Bullet journaling isn’t all about organisation (although this is a big part of it!) It’s also a great way to express your personality and nurture your creativity. A popular way to do this is the art of doodling - cute drawings that are easy to draw. The best part is that you can get started with even the simplest of bullet journaling tools and supplies. So, whether you consider yourself a bit of a Picasso, or you’re looking to improve your drawing skills, adding doodles to your bujo is something both fun and relaxing you can start today!
Table of Contents
Contents:
1. Introduction
2. 50 of the best bullet journal drawings
a. Animal doodles
b. Kawaii cute doodles
c. FREE Japanese Drinks Step-by-step Printable
d. Seasonal drawings
e. Flowers drawings
f. Sea themed doodles
g. Space theme
j. Popular culture theme
k. Other unique doodle designs
Introduction
Why should I bother?
Doodling isn’t a sign of a loss of concentration: in fact, it is the opposite! Research has shown doodling has TONS of benefits: not only will it help your brain: you are more likely to remember things, concentrate and visualise, but it is also great for your mental health- think processing your emotions more productively and relieving stress.
And that's without all the creative energy you will bring to your bujo - and how pretty it's gonna look with all those cute easy drawings!
But I’m no good at doodles… where do I start?
Unsure where to begin? Worried you're not creative enough? Don’t be! The bujo community is full of creative ideas and how to draw step by step tutorials to follow which will improve your drawing skills and have your bullet journal full of cute doodles in no time!
50 of the best bullet journal drawings to add to your bujo.
Animal doodles
Looking for cute things to draw? One of the easiest doodles you can add to you bujo is an animal! Whether elephants are your thing or you go crazy for pandas, these insta step by step doodles are easy to follow, quick to do and super effective. Why not give one (or more!) a try?
1. Elephant Doodle
We are obsessed with this little elephant by @bows.and.bullets Add to your bujo to up the cuteness factor to the max.
Credit: @bows.and.bullets
Difficulty rating (out of 5): 3
2. Sloth doodle
It’s a sloth life! This sloth doodle by @julia.pezowicz will make a great addition to your bujo. The step by step guide breaks it down one stage at a time.
Credit: @julia.pezowicz
Difficulty: 3
3. Cow doodle
We are all for these cute animal doodles and this step by step doodle of a cow by @june.folio is no exception! We love how easy it is by following this useful how to draw step by step.
Credit: @june.folio
Difficulty: 2
4. Peaco*ck doodle
Add a pretty peaco*ck to your bujo using this easy step by step tutorial by @lifeinabujo. This how to draw step by step even features ruler measurements for those perfect dimensions.
Credit: @lifeinabujo
Difficulty: 4
5. Hedgehog doodle
Proving that doodles can grow from the tiniest detail (in this case a dot) is this super cute drawing of a hedgehog by @seed_successful_you. Follow this how to draw step by step to bring some autumn vibes to your bujo doodles.
Credit: @seed_successful_you
Difficulty: 4
6. Panda doodle
If you love pandas as much as we do (because they are awesome) then follow this how to draw step by step doodle tutorial to add some to your bujo. Thanks to the @theboostedjournal this one is great for those new to doodling.
Credit: @theboostedjournal
Difficulty: 2
7. Different bear doodles
Can’t decide between pandas, polars, or grizzly bears? Us neither! So why not add them all to your bujo like @julia.pezowicz? Her easy things to draw step by step ‘we bare bears’ bujo doodle tutorial is too cute for words!
Credit: @julia.pezowicz
Difficulty: 3
8. Koi fish doodle
Adding a Koi fish to your bujo looks tons more complicated than it actually is. Thanks to this step by step doodle tutorial by @izstudying even newbie doodlers can have a go. Such cute drawings!
Credit: @izstudying
Difficulty: 3
9. Bee doodle
Buzzin about this bright yellow bee how to draw step by step from @cozydaydreams. Will add such a colour pop to your bujo.
Credit: @cozydaydreams
Difficulty: 2
Kawaii cute doodles
Take your animal love one step further by adding some kawaii cool to your bujo. Our Shiba doodle insta has tons of cool step by step doodle tutorials for you to follow: from kawaii cute doodles to how to draw a cat step by step!
