Recommended Junk Journal Printables (Tried & Tested!)

With so many websites and Etsy shops selling beautiful junk journal printables, it can be hard to know which ones to buy.

Will the digital kit you choose be as high quality as what you can see on screen? Or will it be fuzzy and grainy? Will the colours be bright and vivid? Or will the colours change completely and be way too dark when you print them out?

To help you, I’ve listed below various junk journal printables I’ve tried and tested and had good results with. I’ve also categorised them by theme.

Important: While I’ve printed many of these kits on various paper types over the years, I usually use this 100 GSM presentation paper for my journal pages and good-quality cardstock for ephemera. But it’s also important to use a high-quality printer setting to get the best results.

You’ll use more ink, though, so you might want to consider getting an Ecotank printer. This is the one I use. While Ecotank printers are more expensive, I personally only have to fill up the ink one or two times a year… and I print a lot. I’ve saved an absolute fortune in ink!

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• Floral and botanical kits
• Forest and woodland-inspired kits
• Other nature-themed kits
• Christmas and winter kits
• Vintage kits
• Other junk journal kits I’ve used and love
• Fussy cuts and ephemera

My Favourite Floral & Botanical Junk Journal Kits

Green Leaves Watercolor Kit by RomanticaArts

This “Green Leaves Watercolor” kit from RomanticaArts is easily one of my most favourite kits I’ve worked with so far.

It consists of 8 journal pages and 4 portrait papers, which makes it very versatile. I’ve made a couple of folios using it and it was the main kit inside my first “Enchanted Woodland” fairy journal.

Some of the journal pages also feature ephemera on them, which you can fussy cut out. That’s what I did for these pockets full of ephemera:

I can see myself using this kit whenever I work with botanicals, which is often! Check out the kit here >>

Botanical Field Guide Kit by MyPorchPrints

This “Botanical Field Guide” kit from MyPorchPrints is another of my favourites. It has a subtle vintage style to it and I’ve used it to make several nature-themed journals over the years.

I also made a couple of folios with it, which sold out within hours of listing them in my Etsy shop. Just like the RomanticaArts kit above, I’ll happily use this kit from MyPorchPrints whenever I work with botanicals. Take a look >>

The Garden of Dreams Kits by LianaScrap

When I worked on my Secret Garden series last year, I was looking for kits that had a fantasy kind of look to them while still being realistic. And of course, in a garden theme. Seeing as LianaScrap is one of my favourite designers on Etsy, I looked at her shop first. Her Garden of Dreams kits were exactly what I was looking for and the designs printed out perfectly! 

I used both kits during my SG series – the full-sized images and the journaling pages.

The Cottage Rose by CollageType

I love using birds, flowers and lots of pink in my journals, so when I spotted The Cottage Rose kit by CollageType, I knew it would be perfect for me!

It prints out beautifully and I’ve already used some of the pages in various projects – such as this junk journal tag bookmark (where you can also see a sneak peek of the kit fully printed out).

I’ve also now used the full kit to make a beautiful dusky pink fabric-covered journal. You can see a full flip through of it in this video. Meanwhile, you can check out the kit here.

Secret Garden by TheJournalBoater

Pink and blue is one of my all-time favourite colour combinations and I just love using florals and botanical images in my journals. So when I saw this complete junk journal kit by TheJournalBoater on Etsy, I was instantly sold! Everything printed out beautifully. I’ve since used some of the pages to make a couple of tall and skinny junk journals as part of my Secret Garden series. Check out the Secret Garden kit here >>

Pink Memento Kit from TheJournalBoater

If you want to create a junk journal with soft, vintage vibes, this “Pink Memento” kit from TheJournalBoater might be just what you need. I love how the kit blends muted florals and feminine touches with a dreamy, nostalgic feel. The soft pink tones work perfectly if you’re going for a romantic or shabby chic theme and there’s a great mix of decorative elements and journaling space. I made a pretty folio and notebook set with it, which was very popular! Take a look at the kit here >>

Spring Fling Kit from LianaScrap

If you’re looking for a bright and colourful kit to use in a floral journal then LianaScrap’s “Spring Fling” Kit could be the one for you. I used it in one of my fairy journals as it suited the playful fairy vibe really well.

While the 10 journal pages that come in the kit are highly decorated, they also have plenty of writing space on them, which I like. Take a look at the kit here >>

My Favourite Forest & Woodland Inspired Kits

Watercolor Forest by VectoriaDesigns

You can’t really go wrong with the printables from VectoriaDesigns. They’re always super high-quality and their kits come loaded with so many extras you might not expect to see. Their kits are on the pricier end of the scale, but in my opinion, they’re worth every penny!

