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Book Making, Journals, Paper Projects, Tutorials

Gift Guide for the Junk Journaler!

I don’t know about you, but finding just the right gift for the right person (or artist!) can be frustrating. And since I know there are a LOT of people out there who don’t share our love of Junk Journaling – I thought doing a little gift guide might help some people out there find amazing gifts for us journalers and book makers!

I’m adding a little bit of what I covered in the video here, but if you really want the full effect, with show and tell, be sure to check out the video above!

First Things First – What is Junk Journaling?

If you’ve found this site looking for some ideas to get for the junk journaler in your life, you might be wondering: what is it? Well, it’s an art form that involved taking old things, new things, junky things and recycled things and putting them all together into a book or journal. Ok – I’ve really distilled it down to the bare minimum, but I thought it would help to have that info up front. If you’d really like to dig into this art form, you can see my blog post here.

Books – The No Brainer Gift

You gotta know that junk journalers love books. And mostly books we can take apart and put back together in our projects. Cool covers, old pages and interesting illustrations make great gifts for the junk journaler.

A word of caution – though – don’t plan to spend a ton of money on 1 book. Your junk journaler will not want to destroy something of value. If you can find thrifted books that might be headed to a trash heap, these are often the best books to grab for junk journal projects.

Here are some books you can get online – but if you are passing a thrift store or antique shop, take a look around and see what you can find that might not be delivered to your front door!

Tools of Our Trade

We use a lot of tools to make cuts, punch holes, sew and more – so giving tools to a junk journaler is always a great idea. If you know they are just starting out, finding tools they don’t have might be easier, but there’s plenty of tools to choose from that will definitely be useful.

New Supplies to Wow the Junk Journaler

While we use the term “Junk” a lot for this craft, you have to know that none of what we use is the true idea of junk. It’s ephemeral, it’s things others would throw out, but to us, it’s never junk. That being said, there are many supplies we buy brand spankin’ new to use in our journals.

These can include things like metal findings you might see in jewelry. Or tapes and fabrics to use as embellishments in a journal. If you know a theme your junk journaler is drawn to (ex – botanical, on the farm, French, Steampunk, birds), you will undoubtedly find supplies that fit these themes.

Vintage Supply Treasure Hunt

I’ve listed a lot of things that can be found online or in normal places like book stores or craft shops, but some of the best gifts are truly vintage ephemera. You can look at places like Ebay and Etsy to find some junk journal ephemera kits, or you can take a long walk through an antique store or flea market and see what fun things you can find.

I’ve given you some ideas in the video, but even taking your junk journaler with you would be so much fun! Give them a budget and let them run wild. I know they will find a boat load of goodies to use in their projects.

Paper is Always a Good Idea

My last category is PAPER. I left this until last because you really can never have too much paper. And even if your junk journaler has a pack of paper already, having an exact duplicate will probably help!

Digital papers are also a fun idea for the junk journaler, and getting them a gift card to a shop that sells them would be a coveted gift, I have no doubt. And believe it or not (yes, I’m sure you knew it already), I sell digital papers! If you’d like a gift card to my shop so your junk journaler can grab some great kits, feel free to email me!

Craft Your Own Gift Magic

While this list is chock-full of specific ideas, I want to inspire you to think outside the craft box. Use these suggestions as a springboard to create your own unique gifts tailored to the tastes of your favorite junk journaler. The joy is in the journey, after all!

Share Your Crafting Wisdom

Are you a seasoned junk journaler with additional gift ideas up your creative sleeve? I want to hear from you! Drop your suggestions in the comments below and let’s make this post a hub of crafting wisdom.

Crafting friends, get ready to unleash the creative magic with these thoughtful gift ideas. Whether you’re shopping for a friend or treating yourself to a crafting splurge, let the joy of junk journaling fill your world with color, texture, and endless possibilities.

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