My 17 Personal Favorite Dark Junk Journal Templates

Exploring the Art of the Dark Junk Journal

I have curated a special collection of my top 17 digital paper sets for anyone looking to create a moody, atmospheric masterpiece. From haunted folklore to gothic romance, these picks are the foundation of my favorite journal spreads.

1.Dorian Gray Graphics

If you prefer shadows over sunshine, this dark junk journal style is your perfect match. It features heavy textures, ink-stained edges, and a moody atmosphere that feels like a centuries-old secret.

2.Victor Frankenstein Graphics

This set is the crown jewel of the dark junk journal aesthetic. It captures the vibe of a cold, 19th-century laboratory with its anatomical sketches, vintage scientific diagrams, and weathered textures. It feels both intellectual and slightly eerie.

3.Vampy Debutante Digital Scrapbook Kit

I’m obsessed with how this kit blends high-society elegance with a gothic bite. It’s a gorgeous mix of Victorian lace and “immortal” mystery that fits my dark junk journal perfectly.

4.Gothic Romance Junk Journal Kit

This kit is my go-to for a “haunted love story” vibe. It’s the perfect dark junk journal staple, blending deep crimson roses with weathered stone textures and elegant, faded script.

5.Fantasy Dark Forest Junk Journal Pages

This kit is like a deep dive into an enchanted, shadowed woods. It’s a staple in my dark junk journal collection because of its mossy textures, ancient trees, and misty atmosphere.

6.Vintage Dark Gothic Roses Digital Papers

This is my absolute favorite for a “moody floral” look. It’s a classic dark junk journal set that pairs deep, velvety roses with blackened edges and vintage textures.

7.Gothic Cobweb Junk Journal Paper

This set is the ultimate choice for a delicate yet spooky touch. I love how the intricate, ghostly webs add a layer of mystery to my dark junk journal without overpowering the page.

8.Vintage Gothic Red Roses Digital Papers

This set is my top pick for a “bloody romance” vibe. It’s a quintessential dark junk journal essential, featuring deep crimson blooms set against jet-black backgrounds and aged textures.

9.Alchemist’s Potion Workshop & Glowing

This kit is pure magic and one of my favorites for creating a mystical laboratory vibe. It is filled with glowing elixirs and ancient herbology that add a luminous, magical touch to my dark junk journal.

10.Krampus Horror Junk Journal Kit

I picked this one for its gritty, folklore edge. It brings a perfect touch of vintage horror to my dark junk journal with eerie illustrations of the Christmas devil.

11.Witch’s Apothecary Junk Journal

I use this kit whenever I want my pages to smell like dried herbs and old parchment. It turns my dark junk journal into a cluttered, mystical workspace filled with botanical sketches and dusty potion bottles.

12.Dark Chinoiserie Watercolor Chinese Art

I’m obsessed with how this kit blends delicate Eastern art with a moody, shadows-and-silk aesthetic. It brings a sophisticated, dark elegance to my dark junk journal through deep teals, blacks, and faded gold accents.

13.Moody Florals Dark Gothic Botanicals

I find these pages essential for a “dead garden” aesthetic. They transform a dark junk journal with their bruised purples, deep forest greens, and withered blooms that look like they’ve been pressed between pages for centuries.

14.Gothic Wedding Florals Dark Lace Mesh

I reach for this kit when I want a mix of delicate textures and funeral-chic vibes. It combines intricate black lace overlays with deep, moody bouquets to give my dark junk journal a high-drama, romantic look.

15.Underwater Gold Elements Seashells PNG

I love how these elements add a sunken treasure vibe to my pages. The mix of deep ocean shadows and shimmering gold accents brings a unique, mystical shimmer to my dark junk journal.

16.Flying Bats Moonlit Halloween Paper

I use this kit to capture the perfect midnight atmosphere. It adds a sense of movement to my dark junk journal with silhouettes of bats dancing across a glowing, moonlit sky.

17.Twisted Tales Junk Journal Pages

I love using this set to give my spreads a fractured, dark-fairytale spin. It reinvents classic stories with a surreal and slightly unsettling edge, making it a standout choice for my dark junk journal.

Creating a cohesive, moody journal is all about finding those specific textures that spark your imagination. These 17 templates have become my go-to resources for turning blank pages into a gallery of gothic art and forgotten stories.

Whether you are layering cobwebs with lace or mixing alchemist potions with dark florals, I hope this collection inspires you to start your next creative project. Every page is an opportunity to explore the beauty in the shadows.