Look for fabric scraps, ribbon, buttons, and even metal washers in your junk drawers.
A "Junky" or junk journal is a handmade book crafted from recycled and found materials that would otherwise be discarded. Unlike traditional journals, junk journaling focuses on creative freedom where "there are no rules". 1. Gather Your Materials Look for fabric scraps, ribbon, buttons, and even
Check local thrift stores, free little libraries, and hardware stores for wallpaper or paint sample cards. 2. Prepare the Foundation Prepare the Foundation You can use a dedicated
You can use a dedicated fabric-covered cover or repurpose a composition notebook. but it can be kept simple.
Divide your folded papers into roughly equal groups. You might add a plain sheet as the first page of each section to secure inspirational verses or sayings. 3. Bind the Journal
Cut your collected papers into sizes slightly smaller than your cover and fold them in half. Different sizes are encouraged as they add to the "junky" aesthetic.
Binding is often the most technical step, but it can be kept simple.