Starting a bullet journal can be intimidating with all of the gorgeous photos on Pinterest and Instagram. To help you get started, we’ve put together a list of 7 bullet journal supplies beginners need.
This is a great set of fine liners to start out with when you’re new to bullet journaling because they’re high quality but relatively inexpensive. Some of the most important bullet journal supplies you can get are pens, and these are really pigmented but don’t tend to bleed through. They will ghost, though, so if you’re going to use them on a spread where the back needs to be relatively clear consider using the lighter colors.
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When you’re setting up your monthly and weekly, you’ll probably need to make a lot of straight lines. It can be really nice to have a smaller ruler so you’re not constantly bumping the end of your ruler. These are clear, which is great because it means that you can see where you’re drawing. It’s also great that this comes in a set of two rulers because chances are you’ll lose one pretty quickly.
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The bullet journal supply that every beginner needs that they might not think of is correction tape. Nothing’s more frustrating than ruining a wonderful spread by misdating something or making a silly spelling mistake. Correction tape is instantly dry unlike a liquid version, and it can really save a spread. Plus, this comes in a three-pack so you won’t run out too fast! If you end up liking correction tape, consider buying one that’s refillable so you’re not wasting as much plastic.
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In a similar vein, this is a bullet journal supply that a beginner might not think of, but it’s something that can help you take your bullet journaling to the next level really quickly. With a tape runner, you can paste things like photographs, tickets, and clippings into your bullet journal to decorate or memory keep. You won’t have to wait for glue to dry or get your fingers sticky or make your paper all weird if you use a tape runner.
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One of the more frustrating things when bullet journaling is having to set up the same tedious spreads over and over. These stencils can make it a lot easier, and a lot neater! You can use this to make a small calendar or a checklist, or add some flair and decoration. The wheel is a great option for your habit trackers and will really reduce how annoying setting up habit trackers is.
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These highlighters are a favorite among bullet journalers because the colors are gorgeous but subdued, and they don’t bleed through the page. This set comes with nearly all the colors you’ll need plus a handy bag to carry them with! There’s so many of them, it’s a good idea to keep them in their own pouch so you don’t fill up your pencil case too quickly. They’re double-ended with a highlighter end and a marker end, so you can use them either way!
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This is a bullet journal supply you don’t technically need but can make it a lot easier to add some flair to your spreads. This set is really beautiful and subdued, but you should look and find a set that really fits your style to make sure you get a lot of use out of all of it! Just be careful because washi tape can be a little addictive because it’s so fun and so pretty.
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