Vintage Encyclopedia and Junk Journal Planner

In 2023, I bought a wonderful set of old encyclopedias on eBay. They were actually Annuals and were in a replaceable binder format. In a haze of excitement, I decided to make 9 Junk Journal Calendar/Planners to give as Christmas gifts to family and close friends.

I started in July. (What was I thinking? lol) I did finish them in time, although it was close, since 6 of them had to be mailed.

Fast forward to late 2024. Jeffrey, my DH (Dear Husband) ACTUALLY used his. He tracks his medical readings every morning and used his to do so.

He requested a set of 2025 calendar pages for one of his gifts from me. 😉

Here are pictures from 2023/4 showing his planner, and from 2025 with the new calendars 😉

PS – While the other recipients didn’t use their planners, they were greatly appreciated. One friend put up a shelf in her entryway to display the Junk Journal gifts I have made for her 😉

PPS – Bonus points if you can identify the vintage sewing machine cabinet and sewing machine in the pictures 😉