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Basic sewing techniques or even washi tape can be used to hold your sections in place.

The core of your journal consists of "signatures"—sections of folded paper bound together. Basic sewing techniques or even washi tape can

Collect junk mail, receipts (store them carefully to prevent fading ), old greeting cards, and magazines. Check local thrift stores, free little libraries, and

Check local thrift stores, free little libraries, and hardware stores for wallpaper or paint sample cards. 2. Prepare the Foundation Use an awl (or a detail knife if

You can use a dedicated fabric-covered cover or repurpose a composition notebook.

Use an awl (or a detail knife if necessary) to make binding holes through the center fold of your signatures and the spine of your cover.

Cut your collected papers into sizes slightly smaller than your cover and fold them in half. Different sizes are encouraged as they add to the "junky" aesthetic.