Scrap & Junk Journaling
Save the bits.
Scrap or junk journaling is the practice of pasting ephemera, photos, ticket stubs, and bits of paper into a notebook. The result is part diary and part scrapbook.
There are no rules. Some people stick to neat layouts. Others let the pages get thick with stuff: receipts, dried flowers, fabric scraps, postcards. The thicker the page, the more the book becomes an object.
It costs almost nothing once you have a notebook and a glue stick. Most material is stuff you'd otherwise throw away: coffee shop receipts, concert tickets, brochures from places you visited.
You’ll love scrap & junk journaling if…
- you'd rather build a record from things than write about them.
- you keep ticket stubs, fabric swatches, and notes anyway.
- you'd flip back through old volumes for fun.
What you'll need to get started
Junk journal ephemera pack
Vintage paper, stickers, washi tape, and stamps. A bundle to start without hunting through your house.
Mixed-media notebook with thick pages
A notebook that handles glue and water without the pages buckling. Spiral or perfect-bound, both work.
Junk journaling for beginners
Inspiration for layouts and ideas for what to save. Useful if you're staring at a blank page.
Decorative scissors and washi tape set
Edged scissors and patterned tape add variety without effort. Cheap way to make pages look more deliberate.
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