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Junk Journal Stuff
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I just learned about junk journals and now I must make a million of them! How cool is this hobby? And it just requires some fun stickers, a great junk journal, and some odds and ends that you might even have around your house. As always, if you purch...
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Junk Journals
 
Junk Journal Papers
 
Junk Journal Washi Tape
 
Junk Journal Stickers
 
Junk for Your Junk Journal
 
Other Junk Journal Supplies

Junk Journals

You have to start with a journal and these are my faves.

 
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This journal is PERFECT, with thick pages and leatherbound cover.
LEATHER VILLAGE Vintage Leather Journal
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I really like this book and its feel. Perfect for creating a junk journal from scratch.
SallyFashion A5 Vintage Travel Journals
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If you like the Lovers image from Tarot, this is a great option. I want one.
Leather Journal Deckle Edge Paper
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Another spooky looking book to start with. I like the gloomy look.
Leather Gothic Journal
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For starting from scratch, so you can decorate the cover, too.
30 Pack Kraft Notebooks, A5
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A colorful option for more joyful junk journals
PAPERAGE Journal Notebook, (Turquoise), 160 Pages
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This beautiful journal is perfect for nature lovers and includes stained pages
Fairy Junk Journal Handmade, Botanical Forest Herb Journal
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Junk Journal Papers

Consider adding some texture to your junk journal with some fun papers and cards. 

 
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Little story cards to pop into your journal as needed!
100 Retro Mini Story Cards
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This is a nice collection of brown toned ephemera.
Vintage BROWN EPHEMERA SET
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Don't want to tear up your books? Here's a collection of already torn pages!
Bundle Of Over Fifty Vintage And Antique Book Pages & Pieces Of Ephemera for Junk Journaling
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Mark special pages in your book with these junk journal tabs.
journal tabs, junk journal supplies
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Assorted pieces of art and paper to use in your journaling.
ANERZA 531 PCS Vintage Scrapbooking Stickers
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These lacey papers are perfect for adding some texture.
Hollow Paper Lace Sets
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Gold lace foils are the perfect way to make an image pop.
Star Array Magic Laser Lace Ephemeras
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For a brighter journal, these pretty papers are perfect!
60 Pc Vintage Background Scrapbook Paper Ephemera
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These die cut frames will highlight an image or words that you love.
Vintage Photo Frames Bulk Pack Cardstock Stickers Relief Retro Die Cut Frame
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These floral frames are too pretty!
10 pcs pack Roman rose flower vintage paper picture frames
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I raelly like these textured meshes and papers.
Junk Journal Texture Paper Pack
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Maps are always handy to have on hand!
Vintage maps pages
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Junk Journal Washi Tape

Washi tape is so ideal for adding to junk journals, because you can use as much or as little as you want.

 
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I mean, you can't go wrong with this amazing washi tape.
Dark Academia Washi Tape
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Obviously, I'm doing multiple journals.
Celestial Washi Tape
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These three designs are great for many types of journals.
Da Vinci and Medieval Washi Tape
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Pick which five washi tapes you want and use them everywhere!
5-Roll Essential Washi Tape Set
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I'm in love with the gold foil on this tape
Fantasy maps gold foil printed washi tape
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Junk journals and old keys go hand in hand!
Old Ornate Keys washi tape
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I like this washi tape for a ruined look.
Burnt Edge Washi Tape - vintage newsprint washi tape
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These vintage washi tape designs are the first ones I reach for!
Vintage Washi Tape Samples - Decorative Tape for Crafting - 1 Meter
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Junk Journal Stickers

Stickers are a quick and easy way to decorate your journal.

 
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These are so pretty, I can't wait to pop a few in my journals.
Iridescent Butterfly Stickers
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You can't go wrong with book quotes and these are on stickers!
Book Quotes Stickers
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This listing sells various colors, but the blue are my favorites.
40pcs Vintage Floral Decorative Stickers
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Words and quotes to add to your journal.
Words Stickers
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I can see a few uses for these in a vintage book!
Vintage Stickers 14 pcs Woman Vellum for Scrapbooking
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These whimsical stickers are still dark enough to fit with a more serious look
Dark Sticker sheet Set
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Clear florals can be placed on top of other pieces in your journal.
40 Pcs Botanicals Clear Sticker
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Simple stickers for a perfect journal.
Washi Stickers Vintage Diary Planner / grab bag / bullet journal / junk journal / snailmail / 15 different stickers / scrapbooking
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Junk for Your Junk Journal

Don't have enough random bits of “stuff” kicking around? No worries, I've found some for you. 

 
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Random bits for film related pages.
Set of 94pcsjunk journal paper
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A little vintage lace could be just the thing to set off a favorite section of the journal.
Tatuo 40 Yards Cotton Lace Trim
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Burlap and jute ribbons are ideal for tying bits to the pages.
7 Rolls Jute Ribbons
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These can be left as is or painted to add to your journal.
200-Piece Wooden Flower Leaf Embellishments
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Enjoy steampunk? You'll definitely want some gears in your junk journal.
BigOtters 200 Gram Antique Steampunk Gear
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These little keys work well in your journals, too!
125 PCS Vintage Skeleton Key Set Charms
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I love these for a celestial themed journal,like the Lovers one above.
JIALEEY Gold Plated Cat Moon Star Charm
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Dried flowers are delicate but perfect for a junk journal
24pcs/2packs Mini forget-me-nots
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Adding some real pressed leaves will make your journal that much more authentic.
Pressed Leaves Collection
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Other Junk Journal Supplies

You need a few other things to make sure your junk journal is the best it can be! Here are some of my favorite supplies to keep on hand.

 
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Glue tape is essential for sticking down flat objects and paper.
Double Sided Tape Roller for Crafts
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For those tiny bits that need to be cut precisely.
Fiskars SoftGrip Detail Craft Knife - 8"
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Round the corners of photos or papers for a more aesthetic look.
Paper Corner Rounder 3 in 1 （R4mm+R7mm+R10mm）
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This is super handy for cutting strips of paper or trimming photos.
Firbon A4 12 Inch Titanium Paper Cutter
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Add fancy edges to your cutouts. There are a lot of scissors . . . but I kinda want all the designs.
18 Piece Decorative Edge Craft Scissors
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Writing is another part of junk journals, so you'll need some good pens.
Sharpie Acrylic Markers, Bullet Tip, 12 Pack
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