The Sage & Ember autumn junk journal kit is a printable, no-sew fall journal you can make at your kitchen table. Print it, cut it, fold it, glue it. In about an hour you have a chunky 4 x 7 inch journal full of soft sage, peach and ember tones, ready for pressed leaves, recipes and the small moments of the season.
Everything is here: the cover, 16 decorated spreads, 18 sheets of ephemera and a printed set of instructions. You don’t need a sewing needle, an awl or a single YouTube video.
What is inside this printable junk journal kit
- Cover set: outer cover with a 1 inch spine, inside cover lining with an Ex Libris bookplate, belly band, two closure tabs, three spine labels, 12 tab dividers, two bookmarks and a spine hinge strip.
- 16 journal spreads (32 pages): sage damask, peach damask, pressed leaves on handwritten script, a harvest ledger, herbarium specimens, a pumpkin patch, a woodland floor, a country almanac, faded sheet music, botanical wallpaper and more.
- 3 fold-in tuck spots on spreads 11, 12 and 16, so tags slide straight into the page.
- 18 ephemera sheets with 300+ pieces: 14 shipping tags, journaling cards, pockets, a library pocket with date-due cards, fold-up envelopes, postcards, 16 postage stamps, word strips, labels, tickets, a bingo card, photo frames, lace borders, doilies, washi strips, recipe cards, specimen cards, badges and fussy cuts.
- 30 journaling prompt cards for the days the blank page wins.
- 16 Ink Saver spreads. Every journal page again, lighter, with far less ink.
- Start Here pages with illustrated assembly steps, print settings, tips and terms of use.
- A DOCX user guide with a full contents list, troubleshooting and FAQ.
Why crafters choose Sage & Ember
Most fall junk journal kits give you pages and leave you to work out the rest. This one was planned as a whole journal. The pockets fit the pages. The tags fit the pockets. The cover spine is sized for all 16 spreads plus a healthy stack of ephemera.
It also respects your printer. Every file comes in US Letter and A4, and the artwork prints at the same real size in both. Low on ink? Print the Ink Saver pages and nobody will know. Each PDF opens with a clickable contents list, so you can jump straight to the sheet you want instead of scrolling.
The artwork is original and drawn in a vintage botanical style: ferns, maple and oak leaves, acorns, pumpkins in orange, cream and sage, mushrooms, butterflies, moths, sunflowers and mums. The pages carry soft tea stains and toasted edges, yet they print crisp at 300 dpi.
Who this fall junk journal is for
- Beginners who want a first junk journal without learning a stitched binding.
- Experienced makers who want a coordinated autumn set to mix with their stash.
- Gift makers. It turns into a lovely gratitude journal, recipe keeper or Thanksgiving memory book.
- Craft groups, homeschool families and anyone planning a cozy weekend project.
How the no-sew junk journal comes together
- Print at 100% on cardstock. Ephemera works on cardstock or matte paper.
- Cut each spread on the corner crop marks. No measuring.
- Fold each spread in half on the center marks.
- Glue the folded spreads back to back to build the book block.
- Cover it, add the closure tab or belly band, then decorate with tags, pockets and prompts.
The steps are printed inside the kit with small diagrams, and the user guide walks through each one in more detail.
Real ways to use it
- A gratitude journal for November, one prompt card a day.
- A family recipe book for pies, soups and cider, with the recipe cards tucked into pockets.
- A nature journal for leaf walks, using the herbarium pages and specimen cards.
- A handmade gift with the Ex Libris plate filled in and a note sealed in an envelope.
- A slow Sunday craft session with friends. Print one kit each and compare covers.
File formats and printing
- 14 PDF files: 7 for US Letter (8.5 x 11 in) and 7 for A4.
- Printed sheets are landscape, single-sided, 300 dpi, with fonts embedded.
- Finished journal: 4 x 7 inches. The cover measures 9.5 x 7.25 inches open.
- Software: any PDF reader, such as Adobe Acrobat Reader, Preview or a web browser. The user guide opens in Microsoft Word, Google Docs, Pages or LibreOffice.
- Paper: 65 to 110 lb cardstock (176 to 300 gsm) for the pages and cover.
Customizing your journal
Use all 16 spreads for a thick journal or pick favorites for a slim one. Mix full color and Ink Saver pages. Age the edges with a brown ink pad, add lace and twine, or use the tab dividers to build sections like Recipes, Gratitude and Woodland Walks. Money fields on the ledger and receipt pieces are neutral (Amount), so you can write in your own currency.
Digital download
This is an instant digital download. Nothing physical is shipped. Your files are ready right after checkout. Save them to your computer, then print at home or at a local print shop as many times as you like for your own use.
Terms in short: print for yourself and for gifts, and sell finished handmade journals that are your own unique, altered work. Please don’t share, resell or upload the files, and don’t sell the printed pages as a kit or loose ephemera.
Frequently asked questions
Do I need to sew anything?
No. The spreads are folded and glued back to back. Glue and scissors are all you need.
Is this junk journal kit good for beginners?
Yes. The cutting is guided by crop marks, the folds are marked, and the steps are printed inside the kit.
What size is the finished journal?
4 x 7 inches, the same in both the US Letter and A4 versions.
Will it use a lot of ink?
The full-color pages are rich, so the kit includes a lighter Ink Saver version of every spread.
What paper should I use?
Cardstock between 65 and 110 lb for the cover and pages. Matte paper or cardstock for the ephemera.
Can I print it at a copy shop?
Yes. Ask for single-sided prints at 100% scale on cardstock.
Can I sell journals made with these printables?
You can sell finished handmade journals that are your own unique, significantly altered work. You can’t sell the pages on their own, as a kit or as digital files.
Will I receive a physical journal?
No. This is a printable digital download.
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