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Junk Journals & Paper Crafts

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Junk Journaling and Paper Crafting

What Is a Junk Journal? And How Do You Make One?

What Is a Junk Journal? And How Do You Make One?

What Is a Junk Journal? And How Do You Make One? Traditionally, a junk journal is a handmade journal or book created using a mixture of found, recycled, repurposed and...

What Is a Junk Journal? And How Do You Make One?

What Is a Junk Journal? And How Do You Make One? Traditionally, a junk journal is a handmade journal or book created using a mixture of found, recycled, repurposed and...

I Bought Myself the Fancy Ice Maker — and Made a True Crime Junk Journal

I Bought Myself the Fancy Ice Maker — and Made ...

There's always something that needs cleaning, watering, cooking, fixing or organizing. Sometimes you need to decide that the little thing gets to matter too. Drink the iced coffee. Use the...

I Bought Myself the Fancy Ice Maker — and Made ...

There's always something that needs cleaning, watering, cooking, fixing or organizing. Sometimes you need to decide that the little thing gets to matter too. Drink the iced coffee. Use the...

Turn Six Months of Memories Into One Beautiful Junk Journal

Turn Six Months of Memories Into One Beautiful ...

Turn Six Months of Memories Into One Beautiful Junk Journal If you've been creating along with my Creative Simple Joys Monthly Art Journal series, first of all...thank you! ❤️ One...

Turn Six Months of Memories Into One Beautiful ...

Turn Six Months of Memories Into One Beautiful Junk Journal If you've been creating along with my Creative Simple Joys Monthly Art Journal series, first of all...thank you! ❤️ One...

True Crime Meets Creativity: Make Your Own Junk Journal Folio

True Crime Meets Creativity: Make Your Own Junk...

True Crime Meets Creativity: Make Your Own Junk Journal Folio Have you ever started making something "small"... ...and suddenly looked up three hours later surrounded by paper scraps, glue sticks,...

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True Crime Meets Creativity: Make Your Own Junk...

True Crime Meets Creativity: Make Your Own Junk Journal Folio Have you ever started making something "small"... ...and suddenly looked up three hours later surrounded by paper scraps, glue sticks,...

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Why I Junk Journal My Trips

Why I Junk Journal My Trips

What I love most about junk journaling is that it allows me to preserve memories in a simple, creative way. Not every memory needs a scrapbook. Not every moment needs...

Why I Junk Journal My Trips

What I love most about junk journaling is that it allows me to preserve memories in a simple, creative way. Not every memory needs a scrapbook. Not every moment needs...

Creativity Blooms in Unexpected Places

Creativity Blooms in Unexpected Places

How I created my Vintage Flower Seed Junk Journal bundle. I started noticing the faded colors. The old-fashioned typography. The softness of the floral illustrations. And suddenly, my tired little...

Creativity Blooms in Unexpected Places

How I created my Vintage Flower Seed Junk Journal bundle. I started noticing the faded colors. The old-fashioned typography. The softness of the floral illustrations. And suddenly, my tired little...