Junk journaling is dreadful if you don’t have the right supplies! In this article, I’ll be laying out my must-have junk journaling supplies for 2024. I can’t live without some of these products as they make my journals what they are!
But before we get into the list, we must explain what junk journaling is for new readers!
What is Junk Journaling?
Firstly, junk journaling is a creative, unique, and adaptable form of journaling that involves multimedia. It can include receipts, scraps of paper, pictures, or sheets of your favorite book.
My personal journal has a lot of military memorabilia and hotel receipts. Since I travel so much it’s freeing to see all my history over a page.
In traditional journals, you see a lot of written entries and organizational elements that characterize its use. My Moleskine journals have a lot of structure for project management and overall flow.
More: Why are Moleskine Notebooks so Expensive?
You can see from these really dope TikToks that people use junk journaling to document their lives, express their creativity, and make memories last forever.
(Yes you could just do it on your phone, but this is way more swag.)
Overall, junk journaling is a therapeutic way of journaling with freedom and experimentation. It’s insanely versatile when allowing yourself to incorporate artistic elements.
Now let’s get into my favorite junk journaling supplies for 2024!
Paper and Journals
Paper, paper and paper! When it comes to creating a junk journal the bones matter. Choosing the right paper and binding sets the tone for the WHOLE experience.
In this section, I’ll talk about my favorite paper types and journals that make your canvas spectacular. From Moleskine to Leuchtturm and Fuji to Five Star. This list can’t be beat.
Introducing Moleskine’s Classic Notebook Expanded with its larger size, durable hardcover, and expandable pocket, this notebook is ready to go!
Starting with my favorite notebook of all time. The Moleskine line of products never disappoints and the Moleskine classic notebook is a testament to their quality and craftsmanship.
The paper is silky, weighty, and rugged. And just has that ‘good paper feel’. Now imagine that, but with MORE pages. It’s like a dream I never want to wake up from.
This is actually the same notebook I used to take with me to college! A College Supply List staple.
Ideal for notes, sketches, or detailed plans, it’s a reliable companion for your creativity.
In the world of paper inserts the MUJI Loose Leaf Paper is a diamond in the rough. I love this paper’s quality for its bold lines and cheap nature. This paper is refined and still a great bang for buck option for Academic Weapons.
I can imagine aspiring creatives fawning over this paper, MUJI’s quality completely carried me through AP World History in high school.
Your essential everyday companion. Designed for durability and functionality, this pocket-sized notebook is ready to join you on all your adventures.
I love watching those everyday carry videos in spite of being poor. BUT the filed notes EDC is the notebook for everyone of every price range. This is one of my go-to junk journaling supplies because of the ease of accessibility.
It’s a pocket journal, so being able to dump thoughts and photos in a journal immediately out of my pocket is a sensual experience.
You can’t go anywhere in the journaling space without seeing content including the filed notes brand. And that’s a testament to their brand statement:
I’m not writing it down to remember it later,
I’m writing it down to remember it now.
Writing and Drawing Tools
In the world of junk journaling supplies, your pens and stationery are the most important experience curators. Here are three exceptional companions that I’ve fallen in love with so far:
The ALL TIME GOAT of pens everywhere. If you disagree, you need to try them again.
These pens are more than mere writing instruments; they’re storytellers in their own right. The Pilot G2 Pens have been my ride-or-die, my soulmates, my fated love.
Their fine tips delicately lay down ink that refuses to bleed or feather. From sketching to journaling, these pens have painted my adventures, preserving memories with every new page.
You can’t scroll through TikTok or Youtube without seeing these highlighters. I tried them, I like them. Your turn 🙂
Vibrant, versatile, and vivid—these are the highlighters of the year, Zebra’s Mildliners! Their dual-ended design offers a chisel tip for bold strokes and a fine tip for meticulous detailing.
These pens have been my go-to for adding bursts of color to my journal’s pages. Their blend-ability and aesthetic pastel color range make every entry TikTok worthy.
Be careful though, knockoffs are plentiful so buy them from trusted retailers.
Or click here.
YOU KNOW WHAT RULER THIS IS. This is your teacher’s favorite ruler, the Wescott. This bad boy has seen some shit. But in a good way 🙂
The Wescott Ruler is more than a tool; it’s a small weapon of mass destruction.
The waterproof and wallet-able ruler has accompanied me through countless journaling sessions, offering reliability, and paper-ripping capabilities, it has made me look swag in front of my friends.
From consistent lines and stellar quality, this tool delivers my journal entries to remain organized and tell the test of time.
Conclusion
These junk journaling supplies have built my journal pages from the ground up, each leaving its distinctive mark and contributing to the uniqueness of the whole experience.
