Use cardboard boxes (cereal, pasta), coffee filters, and candy or gum wrappers.
Cut your collected papers into sizes slightly smaller than your cover and fold them in half. Different sizes are encouraged as they add to the "junky" aesthetic.
Binding is often the most technical step, but it can be kept simple. Use cardboard boxes (cereal, pasta), coffee filters, and
The core of your journal consists of "signatures"—sections of folded paper bound together.
You can use a dedicated fabric-covered cover or repurpose a composition notebook. Binding is often the most technical step, but
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 Divide your folded papers into roughly equal groups
Collect junk mail, receipts (store them carefully to prevent fading ), old greeting cards, and magazines.