Junky May 2026

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.

Use cardboard boxes (cereal, pasta), coffee filters, and candy or gum wrappers.

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 Cut your collected papers into sizes slightly smaller

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

Basic sewing techniques or even washi tape can be used to hold your sections in place. A "Junky" or junk journal is a handmade

Look for fabric scraps, ribbon, buttons, and even metal washers in your junk drawers.

You can use a dedicated fabric-covered cover or repurpose a composition notebook. Gather Your Materials Check local thrift stores, free

The core of your journal consists of "signatures"—sections of folded paper bound together.