Creating Cozy Winter Pages in My Junk Journal

There’s something about winter light that makes me want to slow down and reach for paper.

This week I spent a quiet afternoon at my desk layering soft blue tones, old photographs, lace, and little scraps of ephemera into a few cozy winter pages in my junk journal. Nothing fancy or rushed — just gentle collage, texture, and storytelling, one piece at a time.

These spreads feel like winter memories to me… snowy walks, warm tea, and well-loved books stacked nearby.

Handmade winter junk journal page with mixed media vintage collage elements

This winter junk journal tutorial shares simple collage techniques, layered ephemera, and cozy seasonal journaling ideas.

Handmade winter junk journal page featuring a vintage mouse illustration, layered ephemera, lace, and soft blue scrapbook papers in a cozy collage style.
Vintage black and white family photograph stitched into a junk journal page with lace, textured papers, and layered collage details.

Winter paper craft supplies I used

• vintage book pages
• lace and fabric scraps
• printable ephemera
• tags and tickets
• layered collage papers
• glue, thread, and a warm cup of tea

Winter junk journal collage page with a rabbit illustration, moonlit background, snowflake papers, and layered vintage ephemera in soft blue tones.
Handmade junk journal pocket page with layered tags, kraft paper textures, and a winter deer illustration labeled “be still.”
Snowy winter street lamp illustration layered into a junk journal collage with blue papers and vintage ephemera for a cozy nighttime scene.
Snowy winter street lamp illustration layered into a junk journal collage with blue papers and vintage ephemera for a cozy nighttime scene.
Vintage reindeer illustration in a snowy landscape layered into a handmade junk journal page with tags and mixed media paper textures.

Thanks for spending a quiet winter afternoon at the desk with me. I hope these pages inspire you to gather your scraps, make something slow and handmade, and tell a few paper stories of your own.
Thanks for being here, Lisa ~ila and alice xo

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