Do you ever flip through your journal and feel like it’s missing a bit of magic? Sometimes our pages can feel a little flat, but there is a simple secret to bringing them to life: interactive pockets and tuck spots. Including elements like this does more than make your journal look beautiful. It turns your pages into something of a treasure hunt. Pulling out pretty stickers and notes adds a fun element to your junk journals. This article may contain affiliate links. This mea

If you’ve just discovered the world of junk journaling - welcome! I know you’re excited and ready to start. Maybe you’ve got your scissors and glue, and you've pulled up a YouTube tutorial to help you get started making your first book. But within the first two minutes, the crafter says something like: "I’m going to sew this signature into the spine using a pamphlet stitch. Next, we’ll add a belly band to hold some fussy cuts and ephemera." Wait. What? If you feel like you wa

So tell me, how many printables have you collected on your computer? And have you printed them all? Me neither! But I'm working on getting more of them off of my computer and into my journal. This past summer, I realized that fighting with my printer was the worst part of journaling. So I finally bought a new one and now I've been printing like crazy. I got an Epson Eco Tank and I'm so impressed. I've printed so many pages with just the bottles of ink that came with it. The c

When you sit down to make a junk journal page, it can be hard to know where to start. You’ve got scraps, photos, tags, stickers, envelopes, and pretty paper. But how do you bring it all together?  Some simple design principles can help you create beautiful pages. Start with the composition of your page. Composition is the artsy word for how you arrange your elements. Good composition makes a page feel balanced and complete. It guides the eye around the page and creates a sof

A junk journal is part scrapbook, part art project, and part personal diary. It’s a space where you can write, glue, paint, and collect whatever feels like you.  There’s no right or wrong way to fill one. It’s about using what you have, enjoying the process, and creating something that tells your story in a real and personal way. 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 create

If you’ve ever made a junk journal, you might be wondering: what do you actually do with it? It’s such a beautiful book filled with pockets, tags, and pages. But now what? Do you write in it? Do you put photos in it? Or do you just put it on the shelf? The truth is, there’s no one right way to use it. A junk journal is whatever you want it to be. It can hold your memories, your art, your thoughts, or even your daily plans. It’s your space to create without rules. They look be

If you're starting a new junk journal, there's so many options it can be hard to decide. The fun part is that there's not really a right choice. The one you like the best is automatically the right choice! If you have the chance to shop in person, try flipping through some different styles. See if you like the size of the book and how it feels in your hand. Check that you like the type of paper. Think about the kind of journaling you'll do and look for paper that matches. Fo

Have you’ve ever opened your junk journal and wondered what should I put on this page? Instead of staring at a blank page, try using a junk journal prompt. A prompt is a simple idea or question that can be a starting point for your page. Prompts can spark inspiration and help you get started. What is a Junk Journal Prompt? A junk journal prompt is a simple idea, question, or creative challenge that helps you decide what to put on your new journal page or scrapbook spread. It

If you've ever found yourself with a postcard that you want to save, a ticket from a special day, or a bit of ribbon that's too pretty to throw away, you're already half way to being a junk journalist! Junk journaling is a creative way to turn your everyday treasures into something beautiful. You can use your book to capture memories, express your feelings or just have fun with pretty paper. What is a Junk Journal? A junk journal is a book where you store all the bits and pie