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Journaling Essentials for Beginners 📒

28 items

Arshiya Khan

Starting your journaling journey and don't know where to begin? This list has everything you need! From gorgeous notebooks to cute stickers and pens - these affordable picks will make you actually excited to journal every single day! 🌸✨

Sections

Journals & Notebooks

Pens & Markers

Stickers & Washi Tape

✨ Aesthetic Extras

Storage & Organisation

Journals & Notebooks

The most important part of your journaling setup - the notebook itself! These picks are beautiful, high quality and perfect for beginners who want something they'll actually look forward to writing in every day!

The most loved journaling notebook in the world for a reason! Dotted pages are perfect for bullet journaling, sketching and writing. Slightly splurge worthy but absolutely worth every penny - this will last you the whole year!

The Ultimate Beginner Journaling Notebook

A super affordable alternative to expensive journals that doesn't compromise on quality! Thick pages that don't bleed, gorgeous cover and perfect dotted pages for any journaling style. Great starter journal!

Affordable Dotted Journal for Beginners

One of the most aesthetic journals you'll ever own! Incredibly thick pages that work with any pen or marker without bleeding. Perfect for girls who want to take their journaling to the next level!

Aesthetic Hardcover Journal for Serious Journalers

One of the most elegant and feminine journals out there! Beautiful minimalist design with high quality thick pages that work with any pen without bleeding. Perfect for beginners who want something simple, clean and absolutely gorgeous to write in eve...

Minimalist Aesthetic Journal for Everyday Journaling

Hands down the most beautiful and feminine journal you'll ever own! Stunning floral cover designs that look absolutely gorgeous on any desk. High quality pages, perfect for any journaling style and makes the most amazing gift too. If you want one jou...

The Most Gorgeous Floral Journal for Beginners

The most luxurious journal you'll ever own! Handcrafted Italian leather cover that feels absolutely stunning and gets more beautiful with age. A serious splurge but completely worth it for girls who want a forever journal they'll treasure for years. ...

Luxurious Italian Leather Journal Worth Every Penny

Pens & Markers

The right pens make journaling SO much more enjoyable! These picks write beautifully, don't bleed through pages and come in gorgeous colours to make your journal pages look absolutely stunning!

The most popular journaling highlighters for a reason! Gorgeous soft pastel colours that look beautiful on any journal page. Double ended with two different tip sizes - absolutely essential for any beginner journaler!

Aesthetic Pastel Highlighters for Journaling

Makes your journal pages look like actual art! Super fine tip for detailed writing and drawing, comes in gorgeous colours and writes incredibly smoothly. A total must have for any journaling beginner!

Colourful Fineliner Pens for Journals

Perfect for hand lettering, headers and adding gorgeous colour to your journal pages! Dual tip with both a brush and fine end. A slightly splurge worthy pick that will completely transform your journaling game!

Brush Pens for Beautiful Lettering

An absolute journaling staple that every beginner needs! Super precise fine tip that makes the cleanest and most beautiful lines in your journal. Waterproof and fade proof so your pages will look gorgeous forever. Once you try these you'll never go b...

Stickers & Washi Tape

The fun part of journaling!! Stickers and washi tape instantly make your pages look so much more aesthetic and creative. These affordable picks are perfect for decorating any journal spread!

Comes with hundreds of gorgeous stickers perfect for decorating your journal pages! Florals, quotes, icons and so much more. Super affordable and will last you months of journaling. An absolute beginner essential!

Cute Aesthetic Sticker Pack for Journal Decoration

A beautiful set of washi tapes in the most aesthetic patterns and colours! Perfect for borders, dividers and decorating any journal page. Super affordable and comes with so many different designs to mix and match!

Gorgeous Washi Tape Set for Beginners

The most gorgeous sticker flakes that make your journal pages look absolutely stunning! Japanese style designs that are super cute and unique. Perfect for girls who want that aesthetic journaling look!

Aesthetic Japanese Sticker Flakes for Journaling

✨ Aesthetic Extras

The little extras that take your journaling setup from basic to absolutely gorgeous! These cute and affordable picks will make your whole journaling experience so much more enjoyable and aesthetic!

The most aesthetic ruler you'll ever own! Makes drawing borders and dividers in your journal look so clean and professional. Super affordable and looks absolutely gorgeous on any desk!

Aesthetic Brass Ruler for Clean Journal Lines

The cutest little accessories that keep your journal organised and looking adorable! Perfect for marking your current page and adding a cute touch to your setup. Super affordable and comes in gorgeous designs!

Cute Bookmark Clips for Your Journal

Keep all your journaling supplies organised and looking cute! Super spacious, very affordable and comes in gorgeous minimalist designs. Perfect for storing all your pens, markers and washi tapes!

Aesthetic Pencil Case to Store All Your Supplies

The most fun journaling accessory you'll ever own! Print cute photos straight from your phone and stick them directly into your journal for the most aesthetic and personal pages ever. Perfect for memories, moodboards and making your journal truly one...

Cute Mini Printer for Journaling Photos

The cutest little detail that makes your journal look so much more aesthetic! Comes in gorgeous shapes like stars, hearts, flowers and more. Perfect for holding loose papers, photos and notes in your journal. Super affordable and such an underrated j...

Cute Decorative Paperclips for Journaling

The perfect book for anyone who wants to get more creative with their journaling but doesn't know where to start! A different creative prompt for every single day of the year - no experience needed at all. Super fun, very inspiring and will completel...

Daily Creative Prompt Book for Beginner Journalers

If you're new to journaling and don't know where to start - this is THE book for you! Full of fun and creative prompts that push you out of your comfort zone and make journaling so much less intimidating. Tear pages, spill things, draw outside the li...

The Most Popular Beginner Journaling Book Ever

The most gorgeous candle to light while you journal! Beautiful minimalist packaging that looks absolutely stunning on any desk. Long lasting, incredible scents and creates the cosiest and most relaxing journaling atmosphere. Light one up, make yourse...

Aesthetic Minimalist Candle for Cozy Journaling Sessions

The most beautiful floral stamp set that will completely transform your journal pages! Stunning detailed designs that look absolutely gorgeous with any ink colour. Perfect for borders, decorations and adding that extra special touch to any journal sp...

Gorgeous Floral Stamp Set for Beautiful Journal Pages

Storage & Organisation

Keep all your gorgeous journaling supplies neat, organised and looking aesthetic! Because a tidy journaling setup makes the whole experience so much more enjoyable and relaxing! 🌸

The smartest way to store your washi tape collection! Keeps all your tapes organised, visible and super easy to access while journaling. No more digging through drawers to find the right tape - total game changer!

Cute Washi Tape Organiser for Your Collection

The most popular storage solution in the journaling community! Perfect for storing all your notebooks, supplies and accessories in one gorgeous and organised space. Super affordable and looks absolutely stunning in any room!

The Ultimate Journaling Supply Storage Solution

The perfect all in one storage solution for beginner journalers! Keeps all your supplies organised, protected and looking gorgeous. Super affordable and comes in beautiful designs that look amazing on any desk or shelf!

Beautiful Box to Store All Your Journaling Goodies

The most aesthetic and minimalist pen stand you'll ever own! Crystal clear acrylic design looks absolutely gorgeous on any desk and shows off all your beautiful pens and markers. Super affordable, very easy to clean and makes your whole journaling se...

Minimalist Acrylic Pen Stand for Your Desk