r/junkjournals
This is a space dedicated to junk journaling, scrapbooking, and repurposing!
How to think about r/junkjournals
The community is dedicated to junk journaling, a creative practice that involves repurposing materials like paper, fabric, and other found items to create personalized journals. Members share their projects, techniques, and inspiration, making it a vibrant hub for crafters who enjoy combining art with storytelling. The focus on sustainability and creativity sets this community apart, as participants often showcase unique, extravagant designs that reflect their individual styles.
Confidence 4/5
Audience
Participants in this community range from casual crafters to dedicated artists, often skewing towards a predominantly female demographic. Many members are looking for inspiration, tips, and a sense of belonging within a creative space. The vibe is generally supportive and encouraging, with members sharing their successes and challenges in junk journaling, fostering a collaborative atmosphere.
Posting culture
Content that thrives includes tutorials, project showcases, and tips on sourcing materials, while overly promotional posts or those lacking originality tend to receive downvotes. Members appreciate detailed images and engaging descriptions of the creative process. Posting frequency varies, but active engagement is encouraged, with many users regularly sharing updates on their projects and participating in discussions.
Brand engagement notes
Brands looking to engage with this community should focus on authenticity and value rather than overt promotion. Sharing useful content, such as crafting tips or DIY project ideas, can resonate well. Collaborations with community members or sponsoring challenges can also be effective. However, brands should avoid hard-selling products, as members are generally resistant to blatant marketing tactics. Engaging in discussions and showcasing genuine interest in the craft will foster goodwill.
Top keywords
What r/junkjournals talks about
Weighted by how often each term appears in posts and comments, relative to baseline frequency. The largest words are the strongest signals of community focus.
External signals
Where the community looks
Top external domains linked from posts and comments — a quick read on the sources of truth this audience trusts.
Top contributors
Who shapes the conversation
The most active and most-upvoted posters and commenters in this community. Useful when planning outreach or studying a community's tastemakers.
Top posters
By post count
- u/katneedle
- u/princessteegardens
- u/LDodd68
- u/wskraib
- u/workwithcarlamae
- u/meowsabella
- u/rita_taco
- u/Sushisando
- u/mwinslow90
- u/Fabcrafts
- u/natcaps22
- u/Squirelle
- u/pablosowell
- u/Journal-junkiee
- u/putlotioninbasket
- u/AyamaniNaturals
- u/benchmuse
- u/CoolNerdyName
- u/brophette
- u/saulylee
- u/sayhitoyourmom
- u/dillygodspeed
- u/Chiclittlejournal
- u/Etsune
- u/indigosummers
- u/lisavollrath
- u/jo_geez
- u/Nerys54
- u/miaandwendy
- u/Annasdrawingchannel
- u/Hazeltones
- u/lovepetz223
By votes
- u/princessteegardens
- u/katneedle
- u/wskraib
- u/LDodd68
- u/meowsabella
- u/rita_taco
- u/Squirelle
- u/mwinslow90
- u/pablosowell
- u/Sushisando
- u/Journal-junkiee
- u/putlotioninbasket
- u/AyamaniNaturals
- u/benchmuse
- u/CoolNerdyName
- u/brophette
- u/indigosummers
- u/saulylee
- u/sayhitoyourmom
- u/dillygodspeed
- u/Chiclittlejournal
- u/natcaps22
- u/Etsune
- u/Fabcrafts
- u/lisavollrath
- u/jo_geez
- u/workwithcarlamae
- u/Nerys54
- u/miaandwendy
- u/lovepetz223
- u/Annasdrawingchannel
- u/Hazeltones
Top commenters
By comment count
- u/katneedle
- u/lovepetz223
- u/Kasalin_collective
- u/aGlimpseOfZion
- u/princessteegardens
- u/dragons-kitty
- u/oliveskinjournal
- u/justmeSarahBee
- u/howlinbooks
- u/Fabcrafts
- u/LDodd68
- u/aikiakane
- u/Going4Greatness
- u/amyjoystudios
- u/CoolNerdyName
- u/spillledmilk
- u/eighteenpm
- u/sunkissedsandy
- u/AyamaniNaturals
- u/-Miss__Misery-
- u/knotcyan
- u/BatmortaJones
- u/grapelights
- u/everyothernametaken2
- u/Nerys54
- u/saulylee
- u/mwinslow90
- u/chubby_knuckles
- u/goddamnlizardkingg
- u/Grammiette
- u/typhoidtrish
- u/UrbanChili
- u/betweenpants
- u/meleque
- u/Snargleflaggan
- u/lisavollrath
By votes
- u/princessteegardens
- u/katneedle
- u/aikiakane
- u/lovepetz223
- u/aGlimpseOfZion
- u/dragons-kitty
- u/Fabcrafts
- u/oliveskinjournal
- u/Kasalin_collective
- u/justmeSarahBee
- u/goddamnlizardkingg
- u/eighteenpm
- u/Grammiette
- u/howlinbooks
- u/CoolNerdyName
- u/typhoidtrish
- u/UrbanChili
- u/Going4Greatness
- u/amyjoystudios
- u/sunkissedsandy
- u/AyamaniNaturals
- u/BatmortaJones
- u/Nerys54
- u/LDodd68
- u/chubby_knuckles
- u/betweenpants
- u/Snargleflaggan
- u/spillledmilk
- u/-Miss__Misery-
- u/knotcyan
- u/grapelights
- u/everyothernametaken2
- u/saulylee
- u/mwinslow90
- u/meleque
- u/lisavollrath
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FAQ
r/junkjournals — frequently asked questions
Quick facts about this subreddit's size, history, focus, and related communities.
How many subscribers does r/junkjournals have?
r/junkjournals has approximately 61,552 subscribers as of May 27, 2026.
When was r/junkjournals created?
r/junkjournals was created on March 4, 2018 (8 years ago).
What is r/junkjournals about?
The community is dedicated to junk journaling, a creative practice that involves repurposing materials like paper, fabric, and other found items to create personalized journals. Members share their projects, techniques, and inspiration, making it a vibrant hub for crafters who enjoy combining art with storytelling. The focus on sustainability and creativity sets this communi…
What subreddits are similar to r/junkjournals?
Communities similar to r/junkjournals include r/artjournaling, r/scrapbooking, r/journalingisart, r/randomactsofhappymail.
Who are the most active posters on r/junkjournals?
The most frequent posters on r/junkjournals include u/katneedle, u/princessteegardens, u/LDodd68.
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