One of the best things about using a Bullet Journal is that it’s not just for planning your life, it’s a space where your creativity can run wild.
You don’t need to be good at drawing to make your journal feel more personal. Even the simplest little doodles can bring your pages to life.
Whether you’re into cute little art journal doodles or just looking for super simple ideas to try while you sip your coffee, we’ve got you covered.
From easy step-by-step doodles to inspo for all kinds of themes, there’s something here for everyone, even if you’re convinced you “can’t draw.”
To make it easy to jump around, we’ve added a clickable table of contents so you can head straight to the kind of doodles you’re into today.
Why Doodles Belong in Your Bullet Journal
Planning is great and all and so important, but sometimes you just want your journal to look fun too.
And it has nothing to do with being a ‘real’ artist. They’re just for self expression, hobby, personal development, mindfulness… whatever you need at the time.
To make finding the best doodle for you easier, we have created this ultimate list of doodles for journals.
Keep reading to find our all-time favorite journal doodle ideas, from animals to Holidays, flowers to magical creatures and so much more. We keep reviewing and adding to this collection!
Doodle Supplies
Grab your supplies and let’s get doodling. Here are our recommendations:
- Paper or sketchbook
- Dual Brush Pens
- Pencil or mechanical pencil with a good eraser
- Or drawing pen (this is our favorite)
- Colored pencils or markers if you feel like adding color
- Optional: white gel pen for highlights or cute lil details
Easy doodles for your bullet journal
Flower Doodles
Flower and floral drawings are just special, something we tend to doodle over and over because they’re pretty and forgiving! Here are our favorite botanical doodles from how to draw a rose to tropical leaf doodles.
Love doodling ideas and coloring? Check out our Ultimate Guide to Flower Bullet Journal Drawings!
How To Draw A Rose
You can find instructions for this rose doodle here.
HOW TO DRAW HIBISCUS
Try this easy Hibiscus step-by-step doodle tutorial here.
How To Draw A Bunch of flowers
Need a little more help? Follow along with our easy step-by-step flower bouquet drawing here.
How to draw tulips
Find the full tulip doodle tutorial here.
How to draw daffodils
We have an easy to follow step-by-step daffodil drawing tutorial here.
How to draw a dandelion
This is a flower doodle that looks difficult to make but it is actually very easy. In my dandelion drawing tutorial post I show you how to draw this flower with descriptive instructions.
How to draw Lavender
Check my post with a lavender tutorial here to see the step by step process to replicate this lavender flower bunch :
How To Draw A Daisy
Find the full Daisy doodle tutorial here.
How To Draw Snowdrops
Follow along with this Snowdrop drawing tutorial here.
How To Draw a Lotus
You can follow along with the Lotus doodle step-by-step here.
Cactus Doodles
Love these doodles? Head to our step-by-step cactus tutorial.
Leaf Doodles
How To Draw Monstera Leaf
You can see the full Monstera Leaf drawing tutorial here.
How To Draw Banana Leaf
Try this easy banana leaf drawing step-by-step here.
How To Draw A Maple Leaf
Find the step-by-step Maple Leaf drawing tutorial here.
Tree Doodles
Mushroom Doodles
Learn how to draw a cute Toadstool here.
Need ideas for your challenge? Try our printable 30 Day Doodle Challenge HERE.
Animal Doodles
Want instant cute factor in your bujo? Here are some easy animal notebook doodle ideas.
Choose from an easy fox doodle to a super cute sloth doodle. Simple how to draw animal tutorials anyone can have a try at.
How To draw a Llama
Try these easy llama cute doodle ideas.
How To draw an Owl
Find the step-by-step owl drawing tutorial here.
Hedgehog Drawing Tutorial
Learn how to draw a cute hedgehog here.
Travel Doodles
Whether it is a fun travel doodle in your planner or you are looking for travel drawings to decorate a travel journal for your next adventure, there is an easy drawing guide you will love.
Want to have a go at these cute drawings for your spread? Try New York Bullet Journal doodles here.
Head over to our post to try these and even more easy travel doodles.
Lifestyle Doodles
These doodles are perfect for a doodle a day challenge weekly spreads as they can fit into your daily or easily. They also make great bullet journal icons too.
Diffuser Drawing Tutorial
Click to see more Hygge doodles with step by step tutorials.
How To draw Slippers
Try to draw a pair of slippers here.
How to draw a coffee maker
Learn how to draw a coffee pot here.
How to draw a coffee press
Try this Coffee Press doodle here.
How to draw tea cup
Learn the steps to draw this tea cup doodle here.
Draw a scarf
Follow along with our scarf drawing guide here.
Try to draw cute mittens here.
Draw Mittens
Find our step-by-step eye mask doodle here.
Food Doodles
Looking for some cool doodles on food?
These fun food drawings are great for meal planning, in a habit tracker spread, or try a “my life in doodles” series.
Draw cupcakes
How To Draw A Jam Jar
Follow along with our easy Jam doodle tutorial here.
How to draw a pie
We have created this Pumpkin Pie doodle but it’s easy to change it up for a fun apple pie drawing or any flavor you want!
How To draw Roasted Turkey
This roast turkey doodle tutorial is great for a thanksgiving doodle!
Fruit Doodles
We think Fruit doodles are so cute they deserve a special mention as doodles for planners.
How to draw an apple
Click to see our easy apple doodle ideas.
Holiday Doodles
One of our favorite doodle diary ideas is special holiday drawings.
They are a great way to get into the holiday celebrations and make your bujo look festive. Take a look at these gorgeous doodles for Christmas, Halloween and more.
How to draw a wreath
Learn how to draw a Christmas Wreath here.
How to draw santa
Follow along with this cute Santa doodle tutorial here.
Draw candy cane
Find our cute candy cane drawing step-by-step here.
Try these cute Halloween doodles with easy step-by-step guides.
How to draw a ghost
We share how to draw a cute ghost here.
Drawing Pumpkin
Find the step-by-step pumpkin doodle tutorial here.
Valentines Day Doodle Ideas
You can follow this heart balloon doodle guide here.
Learn how to draw a teddy bear here.
Birthday Doodles & Gift Doodles
Create a fun gift tag doodle here.
Learn how to draw a gift box doodle here.
Season Doodles
Make your bullet journal reflect the seasons outside with these fun seasonal doodles. You could also use them as great doodle journal prompts.
Find step-by-step tutorials for all these Fall Doodles Here.
Create a cute scarecrow doodle here.
How to draw snowflakes
You can check my post on how to doodle snowflakes here! We have 6 step by step snowflake designs.
Find our easy doodle tutorials for winter doodles here.
Banner Doodles
These doodles are an easy way to add some artistic vibes to your bujo. The best part is that they are super easy to recreate.
Find these easy banner drawing tutorials here.
Book Theme Doodles
Keeping track of books you read or trying to draw pictures from your favorite books is a great doodle challenge. Here are a few we love.
Try this closed Book doodle here.
Learn how to draw a journal book here.
We hope you loved all these gorgeous doodle bullet journal ideas. Make sure you follow us on Pinterest for more inspiration.
Tried some of these drawings for yourself? We would love to see how they turned out so share your pictures with us.
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