A Junk Journal is a handmade book crafted from found and recycled materials like magazine cut-outs, receipts, tickets, stickers, labels, fabric, and more. Some even incorporate bulkier items like flowers, buttons, or anything you can attach to a page. People love junk journaling for its creative freedom and the personal touch it brings.
I attempted to create my own, but it didn’t work for me. The problem? I don’t like unorganized clutter. So, I took a minimalistic approach. I used one of the pages in my HP Classic Brain Dump Planner and included a few items as my “junk” instead of crowding the entire page. This left space to write about memories related to the items. By doing this, I can combine memory keeping, brain dumping, and junk journaling into one.
Here are a few benefits I’ve found with this approach:
The minimalistic style keeps my journal organized and easy to read.
By including only a few items, I can focus on the memories and stories behind them.
This method allows me to use my planner/journal for multiple purposes, making it more functional.
In the photo above, you see my layout before filling in the page. I used this to mark some recent highlights:
Starting the (Lazy) Keto Diet: The keto diet involves cutting out sugar and most carbs from your diet while eating large portions of healthy fats. I included a picture of my favorite sugar-free protein bars and a sticker of strawberries.
Family Day at the Park: It’s always difficult for my entire family to get together, but we celebrated at the park playing games, listening to music, eating, and talking. That’s why I added a cluster of game images in the corner.
Starting a New Book: I used the “read” post-it note listing the most recent book I’ve started. I love the quote in the corner that says, “Love takes off masks that we fear we cannot live without and know we cannot live within.” Hopefully, I’ll add another book to this list before the month is over.
Tips for Minimalist Junk Journaling:
Choose a Base: Start with a simple planner or notebook.
Selective Items: Include only a few meaningful items per page to avoid clutter.
Memory Space: Leave space to write about the memories related to each item.
Creative Layouts: Experiment with different layouts to find what works best for you.
Do you junk journal or have some sort of creative planner? Share in the comments!
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