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From Journal to Kit: Turning a Handmade Junk Journal into a Printable Kit

A closed Junk Journal tied wot( teak ribbon
An open vintage junk journal

There’s something magical about starting a new junk journal. I never know exactly where it’ll go — I just follow the texture, colour, and mood of old paper and hidden stories.

In 2024, I made a vintage-inspired junk journal that felt so personal and joyful to create, I knew I wanted to share more than just photos. So, I turned it into a digital kit filled with the same charm — so you can make your own version, in your own way.


Vintage postcards

A Journal Full of Vintage Treasures

The journal started with a simple idea: layers of aged paper, handwritten notes, ticket stubs, and soft, timeworn colours. The kind of things you might find tucked away in an old suitcase or the back of a drawer.

As I built each spread, I kept thinking, I wish I could bottle this feeling for someone else. That’s what became the Vintage Treasures Printable Kit.


A selection of papers, postcards and photographs for junk journaling

What’s Inside the Kit

The kit includes 36 printable pages of vintage-style ephemera and collage papers. Whether you’re working on a junk journal, a mixed media piece, or a happy mail bundle, it’s a versatile set made to spark inspiration.

This kit is especially ideal for:

  • Anyone looking for a complete, cohesive kit that captures a vintage eclectic feel in one purchase
  • Those new to junk journaling who aren’t sure where to begin
  • Crafters who feel overwhelmed choosing the “right” papers for a vintage journal
View the Kit on Etsy

How to Use These Printables

There’s no wrong way to junk journal, but here are a few fun ways to use the pieces from this kit:

  • Add layers to your junk journal spreads
  • Make tuck spots, belly bands, and tags
  • Use them in pen pal letters or happy mail
  • Create a themed mini journal using just the kit
  • Print on different papers for texture — I love vellum, kraft, and tea-dyed paper


One page free digital with floral background and black and white photos of women, along with fussy cuts

Try a Freebie Sample

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You can get a coordinating freebie from the Well Loved Vault — my exclusive resource library for newsletter subscribers.

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