Don’t get too crazy in the beginning as you figure out what pages do and don’t work for you. The bread and butter of a bullet journal is simply a pen and a notebook you carry with you regularly. And to be completely transparent, I only use the markers and stencils a couple of times a month, when I set up new pages, or am bored and want to decorate. They come with a little carry case and ruler.

Metal Stencils to help me decorate and design my journal.Other Journal use ideas worth mentioning. Journals as record keeping, business accounts, and private thoughts. Some things to think about before starting your diary. I get these colorful markers for decorating. Collages technically, it’s turning your notebook into a scrapbook.This is the black pen I use for writing in my dailies and such.I use this journal, which is a dupe to the cult-favorite Leuchtturm1917. The only difference is the pages aren’t numbered.If you’re just starting out on your BuJo journey, these are the tools I wish I had purchased at the beginning instead of overpriced books and markers that ‘professional bullet journal-ers’ recommended me. However, sometimes I lack the creativity or just need to get inspired by other fellow doodlers, so I’ve compounded a list of 200+ doodle ideas for when you need a little creative boost! Tools For Bullet Journalingīefore we dive right in, I want to mention the tools I have found and use for Bullet Journaling. There’s just something so fun and relaxing about doodling in a bullet journal. My obsession with Bullet Journals continues! But this time it’s with doodles. These easy doodle ideas for beginners are the perfect way to decorate your bullet journal or even use for notes in class (learn how to sketchnote!)

Notebook doodle ideas