Junk Journal

So, I have a new hobby based off of an old hobby. I recently heard of junk journaling from Deb, a book blogger friend. I am sure I had heard of it before and simply forgotten it. Anyway, she mentioned that she had finished her second junk journal and I was intrigued by the picture she posted.  So, I went researching to see what it was, and then immediately started TWO. Because I am an overachiever like that, LOL!

So, what is a junk journal? While there is not a true definition for it, this is what I found: 

Junk Journal: A book which is often made through found and recycled materials to be used as a way to collect and record memories, thoughts, ideas, and inspiration.

One of the things I love about junk journaling is that you are reusing materials, no need to buy anything (unless you really want to). I found two notebooks I already had in the house, one never used from the dollar tree, and the other with an abandoned project, making it perfect for journal number two, LOL!

Junk journaling is right up my ally! I love pictures and memorabilia. I had small cards, stickers, and things from authors and book buddies that I didn't know what to do with. Now, they are in my book junk journal! I got a few more things in the mail yesterday and will be adding them to my journal, which is so much better than them sitting on my book cart or on a shelf in my closet, they now have a home! It is also a home to bookish quotes and whatever else I think I want to shove (uh hum, I mean put nicely) in there. 

  

 

So, why do I need two. Well, inspiration struck. I have a TON of Bible Study books that I have done over the years. I know I will never go back and read them, nor is it likely that I will do them again. In all the years I have participated in Bible Studies I have only repeated one study. So, I got the idea to go through each one and cut out the parts that were the most meaningful to me and put them in the journal, recycling the rest of the study. I have already been through 8 books. I am excited to be cleaning out the studies and cleaning off my book shelves in the process. And, the bonus, is that I am actually going back through all the Bible Studies again, rereading the highlighted parts. I guess bonus number two is it is less for my children to declutter once I am no longer here. Morbid, I know, but it's also reality.

  

I have had the MOPS bookmark since I lived in Singapore, I don't remember exactly what year I got it, but most likely 2010.

Oh, and in case you are wondering, my old hobby was scrapbooking. I STILL have a ton of stuff from when I was actively doing it because I HOPE to someday at least finish the scrapbooks I started for me kiddos when they were babies. Once I do that, then I can clean all that out.

I am not putting a ton of time or energy into this, but I am thrilled to be able to consolidate things down. I highly recommend reading the original article that I got the definition from. The writer is very artsy and her journals look very creative and pretty. If that intimidates you, don't look, just stick with my basic journaling, LOL! 

Do you do junk journaling? Or scrapbooking? If not, is this something you would be interested in doing? Inquiring minds want to know.

Thanks for stopping by, my friends. Have a blessed day.