What Do You Actually Put in a Junk Journal?

This is one of the first questions people ask.

And the answer is simpler than you might think.

You don’t need a theme.
You don’t need a plan.
You don’t need the “right” supplies.

You just need pieces that feel like something.

A receipt from a day you want to remember.
A piece of packaging that caught your eye.
A torn book page.
A handwritten note.
A photo.
A scrap of fabric.

You can add words—or not.
You can layer things—or keep it simple.

There’s no right way to fill a junk journal.

Only your way.

If it feels overwhelming to gather everything yourself, starting with a small curated collection can make it easier—giving you a place to begin without the pressure of figuring it all out.

Because truly, the hardest part isn’t what to include.

It’s allowing yourself to start.

​Until next time...