100+ FREE Printable Junk Journal Stickers

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Last Updated on November 19, 2025 by Dee

There’s something magical about peeling a sticker off its backing and watching your junk journal come alive. Whether you’re creating vintage aesthetic pages or building a scrapbook that tells your story, the right stickers make all the difference.

These free printable junk journal stickers are designed for makers who love that slightly imperfect, wonderfully creative aesthetic. No two journals are the same, and that’s exactly how it should be.

Download the full set of free printable Junk Journal stickers at the end of this post!

What Makes Junk Journal Stickers So Special?

Think of junk journal stickers as tiny pieces of art that help you tell bigger stories. Unlike regular scrapbook stickers, these printables lean into that perfectly imperfect vintage design vibe. They’re meant to look like they’ve been collected over time—weathered edges, faded colors, that nostalgic feel that makes every page feel like a treasure.

You’re not just sticking things on paper. You’re building something that feels alive.

The Sticker Styles You’ll Find Here

Vintage Aesthetic Stickers Printables

Old postage stamps, vintage botanical illustrations, antique labels. These aesthetic scrapbook stickers work beautifully when you want that time-worn look. Layer them with tea-stained paper and handwritten notes for maximum nostalgia.

Digital Scrapbook Stickers

These sticker sheets aesthetic designs work perfectly whether you’re crafting digitally or printing them out. Use them in Procreate, Canva, or print them on sticker paper for physical journals.

Cute Scrapbook Stickers

Not everything needs to be vintage and moody. Sometimes you want florals, butterflies, or whimsical illustrations that just make you smile. Mix these with your vintage pieces for contrast.

Scrapbook Elements & Backgrounds

Beyond individual stickers, you’ll find full scrapbook background pieces—weathered paper textures, vintage frames, decorative borders. These scrapbook elements become the foundation of your pages, giving you a cohesive look without overthinking it.

How to Print Your Junk Journal Stickers

Here’s the thing about printing stickers—you don’t need fancy equipment to get gorgeous results. But having the right supplies definitely helps.

The Printer That Changed Everything

If you’re serious about printables (and let’s be honest, once you start, it’s hard to stop), the Epson EcoTank ET-2800 is a game-changer. No more running out of expensive ink cartridges at the worst possible moment. Just refillable tanks that last forever. Print as many vintage aesthetic stickers printables as you want without that panicky “low ink” warning.

Choosing Your Sticker Paper

You’ve got options here. Matte sticker paper gives you that soft, understated finish—perfect for vintage designs. Glossy sticker paper makes colors pop and gives you that professional look.

Good options to try:

• JOYEZA Premium Printable Vinyl Sticker Paper (matte finish, waterproof)
• Premium Printable Vinyl Sticker Paper (matte or glossy options)
• Printable Sticker Paper for Inkjet Printer (great value pack)

If you prefer cardstock for a sturdier feel, Blick’s cardstock selection has beautiful options that work perfectly with your print stickers for journal.

Cutting Your Stickers

Scissors work just fine. But if you’re making stickers regularly, a good pair of precision scissors makes life easier. The Fiskars scissors from Blick are my personal favorites—they cut clean lines without fighting you.

For super detailed cuts or if you want perfectly uniform sticker sheets aesthetic designs, a cutting mat and craft knife give you that professional edge.

Creative Ways to Use These Journal Stickers

Beyond just sticking them in your journal (though that’s obviously the main event), here are some ideas that might spark something:

Layer Them

Don’t be afraid to overlap stickers, papers, and embellishments. That layered, collage-style look is what makes junk journals so visually rich. Start with a scrapbook background, add vintage design for scrapbook elements, then top with smaller decorative stickers.

Mix Mediums

These printables work beautifully with watercolor. Print your stickers, add loose watercolor washes around them, and watch something magic happen. The combination of precise printed elements and fluid paint creates this gorgeous contrast.

Create Themed Pages

Pick a color palette or aesthetic and build an entire spread around it. Vintage floral stickers with tea-stained pages and aged ephemera. Or go bright and whimsical with cute scrapbook stickers and modern typography.

Phone Cover Stickers

Yeah, these work for more than journals. Print them on waterproof sticker paper and customize your phone case, laptop, water bottle. Instant personality.

