Memory Keeping Journal Ideas To Capture Every Special Moment
Some of my absolute favorite Bullet Journal ideas are memory-keeping pages—and that’s exactly what I’ll be sharing with you today!
I’ve filled my favorite journal, my dedicated memory-keeping journal, with snapshots of everyday moments, silly doodles, mementos, and all the little treasures that tell the story of my life. There’s just something magical about having a place to collect special memories and watch your story unfold on paper.
If you’re curious about creative memory-keeping journal ideas or looking for inspiration to start your own, keep reading! I’m excited to show you the pages that make memory keeping such a fun and meaningful part of my journaling routine.
A very simple truth I realised one day is that memory is very tricky, and you can’t really trust it. So many things get forgotten or cast aside by your brain that you often end up with a situation where your mind is telling you your life story that is completely different from your actual life.
And I know we can take photos or videos, but let’s be honest – how often do you usually go and open your phone camera just to see some old photos? For me, the answer is almost never, unless I want to share my dog pictures or that awesome outfit I wore for Halloween in 2025.
So the big realisation was that my life is so much better and fuller than my mind remembers! I just keep forgetting the little moments that brighten my days. And that was the big motivation for me to start memory keeping in my Bullet Journal, and eventually start a completely separate journal altogether.
One of the great benefits of having pages like that is the fact that it will be your life story on paper, and the moments you put there will not be forgotten, even if, after a week, you can’t really remember what you were up to. A memory-keeping page will be there to remind you of all the cute little things that make your life better.
And in turn, I believe these layouts help you be more in the moment, live your life more fully, and generally understand how rich your everyday life is, you just need to remember.
Ok, that’s enough of an intro, I’m pretty sure by now you are already well motivated and want to simply dive into the ideas you can explore.
Just one more thing – be sure to check the end of the post for some FREE printables (including some amazing stickers) that can help you decorate your layouts and make pages that spark joy!
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Stationery Recommendations
First, let’s have a quick word about stationery that can help you create your memory-keeping pages. Of course, you can use whatever you already have.
But in case you want something extra, here are my own favorite supplies:
- It’s important to have a journal, of course, and my choice is Archer & Olive (use code MASHA10 for 10% OFF). The main thing for me in a memory-keeping journal is to have closure to keep it together, because it does get thick! I also use a cover from the same brand.
- Fineliners – just like they are a working horse for the usual Bullet Journal, they are essential for your memory-keeping pages as well. My favorites right now are Sakura Pigma Micron, since they also come in different sizes, so you get a line thickness variety.
- Brush pens – in case you want to add some brush lettering. I used to add it a while ago (and now I’m thinking I should go back to it), and my go-to pen is Tombow Fudenosuke; it’s easy to control, and it has a small tip perfect for smaller lettering.
- Markers – I can’t have a black and white page, so for me, adding colors is essential. My favorite pens are Zebra Mildliners and Tombow Twin Tone.
- Stickers and washi tape are a must, at least in my book. I love activity stickers, and they have plenty of use in memory-keeping pages, like ones from this shop that I love! For washi tape, I’d recommend you check Washi Tape Shop – they have all and any possible designs and sizes!
- Printer – I love adding photos to my pages, and for that, I use HP Sprocket. It’s small and portable, and it doesn’t require any ink. Plus, the photot paper is a sticker, so you don’t even need an adhesive to add it to your journal pages!
And finally, I love adding scraps I gather from places I visit, like tickets, postcards, promotional materials, and so on.
Ok, that’s about it when it comes to supplies, no let’s dine in and look at the different memory-keeping pages I’ve created! And I’m sure you’ll find there a spark for your own layouts.
Memory Keeping Journal Ideas
For this post, we will skip completely the memory-keeping layouts I made in my main Bullet Journal and just dive right into the layouts in my special, dedicated journal.
I started it in 2020 when I got stuck in the USA because of the cancelled flights and such, and I started it just to stay sane and have something to do. And eventually it turned into a great habit.
I’ll be honest, I haven’t been doing it consistently; sometimes, I took every long break because life got in the way. But one thing I see clearly – it is much better for me and my mental health when I do create these pages, so I’ve been working hard to stay consistent even on the weeks when nothing happens.
Planner Con Memory Page
The first page of my memory-keeping journal is about Planner Con 2020, since this is when it all started.
As you can see, this layout was inspired heavily by sketchnoting style and a new set of Sakura Gelly Roll pens that I just bought.
Weekly Memory Page
When starting a memory-keeping journal, I decided that I would create a layout for every week. On a daily basis, maybe not enough is happening, but in a week, eventually, enough small moments accumulate to create an entire layout.
