Junky Apr 2026

Basic sewing techniques or even washi tape can be used to hold your sections in place.

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 Basic sewing techniques or even washi tape can

Binding is often the most technical step, but it can be kept simple.

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

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

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. Unlike traditional journals

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