If I was starting the junk journal, collage or scrapbook hobby today with the knowledge I have now, these are the items I would recommend folks get!
Sections
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Journals
General Supplies
Stickers
Organization
Papercrafting
Photos
Journals
Journals at each price range: budget, medium and premium
These are incredibly cheap and get the job done if you like a hardcover journal. They have various paper gsm weights depending on which you choose but the higher gsm ones are surprisingly good quality for the price.
Artist's Loft™ Journals & Pouches
Great if you’re like me and move through a journal quickly. Easy to mod-podge over the cover and make it your own. Pages are thick enough but the spine doesn’t crack when bulk is added
12 Pack Blank Kraft Notebooks A5 60 Pages
You can’t go wrong with A&O. Super high quality and worth the price every time!
Notebooks
General Supplies
Glue, tape, pens etc.
The best for small items!
B-7000 Clear Glue for Rhinestone Crafts 4x15ml
My second favorite pens of all time. Super juicy. You need to wait a second before you highlight but once they’re dry they don’t smudge.
SHARPIE S-Gel Gel Ink Pens 0.7mm Black 4ct
My favorite acrylic markers for coloring and covering mistakes!
Grabie 72 Colors Dual Tip Acrylic Markers
The small size is perfect for my little on the go kit!
E6000 5510310 Craft Adhesive Mini (4 Pack)
The best aesthetic highlighters you can find. They cannot be beat on quality and last for years even with heavy use. And they continue to release new colors!
Don’t waste money on expensive ones. These do great!
Secopad Double Sided Tape Roller, 4 Pack
Utterly life changing for journaling and for home!
Labelife Omega S Vintage Embossing Label Maker
Stickers
I bit the bullet and got this and I am so glad that I did! I find myself using it in my spreads all the time and I love that each letter has different colors and vibes.
The Ransom Note Sticker Book: Letters for Anonymous Messages
Truly gorgeous!
John Derian Sticker Book II
Worth the money but wait for a sale. Amazing book with great quality and stickers are in varying sizes.
The Disney Sticker Anthology
Truly some of the most beautiful art! I even use the backing of empty pages when I use all the stickers.
Nathalie Lété Sticker Book
Super fun for Y2K and retro themes
Another Really Great Sticker Book (1300+)
Truly love every sticker book in this series.
Zoological Ephemera Sticker Book (680+ stickers)
Leans a bit vintage but not too much
Loads of Ephemera Sticker Book (580+ stickers)
Organization
These are great for taking on the go to keep scraps in. I keep one in my purse and always bring 1-3 empty ones on any trip!
Tutata 24PCS A5 Binder Pockets with Zipper
This is how I store all of my Etsy shop and junk journal supplies. It’s very easy to put together and sturdy!
DEVAISE 5-Drawer Wood Cabinet with Wheels
This is amazing for travel and I can’t believe I lived without it!
BTSKY 3-Layer Plastic Craft Organizer Box
When these go on sale, they are the best storage organizers. High quality and thick, and fits a ton!
caktraie Acrylic Makeup & Desk Organizer
This is how I keep all my stickers organized.
caktraie Makeup Organizer 16 Drawers Clear
Amazing for storing large, medium and small scraps. Easily fit a 12 x 12 page in the large ones!
3PCS Clear Hard Shell Zipper Case Set
Papercrafting
I love Flow magazine! Get as many as you can get your hands on
Paper Book for Nature Lovers
Heavy on vintage items so if that’s not your thing beware but also has amazing plants and animals etc.
Extraordinary Things to Cut Out and Collage
The variety is amazing and the price is even better.
The Cut Out And Collage Book: Decorative Art
I was surprised how much I liked the variety in here. Not too much vintage and a lot of washi tape or background images!
The Cut Out And Collage Book: Decorative Art
Photos
Refills of the Polaroid style stickers
KODAK 2x3 Sticky-Backed ZINK Photo Paper (50)
Gets you a lot of bang for your buck since they’re so small!
