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. […]
Botanical Boho Junk Journal Flip Through | Junk Journal Ideas
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 […]
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 […]
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, […]
Pink Chic Junk Journal Ephemera Folio Flip Through | Junk Journal Ideas
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 […]
Mini Lace Junk Journal Flip Through | Junk Journal Ideas
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 […]
Meet Me Under The Mistletoe Sign | Easy DIY Christmas Decoration
If you’re looking for easy DIY Christmas decoration ideas then I’ve got the perfect one for you in this tutorial! This fun and festive ‘Meet Me Under The Mistletoe’ sign is so cheap and easy to make. You don’t even need a Cricut machine! Just as long as you’ve got some cheap canvases and access […]
Gift Bag Wall Art | Christmas Reverse Canvas Tutorial
If you’re wondering what to do with old gift bags that you don’t use anymore, have you considered upcycling them to make gift bag wall art? It’s so easy to do – and if you have some cheap canvases lying around, you could even do a Christmas reverse canvas to frame your gift bags. That’s […]
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Indoor Birthday Scavenger Hunt [Ideas + Free Printable Clues]
This blog post is written in partnership with KwinQwelo Party Decorations. If you want to make someone’s birthday extra special this year, then here are our top tips for setting up a fun indoor birthday scavenger hunt. We’ve also created some free printable clues for you, so all you’ve got to do is print them […]
DIY Outdoor Bunting | No Sew, Cheap & Waterproof
Do you want to make your own DIY outdoor bunting, which is easy and cheap to make, involves absolutely no sewing AND is waterproof? No problem! We’ve got you covered with this rainbow bunting tutorial! First things first though. Does this tutorial use oilcloth like all the other ones you’ve probably seen? NOPE! Here’s why… […]
Free Printable Love Coupons | Date Night Coupons
Whether you’re celebrating Valentine’s Day, your first wedding anniversary or you just want to make your other half feel extra special on their birthday, our free printable love coupons are just for you. Here’s how to get them and how to make the most of them… Love Coupons / Date Night Coupons Date night coupons […]
DIY Wedding Card Keepsake Book
If you’re wondering what you should do with your wedding cards or are looking for DIY wedding card keepsake ideas then let us show you what we’ve done with all the lovely wedding cards we received last year. We turned them into a DIY wedding card keepsake book in just one afternoon… and we used […]
DIY First Dance Song Lyrics Wall Art
Is your first wedding anniversary coming up? We’ve got the perfect DIY gift for you to make! I made this picture for Scott a few years ago as a gift for Valentine’s Day. The tree is made out of song lyrics from our song: “Thinking Out Loud” by Ed Sheeran. Lucky for us we chose […]
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Easy DIY Tissue Paper Pom Poms [Video]
Fancy making some easy DIY tissue paper pom poms to use as cheap party decorations? Check out our step-by-step tutorial and video below! If you’ve seen our DIY swirl roses tutorial then you’ll know we’ve really got into making paper flowers recently. We already have plans to learn how to make hibiscus paper flowers and […]
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Fun Tissue Paper Bleeding Art Project [Video]
The inspiration for this tissue paper bleeding art project comes from a few different places. First, we bought these postcards during our trip to Hawaii, which we framed and hung up in our bathroom: They’re fantastic words to live by and say: Advice from a VOLCANO Stay active Keep your inner fire burning It’s ok […]