1. Kawaii foods doodle
These pineapple, watermelon and ice cream kawaii easy doodles by @lifeinabujo are just the perfect summer addition! Super helpful step by step tutorial for you to practice… and just yum!
Credit: @lifeinabujo
Difficulty: 1 - easy doodles
2. Kawaii Tiger doodle
This step by step kawaii tiger doodle tutorial reminds us of the Mojacko and Doraemon Japanese cartoons! @estudapotter breaks it down into bite-sized chunks so you will have these cute doodles drawn up in no time!
Credit: @estudapotter
Difficulty: 2
3. Planet/cat doddle
Combine two of the coolest themes: space and cats with this clever step by step how to draw a cat step by step/ planets doodle tutorial by @nicolegracestudies. Another easy thing to draw for doodle newbies!
Credit: @nicolegracestudies
Difficulty: 1 - easy doodles
4. Bunny & Tiger kawaii combo
Can’t wait to give this kawaii bunny & tiger step by step doodle tutorial by @minimal_studying a go! Don’t you think this will be a cool addition to your bujo? Why not try a how to draw a dog step by step or how to draw a wolf step by step in the same style?
Credit: @minimal_studying
Difficulty: 1 - easy doodles
Download your free Japanese Drinks Step-by-step printable HERE 👇
and keep reading for more doodle ideas!
Seasonal drawings
You may want to add monthly doodles that remind you of the seasons: think pumpkins at Halloween and candy canes at Christmas! Try these cute doodle how to draw step by step tutorials to bring the seasons to your bujo pages.
1. Summer
Want some cute doodles to capture your summer memories? Look no further than this step by step doodle tutorial from @sofiarbie. The best part? These are so easy to add to your bujo in minutes!
Credit:@sofiarbie
Difficulty: 1 - easy doodles
2. Autumn
- Fall leaves doodle
As we near the end of September you might want to bring some orange and brown autumnal magic to your bujo. This how to draw step by step doodle tutorial by @planwithady uses different pen tip sizes and colour combos to beautifully capture fall in a bujo.
Credit: @planwithady
Difficulty: 2
- Poppies doodle
Poppies always remind us of autumn and the colours will look so striking on your spread. Thanks to this step by step flower drawings doodle tutorial by @dutch_dots it's so easy to do.
Credit: @dutch_dots
Difficulty: 3
- Autumn leaves doodle
This neat and simple how to draw step by step autumn leaf tutorial by @augustrose.doodles is the perfect addition to any autumnal themed spread. The lines are so precise and smooth!
Credit: @augustrose.doodles
Difficulty: 2
3. Halloween doodle
It’s nearly October guys, which means….Halloween! Celebrate by adding some cute doodles to your bujo. This step by step skeleton, mummy and vampire doodle tutorial by @anotherme.p. Has you covered. Why not include in a Halloween themed spread?
Credit: @anotherme.p
Difficulty: 3
Flowers drawings
1. Floral doodles
Plant doodles are one of the simplest yet most effective doodles you can add to a bujo- so a good place to start if you are looking to perfect your drawing skills. This doodle step by step by @nicolegracestudies makes flowers drawings simple. Such cute doodles to add to any spread!
Credit: @nicolegracestudies
Difficulty: 1 - easy doodles
2. Hibiscus doodle
This hibiscus step by step doodle tutorial by @amizaomar has us dreaming of beaches in Hawaii! Just the perfect plant doodle to add to your bujo. Why not pick your flowers drawings based on the season. We would love to see a cherry blossom one or a how to draw a rose step by step!
Credit: @amizaomar
Difficulty: 1 - easy doodles
3. Cacti doodle
Follow this simple how to draw step cacti doodle tutorial by @bulletsandconfetti for instant desert vibes. We love how there is a different type of cacti doodle to suit every bujo.
Credit: @bulletsandconfetti
Difficulty: 1 - easy doodles
4. Wildflower drawings
Add some wildflower drawings to your bujo for instant flower power. Thanks to this simple step by step doodle tutorial by @cozydaydreams it couldn’t be easier!
