Themed Junk Journal Ideas
TL;DR version: while some junk journals are an eclectic mix of whatever might be on someone’s mind or catching their eye at any given moment,… Read More »Themed Junk Journal Ideas
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Junk Journal & Scrapbook Tips & Guides
Tips, guides and advice for all things junk journaling, scrapbooking and other types of similar papercraft prettiness.
How To Use Washi Tape In Scrapbooks & Junk Journals
TL;DR version: you can use washi tape for almost unlimited things in your junk journals and scrapbooks, from borders and edges to hinges, ephemera securing… Read More »How To Use Washi Tape In Scrapbooks & Junk Journals
What Is Washi Tape?
TL;DR version: Made of wa-shi, Japanese Paper (although the paper making technique actually originated in China), washi tape was invented in the early 2000s when… Read More »What Is Washi Tape?
The Art of Fussy Cutting: How to Perfectly Cut Paper for Crafting
TL;DR version: Fussy cutting is in essence the art of trimming around a more complex shape to literally “cut it out” from a background, whether… Read More »The Art of Fussy Cutting: How to Perfectly Cut Paper for Crafting
What Is A Glue Book?
TL;DR version: A glue book is a type of art journal where images, words, and other materials are glued onto a page to create a… Read More »What Is A Glue Book?
What Are Journal Aesthetics?
TL;DR version: journal aesthetics are just a way of saying you want your junk journal to reflect a certain feel, theme, or vibe. Any journal… Read More »What Are Journal Aesthetics?
Why Journal Anyway? The Benefits of Journaling
TL;DR version: There are plenty of health and wellbeing boosts when it comes to the benefits of journaling – many of which have proper scientific… Read More »Why Journal Anyway? The Benefits of Journaling
How to Start a Junk Journal
TL;DR version: Getting to grips with how to start a junk journal is honestly as simple as getting inspiration, gathering supplies, and diving into the… Read More »How to Start a Junk Journal
Junk Journal Supplies for Beginners
TL;DR version: While you’ll hear plenty about stickers and deco and washi tape and all kinds of other shiny pretties, the essential list of junk… Read More »Junk Journal Supplies for Beginners
Junk Journals vs Scrapbooks: What’s The Difference?
TL;DR version: junk journals are often cheaper and less structured in their layout and planning than scrapbooks because they use bits and pieces of whatever… Read More »Junk Journals vs Scrapbooks: What’s The Difference?