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A Junk Journal from Smitten with Shabby is a one-of-a-kind treasure. Each journal, a work of art in itself, is more than bound pages made to admire, inspire, or become a place for your memories to live, breathe, and shine. Each piece is lovingly crafted, brimming with time, care, and imagination, ready to become a part of your life's narrative.

My Latest Journal

Rusty Florals


This beauty is a blend of aged papers, botanical charm, and perfectly imperfect textures. Think rusty tones, vintage florals, lace, layers, and all the grungy goodness you love.

The Flip-Through

Explore My Journal Creations

Handmade with lottsa love, no two are the same.

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Tailored Tapestry

Unlike my usual journals filled with vintage book pages, ephemera, and found materials, this one is almost entirely made with beautiful scrapbook paper and a perfectly tailored tapestry cover. It’s a bit of a departure from my “junkier” style — but I absolutely love how it turned out!

white and black ceramic cup
white and black ceramic cup

Butterflies & Broken Lace

Layers and layers of lace and butterflies adorn this 100 page journal.

I Wanna Know More
a close up of an old fashioned typewriter

The Green Journal

This gold and green beauty is the first journal I have made using the hard cover of an old book. The original fly pages add a special touch.

a close up of an old fashioned typewriter
a room with a desk, chair, lamp and pictures on the wall
a room with a desk, chair, lamp and pictures on the wall

My Biggest Journal Yet


This, the biggest and almost the chunkiest junk journal I have made. It is chock full of pockets, tags, and other embellishments.

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Safety Pin Journal


Using a safety pin to keep my journal closed? The journal was complete and overstuffed as usual. I didn't want to use anything that would cover up the pretty front. I looked at the holes in the eyelet lace...and alas I had an idea. It was something I had never thought of even though I use them all the time in making junk journals - a safety pin. :) I used a big safety pin to pin the two pieces of edge lacing together - and tied a big bow around it. I think it turned out kinda cute.

a close up of an old fashioned typewriter
a room with a desk, chair, lamp and pictures on the wall
a room with a desk, chair, lamp and pictures on the wall

Pink Flying Floral Journal

I don't often stray from black and ivory - this is another attempt at working with color.

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The Lady In Black

I named this journal "The Lady In Black" even though the beautifully dressed woman in the image has seemed to have lost head. :) Something about "The Headless Lady in Black" just didn't work for me - plus it's past Halloween.

a close up of an old fashioned typewriter
a room with a desk, chair, lamp and pictures on the wall
a room with a desk, chair, lamp and pictures on the wall

Soap Box Birthday Journal

This birthday themed junk journal has a hidden spine attached to a cover made from a soap box and old curtain material.

SOLD
a close up of an old fashioned typewriter

Music & Moolah

The first journal I made as a gift.

a close up of an old fashioned typewriter
a room with a desk, chair, lamp and pictures on the wall
a room with a desk, chair, lamp and pictures on the wall

The Little Black Book Journal

Just like the little black dress, everyone needs a little black book journal, especially when it doesn't take more than an old cornbread box.

a close up of an old fashioned typewriter

Lacey Slow Stitched Cover

My second attempt at slow stitch yielded this beautiful journal cover.

a close up of an old fashioned typewriter
a room with a desk, chair, lamp and pictures on the wall
a room with a desk, chair, lamp and pictures on the wall

My Chunkiest Journal Ever

With a cover of paper - literally, this journal, I call "The Dress Journal" was the absolute chunkiest I have made. So overstuffed with goodies, with a mind of it's own - it was difficult to find a way to close it.

a close up of an old fashioned typewriter

Journal In a Box

This cute little journal in a box was made using an old cold medicine box.

a close up of an old fashioned typewriter
a room with a desk, chair, lamp and pictures on the wall
a room with a desk, chair, lamp and pictures on the wall

Two Sisters In Brooklyn


This vintage-inspired Writer’s Junk Journal is designed with storytelling in mind. Named after the beautiful cover photo of two sisters, this journal is a perfect space for journaling your thoughts and memories

a close up of an old fashioned typewriter

Pin On Cover Cluster

This is a real-time flip-through of one of the first journals I made. I was so unsure of it then that I only pinned the cover cluster on. :) I liked it so well, it's been that way since - and I think it's a pretty cool idea. It allows the recipient of the journal to do with it what they wish.

a close up of an old fashioned typewriter
a room with a desk, chair, lamp and pictures on the wall
a room with a desk, chair, lamp and pictures on the wall

Vintage Village

This journal is perfect for memory keeping, creative journaling, or simply admiring the beauty of old-world aesthetics. I’ve carefully selected lace, tea-dyed pages, vintage book pages, and layered embellishments to give it that timeless, heirloom feel.

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