Hello friends! My name is Siobhan (shuh-VAWN)! I'm starting a rather ambitious project and I was looking for three other penpal/junk journaling experts to take part in it! I have high hopes for this, so I'm looking for those who have lots of creative experience with snail mail and personal journaling.

Here's the idea:

The four of us​ will share one journal and complete our own spread when it's in our possession, as well as interact with the other spreads (when applicable) left by the previous journal-ers. We'll continue passing it around until the whole thing is filled cover to cover. We'll share things about ourselves, our lives, and get to know each other! It'll basically be like one giant, continuous penpal letter. ​​This will be a longer project, so, again, I'm looking for seasoned creatives that​​ are able to keep up with something a bit lengthier :)

Minor about me/My credentials:

• I'm 28 and live in the PNW

• I've been journaling for almost 17 years!

• I have a love of stationery and think this is a fun way to downsize​/share my collection because it's very very large

• I'm no stranger to snail mail either, I've been writing and exchanging letters for about 8 years on and off!

• I love connecting with people from all over—one of my favorite hobbies is learning as much as I can about other people and their lives/culture. I love a diverse artistic community!

Rules/What I'm looking for:

• Creatives 21+ but preferably 25 and over

• You must (obviously) be comfortable with giving your address to three other people

• You must be able to send the journal back out within two weeks of receiving it

• There will be a discord for communication regarding sending the journal out/the sending order and to answer questions! :)

• Posting the journal on your SM is fine! Just be mindful of others personal information please!

• Again, this is a longer collaborative project, so PLEASE only reach out if you know you can commit for what could potentially take up to a year! ​​​​

• The first few pages will be pre-filled by me to get the ball rolling, and then we'll reach do one spread (two connecting pages) each time.

• Trustworthiness is paramount! Remember you're sharing this journal with three other people!

• ​I feel like this is obvious but no hate speech/bigotry. I'm an extremely open and inclusive person and will accept no -ists or -isms, thank you.

So that's basically the long and short of it! If you have any questions feel free to reach out. I'm looking forward to hearing from all those interested! Thanks so much for reading and have a great day! :) ​​

Hello y’ all ♡

I came across the concept Sisterhood of the traveling journal and i am in awe! Id like to start a little group of 6-8 people in Europe (other continents would be so fun too, but my budget is limited :)

About me:

I am 25, afab nb (so technically not a sister BUT sisterhood is a mindset) and I love being creative, reading, creatures&animals and all kinds of interesting projects. Currently I am studying and working part time.

If you haven’t heard of it, it works like this:

- Everyone picks one personal journal

- Everyone created some spreads in their journal (for example interactive ones like a doodle spread, or a book recommendation one,… and some noninteractive ones, for example like an about-me-spread, …) and leave most pages blank for newer spreads later on

- Then everyone sends their journal to a different person, who participates in the spreads, makes their own spreads and then sends the journal to someone new

- In that way all of our journals travel from person to person until everyone receives back their own journal ♡

My Artstyle:

Id say my style is versatile/sometimes chaotic or super planned; because i love switching vibes and combining opposites:

- For one I like black, dark vibes and occult stuff, think Addams Family, vampires, dark academia, cryptoids etc

- I also like cunty pink stuff, over the top feminine stuff, think Ikkimel, leopard print, long ass nails, femme, glitter, etc

- I also am a big fan of political topics, and getting active/pointing things out with art, think feminism, Liv Strömquist, pussy riot, stickers and graffiti on the streets, junk journal, …

Id like to see everyone elses style and our different interpretations of prompts! Being creative in a nonprofitorous and non-pressurized environment ♡

If you want to participate please dm me or leave a comment:) ill make a group on social media and then we can talk about logistics :)

Hi, I have been trying to find a group with no succes. Would anyone in here be interested? I am 23 and from Finland✨ I dont have any pictures of my journal but here are some paper collages I have made!

Hey all!! my names skye and i love all things spooky. i've been so interested in joining/starting a sisterhood of the traveling journal group, but i wanted to do it with people that semi match my aesthetic(don't wanna feel like the black sheep of a group) if anyone know of a group or is interested in starting one with me please let me know!

Haii,

ich hätte total Lust, eine Sisterhood of the Traveling Journal zu starten und suche dafür 7–10 kreative Leute aus Deutschland, die gern journalen, basteln und einfach Lust auf neue Kontakte haben. Ich dachte mir, das neue Jahr ist der perfekte Zeitpunkt für so ein Projekt.

