A "Junky" or junk journal is a handmade book crafted from recycled and found materials that would otherwise be discarded. Unlike traditional journals, junk journaling focuses on creative freedom where "there are no rules". 1. Gather Your Materials
You can use a dedicated fabric-covered cover or repurpose a composition notebook.
Use an awl (or a detail knife if necessary) to make binding holes through the center fold of your signatures and the spine of your cover.
Check local thrift stores, free little libraries, and hardware stores for wallpaper or paint sample cards. 2. Prepare the Foundation
You can find journaling supplies for little to no cost by raiding your own home or local community.
Use cardboard boxes (cereal, pasta), coffee filters, and candy or gum wrappers.
The core of your journal consists of "signatures"—sections of folded paper bound together.
Divide your folded papers into roughly equal groups. You might add a plain sheet as the first page of each section to secure inspirational verses or sayings. 3. Bind the Journal
A "Junky" or junk journal is a handmade book crafted from recycled and found materials that would otherwise be discarded. Unlike traditional journals, junk journaling focuses on creative freedom where "there are no rules". 1. Gather Your Materials
You can use a dedicated fabric-covered cover or repurpose a composition notebook.
Use an awl (or a detail knife if necessary) to make binding holes through the center fold of your signatures and the spine of your cover.
Check local thrift stores, free little libraries, and hardware stores for wallpaper or paint sample cards. 2. Prepare the Foundation
You can find journaling supplies for little to no cost by raiding your own home or local community.
Use cardboard boxes (cereal, pasta), coffee filters, and candy or gum wrappers.
The core of your journal consists of "signatures"—sections of folded paper bound together.
Divide your folded papers into roughly equal groups. You might add a plain sheet as the first page of each section to secure inspirational verses or sayings. 3. Bind the Journal