31 Day Junk Journal Challenge: Day 12- Old Ticket Stubs

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 Junk Journal Challenge: Use Old Ticket Stubs

Ticket stubs are more than just memorabilia—they are tangible reminders of special moments, experiences, and milestones in your life. Whether it’s a concert you’ll never forget, a movie that moved you, or a travel adventure that changed you, ticket stubs hold the memories of those moments. This junk journal challenge is all about collecting your ticket stubs (or any other types of small, ticket-like ephemera) and turning them into a meaningful page in your journal.

Adding ticket stubs to your junk journal allows you to preserve the nostalgia and significance of past events, while also creating a creative, visually interesting page. You can embellish the stubs with photos, journaling, and other memorabilia to create a multi-dimensional piece that tells a story about that specific time in your life.

Why Use Ticket Stubs in Your Junk Journal?

  1. Memory Preservation: Ticket stubs often represent some of our most cherished memories—whether it’s a date night, a family outing, or a solo adventure. By adding them to your journal, you’re preserving those memories in a creative and meaningful way.

  2. Personal Connection: Each ticket stub represents a personal story. Whether it's the feeling of anticipation before a concert or the excitement of seeing a new movie, ticket stubs allow you to recall those emotions and relive those moments.

  3. Creative Exploration: Ticket stubs come in many shapes, colors, and designs, providing a unique and dynamic visual element to your junk journal pages. The various fonts, images, and textures of the stubs can inspire the overall layout and aesthetic of your journal spread.

  4. Storytelling: Each ticket tells a story. From the event itself to who you were with, where you were, and how you felt—ticket stubs offer a starting point for deeper storytelling within your journal pages.

How to Use Ticket Stubs in Your Junk Journal

1. Create a Memory Page

Designate an entire page to one event or experience. Start by attaching the ticket stub to the page and building your design around it. This could be a celebration of a concert, movie night, or a special trip.

Ideas:

  • Centerpiece: Place the ticket stub in the center of the page and build around it. Add photos from the event, like a picture from the concert or a selfie at the theater.
  • Ticket Timeline: If you’ve kept ticket stubs from multiple events over a period of time (say, a summer or year), you can create a timeline or series of pages in your journal that trace the highlights of your journey through ticket stubs.

2. Write About the Experience

Ticket stubs often symbolize more than just the event; they carry with them the emotions and memories that went along with it. Use your ticket stub as a prompt for journaling. Write about what made that event significant, what you wore, how you felt, and any other details that made the experience memorable.

Ideas for Journaling:

  • Feelings & Reflections: Write about how you felt during the event. Were you nervous, excited, or overwhelmed? Did you meet someone special? Were there unexpected moments or surprises?
  • Personal Details: Include details about the day—where you ate before the event, who you went with, what you wore, or funny moments that happened leading up to or during the event.
  • Event Significance: Why was the event meaningful? Did it mark an important life event, like a milestone birthday or a life-changing concert? Reflect on its importance and how it shaped your memories.

3. Layering and Collaging Around the Ticket Stub

Ticket stubs are perfect for layering with other ephemera, like concert flyers, travel brochures, postcards, or event programs. You can create a beautiful, collage-like spread that combines multiple elements from the same experience.

Ideas for Collage:

  • Ticket and Photos: Pair your ticket with photos from the event. If it’s a concert, include a photo of the stage, a selfie, or a picture of the crowd. For a travel ticket, include a scenic photo from the destination.
  • Ephemera from the Event: Add elements like a program, flyer, or map from the event. For instance, if you attended a play or concert, include a copy of the show’s program next to your ticket. This helps round out the story and adds more depth to the page.
  • Ticket Stubs as Borders: Instead of placing the ticket stub in the center, try layering them along the edges of your page to create a border or frame for the rest of your design.

4. Add Decorative Elements

Ticket stubs are often beautifully designed, but you can still enhance their visual impact by adding stickers, stamps, washi tape, or embellishments that complement the theme of your event.

Ideas for Decoration:

  • Washi Tape: Use washi tape that matches the theme of the event. For a concert, you could use music note washi tape. For a movie, try using tape with film reels or cinema-related patterns.
  • Stamps: Use rubber stamps or ink pads to create a layered, textured look on your page. You can add images of things related to the event, like instruments for a concert or tickets for a travel journal.
  • Ephemera: Layer some additional ticket-like ephemera around the main ticket, like small journaling tags, entry wristbands, or mini ticket stubs that you may have from other smaller events (like a food or market event).

5. Create a Travel Memory Page

If the ticket stub is from a travel-related event—like a plane, train, or bus ticket—use it to document your travels. Pair it with other travel-related items such as postcards, boarding passes, and even small items you picked up on your trip.

Ideas for Travel Tickets:

  • Scenic Photos: Add scenic photos from the trip to complement the ticket stub.
  • Location Stickers: Add location stickers, maps, or stamps to enhance the travel theme.
  • Postcards & Receipts: Include any other small pieces of memorabilia like postcards, local receipts, or even souvenirs that complement the story behind your travel experience.

6. Create a Themed Spread Around the Event

You can make your journal page around the event or place the ticket stub in a specific section dedicated to that theme. For example, you could create a section for concerts, travel, movies, or sporting events.

Ideas for Themed Pages:

  • Music Concerts: For music-related tickets, create a concert-themed page filled with musical notes, instrument drawings, or quotes from the artist or band.
  • Sports Events: If it’s a ticket for a sporting event, create a sports page with team logos, quotes from players, or sports-related memorabilia.
  • Special Occasions: Use the ticket as part of a page that marks a significant life event, like a wedding or milestone birthday celebration.

Tips for Using Ticket Stubs in Your Junk Journal:

  1. Secure the Ticket: If you want to keep the ticket intact, use glue or double-sided tape sparingly, and avoid covering too much of the ticket. Consider mounting it on a piece of cardstock first to ensure it stays secure while allowing the design to flow around it.

  2. Contrast and Complement: Choose background papers or embellishments that contrast with the ticket stub. If the ticket has bold colors or text, try pairing it with more neutral tones for balance. If the ticket is muted or vintage, you can add pops of color to highlight it.

  3. Add Layers: Don't be afraid to layer ticket stubs over each other, or use smaller ephemera pieces (like mini tickets, stamps, or journaling cards) alongside your main ticket to create visual depth.

  4. Write with Purpose: Make your journaling meaningful. Instead of just describing the event, include how it made you feel or why it was important to you. Ask yourself questions: Did this event change your perspective? What did you learn? What makes this event stand out in your memory?

Final Thoughts

Ticket stubs are more than just a piece of paper—they are an entryway into the memories and emotions tied to events in your life. By incorporating them into your junk journal, you are not just saving a physical object, but also capturing the feelings, stories, and details that made that experience special. With creative layouts, journaling, and decoration, your ticket stubs will tell the story of a lifetime filled with adventures, laughter, and unforgettable moments.

To start your junk journal adventure head here!


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