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 soft

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 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 links. Thi

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

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 striped 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 find cute

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. You can use them for writing, collaging, sketching, or layering little bits of your everyday life onto the page. Fall is the

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 of

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