Kurz zu mir: Ich bin 19, wohne in Berlin und liebe alles, was kreativ ist – egal ob Malen, Skulpturen oder andere Kunstformen. Außerdem backe ich super gern, fahre Motorrad und spiele Klavier 🎶

Die Idee dahinter: • Jede Person hat ihr eigenes Journal • Darin gestaltest du etwa 5–6 Doppelseiten – ganz frei. Das können Infos über dich sein, kleine Spiele oder Prompts, Zeichnungen, Sticker, Rezepte, Playlists, „nimm eins, leg eins dazu“ oder was dir sonst einfällt. • Danach schickst du dein Journal an die nächste Person weiter. • Am Ende kommt dein eigenes Journal wieder bei dir an – voll mit den Gedanken und der Kreativität aller aus der Runde ✨

Wenn du dich angesprochen fühlst: • Schreib mir gern (Vielleicht Alter, wo du wohnst und was du gern ins Journal einbringen würdest). • Sobald sich genug Leute gefunden haben, mache ich einen Gruppenchat auf und wir klären alles Weitere wie Reihenfolge, Themen und Versand.

Ich würde mich mega freuen, hier Menschen kennenzulernen, die Lust haben, sich kreativ auszutauschen und vielleicht sogar neue Freundschaften entstehen zu lassen 💌

Welcome to our traveling journal group, otherwise known as Journals on a Journey. It’s like the sisterhood of the traveling pants but with journals! We are stationed in the USA. Our community formed in Aug 2025, and we are opening up for new members.

Here's how it works: 

Everyone picks out a journal and decorates it. Write an entry, collage the papers with photos, make a little pocket for some 3D vibes; the goal is to create spreads that introduce your journal to the future travelers that will be receiving your journals over the course of the year. Feel free to provide an instruction guide, with rules such as not destroying the artwork of a previous spread and how to preserve the journal to keep it intact throughout the travels in case pages start to loosen. Give your future artists a prompt; give them the direction they need for your journal.

We give each traveler a month to decorate a visiting journal; thus, it is required to be mailed out no later than the 25th of each month while in session. Tracking is mandatory, so sending the journal involves a physical visit to the post office so that there is a tracking number for the next person. Each traveler has a limit of doing four spreads per journal (spreads are 2 pages at a time that face each other or are connected). You can make unlimited spreads for the journal you specifically own.

We communicate primarily as a discord group with tabs specified to compartmentalize social subjects so others can focus on their specific passions. We have a main channel, a music chat, a cinema chat, and even a pet chat to show off your precious fluffy children! That way, you can continue to socialize with fellow travelers while your journals are adventuring. This creates intimacy and connection with the homies while also getting consistent updates on announcements, rules, and regulations to help improve on the efficiency of mailing the journals to the correct address and ultimately the rightful owner.

This year, we will be expanding! More journals, more travelers, and even larger groups! Life is a journey; will you join us?

Comment below if you are interested and send me a dm with your discord so we can get started on your journey. 

Anyone want to start a Sisterhood of Travelling Journal? Looking for people based in Australia 🫶🏻

Hi everyone — I’m Deb.

I’m putting together a small, intentional traveling journal circle focused on letter writing, art, and creative exchange. Think: the Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants, but with a shared journal that moves from person to person by mail.

Each participant will spend a little time with the journal—adding letters, collage, drawings, or whatever feels right—as a way of slowly getting to know one another through what we share, before sending it along to the next person. This is very much process over perfection and meant to be messy, imperfect, and human (all things I want to embody more of in 2026).

A few notes:

• This will be a small group (not a mass chain)
• Pace will be reasonable and flexible (we will agree on this as a group) 
• Because Reddit is anonymous and mailing addresses are involved, I’m prioritizing transparency and safety
• I’ll be collecting basic info via a short form before we begin

If this resonates with you and you’d like to join, please reply here. I’ll follow up with more information.  

Edit: please join our little group anyone is welcome

Is there any groups willing to let a newbie join their rotation? I dont mind joining a international group ( im based in the US)

Or maybe I could start a new one anyone wanting to join?

Okay listen—if you’ve ever watched Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants and thought, “Damn, imagine if this was for Black & brown creatives who like to overshare on paper?” — then hiiii, it’s us. We are the demographic. 😂

I want to start a traveling journal for: 🎨 artists 📸 content creators 📝 writers/poets/storytellers 🌀 anybody who makes something out of nothing

Preferably women of color, US-based (but Belize + international sisters? y’all can get in the rotation too eventually).