Credit: @cozydaydreams
Difficulty: 1 - easy doodles
5. Tulip doodle
We really like how vibrant this tulip step by step doodle tutorial is from @bujoabby. A super-easy way to bring colour and summery vibes to your bujo pages. You could also add rose flower drawings to your bujo for similar impact!
Credit: @bujoabby
Difficulty: 1 - easy doodles
6. Dandelion doodle
This detailed dandelion tutorial by @bujomitch is really helpful for newbie doodlers- it breaks it down in 3 simple stages: ‘seed’ ‘flower’ and ‘leaf’. Such cute doodles!
Credit: @bujomitch
Difficulty: 2
7. House Plant doodle
Keeping houseplants alive might be difficult, but thanks to this helpful how to draw step by step doodle from @splendidscribbles you can add them to your bujo with ease!
Credit: @splendidscribbles
Difficulty: 3
Sea themed doodles
‘Under the sea’ is such a cool theme to add to a bujo- from turtles to jellyfish these easy doodle ideas will make the perfect addition to your pages.
1. Sea doodles - ‘sea stuff’ doodles
From palm trees to tiny fish this easy how to draw step by step doodle from @bujofromnorway is the go-to for newbie doodlers.
Credit: @bujofromnorway
Difficulty: 1 - easy doodles
2. Turtles doodles
This how to draw a turtle doodle tutorial from @junefolio is super quick and reminds us of ninja turtles! We can’t wait to add one of these cute doodles to our bujo.
Credit: @junefolio
Difficulty: 1 - easy doodles
3. Seashell doodles
Remind yourself of picking up shells at the beach with this fun seashell how to draw step by step tutorial from @seed_successful_you. The pastel colours make a pretty addition to any spread.
Credit: @seed_successful_you
Difficulty: 2
4. Maritime doodles
Yay for all things maritime with these cute doodles! Follow this step by step by @bujotrulla for easy yet effective doodles. These will look so effective when coloured incompletely!
Credit: @bujotrulla
Difficulty: 2
5. Jellyfish doodles
We love these cute doodles of jellies! Add them to your spread with this fun step by step guide from @bulletwithe.
Credit: @bulletwithe
Difficulty: 3
6. Seaweed & coral doodles
This step by step seaweed & coral tutorial by @gigis_journal proves sea themes don’t have to remain blue. Use green, red and yellow colours to add cute bullet journal drawings.
Credit: @gigis_journal
Difficulty: 3
7. Seahorse doodles
Always wondered how to draw a seahorse? Wonder no more with this step by step doodle by @bujoandcookies. This is SO adorable yet such a cute easy drawing!
Credit: @bujoandcookies
Difficulty: 2
Space theme
You have probably seen tons of awesome space spread examples- but unsure of where to start? These helpful easy things to draw will help.
1. Planets & universe doodle spread
This planet & universe doodle spread by @seed_successful_you is so pretty! Those colours!! We love how it breaks down all your fav planets in a step by step easy things to draw how to.
Credit: @seed_successful_you
Difficulty: 2
2. Space themed doodles
Rockets, spaceships, aliens… this step by step space-themed doodle guide has you covered! Make like @cozydaydreams and pick a statement colour to add to your cute doodles.
Credit @cozydaydreams
Difficulty: 2
3. Planet doodles
Another out of this world step by step planet tutorial! This one by @bujobyabby is great for those just starting out and covers all the planets from Saturn to planet Earth!
Credit: @bujoabby
Difficulty: 1 - easy doodles
Banners & borders
Doodles in your bujo can be both practical and cute. Take these simple banner and doodle divider ideas from our insta community. Why not add one to your next spread?
Love how simple this step by step tutorial by @estudapotter makes adding banners to your bujo. We guarantee these easy doodles will look super pretty on your next spread!
Credit: @estudapotter
Difficulty: 2
Food & drink doodles
This is one of our fav doodle ideas to add to your bujo- super quick easy doodles that remind us of all the yummy foods we can eat. Bubble tea anyone?
1. Avocado doodle
We are obsessed with avo: both eating and doodling! This quick, easy doodle is a great how to draw step by step for beginners. You can add to any spread thanks to this tutorial by @loving.bujo.
