Today, I’m giving a shoutout to all my favourite shops on Etsy that sell junk journal supplies – for two reasons. First, who doesn’t love treating themselves to new craft supplies? While you don’t necessarily need any fancy junk journal supplies to get started, it’s a lot of fun to treat ourselves to a few […]
DIY Book Spine Bookmarks – Quick & Easy How To!
Are you a fan of books and reading? Want to know how to make your very own DIY book spine bookmarks? Read on to follow this super easy how-to! When old books fall apart, it can be difficult to know what to do with them. Since discovering junk journals in early 2021, I now know […]
Upcycled Junk Journal Folio Flip Through | Junk Journal Ideas
Looking for an example of a junk journal folio? Read on to see my flip through video of a lapbook folio I made recently, which was also completely upcycled! The Inspiration & Story For many years, my favourite pastime has been upcycling, which is probably yet another reason why I love junk journals so much. […]
14 DIY Paper Anniversary Gifts To Make In A Weekend
If you’re looking for some easy DIY paper anniversary gifts that you can make for your other half in just one weekend, then we hope you find the list below helpful. Scott and I love making each other homemade gifts. Not only are they extra special, but you can personalise them exactly how you like. […]
Quick & Easy DIY Wrapping Paper Using Book Pages
So you want to find some useful wrapping paper alternatives and make your very own DIY wrapping paper? Excellent decision! It’s super quick and easy to do. And the best bit? You probably already have most of what you need at home. For this tutorial, we’re using book pages because who doesn’t love literary wrapping […]
Junk Journal Supplies List & Where To Find Them
It’s now been well over a year since I discovered junk journaling and I fall more and more in love with this addictive craft every single day. But when you first start out, it can be overwhelming to understand what junk journal supplies you should look for and which ones can wait for later. That’s […]
Tutorial: Quick & Easy Regency Letter Folding Technique (Jane Austen’s Method!)
If you’ve ever wondered how people like Jane Austen used to fold their letters, then you’re in the right place! Listed below are some instructions for a quick and easy Regency letter folding technique, plus a bonus video version at the end. Once upon a time, paper was very expensive. So, to save on costs, […]
How To Make A Junk Journal Cover With Sweet Wrappers & Lace
Making junk journal covers is one of my favourite parts of this highly addictive craft. But have you ever thought about using sweet wrappers to make one? Feeling intrigued? Read on to find out how to make a junk journal cover with sweet wrappers and lace. Here’s a sneak peek of what your journal cover […]
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 […]
DIY Paper String Art Heart | Easy Embroidered Cards For Valentine’s Day
If you’ve always wanted to try making a string art heart, but don’t like the idea of hammering nails into wood, then have you thought about trying paper string art? It’s such an easy craft and all you’ll need is some cardstock, a needle and some thread such as embroidery floss, string or yarn. Read […]
10 Easy Junk Journal Pockets: Ideas & Tutorials
If you look for easy junk journal pockets and ideas on Instagram, Pinterest or YouTube, you’ll probably see hundreds of different variations to try. I remember feeling overwhelmed by all these choices in the beginning. So, I thought it would be handy to put this blog post together and feature some of my favourite junk […]
10 Junk Journal Page Ideas To Inspire You
Just like with most things when it comes to junk journaling, there are lots of page layouts to choose from. The following junk journal page ideas are by no means an exhaustive list, but should hopefully get you thinking. Along the way, I’ll offer tips on how to approach each page layout, as well as […]
35+ Types Of Junk Journals You Can Try Making
There are so many types of junk journals to choose from, which is just one of the many reasons why I’ve fallen in love with this craft. There are a plethora of different aesthetics, themes, colour combinations, styles, etc to suit you no matter what your tastes are. And you can make junk journals out […]
Altered Book Ideas: Using Margarete Miller’s Collage Prompts For Inspiration
I only discovered the wonderful world of junk journaling earlier this year, which means I have A LOT of catching up to do when it comes to this fun craft. This also means I’m easily a good 8 or 9 months behind with Margarete Miller’s 2021 collage challenge as I only recently heard about it. […]
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Botanical Boho Junk Journal Flip Through | Junk Journal Ideas [SOLD]
The more beautiful boho junk journals I saw, the more excited I got to make my own. Here’s a sneak peek of how it turned out (including a full junk journal flip through video). My boho journal is a little different from the usual (you’ll see why shortly) and it also has a bit of […]
The Intriguing History Of Junk Journals
Very few people have written about the history of junk journals and how they came to be, so I’ve had to scramble deeper and deeper into the rabbit warren that we like to call “Google” to find out where the concept of junk journaling came from. Although I’m yet to find an exact date or […]
Junk Journal Definitions | A-Z Junk Journal Glossary For Beginners
If you’re new to junk journaling and are looking for some junk journal definitions to help you out with any of the following questions: What does RAK mean? What’s an ATC card? What even is a junk journal? Then you’ve come to the right place! I had these same questions when I started junk journaling, […]
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Pink Chic Junk Journal Ephemera Folio Flip Through | Junk Journal Ideas [SOLD]
Feeling inspired after watching PinkMonarchPrint’s Youtube video, I created my very own junk journal ephemera folio out of envelopes. It’s got lace. It’s got multiple pockets and flip-outs. And it’s got a lot of pink! Scroll down to watch my flip through video and see some photos of how it looks and what’s inside. I […]
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Mini Lace Junk Journal Flip Through | Junk Journal Ideas [SOLD]
I’ve recently put the finishing touches on some mini lace junk journals and so I’m super excited to show you my latest junk journal flip through. Read on to watch my flip through video and find out what inspired me to make these cute little journals. I’ll also share a few basics of what I […]
What is a Junk Journal? | Junk Journaling 101
When I first told my husband about junk journaling, he had the same questions most people do: “what is a junk journal?” and “what do you even do with a junk journal anyway?” If you’ve been wondering the same thing, then keep reading to discover: What is a junk journal? What do you do with […]
DIY “A Year Of Dates” Gift For Your Other Half
This Christmas, Scott and I decided to do a “12 Gifts of Christmas” challenge where we gave each other one gift a day leading up to Christmas Day. Naturally, some of those gifts were homemade. On the twelfth day, I thought it would be such a sweet idea to make Scott a DIY “Year of […]