Junk Journal Signature Ideas
If you’ve ever wondered how to make your junk journal pages feel more cohesive or inspiring, this list of signature ideas is here to help! You can use these junk journal signature ideas with any junk journal — there are so many options!
Make sure you scroll to the bottom of the list for a video on using paper scraps in your signatures! Whether you’re creating a themed journal or just exploring your stash, you’ll find fresh ways to bring each signature to life.
🌿 Nature-Inspired Signatures
Botanical Study – Pressed flowers, botanical prints, plant labels, and garden notes.
Woodland Whispers – Leaves, mushrooms, forest animals, and tree textures.
Ocean Drift – Sea glass colors, shells, waves, and watercolor blues.
In the Garden – Seed packets, floral fabrics, and handwritten garden logs. (Love florals? Check out this post!)
📜 Vintage & Nostalgic Signatures
Letters From the Past – Old-style letters, postcards, envelopes, and stamps.
Time Traveler’s Ledger – Vintage maps, clocks, tickets, and travel notes.
Library of Memories – Book pages, library cards, and reading lists.
Attic Treasures – Sepia photos, lace scraps, and aged paper textures.
✨ Whimsical & Fantasy Signatures
Moonlit Dreams – Moons, stars, crystals, and soft celestial tones.
Enchanted Forest – Fairies, mushrooms, and mossy greens.
Steampunk Curiosities – Gears, keys, metallic accents, and Victorian flair. (Belinda Basson is my favorite for steampunk-style art journal ideas!)
Witch’s Almanac – Spells, herbs, potions, and celestial charts.
🎨 Creative Play Signatures
Mixed Media Muse – Paint swatches, collage bits, stitching, and texture paste.
Fabric & Fiber Fun – Fabric pages, ribbon tabs, lace pockets, and stitched edges.
Color Story – Build around a color palette (e.g., “Rust & Rose” or “Midnight Teal”).
Pocket & Tag Party – Every page includes a pocket, tuck, or flip-out element.
💌 Personal or Reflective Signatures
Gratitude Pages – Prompts for thankfulness, notes to self, uplifting quotes.
Journey Journal – Travel logs, reflections, or seasonal entries.
Creative Goals – Vision boards, doodle spaces, and creative affirmations.
Keepsake Stories – Pages dedicated to family, friendship, or a meaningful chapter of life.
You’ve got your list of junk journal signature ideas, so now it’s time to play! Pull out your papers, textures, and bits of ephemera, and start building pages that reflect your story and style. Remember—there’s no wrong way to make art in your journal. If you love ideas like these and want to craft along with me, come join my Patreon community for tutorials, creative prompts, and connection with fellow journal lovers.
