How to start junk journaling in 2025

Junk journaling is the ultimate craft to start this year!

Junk journaling is the art of creating mixed-media art to create journal spreads, collages of memories and themes! The best part about junk journaling is creating whatever you want with your creative freedom.

Here are a few steps on how to start junk journaling in 2025:

Junk journaling supplies

You typically don’t have to buy anything new with a junk journal. A good ole notebook, memories and junk are all you need!

The supplies you need

• Notebook, Scrapbook, Digital Notebook
• Adhesive (Glue, Tape)
• Scissors
• Printer
• Stickers
• Pens
• Markers
• Receipts
• Photos
• Ribbon
• Washi Tape
• Magazines, newspapers, pamphlets
• Gems
• Cardstock
• Fabric

Where to buy junk journal supplies

• Thrift stores
• Dollar Tree
• Hobby Lobby
• Michaels Craft Store

Additional Tip: Create a craft box to house your junk journal supplies. Make it portable and easy to travel!

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Collect items

The easiest and cheapest way to get junk journal supplies is to collect items in your home. You can collect receipts, photos, paper trash, old cereal boxes, ribbons, stickers, magazines and just about anything.

Collecting your items first is a great way to gather the content you plan to add to your journal so when you make your first spread there is an idea of what to add.

Plan your first spread

Gather your supplies, the tape, the scissors, and the junk you collected. Use your creative freedom, and imagination to create your first spread.

Tips

• Start with a background (Cardstock, cardboard, paper)
• Add multiple images, and stickers to build the page
• Use pens, and markers, to add words and color

Be creative

One of the biggest tips for creating a fun junk journal spread is remembering to be creative and not overthink it. The best art is made when you have fun, are creative, and don’t have too many expectations.

Junk journaling should be a hobby because it can be an outlet to create collages and memories in one space!

If you’re seeking inspiration, here is a Pinterest board I’ve created for assistance. Use it as inspiration!

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