Creative notes

Junk Journaling

Practical ideas, approachable techniques and creative prompts for making more meaningful paper journals.

17 Junk Journal Cover Ideas to Make It Yours

Junk journal cover ideas for every kind of maker, from simple paper wraps to layered covers with pockets, fabric and stories.

Thoughtful junk journal prompts to help you turn everyday papers, memories and small moments into pages that feel personal.

A relaxed, practical way to make your first handmade junk journal, from choosing papers to finishing the first few pages.

Learn what makes a junk journal special, what belongs inside one and how to begin your first page.

Simple page layouts, prompts and layering ideas that make the next spread easier to begin.