The first kit I used from this shop is called Watercolor Forest, and because it’s such a bumper kit, I’ve only used some of the pages. I used them in my forest waterfall journal, which turned out so lovely. Take a look at the kit here >>

A Rustic Autumn Journey by SunflowersAndDors

If you’re planning an autumn-themed junk journal, then “A Rustic Autumn Journey” by SunflowersAndDors could be just what you’re looking for. The rich, earthy tones and mushroom imagery create a cosy, rustic vibe that’s perfect for capturing the essence of the season. It’s a big kit, so I’ve only used a few of the pages in my woodland-themed projects. But I can’t wait to make more journals using it! Check out the kit here >>

Enchanted Woodland Kit by House of Mahalo

My “Enchanted Woodland” kit was the first full kit I designed myself. I adore how it turned out! I’m currently using it to make a fun envelope folio with flip-outs and secret writing spots (videos coming soon!). If you love mushrooms and fairies, this magical kit is the one for you! Check it out >>

The Woodland Wonders Kits by House of Mahalo

My series of “Woodland Wonders” kits might just be my absolute favourite! You can buy them individually or as a bundle. If you love foxes, bears, rabbits, owls and other woodland animals, you’ll love these kits. Not to mention, I’ve tried to give them a vintage feel with William Morris-inspired backgrounds and antique text. I’m going to use them to create various woodland-themed journals (videos coming soon!)

Here are the links to the kits:

• Woodland Wonders Journal Pages & Ephemera
• Woodland Wonders Folio Pages & Ephemera
• Woodland Wonders Fussy Cuts

Other Nature-Inspired Junk Journal Kits

Driftwood Dreams by House of Mahalo

Another of my favourite kits I’ve designed is called “Driftwood Dreams”. When you think of beaches, if you think of seashells, misty skies, crashing waves and distressed wood, then you’ll love my kit! So far, I’ve used it to make a beautiful little journal out of envelopes, which everyone loved making during my Virtual Craft Retreat over the summer. 

If you like the look of this kit and project, I have an online course coming very soon, which includes full tutorial videos, written instructions and free access to the digital kit.

Alternatively, take a look at the kit on its own here >>

Christmas & Winter Junk Journal Kits

Winter Wonderland by VectoriaDesigns

I’ve been fortunate enough to try another of VectoriaDesigns’ kits – a winter-themed one this time. Once again, I’ve only used a few pages from it to make the winter pages in my altered book journal, but I’m very much looking forward to using this kit again for many winters to come. Check it out here >>

The Winter Rose by SweetVintagePrints

I’m so happy with this stunning pink winter kit! It printed out beautifully, and although you don’t get any ephemera with the kit (just journal pages, pockets and coordinating mini notebook pages), the pages are so gorgeous that you won’t even mind. I used it to make a romantic journal for Valentine’s Day / wedding planning and the kit was perfect for the project. Check it out >>

Christmas Story from LianaScrap

While I don’t make Christmas-themed journals anymore, I still love many of the images that spring up this time of year such as Christmas trees, pinecones, snowflakes, mistletoe and poinsettia. This kit from LianaScrap has all this and more, so it works perfectly for Christmas-themed journals and winter-themed journals. I used this kit to make a couple of my Cosy Winter journals and folios, which featured legwarmers as the covers! Check out the kit >>

Wonderful Christmas Time by TheJournalBoater

This Christmas-themed kit from TheJournalBoater was another one that I used in my Cosy Winter series. Just like the kit from LianaScrap above, this kit from TheJournalBoater features many of my favourite wintery images in Christmas colours but without Santas and things like that. Once again, this kit suits Christmas and winter-themed projects perfectly. Check it out >>

Vintage Junk Journal Kits

French Blue and Shabby Blue Kits from MyPorchPrints

If soft blues and a vintage vibe are more to your liking, then you’ll love the French Blue and Shabby Blue kits from MyPorchPrints. They’re high quality and work well on their own or together.

The French Blue kit consists of 8 journal pages while the Shabby Blue kit has 12 journal pages. When I bought the Shabby Blue kit, I also received some freebie tags, which were helpful for my projects.

