Wednesday, 26 February 2025

What Makes JUNK Journal Art So AMAZING?

Week 5 of #HillsideHeartPrompts: Enjoyment and Clouds ☁️

Welcome to Week 5 of #HillsideHeartPrompts hosted by @CarolineontheHillside! This week’s theme is Enjoyment and Clouds — though, yes, I might have said it wrong again (lol). But that’s half the fun, right?

As part of this week’s creative challenge, I’m diving into something that always brings me joy — junk journal art.


✨ Discovering the Magic of Junk Journaling

If you’ve ever wondered what makes junk journaling so enchanting, this is the week to find out. It’s a world where paper scraps, old postcards, lace trims, and forgotten notes come together to tell a story — your story.

What I love most about junk journaling is how it blends freedom, texture, and emotion. There are no rules. You can stitch, glue, paint, layer, or tear — and somehow, it always turns into something meaningful and beautiful.

In my latest video, we explore:
🎨 The history and evolution of junk journal art
🖋️ Different techniques for layering and texturing
💭 Why this craft captures the hearts of so many creatives

Whether you’re a seasoned artist or just starting your creative journey, junk journaling invites you to play, experiment, and express your truest self. Every page becomes a reflection of your personality and mood — whimsical, vintage, or totally wild.


☁️ Art That Feels Like Clouds

This week’s theme — Enjoyment and Clouds — feels especially fitting. Junk journaling, to me, is a lot like watching clouds drift by: it’s calm, ever-changing, and full of imagination. You start with something simple and end up seeing whole worlds form out of scraps and shapes.

So grab your papers, pens, and glue sticks — and join me in celebrating the beauty of creative freedom.

Let’s find joy in the process, embrace the imperfections, and fill our journals with clouds of colour, texture, and heart.







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