It is always super difficult to come up with a theme. Here is a list of over 100 bullet journal theme ideas.
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It is always super challenging to come up with a theme. Sometimes you want something more general, but you usually want it to match the period it covers.
I do a different theme each month. I also keep some aspects common throughout the whole notebook. This year, my common thread is the lettering I use.
Additionally, I like to stick to colors or patterns for my themes. However, I will occasionally pull in something more artistic, like a galaxy theme. Others might choose a more artistic theme for each month. These themes might include a favorite show, game, animal, etc.
Regardless of the countless options, sometimes it can be difficult to become inspired. So, here is a list of over 100 bullet journal theme ideas to inspire your planner.
01 | January
January is the first month of the year. Where I am from, it is usually the worst month for winter weather with snow and cold everywhere. So, I generally use a lighter or brighter blue as my bujo theme for January.
Further, below are some other great January bullet journal theme ideas.
- Winter Wonderland
- Celebration
- New Beginnings
- Blue
- Gold
- Snowy Mountains
- Crystals
- Tea
- Cozy
- Watercolor
- Mushroom
- Fireworks
- Purple
- Silver
- The 1920s
- Star Wars
images sources: @instantprintable, @dotted.v, @bujojujii, @bujo__gram, @blackandwhitebullet, 2017 Bujo PWM
02 | February
February is the month of love. So, it seems that everything in February is related to love and valentine’s day.
I am not a huge celebrator of the holiday. Thus, my February bullet journal theme focuses on something else, possibly something feminine or delicate in nature. For example, this year, my February theme was gold.
Below are amazing February theme ideas, both related and not related to love and Valentine's Day.
- Red
- Pink
- Hearts
- Valentine's Day
- Love
- Mountains
- Crystals
- The 1900s
- Tea
- Cozy
- Watercolor
- Mushroom
- Dinosaurs
- Flowers
- Feathers
- Gold
Image sources: @notebook_profile, @enemesis_4, @all_thingsbujo, @books.and.bulletpoints, Mary Bujo, February 2019 Bujo
03 | March
March’s primary holiday is St. Patty’s Day. So, it seems that everything turns green during March; green seems to be in everyone’s bullet journal.
As you might have picked up, generally, I'm not particularly eager to use holiday themes. Instead, for my March layout, I decided to do something weird. Further, instead of green, I used white and black to keep a clean geometric type layout.
Here are some very fun March theme ideas.
- St. Patty's Day
- Green
- Tropical Plants
- Houseplants
- Outer Space / Galaxy
- Feathers
- Mosaic
- Crystals
- 90’s
- Birds
- Coffee
- Tea
- Cozy
- Watercolor
- Sky & Clouds
- Star Wars
- Favorite Movie or Show
- Sunrise
- Mountains
Image sources: @bulletwithe, @aneneh.journals, @bujo.becca, @bujo__gram, Alana Bujo, Tiffanie Bujo
04 | April
April is essentially the first month of spring, and it is when Easter occurs in the United States. Because of this, some of the most common April themes revolve around spring and Easter.
However, my own April layout’s theme is pink! To me, pink represents spring as many flowers are shades of red and pink (as are many Easter concepts).
In addition to those theme ideas, here are a ton more!!
- Spring
- Flowers
- Pink
- Purple
- Easter
- Ducklings
- Bunnies
- Easter Eggs
- Pastel Colors
- Rain
- Umbrella
- Hot Air Balloon
- Elephant
- Crystals
- Birds
- Honey Bees
- Animals
- Brown Paper
Image sources: @creativebujo_, @lets.talk.about.bullet, @planningmindfully, @bymarcelekeny, @_coffeeandsarcasm_, Amanda Bujo, April 2019 Bujo, Alana Bujo, April 2017 Bujo
05 | May
May is one of those months that doesn’t have much going on.
Mother’s day is in May, but that doesn’t provide a good theme. However, May is spring season, so you can continue to roll with spring-related themes such as rain and flowers.
Further, I decided to go off books and do an outer space-themed layout for May. But here are some other great ideas.
- Space/Galaxy
- Light Bulbs
- Houseplants
- Purple
- Yellow
- Orange
- Rainbow
- Rain
- Rainy Day
- Umbrella
- Rainboots
- Flowers
- Spring
- Honey Bee
- Outer Space / Galaxy
- Crystals
- The 1900s
- Peaches
- Watercolor
- Under the Sea
Images Sources: Jenny Bujo, @creative_desaster, Alana Bujo, @creative.journals, May 2019 Bujo, May 2017 Bujo
06 | June
Around here, June is when summer starts to kick into gear.
In June, the weather is gorgeous, and the sun is shining. Because of this, the prospect of summer drives a lot of the June themes I list below.
