Junky Apr 2026

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.

You can find journaling supplies for little to no cost by raiding your own home or local community. Cut your collected papers into sizes slightly smaller

Divide your folded papers into roughly equal groups. You might add a plain sheet as the first page of each section to secure inspirational verses or sayings. 3. Bind the Journal Divide your folded papers into roughly equal groups

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

Use cardboard boxes (cereal, pasta), coffee filters, and candy or gum wrappers.

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.

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