Credit: @loving.bujo
Difficulty: 1 - easy doodles
2. Cherries doodle
How juicy do these cherries look? Add to your spread by following this step by step tutorial from @tinysilverlinings for instant colour pop perfection.
Credit @tinysilverlinings
Difficulty: 2
3. Strawberries doodle
This is one of the most helpful breakdowns on how to doodle strawberries we have ever seen! Thanks to @annajournals we can add the most perfect colour blended strawberries to our bujo- dreaming of summer days!
Credit: @annajournals
Difficulty: 1 - easy doodles
4. Coffee cups doodle
If like us you can’t survive without coffee, follow this how to draw step by step tutorial from @productivedoodling and add to your next spread. Almost as good as the real thing!
Credit: @productivedoodling
Difficulty: 2
5. Tea & coffee doodle
Tea or coffee? Can’t decide? Neither can we! So why not add both to your bujo by following this cool step by step by @study.duoo
Credit: @study.duoo
Difficulty: 1 - easy doodles
6. Bubble Tea Doodle
How amazing is Bubble Tea? Even more amazing now you can add to your bujo thanks to this how to draw step by step doodle tutorial from @splendidscribbles. Seriously cute doodles!
Credit: @splendidscribbles
Difficulty: 2
Popular culture theme
This is where you can really let your personality shine! Harry Potter obsessed? Disney your thing? Whatever it is you’re passionate about add cute doodles to your bujo! There are tons of popular culture references you can include. Just take a look at some of these awesome, easy doodles.
1. Baymax - Aladdin doodle
We loveeeee Baymax! And this Aladdin themed twist is just so cool. Thanks to @art_love98 it’s super easy to add to your own spread. All that’s missing is the magic carpet.
Credit: @art_love98
Difficulty: 3
2. Baymax doodle
Or if you would rather have Baymax in all his usual cuteness, follow this easy doodle step by step by @junefolio. In just 4 steps you will have a cute doodle added to your page...Simple!
Credit: @junefolio
Difficulty: 1 - easy doodles
3. Disney - Toy Story doodle
We grew up with the Toy Story movies, so felt super emosh when we saw this step by step tutorial by @artlove_98. Add Woody, Jessie, Buzz and the Alien to start with and then expand your spread to include the whole gang!
Credit: @artl_love98
Difficulty: 3
4. Harry Potter doodle
The books, movies, broadway…. We can’t get enough of Harry, Ron & Hermonie! So as Potter heads we were thrilled to see this how to draw step by step of a Time -Turner by @blackandwhitebullet
Credit: @blackandwhitebullet
Difficulty: 4
Other unique doodle designs
Like we mentioned earlier, you can doodle just about anything! Whatever ideas you have- whether personal, practical or simply your favourite things adding a doodle will certainly make you smile. Here are our final easy doodles before we go...
1. Hot air balloon doodles
Up up and away! If you aren’t about to take off anywhere exotic, use your bujo to get your head in the clouds. We love how easy this hot air balloon step by step by @seed_successful_you is to doodle.
Credit: @seed_successful_you
Difficulty: 3
2. Carnival doodles
This how to draw step by step Carnival edition by @study.duoo takes us back to our childhood funfair visits. How cute is the carousel? Just like Mary Poppins!
Credit: @study.duoo
Difficulty: 4
3. Combine multiple doodles in one spread
Once you get the knack for doodling it’s hard to stop! We love how @creative.journals has added multiple doodles to this spread. So much yellow with the honey, bees and sunflowers!
Credit: @creative.journals
Difficulty: 2
4. Colour theme - yellow doodles
What's your favourite colour? Why not express it in your bujo like this step by step tutorial by @ginger.bullet.journal. Everything on the page is yellow!
Credit: @ginger.bullet.journal
Difficulty: 3
Looking for more easy doodle ideas or want to fill your bujo with cute doodles? Follow us on Insta at @notebook_therapy for TONS more easy things to draw and how to draw step by step tutorials
Download your free Japanese Drinks Step-by-step printable HERE 👇
Based on the user's request, it seems that they are interested in learning about bullet journaling and specifically about adding doodles to their bullet journal (bujo) to express their creativity. The user seems to be a beginner in this topic and is looking for guidance on how to get started with doodling in their bujo.
