Bullet Journal Themes
A theme repeats colors or drawings across journal pages. You can use a season, a favorite film, or a simple motif such as leaves.
These examples show different ways to carry a theme through a notebook.
Monthly Bullet Journal Themes
Browse by month below, or see more page ideas.
January Bullet Journals
January examples often use winter scenes or a fresh-year theme. Choose a subject that fits the month where you live.
- winter
- snow
- snowflakes
- new years
- new years resolutions
- focus word
- new beginnings
- growth
- penguins
- cardinals
- minimalism
- decluttering
- healthy lifestyle
- garnet
- stars
February Bullet Journals
Hearts, warm colors, or a self-care page are some ideas for February.
- hearts
- cupid
- arrows
- friendship
- cookies
- chocolate
- candy
- roses
- makeup
- pink
- lace
- amethyst
- purple
March Bullet Journals
For March, try a color palette or motif you'd like to repeat across the month's pages.
- shamrocks
- clovers
- green
- gold
- rainbows
- braided patterns
- spring
- lilies of the valley
April Bullet Journals
Rain and flowers are familiar April motifs. You can also choose a subject unrelated to the weather.
- spring
- butterflies
- flowers
- monarchs
- daisies
- rain
- raindrops
- umbrellas
- rainbows
- clouds
- mist
- trees
- birds
May Bullet Journals
May pages can reflect changing seasons, school plans, or a trip you're looking forward to.
- flowers
- iris flower
- travel
- maps
- camping
- tents
- stars
- squirrels
- frogs
- skunks
- racoons
- lavendar
June Bullet Journals
These June examples offer ideas for a new month's layouts and decoration.
- sunflowers
- summer cocktails
- ice tea / sun tea
- sunglasses
- ice cream
- popsicles
- ice cream truck
- beach
- beach ball
- starfish
- fish
- suns & moons
Browse more monthly spread ideas.
July Bullet Journals
As someone with a July birthday, I enjoy planning pages for this month.
- sunshine
- sandals
- travel
- airplanes
- passport
- maps
- sunglasses
- summer drinks
- lemons
- bees
- grapes
- strawberries
- watermelon
- ruby
August Bullet Journals
August might mean holidays, a return to classes, or something else entirely. Browse August page ideas for a starting point.
- road trips
- sunscreen
- camping
- tents
- trees
- stars
- sunsets
- popsicles
- ice cream
- milkshakes
- back to school
- markers (mildliners)
- backpacks
- books
September Bullet Journals
Autumn colors and warm drinks are among these September ideas.
- pumpkin spice latte
- starbucks
- stars
- universe
- galaxy
- constellations
- stationery
- autumn leaves
- sweaters
- flannel
- friendship
- apples
October Bullet Journals
October examples include seasonal leaves and Halloween details.
- fall
- autumn leaves
- acorns
- nuts
- raking
- scarecrows
- pumpkins
- gourds
- scarves
- beanies
- ghosts
- Harry Potter
- spiders (ew! lol)
See more October themes.
November Bullet Journals
A November theme could include a gratitude page or a record of the year's memories.
- turkeys
- pies
- apples
- baskets
- harvest
- scarecrow
- scarves
- fall leaves
- wreaths
- vines / garlands
December Bullet Journals
December offers seasonal colors and holiday motifs if you enjoy them.
- Christmas
- Hanukkah
- presents, gifts
- fir trees
- pine trees
- pine boughs
- wreaths
- shiny balls
- ornaments
- candy canes
- bells
- sparkle
- candles
- stockings
- santa hats
- elves
- snowflakes
- snow
- snowman
- penguins
- polar bears
See more December ideas.
Seasonal Bullet Journal Themes
You can also keep one theme for a season instead of changing it every month.
Browse layout ideas to use with a theme.
Spring Bullet Journal
Flowers and lighter colors feature in these spring ideas.
Summer Bullet Journal
Browse summer page ideas for sunny colors and seasonal motifs.
Fall Bullet Journal
Autumn leaves offer shapes and colors to repeat across pages.
- autumn leaves
- pumpkin spice
- scarves
- pumpkins
- gourds
- corn husks
- backpacks
- plaid
- mushrooms
- acorns
- pecans & other nuts
- scarecrows
See more fall ideas.
Winter Bullet Journal
Winter themes can use snow, warm drinks, or Christmas details.
Color Bullet Journal Themes
Red Bullet Journal
Orange Bullet Journal
Yellow Bullet Journal
Green Bullet Journal
Blue Bullet Journal
Purple Bullet Journal
Black Bullet Journal
Gray Bullet Journal
Movie Bullet Journal Themes
Harry Potter Bullet Journal
A favorite Harry Potter scene or symbol can become a page motif.
Super Heroes Theme Bullet Journal
Superhero emblems offer another recognizable set of shapes and colors.
Disney Bullet Journal
Disney characters can provide ideas for page decoration.
- Winnie the pooh
- Frozen, olaf
- Mickey Mouse
- Minnie Mouse
- Tangled (Rapunzel)
- Cinderella
- The Lion King
- Donald Duck
- Disney World
Nightmare Before Christmas Bullet Journal
The Nightmare Before Christmas offers a distinct palette and characters for a film theme.
- Jack Skellington
- Sally
- Graveyard hill
- Pumpkins
- Masks
- Lock, Shock, and Barrel
- Zero (the ghost dog)
Stylistic Bullet Journal Themes
Minimalist Bullet Journals
These minimalist examples use fewer elements on the page.
Aesthetic Bullet Journals
For more decorative layouts, browse the examples below.
- Sunflowers
- Simple doodles
- Washi tape
- Kraft paper
- Subtle rainbows
- Monochrome
- Kpop
- Instax photos
- 90s
- Crystals
- Prisms
- Triangles
- Stars
- Clouds
- Blue sky
- Succulents
- Cacti
- Dusty rose
- Teal
- Yellow
- Pastel
- Green
Choose a detail you'd enjoy drawing more than once, then see how it works with your usual pages.
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