Kaylee Chan explores memory and nostalgia by riffling through the ‘junk’ drawer with items that defined her childhood. “In the future, I’ll probably look back [and] think that my current 13-year-old ...

The perfect mix of creativity, nostalgia, and resourcefulness. In a world full of fast, disposable everything, there's ...

I kept a daybook consistently throughout my high school years (ah, the ’90s) and well into my twenties, and I love to look at them now. Part scrapbook, part diary, they’re a chronicle of my teenage ...

From direct-mail advertisements, magazines and used envelopes, the scraps that humans are inclined to discard serve as the tools Jennifer Hansen uses to craft her junk journals — an eco-conscious and ...

One main reason for this is affordability. Compared to some other crafts, junk journals can be incredibly affordable and, as we all know, college students need to save money whenever they can. When ...

Crafters learn how to make junk journals at a summer 2024 workshop held by the Art Gallery of Hamilton. (Art Gallery of Hamilton) When you know, you know. The first time Felicia Bottos saw a junk ...

The “scrap-a-day” journaling trend turns ordinary paper scraps into art, blending creativity, sustainability, and daily mindfulness. By adding one small item—like a receipt or leaf—each day, ...

Looking for a mindful way to use up those scrap pieces of paper hanging around? Try making a junk journal! Not your average scrapbook, junk journals are hand-made books created from found materials ...