Junky Apr 2026

Check local thrift stores, free little libraries, and hardware stores for wallpaper or paint sample cards. 2. Prepare the Foundation

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 Check local thrift stores, free little libraries, and

The core of your journal consists of "signatures"—sections of folded paper bound together. Binding is often the most technical step, but

Binding is often the most technical step, but it can be kept simple. old greeting cards

Collect junk mail, receipts (store them carefully to prevent fading ), old greeting cards, and magazines.

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.