank page in your junk journal, it can feel a little overwhelming. Where do you start?  That’s where layouts come in. A layout is the way you arrange the pieces on your page. It helps give structure and flow, while still leaving plenty of room for creativity. What is a Junk Journal Layout? Think of a layout as the “map” of your page. It’s how you place papers, photos, tags, or embellishments so the page feels balanced. Layouts aren’t rules. They’re j