Where to Find Junk Journal Supplies for Free
When I say junk journaling, I mean it. Like, actual junk. Trash. Leftovers. The stuff you used to toss without thinking twice? Yeah, that’s the good stuff now.
As someone who lives and breathes themed spreads (and snacks), I’ve trained myself to look at everything as a potential background, layer, or vibe-builder. Here's where I personally find the best scraps for my pages:
💨 1. Cannabis Packaging
If you’re in the KushKards world, you know I love a good edible. And those boxes? Exit bags? Labels with funky fonts? They’re GOLD. I always save packaging from joints, pre-rolls, gummies, you name it. Even the stickers they slap on the sides of jars are great for layering.
💌 2. Junk Mail (Seriously!)
I used to toss grocery circulars without a second glance. Now I grab my scissors. Those food pics? Perfect for themed spreads. And don’t even get me started on those fake postage stamps and bold headline fonts—they add such a cool, kitschy texture to your pages.
🍟 3. Eating Out = Instant Scrap Score
If I grab takeout, I’m eyeing that branded napkin, the to-go bag, the wax paper—it all becomes collage-worthy. Fast food wrappers? Backgrounds. Chopstick sleeves? Bookmarks. It’s all up for grabs.
🗞️ 4. Flyers, Mags & News Clippings
That event flyer you didn’t RSVP to? Use it. Old magazines that don’t speak to you? Flip through and cut out letters, textures, and ads. Even newspapers—especially the little local ones—have gems in the typography and article headlines.
✈️ 5. Tickets & Travel Bits
Plane tickets, concert stubs, museum passes, train schedules—all the little paper pieces from moments you lived high and happy? That’s memory gold. These are amazing to build spreads with a nostalgic or personal vibe.
🎟️ 6. Random Stickers
Every freebie sticker you get? Save it. Stickers from dispensaries, businesses, Etsy orders—if it sticks, it can scrap.
🧠 The Key? Start Looking at Life Differently.
You don’t need fancy paper packs or curated ephemera to be a junk journaler. You just need to shift your mindset. Look around you. Look in your bag. Your trash. Your receipts. It’s all material waiting to be given new life.
And once you start collecting, you’ll never see “junk” the same way again.
📦 Want a shortcut?
Try the Gifted, Lifted, and Thrifted Scrap Subscription. Each month, I send out curated scraps from thrifted finds, exclusive KushKards extras, and hand-picked stickers and washi tape. It’s the perfect boost if you’re just starting out—or if your stash needs a refresh.
🔗 Subscribe here and let’s get scrappy together.
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