02/02/2026
I’ve never really shared this part of my creative life before… but here we go 🤓
This is my 2026 Hobonichi Cousin, and this year I’m using it as a junk journal. A new creative project to play with inspired by the book “A year of junk journaling” by Martina Calvi.
I’ve been on a bit of an anti-brain rot kick lately. Less doom scrolling, more cutting things up and sticking them to paper like a happy little gremlin. Turns out my brain really likes analogue hobbies especially creative ones.
Receipts, wrappers, random thoughts, things I didn’t want to throw away but also didn’t know what to do with (hello growing sticker collection!). There are no rules, no “make it beautiful” pressure. Just observing, collecting, and having a play with scissors and glue.
I’ve kept this habit to myself, but it feels kind of nice to let it out into the world. Consider this my gentle journaling coming-out moment. I have been journaling on and off for years but this is my first junk journal attempt and I am having a blast.
If you’re into paper mess, creative chaos, or hobbies that don’t involve a screen, you’re in good company 🤍
Inspired by
Cover stickers by
Using a midori A5 clear plastic cover purchased from along with my lovely new Pilot Fountain Pen 🥰
Stickers and paper supplies collected over the years and from various sources.
