80’s Inspired Boombox Shaped Mini Album

I was a teen in the 80’s so this totally rad Boombox shaped mini album from Traci really speaks to me! She created a rectangle shaped black acrylic album with rounded corners, adding buttons and a handle on the top with a cover decorated to look like a real boombox with speakers, a tape deck, buttons and more. She used the Totally 80’s collection of products from Simple Stories that has lots of bright pink and teal colors with cool 80’s inspired patterns like black and white check and colorful graphics. There’s also load of fun embellishments like a Walkman, high top sneakers, retro TV, camera, hair spray can and more.

I had huge hair in the 80’s and am embarrassed to admit how much Aquanet hair spray I used!

Traci has included her totally tubular signature flaps and pockets in the album too for some radical interactive elements too.

Visit the Artsy Album blog to learn more about this bodacious mini album project.

-Heather

Looking for scrapbook supplies, we recommend A Cherry on Top.com

Ohhh… this one feels like wrapping yourself in a chunky knit cardigan with a warm drink in hand.

This week’s Freebie Friday – Junk Journal Images is all about Fall. Not summer leftovers. Not mixed seasonal vibes. Just pure, cozy, earthy autumn.

We’ve created a brand new printable sheet filled with grungy pumpkins and torn paper fall tags, designed specifically for junk journaling and layered paper crafts.

If you love distressed textures, muted oranges, faded sage greens, worn paper edges, and that slightly timeworn farmhouse look — this one’s for you.

And yes, it’s completely free to download and print.

Don’t forget to browse our other Freebie Friday junk journal printables too — they’re designed to mix beautifully across seasons.

What’s Included in This Fall Junk Journal Sheet

This printable A4 sheet features:

Distressed watercolor pumpkins in earthy tones
• Layered stacked pumpkin clusters
• Soft sage and muted orange varieties
• Maple leaves and acorns
• Torn paper banner strips
• Grungy fall quote tags
• Rustic autumn sentiment strips

Phrases include:

Crisp Fall Days
• Pumpkin Patch
• It’s Fall Y’all
• Autumn
• Gather
• Blessed

All designed with lightly worn edges and aged paper texture inside each piece — but printed on a clean white background for easy home printing and cutting.

Nothing overlaps. Nothing touches. Every piece has clear borders so your readers can trim neatly.

Why Grungy Pumpkins Work So Well in Junk Journals

Fall pages are made for texture.

These pumpkins aren’t flat clipart. They have depth, slight distressing, and that vintage watercolor feel that makes them layer beautifully with:

Kraft paper
• Tea-stained pages
• Ledger sheets
• Burlap textures
• Twine and lace

They instantly give your journal that collected-over-time aesthetic.

And because the colors lean into muted burnt orange, creamy ivory, and soft sage, they won’t overpower your page.

How to Use These Fall Printables in Your Junk Journal

Here are a few easy ideas to get you started:

1. Create a Cozy Autumn Cluster

Layer a torn paper tag.
Tuck a pumpkin slightly behind it.
Add a small leaf or acorn piece.
Staple the corner.

Instant seasonal focal point.

2. Make a Fall Pocket Page

Glue down a larger pumpkin image as a base.
Add a torn “Crisp Fall Days” strip across the middle.
Create a small pocket underneath for journaling cards.

3. Add Depth With Torn Paper Tags

The ripped-edge tag designs look beautiful when:

Lightly inked around the edges
• Slightly crumpled before gluing
• Layered over neutral backgrounds

It gives that authentic, vintage harvest feel.

4. Use as Planner Embellishments

These work beautifully in:

Fall gratitude journals
• October memory spreads
• Thanksgiving planning pages
• Seasonal scrapbooks

Printing Tips for Best Results

This sheet is formatted for A4 paper (210mm x 297mm).

For best results:

Print at 100% scale
• Use high quality print setting
• Matte paper enhances the distressed look
• Light cardstock makes sturdier tags
• Printable sticker paper is perfect for layering

If you want even more texture, lightly distress the edges with brown ink before gluing.

Why We Love Fall Junk Journaling

There’s something about autumn that feels reflective.

Slower mornings.
Cooler air.
Gathering seasons.
A shift into gratitude.

Fall junk journaling gives you space to document:

Seasonal baking days
• Family gatherings
• Backyard bonfires
• Pumpkin patch visits
• Cozy quiet afternoons

And even if it’s just layering pumpkins onto a blank page, it still feels like capturing a moment.

Keep Collecting Freebie Friday Printables

This Grungy Pumpkins & Fall Tags sheet is part of our ongoing Freebie Friday – Junk Journal Images series.

Each week we release a brand new printable designed for layering, storytelling, and creative play.

Have you read?