The Junk Journal Post

Monthly Subscription Mail Club

It's like having a pen pal, but without the pressure of writing back.

From my writing desk to your front door step.

Each envelope is thoughtfully themed mail for journalers, junk journalers, scrapbookers, and people who enjoy meaningful mail.

What's inside could help you turn everyday moments into something a little more meaningful to preserve.

Whether that's in your journal or something you share with a friend.

I'm beyond thrilled at this opportunity to share these bits and pieces with you from the writing desk I inherited from my grandmother!

Vintage-inspired collage of journaling and letter-writing elements, including notebooks, fountain pens, stamps, envelopes, a writing desk, leather bags, vintage luggage, vintage writing desk, fountain pen cases, text that reads "air mail, gratitude, and the joy of writing letters," a small, oval frame with a homemade picture that says "ring for room service" with an image of an antique rotary phone, English roses, nostalgic imagery, arranged in warm tones to evoke creativity, travel, and meaningful mail.

Meaningful mail, enveloped with heartfelt moments.

If you are into journaling, scrapbooking and reading,
if you like warm drinks, cozy hobbies, vintage styles, animals, and pen pals,
if you enjoy traveling and being outdoors,
and, if you are sentimental in any way…

You’re subscribing to:
A sense of being thought of
A pause
Small surprises
Real, intentional mail
Encouragement to create
A beautiful way to remember life

So, if you are someone who likes the idea of preserving moments from everyday life (not just big milestones) and welcomes fresh ideas, then this mail is for you!

What you'll receive

The experience of finding mail with character and charm
Intentional themes curated for that month’s edition
A letter handwritten (in cursive!) or typed by me
Tangible extras
Envelopes with completely different styles every month
Ideas for journaling, junk journaling or scrapbooking

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

The Junk Journal Post is a mail club that's based on a monthly subscription.

It is themed mail for people who enjoy any type of journaling, or who simply long for receiving real mail in a fun way.

We like to keep the specifics a surprise.

However, the only thing that generally stays the same is either a letter or note. Otherwise, the themes and inclusions will be different each and every month.

Note: During certain months, the envelopes might contain stickers, but they will be different. Similarly, if a postcard is included, it'll always be styled in a completely different theme.

It is our hope that what you find in each envelope gives you some fresh ideas on how to document even the most adventureless of days.

The cutoff date for subscribing for the next month's envelope is the 25th.

For instance, if you've signed up on the 6th of January, you will receive February's envelope (not January's). However, if you have missed the cutoff mark by up to about a week, just send us an email stating that you've missed the cutoff date and would still like to receive that month's envelope. We will try our best to honor your request.

Note: If we receive your request after that month is out of stock, we will most likely not be able to send you that month's edition. Once they're gone, they're gone!

Additionally, if you sign up on the 2nd of the month, you will be charged that day. But, you will not be charged again on the 25th.
Furthermore, you won't be charged again until the 25th of the next month.

We send all mail using the United States Postal System (USPS). Envelopes (unless otherwise noted) are mailed out on the 1st of every month.

Delivery could take up to 2 weeks for U.S. recipients, and up to 6 weeks for international recipients.

Mailing times could also vary based on holidays and local weather conditions.

Based on this, our mailout schedules are conditional, and we may need to adjust our dispatching in order to accommodate our internal business operations. Thank you for your patience during any unforeseen adjustment periods.

Delivery times vary, depending on your location and country. For orders within the United States, subscription mail typically arrives in about a week after shipping. According to the USPS's website, this could even be in as few as several days, but it's never guaranteed.
For international orders, this could take 3-6 weeks, or so.

Please note: All mail comes without tracking information.

All of our letters/envelopes are sent once a month - each and every month.

No, we do not offer tracking information, as this slows down the mailing process at the post office sites.

Generally, subscribers cannot choose a different date, as subscriptions are designed to be mailed out on a specific date each month. (We mail out all envelopes on or just before the 1st of each month.)

Otherwise, deferred envelope requests could be honored, and are typically only for the first month's envelope. Each one after that will be mailed on the same date (the 1st of each month).

For instructions on how to change your subscription date, see the next question below.

If you would like to request a deferred date for your first month's envelope, please follow these steps:

Add your subcription to your cart and proceed through checkout
Receive confirmation of your order
Send us an email with your requested deferred date, immediately
It would be helpful if you could include your order number
Receive confirmation from us with your first month's deferred date

We try our absolute best to fulfill deferred subscription requests. Deferred mailings are not guaranteed.

