How do I print this journal?

After creating your journal, you'll receive a PDF download. Open it in any PDF reader and print on A4 or Letter size paper. For best results, use "fit to page" and consider heavier paper (80-100gsm).

Can I use this journal digitally?

Yes! You can use the PDF with any tablet note-taking app like GoodNotes, Notability, or Adobe Acrobat. The pages work great for digital annotation.

Is there a free version?

Yes! The Junk Journal has a free Starter version with basic prompts. The Guided version (from £3.99) includes personalization, more in-depth prompts, and bonus pages.

Practice Journaling

Junk Journal cover page with creative design personalized for Sarah

Free version available

Wellness

Junk Journal

Transform everyday treasures into meaningful art

4.8(98 reviews)

19-53 pages

15-30 min/day

A creative journaling practice rooted in art therapy principles—upcycling everyday ephemera like tickets, receipts, photos, and found treasures into beautiful memory books. Research shows creative activities reduce cortisol and induce flow states. Sustainable, budget-friendly, and deeply personal. No artistic skill required.

Get Free Starter Version Get Guided Version – from £3.99

Guided includes personalization, daily prompts & bonus pages

Use digitally or print. Works with GoodNotes, Notability, PDF Expert & more.

What's Inside

Guided creative prompts

Layout inspiration pages

Technique tutorials

Theme ideas and suggestions

Primer

Materials Guide

Techniques

Theme Ideas

Ephemera Pocket

Full Experience Adds

Vision Board

Spread Template

Inspiration Board

Memory Keeper

Creative Exploration

Weekly Progress

Quotes

Sample Prompts

1"What ephemera or scraps am I drawn to today?"
2"What memory or feeling do I want to capture on this page?"
3"What colors, textures, or patterns inspire me right now?"
4"What story does this collection of items tell?"

Daily Affirmations

"My creativity flows freely and without judgment."

"Every scrap tells a story worth preserving."

"There are no mistakes, only happy discoveries."

"I create for the joy of creating."

Learn the Technique

Read our complete guide to get the most out of your journaling practice.

Read the guide

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a junk journal?

A junk journal is a creative, mixed-media book made from repurposed materials like scrap paper, old book pages, packaging, and ephemera. It's used for art journaling, memory keeping, and creative expression with no rules—just creative freedom.

What materials do I need for junk journaling?

Start with any paper scraps, old magazines, receipts, tickets, packaging, fabric scraps, and found papers. You'll also want basic supplies like glue, scissors, and pens. The beauty is using what you already have—nothing needs to be purchased.

How is this junk journal printable different from making one from scratch?

This printable provides guided prompts, creative exercises, and page templates to spark ideas while teaching junk journal techniques. Print the pages, then embellish with your collected ephemera for a guided creative experience.

What do you write in a junk journal?

Anything! Memories, quotes, lists, creative writing, art experiments, collected ephemera, or nothing at all. Junk journals can be purely visual collages or include journaling. There are no rules—follow your creative instincts.

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