Summer is the season of bold colors, fresh flavors, and sun-filled memories—and there’s no better way to capture those moments than with a fun, kitchen-themed junk journal spread. Whether you’re documenting backyard BBQs, your kids’ lemonade stand, or family dinners on the terrace, the In the Kitchen: Cut Out & Collage book gives you everything you need to bring those stories to life.
In this post, you’ll learn how to turn summer memories into a creative collage using printable papers and kitchen elements. Let’s turn your journal into a place that feels just like home.
Why Use a Kitchen Theme for Summer?
The kitchen is the heart of every summer moment:
Sweet strawberries and juicy watermelon
Homemade ice cream with the kids
Picnics packed with love
Family dinners with laughter echoing through the house
By focusing on the kitchen, you ground your summer spreads in emotion and sensory memories—taste, smell, touch, and connection. Plus, it's a theme that's easy to personalize!
Supplies to Get Started
You’ll need:
Your In the Kitchen: Cut Out & Collage book or digital prints
Scissors, glue stick, and washi tape
Blank journal or sketchbook
Optional: photos, handwritten recipes, ephemera from your summer (tickets, tags, napkins!)
This isn’t about perfection—it’s about capturing a moment with layers, textures, and your own style.
Step-by-Step: Build Your Summer Junk Journal Spread
1. Choose a Color Theme
Start by flipping through your cut-out book and choosing papers and elements in summery tones: think citrus colors, bright reds, or cool minty blues.
2. Set the Scene
Are you documenting a picnic? A BBQ? A baking day? Write a short paragraph or list of memories to anchor the page.
3. Start Layering
Use background papers to create a base. Add borders with recipe card prints or paper strips from the collage sheets. Layer in utensils, fruits, and kitchen tools as visual anchors.
4. Add Journaling and Details
Handwrite the story, glue in a photo or two, or even include a recipe. Don’t forget tiny extras—like “Summer 2025” in a corner or stickers and doodles for fun.
5. Finish with Texture
Washi tape, doilies, napkin pieces, fabric scraps—these add that charming junk journal feel.
5 Summer Spread Themes to Try
“Our First Summer BBQ”
Use grill tools, veggies, and utensils to decorate a spread about a cookout.
“Lemonade Stand Day!”
Bright yellows, citrus cut-outs, and playful fonts bring this memory to life.
“Mom’s Summer Salads”
Record favorite recipes passed down (or newly invented!) using herb and vegetable prints.
“Berry Picking Adventure”
Layer berry cut-outs with journaling about where you went and what you baked.
“Sunday Baking with the Kids”
Add spatulas, bowls, and flour-splattered elements for a cozy and chaotic kitchen memory.
Capture It & Share It
One of the best parts of junk journaling is sharing your creativity. Snap a photo of your finished page and tag @digidesignresort on Instagram or Pinterest. You might inspire someone else to document their summer, too!
Ready to start?
The In the Kitchen collage book includes nearly 100 pages packed with fruits, tools, kitchen decor, and patterned backgrounds—all designed to make your journal pop with personality.
Get your copy here:
In the Kitchen: Cut Out & Collage Book
Summer doesn’t last forever, but your memories can. Let’s create something beautiful together.
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