A cozy, inclusive, creative space to gather, share, relax and do art stuff together.
This Month’s Projects
Ongoing Project: Tag Journal
May’s addition to the Tag Journal, for those who are participating (optional)
- A link to the May printable: https://ko-fi.com/s/64d96610ba
- Supply list (please bring):
- Scissors
- Craft Glue, PVA glue, or fabric glue + glue stick
- Fabric strips (Lindy & Rhys will have these)
- String or yarn for closure
- Ink pad & dauber (optional, for “distressing” your tags)
- Ruler
- Craft mat or other table covering
Video tutorials for the Tag Journal Project: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLQY8RKMpng7dOxmrTcWmoXJVzf6xERmYj&si=IYcnwOvHQd_J11pL
Additional mini projects
May 6, 2026 mini project: Making another kind of hidden paperclip that’s suitable for a “mass make”
May 26, 2026 mini projects & free printables:
| Easy double pockets using book pages Video tutorial by The Paper Outpost What to bring: – Ruler, if you have one (flat are best; we’ll be using them for tearing) – A craft mat or table covering – Scissors & glue (bring to every meeting) – Any words, phrases & ephemera you have on hand, to decorate and put in the pockets (we will also have some to share) – Fine tip marker- to add faux stitching to the edges (optional) – Distress ink pad & dauber (optional) – Your journal and/or idea book |  |
| Finish Tiny TP roll boxes (those who started them last month) |  |
| Free Printable Click the link to access the free printable in our Ko-Fi shop. No code required. William Morris style journal tags | |
Upcoming Meetings & Projects
Mark your calendars!
- May 26, 2026
- Columbiana Public Library, Salchow Room (note the change of room for this meeting)
- 6-7:30pm
- Mini Project: Easy Double Pocket From A Book Page
- Thursday, June 11, 2026
- Columbiana Public Library, Mowen Room
- 6-7:30pm
- Project: TBA
- Tuesday, June 30 , 2026
- Columbiana Public Library, Mowen Room
- 6-7:30pm
- Project TBA
- Tuesday July 7, 2026
- Columbiana Public Library, Salchow Room
- 6-7:30pm
- Project TBA
- Tuesday, July 14, 2026
- Columbiana Public Library, Salchow Room
- 6-7:30pm
- Project: TBA
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Members who choose this option receive printed project materials that we will prepare ahead of time for club meetings. This can make participating much easier and more relaxing, especially for beginners or anyone who prefers not to print at home.
The club itself remains completely free to attend, and members are always welcome to print and bring their own materials if they prefer. The library also offers printing; you can ask someone at the front desk for help and information and they’ll be glad to help you.
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Creative Contribution Projects
At Junk Journal Club, we understand that not everyone enjoys the same type of creative activity every time they attend.
Some members love detailed projects, while others may prefer something simpler, more repetitive, more relaxing, or lower-pressure — and all of those approaches are equally welcome here. 💜
Because of this, we offer optional Creative Contribution Projects during club meetings.
These are simple, calming, beginner-friendly activities that members may choose instead of the main monthly project at any time.
Examples might include:
- decorating tags
- stamping papers
- creating collage backgrounds
- assembling paper clusters
- fussy cutting
- punching shapes out of paper scraps
- making simple embellishments
- preparing ephemera for future projects
Creative Contribution Projects are designed to be:
- relaxing
- flexible
- low-pressure
- accessible for different comfort and skill levels
- enjoyable for members who prefer repetitive or simplified creative tasks
Members are always welcome to:
- keep what they create
- share some or all of their creations in our community ephemera box
- work at their own pace
- participate however feels most comfortable
The community ephemera box allows members to share handmade tags, embellishments, papers, and creative bits with one another, helping us build a collaborative and encouraging creative environment together.
There is never any pressure to contribute items to the box — sharing is completely optional.
Most importantly, there is no “right” way to participate in Junk Journal Club. Whether you’re creating detailed journal pages, quietly collaging tags, organizing scraps, or simply enjoying the creative atmosphere, you belong here. 💜
Our FREE Junk Journal Club is a casual get-together designed for folks who want more time to work on their journals between workshops. These sessions may be less structured and more community-driven—think of it as a creative hangout where we bring our journals, swap ideas, share supplies, and enjoy some good company.
Whether you’re brand new to junk journaling or an old pro, you’re welcome to join us! These gatherings are free to attend, though we ask that participants bring their own basic supplies (see suggested list below). It’s a great way to stay inspired, meet like-minded crafters, and make progress on your journal in a supportive, relaxed setting.
We’ll bring some tools and a stash of goodies to share, but the heart of these clubs is participation and connection. No pressure, no expectations—just time to relax, create, and connect.
Even if you’re not local to us, this page might inspire you to start a club of your own in your area. Community journaling is for everyone!
Suggested Supplies for Junk Journal Club Meetings
Basic Essentials:
- Blank Junk Journal, altered book, or whatever project you’re working on
- A good glue stick (permanent preferred, acid-free recommended)
- Craft glue, such as Aleene’s Tacky Glue, Art Glitter Glue, Bearly Art Glue, Tombow glue with the blue cap, or an archival PVA glue (acid-free recommended). Regular Elmer’s school glue will work in a pinch, but it may cause your paper to pucker and will be slow to dry.
- Fabric glue
- A willingness to make mistakes 🙂
- A junk mail catalog or something similar that you can use as a “glue book.” You’ll use this as something to put under the pieces you’re gluing so you don’t get glue all over your work surface.
- Scissors – they don’t have to be expensive, but try to get some that don’t hurt your hand because you’ll be using them a lot. We also recommend carrying a pair of dedicated fabric scissors in your kit – helpful but optional
- Craft knife or box cutter (*OR you can use scissors instead, this is just faster for some projects and will give you a straighter line)
- Cutting mat (12″ x 18″ recommended) REQUIRED IF CUTTING WITH CRAFT KNIFE OR BOX CUTTER
- Pen and pencil
- Permanent marker
- Ruler
- Assorted paper, if working on your own project
- Assorted fabric scraps, lace, ribbon
- Tote bag & pencil case(s) for organizing tools & materials
- PAPER! Old book pages, thrifted scrapbook paper, junk mail, envelopes, ephemera etc
Optional But Helpful Tools:
- Bone folder (for folding/creasing)
- Black and/or brown ink pad & daubers (optional, for distressing edges)
- Paper trimmer (if you have one)
- Hole punches (standard or fancy designs)
- Stapler with extra staples or tiny attacher
- Washi tape or decorative tape
- Your Idea Book
- Eyelet kit
- Bookbinding kit (waxed cord, awls, large needle)
- Rubber stamps and ink pads
- Stencils
- Stickers
- Die cuts
- String, yarn, embroidery floss
- Watercolor paints & brushes
- Acrylic craft paints and brushes (a spatter of black or white paint can really add something special to your design)
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