Inspiration - Smash Journaling
What starts out simple with a
few quotes and some photos can
grow into a smashing hobby.
Smash journaling is a fun,
unique way to journal, but many
people aren’t familiar with it.
Falling somewhere between a
journal and a scrapbook, smash
journaling combines the best
part of both worlds. The best
part? There are no rules. Anything can go into your smash
journal—art, photos, decorating,
quotes, and more.
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There
are no rules.
Anything
can go into
your smash
journal
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When I started keeping a
spiritual journal a few years
ago, I quickly realized I wanted to do much more than just
write. I tend to collect random
things, and as I studied my
Bible, read books, listened to
music, or even scrolled through
Facebook, I often stumbled
across beautiful images, inspiring quotes, meaningful Bible
verses, or something else I
wanted to save. I also realized
that much of what I journaled
was influenced by what I was
reading, listening to, or writing
about during that time.
My smash journal started
with simply printing quotes
or photos and pasting them
into my journal. It grew from
there as I started using colored
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ink, stickers, sticky notes, and
washi tape to organize and
decorate my journal. Now it
has become the place to record
my whole story.
One great thing about using
a smash journal is that you can
make one with anything you
have on hand. Grab a notebook
and whatever craft supplies
you have, and you’re ready to
start. For my personal journal, I
use a Moleskine notebook.
Ready to try your own smash
journal? Grab what you have at
home and start experimenting.
Each journal will be different,
so have fun and play with new
ideas.
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