How to start a junk journal in 2025 📖 ⭐️ Tips, supplies & page ideas

Do you have a drawer or box full of old receipts, tickets, and random scraps that you’re not sure what to do with? Well, instead of tossing them out, what if I told you you could turn them into a creative treasure? In today’s video, I’m going to show you how to do just that with junk journaling—an easy, fun, and cosy hobby that’s become a popular creative outlet. Junk journaling is all about repurposing what would otherwise be discarded—papers, scraps, vintage finds—and turning them into something beautiful. It’s a fantastic way to express yourself, reduce stress, and get a little crafty with things you already have lying around.
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[sunkissedlily_]

This year, I am starting junk journaling as I love keeping tickets, receipts and other bits and bobs from memorable days. I am not artistic as most people, but I hope this works with me. As someone who really struggles in finding a hobby that would keep me from being on my screen most hours of the day. I will start with the junks from the previous years, then will go on for 2025. :) If you happen to see this comment, please leave a thumbs up to keep me reminded. ;)

[rev.dr.lalitasmith]

Joining in the Junk Journal January Adventure: I like making full size journals to keep track of many things. I love journaling and have been doing it since the 1970's. I love adding some of my own art into my journals too.

[Rookiejournal_]

Seeing all the pages you have created is so satisfying 😍😍

[annwoleben]

Love the relaxation and reflection aspects of journaling~

[kimsinspiredlife]

Always inspired by you. Thank you for saying there is no getting behind!

[caroltanzi]

MEG: a very good tutorial for beginners and a good reminder for many of us who have been doing it for a short time. Thank you. Carol from California

[ragsofheartplanning]

You were one of the first creators I found on YouTube when I discovered junk journaling earlier this year. I’ve been making junk journals for 11 months now ❤

[carolphelps]

I love that you encourage us to use stuff we already have around us. I can’t afford to buy lots of things on the creative market! Thank you for your inspiration. Happy New Year xxx

[destresswithyoga]

I did an envelope junk journal for Dec. It’s over now, and the YouTuber sent a kit. Every day I couldn’t wait to do something creative having the need to buy fancy tools. I can’t seem to do it on my own. I feel like I’m having withdrawals 😂 because I enjoyed the entire process. I’ll start saving stuff! ❤❤❤

[gayleneponds]

This tutorial is so very informative and helpful

[marlenegura]

You have such a beautiful style. I enjoy your creations so much. Thanks for sharing your creativity with us. ❤❤❤

[karenjorgensen]

Will be starting to make a junk journal. Your instructions are the best I have watched. Thank you for taking the time to make this video. Happy New Year!!

[anniebird]

Thank you for the video, Meg. Did you start junk journalling when you were a child/teen? I've been playing with mixed media over the holidays but I really suck at it, it just doesn't feel natural so I'm preferring less paint and just mixed papers and recycled materials. I do like mark making as it's very relaxing. I want to record the happy times as 2024 has been pretty tough but also express the raw feelings that come with the ups and downs of life. I really enjoy junk journalling and I'm so happy I found your channel. You've inspired me the most. 🌻🌻🌻

[AlpacaMade]

I do love meandering through your journals!

[MusefulCreations]

TFS!! I just made my junk journal January and wicked-pumped!!

[jenniferwatson]

So many gorgeous pages to see - thankyou! Happy New Year for 2025.

[Yur_Mthr]

My plan is to finish making an "experiment journal" to try different styles, before going in to my first proper journal (for memory-keeping)

[emilystrobel]

I just found out this going on and I'm going to join. I love you do it, I just overwhelm myself trying to figure out what to do. Lol this, with the prompts, will be fun! ❤

[PlannerUK]

Inspiring as always. Loved this. Thanks Meg!

[bossieackerman]

Love the way you create your pages. Enjoy watching your videos. Many thanks for sharing. x Blessings x Mariana UK xx