50 Fun Themes To Inspire Your Bullet Journal!

Bullet journalling isn’t just about keeping track of tasks; it’s a creative outlet that can reflect your personality and aspirations. So, grab your favourite pens and let’s dive into 50 fun themes to inspire your next journalling session!

1. Botanical Bliss: Incorporate plants, flowers, and leaves for a fresh, natural vibe. We usually split indoor plants as one month, flowers as another month and outdoor plants (like forests) as a seperate month again.

2. Celestial Wonders: Use stars, moons and galaxies to create a dreamy night sky.

3. Retro Vibes: Channel the spirit of the '70s, '80s, or '90s with funky colours, elements and patterns (hello disco ball, roller skates and peace signs).

4. Animal Kingdom: Feature your favourite animals—think cute puppies, quirky llamas, majestic lions or whimsical unicorns. Again, you can split these up and go on for years…. Think a month full of cats (big and small), farm animals, birds… you get the point.

5. Under the Sea: Dive into ocean life with themes of mermaids, fish and coral reefs.

6. Fantasy Realm: Bring mythical creatures like dragons, fairies and wizards to life on your pages.

7. Seasonal Changes: Celebrate the four seasons with themes that reflect winter snowflakes or summer sunshine.

8. Culinary Delights: Decorate with food illustrations—think dinners, desserts or your favourite snacks.

9. Travel Diaries: Capture the essence of different countries with landmarks and cultural motifs.

10. Holidays Galore: Focus on various holidays throughout the year—Christmas trees in December or pumpkins in October!

11. Vintage Postcards: Use old-school postcard designs with travel stamps and retro fonts.

12. Artistic Expressions: Incorporate famous artworks or styles like Impressionism or Cubism.

13. Music Mania: Feature musical notes, instruments or your favourite bands and songs.

14. Sports Enthusiast: Celebrate your favourite sports or teams with themed illustrations and colours.

15. Cosmic Adventure: Use astronauts and spaceships for an out-of-this-world theme.

16. Dream Catchers: Incorporate dream catchers and feathers for a bohemian touch.

17. Geometric Patterns: Play with shapes like triangles, circles and lines for a modern look.

18. Whimsical Fairytales: Bring storybook characters and scenes to life in your journal.

19. Minimalist Chic: Keep it simple with monochrome designs and clean lines.

20. Garden Party: Use floral patterns, tea cups and pastel colours for a cheerful garden theme.

21. Adventure Awaits: Incorporate maps, compasses and travel quotes for the wanderlust in you.

22. Coffee Culture: Celebrate coffee with illustrations of cups, beans and café scenes.

23. Tech Trends: Focus on gadgets and technology with sleek designs and futuristic elements.

24. Quotes & Affirmations: Fill your pages with inspiring quotes in beautiful typography.

25. Nostalgic Games: Include all your childhood favourites with great scope for some creative spreads. Think snakes and ladders, monopoly, Pac-Man.

26. Crafty Creations: Showcase your hobbies like knitting, painting or scrapbooking through themed decorations.

27. Wild West Adventures: Incorporate cowboy hats, cacti and desert landscapes for a fun twist.

28. Cityscape Wonders: Include different skylines from around the world.

29. Zen Garden: Create a calming atmosphere with mandalas and peaceful imagery.

30. Cartoon Characters: Feature beloved cartoon characters from childhood for a nostalgic feel.

31. Fruits & Veggies: Use bright illustrations of fruits and vegetables to brighten up your pages. Some people will use fruit for their ENTIRE year, focusing on one fruit a month. You do you though - that’s the beauty of bujo (bullet journalling)!

32. Fashion Forward: Showcase fashion trends or outfit ideas through stylish sketches.

33. Wanderlust Waves: Capture beach vibes with waves, sun hats, beach balls and surfboards for summer fun!

34. Mystical Forests: Incorporate trees, woodland creatures, toadstools and fairy lights for an enchanting theme.

35. Pop Culture References: Decorate with elements from your favourite movies, shows, or books—think Harry Potter or Star Wars!

36. Baking Bliss: Celebrate baking with cakes, cookies and sweet treats illustrations.

37. Outdoor Escapades: Focus on camping themes with tents, campfires and hiking trails.

38. Art Supplies Galore: Feature paints, brushes and sketchbooks for the artist in you!

39. Self-Care Sanctuary: Create a soothing space dedicated to self-care routines and wellness tips.

40. Time Travel Themes: Explore different eras—like the Roaring Twenties or the Disco Era—with relevant motifs.

41. Vehicle Showcase: Have fun including an array of different type of vehicles to transport your words and feelings onto the page.

42. Animal Prints: Use patterns inspired by animal skins—think leopard spots or zebra stripes!

43. Mood Lighting: Decorate with twinkling lights for a magical touch throughout your journal pages.

44. Kaleidoscope Colours: Play with vibrant colours in abstract patterns for a lively look!

45. Inspirational Women: Highlight influential women through quotes and images that inspire you!

46. Movie Night: Create layouts inspired by classic films—popcorn included!

47. Shapes on Shapes:: Play around with different shapes, making up your own patterns.

48. Cultural Celebrations: Celebrate different cultures through their festivals and traditions in your layouts!

49. Patterns on patterns: Have playful fun with different patterns on each page. Think polka dots, stripes, plaid and strokes.

50. Polaroids and Picture Frames: Hand draw cute frames to write quotes, doodle away or stick actual photos in.

Hopefully there is something within that list that sparks your imagination. Feel free to join our DOT Facebook Group and show us what you’re working on.

Happy journaling! ✨📓

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