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

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

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