Last Updated on September 8, 2025 by Dee
Are you wondering how to import a PDF junk journal kit into Procreate? ✨ In this tutorial, I’ll show you exactly how I take a junk journal kit from my iPad Files and move it into Procreate — using simple screenshot and editing techniques.
Whether you’re new to digital junk journaling or looking for ways to use printable kits creatively, this guide will help you get started. Plus, I’ve included a freebie sampler page you can download and try out right away!
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Watch the Full Video Tutorial
You can follow along step-by-step by watching my YouTube video:
👉 Watch the tutorial on how to import a PDF junk journal kit into Procreate
Why Use Junk Journal Kits in Procreate?
Junk journaling doesn’t have to be limited to scissors, glue, and paper. By importing your PDF junk journal kits into Procreate, you can:
- Create digital junk journal spreads without printing
- Use fussy cuts, tags, and ephemera as digital layers
- Experiment with collages and layouts before committing to print
- Mix traditional and digital journaling for more creative freedom
Procreate is a powerful tool for artists, scrapbookers, and journal lovers — and learning this workflow makes it even more versatile.
How to Import a PDF Junk Journal Kit into Procreate
Here’s the exact method I use in my video tutorial:
- Open your PDF kit in Files (or Books app) on your iPad
Navigate to the folder where you’ve saved your junk journal kit. - Take a screenshot of the page you want to use
(This is the easiest way to bring in pages quickly.) - Edit and crop the screenshot
Remove extra white space so only the page or element remains. - Import into Procreate
Open Procreate, create a new canvas, and insert your cropped screenshot. - Organize in layers
Place different elements (like ephemera, tags, or fussy cuts) on separate layers so you can move and resize them easily.
This process lets you treat your junk journal kit like a digital collage pack, ready for endless creative play.
Free Junk Journal Sampler
Want to try this out with a free kit? 🌸
👉 Download your free sampler page from my Cozy Reflections Junk Journal Kit here: Free Cozy Reflections Sampler
It’s a great way to test this workflow before diving into full kits.
Get the Full Cozy Reflections Junk Journal Kit
If you enjoy the sampler, you can find the complete Cozy Reflections Junk Journal Kit here: Full Kit on Payhip
The kit includes printable pages, tags, labels, and ephemera — all perfect for digital or printed journaling.
Final Thoughts
Learning how to import a PDF junk journal kit into Procreate opens up a whole new world of creativity. You can layer printable ephemera, resize fussy cuts, and build entire journal spreads digitally.
This method is quick, fun, and gives you flexibility to create without using up paper or printer ink — perfect if you love both traditional and digital art.
Grab the Free Printable Autumn Junk Journal Tester Pages from my full kit HERE (below)!
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