In a world of digital screens, the Scrap Journal brings us back to the tactile joy of paper. It is uniquely designed for flexibility, bridging the gap between traditional scrapbooking, daily journaling, and artistic “junk journaling”.

Most importantly, it maintains the archival-grade quality and durability Creative Memories is known for, making it more reliable than a typical journal.

Portable Size
The 6.75×10 footprint is perfectly sized for scrap journaling and fits easily into totes, handbags or backpacks for on-the-go memory keeping.

Handcrafted Album Covers
Scrap Journal covers are made with the same high-quality, photo-safe bookcloth material Creative Memories is famous for. They are durable, beautiful, and designed to protect your memories for a lifetime.

Expandable Design
Like our classic 12×12 albums, the Scrap Journal features expandable binding and can accommodate up to three of any combination of our page packs, allowing you to tell the whole story in one album.

Flex-Hinge® Binding
This exclusive feature allows the album to lay flat, making it incredibly easy to view and enjoy your pages for years to come.

Customizable Page Options
Whether you prefer a blank canvas or a guided layout, there is a page style for you. You can fill your journal with:

• Refill Pages: Sturdy pages with reinforced edges that offer a blank canvas for total creative freedom (available in White or Spargo).
• Pocket Pages: Perfect for quick “drop-in” designing and easy rearranging of your stories.
• Photo Sleeves: Great for highlighting those “big” 4×6 moments.

The Approachable Canvas
Because the page size is more compact, “blank page anxiety” is a thing of the past. It’s the perfect size for a quick creative session.

Confidence in Quality
Unlike standard store-bought journals, this system is built with CM’s famous archival-grade materials. You get the trendy, artistic look of a “junk journal” with the peace of mind that your photos and writing are protected by photo-safe, durable materials that won’t fade or yellow over time.

Room to Grow
Your journal can change as your story does. Because you can easily swap or rearrange pages at any time, your project is never set in stone and can evolve along with your memories.

Versatility for Every Story
This format adapts to however you want to tell your story. It works for everything from a daily diary to a creative vision board.

Your Creative Adventure

Think of the Scrap Journal as a place to just have fun. It is perfect for trying out new things like ripping your papers or layering your favorite candid snapshots. It is a great way to document those little everyday moments without feeling like every page has to be a masterpiece.

The Heirloom Recipe Book

Use the Cooked With Love Scrap Journal Kit or your own favorite collection to document cherished recipes. It is a beautiful way to pair photos of finished dishes with the stories of the people who made them. It also makes a thoughtful, handmade gift.

The Focused Project Scrapbook

You can use this system exactly like your traditional 12×12 albums but for the events that don’t need a full-sized scrapbook. It is the perfect scale for stories that stand on their own, like a weekend excursion, a graduation or a vacation that fits perfectly into this smaller format.

The Life in Months Calendar

Use your Scrap Journal as a monthly calendar to track your schedule and then pair those dates with quick photo spreads. It is a fun and low pressure way to look back on those smaller moments you might otherwise forget.

Scrap Journal Templates: Reusable guides for perfect photo and paper placement every time.

Elastic Pen Pouch: An adjustable, wrap-around pouch to keep your favorite tools within reach.

Scrap Journal Stencil: Quickly add calendars and trackers with a built-in bookmark tab.