Headers are an understated, yet huge part of bullet journaling. Essentially, the header sets the stage for that layout and sometimes even a collection of layouts. Because of this, there are so many ways to use them in your journal. Check out these amazing bullet journal header ideas organized by month.
Overall Header Ideas
@nicolegracestudies
Here are a couple of common and unique ideas for spicing up a simple header of any time. These ideas range from simple lettering changes to making a whole scene with a few subtle details.
@emres_blog
Here are a few great ways to use shadowing or layering to amplify a good header!
@plslars
Here are a few more great header ideas that really focus on bolder fonts and ideas. There is some great use of thicker and thinner lines here too.
@thehoneybshop
Only have liner pens available? Check out these banner and header ideas!
@planningwithkay
Check out these title example using brush pens! This is a great sample of what you can do with only one pen type!
@untilparisfades
This spread is a great example of each month and weekday in various styles using liners and a brush pen.
@myartjungle
Want to use a frame in your bullet journal spreads? Here are some super adorable framed header ideas!
@craftycurlee
If you are looking for something more decorative, these designs might be a good start! Floral themes are so common and easy to do, there are some easy ways to get started.
@lilgirlsummers
If you are interested in liner-styled headers, but also want more variety and more colors, then here are some perfect examples for you!
Header pages are super useful list pages you can keep around to inspire your bullet journal. Check out some of our other amazing bullet journal list ideas!
January
I chose to break more of these examples into the twelve months because, sometimes, each month presents themes of its own that can be incorporated into the header styles. So, naturally, I've started in January. Here are some themed and not-so-themed ideas for you to decorate your January headers with.
@planningwithkay
February
February is a month where people tend to theme their bullet journals with pinks, reds, hearts, and other valentine's day items. Additionally, in some places, it is wintertime during February. So, here are some February header ideas both to fit these themes and for more general styles.
Little Miss Rose
@vincendit
@allwritebyme
March
March is known for holiday's such as St. Patrick's Day; however, I was not able to find any St. Patty's themed header ideas. So, instead, here are some more general ideas and inspiration for the month of March.
@barbells_and_bujo
Sheena of the Journal
April
April is the month of spring! It is at this time of year that we start seeing pastels, bright colors, flowers, bunnies, and other spring-themes in bullet journals.
@nudobamnamoo
@quietcollections
@bujowithjules
May
May is another super fun spring month. For May, themes and concepts are very similar to April. You will notice that a lot of these header ideas feature pastel colors, florals, and curly styles.
@thejournaltea
@pen.mate
Sheena of the Journal
Check out these more decorative examples of headers! These ones use more curly lines!
June
June is a fun month that fits both summer and spring seasonal themes. More fun and bubbly styles are common. Here are some June header ideas!
@bulletwithe
@amika.bujo
July
July is a full-on summer month! A lot of July themes are bright colors, outdoor activities, and more tropical concepts. I love summer bullet journal themes, they are my favorite. To pair with fun July themes as well as more general ideas for your July headers!
@seed_successful_you
@livs_bullet_journal
@cloudyiswriting
@amika.bujo
August
August is another fun summer month. However, in addition to summer themes, school is starting and bullet journals often become more serious. Here are some great headers for you to try out this August!
@nicolegracestudies
@shedoodles.a
September
Often, in September, bullet journal starts getting a more autumn vibe. Colors become cooler and more muted. Check out these cool headers for September!
@seed_successful_you
October
October and November are generally very similar; however, there are major differences. October features Halloween! In October, themes become more dark and creepy, and sometimes they simply remain fall-themed or more general. Regardless of theme, here are October ideas!
@bujodani
November
As I mentioned, November is fairly similar to October and September. Generally, a fall or general theme is kept. So, to mirror these trends, here are some headers you can try out in your November bullet journal layouts.
@thejournaltea
December
Last month of the year is December! December is the first winter month and features not only the end of a year, but also Christmas and the general holiday season. It is extremely common that Christmas and winter are used for December themes. However, here are both holiday and non-holiday themed header ideas for December!
@mashaplans
@planwithady
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