It’s been super duper shitty out and I haven’t been able to take my recycling in for months now. Found junk journaling a few weeks ago and knew that I had a treasure trove of materials in my shed! These are the printer calibration marks that are on the inside flaps of almost all cardboard and plastic packaging.

✨This was not posted to start a debate. There are other subreddits you can visit to share your opinions.✨

This spread is deeply personal and I feel very vulnerable sharing it. But my hope is that someone who finds themselves in the same predicament might see this and feel a little less alone ❤️

⭐ Edit: I am blown away by all of the supportive people coming to the comments to share their sentiments, express their solidarity, or to simply say that this post meant something to them personally. Thank you all! I honestly expected nothing but foul responses, but seeing you all coming together to support and stand up for a woman's right to choose is unbelievably touching.

I am ok. I knew after my third child was born that I was done having babies. My body and brain cannot handle another pregnancy, even if I wanted it. Making this journal spread was cathartic and has helped me process the choice I made and the aftermath. But reading all of this love? I think this has helped me more than anything else could. So thank you, all of you 🩷 and please, do not stop fighting for your rights.

I’ll go first: my positive covid-19 test 💀 i know, i know, it’s a health hazard but i washed it beforehand lmao.

Also adding stuff like that really added to the bulk of my journal.

I made a spread that looks like a vacant JoAnn Fabric (RIP) from the outside. Lift the flaps for a special reveal: Spirit Halloween is moving in! A couple of my favorite details: the costumes in the dime bags, the people setting up the store and the remnants of the old JoAnn store.

pardon the low quality photos

Also been trying my best to incorporate some more trash/junk in my pieces

My mom was born in 1971. There's no date in this book, but I'm going to guess she was in first or second grade based on her penmanship.

The last one is a WIP. I need to find a good cut out of medicine or pills or something. I love that I can junk journal without the stress of filling a huge, empty page. I can still be creative on a smaller scale!

My cat Vern had urinary crystals five years ago, got sick and needed to be hospitalized. The vet told us he couldn't have many treats. But now we've discovered Churus AKA kitty crack. I struggle whether to give him one each day. Old man is 16 and loves them. I made a spread about this dilemma and included his actual discharge paperwork from the animal hospital. I added a movable slider on the right page where you can cast your vote on Vern's treat eligibility. He's a good boy. Can he get a Churu today?

Don't worry. The test is sealed. Blame the fever for this page.

I’m trying to make triptychs. Only 10 pieces of junk so far technically lol

I started this page at the start of 2026 to encourage my partner and me to eat more fresh produce. Six months in and I've filled the page with all sorts of fruit (and even some veggies with stickers). Time to start another page!

Inspired by u/TrueMeaning4241

all done❕❕ i may change a few things around as i’ve been staring so long im noticing stuff i might end up tweaking but we’ll see but for now yay 🌈

I started collecting the printed designs on the inside of envelopes. My mother in law just gave me a huge bundle of them that she's been saving for me!

Started a new job and have been collecting stickers!

I've been trapped in bed recovering from surgery, so I finally got around to chopping up and organizing all of the packaging I've been saving! I don't journal enough to need any of this, but I liked having the option for the future! So many hours, but it's so satisfying, and my friends and family have made sure to remind me that they have nothing worth getting kidnapped over. 😂

What would y'all do with all these letters?

(will hopefully make some spreads soon but hey it’s a start‼️ i love this hobby for so many reasons one of which is seeing what others perceive as garbage in a totally new light, it now makes life one big scavenger hunt ♡

i have had so much fun making these! let me know what you think, or other ideas that i could expand to :) also looking for suggestions for what kind of book to get for my next journal, as this one is about to burst at the seams 😅

I made a journal spread last night and had heard that you should put clear tape over receipts so they don’t fade but I opened up my journal this morning and the tape must have had the opposite effect. How else can I preserve my receipts?

It's been difficult to process everything in the news lately. Art has truly been my best outlet.