8 journals and collage kits to get crafty with this year
The season of arts and crafts is upon us. Give yourself a head start with these handy journaling and collage kits.
In 2026, it’s safe to say that we are feeling the digital fatigue more than ever, so perhaps it’s time to lean back into the creativity of our inner child. Remember that back-to-school rush when buying new stationery? The books and pens may be a little more stylish now, but the experience can be just as thrilling.
Whether your heart desires a cathartic word vomit onto the page, ridding you of your pent-up frustrations and anxieties, or you want to create an aesthetic masterpiece, we’ve got you. Swapping screens for stationery, here are 10 of the best journals and collage kits to help you get crafty this year.
Anthropologie x Papier stamp set
Lift journal kit
Wilde House morning routine journal
Shop Wilde House paper morning routine journal at Free People, £26
Printworks collage maker
Throw yourself into the whimsical world of arts and crafts with this ready-made 55-sheet collage set incorporating all shapes and colours. Whether it’s a solo activity or girls’ night in, collaging is the new It girl hobby for 2026.
Sostrene Grene sticker book
No scrapbook is complete without stickers. The nostalgia is huge. With nearly 3,000 stickers, there is something for every mood. Rediscover an old hobby and go reckless, spreading sticker joy. Whack them on anything you can, from journals to laptops, leaving your own personal trail wherever you go.
Scrap’t starter kit
January means we spend most (if not all) of our time huddled up indoors. So, when else is there a better time to reminisce on the past year and scrap it all out? Add photos, souvenirs and stickers to create a permanent version of a curated Instagram feed. Or, get snipping on those old magazines and create a Pinterest-style vision board.
Papier all sorts planner stickers
You can get crafty and organised with this Papier sticker set. Use it to highlight holidays, make a note of your weekly routines or track important to-dos with nine sheets of aesthetically pleasing stickers.
Burga Nothing Changes infinity planner
Granted, this is technically a planner. But not as you know it. It also includes blank pages designated for all your thoughts and dreams. We’re certainly not complaining about merging organisation with manifestation. Or, you can opt for the notebook with either lined, dotted or grid paper. The sleek leopard print/red colourway and vegan saffiano leather hardcover is begging us to let our inner diva out. They even do matching phone cases.
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