Making a fall junk journal is simple: choose a warm autumn base, gather seasonal papers and cut-outs, and layer them into cozy spreads with a consistent palette. You can build one from printable supplies or start from a ready-made autumn book so everything coordinates. This step-by-step guide walks you through making your first fall journal, from choosing a theme to finishing a spread.
What is a fall junk journal?
A fall junk journal is a journal built around the look of autumn — warm colors, leaves, pumpkins, mushrooms, and cozy woodland imagery. It uses the same techniques as any junk journal, with a seasonal palette and elements. For the full picture of styles and ideas, see our fall junk journal ideas guide. (New to journaling in general? Start with our beginner's guide.)
What you need for a fall junk journal
- A base — a blank book, or a ready-made autumn book from the Fall & Halloween Series that supplies coordinated pages and elements.
- Seasonal papers and cut-outs — warm-toned Whimsy Papers and autumn Fussy Cuts.
- Adhesive, scissors, and a pen — the usual basics.
How to make a fall junk journal, step by step
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Pick your fall theme. Autumn has several moods — choose one so your journal feels cohesive:
- Vintage and aged → Vintage Fall Cut & Collage Book
- Soft and pastel → Pastel Autumn Cut & Collage Book
- Whimsical and storybook → Whimsical Fall Cut & Collage Book or Fantasy Autumn Cut & Collage Book
- Harvest and pumpkins → Fairytale Pumpkin Harvest Cut & Collage Book
- Layered mixed media → Fall Mixed Media Cut & Collage Book
- Set your base pages. Use your book's pages, or glue warm-toned papers as backgrounds.
- Add background layers. Start each spread with a patterned or aged paper in your fall palette.
- Layer in autumn cut-outs. Cut and arrange leaves, pumpkins, and botanicals before gluing. See how to fussy cut printables by hand for clean cuts, and junk journal ephemera for element ideas.
- Add pockets and tucks. Tuck tags and cards into a pocket for interactivity.
- Journal. Write a seasonal note, a gratitude list, or a memory to finish the spread.
Tips for a cohesive fall journal
- Keep to the autumn palette — rust, mustard, deep red, brown, cream, and muted green.
- Age your edges with brown ink to tie a spread together.
- Start from a themed book if you want everything to coordinate automatically.
- Work in spreads, finishing one two-page layout at a time.
Shop the supplies
Ready-made autumn books (each themed so a whole journal coordinates):
- Vintage Fall Cut & Collage Book
- Pastel Autumn Cut & Collage Book
- Whimsical Fall Cut & Collage Book
- Fairytale Pumpkin Harvest Cut & Collage Book
- October Muse Cut & Collage Book
- Browse all → Fall & Halloween Series
Plus digital supplies: Fussy Cuts, Whimsy Papers, Cliparts.
Frequently asked questions
How do you make a fall junk journal? Choose an autumn theme and palette, set warm-toned base pages, layer in seasonal cut-outs like leaves and pumpkins, add pockets, and finish with journaling.
What do I need for a fall junk journal? A base book or pages, warm autumn papers and cut-outs, adhesive, scissors, and a pen. A ready-made autumn book supplies pages and elements in one.
What colors should a fall journal use? Rust, mustard, deep red, warm brown, cream, and muted greens.
Do I need a themed book, or can I use printables? Either works. A themed book coordinates automatically; printables let you mix and reprint. Many crafters use both.
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