21+ Creative May Bullet Journal Ideas
Time to refresh your spreads and explore new Bullet Journal ideas for May! Whether you’re drawn to blooming florals, pastel palettes, or playful spring themes, this is the perfect month to try something new.
My own May Bullet Journal setup (for 2021, I think), which you’ll see here as well, might not be breaking any records for creativity, but I’ve gathered tons of amazing inspiration from creators everywhere to spark your imagination.
I’m sure you’ll find here inspiration and ideas that will help create your own unique May Bullet Journal setup. Get ready to turn the page and brighten up your BuJo with these creative and fun ideas!
Finding a theme to create is always hard for me, so I’m always on the lookout for ideas. So I know how overwhelming and tiring it can be to even start thinking about a new monthly setup.
That’s why I know how useful posts like this one can be. Once you take a look at inspirations and ideas from other creators, it can not only give you the idea but also inspire your creativity, and the right theme will suddenly pop into your mind.
So in this post, I’ll be sharing my own Bullet Journal setup from a few years ago, but I will also share plenty of inspiration from other creators.
And be sure you check the end of the post to get some FREE printables that will help you create a monthly setup in no time at all.
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Stationery Recommendations
Let’s first have a chat about stationery supplies you could use for your monthly setup. I won’t get too much into detail about it, since I can really talk about supplies for hours.
So here are just a few different pens and markers that I think you’ll enjoy using and find helpful in creating a monthly setup.
- Fineliners. These are the basis for every Bullet Journal page and your faithful companions in the world of journaling. My top recommendation is the Sakura Pigma Micron, which also comes in different nib sizes, allowing for a variety of line thicknesses.
- Brush pens. Brush pens are perfect for adding brush lettering to your Bullet Journal pages, drawing, or even adding color. I would recommend the Tombow Fude brush pen for a smaller brush tip and the Tombow Dual Brush for a larger brush tip and significantly more colors.
- Stencils. Stencils are a great way to add decorative or functional elements to your Bullet Journal pages quickly. And unlike stickers, stencils are reusable. For Spring-themed pages, I think you would love these beautiful floral stencils.
- Markers. These are a must-have if you’re a fan of colorful pages. The choice of these depends on the colors you like. My favorites are Zebra Mildliner and Tombow Twin Tone.
Ok, ok, you now have some of my favorite stationery recommendations, and you probably already have all the pens and markers you need gathered, so let’s sit down and look at some ideas to try this month, starting from my monthly setup.
May Bullet Journal Setup
I’ll be the first to admit that florals are not exactly my strong suit, but I felt like I wanted to give them a try again.
Plus there is a little twist I used craft paper to decorate and gold Acrylograph pen to draw the flowers.
Let’s get to my setup though. And of course, there is a Plan With Me video below, so keep on scrolling.
Cover Page
This came out looking so much better than I expected!
I definitely should’ve drawn more of these flowers rather than the ones I went for.
Monthly Log
I wanted to do something different, so I tried again to do a circle monthly log.
I feel like I could’ve done better on the straightness of the lines, but it still looks fun.
Habit Tracker and Mood Tracker
Again, my trackers are on the same pag. You probably won’t even notice that tiny mood tracker I have in the corner.
Doodling Challenge
Of course, like each month, there is a spread for our Patreon doodling challenge.
If you want to join, participate in the challenge, support Masha Plans, and of course, get tons of other awesome rewards – we’d love to see you in our Patreon family.
Gratitude Log
Best page every month!
Of course, it looks the best after the pen, but this would have to do for now.
Plan With Me Video
Finally, here is my May Plan With Me.
Unfortunately, the footage of the cover page creation was lost for technical reasons I don’t quite understand myself. But the rest of the video is there!
Now that we’ve taken a look at my take on a floral theme, let’s look at ideas and styles other creators use for their May Bullet Journal pages.
May Bullet Journal Ideas
Here I gathered for you 21 ideas you might enjoy trying in your Bullet Journal this May. And all of these are created by different artists all with their own style and aesthetics.
I'm sure you'll be able to find here theme ideas, styles, or elements you'll love using to create your own unique Bullet Journal setup.
Starting with this geometric theme, which I think is super cute.
I like this theme also because it's very easy to create, all you need is to just draw geometric shapes everyone can do.
Coffee is always a great theme for any month, so why not try it for May? I love how watercolor on this page almost made it look like the pages themselves are covered in coffee.
This seems like a weird theme to create in your Bullet Journal, but somehow it looks absolutely adorable.
I'm also loving the use of pastel colors, I think they make everything looks cuter.
It's a very fun theme, and if cameras are too difficult for you to draw, you can just draw Polaroids.
Flowers are also a wonderful way to add some spice to the theme.
I'm not really sure how to name this theme, but I had to include this cover page.
It's so cute!
Disney is always a fun and cozy theme to have. And considering how vast and varied Disney's filmography is, you can definitely find the style and theme that fits you best.
Super fun theme, and drawing interior design is a very popular style. I find that it's especially fun to draw your dream office.
I love how Julia also added her Bullet Journal to her illustration.
I feel like Spring is the most Japanese theme. Considering Spring is cherry blossom season, it's a perfect theme for May.
Considering May the 5th is Star Wars day, that's a great idea for a theme. And I love the creative approach this artist took with the stormtrooper selfie illustration.
This is a fun and very creative theme, because there are so many different plant styles and designs for you to explore. Plus, this is a good way to use all the shades of green pens you have.
I love makeup nd I think it's a fun idea to bring the things you love to your Bullet Journal. I made this a theme for June one year, but this creator used it for May brilliantly.
I'd say this is mostly a summer, but I think it can work for any month. Bees are fun to doodle, and it's a happy theme with all the yellow and orange.
Space doodles are super fun, and easy and you can play around so much with the colors.
Butterflies are so pretty, and again I'm loving that you can use all the colors possible.
Nature is beautiful, and it's always fun to bring it to your journal.
I always thought hot air balloons are so romantic and adventurous. They are also pretty fun and easy to doodle.
There are so many ways to create a floral theme, it was not easy to choose just one. I'm sure I made a good choice though, Isabel is an amazing artist.
Another way to do a floral theme is to go with lavender. It's super pretty and very easy to draw.
Balloons are very easy to draw and are super fun and colorful. It's a fantastic theme idea also if you actually have a birthday in May.
Landscapes are fun to draw, and there are a lot of options as well.
You can draw a lake, mountains, or forests, or go more modern and do a cityscape like this page.
I don't really know how exactly to call this theme idea.
But May is a perfect time to start exploring the patios with your loved one and enjoying romantic dinners outside. That's the theme.
This is kind of a mix of floral drawings and one-line drawings. I simply called it an art theme because for me it looks pretty artistic.
Free Bullet Journal Printables
As I mentioned before, I have created some FREE printables that you can already find in the Resources Vault.
You can find a free printable cover page for each month of the year, but also plenty of other pages that will help you create a functional and stylish Bullet Journal setup.
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 ideas and inspirations to try in your Bullet Journal? I’ve got you covered with plenty more ideas right here on this blog!
Check out these posts next:
- Bullet Journal May Cover Page Ideas
- 15 Spring Theme Ideas For Your Bullet Journal
- Makeup Bullet Journal Theme Inspirations
>>> What theme will you be creating this May? Let us know in the comments!
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