For the first week, I found a super cute, alternative style tree on Pinterest that I wanted to create my own spin on! I set up the tree, and then added all kinds of beautiful bulb ornaments to decorate.
Bullet Journal Holiday Theme Ideas: Epic Ideas for Christmas and More
Thinking about having a bullet journal holiday theme for the best time of year? Then this post is just for you, with lots of great bullet journal monthly theme inspiration for Christmas and holiday joy.
Personally, this time of year is so much fun for getting to create beautiful bullet journal spreads. The holidays hold a lot of meaning for so many people, and there are lots of beautiful traditions, doodles, and ideas that reflect the meaning of the season.
Last year, I created this theme for December and had a blast creating it. I wanted to see if I could do it again without being redundant. Check out what I created, along with tons of inspirational setups from my followers on Instagram, too!
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Bullet Journal Holiday Theme Cover Page
My bullet journal holiday theme cover page for 2018 is so beautiful and simple. I decided on a simple cover page because this time of year is busy enough, and some of the other monthly setups already take a little extra time.
For this month I went with a traditional monthly calendar layout, leaving room on the sides and bottom for these super cute peppermint doodles! I thought the peppermints were super fun, and I learned some great techniques to give them more of a 3D appearance.
Even better? You can do lettering in a peppermint style! Super fun and inventive.
Habit Tracker
I really like the 2-page habit tracker layout because it gives me plenty of room for decoration without fear of eating up an entire page (permitting I only used one).
Christmas light doodles are always great because they are very easy and fun to create! I actually used a similar template with my ‘Merry Christmas’ page from 2017, only changing up the length of the Christmas lights.
Christmas Trees
Christmas trees are one of the more complex and detailed things to draw, depending on the level of decorations you add.
However, you can go for a quick sketch, highlighting just some impressions of the colored lights and ball ornaments.
Or, you can go much more detailed, trying to get the shape and feel of the entire tree with decorations on it.
Also, you can pay careful attention to composition and balance, thinking about color.
Santa Claus
If you are looking to work on some portraiture, Santa Claus is a great Christmas drawing idea!
He’s got a very detailed face with which you can go in many different directions, plus he gives off a cheerful attitude.
Make sure to get his red suit in there.
Santa Claus has very distinct shapes, so take advantage of drawing circles and curves when drawing him.
If you’re feeling you want more of a challenge perhaps go for Santa’s sleigh and reindeer if you want a fuller and richer Christmas scene.
Alternatively, you can go for a chimney scene, or even Santa eating some Christmas cookies!
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Candy Canes
Candy canes are a straightforward yet iconic Christmas item to practice some simple shapes and colors.
They are also a fun addition to any winter wonderland scene or cozy Christmas fireplace.
If you want an advanced challenge, you can try to draw the wrapper along with the candy cane or you can add a mistletoe to it.
The ability to draw the transparent film around the candy cane is quite an accomplishment and will dramatically affect the drawing.
