How To Use Your November 2025 Stationery Box

There’s something extra magical about documenting winter memories—the cozy moments, the tiny adventures, the unexpected joys. Our November Stationery Box was designed with junk journaling in mind, so today we’re walking you through exactly how we used it to create a winter-themed spread packed with texture, color, and all the little keepsakes that make this season special.

Let’s dive in!

Supplies You’ll Need

Before you start crafting, gather these goodies:

• Your November Stationery Box

• Any junk or ephemera you’ve collected from the time period you want to commemorate
  (Think: ticket stubs, notes, tags, packaging, small papers, anything!)

• Glue stick or adhesive

• Pens or markers

• Scissors

Step 1: Create Your Background

Start by grabbing the sticker paper sheet included in your sticker pad. This is one of our favorite hacks—it's basically instant, adorable background paper that’s ready to peel and stick. Lay it across your journal page to create a foundation that feels cohesive and cute without any extra work.

Step 2: Add Your Ephemera Layer

Now the fun begins: bring in the real-life pieces that tell your story.

We added:

• A postcard from a cozy coffee shop

• A recycled gift tag

• A paint chip sample

• A handwritten letter from a friend

• A few printed photos

Arrange your ephemera however feels right—overlapping edges, tucking corners, letting textures peek out. Stick everything down with your glue stick or double-sided tape.

Step 3: Add a Functional Pocket

One of our winter journaling must-haves: sticky pockets.

These are perfect for:

• Tucking in notes

• Saving extra photos

• Holding journaling cards

• Storing little mementos you don’t want to permanently glue down

Add one to your spread wherever you want a bit of interactivity or a place to stash something special.

Step 4: Add Washi Tape Details

Next, grab the scalloped washi tape from this month’s box.
Use it to:

• Create borders

• Layer behind ephemera

• Add a pop of wintery texture

• Frame your pocket or highlight certain moments

The scalloped edge gives everything a soft, delicate look we LOVE for winter spreads.

Step 5: Go Crazy with Stickers

Now it’s time to decorate! Dive into the sticker pad and start adding small accents, icons, winter illustrations, and labels wherever they help balance your layout. Stickers are the magic element that bring your whole spread together.

Cover empty corners, layer them over ephemera, or cluster them around key memories.

Step 6: Add Notes + Personal Details

Finish your spread by jotting down anything you want to remember:

• What you did

• How you felt

• Who you were with

• Little things that made you smile

These handwritten snippets add warmth and meaning—your future self will thank you.

And That’s Your Cozy Winter Spread!

With a few supplies from your November Stationery Box and some collected treasures, you can create a winter journal spread that feels nostalgic, textured, and totally YOU. Every piece you add helps freeze a little moment in time—and that’s what makes junk journaling so special.