Uploaded May 2024 | Updated September 2026, 3 weeks ago
Let's venture through my craft room to discover all the things you will need to get creating with a peek into my supplies and completed memory keeping books!
Time stamps:
0:00 Intro
1:32 Paper
4:31 Ephemera
5:53 Binding Materials
7:22 Adhesive
8:23 Cutting tools
10:51 Embellishments
11:19 Writing tools
11:56 Multi Media
12:55 Textiles
13:38 Stickers
Here’s a list of the top 10 things you need to get started with a junk journal, along with descriptions for each item:
1. Paper: Various types of paper such as patterned paper, vintage book pages, scrapbook paper, and handmade paper are essential for creating the pages of your junk journal. These papers add texture and visual interest to your journal.
2. Ephemera: Ephemera refers to various paper-based items such as tickets, receipts, vintage postcards, and magazine clippings that can be used to add visual interest and storytelling elements to your journal pages. Incorporating ephemera adds a sense of nostalgia and authenticity to your journal, making each page a unique collage of memories and moments.
3. Binding Materials: Binding materials like twine, ribbons, or binder rings are needed to bind the pages of your junk journal together. You can choose the binding method that best suits your journal’s style and theme.
4. Adhesives: A variety of adhesives including glue sticks, double-sided tape, staplers, liquid glue, and glue dots are necessary for adhering paper and embellishments to your journal pages securely.
5. Cutting Tools: Tools such as scissors, rulers, and paper trimmers are essential for cutting paper and other materials to size and shape for your journal pages. More advanced items are punches, die cutting machines, or electronic paper cutters.
6. Writing Tools: Writing tools such as pens, markers, and pencils are essential for adding journaling, doodles, and other written elements to your pages. Consider using archival-quality pens and markers to ensure your writing lasts.
7. Textiles: Fabric scraps, lace, ribbon, and other textiles can add texture and dimension to your journal pages. You can use textiles to create pockets, embellish edges, or add accents to your pages.
8. Embellishments: Various embellishments such as buttons, charms, beads, sequins, and brads can add interest and personality to your journal pages. Get creative with mixing and matching different embellishments to enhance your journal’s theme.
9. Multimedia: Multimedia elements like washi tape, ephemera, die cuts, and stamped images can add depth and visual appeal to your journal pages. Experiment with layering different multimedia elements to create dynamic compositions.
Sure, here’s the revised list with “ephemera” as the last point:
10. Stickers: Stickers add decoration and flair to your journal pages. You can use themed stickers, alphabet stickers, or even create your own stickers using sticker paper and images or designs printed from your computer.
With this list you’ll be well-equipped to start creating your own unique and personalized junk journal. Happy journaling!
Let's venture through my craft room to discover all the things you will need to get creating with a peek into my supplies and completed memory keeping books!
Time stamps:
0:00 Intro
1:32 Paper
4:31 Ephemera
5:53 Binding Materials
7:22 Adhesive
8:23 Cutting tools
10:51 Embellishments
11:19 Writing tools
11:56 Multi Media
12:55 Textiles
13:38 Stickers
Here’s a list of the top 10 things you need to get started with a junk journal, along with descriptions for each item:
1. Paper: Various types of paper such as patterned paper, vintage book pages, scrapbook paper, and handmade paper are essential for creating the pages of your junk journal. These papers add texture and visual interest to your journal.
2. Ephemera: Ephemera refers to various paper-based items such as tickets, receipts, vintage postcards, and magazine clippings that can be used to add visual interest and storytelling elements to your journal pages. Incorporating ephemera adds a sense of nostalgia and authenticity to your journal, making each page a unique collage of memories and moments.
3. Binding Materials: Binding materials like twine, ribbons, or binder rings are needed to bind the pages of your junk journal together. You can choose the binding method that best suits your journal’s style and theme.
4. Adhesives: A variety of adhesives including glue sticks, double-sided tape, staplers, liquid glue, and glue dots are necessary for adhering paper and embellishments to your journal pages securely.
5. Cutting Tools: Tools such as scissors, rulers, and paper trimmers are essential for cutting paper and other materials to size and shape for your journal pages. More advanced items are punches, die cutting machines, or electronic paper cutters.
6. Writing Tools: Writing tools such as pens, markers, and pencils are essential for adding journaling, doodles, and other written elements to your pages. Consider using archival-quality pens and markers to ensure your writing lasts.
7. Textiles: Fabric scraps, lace, ribbon, and other textiles can add texture and dimension to your journal pages. You can use textiles to create pockets, embellish edges, or add accents to your pages.
8. Embellishments: Various embellishments such as buttons, charms, beads, sequins, and brads can add interest and personality to your journal pages. Get creative with mixing and matching different embellishments to enhance your journal’s theme.
9. Multimedia: Multimedia elements like washi tape, ephemera, die cuts, and stamped images can add depth and visual appeal to your journal pages. Experiment with layering different multimedia elements to create dynamic compositions.
Sure, here’s the revised list with “ephemera” as the last point:
10. Stickers: Stickers add decoration and flair to your journal pages. You can use themed stickers, alphabet stickers, or even create your own stickers using sticker paper and images or designs printed from your computer.
With this list you’ll be well-equipped to start creating your own unique and personalized junk journal. Happy journaling!
