Junky Info

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 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

Use cardboard boxes (cereal, pasta), coffee filters, and candy or gum wrappers. Check local thrift stores, free little libraries, and

Collect junk mail, receipts (store them carefully to prevent fading ), old greeting cards, and magazines.

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. Collect junk mail, receipts (store them carefully to

You can find journaling supplies for little to no cost by raiding your own home or local community.

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 Collect junk mail

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