Pressed Botanicals- A September Junk Journal Spread

September arrives like a hush in the trees. The air turns crisp, the light slants differently, and the forest begins to exhale its final bloom. In this post, I’m sharing a journal spread created with real pressed botanicals—each leaf, petal, and pinecone a small spell of memory—layered with vintage ephemera, torn pages, and that sweet sense of seasonal melancholy I crave this time of year.

This is not just a craft project. It’s a moment captured in paper.

This isn’t a traditional nature journal, nor is it meant to be. It’s a place where memory and mystery meet. Where pressed flora becomes ephemera. Where seasons leave a trace. It’s a little bit mystical, a little bit wistful, and unapologetically handmade.

If you’re someone who feels the shift in seasons deeply—who watches the leaves fall like a countdown to something darker and cozier—I hope this inspires you to gather, press, and preserve.

Please come and join me for a quick DIY video and start gluing some cherished leaves into your journal.

Come join me on YouTube! I would love to have you there :) Hugs, Lisa xo