Creative Junk Journaling

Embrace the scrappy side of creativity and turn your treasured junk into a charming book of memories.

If you're more interested in treasuring keepsakes than crafting them to perfection, the mindful practice of junk journaling is for you. In Creative Junk Journaling, Natasha Ahmed (@natashahmedx) shows you how to create your own less-polished scrapbook, transforming "junk" into playful works of art that capture moments big and small. Random objects such as sticky notes, flower petals, ticket stubs, receipts, stickers, photos, and more can all find a place in your journal with this accessible and creative how-to guide.

Follow guided prompts and crafts to create your own junk journal, including advice on what items to gather, stickers to collect, paper to find, notebooks to use, digital software to try, and more.

Creative Junk Journaling is not only an accessible guide for beginner crafters with everything needed to get started, but also an opportunity for experienced crafters to discover new techniques, inspiring prompts, creative projects, and fresh materials.

Explore helpful tips and content, including:

• 20 inspiring junk journal prompts, including travel memories, "What's In My Bag," and vision boards.
• 5 creative crafts to customize everyday objects, such as phone cases and makeup tins.
• 2 sticker pages featuring customized artwork by Natasha.
• 12 pages of collage images to cut out and paste into your junk journal.
• 9 pages of backing paper to use as backgrounds or frames for photos.

• A guide to digital journaling for those who don't collect everyday tokens but still want to preserve memories.

As you immerse yourself in the process, free from judgment and the distractions of screens, you'll discover a nurturing new way to unwind and express yourself. By taking time to slow down, observe the world around you, and connect with your emotions, you can find and appreciate the small joys in everyday life.

The pleasure of junk journaling lies in the act itself. Enjoy a fresh take on journaling as you write down your thoughts and capture extraordinary memories with ordinary ephemera.