Here is a list of everything to get started with this cozy hobby. Journaling is such a relaxing hobby and there is no right or wrong way to do it. Whether you journal your memories with travel photos or go the “junk” journal route collecting receipts...
Sections
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Journals
Pens
Stickers
Supplies
Journals
First pick a notebook. The following are recommendations of products I personally use and enjoy.
I started my journaling journey with this $10 notebook
Minimalism Art Premium Notebook 5" x 8.3"
I've also been using Moleskine notebooks for the past 5 years as I enjoy the paper quality
Moleskine Classic Large Ruled Notebook, Black
Recently I started using Traveler's Notebooks to document my trips. These are incredible quality and my top recommendation!
Traveler's Notebook: Brown (Regular Size)
Although these are planners, I love using my Hobonichi Techo for daily journaling. The pages are thinner than your regular notebook but with the right pens that isn't a problem for me :)
Hobonichi Techo 2025: Candy Floss A5 Cousin Size
Pens
Tombow markers are wonderful for writing and drawing cute details on pages
Tombow Dual Brush Pen Art Markers, 10-Pack
Micron pens are many artist's choice of writing tools for their variety of sizes and archival ink
SAKURA Pigma Micron Fineliner Pens - 6 Count
Felt tip pens feel so nice to write with so I had to include them in this list!
Paper Mate Flair Felt Tip Pens, 12 Count
Stickers
The Happy Planner has a large collection of sticker books, it's a good place to get started!
Value Pack Stickers - Fun Florals
This sticker book is a good starting point!
Mega Value Pack Stickers - 100 Sheets - Seasonal
ban.do also have a variety of stickers books all filled with hundreds of colorful fun art!
ban.do's Sticker Book - Issue Ten
Wishing I didn't sleep on washi tape for so long!
ZYNSHE 16 Rolls Cute Decorative Washi Tape
Quotes are a great way to enhance your pages and filling up space.
2370 Pcs Gold Foil Quote Stickers for Journaling
Supplies
These glue pens are amazing for precision, it is blue when you apply it and it turns clear when it dries up.
Kuretake Zig 2 Way Glue Pen Set - 3 Varieties
I found this at a creative reuse store and it's so good for quick glueing photos or scrapbook paper.
XFasten 8mm x 30ft Double Sided Glue Tape
When your journal starts getting chunky, a nice clip helps keeping your notebook flat on the table.
Traveler's Notebook Brass Clip
I use my tiny scissors for cutting more precisely when I don't feel like using my x-acto knife
Westcott 5" Micro-Tip Fabric Scissors
This is a great tool to cut magazine images quick and easy
2 Pcs 360° Rotating Blade Craft Knife Set
Once your journal starts getting bulky, trust me you're going to love having bought these!
