Junk journals have emerged as a captivating form of creative expression, offering a unique blend of nostalgia, artistry, and personal storytelling. Unlike traditional journals, which often come with blank pages waiting to be filled with linear thoughts, junk journals...
The third kind is more of a piece of art. It starts with a concept or artwork I find. This maybe images from a book or calendar, photos I’ve acquired, an idea from a book or tv show - there’s no real limit to what it could be. The end results are still evolving, but...
The next kind of journal I make is based on the traditional junk journal. Instead of rigid book boards for the cover and spine, I use crinkly delivery bags, boxes, and recycled cardboard to create covers. I do reinforce the spine from from the inside so it keeps its...
The first kind of journals I make are the simplest versions. I source artwork with pages and ephemera, which I print, cut up, then assemble with my own adaptations so the journal is ready to use. The recipient can then move the ephemera and pages to tell a different...
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