Fun Ideas for Book Lovers, Scrapbookers, and Journal Fans

If you're someone who finds joy in getting lost in a book, preserving memories in a scrapbook, or pouring your thoughts into a journal, you're not alone. Bookworms, scrapbookers, and journaling enthusiasts all share one beautiful thing in common: a love for stories.

Whether those stories are written on a page or captured through photos and washi tape, crafting becomes an extension of that storytelling. In this blog, we’ll explore how these hobbies connect, inspire creativity, and bring pure joy. Plus, we’ll share clever ways to combine them into one delightful creative journey.

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Reading unlocks new worlds. Journaling turns thoughts into poetry. Scrapbooking captures life’s most beautiful chapters. Each activity fuels the imagination in a unique way—but when combined, they become a powerful trio of self-expression! Whether you work on one of these projects or all of them, it’s such an exciting experience! 

Activities like journaling and scrapbooking allow you to record your feelings and keep your memories tangible. It’s all a type of escape that gives you peace in the moment and turns into your personal time capsule several years from now. 

Many turn to journaling or scrapbooking for mindfulness. Reading offers a similar escape from stress. When you slow down and focus on a page or any creative project, for that matter, your mind relaxes and your heart fills up.

There’s no wrong way to read a book, design a scrapbook layout, or fill a journal page. These hobbies invite creativity, individuality, and joy. You have free rein of what vibe you’re going for, the words you’re writing, and the designs and photos you’re using. While it’s okay to share these activities with others, doing it on your own is also more than enough. 

Washi tape is an incredibly versatile crafting tool that you can certainly use for cardmaking, but it’s amazing for scrapbookers and journaling enthusiasts too. It’s a kind of low-tack tape that you can use to temporarily adhere something to a surface and take it off with no blemish, but it’s a stunning form of decoration as well! Use it as a border or to decorate a part of your layout! 

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A big (and fun) part of the creative process is being able to choose the supplies you’ll be working with. Be it paper, stamps, dies, or even something like a bookmark, can make your experience even better. These supplies not only bring you joy but also make the process much easier and visually stunning, of course! 

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Just because you’re a scrapbooker, it doesn’t mean you have to confine yourself to the rules or expectations of the typical scrapbooking layouts or techniques. If you do other things like create book journals or make handmade cards, take what you’ve learned there and apply it to whatever project you’re working on! Remember, when it comes to creative activities like journaling and scrapbooking, there are no limits! 

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Sometimes, it can be hard when you want to create something, but all you’re actually doing is staring at a blank page. Creativity block can be a real struggle, but there are ways to overcome it. The best way is to start with a theme in mind. Do you want to make something for a specific occasion? Or maybe you want to go for a theme like a beach trip or a cozy autumn getaway. Get an image in your head, and the rest will follow! 

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The best part of activities like making a scrapbook layout or a book journal is that it’s completely customized to what YOU want it to look like. With that being said, don’t be afraid to customize and use whatever you want. Take a page from the junk journaling method and save some personal things like photos, tickets, stubs, stickers, and other things you come across in daily life. 

It doesn’t matter if you’re documenting a good book after reading it, reflecting in your journal, or making a scrapbook filled with cozy memories, you’re doing something truly meaningful—you’re crafting your story. So grab your favorite scrapbook, line up your washi tape, and let your creativity unfold one page at a time.

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