Last Updated on March 14, 2025 by Dee
Summer is the perfect time to get creative with your junk journaling! Whether you’re documenting sunny adventures, nature walks, or cozy creative time indoors, these 31 summer-themed junk journal pages will inspire you to bring new energy into your journaling.
🌿 And the best part? I’m giving away a set of free printable vintage junk journal pages for summer to help you get started! Download them below and keep reading for more summer junk journal ideas and ways to use your pages creatively. 📥 Download Your Free Summer Junk Journal Printables and the end of this post!
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31+ Vintage Junk Journal Pages for Summer
(Grab the full PDF at the end of this post!)
What is a Summer Junk Journal?
A summer junk journal is a creative way to document your favorite summer memories, ideas, and inspirations. You can use it to:
✔ Collect and collage pressed flowers, tickets, maps, and summer memorabilia
✔ Write reflections, lists, or even doodle sunny day adventures
✔ Use vintage printables to create layered, textured pages
✔ Experiment with mixed media—think watercolor, stamps, and ephemera
The beauty of junk journaling is that there are no rules! It’s all about layering, playing with textures, and making something uniquely yours.
31 Junk Journal Page Ideas for Summer
If you’re looking for junk journal inspiration, here are 31 summer page ideas to fill your journal with creativity all season long!
🌞 Nature & Adventure Themes
- Pressed flower pages – glue down real flowers or use floral printables.
- Botanical sketch pages – draw or trace summer plants and herbs.
- Beachcombing treasures – add photos, sea glass, or shell rubbings.
- Vintage travel maps – cut out and collage map sections for a travel vibe.
- Hiking & nature walk journal – document trails and discoveries.
🏕️ Cozy Summer Memories
- Summer bucket list – list out fun summer goals!
- Picnic journaling – document a favorite picnic with doodles and photos.
- Road trip journaling – add tickets, gas station receipts, or quick sketches.
- Lemonade stand nostalgia – add handwritten recipes or summer quotes.
- Campfire reflections – journal about cozy summer nights under the stars.
✨ Creative Mixed Media Pages
- Layered vintage printables – use free vintage ephemera for a unique touch.
- Watercolor backgrounds – create soft, dreamy color washes.
- Hand-lettered summer quotes – add positivity to your pages.
- Magazine cut-out collage – mix words, textures, and patterns.
- DIY stickers & stamps – use my free printables to create embellishments!
📜 Vintage & Aesthetic Themes
- Retro postcards & travel labels – glue in vintage travel illustrations.
- Antique-inspired scrapbook pages – mix lace, doilies, and parchment.
- Journaling on vellum – layer printed vellum for a translucent effect.
- Tea-stained pages – create aged backgrounds for a vintage feel.
- Old book pages + watercolor – add new life to vintage texts.
📖 Personal Storytelling & Reflection
- Summer mood board – collage images that capture the essence of summer.
- Favorite summer memories list – reflect on past summers.
- Daily gratitude page – write something positive each day.
- Dream journal – summer dreams and creative ideas.
- Mini envelope pockets – tuck in secret notes or memorabilia.
✂️ Interactive & DIY Elements
- Fold-out pages & hidden notes – create lift-the-flap elements!
- Paper weaving with vintage scraps – adds amazing texture.
- Torn edges & ink distressing – for an authentic antique feel.
- Handmade tags & bookmarks – layer lace, twine, and prints.
- Stitched pages – sew elements together for a textured look.
- Polaroid-style memory keeping – print and add summer snapshots!
How to Use These Free Summer Junk Journal Printables
I’ve created a gorgeous collection of free vintage-inspired summer printables that you can use in so many ways!
🖨️ Print them on:
✔ Standard paper (for collaging)
✔ Vellum or tracing paper (for layering effects)
✔ Sticker paper (for DIY embellishments)
✂️ Use them to:
✔ Create backgrounds for your journal spreads
✔ Cut out individual elements for layering
✔ Make decorative tags, pockets, or flip-out sections
✔ Use as journaling spots for handwritten memories
📥 [Download Your Free Summer Junk Journal Printables] (PDF link here)
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