Please note: If your request is sent during a weekend or a holiday, please give us a bit of time to respond to your request with a confirmation of getting your envelope mailed to you at your later/preferred date.

Mail can be delayed due to holidays, extreme weather conditions and other unusual circumstances such as traffic, staffing, changes in carrier routes, etc.

Though it's uncommon, delays could also be related to Customs in your country.

Sometimes unusual circumstances arise with the mail carrier system. Please contact us so we can have a look at your individual situation and so that we can do our best to make it right.

If you have subscribed to The Junk Journal Post monthly mail
club, you’ll be charged monthly (on the 25th).

Yes, you can use a preferred name on your envelope. Simply enter your preferred name in the First Name field when you place your order.

If your subscription is a gift, just let your gifter know which name you prefer.

Envelopes for previous months may be purchased, however this is based upon that month's availability.

However, there is no guarantee that letters from past months can be purchased.

To change your mailing address, simply log in to your account and update your address details there.

Yes, you can absolutely gift someone a subscription to The Junk Journal Post. Please see the instructions on how to give a monthly subscription as a gift below.

As this is a subscription mail club, your gift won't be a one-time gift, but one that your loved one receives every month - unless you cancel.

For additional information regarding cancellations, please see the Cancellations Policy.

To give a monthly subscription as a gift, make sure to add "Gift Subscription" to your cart when placing your order.

There, you'll be instructed to enter the recipient's name and address.

No, our envelopes are based on a monthly subscription and we don't offer the ability to skip a month. Each envelope is uniquely curated for that month and produced in quantities based on pre-paid orders. So, there's no way to pause and pick back up.

If you need to take a break, you're welcome to cancel before your renewal date (the 25th of the month) and re-subscribe when you're ready.

Alternatively, you can gift your current subscription to someone else by updating the name and address details. You can do so by logging into your account and editing the information there.

You can control your subscription by logging into your account and pausing your subscription from there.
If you encounter any issues in cancelling, please email us to request the cancellation at contactus@thejunkjournalpost.com.

Your card won’t be charged while your account is in the paused status.

With that being said, each envelope is uniquely curated for that month and produced in quantities based on pre-paid orders. So, if you need to take a break, please do so as soon as you feel the need to.

Alternatively, you can gift your current subscription to someone else by updating the name and address details. You can do so by logging into your account and editing the information there.

According to the USPS's Index of Countries and Localities website, there are more than 180 countries that we can ship to!

If you are unsure whether you can receive mail from the US, simply refer to the link provided above.

If you received your subscription as a gift from someone else, but need to cancel for now, or want to sign up under your own account, please contact your gifter and tell them you'd like for them to cancel your subscription.

Let them know that they need to do do so through their account or by emailing us. Here are the instructions for either option:

Cancel by logging into their account,
Find their confirmation email and follow their account link provided in the email,
Or, they can email us at contactus@thejunkjournalpost.com to request us to cancel their subscription for them. (Note: This must be done before the 25th, however there is no guarantee that we'll receive their email the same day they send it, so it's best to email us with the request at least a few days before the 25th. Please allow for more time during holidays and weekends.)

Otherwise, you can also refer them to the FAQs here. Or, refer them to the Cancellations Policy page.

If you want to sign up under your own account, you may want to wait until you've received confirmation from your gifter that the subscription has been cancelled. Then, you can proceed with your own subscription.
Otherwise, you my receive two of the same month's envelope.

As always, feel free to email us with any questions you or your gifter may have with your cancellation request.

If you need to cancel for now, simply follow the instructions provided here:

As your order confirmation emails have links to your order, and you can manage your subscription by following the link in your email.
Otherwise, you can simply log into your account to cancel your subscription there.
Or, you can email us at contactus@thejunkjournalpost.com to request us to cancel your subscription for you. This must be done before the 25th, however there is no guarantee that we'll receive your email the same day you send it, so it's best to email us with your request at least five days before the 25th. Please allow for more time during holidays and weekends.)

We try to respond to emails within a few business days (Monday through Friday), so if it is a weekend or a holiday, please be patient with us while we work to respond with your cancellation confirmation.

Cancellations must be done before the 25th.

For additional information about cancellations, please see our Cancellation policy.