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 Use cardboard boxes (cereal, pasta), coffee filters, and
Look for fabric scraps, ribbon, buttons, and even metal washers in your junk drawers. Use an awl (or a detail knife if
Basic sewing techniques or even washi tape can be used to hold your sections in place. Check local thrift stores
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.
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.
Check local thrift stores, free little libraries, and hardware stores for wallpaper or paint sample cards. 2. Prepare the Foundation