Beginner Bullet Journaling Must-Haves

Bullet journalling can be intimidating. It’s just a pen and paper and everything in it is up to your preference and skillset. But, when I see any set-up online, I instantly think, “yeah, that’s never happening. I’m not even going to bother to try.”

This year, however, I decided to go for it and keep it as simple as possible. Check out my YouTube video here to see how I did it this year.

Something else I fall into the trap of is thinking I need a million tools and pieces of stationery to start. And this year, I also see that’s not true. So here is a beginner, essential list of things I think you’ll need to start and complete your bullet journal. Well, you may need these in addition to a Pinterest account because my creativity was not there when I decided to start, and it helped me by guiding me.

A journal: Notebook Medium (A5), Hardcover, 251 Numbered Pages, Lilac, Dotted – Leuchtturm1917 : Amazon.ca: Office Products OR if you want to keep it really affordable and simple: Dot Grid Notebook Spiral A5 Size Dotted Paper WINSAFE 80 sheets/160 Pages, 8.27inX5.67in (2) : Amazon.ca: Office Products

Coloured Pens: Colored Gel Pens, Lineon 24 Colors Retractable Gel Ink Pens with Grip, Medium Point(0.7mm) Smooth Writing Pens Perfect for Adults and Kids Journal Notebook Planner, Writing in Office and School : Amazon.ca: Office Products

Basic Pens: BIC Round Stic Xtra Life Ballpoint Pen, Medium Point (1.0mm), Blue, For Smooth & Comfortable Writing, 12-Count : Amazon.ca: Office Products

Markers/Paint Pens: Dual Tip Brush Marker Pens, 24 Color Brush and Fine Tip Art Marker for Journal, Coloring Book, Planner : Amazon.ca: Home

Let me know in a comment if there’s anything else you think you’ll need to start a bullet journal. And drop a smiley face if you’ve seen the YouTube video!