There’s something magical about the kitchen in spring—sunlight streaming in, strawberries on the counter, and the smell of fresh herbs and baking in the air. If you love capturing life’s little moments, spring is the perfect season to start (or refresh) your journaling practice—and your kitchen is a treasure trove of inspiration.
In this post, we’ll explore how you can use the In the Kitchen: Cut Out and Collage book to create memory-rich spreads in your junk journal or scrapbook. You’ll also get printable journaling prompts and ideas that help you capture your favorite springtime kitchen memories.
Why Journal About Your Kitchen?
Your kitchen isn’t just a place to cook—it’s where memories are made.
From Easter brunch with the kids to rainy day baking sessions, every dish has a story. Journaling about these moments helps preserve family traditions, recipes, and laughter for years to come.
The In the Kitchen collage book makes it even easier, giving you 34 unique printable papers and themed
elements like fruits, veggies, utensils, and kitchen tools. If you get the book you can easily cut them out but if you join the Pepper Printable Club you can download the entire book, print only what you need (as often as you like) and use it right away!
The Pepper Printable Club
Join the Pepper Printable Club for the fun in life and get 100s of Printable, Learning Sheets and SVG files along with graphic sets for scrapbooking and more! Additionally, you'll find video lessons there as well!
It's a lovely place to be to relax from the everyday life!
Getting Started with Spring Cut-Out Journaling
It's all about the right supplies and there is no right or wrong, just use what helps you accomplish what you want to do. But here is something to start with:
- Your favourite spring-themed papers from the collage book (or the PDF file to print right away!)
- Scissors and glue
- A notebook, junk journal, or scrapbook
- A pen or journaling marker
- A warm cup of tea (optional, but cozy!)
- Think of your journal as a kitchen table for your memories—make it as tidy or messy as you like!
5 Spring Journaling Prompts Using the In the Kitchen Collage Book
Here are five easy prompts to spark your creativity this season:
"The First BBQ of the Season"
Combine grilled food imagery with journaling about outdoor dinners, gathering friends, or the smell of fresh garlic bread. Oh, don't forget to include the head cook!
"My Favorite Spring Recipe Is..."
Write about a go-to dish you always make when the weather warms up. Add cut-outs of veggies or utensils to frame the recipe. Or maybe cook it and take a picture with a little Polaroid Printer and add it to your recipe. I have this one*."A Rainy Day in the Kitchen Looked Like..."
Did you bake with the kids? Experiment with a new meal? Layer scraps from the book to recreate the cozy vibe."Spring Cleaning in the Pantry!"
Document how your kitchen changes with the season—fresh herbs, new labels, or reorganizing the pantry. Use printable labels or jars from the book. Again, take pictures to include so you keep your kitchen alive even if it changes!"A Sweet Sunday Brunch Memory"
Use the fruit and pastry images to collage around a story about family brunch or a quiet moment with coffee and croissants."The First BBQ of the Season"
Combine grilled food imagery with journaling about outdoor dinners, gathering friends, or the smell of fresh garlic bread. Oh, don't forget to include the head cook from "In the Kitchen"! (Btw - he is on the image above).
Bonus Ideas for Your Journal Spread
- Add real recipe cards or handwritten notes alongside the collage elements. I totally love this recipe box* and decide that this would be the one for our family!
- Use the book’s double-sided paper as backgrounds or borders.
- Mix with washi tape, doilies, or scrap fabric for extra texture.
- Snap a picture of your kitchen in spring and add it to your page.
Ready to Create?
Don’t let your spring kitchen memories fade—preserve them beautifully with printables you can cut, collage, and cherish. Whether you're crafting solo or with your kids, this season is full of stories worth capturing.
Grab your copy of In the Kitchen: Cut Out & Collage and start documenting today, don't forget - you don't need a hard copy, you can get it in the Pepper Printable Club!
The Pepper Printable Club
Join the Pepper Printable Club for the fun in life and get 100s of Printable, Learning Sheets and SVG files along with graphic sets for scrapbooking and more! Additionally, you'll find video lessons there as well!
It's a lovely place to be to relax from the everyday life!