• Check out the French Blue kit now >>
• And here’s the Shabby Blue kit >>

Other Junk Journal Kits I’ve Used & Love

Autumn Essentials from LianaScrap

I used several of LianaScrap’s kits to decorate the pages of my first altered book junk journal. The first kit I want to show you is her “Autumn Essentials” kit, which consists of a whopping 24 journal pages in various shades of red, green and brown. The patterns across the pages also differ, which makes this a fun kit to work with! Check it out >>

Journaling Basics from LianaScrap

I also used LianaScrap’s “Journaling Basics” kit to make my altered book junk journal. This kit consists of 8 journal pages, which while beautifully designed, can all be written on. They’re perfect to use as writing pages alongside more heavily decorated pages. Take a look >>

Sweet Treats Kitchen by TheJournalBoater

TheJournalBoater is one of my favourite shops on Etsy when it comes to junk journal printables. So when I wanted to make recipe journals out of some placemats I had lying around, this was the first shop I looked at. This “Sweet Treats Kitchen” kit was just what I was looking for and is such a good price! Check it out >>

8 Fabulous Junk Journal Printables (Fussy Cuts & Ephemera – Tried & Tested!)

If you’re looking for printable fussy cuts and ephemera for your journal projects, then listed below are some of my favourite kits that I use time and time again:

• Mushroom Hidden Writing Spot from House of Mahalo: Who doesn’t love something unique and interactive in their journals? This is where my fun and whimsical mushroom hidden writing spot comes in!
• Grungy Nature Words from Honeypuddle: Perfect for woodland and botanical journals!
• Nature Words & Phrases from House of Mahalo: Someone once told me you can never have enough words when making journals and I tend to agree. So, I made a printable full of my favourite words and phrases for nature-themed craft projects.
• Butterfly Fussy Cuts from TheJunkJournalStudio: 42 pages of butterfly fussy cuts in varying colours, sizes and styles – very handy!
• Distressed Numbers from TheJunkJournalStudio: Whenever you see me use a number in one of my projects, it likely came from this bumper kit!
• Adorable Doors from MyPorchPrints: This beautiful set of 10 doors matches perfectly with fairy and secret garden projects.
• Random Sciency Labels from LoveJunkJournals: I have several sets of Tracie Fox’s labels. Her “Random Sciency” ones are ideal for botanical and nature-themed projects.
• Fashion Swatch Labels from LoveJunkJournals: I also have her “Fashion Swatch” labels, which make a nice change when I want to use something different in my projects.

Junk Journal Printables Still On My “To-Be-Used” List

I’ve bought many digital kits over the years, but would you believe I still have a bunch I haven’t used yet?! I’m not allowed to buy any more kits until I do some projects with these:

• Among the Wildflowers from MyPorchPrints
• Delicate Daisy Folder Kit from CollageType
• Faux Specimens from SACCIBO
• Golden Meadow from LianaScrap
• Hidden Glade from LianaScrap
• Simple Daisies from SunflowersAndDors
• Sweet Vintage Purple from TheJournalBoater
• Violet Hope from TheJournalBoater
• William Morris from CollageType
• Winter Wonderland from VectoriaDesigns
• Wintergreen from Paper Farms

Psst! Do you need to keep a “to-be-used” list as well? You might like my tool: The Digital Kit Catalog, which helps you find, track and organise your digital kits. Lots of my fellow crafters are loving it!

Bonus: Even More Printables Worth Considering

I bought my first junk journal from an Etsy shop called Lunapapercrafting. It has a botanical theme and uses junk journal printables throughout in shades of green, yellow and purple.

When I received it, I couldn’t help but find out who had designed the pages I liked most. Naturally, I’ve listed them down below for you to check out as well.

• Shabby Purple Papers from MyPorchPrints: My journal has some of the background pages from this kit in it and they’re so vibrant and high quality!
• Lilac and Daisies Kit from PinkMonarchPrints: This kit has a faded vintage feel to it and comes with tons of ephemera and elements alongside the journal pages.
• Botanical Ephemera from RomanticaArts: I’m so impressed with these pieces and will likely buy them myself. They’re a good quality print and are so charming to look at!

Psst! You can also find FREE junk journal printables via the methods mentioned here >>

Best Alternative To Junk Journal Printables

Don’t have access to a printer? Finding printing costs too expensive? Some designers offer “Print & Post” services, but in my experience, this is rare.

Alternatively, scrapbook papers have come a long way since the traditional scrapbooking days. The designs are much more intricate, vintage-inspired and are often double-sided, so modern paper pads are a lot of fun to work with. My favourite brands are Stamperia, Graphic 45 and Ciao Bella.

These paper pads can be a little pricey, but they have the same sort of look as a lot of the digital junk journal kits out there. I think they’re the best alternative to printables.

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