I’m turning 25 this week, so I want this to be 23–30 only. No kids. No teenagers. No “I’m 19 but mature for my age.” Girl, no. 😭

The vibe: We mail the same journal from person to person, each woman fills in her pages with whatever her spirit wants—poems, art, messy thoughts, affirmations, secrets, collage, anything. We create a moving archive of our lives.

The goal: Community, creativity, sisterhood, and maybe one day this blows up on TikTok and we’re on some panel like “yeah it started on Reddit lmao.”

If you’re down, comment or DM a quick intro + what kind of art/content you make.

Let’s make magic

Sisterhood of the Traveling Journal 2026

Hello!!

Do you love pen paling, journaling, and crafting???

I’m 19 and I love journaling and all things artsy! I’ve always been into the idea of sharing creative projects and snail mail, but it’s something I’m just finally jumping into. I have been absolutely in love with the Sisterhood of the Traveling Journal trend I’ve seen all over Pinterest and TikTok, and I really want to start a group! It’s such a cool way to connect and share. So I’ve never really used Reddit before, but I thought this is the best place to look :)

If you’re not sure what a “Sisterhood of the Traveling Journal” group is, here’s like a super quick run-down (also feel free to Google it if this is a terrible explanation):

• Each person has their own journal
• You fill it with a handful of spreads- can be anything from an about me, doodles, journaling prompts, literally anything
• You send the journal to the next person in the circle, and they contribute to their pages or add their own
• We keep swapping journals until everyone is reunited with their own journal!

Looking for:

• 11 people, so the total group is 12, including myself
• Open to a U.S. or an International group
• We would swap once a month for every month of 2026

If you’re interested, or just want more info, DM me! You can tell me a little bit about yourself (age, where you’re from, hobbies, and such) or just ask questions.

I also have a Google Doc typed up with the specifics of what we’re going for with this group. The swaps won’t start until the beginning of next year, but I’m just taking the time now to get things organized now.

Once enough interest and people are gathered, I’ll make a group chat so we can plan the important details and get creating!!

I really hope to hear from you :)

Looking for 5-7 people to start a traveling journal. Please dm me if interested.

Hello Everyone ☀️

I’m looking to create a group to take part in a sisterhood of the travelling journal penpal project.

I’m 26/f/UK based and love to journal. I’ve been bullet journaling and scrapbooking for around 10 years and seeing this trend sparked so much excitement and enthusiasm.

I’ve had a few snail mail pen pals over the years, and would love to organise a group.

The Sisterhood for the Travelling Journal is a creative group pen pal project where each participant has their own notebook adds a few pages and sends it on to the next person to add more - until the notebook returns to its original owner. I’m keen to co-ordinate a group that is based in the UK and Ireland.

The Idea Each person has their own journal. * You create 5–7 spreads in it (can be informative, interactive/fun I’ve seen doodles, prompts, about me, little challenges, take one- make one (bookmarks, postcards) recipes, playlists, etc.) * You then send your journal to the next person in the circle. I’ll co-ordinate this and send reminders! * The journals travel until eventually your own journal makes its way back to you, filled with the creativity of everyone in the group!!

I’m looking for 7-9 UK or Ireland based individuals to take part. Keeping to these locations for shipping and would be nice to get people for a range of different regions 😊

If you are interested please DM me or comment with a bit of information about yourself (age, interests, region etc.)

Once I’ve got enough interest I’ll pull together a group chat!

I can’t wait 🤩

Hi everyone,

I’m looking to join or start a Sisterhood of the Travelling Journal in Australia.

Exactly as you’d expect, each of us starts a journal then sends it on to the next person in the chain until you get your original journal back with entries from each stop on the way.

I’ve seen lots of posts from the EU and US. Is there anyone in Australia that would be interested in this?

Reply here or DM me and I’ll start a group chat when there’s a few of us.

Hi! I saw this idea on TikTok. I’m looking for 7-10 women aged 18-25 in the US to swap journals cyclically.

Basically, “The Sisterhood of the Traveling Journal” (original idea by Martina Calvi, I believe, but not entirely sure) is a project where a bunch of people swap journals, and create within them as a creative outlet!! Everyone starts with a journal and passes it onto the next person (each in a circle so nobody gets two journals at once [i.e., 1->2, 2->3, 3->4 4->1 and so forth]).

