February 2019 Pink and Grey Setup - Bullet Journal Layout in Pink and Grey Stripes

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My bullet journal setup for February is a minimalist but colorful setup. In keeping with Valentine’s day I went ahead and used pink as one of my colors. However, I am not a huge Valentine’s Day fan so I paired it with a grey and left hearts completely out of this theme. It’s not that I dislike the holiday – I just don’t celebrate it. If you do that is awesome and I wish you a very happy day filled with joy and love. For being a short month I have a lot going on. My son’s birthday, our anniversary, and of course all theRead More →

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Drawing pretty typography and quotes in bullet journals is something most of us will get into at some point. Quotes can be motivating or comforting depending on the quote. Either way it is one of my favorite ways to add a bit of creativity in my journal. Today I want to show you some creative ways you can add quotes to your bullet journal to help motivate you and keep you going. It’s your journal so go with what you like and what will work for you. If you love writing quote pages in your journal you might want to consider getting a second journalRead More →
Bullet Journal New Year Cover Ideas

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Bullet journal new year cover pages are a fantastic way to start your bullet journal for the new year. They can represent a hope, be funny, be minimalist or just simply be a starting off point for the year. There are a few reasons why you should have a new year cover but I know what you are actually here for. You want the new year cover inspiration. Before we get started here is a list of my recommended supplies. Recommended Products Journal Stencils Fine Point Pens Micron Fine Line Set Pens Tombow Fudenosuke Soft And Hard Tip Brush Pen Tombow Brush Pens Washi TapeRead More →
December 2019 Bullet Journal Setup - Doctor Who Bullet Journal Theme

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For the month of December I went with another favorite fandom. I am now sharing my Doctor Who theme bullet journal layout with you. I have known for months that this was the theme that I wanted to go with but when push came to shove, and a failed attempt at watercolor, I decided to go with a minimalist theme and it looks really good. Doctor Who Fandom I’m a total Whovian so it’s only natural that I would want to have at least one Doctor Who monthly theme. I’ve been on a fandom roll for a couple of months now and it’s worked outRead More →
Bullet Journal Harry Potter Theme - November 2019 Bullet Journal Layout with Harry Potter Theme

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I have been extremely excited to try my hand and a Harry Potter theme in my bullet journal. As a huge fan of the books and movies I’ve been looking forward to recreating aspects of each in my bullet journal. This of course has me super excited for November too. Just being able to use the different spreads. Before we get started here is a list of my recommended supplies. Recommended Products Journal Stencils Fine Point Pens Micron Fine Line Set Pens Tombow Fudenosuke Soft And Hard Tip Brush Pen Tombow Brush Pens Washi Tape Crayola Super Tips Platform 9 ¾ Cover Page I decidedRead More →
Bullet Journal Fruit Themes - How To Draw Fruit in your Bullet Journal

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For people who are brand new to bullet journaling I usually recommend that you start off with a minimalist theme for the first month or two. This will get you in the habit of using your bullet journal every single day. When you are ready to start using themes and want to get more creative, fruit doodles are the way to go. Especially for those who are learning to draw. Fruit doodles are easy to make while still being bright and pretty in a bullet journal. Different Ways To Use Fruit Doodles In Your Bullet Journal I’m not going to blab on forever before gettingRead More →
40 Bullet Journal Winter Doodle Ideas

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Fuzzy sweaters, hot drinks, lighting the fireplace, and glitter falling from the sky. These are the things that I absolutely love about winter. So in anticipation for this season I am sharing some bullet journal winter doodles. When doodling you can do one of two things. Either practice all your doodles on one page in your journal or practice in a separate notebook. No matter what practice in pencil and fill out in your marker or colored pencils later. Popular colors for winter doodles are blues, purples, and of course green and red. This of course doesn’t mean you need to stick to these only.Read More →

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Roses are an extremely popular theme among bullet journalers. There are about a dozen different ways you can draw roses. I’m showing you the top 5 ways on how to draw roses. So if you are using them as doodles or intricate designs for your bullet journal there are a few different ways you can put roses into your bullet journal. I’m also sharing some of my favorite rose themes from some of the best of the best in bullet journal artistry. While some of the ways you can draw roses are similar there is something to be said about each drawing. Just like inRead More →
Bullet Journal Halloween Doodle Ideas

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I love Halloween doodles. They are fun to create, to color, and can be as creepy, cartoonish, or beautiful as you wish. October is usually when the Instagram feeds fill up with original Halloween doodles. I even created a few of my own with how to’s for this post. Doodles are more than just funny cartoon drawings, they can look realistic too. Doodles can be any type of idle drawing. You don’t think about a doodle too much you just kind of go with the flow of the drawing. As always make sure you sketch out in pencil first and then fill it in withRead More →
Bullet Journal Banners and Headers Ideas

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Every now and then we need to spark some creative juices in ourselves so we go searching for ideas and inspiration. Bullet journal banners and headers are the perfect place to start. Here you can find all the many different ways that you can title your pages and spreads. All of us at some point will want pretty headers and banners for our bullet journal pages. If you are not familiar with brush lettering or creating banners I highly recommend you practice them on extra paper, in a practice journal, or in a drawing notebook. This will help you to perfect your style before committingRead More →

