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Junk Journaling Starter Kit - from junk to art
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items I'm starting to Junk Journal, and here are my essentials to START with. I'll also add the little additions I'd like eventually, but truly it's about using what you have and what you come across. It's about keeping bits of what would have otherwise be...
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Starter Kit
You truly only need a journal, something to cut with, and glue! Here are my top recommendations. I also recommend starting with just one journal, and one or two hole punchers
I think the spiral bound might leave a little more wiggle room for the bulk added to pages. I like the single color covers too, because I can decorate them easily if I want to
Spiral Bound Journals
A leather wrap journal gives a more rustic look. I saw someone use this for a nature forward junk journal and it was really cool
Leather Journal
Lets be real: you can start with plain scissors. Whatever you already have on hand, or buy a new pair. Plain scissors and patterned cut scissors are cool too
Scissors
Perfect for paper-to-paper gluing, and honestly works on a lot of other surfaces when you are glueing it to journal paper
Glue Sticks for Paper
Stamp shaped hole punch gives your scrap “junk” pieces a cute detail and adds to the feeling of this being a journey, a story told throughout a long period of time and across your personal travels
Paper Stamps And Punches
Circle hole punch is a nice look and tends to display logos and patterns nicely. My preference is around 2" hole punch
Large Circle Hole Punch
I love multiple cutting tools from this brand, and it really is high quality. This heart hole punch would make such a cute junk journal piece!
Fiskars® 2" X-Large Heart Squeeze Punch
Good options for hole punches at Michaels. Remember you only need one to start with!
Circle Lever Punch by Recollections™, Size: 2"
Additional Options
Additional tools and products that can make junk journaling easier and more fun. Do what works for you! Definitely get a hot glue gun if you want to add non-paper scraps (which tend to look really cool in my opinion).
Only needed if you start adding non-paper items like ribbons, metal trinkets, etc. This can be very cool looking but it isn't needed right away, imo. Some things I have seen are a found penny, a broken button, a plastic price tag string, a concert wr...
Hot Glue Guns for Crafting
Idk they just smell good, okay? The pink is pretty cute too. Not needed, but a very cute addition
Elmer's 4pk Washable School Glue Sticks Scented
Great for sorting and seeing scrap pieces as you go. I do not want this to get out of hand and then suddenly I have “junk” filling my room or even a large box. If I can't fit it in these clear zipper pouches, I'm not saving it. Cut it right away and ...
Transparent Zipper Pouch
These date stamps feel retro and cool. I love this for a junk journal
Date Stamps
Also scented and so cute!
Scented : Pens
I trusted the teachers on this one, and they were right. Great gel pens!
Paper Mate : Gel Pens
Another fantastic recommendation from teachers! These are great to write with and I love the colors. I don't plan to write words in my junk journals, but little doodles and dates are nice
Flair Pens | Paper Mate Felt Tip Pens Assorted Sizes & Colors
This is for non-paper cutting. You may not need this at all. If I find scraps of leather, cloth, leaves, thin plastic, etc. This is what I use
Xacto Knife
If you travel and want this junk journal to be your travel and trips journal, these make cute location labels.
Map Stickers
These are options to help inspire. I'm less into this style, but if having a pre-curated starting point helps you get you started, then go for it!
Junk Journaling Collection