We’ve all had the moment.
You sit down with your journal, pull out your stickers and washi tape, stare at the blank page for 20 minutes… and suddenly forget every creative thought you’ve ever had.
Honestly, one of the hardest parts of junk journaling is simply deciding what to make.
The good news? Your pages do not need to be masterpieces to be beautiful. Some of the best junk journal spreads start with the most random little idea.
So if you’re feeling creatively stuck, here are 20 easy junk journal page ideas to help you use your favourite Japanese stationery, stickers and washi tape — without overthinking it.
1. A “currently loving” page
Create a page filled with:
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Favourite songs
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Snacks
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TV shows
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Drinks
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Hobbies
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Stationery supplies
Add cute flake stickers and pastel washi tape around the edges for an easy layered look.
2. A colour-themed spread
Pick one colour and commit to it.
Examples:
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Pink kawaii page
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Blue sky theme
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Brown vintage journaling
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Yellow lemon spread
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Sakura pink aesthetic
This is a great way to use matching sticker collections.
3. Happy mail tracker
Document:
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Orders you’ve received
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Pen pal mail
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Stationery swaps
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Small business purchases
Bonus points if you stick in packaging pieces or thank you cards you have received.
4. Japanese stationery wishlist
Create a collage of:
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Stickers you want
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Washi tape inspiration
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Dream stationery setups
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Journal ideas
5. “Tiny things that make me happy” page
One of the easiest and nicest pages to make.
Include little daily moments like:
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Good coffee or cafe spots you enjoy
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Sunny weather
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Finding cute stickers
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Finishing a journal spread
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Your pet doing something cute
- Things you see on a walk - such as beautiful Autumn leaves
Simple pages often end up being the most meaningful.
6. A sticker dump page
No planning.
No pressure.
Just grab random stickers and fill a page.
Surprisingly therapeutic and the result is always so fun!
7. Vintage paper layering spread
Layer some vintage papers you have in your stash or perhaps visit some op shops to see if they have any vintage style crafts or old newspapers.
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Old book paper
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Brown paper
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Receipts
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Tags
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Vintage stickers
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Neutral washi tape
Perfect for people who love soft vintage junk journal aesthetics.
8. A travel memory page
Even if it’s just a trip to the next town over.
Add:
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Tickets
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Photos
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Cafe receipts
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Maps
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Packaging
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Small notes
These pages become so special later on.
9. “Things I want to romanticise” page
Think:
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Slow mornings
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Reading more
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Matcha (my personal favourite!)
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Cute stationery
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Gardening
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Writing letters
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Homemade desserts
Add soft Japanese stationery elements and layered stickers for a dreamy look.
10. Washi tape swatch page
So useful and pretty.
Stick down samples of your favourite washi tapes with little notes beside them.
This is also a fun excuse to admire your collection.
11. A mood board spread
Choose a vibe:
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Cozy cafe
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Tokyo stationery shop
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Sakura season
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Cottagecore
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Kawaii pastel
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Minimal neutral journaling
Then build a collage around it using stickers and scrapbook paper.
12. Journal using only one sticker pack
This is challenging and fun.
It also helps you use supplies instead of “saving them for later” forever.
13. A favourite foods page
Tiny food stickers make everything better.
Create pages inspired by:
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Japanese snacks
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Cafe desserts
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Bubble tea
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Bento themes
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Strawberries
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Bread and pastries
Kawaii food journaling is always so fun.
14. “Things I need to hear” scripture page
Write gentle reminders to yourself based on scripture.
Examples:
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Give all your worries and cares to God, for he cares about you." — 1 Peter 5:7
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"Don’t worry about anything; instead, pray about everything. Tell God what you need, and thank him for all he has done." — Philippians 4:6
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"Then Jesus said, 'Come to me, all of you who are weary and carry heavy burdens, and I will give you rest... for I am humble and gentle at heart. And you will find rest for your souls.'" — Matthew 11:28-29
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“Kind words are like honey—sweet to the soul and healthy for the body.” Proverbs 16:24
15. Pen Test & Scribble Page
If you own Japanese pens, chances are you already accidentally do this anyway.
Swatch:
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Pens
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Highlighters
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Markers
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Brush pens
Messy pages can still look beautiful.
16. A Seasonal Spread
Create pages inspired by:
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Autumn leaves
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Spring florals
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Summer fruit
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Rainy weather
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Christmas
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Sakura season
Seasonal journaling is fantastic for using themed stickers and washi tape.
17. A “No Rules” Page
This is important.
Use:
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Clashing colours
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Random paper
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Uneven layering
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Mixed themes
Some of the best junk journal pages happen when you stop trying to make them perfect.
18. Favourite Quotes & Song Lyrics
Add:
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Lyrics
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Book quotes
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Movie lines
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Funny phrases
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Random thoughts
Layering text with Japanese stationery and stickers always looks lovely.
19. A Stationery Collection Page
Document your favourite:
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Washi tapes
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Sticker packs
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Memo pads
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Pens
20. A Simple “Today” Page
One photo.
A few stickers.
A small paragraph.
That’s it.
Not every page needs to be elaborate.
Sometimes the everyday pages become the most treasured ones later on.
Final Thoughts
Junk journaling doesn’t need to be perfect, artistic or deeply meaningful every time you open your journal.
Sometimes creativity starts with simply sticking down one cute sticker and seeing where the page goes from there.
The best thing about junk journaling is that there are no strict rules — just layers, creativity and collecting tiny bits of joy along the way.
And if all else fails:
Start with washi tape.
Washi tape somehow fixes everything.
If you’re looking for cute junk journal supplies, Japanese stationery, stickers and washi tape in Australia, explore our collection at Paper Mochi for kawaii stationery designed to make journaling even more fun.
