Postage Stamps
Ephemera
Small, decorative pieces of paper originally used to indicate payment for mail services.
Postage stamps are small, decorative pieces of paper originally used to indicate payment for mail services. In junk journaling, they are repurposed as ephemera and embellishments, valued for their intricate designs, themes, and historical significance. Postage stamps can add a vintage, travel-inspired, or whimsical touch to journal pages.
Techniques
- Layering and Collaging:
- Combine stamps with other ephemera, like book pages or patterned paper, to create layered designs.
- Use stamps as focal points in clusters or backgrounds.
- Inking and Distressing:
- Ink the edges of stamps to blend them into vintage or grungy layouts.
- Layer with other distressed elements for a cohesive aged look.
- Interactive Features:
- Create hidden journaling spaces by attaching stamps to flaps or pockets.
- Use as accents on flip-outs or envelope closures.
- Stamp Collections:
- Use multiple stamps to form thematic borders or repeating patterns on journal pages.
- Customization:
- Print or design your own digital “faux postage stamps” to align with specific themes.
- Add embellishments like glitter or embossing for a personalized touch.
- Eco-Friendly Crafting: Repurpose used stamps from letters, postcards, or packages for sustainable journaling.
Use in Junk Journaling
- Decorative Elements: Use postage stamps to add texture, color, or thematic detail to pages.
- Thematic Design: Select stamps with motifs that align with the journal’s theme, such as nature, travel, or history.
- Layering: Incorporate stamps into collages, clusters, or borders for depth and visual interest.
Repurposed as ephemera and embellishments, valued for their intricate designs, themes, and historical significance.