If you’re a junk journaler, you know the feeling.

You’re always treasure hunting.
Estate sales. Antique malls. Thrift stores. The dusty box of old papers at the bottom of a flea market table that makes your heart beat a little faster.

Because somewhere in there might be the perfect scrap. The one that pulls a whole page together.

Kelly Bangs’ new Paper Street Market collection gave me that exact same feeling… except instead of digging through old boxes, it felt like I’d stumbled into a tiny town built entirely for paper lovers.

And naturally, I had to wander through every shop.

Falling Into a Crafty Little Town

The whole set feels like you’ve turned down a quiet side street and suddenly found yourself in a little market where every shop sells paper treasures.

There are chalkboard signs hanging outside the doors.
Shelves full of alphabets and labels.
Stacks of pretty papers waiting to be layered into something new.

You can almost imagine yourself walking along the street, peeking into each storefront and thinking:

“Ooo… I could use that on a tag.”
“Wait, that would be perfect on a pocket page.”
“Okay but I definitely need that alpha set.”

It’s basically the junk journal equivalent of wandering a vintage paper market with a coffee in hand and a tote bag ready to fill.

A Layer Lover’s Dream

What immediately jumped out at me is how perfect this set is for people who love layering bits and pieces.

The chalkboard elements feel like little shop signs you could tuck into pages.
The alphas are perfect for adding titles or tiny journal prompts.
And the washi strips?

Absolute gold for anyone whose favorite crafting technique is basically: “Stick stuff to stuff and see what happens.”

You can build layers quickly, mix pieces together, and create those rich collage pages that feel like they evolved over time.

Which, honestly, is half the joy of junk journaling.

The Kind of Set You’ll Reach for Again and Again

Some collections are great for one project.

This one feels more like a toolbox of tiny treasures you’ll keep reaching for.

A chalkboard label here.
A strip of washi there.
A quick title made from the alphas.

Before you know it, a page starts to feel like a little corner of Paper Street Market itself.

Design Team Makes

One of my favorite parts of a new collection release is seeing how the Design Team brings the papers to life. Everyone approaches a kit a little differently, and it’s always inspiring to see the creative directions they take.

Sherri (@sherriluvsles)

Sherri created the happiest folio using the Paper Street Market papers, and it truly feels like opening the door to a little creative shop.

The bright turquoise cover immediately catches your eye, wrapped with a band of patterned paper and topped with one of the adorable Paper Street Market chalkboard signs. It’s such a perfect introduction to the theme, like the sign outside a welcoming little market stall inviting you to step inside.

When you open the folio, the real magic begins.

Inside, Sherri filled the pages with pockets, tuck spots, and layered paper goodness. Every section feels like a tiny display window full of creative treasures. Patterned papers mix beautifully with the florals and ephemera, and there are so many little spaces to slip in tags, journaling cards, or extra scraps.

For junk journal lovers, projects like this are pure inspiration. The folio becomes a place to collect stories, ideas, and paper treasures, just like wandering through a little street of creative shops and bringing home a handful of favorite finds.

What I love most is how interactive it is. The pockets and tuck spaces invite you to keep adding pieces over time, letting the folio grow into its own little paper market of collected memories.

Krystal (@allthethings.fun)

Krystal created the most adorable tag book using the Paper Street Market collection, and it’s absolutely bursting with detail.

Each tag feels like a little stop along the street as you wander through the market. The layers of patterned papers, stitching, lace and ephemera give every page that rich, collected look that junk journalers love.

One of my favorite things about Krystal’s project is how she used the tiny shop illustrations throughout the book. It really does feel like you’re visiting a neighborhood of creative shops. There’s a paper stand, a notions shop, and little storefronts tucked into the layers like they’re part of the street itself.

The tags are all bound together on a ring, which makes it easy to flip through and discover new details on each page. There are bits of lace, stitched edges, floral clusters and shop signs tucked into the designs, creating that wonderful “collected over time” feeling.

It’s the kind of project that makes you want to slow down and look closely at each tag, because there’s always one more tiny detail waiting to be discovered.

Krystal’s tag book is such a sweet example of how the Paper Street Market pieces can come together to create something playful, layered and full of personality.

For Fellow Paper Treasure Hunters

If you’re the kind of person who saves every interesting scrap of paper because you might need it someday, this collection will probably feel like home.

It captures that same thrill we all chase when we’re digging through vintage paper piles and imagining the stories they could tell.

Only this time, the market is already waiting for you.

All you have to do is wander in and start collecting.