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Turn a thrifted hardback into a junk journal. A step-by-step guide to choosing a book, removing pages, and binding your own upcycled journal.

What is a junk journal? A simple definition, how it differs from a scrapbook or smash book, what it’s used for, and what to put inside one.

A guide to junk journal kits: what’s inside, the best ready-made options to look for, and free DIY and printable kits you can build yourself.

The best glues for junk journaling and paper crafts, matched to the job: PVA, glue sticks, tape runners, and matte medium, and what to avoid.

How to choose the best journal for junk journaling, with the best notebook types by paper quality, binding, and budget for your first base.

25+ junk journal cover ideas, from fabric and vintage paper to mixed-media and themed designs, plus a simple way to make your own cover.

A beginner’s guide to junk journals: why it’s perfect for beginners, the few supplies you need, easy first projects, and mistakes to skip.

30+ junk journal page ideas: layered backgrounds, pockets and tucks, themed spreads, and interactive fold-outs to fill your next blank page.

Where to download free junk journal printables, from vintage pages to tags and ephemera, plus how to print and use them in your journal.

Learn how to junk journal step by step: pick a base, gather your junk, and make your first page today. A simple, no-rules guide for beginners.