Plus, if you have too much space, you can always fill it out with washi tape, stickers, and journal paper.
Reminiscing Memory Page
Something I really missed in 2020 was my friends. Since we were all forced into extra isolation, remembering the old times we spent together was very helpful.
Plus, now I have some of our best pictures in my journal and not just lost somewhere inside my camera roll.
Filler Memory Pages
In case not many things happened, one of my favorite solutions is to fill out the page with stickers. Maybe something that is connected to how I feel or some events that happened.
It’s a great way to put your sticker collection ot good use, and I think visually it helps easily represent what’s been happening during the week.
Another option is to fill out the page with doodles or maybe a pen swatch for your favorite pens you enjoy using right now
As you’ll see in the image below, nothing really happened that week, but I definitely enjoyed creating the layout anyway, and isn’t journaling supposed to be also about just enjoying your time?
Gratitude Type Memory Page
I think learning to be grateful and finding more reasons to feel that way in your life is a great tool to help you be more fulfilled and happier.
Usually, for this purpose, I use a gratitude log, but you can just occasionally create separate memory-keeping pages with all the things you’re grateful for.
This one was for a specific event, and it works as a gratitude log and as a layout with all the good memories from that time.
Yearly Memory Page
As I said before, sometimes I took pretty long breaks from memory-keeping, but I still wanted to remember my time; therefore, I created a page for the entire year.
A lot of things happened that year, so I actually used two pages. And to be honest, I could probably fill out two pages more! It’s hard to put the whole year on just two pages, and I’m sure there are so many more things I missed.
But I always say it’s better to have something than nothing when it comes to memory keeping.
Journaling Type Memory Keeping Layout
Once I moved to Portugal, I found myself without that endless amount of stickers I had before, so I switched to a different format, where I added a journaling element to my memory keeping.
Instead of stickers and wahsi tapes, I started writing more about my feelings and random ideas I had throughout the week. It is definitely fun to look back at, and it captured my weeks perfectly.
Photo-Based Memory Page
Sometimes there are not enough things to happen, and I don’t feel like adding more journaking, and this is when I go for photos instead! They help to occupy a big chunk of space, and they still visually create a good representation of what ‘s happening during the week.
And if you don’t have any photos to print from the week, start thinking differently. Think of some memes that made you laugh, or a picture from a show or anime you’re watching.
Or maybe just take a picture of your desk with all the planning supplies out – it will still be a great memory to add to your layout.
Junk Journaling Type Pages
This is the new format I’ve been diving into. I love collecting all the leaflets and other things, so I thought I might try to incorporate them more into memory-keeping pages.
It is an easy way to create a more visual representation of the week, plus it occupies more space, so I feel less pressure to add journaling or more thinking if I don’t feel like it or don’t have the time for it.
I started small, from just incorporating some junk I picked up during the week into the layout.
I must say this particular page was not the one I liked, but it’s a new format, so it’s normal that the first time it comes out, it doesn’t look the right way.
The next time I tried it was much better, at least I think. The whole week was overshadowed by that one museum visit, but to be honest, my work week is usually very routine and doesn’t change much, so it was perfect.
Finally, here are a few more junk journal-themed pages for the Halloween week. And yes, the image on the left was an AI-modified image we got at the event we went to, and I’m absolutely speechless at how much it butchered all of us!
But either way, I think these are much better, and maybe I am improving with my junk journaling style.
And there you go, here are just a few ideas for you to try out in your memory-keeping journal.
The most important thing, I think, is for you not to overthink it. Don’t try to find a perfect journal, perfect supplies, perfect structure. Just take what you have and go for it.
Not all pages will look good. I have plenty of layouts I don’t like. But they all will be previous when you look back at them.
And in case you wonder, I don’t usually plan what I add to my page. I start from the header, then I choose the placement of the big elements, like photos or paper cutouts. And the rest comes improvised.
Free Printables
As I mentioned before, it’s pretty helpful to have plenty of stickers and other little creative tools to help you decorate your pages and make them look more visually interesting.
To help you with that, already in the Resources Vault, you can get plenty of different FREE printable stickers.
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And if you want more, you can always check out printable stickers in my shop. There are plenty of different styles and designs to choose from. Here are just a few:
More Resources
These are just a few ideas from my own journal, but there is always more to explore and more styles to get inspired by.
Check out these blog posts next:
- How To: Memory Keeping In Your Bullet Journal
- Memory Page Ideas To Add To Your Bullet Journal
- About Me Bullet Journal Page Ideas
>>> What kind of memory-keeping pages do you think of creating? Share with us in the comments!
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