Lowkey obsessed with neutrals right now. Neutral layouts are soft, stylish, ethereal and beautiful. So underrated! These 25 neutral scrapbook ideas and junk journal layouts prove you don’t need loud colors to make a jawdroppingly gorgeous page. If you’re into calm tones, texture layering, and that effortlessly put-together look, this one’s for you.
This post features 25 Soothing Neutral Scrapbook Ideas & Junk Journal Layouts with some amazing neutral scrapbook pages and scrapbook layouts.These pages highlight just how amazing neutrals can be, with every shade, tone, and vibe. These are sure to get your creative juices flowing!
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25 Soothing Neutral Scrapbook Ideas & Junk Journal Layouts
If soft tones, clean layers, and cozy vibes are your thing, you’re gonna love this post.
Neutral scrapbook ideas don’t mean plain or boring—they’re calm, elevated, and totally timeless. Regardless if you are into junk journal pages or a full scrapbook layout, this is the kind of project that pairs perfectly with your favorite playlist and a warm mug of something good.
I know a lot of folks love bright colors, but there’s something so beautiful about soft neutral colors. Try layering ticket stubs and handwritten notes on a dreamy black background with some white photos and delicate washi tape. Add in your favorite design elements and it becomes a little love letter to your own life. These ideas let your favorite memories take center stage – no distractions, just you and your creativity.
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A scrapbook is usually built around photos, memories, and keepsakes, often with a more organized, album-style look—like many of the neutral scrapbook layouts in this post. Junk journals are all about freedom and fun! They don’t have to include photos and often use found papers, ticket stubs, and layered textures. If you want to see the difference in action, just scroll through the neutral page ideas right here for inspiration! We also have a post giving examples of the difference. Check it out here!
Color-themed scrapbook pages are layouts built around a single color or a specific color palette, like the soothing neutrals featured in this post. Instead of mixing every shade in your stash, you focus on using different tones, textures, and embellishments all in the same color family. This creates a cohesive, modern look and makes your pages feel extra put-together. Want examples? Just scroll through the neutral scrapbook and junk journal layouts in this post for instant inspiration!
Absolutely! Layering different shades, tints, and textures of one color gives your page so much depth and interest. All of the neutral scrapbook ideas in this post use a mix of creams, tans, whites, and beiges and are proof that monochrome is anything but boring.
You can use patterned papers, stickers, washi tape, die-cuts, or embellishments, all in your chosen color! This post is full of examples using soft neutrals, textured layers, and simple accents to make the theme pop. Try mixing and matching supplies to keep things creative and personal. You can see that these layouts can be minimal, or very detailed and involved. We love them all!
25 Soothing Neutral Scrapbook Ideas & Junk Journal Layouts
We’ve put together 25 neutral page ideas that feel like a slow afternoon in your craft corner.
They work whether you’re doing digital scrapbooking, building a bound album, or filling your junk journal with gentle textures and patterned paper. From layering stencils to soft color palettes, this list has something to inspire every mood.
So grab your supplies, pour yourself a cup, and have some fun while you are creating a creative, gorgeous layout
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If you’re not sure about the difference between scrapbooking and junk journaling, here’s how we categorize them. Scrapbooks are focused around photos, while junk journals don’t necessarily have pictures. That’s kind of it in a nutshell!
Scrapbooks are great for preserving those favorite memories with family members or making something that feels like a keepsake. Junk journals? They’re perfect for experimenting, using scraps from Valentine’s Day cards, and just having fun with different textures and vibes.
We actually have a whole blog post talking about the difference, with examples of each. Check it out here!
If you haven’t before stumbled across the Slowestuff website, we have an entire section of the blog dedicated to scrapbooking & junk journaling! The crafting group of the blog is made up of monsters, check out their introduction post here!
We have some of the Monster’s layouts included here but we also wanted to feature other creators. We are so inspired by all of these gorgeous scrapbook and junk journal pages!
25 Soothing Neutral Scrapbook Ideas & Junk Journal Layouts – Layout section
Without further ado, it’s time to show you these amazing pink layouts that will inspire you to start on your next neutral scrapbooking or junk journal page!
All creators are credited, and their Instagram page is linked to each picture, so please do check out their pages to see their other work too! We love to support the scrapbook and journaling community.
Mayhem Crafters – Neutral Junk Journal Layout
We created this page with a bunch of pure cool neutrals on it, and the color palette says ethereal and whimsy to us. The focal point was this amazing sticker that gave us the vibe for this page.
Here is one of our own creations!
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We know that seeing other people’s (or creature’s) junk journal layouts or scrapbook journals often makes people want to get the same supplies as those being used.
We welcome you to visit the Monster’s Junk Journal Scrapbook Storefront (linked below) for full details and easy way to find all kinds of little things like amazing scrapbook stickers, ephemera, tools, storage, and more of your favorite things for your memory journal or scrapbooking hobby.
Whether you’re making a mini album, crafting a handmade gift, or just having some creative me-time, having everything in one place makes it so much more fun and less stressful. So, grab your supplies, pick your favorite photos or memories, and let’s get scrapping!
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Quick link to our storefront if you want to do a little browsing!
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25 Soothing Neutral Scrapbook Ideas & Junk Journal Layouts
If you’re new to this or in the early stages, don’t overthink it! Scrapbooking and junk journaling are all about having fun, not perfection. Start small, focus on what makes you happy, and let your creativity flow. Definitely tag us with your creations! We would love to see them!
If you want more general scrapbook or junk journal inspiration, check out our scrapbook layout section of the blog for lots of inspiration!
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