Last Updated on May 7, 2025 by Dee
If you’re looking for inspiration for your next junk journaling or mixed media project, you’re going to love this whimsical wildflower-themed spread I created in my watercolor junk journal. Plus grab some of my free watercolor templates at the end!
In this post, I’ll walk you through exactly how I created a layered double-page spread using printable wildflower templates, collage materials, watercolor, and soft vintage textures — all inspired by nature. Whether you’re a beginner or a seasoned journal artist, this tutorial will give you plenty of junk journal ideas to try.
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My Wildflower Watercolor Junk Journal Process (Video Walkthrough)
This wildflower watercolor junk journal spread was created as part of a recent video I shared on my YouTube channel. You can follow along with the full process and see each layer as it comes together:
🎥 Watch the video here:
Watercolor Junk Journal Process ✨ | Creating a Wildflower Double Page Spread
Materials You’ll Need for a Watercolor Junk Journal Spread
To create this dreamy, soft wildflower aesthetic, here’s what I used:
- Whimsical Wildflower Junk Journal Kit (available exclusively on the Artsydee Creations Club via Payhip)
- Printable wildflower & bird templates from my Patreon
- Kraft brown packaging paper (I tore mine from an Amazon parcel!)
- Patterned scrapbook paper
- Washi tape for light adhesion and layering flexibility
- Watercolor paper + soft-toned watercolor palette
- Fine liner for ink detail
- Typewritten quotes (printed and torn by hand)
Step-by-Step Breakdown
1. Lay the Foundation
Start by adhering a piece of patterned scrapbook paper across your journal spread. This becomes the base layer. On top of this, I added torn kraft brown paper, creating contrast and an earthy texture. Washi tape helped me hold everything in place temporarily while I adjusted the layout.
2. Add Torn Watercolor Paper
Next, I layered scraps of watercolor and mixed media paper. I used some of these areas to trace elements from my Patreon templates — delicate wildflowers and a little bird — which I planned to paint later.
3. Paint with Watercolor
Using a muted palette of soft pinks, sage greens, dusty yellows and a touch of blue, I painted wildflowers directly onto the torn paper pieces. This technique gives the spread a hand-touched, vintage-meets-botanical look.
4. Add Details and Quotes
Finally, I placed printed quotes (typed and then torn out by hand) around the spread. These little snippets add a story-like feel and guide the viewer’s eye across the page. A small painted robin on the left-hand side brings the spread to life.
Where to Get Printable Kits and Templates
Looking to recreate something similar?
🧡 Download the Whimsical Wildflower Junk Journal Kit:
Available exclusively to members of the Artsydee Creations Club on Payhip. The kit includes floral illustrations, vintage-style textures, tags, and background papers designed to pair beautifully with mixed media layers.
🎨 Patreon Templates:
As a member of my Patreon community, you get access to exclusive printable templates, traceables, and coloring pages you can use in your junk journals, sketchbooks, or digital creations.
Final Thoughts + Creative Journal Ideas to Try Next
This spread is one of my favourites so far — it came together in that slow, intuitive way that makes journaling feel like self-care. I hope it inspires you to start a page of your own, even if it’s just a tiny corner of a sketchbook or a fold-out in your art journal.
If you give this a try, I’d love to see what you create! Tag me on Instagram or comment below so I can cheer you on.
Until next time, happy journaling and creating 🌿
Dee x
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