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This tutorial shows you how to take store-bought tapered candles 
and turn them into a twisted frenzy to create this decorative candle. Perfect for romantic evenings or for gift giving. These twisted candles have been placed in a simple mason jar but you could use them in wider candle holders or make your own holder too. You can see the full tutorial on how to make these candles here.
Oh this one is FUN.
This week’s Freebie Friday – Junk Journal Images is for anyone who loves a little grit, a little nostalgia, and a whole lot of personality layered into their pages.
We’ve stepped away from florals and French invoices and leaned right into something scrappier — grungy, faded, takeaway-style food labels inspired by retro diners, mall food courts, indie cafés, and roadside burger bars.
If you love distressed typography, worn paper edges, muted reds and mustard yellows, and that slightly crumpled receipt look… these are going to be right up your alley.
And yes — there are two printable A4 sheets in this set.
Don’t forget to check out our other Freebie Friday Junk Journal Images too — a new printable drops every week and they’re designed to mix, layer, and build your collection.
This modern nostalgia junk journal printable includes:
The aesthetic is intentionally distressed — think slightly faded ink, worn corners, soft faux grease marks, and imperfect typography. The kind of paper you’d imagine tucked into the bottom of your handbag after a Friday night takeaway run.
But don’t worry — the sheet itself is clean and white for easy printing, and every piece is spaced so nothing touches. That means easy cutting and no fussy trimming.
We often think junk journals have to be antique, romantic, or floral.
But everyday life is just as meaningful.
These labels tap into:
They add a slice of modern nostalgia to your journal pages — and that contrast works beautifully alongside vintage papers.
Layer one of these bold diner labels over a tea-stained background and suddenly your page tells a story about real life, not just aesthetics.
These sheets are formatted for A4 paper (210mm x 297mm).
For best results:
If you want to enhance the grunge vibe, try:
Simple touches make a big difference.
Here are a few ideas to get you started:
Glue down three edges of a larger advert label and slide smaller ticket strips inside.
Use these for documenting family dinners, holidays, teenage years, or even funny food memories.
Pair a grungy burger label with a floral soap advert from a previous Freebie Friday set. The contrast is surprisingly charming.
These are perfect for meal planning spreads or weekly reflections.
Attach one of the tag-style labels to a parcel with twine for a quirky, retro touch.
I don’t know about you, but I can still picture those crumpled paper trays, the smell of fries, and the feeling of being “grown up” meeting friends at the mall food court.
There’s something comforting about everyday memories.
And junk journaling isn’t just about preserving the grand moments — it’s about capturing the small ones too.
This Grungy Food Label collection is part of our ongoing Freebie Friday – Junk Journal Images series.
Each week we share a new printable sheet designed for layering, tucking, and storytelling. Some weeks are vintage and romantic. Some weeks are modern and nostalgic. And sometimes we mix it all together.
Be sure to explore the previous Freebie Friday printables so you can build a layered, eclectic stash of junk journal essentials.
Now tell me — are you adding these to a memory journal, a planner, or your next layered collage page?
Because I have a feeling these are going to get cut out very quickly.
