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Junk journaling is all about creativity, imagination, and using what you already have to make something totally unique! It’s the perfect activity for kids who love to craft, draw, and collect little treasures. The best part? There are no rules—just endless possibilities!

Getting Started: Dyeing the Pages

To make your journal extra special, try dyeing the pages with food coloring! We love using blue for a dreamy, ocean-inspired look. Here’s how:

1. Mix a few drops of blue food coloring with water in a shallow pan.

2. Dip or brush your paper with the mixture, letting the color soak in.

3. Lay the pages flat to dry or pop them in the oven on low heat for a crinkly, vintage effect.

Now you have beautifully dyed pages, ready for your creations!

Fill It with Fun

Junk journaling is all about using what you already have. Here are some fun things to include:

• Toy packaging scraps – Cut out cool designs or characters to glue in.

• Stickers and stamps – Add color, texture, and fun details.

• Markers, crayons, and colored pencils – Doodle, write, and decorate!

• Washi tape or ribbon – Add borders or create fun designs.

• Old magazines or wrapping paper – Cut out words, patterns, or images to collage.

• Birthday cards, Envelopes, etc!!!

Let Imaginations Run Wild!

Your junk journal can be anything you want—a storybook, an adventure log, a collection of favorite things. Make pockets to tuck in secret notes, add flaps for surprises, or layer paper for a 3D effect.

Junk journaling is a fun, eco-friendly way for kids to express themselves, recycle, and turn everyday scraps into something amazing. So grab some supplies and start creating—your imagination is the only limit!

What will you put in your junk journal? Share your ideas with us!