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.
You can use a dedicated fabric-covered cover or repurpose a composition notebook.
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. Use an awl (or a detail knife if
Use cardboard boxes (cereal, pasta), coffee filters, and candy or gum wrappers.
Binding is often the most technical step, but it can be kept simple. Different sizes are encouraged as they add to
A "Junky" or junk journal is a handmade book crafted from recycled and found materials that would otherwise be discarded. Unlike traditional journals, junk journaling focuses on creative freedom where "there are no rules". 1. Gather Your Materials
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 A "Junky" or junk journal is a handmade
You can find journaling supplies for little to no cost by raiding your own home or local community.