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Junk Journaling Starter Kit!!
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items I’ve taken up junk journaling this year, and I LOVE it! It’s a great way to collect memories without breaking the bank- you don’t technically need ~any~ supplies, just work with what you have! That said, I personally like to purchase a few things to ...
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The Hardware
The Embellishments
The Extras
The Hardware
My favorite basic supplies! I wouldn’t be able to journal without this stuff!
This is the exact notebook I use for my journal. The thick pages make it sturdy enough to hold several layers of material, but I still like to glue two pages together. The lay flat spine is also a great feature of this notebook!
Lay Flat Spineless Hardcover Sketchbook by Artist's Loft
These are by far my favorite glue sticks for junk journaling. The purple tint makes it super easy to see where you’ve already placed it, and it sticks well to a variety of different materials. I also find that these don’t dry out as quickly as the “c...
Elmer's® Disappearing Purple School Glue Stick, 3 Count
For the rare occasion that glue sticks aren’t cutting it, I find that this rubber cement works well! Just make sure you’re in a well ventilated area before using this.
Elmer's® Rubber Cement
I always like to keep a pair of cuticle scissors nearby when I’m cutting things out. They make getting those small details much easier!
Trim Quality Stainless Steel Cuticle Scissors
For trimming larger items I prefer to use a paper trimmer like this to make sure my cut stays straight!!
Fiskars® SureCut™ Scrapbook Paper Trimmer
The Embellishments
Obviously, most of the decorations I use are reclaimed materials- but I find that having a small stash of pre-purchased items is helpful, especially when I was just starting out!
This sticker book is a great starting point to add a little spice to spreads! I love the variety and style of these designs.
The Antiquarian Sticker Book : Imaginarium
Instead of buying a whole book of scrapbook paper, I prefer to use trimmings and smaller pieces. You can get a lot more variety this way!
Scrapbook Paper Pack - 100 Pieces - Assorted Craft Paper Grab Bag, Variety Paper Pack, Patterned & Textured Scrap Supply
I love using this washi tape to create borders and add photos! This one has pretty simple designs, but a huge spectrum of colors!
Watercolor Washi Tape
The Extras
This is certainly stuff I could live without- but they make this process so much more fun!
This little printer is the best! It connects to my phone so I can easily print out pictures! And you can use regular or sticker paper!
HP Sprocket Portable 2" x 3" Instant Photo Printer, Prints ...
I like to use this to organize my smaller cutouts and stickers by category- it’s so much easier to find things when I need them!
Rainbow Photo & Craft Keeper by Simply Tidy
I like to use this to store my larger papers and items. It keeps them flat so you don’t end up with creased paper!
12" x 12" Turquoise Storage Case by Simply Tidy