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Journaling for beginners
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items The world is crazy, let's take a break, crack open our journals, and try not to let chaos consume us.
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Actual Journals
Writing tools
Stickers and Washi Tape
Paper
Actual Journals
All the physical journal's I've used
Hear me out: These are amazing if you do a lot of painting, drawing, or gluing in your journal. I started out with these because I love spiral bound books, and they still are an option I reach for. They're also affordable and good quality paper
UCreate Heavyweight Sketch Book, 6" x 9"
I feel like Moleskine is well known, but it still deserves it's place on the list. I'm not a fan of lined notebooks, so I tend to reach for blank pages, but these journals come in many styles and colors!
Moleskine Classic Soft Cover Notebook, Black
I love this brand! The feeling of it is similar to a Moleskine, but less expensive and more pages. I also love how much marker, pen, and paint these pages can take, all without bleeding through
PAPERAGE Black Blank Journal, 160 Pages
I got one of these as a gift and its high quality, flexible, and durable, but personally the price tag is a bit much for me (but well worth it)
LEUCHTTURM1917 Re:Combine Notebook - Apricot
I feel like on social media, everyone thinks you need a gorgeous journal, but you can 1000% journal just as well in your standard composition notebook or spiral notebook. Pro tip: Go to the store in August/September and stock up on notebooks and comp...
Oxford Composition Notebooks, 6 Pack, Assorted
Writing tools
These are my go to writing tools and creative materials for my journal!
MY FAVORITE! Similar to the Muji, these are 0.38mm, but unlike Muji, these pens are slightly less expensive and have the added benefit that, if needed, you can grab a pack at your local Walmart. I also love retractable pens over capped pens, but that...
Pilot G2 Ultra Fine Gel Pens, 0.38mm, Black, 6ct
Personally, these are my 2nd favorite pen for journaling! I absolutely love that the nib is 0.38mm, I can cram even more thoughts on the page with this small of a pen. The only downside for me if the price tag (They aren't crazy expensive, but I stil...
Muji Gel Ink Ball Point Pen, Black, 0.38mm
I love these pens! They're much thicker then the other pens, but I like to use them to outline and doodle. They're my favorite thicker pen.
Paper Mate InkJoy Black Gel Pens, 10 Count
These are a little more expensive, and I got my set through the Tiktok shop deals, but these are the BEST paint markers on the market in my opinion. They aren't too liquid-y, have amazing coverage, and come in adorable colors. I love these markers, a...
Extra Fine Tip Acrylic Paint Marker Set of 28
I know most people assume Crayola is only for kids, but these markers are perfect! You get a large quantity of good quality markers, all for an affordable price. I love using these in my journal, they aren't too heavy on the pages.
Crayola Super Tips 100ct Washable Markers
I love this type of fineliner pen! Honestly there are a few similar brands, but I purchased this pack and love them. Out of the whole pack, I think 1 or 2 have dried out in the two years I've been using them, but that's decent quality for the price.
Upanic 60 Colors Fineliner Colored Pens
I love these pens for even finer writing! I tried these before Microns because I wanted to see if I'd actually use them, and I do! These are perfect, they don't dry out or break, they don't bleed through, and they're affordable!
Mr. Pen 0.25mm Black Drawing Pens, 8-Pack
I eventually bought Microns just to see how high quality they were, and they definitely deserve the hype. If you like to doodle in your journal, I recommend these
SAKURA Pigma Micron Fineliner Pens - 6 Pack
Stickers and Washi Tape
I love Stickers, and I love Washi Tape! These are my go to purchases
Honestly so cute
120Pcs Vintage Waterproof Scrapbook Stickers
I LOVE the vintage aesthetic
200Pcs Vintage Scrapbook Stickers Kit
Adorable
Mr. Pen Washi Tape Set, 10 Pack, Decorative
I really can never have enough vintage stickers honestly
640Pcs Vintage Nature Stickers for Crafts
I love these flowers
Knaid Pressed Flower Stickers (486 Pieces)
These make me smile
Cute Cat Stickers | 100 PCS | Vinyl Waterproof
I love the designs and patterns of these!
18 Rolls Vintage Aesthetic Washi Tape Set
I love the colors
40 Rolls Decorative Washi Tape Set (MIX)
Paper
Honestly my favorite paper to use is just recycling things I find in my house or thrifting scrapbook paper, but here are some ideas if that isn't an option for you
I love that these are smaller, it gives you more options when creating a spread
445 PCS Vintage Scrapbook Paper Kit
I love to have this paper on hand in case I want to make origami or if I want to use it in my journal
MIDUOLE Origami Paper - 200 Sheets, 20 Colors
I love the designs on these
6"x6" Scrapbooking Paper Pad - 48 Sheets