JUNK JOURNALS
Kessley Lauren
Made from scraps. Filled with surprises. Never exactly the same.
A collection of handmade junk journals created from papers, pieces and treasures that deserved another life. Each one is thoughtfully put together, packed with personality and made for writing, collecting, creating or whatever you decide it becomes.
What exactly is a junk journal?
art notebook, part scrapbook, part creative playground.
Part notebook, part scrapbook, part creative playground.
Kessley Lauren Junk Journals are handmade using a mix of papers, leftover materials and unexpected little details, giving pieces that may otherwise have gone to waste a completely new purpose.
Use yours for journaling, sketching, lists, photos, keepsakes, memories, ideas or make up the rules as you go.
No two are exactly alike. And that's kind of the point.
Choose your journal
You choose the collection. Kessley creates the magic.
This journal is a piece of art to use as you wish. Kessley creates each one of these journals with magazines, scraps, excess from her jewelry business and other elements that would be thrown away.
Included in your journal
1 Mini composition notebook (lined)
2 collaged notebooks (plain + lined)
1 scrap notebook made with scrap paper grom jewelry studio
A clamper or tinsel oversized paperclip
A minimum of 4 surprises (I.E. stickers, folders, cut outs, bookmarksetc)
Journals may include adult themes + language (smoking, gambling etc.) All journals are made to be a surprise. Please allow up to 14 days for journal to be processed.
Your Tortoiseshell Journal will arrive complete with:
One tortoiseshell journal cover
Four notebook inserts
One handmade Clampy
Lots of little surprises tucked inside
Every journal is individually created, so the photos you see are examples of previous designs rather than the exact journal you'll receive.
Jelly Journals are electric! The cover is a see through pouch with a zipper at the top. Pouch will come with confetti.
Your Jelly Journal will include
+1 scrap notebook
+2 collaged notebooks (1 lined)
+ 1 oversized paperclip tinsel closure
These journals are held together with elastic bands where you can easily slip in notebooks or take them out so you can use your journal cover over & over!
Please allow up to 10 business days for your journal to be created. These journals may include adult themes (smoking, gambling etc.)
Your Jelly Journal includes:
One jelly-style journal cover
Three notebook inserts
A paperclip tinsel closure
A few Kessley Lauren touches along the way
Colors, papers and details will vary — your journal will be made in the spirit of the collection while still being completely its own.
A fresh start, without starting over.
When the pages are full, simply replace the notebook insert and keep the cover you love. Our refills are designed to slip neatly into your Kessley notebook, ready for new notes, ideas and everyday moments.
Keep the cover. Refill the pages. Carry on writing.
Notebook Refills
You need a fun notebook! One you will actually reach for! A place to brain dump, record dinner recipes with grocery lists or keep up with all the details of your most recent crime trial or favorite quotes that keep you inspired!
This listing is for
+Mini Compisition notebook
+1 plain paged notebook
These notebooks will be made by Kessley. Please note these books are created individually + intentionally Please allow up to 1 week for design.
These are not your average notebooks! These little gems will be covered with color, personality, and are the perfect size for you to take anywhere with you. These notebooks will also fit in your tortoiseshell + jelly covers.
This listing is for
1 notebook 3.5x 5.5 with lined paper
1 notebook 3.5 x 5.5 with plain paper
Please note each notebook is custom made by Kessley. Allow up to 7 business days for each order to be fulfilled.
3 fun notebooks! If you have lots of ideas, lists and like to have seperate notebooks for everything grab yourself a pack of these. Kessley makes each one intentionally in studio!
This listing is for 3 surprise notebooks. Sizes will vary. The largest will be no larger than 6 x4. Scrap notebooks may be included. Please allow up to 7 business days for these to be made.
A little peek at what's possible...
It started with a pile of paper...
Jewelry making creates scraps. Packaging creates scraps. Life creates a lot of stuff.
And Kessley really, really hates waste.
These journals started as a way to give leftover papers and materials from Kessley Lauren Jewelry another life rather than throwing them away. Then one journal became another... and another... and suddenly people wanted them too.
So here we are.
It's creativity with a little less waste made with the hope that we're leaving a slightly cleaner planet and ocean behind for the next generation.
MORE JOURNALS TO LOVE
Looking for something a little different?
Before my handmade junk journals came to life, I created a collection of journals available on Amazon. If you love putting pen to paper, capturing your thoughts, making lists or simply having a beautiful place to write, there’s even more to explore.
Take a peek at my Amazon journal collection and find one that feels like you.
