I deleted my post from earlier because it got such good feedback I gave it another whirl to perfect it! I’m sure people would like to know how to make the same so here’s the details:

You’ll need a stamp punch and satin finish mod podge most of all, both are available on Amazon. I used this one from the “CYFUN” brand, but I’m sure most will work just make sure it’s the right size (1x0.82 inches).

When you gather leaves that you are taking them right from the trees to prevent curling and get the cleanest lines and most vibrant colours! I cut them out, sealing the backs of the stamps with mod podge on a sheet of wax paper and making sure they are completely dry before arranging them in a grid and sealing with a coat of mod podge covering the entire page next (see slides 2&3 for finished project)

Uncertain how well it’ll last up over time but hoping for the best I had a lot of fun searching for leaves and then arranging them:) By sealing both sides it should last fine but I expect the colours to fade a bit - if you really want to make them stay vibrant I’d try a sort of epoxy!

Junk includes thermal cup wrap from the local coffee shop and return envelope window, also used alcohol ink markers and stickers.

Just sharing

** UPDATE**

Two days ago I launched a little snail mail penpal club for junk journalers, scrapbookers, and anyone who keeps every ticket stub. I honestly didn't know if anyone would want in.

In two days, 56 people have signed up for the first season, The Sweater Weather Swap!

And look where everyone will be writing from:

Texas (5 people, Texas showed UP 🤠), California, Colorado, Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, Montana, Ohio, Iowa, Oregon, Arizona, Connecticut, Florida, Georgia, Kansas, Massachusetts, Missouri, Maine, New Jersey, New York, Nevada, North Carolina, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Utah, Virginia, and Wisconsin…

…plus Canadian friends in Ontario, Nova Scotia, and New Brunswick 🇨🇦

That's 28 states and 3 provinces of people who still love real mail. I can't stop smiling about it. 🫣

I built this because the best part of journaling is sharing it, and nothing beats finding something handmade in your mailbox. Getting to create a little corner of the internet that turns into real, tangible happy mail for people means more to me than I can say. Thank you for trusting me with it 🫶

A few recent favorite pages :) I've been loving collecting memories with such a fun and forgiving craft!

Been getting back into my junk journal! Just been busy😛🙁 but anyway here’s what I’ve been doing in my journal this month! Really love how all these came out 🤓🧛‍♂️🎃✨🍁

Pumpkins and general fall produce junk journal pages 🎃🌽🍎🥕🧅🫜🥔

Well I had to find a new angle to see things cause that last one was fucked up. It’s always fucked up i mean but yeah

emotional processing journal spread, my specialty. lots of thrifted materials, got mini paintings in a craft grab bag, I love the texture it adds! also got the thinking of you stamp in a mix bag. my first time trying this sort of collage style!

Hi guys!

I’m looking to start my own sisterhood of the travelling journal, I’ve got a girl who’s also doing it with me but we are looking for others to join us

I am located in Australia and would love to have people either from Australia or internationally join if you’re interested!

Please let me know if anyone would be interested we’re looking for about 5-6 people to join.

We’d have a group chat on a social media for all of us to talk and share ideas as well

hiii i started this year and i havent been so invested in a hobby since forever!!! i hope you enjoy!!!

I gathered up these materials at my local Lamer's Dairy many months ago, and finally sat down and put it together!

I had so many cheese and dairy related stuff that wouldn't fit with everything else, so I made the decision that I'm going to have to make another Wisconsin spread designated to just cheese 😆🧀

Mine would probably be a broken lock and a horn coral fossil.

Lately, my 3-year-old daughter and I have been enjoying junk journaling together, and I’ve found it’s the perfect way to keep her doodles! 💕 I’ve been wondering what to do with all her drawings since she brings home SO many from nursery school 😂

Hey all! I’ve got stuff for trades.
Queerness, awareness, cravings, music and overall mess 🌹❤️😍 anyone up?

A mix of random junk mail, stickers, old drawings & magazines.

I see so many of you have cool art pieces in your spreads or really psychedelic visuals which I find really cool. I have a couple of those as well from a science magazine. But most of my magazines are cooking ones and those dont have the really cool art that you all have. So my question is where do you guys get your cool stuff? Do you draw it? Art books? Magazines? Let me know.