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Junk Journals

Ready to create something totally unique? Junk journals are an exciting, environmentally friendly way to upcycle the stuff around you into art that expresses your vision of the world. Check out these books for ways to make yourself a crazy creative junk journal! And if you're a teen who'd rather journal with friends, come to our DIY Junk Journal program on November 12, 2025: https://mykpl.bibliocommons.com/events/682e3790caf0578ed11dcb56

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  • Junk Journal Joy

    Find Calm and Self-confidence With Junk Journaling

    Radice, Francesca,
    This book shows how junk journals can be an amazing way to relax - instead of locking in on rigid routines, you let your mind wander and your creativity flow.
    Book, 2025Miami, FL : Mango Publishing, a division of Mango Publishing Group, Inc., [2025] — 745.593 RAD
  • Creative Wanderlust

    Unlock Your Artistic Potential Through Mixed-media Art Journaling Techniques

    Avery, Kasia,
    Learn how to use all kinds of materials - paper, paint, fabric, beads, and more - to create beautiful, personally satisfying art in your junk journal.
    Book, 2023Beverly, Massachusetts : Quarry, [2023]. — 745.593 AVE
  • Share Your Joy

    Mixed Media Shareable Art

    Gardner, Sarah J.
    While the emphasis of this book might be on artwork to give as gifts, you can use the techniques in your junk journal, too! Create amazing textures and designs with everyday materials.
    Book, 2023Beverly, Massachusetts : Walter Foster, 2023. — 702.81 GAR
  • Get Messy Art

    the No-rules, No-judgment, and No-pressure Approach to Making Art

    Grey, Caylee,
    One of the best parts about junk journals is the way the pressure's off - it never has to be one specific thing, it just has to be YOU. Here are fun techniques to try out and ways to keep your mindset on the process, not perfection.
    Book, 2021[Beverly] : Quarry, [2021] — 745.5 GREY
  • Create Your Life Book

    Mixed-media Art Projects for Expanding Creativity and Encouraging Personal Growth

    Laporte, Tamara,
    Looking for ways to make your junk journal personal? It might sound weird to start by trying out the projects in this book, but while they start out like general prompts, you'll end up creating deeply personal art with them.
    Book, 2018Beverly, MA : Quarry Books, 2018. — YA 745.5 LAP
  • The Complete Book of Mixed Media Art

    More Than 200 Fundamental Mixed Media Concepts and Techniques

    No matter how much art you already make, you're bound to find a new idea or two in this massive book of ways to use all kinds of materials. Not only does it explain how to do a technique, it recommends ways to incorporate it into your art!
    Book, 2018Lake Forest, CA, USA : Walter Foster Publishing, an imprint of The Quarto Group, 2018. — OS 702.81 COM
  • Art Journal Kickstarter

    Pages and Prompts to Energize Your Art Journals

    Over a hundred different junk journal makers contributed advice, ideas, and prompts to this book. Paging through it is pure inspiration.
    Book, 2014Cincinnati, Ohio : North Light Books, [2014] — 745.5938 ART
  • Creative Lettering and Beyond

    [Inspiring Tips, Techniques & Ideas for Hand Lettering Your Way to Beautiful Works of Art]

    Fancy lettering makes for great headings, emphasized words, titles, and more. It's an art that'll brighten up your journal, as well as add spark to other projects, like wall art or posters for school.
    Book, 2014Irvine : Walter Foster, 2014. — 745.61 KIRKE
  • Mixed Media Handbook

    Exploring Materials and Techniques

    Santiago, Kimberly,
    Looking for a beginner's guide to thinking about what's possible for your journal? You'll get a lot out of this book, which goes over details you might not think about until you're in the middle of your work, like what kind of glue to use when, or…
    Book, 2014Cincinnati, Ohio : North Light Books, [2014] — 745.5 SAN
  • Doodles Unleashed

    Mixed-media Techniques for Doodling, Mark-making & Lettering

    Bautista, Traci,
    You might not feel like a great drawer, but Traci Bautista makes a great argument that EVERYONE can doodle. Use the activities in her book to help loosen up and start creating cool marks.
    Book, 2012Cincinnati : North Light Books [2012] — 741.2 BAUTI
  • Journal Fodder 365

    Daily Doses of Inspiration for the Art Addict

    Scott, Eric M., 1973-,
    Is it easier to journal when you have a prompt? Then this is the book for you. You have a whole year's worth of ways to fill your junk journal with meaningful content.
    Book, 2012Cincinnati, Ohio : North Light Books, [2012] — 741.26 SCO
  • The Art of Vintage Journaling and Collage

    Techniques and Inspiration for Working With Antique Ephemera

    Koch, Maryjo,
    Even if you don't have antiques just lying around, waiting to be snipped up and glued together, you might be able to find old lace or yellowing books at a thrift store! This book will give you ways to turn them into fresh new art.
    Book, 2011Beverly, Mass. : Quarry Books, 2011. — 745.593 KOC