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 hardware stores for wallpaper or paint sample cards. 2. Prepare the Foundation A "Junky" or junk journal is a handmade
The core of your journal consists of "signatures"—sections of folded paper bound together. Gather Your Materials Check local thrift stores, free
Look for fabric scraps, ribbon, buttons, and even metal washers in your junk drawers. Look for fabric scraps, ribbon, buttons, and even
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
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.
You can use a dedicated fabric-covered cover or repurpose a composition notebook.