Bullet Journal January Cover Page Ideas
Bullet Journal cover page ideas are the perfect way to start the new year on a creative note. I have been Bullet Journaling since 2018, and I still get butterflies every time it’s time to plan the new year.
With its fresh beginnings and crisp winter vibes of the new year, that month offers endless inspiration for your Bullet Journal January cover page designs, and in this post, we’ll find something to spark your creativity.
Whether you prefer minimalist designs or intricate artwork, this post is packed with ideas to spark your imagination.
Letโs explore some stunning January cover page concepts that will make your Bullet Journal both functional and visually inspiring!
January holds a unique charm. As the new year begins, many people are starting their Bullet Journals, and I completely understand the desire to make the first month stand out.
A great way to do that is to choose an exciting January Bullet Journal theme, and the ideas below are sure to inspire you.
Cover pages in a Bullet Journal truly reflect your chosen theme and style, making them one of the best sources of inspiration for your own creative journey.
Be sure to check the end of the post for FREE printable cover pages you can print and start using right away!
Letโs skip the small talk and explore some amazing themes to kick off your January!
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Stationery Recommendations
Before you sit down in your home office or at the dining table to plan for January, you’ll need supplies. So, to keep it simple, here are some of my favorite supplies that I think you’ll love using in your Bullet Journal, too.
- Fineliners. These pens are the blood of your every page! Beyond smooth ink flow and rich black lines, they also come in sets with different nib sizes, so you can add more variety. My top choice is Sakura Pigma Micron pens.
- Markers. If you like adding color to your journal, you’ll need some markers! I always recommend Crayola Super Tips, since they come in many colors and are pretty affordable. You can also use them for brush lettering!
- Tombow Fude brush pen. This pen is your universal friend that will help you create beautiful headers, brush lettering, doodling, and drawing. The small, easy-to-control brush tip makes it perfect for beginners.
- Washi tapes. In case you’re looking for an easy way to decorate your Bullet Journal, washi tape is the way to go! Washi tape comes in all kinds of themes and colors, so you can find something that fits your aesthetic.
Now that all your supplies are together, let’s look at these cover pages and find inspiration for your January monthly setup.
Bullet Journal January Cover Page Ideas
Cover pages are a beautiful way to express your creativity and set the mood for the upcoming month. Here, I gathered 17 cover pages that fit a range of styles and ideas.
Some of these are examples of cover pages I created myself in my journals over the years, but there are also many incredible examples from talented creators with their own unique styles and ideas.
I’m sure you’ll find something that you’ll love. Find styles, elements, and ideas that speak to you and create something beautiful and uniquely yours.
Let’s dive in!
Pencil Bullet Journal Theme
I would never think of creating such a theme, but here it is, and it looks super fun and exciting! I love the beautiful cover page and how creative the artists were in making something so simple so interesting.
The main color the creator used here is from this Tombow Dual Brush pen set, and now I’m absolutely obsessed with this shade of pink.
My Favorite Things
Since January is the beginning of the year, I love the idea of making a January theme special. That year, my theme was my favorite things, so this is what I doodled all month.
I also used a special trick for my doodles. First, I used a thicker pen to outline each doodle. Second, I used just one pen to color in small elements in each doodle.
Reading Theme
With the winter cold months, reading seems like the best thing to do, so why not also bring that to your journal pages as well.
This is also a very beautiful example of how much you can achieve with the right supplies. This creator used scrapbook paper, stickers, and washi tape to create this layout, and I think it looks incredible. The creator also mentioned using Canva to create some elements to make this layout more custom.
I couldn’t find the exact stickers, but I think these reading stickers will be perfect to recreate this style.
Bread Bullet Journal Cover Page
There are so many baked goods you can doodle for this theme, and I love that you get to explore all the shades of brown and yellow in these doodles.
And if you don’t want to draw all your breads, you can always switch it up to stickers, like these cute bread stickers.
Pattern BuJo Cover
If you’re looking for something simple and easy to create, you can’t go wrong with a pattern! This one is very easy; all I need is washi tape to create patterns and markers to add color.
A little trick: stick your washi tape to your hand first so the glue gets a bit weaker, and it’s easier to unstick from your page once the pattern is done.
