keeping up with a journal consistently is SO hard. here are all my favorite journaling essentials that make it feel less like a chore and more like my favorite hobby! welcome to my journaling for dummies master class, enjoy!
these are my ALL TIME favorite pens. i love the 1.0mm tip. it makes my writing so bold and juicy! i prefer it over a thin tip pen. i feel like it writes so much smoother. i’ve put all my friends and family on and we all love love love!
Pilot G2 Gel Roller Pens, Bold 1mm, 2-Pack
i promise, once you go bold, you will NEVER go back! this one is for the girlies that are into more funky colors when they write. i love adding a pop of color to my journaling, and finding a pack of assorted colors in my favorite pen made my day. the...
Pilot G2 Gel Roller Pens, Bold 1mm, 36ct
i love crayola super tips for journaling. they’re affordable and you get so many colors! i use these for faux calligraphy and fun lettering in my journal or for card making! they’re a fun addition to any stationary junkies tool box. plus they’re wash...
Crayola® Super Tips Washable Markers, 50ct.
amanda is my FAVORITE bujo youtuber. i love watching her bullet journal flip throughs. her voice is so soothing and her work is gorgeous. i love looking to her for inspiration on how to format my bullet journal or come up with new ideas. she’s a grea...
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goodnotes has truly changed my life. keeping up with paper journals is a lot of work, but being able to store them all on my ipad has been a game changer. you can design your own covers, import templates from canva, write, draw, etc. all in goodnotes...
Goodnotes | Notes Reimagined | Note-Taking App
i LOVE daiso!!! it’s like a japanese general store and it’s my favorite place for stationary and journaling goodies. it’s a dollar store, so everything is super affordable. i like to grab different notebooks, washi tapes, sticker sets, and sticky not...
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white pens!!!! how cool! i love these ones, i feel like the gelly roll pen is just so iconic. this is the most affordable multipack i’ve seen, with different thicknesses for different projects. this is perfect for adding accents to doodles/lettering ...
Assorted Classic White GellyRoll Pens - 3 Piece Set
snail mail is the best! i love being able to use these mystery packs on journal pages. getting to design a funky page every now and again is so cathartic and gives me a moment to reset and unwind.
50+ piece mini ephemera pack | junk journal | snail mail | card making | scrapbooking
this might seem silly but wreck this journal is another one i totally recommend. it’s just a fun way to unwind and let loose at the end of the day that doesn’t require much brain power, just wreck it!
Wreck This Journal (Black) Expanded Edition (Expanded) (Paperback)
i LOVE using sharpies when i journal/scrapbook. they’re so smooth to write with and i love the bold effect they add to a page. using these for lettering,titles, doodles, all of the above. they’re just a fun and versatile item to have in your journali...
Sharpie 2pk Permanent Markers Fine Tip Black: Quick Drying, Water-Resistant, Art & Office Supplies, Ages 10+
planner stickers are awesome! i get mine from either here on amazon or hobby lobby. they’re so easy to use and make keeping track of things so much easier. instead of having to write out every specific detail on my agenda, i can just pop a sticker on...
Aesthetic Monthly Planner Stickers - 1100+
if you’ve got the patience for them, stamps are awesome. i hate using premade planners and agendas because i feel like the features are never right for me. with stamps though, i can build the page how i want and format it in a way i can actually use ...
Zonon 18 Pcs Clear Journal Stamps & Stencils
i use these for EVERYTHING. i love using these stamps. i use them for titles, fun lettering, homemade cards, EVERYTHING! the font is so fun and typewriter-esque. one of my favorite purchases for journaling.
Lowercase Serif Alphabet Rubber Stamps
i hate to say it, but if you’re a crafter/artist/painter/writer, you NEED poscas. they’re so vibrant, so smooth, and they are amazing. i bring them with me everywhere. they’re acrylic paint and can be used for so many things.
POSCA 8-Color Paint Marker Set, PC-5M Medium
these are little polaroid stickers! i love adding them to photos and then using those photos in my journals or even just to hang up! they’re adorable. you could even put them on an empty page and doodle a little picture in them! super cute!
Zink Colorful, Fun & Decorative Photo Border Stickers for 2" x 3" Photo Paper (100 Pack)
hobby lobby is THE place for beginner journaling/scrapbooking. they have such an extensive collection of paper, stickers, washi tape, etc. essentially everything you could want or need to make the perfect pages is here. they have weekly sales that ar...