Additionally, a lot of spring layouts can still work for June.
- Summer
- Sunshine
- Beach
- Tropical Forest
- Flowers
- Blue Sky
- Honey Bee
- Under Water
- Sea Shell
- Mermaids
- Peaches
- Fruit
- Lemonade
- Watermelon
- Flamingo
- Star Wars
- Favorite Movie or Show
- Sunflower
- CityScape
- Flowers
- Purple
- Yellow
- Pink
image sources: Sam Bujo, @bulletwithe, Maddie Bujo, @emres_blog, June 2020 Bujo, @metro_boulot_bujo, Daisy Bujo, @feebujo, Amanda Bujo
07 | July
In July, it is full-blown summertime! You can use sunny summer themes. Additionally, if you are in the United States, you can use your theme to celebrate Independence day!
However, you probably know that I like to stay away from the holidays for my themes. Regardless, here are some July theme ideas!
- Summer
- Fourth Of July / Independence Day
- Red, White, And Blue
- Sunshine
- Beach
- Tropical
- Floral
- Sunflowers
- Under Water
- Sea Shell
- Mermaids
- Fruit
- Lemonade
- Watermelon
- Watercolor
- Fireworks
- Lightbulbs
- Crystals
image sources: MariaVictoria Bujo, July 2018 Bujo, @stationerymagpie, @birdybujo, Hannah Bujo, @annajournals_
08 | August
August is my birthday month and also that last month of summer. So, for August, I like to go all-in and celebrate summer with bright colors and themes.
At this point, many people start getting ready to go back to school. Without further ado, here are some fantastic August bullet journal themes.
- Summer
- Back To School
- End Of Summer
- Tropical
- Green
- Yellow
- Sunshine
- Blue Sky
- Under Water
- Sea Shell
- Mermaids
- Crystals
- Fruit
- Lemonade
- Watermelon
- Star Wars
- Favorite Movie or Show
- Space / Galaxy
image sources: @preusselbeere.art, Jenny Bujo, @creative_desaster, August 2020 Bujo, @jannplansthings, Maria Victoria Bujo
09 | September
September is the first month of fall or autumn. However, there aren’t any holidays or events to celebrate in September. So, anything and everything goes.
Finally, here are just some of the September bullet journal themes you could use in your planner.
- Fall / Autumn
- Orange
- Red
- Yellow
- Back To School
- Floral
- Music
- Honey Bee
- Houseplant
- Outer Space / Galaxy
- Feathers
- Cities
- Harry Potter
- Crystals
- The 1900s
- Coffee
- Tea
- Watercolor
- Music
- Star Wars
- Favorite Movie or Show
image sources: @laqueredworld, Sam Bujo, @dotted.plans, Maria Victoria Bujo, @blackandwhitebullet, @girlbossbujo
10 | October
October is such a fun month because of Halloween. Just for Halloween, there are so many creepy, crazy theme options to consider.
Additionally, there are autumn and other themes to choose from! Here are some great ideas!
- Houseplants
- Halloween
- Spooky
- Ghosts
- Orange
- Purple
- Black
- Rainbow
- Unicorn
- Crystals
- Coffee
- Tea
- Cozy
- Mushrooms
- Mystical
- Watercolor
- Day of the Dead
image sources: Victoria Bujo, @silva.and.bold, @enemesis_4, @doodledaydarlings, @lets.talk.about.bullet, October 2017 Bujo, @dutch_dots, Mary Bujo
11 | November
In the US, many of us celebrate Thanksgiving in November. Thanksgiving is not a theme by itself.
Further, you could be creative and have gratitude or thankfulness be your November theme.
However, you might prefer something else. So, like September, anything goes!
- Nature
- Autumn / Fall
- Thanksgiving
- Gratitude
- Orange
- Brown Paper
- Red
- Feathers
- Cities
- Crystals
- Coffee
- Tea
- Cozy
- Weather
- Favorite Movies
- Geometric
image sources: @bujo.crafts, @bujo_mel_, @vedi_bits_and_pieces, @kaylajournals, @dotted.plans, @bullet.bees
12 | December
The last month we have to talk about is December (naturally)!
For December, many people stick with Christmas or other holiday themes. However, there are so many other creative ideas out there! Here are some of them!
- Holiday
- Christmas
- Snow
- Snowy Mountain
- Gold
- Silver
- Red
- Green
- Cozy
- Tea
- Coffee
- Reindeer
- Christmas Lights
- Christmas Bulbs
image sources: @conbdebujo, Erinn Bujo, @juliajournal, @bu.journal.love, December 2020 Bujo, @bujo_w_me
What is your favorite theme from our list? Let us know in the comments below if you have any more ideas!