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For my first actual month doing a full theme in my bullet journal I decided to have a Nightmare Before Christmas bullet journal theme. I love the movie and Halloween is one of my favorite holidays. It made sense for me to pick and try my hand at this theme. Overall I’m pretty happy with everything about this theme and how it turned out in my bullet journal. It took me a bit of time to figure out how I was going to incorporate the theme and Halloween into each of my spreads but all together it’s pretty awesome. Before we get started here isRead More →
15 Bullet Journal Winter Theme Ideas

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I hate the cold of winter but I love how winter looks. Fresh snow, pretty lights, and everything sparkles. I’ve gathered some awesome looking bullet journal winter spread ideas. These beautiful spreads will get you loving winter too. You will need some new ideas for your bullet journal this winter, so I’ve gathered some wintery inspiration from some of the best artists in the bullet journal world. Remember, your bullet journal is unique to you so make sure that whatever theme you decide to try add your own unique flair to it. The bullet journal is extremely popular during the winter months because most peopleRead More →
Bullet Journal Wreath Doodle Ideas

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Wreaths are one of the most popular designs to use in a bullet journal. They add just the right amount of art to your spreads, are easy to create, and can be extremely creative. Wreath doodles in your bullet journal are a fantastic way to mark the beginning of a new month or to highlight something in a weekly spread. I highly recommend purchasing and inexpensive compass to help create wreaths. This helps you get the wreath perfectly circle and in the center of the page. This is the one I use. The first thing you should understand about your wreaths is they don’t haveRead More →
Bullet Journal Fall Theme Ideas

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I’m a summer fan who has a love affair with fall every single year. I love the colors, the clothes, and the holidays of fall. Of course it’s only natural to want to bring fall designs into your bullet journal. I’ve put together a list of inspiration featuring Bullet Journal Fall Spreads to give you ideas for your own creative spreads. This fall try getting super creative with your spreads. Add a fall bucket list with doodles of things you want to do. Work on a new schedule or create a list of fall activities you can’t wait to do. I’ll get you started withRead More →
21 Bullet Journal Geek Theme Ideas

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Something magical happens when geeks start bullet journaling. We start creating some magnificent geeky spreads of our favorite fandoms. When I decided to stop doing the minimalist themes, I knew it wouldn’t be long before I started stepping into the world of geek themed bullet journal ideas. It’s not easy planning out geeky themes. First, you want to do your fandom justice by portraying it right. Second, you have to try to figure out unique layouts that incorporate your theme. Finally, you have to learn to draw your favorite characters and practice them. Your bullet journal is unique to you and if you are aRead More →

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Harry Potter is a favorite fandom of mine. So, it only makes sense for me to do a Harry Potter bullet journal theme post, right? I have rounded up some of the best Harry Potter doodles and spreads to draw inspiration from. I plan on doing a Harry Potter theme in my own bullet journal in November. I am currently reading through the Harry Potter books for the first time after seeing the movies several times. I have to say I am loving the books and highly recommend reading them. Harry Potter Doodles & Spreads If you are planning on doing Harry Potter Spreads inRead More →
21 Bullet Journal Floral Theme Ideas

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We all need inspiration from time to time for our bullet journals. One of the wonderful things about bullet journaling is the amount of ideas that comes into our community from some really inspiring artists. For the moment I want to focus on weekly spreads that have a floral theme. Upon initial thought about a flower theme you are probably look for pale spreads with wispy watercolor designs. You might be surprised to see just how vibrant floral spreads can be. Bright reds of a poppy themed spread or the sunny yellows of a sunflower theme can really lift your mood throughout the week. IRead More →
Bullet Journal Sunflower Theme - September 2018 Bullet Journal Layout

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We are two days away from September and I have my bullet journal setup for the month complete. It’s nice to have everything planned out so early and I can start filling in all of my monthly plans and updates. Before I fill in everything though I want to share with you my September bullet journal setup. This month I decided to go with fall because I already planned out October and November themes. Additionally, we currently live in central Pennsylvania and the leaves are already starting their changing. This area is absolutely beautiful in the fall as the mountain brightens up with reds, oranges,Read More →

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When you are looking for bullet journal inspiration you need to know the best places to find it. While I’m hoping to build this blog to be a huge source of inspiration for all your bullet journal needs I want to help you find more. Today I am showing you 20 of the best Instagram accounts to follow for bullet journal inspiration. Before we start diving into these bullet journal accounts though I would like to talk briefly about creativity and art. Do not ever compare your art skills to that of another. Art is not something that is comparable because each person will haveRead More →

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A huge part of bullet journaling is the lovely doodles that you can put into your journal. What if you lack artist skills? There is hope! I went through Instagram, Pinterest, and YouTube and found some of the best of the best in how to bullet journal doodle accounts and videos. While not all the accounts are solely about doodling, all have some pretty awesome guides teaching you how to doodle yourself. Even if you currently do not have any artistic skills at all. Artists are not born with a natural gift to draw. We learned to draw and continued to practice. No matter whatRead More →