It can be overwhelming to know where to start. Here are some beginner-friendly ideas to help you begin your journaling journey! If one of these ideas resonates with you, take a few minutes to jot something down to get you started. Junk journaling is all about creativity and fun —…

The best part about junk journaling is that you don’t need expensive tools or special supplies. Start with what you already have — old papers, stickers, postcards, fabric scraps, or even packaging. These are what’s known as ephemera. You can use an old notebook, make your own journal from recycled…

Junk journaling is a creative and personalized form of journaling that combines art, memory keeping, and recycling. Instead of using only traditional notebooks or new materials, junk journalers repurpose everyday items—such as old book pages, envelopes, ticket stubs, fabric scraps, magazine clippings, and other “junk”—to create unique, handmade journals. These…