The Junk Journal is our take on the modern scrapbook, designed for photos, collages, journaling, and the little keepsakes you collect along the way. Its sturdy matte pages and simple photo layouts give you a starting point, with plenty of room to add your own creative touches after your book arrives.
What's included in this article?
- What is The Junk Journal?
- What size is The Junk Journal?
- How many pages can I choose?
- Can I add or remove individual pages?
- What cover options are available?
- What are the pages like?
- How do I design The Junk Journal?
- Can I write or draw directly on the pages?
- What can I add to my Junk Journal?
- How do I start junk journaling?
- Can I add additional printed photos?
- What can I use a Junk Journal for?
What is The Junk Journal?
The Junk Journal is a 7x7" linen-bound photo book created for scrapbooking, collaging, and journaling. It features sturdy, matte layflat pages and simple photo layouts that leave room to add handwritten notes, prints, stickers, ticket stubs, and other keepsakes after your book arrives.
What size is The Junk Journal?
The Junk Journal is available in one size: 7x7".
Its compact square format is designed to be easy to collect, decorate, and display.
How many pages can I choose?
You can create your Junk Journal with 20, 30, 40, 50, or 60 pages.
Choose your page count before beginning your project based on how many photos and keepsakes you plan to include.
Can I add or remove individual pages?
No. Individual pages cannot be added or removed from The Junk Journal.
You can select from the available set page counts of 20, 30, 40, 50, or 60 pages.
What cover options are available?
The Junk Journal features a premium linen cover with foil stamping on the cover and spine.
There are 10 linen colors available:
- Midnight Blue
- Seamist
- Parchment
- Stone
- Black
- Olive
- Orchidee
- Smoke
- Terracotta
- Honeycomb
Foil is available in Gold, Silver, or Copper.
What are the pages like?
The Junk Journal uses thick, FSC-certified matte paper with a layflat construction.
The matte finish makes the pages well suited for adding handwritten notes and doodles, while the sturdy paper provides a foundation for layering photos and lightweight keepsakes.
How do I design The Junk Journal?
Start by adding your favorite photos in our editor. The simple, single-photo layouts are intentionally designed to leave room around your images so you can continue decorating once the finished book arrives.
If you plan to add keepsakes later, consider leaving negative space around your photos while designing.
Can I write or draw directly on the pages?
Yes. The matte pages are designed to work well for handwritten notes and doodles.
You can leave space while designing your book for dates, captions, stories, drawings, or other details you'd like to add by hand.
What can I add to my Junk Journal?
Once your book arrives, make it your own with photos and meaningful items you've collected. Ideas include:
- Stickers
- Ticket stubs
- Receipts
- Ribbons
- Magazine cutouts
- Dried or pressed flowers
- Bookmarks
- Postcards
- Handwritten notes
- Small envelopes
- Other lightweight mementos
These types of collected materials are often referred to as ephemera.
How do I start junk journaling?
There are no rules for creating a Junk Journal, but these steps can help you get started:
- Design your book. Add your favorite photos in the editor, leaving extra space where you'd like to add decorations later.
- Gather your keepsakes. Collect stickers, tickets, notes, postcards, receipts, and other meaningful items.
- Print extra photos. Smaller photo prints can be layered onto your pages after the book arrives.
- Plan your pages. Arrange your photos and keepsakes before attaching anything.
- Add everything to your journal. Once you're happy with each arrangement, secure your items and add handwritten details.
Junk journaling is meant to be personal and creative, so your pages don't need to look perfect or follow the same layout.
Can I add additional printed photos?
Yes. Adding extra prints is a great way to create more dimension and layering throughout your journal.
Our Lustre Prints and Everyday Prints can be added alongside the photos already printed in your book.
What can I use a Junk Journal for?
A Junk Journal can be created around almost any story or collection of memories. Some ideas include:
- Travel memories
- A year in review
- A relationship or anniversary
- Seasonal memories
- A girls' trip or weekend getaway
- Family memories
- Concerts and events
- Everyday moments
You can choose a theme before you begin or simply collect photos and keepsakes over time and let the journal evolve as you go.