A junk journal is a type of notebook that can serve any purpose you want. Today, I want to show you a
journal that was mainly intended for note-taking. It was made for someone who was encountering junk journals for the first time. From previous experiences (where I created a highly decorated journal for a beginner), I already knew that it’s best not to go overboard with embellishments at the start.
Writing Space – Not Just Blank Pages
As I mentioned, the purpose of this journal was to be used for notes. Of course, there’s nothing stopping you from putting together a notebook with plain blank pages. Even just combining different types of pages—lined, grid, and dotted—would already make it interesting. However, in this case, I also wanted it to be colorful and visually appealing.
I dyed lined, grid, and plain pages in different ways (a post on this is coming soon). Some pages were decorated using stencils, while others were given a subtle tint, ensuring they remained easy to write on.
👉 See also: [Junk Journal – Where to Start?]
I also used simple, colorful paper and decorated it with stamps or pieces of washi tape. There had to be plenty of space for writing, but I also wanted the journal to have some decorative elements.
Pockets for Extra Notes
The next essential part of the journal was adding pockets—perfect for storing loose notes. After all, we don’t always have our favorite notebook within reach.
I also included a few pages for adding photos and some fun dividers, such as colorful die cuts.
👉 No junk journal, but want extra pockets in your notebook? Check out: [Quick and Clever Ways to Expand Your Planner, Notebook, or Journal’s Capacity]
If you leave the thread ends from binding your journal’s signatures, you can put them to good use! I threaded small charms onto mine—a small touch that makes a big difference.
If you were to create your first junk journal, what would it be? A notebook, a memory-keeping journal, or an art journal? Let me know in the comments! Or maybe you’d like to try but don’t know where to start? Be sure to check out this post: [Junk Journal – Where to Start?]
If you’d like to see more pages from this journal, feel free to watch the short video I’ve prepared!