To provide information related to all the concepts used in the article, I will cover the following topics:
- Introduction to bullet journaling and doodling
- Benefits of doodling
- Getting started with doodling in your bujo
- Examples of cute and easy doodles for your bujo
Introduction to Bullet Journaling and Doodling
Bullet journaling is a method of personal organization that combines elements of a planner, diary, and to-do list. It allows you to create a customized system to track your tasks, goals, and events. However, bullet journaling is not just about organization; it's also a way to express your personality and nurture your creativity. One popular way to do this is through doodling, which involves creating cute and easy drawings in your bujo.
Benefits of Doodling
Doodling is not just a sign of a loss of concentration; in fact, it has been shown to have numerous benefits. Research suggests that doodling can help improve memory, concentration, visualization, and even mental health. It can be a productive way to process emotions and relieve stress. Additionally, adding doodles to your bujo can bring creative energy and make it visually appealing.
Getting Started with Doodling in Your Bujo
If you're unsure where to begin or feel like you're not creative enough, don't worry! The bullet journaling community is full of creative ideas and step-by-step tutorials that can help you improve your drawing skills and add cute doodles to your bujo. These tutorials break down the drawing process into easy-to-follow steps, making it accessible for beginners.
Examples of Cute and Easy Doodles for Your Bujo
The article provides a list of 50 of the best bullet journal drawings, categorized into different themes. Here are a few examples from each category:
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Animal Doodles:
- Elephant Doodle
- Sloth Doodle
- Cow Doodle
- Peaco*ck Doodle
- Hedgehog Doodle
- Panda Doodle
- Different Bear Doodles
- Koi Fish Doodle
- Bee Doodle
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Kawaii Cute Doodles:
- Kawaii Foods Doodle (pineapple, watermelon, ice cream)
- Kawaii Tiger Doodle
- Planet/Cat Doodle
- Bunny & Tiger Kawaii Combo
- Baymax - Aladdin Doodle
- Baymax Doodle
- Disney - Toy Story Doodle
- Harry Potter Doodle
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Seasonal Drawings:
- Summer Doodles
- Autumn Fall Leaves Doodle
- Poppies Doodle
- Autumn Leaves Doodle
- Halloween Doodle
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Flowers Drawings:
- Floral Doodles
- Hibiscus Doodle
- Cacti Doodle
- Wildflower Drawings
- Tulip Doodle
- Dandelion Doodle
- House Plant Doodle
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Sea Themed Doodles:
- Sea Stuff Doodles
- Turtles Doodles
- Seashell Doodles
- Maritime Doodles
- Jellyfish Doodles
- Seaweed & Coral Doodles
- Seahorse Doodles
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Space Theme:
- Planets & Universe Doodle Spread
- Space Themed Doodles
- Planet Doodles
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Banners & Borders:
- Simple Banner and Doodle Divider Ideas
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Food & Drink Doodles:
- Avocado Doodle
- Cherries Doodle
- Strawberries Doodle
- Coffee Cups Doodle
- Tea & Coffee Doodle
- Bubble Tea Doodle
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Popular Culture Theme:
- Baymax - Aladdin Doodle
- Baymax Doodle
- Disney - Toy Story Doodle
- Harry Potter Doodle
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Other Unique Doodle Designs:
- Hot Air Balloon Doodles
- Carnival Doodles
- Combine Multiple Doodles in One Spread
- Colour Theme - Yellow Doodles
These are just a few examples, and there are many more doodle ideas and step-by-step tutorials available. You can explore these ideas on platforms like Instagram, where you can find accounts dedicated to bullet journaling and doodling.
Remember, the key to doodling is to have fun and let your creativity flow. Don't worry about being perfect or comparing your doodles to others. The most important thing is to enjoy the process and make your bujo a reflection of your unique personality.
I hope this information helps you get started with adding cute and easy doodles to your bullet journal! Happy doodling!
