There's no right way to keep a junk journal, and that's the whole point of this book. Written by Sydney-based mixed media artist Martina Calvi, A Year of Junk Journaling gives you 52 weekly prompts to work through at your own pace, whether you're picking up scissors and glue for the first time or you've already got a drawer full of stickers, ticket stubs and paper scraps waiting for a home.
The book is built around Martina's Collect, Reflect, Create method:
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Collect photographs, tickets, packaging, postcards and small keepsakes from everyday life
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Reflect using prompts designed to slow you down and help you notice what's worth remembering
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Create journal pages through collage, paper craft and mixed media, with no pressure to get it "right"
Each prompt is a starting point rather than a strict instruction, so pages can be as simple or as detailed as you like. Along the way you'll experiment with colour, texture and layout, work through that stash of stationery and ephemera you've been saving, and build a habit of creative reflection that lasts the full year.
It's a thoughtful pick for scrapbookers, stationery lovers, memory keepers and anyone who wants an approachable way into mixed media art without a steep learning curve. It also makes a genuinely useful gift for a creative friend, since it comes with its own built-in project for the year ahead.
Details
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Author: Martina Calvi
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Format: Hardback
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Pages: 176
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Dimensions: 245 x 182 x 22 mm
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Weight: 667g