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#JunkJournaling: How to Get Started and Where to Find Inspiration
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items Junk journaling is a great way to express yourself creatively and explore your own unique style. This list is for anyone who is looking for a creative outlet, a way to relax and de-stress, or a way to connect with their inner self. It's also perfect ...
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Junk Journaling How-Tos
Junk Journaling Staples
Junk Journaling Inspiration
Junk Journaling How-Tos
Junk journaling is a great creative outlet because it allows you to express yourself in a way that is unique to you. There are no rules or guidelines, so you can let your imagination run wild. It's also a very forgiving medium, so you don't have to w...
If you're unsure where to start, the basics are a good place. From the right types of glue to basic decorative items, these are some of the staples I keep in my junk journal stash.
The Ultimate Guide to Creating a Junk Journal – Style Meets Story
If you're looking for a creative outlet and have tried bujo, decorative planning and all the rest, junk journaling may be the perfect outlet. Here's some great info on how to get started.
What is a Junk Journal? Junk Journaling 101 for Beginners
Self-care is a must these days. When I was feeling really burned out, I couldn't even find joy in my daily planner. Making planning/journaling fun and less about the business of every day was key to regaining my joy in papercrafting. Here are more re...
The Joys Of Junk Journaling: Pencil This Into Your Self-Care Routine 📝
When I was first getting started #junkjournaling, I watched a ton of YouTube videos and reels. This is one of my favorites.
Starting A Junk Journal ✅ 5 Top Tips How To Begin ⭐
Learn how to turn the detritus from your daily life into beautiful memory-keeping spreads in your junk journal.
Trash to Treasure - Junk Journaling for Beginners - Turn Your Junk Mail Flyers Into Journal Tags!
Junk Journaling Staples
This list provides you with all the information you need to get started with junk journaling. It includes tips on how to find inspiration, how to choose supplies, and how to create different types of junk journals.
Love love love my HPSprocket - so much that I have 2. One stays with my planner at my desk and the other stays will my stash of junk journaling supplies for creativity!
HP Sprocket 2x3 Color Photo Printer Bundle
If you print pictures like I do, you'll need a larger paper bundle - this one is perfect.
HP Sprocket Studio Plus 4x6 Photo Paper
Every spread I make has a touch of vintage - these are some of my favorite pieces.
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Never run out of printer paper again - I keep a stash of HP Sprocket printer paper in a drawer of my desk.
HP Sprocket 2.3x3.4" Zink Sticky Photo Paper
Yes, I am one of those people who add paper to my journals. Sometimes the standard white paper of my journal is fine, but most of the time I prefer to start from a base of card stock. These are some of my favorites.
96 Sheets Textured Scrapbook Paper Set
For larger print jobs, you'll need a good printer so that your junk journaling spreads don't disappear over the years. This is a great option.
Canon G3270 All-in-One Wireless Printer
If you're not sure junk journaling is for you, these Paperage journals are good quality without the hefty price tag.
PAPERAGE Blush Blank Journal, 160 Pages
Leuchtturm makes some of my favorite journals - I use them for everything from book journals to bujo/daily planning. Their paper is fab!
Notebook Medium (A5), Hardcover, 251 numbered pages, Powder, plain
Last year, in addition to my “main” junk journal, I created a journal to remember our summer - we had season tickets to the Guardians, two weddings, a graduation, two work conferences (for me), and a big anniversary trip. I wanted to make a travel ju...
Embroidered Journal - Menagerie Garden
Must have supplies for junk journaling!
10 Must Have Junk Journaling Supplies for 2024 | Beginner's List of Journaling Supplies
Love these stickers - great value because you get so many.
200 Pieces Vintage Scrapbook Stickers, Aesthetic Junk ...
I think adding pressed flowers gives every spread a little oomph. Here are some really cute ones.
320 Pieces Pressed Flower Themed Stickers Set Dried ...
Good glue is a must have - tape runners are fine but they don't have longevity. Glue just sticks.
Elmer's® CraftBond® Scrapbook Glue Set
Die Cuts - every junk journal needs die-cuts!
Lady's Diary Ephemera Cardstock Die-Cuts 9/Pkg-Frames ...
An economical but lovely choice if you're junk journaling on a budget. These traveler's notebooks allow for a lot of creativity.
Traveler's Notebook Leather Cover-Crazy Horse Forest Green
I love these traveler's notebook inserts from Cloth & Paper.
Traveler’s Notebook Collection | Pocket Plus
Another traveler's notebook option from JetPens.
TRAVELER'S COMPANY TRAVELER'S notebook Starter Kit - Regular Size - Olive Leather
Calligraphy Pens: Markers, Nib Holders, & Fountain Pens | JetPens
I'm still new to calligraphy but these pens are definitely helping.
Dyvicl Calligraphy Brush Pens Set, 8 Sizes
These are my ride-or-die pens - for journaling, crafting, planning…even writing grocery lists.
Sharpie Ultra Fine Point Markers, 12 Count
The. Best. Gel. Pens. I said what I said.
Paper Mate InkJoy Gel Pens, 14 Assorted
Color pens are great but for blackout spreads and darker papers, a good, white gel pen is a must. This is my fave.
SAKURA Gelly Roll Bold Tip Gel Pens - White 6Pk
I love the look of Louise Carmen planners and planner covers.
Louise Carmen Planners
This will be my memory planner for 2025 - and maybe my junk journal, too. +
Laurel Denise Horizontal Weekly Planner
Planner stickers make habit tracking and list making so much fun!
Amazon.com: Planner Stickers
Great, functional planner and journaling stickers.
Functional planner stickers - Etsy
High quality, decorative planner stickers.
Decorative planner stickers - Etsy
Junk Journaling Inspiration
Junk journaling is a great way to express yourself creatively and explore your own unique style. It's a fun and easy way to create beautiful and meaningful art using recycled materials.
Quilting *and* junk journaling? Sign me up! I get a lot of inspiration from this site - y'all know I love quilting and sewing so combining that with junk journaling is a no-brainer.
https://www.aquiltinglife.com/junk-journals-for-quilters-and-sewists/
Spread ideas. Section ideas. Ideas, ideas, ideas for your junk journal!
Junk journaling for beginners 🌟 Page ideas, upcycling papers & EASY no-sew journal!
Some amazing page ideas for your junk journal!
66 Page Ideas for Your Junk Journals
One of my favorite things to do in my junk journal is add bits from my daily life. Ticket stubs, a pretty bag from a store, the date from a mailing label. Really, anything goes - this is your junk journal and memories from your life!
Trash to Treasure - Junk Journaling for Beginners - Turn Your Junk Mail Flyers Into Journal Tags!
Printables are a MUST, whether I'm using a planner or junk journal. These are some of my faves.
Recommended Junk Journal Printables (Tried & Tested!)