Junky

Binding is often the most technical step, but it can be kept simple.

You can find journaling supplies for little to no cost by raiding your own home or local community. Binding is often the most technical step, but

Collect junk mail, receipts (store them carefully to prevent fading ), old greeting cards, and magazines. Use cardboard boxes (cereal, pasta), coffee filters, and

Use cardboard boxes (cereal, pasta), coffee filters, and candy or gum wrappers. Unlike traditional journals

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.

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