Essential Supplies for Your Sticker-Making Kit

If you’re diving into the world of printable stickers (and based on what you’ll find at the end of this post, you probably are), here’s what actually makes a difference:

• Quality Printer: Epson EcoTank ET-2800 for unlimited printing
• Sticker Paper: Grab a variety pack so you can experiment with matte and glossy
• Precision Scissors: Fiskars scissors from Blick are reliable
• Markers for Embellishing: Ohuhu Honolulu markers let you add color and details to your printed stickers
• Card Stock: For backing or creating sturdier sticker sheets
• Clear Laminating Sheets: Optional, but they protect your favorite stickers and make them waterproof
• Storage: Keep your sticker collection organized with small containers or a dedicated binder

Organizing Your Sticker Collection

Once you start printing stickers, you’ll have…a lot of them. Trust me on this.

Store them in clear sleeves or small containers where you can actually see what you have. Nothing’s worse than printing duplicate stickers because you forgot you already made them.

Some people sort by color. Others by theme. Do what makes sense for your brain.

Making Your Junk Journal Truly Yours

The best junk journals aren’t perfect. They’re collections of moments, experiments, and creative impulses that didn’t quite go as planned but ended up looking better than you imagined.

These stickers are just one part of that process. Combine them with your own drawings, photographs, found papers, ticket stubs, dried flowers. The point isn’t to make something Instagram-worthy (though if it happens, cool). The point is to make something that feels like yours.

And if you’re new to junk journaling altogether, check out this DIY junk journal guide to get started. Or grab ideas for essential supplies to build your collection.

Scrapbook Inspo: Ideas to Get You Started

Stuck staring at a blank page? Here’s some scrapbook inspo to jumpstart your creativity:

• Nature Journal: Combine botanical stickers with pressed flowers and field notes
• Travel Pages: Mix vintage postage stickers with maps and ticket stubs
• Memory Keeping: Layer photos with decorative stickers and handwritten captions
• Art Experimentation: Use stickers as starting points for mixed media pages
• Seasonal Spreads: Create themed pages for holidays or changing seasons
• Daily Life: Document ordinary moments with cute stickers and quick notes

The Digital Advantage

These digital scrapbook stickers give you something physical stickers can’t—infinite copies. Print the same design twenty times if you want. Resize them. Recolor them digitally before printing. Test different paper types. Make mistakes without wasting expensive supplies.

And because they’re digital files, you can use them in Procreate or Photoshop for fully digital journals too. Best of both worlds.

Why Printables Beat Store-Bought Every Time

Look, store-bought stickers are fine. But printables let you control everything. The size, the quantity, the paper type, when you need them. No more “I love these stickers but they only come in sets of 3.”

Plus, there’s something satisfying about printing your own supplies. You made this. The whole journal, from the stickers to the pages to the arrangement—it all came from you.

A Quick Note on Quality

Not all printers handle detailed stickers the same way. If your first print looks blurry or the colors seem off, try adjusting your printer settings to “Best Quality” or “High Quality.” Use the actual brand-name ink in your printer (generic cartridges can be inconsistent). And let your prints dry completely before handling them—smudged stickers are sadder than they should be.

Final Thoughts

Junk journaling isn’t about following rules or making something perfect. It’s about collecting, creating, and building something that matters to you. These stickers? They’re tools. Use them however makes sense for your projects.

Layer them thick. Use them sparingly. Combine them with paint, pens, found papers, and whatever else finds its way into your creative space. The only requirement is that you enjoy the process.

And if you mess up? That’s part of the aesthetic. Vintage design for scrapbook never looked perfectly polished anyway.

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Download Your Free Printable Junk Journal Stickers (at the end of this post!)

Ready to start creating? This collection includes 50+ aesthetic scrapbook stickers ranging from vintage ephemera to modern cute designs. Print them on sticker paper, cardstock, or regular paper (just add your own adhesive).

What’s included:

• Vintage botanical illustrations
• Decorative frames and borders
• Floral and nature elements
• Vintage labels
• Whimsical illustrations and cute designs
• Mixed scrapbook elements for layering

Print as many times as you need. Share them with friends. Use them in physical journals, digital projects, or anywhere else your creativity takes you.

Now grab your printer, find that sticker paper, and make something wonderful.