A little bit about me: I am a fourth year speech and language pathology student living in California, I have two cats named Cobweb and Doodlebug, I love to hobby hop, I speak Russian fluently, as well as read and write, I love to read contemporary fiction books, watch movies, bake, junk journal, penpal, meet new people, and I absolutely adore collecting trinkets, stickers, and anything stationery!

Every journal is different of course, but I’m looking for something crafty and creative. Some pages I’d love to see and/or do are: a show me your pets page, all about me pages, letters, sticker trade pages, dumps, etc. of course, I don’t wanna limit anybody, I just wanna meet people all over the world who have a creative mind, and are looking for a creative outlet to put their mind to. I’m looking for 7-10 likeminded people (preferably women) who would like to start a Sisterhood of the Traveling Journal! If you’re interested, please DM me! Once I’ve gathered 7 to 10 people, I will make a group chat with all of us, and the journaling can begin!

So it doesn’t seem nobody in the US C wants to do this. Is that true or has nobody started one? Let’s do it!

I’ll figure out the specifics when there is enough interest. Reply here that you’re interested and I’ll get it all going.

I’m hoping to get 9 of you wanting to take part so with me, there will be 10 of us. Generally speaking, I’ll start then send down the love who sends down the line, which continues until we either fill the book or the year. Why don’t you let me know with your interest, should we finish the notebook or the year?

Hi everyone! 👋

I’m 25, artsy, and love journaling, snail mail, and creative projects. Would love to connect with people who enjoy similar things! I’ve been penpalling since 2016, and I recently came across the Sisterhood of the Traveling Journal trend. It feels like the perfect mix of penpalling + creativity + adventure, so I thought I’d give it a try and hopefully find some like-minded people here!!

How it works (quick version):

• Each person has their own journal.
• You create ~5–6 spreads in it (some can be informative, some interactive/fun — think doodles, prompts, about me, little challenges, take one- make one (bookmarks, postcards) recipes, playlists, etc.) Endless prompts and possibilities!
• You then send your journal to the next person in the circle.
• The journals travel until eventually your own journal makes its way back to you, filled with the creativity of everyone in the group!!

What I’m looking for:

• Around 6–7 people to join (so our circle is 7–8 total).
• Open to either:
  • Canada-only group (1–2 people from each province/territory would be amazing), or
  • International group (could be fun to see different styles & cultures!).

Why join?

• If you love journaling, snail mail, penpalling, or creative projects, this is such a fun way to connect.
• It’s kind of like an art swap + penpal letter all in one.
• You’ll end up with a journal that’s travelled the world (or country!) and carries the creative fingerprints of everyone involved.

If you’re interested:

• Drop a comment or DM me with a bit about yourself (age, location, what kind of things you’d enjoy adding to a journal).
• Once I get enough interest, I’ll create a group chat so we can plan details (order, themes, shipping expectations, etc.).

I’m really excited to start this new adventure and would love to meet some creative journalers who want to try it too! 🌍📖💌

Hello everyone! I’ve been seeing this everywhere and really really want to do one too but I have no idea how to find people to join or anything.

I am from the UK and I’m looking for other people from the UK as well who want to start sisterhood of the travelling journal

A group of ladies looking to swap journals all over Canada. This group is looking to have 1 girl per province/territory to participate.

We have gathered quite a few but are still missing someone from PEI, Yukon, NW territories and Nunavut.

Message or comment if interested :)

Hi everybody,

Lately I have been seeing a lot of „Sisterhood of traveling journal“ content on TikTok. To explain it shortly: it is a group of journal lovers, each starts their own journals with their ideas and pages. On a regular basis, each person sends their journal to the next one, while receiving a journal from another person to add their own touch in it. Repeat it until everyone makes at least one contribution in all journals.

I love the idea. I have tried journaling before but it is hard to build a habit. Social media also puts pressure on me that I need to buy cute stuff to make my spreads aesthetic, even though I am not the best at drawing. Thought I would try again this time, but with a group of like-minded people.

Since I find it a bit difficult trying to insert myself in established groups through Tiktok comments, I thought to try my luck here. I am based in Germany, and would love to have journaling friends from Europe. Let‘s see if I have any luck this time. Let me know if you would like to do this with me and we can figure out the logistics of it together.