January Cover Page
I don’t know what this theme is; the creator uses elements from botanical themes, space, galaxy, and florals. Either way, this looks beautiful! And I love how seamlessly the washi tapes fit the cover page design.
Baking Cover Page
Baking is a cozy theme, and I love all the little doodles you can create for this fun activity. Even though I don’t bake, I can appreciate it being a lovely theme to try, and it is a lot of fun to create – I did this theme myself one year for November.
It’s also a beautiful example that you can create something cute without too many supplies – as you can see, the cover page itself is just black and white doodles.
Aesthetic Bullet Journal Cover Page
Here is a beautiful design idea if you want something aesthetic; it is perfect inspiration. The stunning letters and a piece of kraft paper really make it look special.
The creator used colored paper for that big green element, but you can get a similar effect with an acrylic paint pen.
Blackout Journal Cover Page
This cover page is really interesting, and it shows how different things can look when you play around with paper color. I think this theme is stained glass windows or something like that (let me know in the comments if you have a better name for it), and I think it works perfectly for the black pages.
The best way to create in the blackout journal is to use gel pens and metallic pens, and this is exactly what this creator did. They used Sakura Gelly Roll pens for colors and Uniball Signo for the gold and white lines.
Celebration January Cover Page
Considering most of us are meeting the new year with some champagne, it is a fun and festive theme to explore in your Bullet Journal this January.
I really like what Natasha does with her monthly cover pages, with a little quote page right next to it. It’s a lovely way to practice your hand lettering and set the mood for the month ahead.
Landscape Cover Page
I love this landscape and the colors the creator chose here. They are perfect for a dusk feeling, and I think watercolors were the absolutely right medium to use here.
Sweets Bullet Journal Cover Page
Why not start your new year with something sweet and delicious! I also really like the color combination the creator used here.
I see that the creator used Crayola Super Tips for this cover page, and it is a great choice. These pens are pretty affordable and come in 100 different colors, so there is a wide variety to play with.
Bullet Journal January Cover Page
This cover page is beautiful, and it brings together florals and hot air balloons. I really think that using florals in different formats, like here, really makes a big difference and adds variety.
Sushi Themed Cover Page
Sushi is a beautiful theme that I also enjoy creating myself. I also think it’s fun that the creator went with the same idea I had and added little expressions to each doodle.
Animating your doodles and adding character is a great way to make them stand out and turn something simple into a more fun, playful style.
Cute Stationery Cover Page
Bringing your love to stationery to your Bullet Journal is a super cute idea! I did it myself in September, and this creator made it a January theme.
I love the gentle color scheme the creator chose; it is very cute and looks super aesthetic.
Botanical Cover Page
Whether you want to draw flowers or just leaves, this is beautiful inspiration for turning these doodles into a cover page. And I’m absolutely in love with the beautiful color combination the artists chose here.
I also find it very interesting that this creator didn’t use any black lines – they drew the botanical doodles directly with the color. It created a very different style, and I’m here for it.
90s Themed Cover Page
Last but not least, this beautiful 90s theme, the time when tech was all bright and colorful and much more fun. I definitely miss flip phones!
This creator also didn’t use black lines for their doodles, and they used acrylic markers. I am in love with these colors; now I’m even thinking about getting some acrylic pens myself so I can have these beautiful shades.
Free Bullet Journal Printables
Remember the freebies I mentioned at the beginning of the post? Well, it’s time to get your access!
Already in the Resources Vault you can find 12 free printable cover pages, including a cover page for January.
If you don’t have access yet, you can always sign up in the form below.
Once you confirm your subscription, you’ll get the password to get 50+ free Bullet Journal printables, stickers, and worksheets to use right away.
If you’ve never used printables before, be sure to check my post How To Use Printables In Your Bullet Journal.
It’s pretty basic, and you can find all the supplies you need in my post Supplies For Using Bullet Journal Printables.
More Resources
Are you looking for more inspiration for your Bullet Journal setup this January? I’ve got you covered with plenty of inspiration I gathered here on this blog.
Check out these blog posts next:
- Bullet Journal January Theme Ideas
- 17 Inspiring January Bullet Journal Theme Ideas
- January Bullet Journal Cover Page Ideas
>>> What theme will you be using in your Bullet Journal this January? Let us know in the comments!
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