May: A Month of Fresh Starts & Heartfelt Moments

 

🌸 🌼  🌺 May has a special kind of magic. The days are longer, the skies a little bluer, and blooms begin to stretch toward the sun with that unmistakable energy of renewal. It’s the month that bridges spring to summer — a season of new beginnings and special moments worth remembering.

As a junk journaler and someone who finds joy in creating from my heart, May gives us more than just a shift in weather — it gives us inspiration.

💐 Celebrating Mothers in Every Form

Mother’s Day reminds us to honor the women who have shaped our lives. Whether it's your own mom, a grandmother, a friend who's always been there, or even the maternal spirit you bring to your own world — this is the perfect time to reflect, celebrate, and document.

Create a Mother's Day spread in your journal:
Add a photo, write a note of appreciation, paste in a pressed flower or a favorite recipe passed down — anything that honors the nurturing energy that’s helped you bloom.

🧼 Spring Cleaning, But Make It Joyful

May is also that time when the urge to clear out and freshen up hits. Don’t fight it — embrace it. Spring cleaning doesn’t have to mean dread. It can be a powerful ritual of release.

This month, sort through your crafting space, your paper stash, your growing pile of “maybe someday” scraps. Let go of what doesn’t inspire. Keep what sparks joy. Donate the rest. And hey — what better way to use up some of that hoarded ephemera than with a fresh creative project?

Try this idea: Create a “clean slate” junk journal page to mark this new beginning. Include words or images that represent renewal, peace, and possibility.

🥗 Seasonal Joy: Light Dishes & Outdoor Moments

There’s something about May that invites fresh ingredients and lighter meals. Maybe you’re eating salads from your garden or just enjoying meals on the patio for the first time in months.

Why not document those everyday joys? A simple meal, a walk among flowers, the first iced tea of the season — these small things are the good stuff. Your journal is the perfect place to preserve them.

Prompt idea: “What’s one small thing I did this week that brought me comfort or joy?” Write about it. Print a photo. Paste in a napkin or label. Make it a keepsake.

🎖️ Memorial Day: Honoring, Remembering, Reflecting

At the end of May, Memorial Day reminds us to pause and honor. It’s a time of gratitude for those who’ve served, and also an opportunity to reflect on our own stories — the ones we’re living, the ones we’re remembering, and the ones we’re telling through our journals.

Light a candle, write a memory, paste a poppy or a flag into your book. Remembering is a powerful part of healing, too.

What May means to me...

May is here to remind us that we can start fresh. That we can celebrate what matters. That creativity can be a form of self-care. And that even the smallest scrap of paper, when placed with intention, can hold a story worth remembering.

So dust off that workspace. Open your journal. Let the sun in. And craft your way into a month full of meaning, beauty, and connection.

Happy May, my crafty friends. 💛