Bullet Journal Theme Ideas To Try This Summer
Summer is just around the corner, and it’s the perfect time to brainstorm some fun and colorful Bullet Journal theme ideas! Whether it’s sunny beaches, refreshing ice creams, or vibrant tropical vibes, summer offers endless inspiration to bring your journal pages to life.
Personally, this season has a special place in my heart—not just for the sunshine and good vibes, but also because my birthday kicks off the month on June 1st! That’s why I always go the extra mile to make my summer spreads unique and memorable.
Today, I’ll be sharing a curated list of joyful and creative summer themes to help you infuse your journal with that sunny, carefree energy. Get ready to make this season extra special!
While sitting here and dreaming of that distant beach vacation, it’s always nice to find an escape in my Bullet Journal, and this year, I decided to combine all the ideas I could possibly come up with in one list.
For me, summer is a time to dream and escape to BuJo pages. For those of you who are on vacation, I’m sure it’s probably the best time to be more creative, experiment more in your Bullet Journal, and try out some new medium (watercolor—I’ll get to try you one day! I promise!).
So, let’s dive into this list and see if it sparks your imagination! I divided the list into general ideas and some ideas based on different holidays.
I also gathered some fantastic summer cover pages from different, so make sure to scroll down and check those out as well!
Also, at the end of their post, you’ll get some FREE printables to help you create bright and colorful summer pages, so be sure to pick them up before you leave.
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Summer Bullet Journal Theme Ideas
Summer is a fantastic time of the year, actually, it might be my favorite! The sun is shining, the flowers are blooming, and the inspiration is all around us!
Let’s get creative in our Bullet Journals with these fun theme ideas!
- Tropic. Who doesn’t dream of hot summer months about a tropical vacation?! Use this as your inspiration for a monthly theme. Palm trees, coconuts and pineapples, and maybe a pina colada or two (but don’t be driving afterward!) – let your fantasy flow.
- Fruits. Summer is the time to enjoy lots of deliciousness from the fruit department. It’s a pretty fun topic with lots of great options: lemons, oranges, pineapples, strawberries – whatever fruits tickle your fancy.
- Beach Bullet Journal theme. I don’t know about you, but every summer, a day on the beach is all I can think of while I’m melting here, and I’m quite sure I’m not alone. Let’s turn this wish into a fun monthly theme with lots of fun summer doodles like beach balls, beach umbrellas, bikinis, sandcastles, crabs, and shells.
- Pool day. Another take on a fun watery weekend. Decorate your pages with white and blue and add some related doodles like a lifeguard chair, trampoline, pool doodles, and some nice cold drinks in a cooler.
- The sea. Summer can be all about going to the sea, but it doesn’t have to be a beach day. Use your imagination and decorate your pages with ocean waves, sea creatures, and maybe a lighthouse.
- Barbecue. Summertime BBQ is probably my favorite way to spend a weekend and chill with friends and family. If you do with this theme, add to your pages some doodles of grills, hamburgers, hotdogs, soft drinks, or beer, and maybe a boombox playing some tunes in the background.
- Roller skates. Summer is a perfect time to skate around with the wind in your hair. Some doodle ideas are roller skates, hand bands, water bottles, and musical tunes. You can even go old-style and remember the retro roller skating gear.
- Tennis. One more fun summer sport. This is all about yellow tennis balls, rackets, sports shoes, and of course, those cute mini skirts!
- Boats. Who wouldn’t want to spend their summer on a boat?! This is definitely on my bucket list.
- Fishing. Speaking of boats, isn’t summer a good time for fishing? Decorate your pages with all the fishing gear and, of course, some trophy catch.
- Camping. Probably the best thing to do during summer. Or at least it’s in my dreams since I never got a chance to actually go camping… one day! You can add lots of themed doodles to your spread: campfires, tents, sleeping bags, marshmallows, and backpacks, or maybe create a whole spread with fantastic mountain scenery.
- Picnics. Sandwiches, picnic baskets, old-style radios, and of course, white and red checkered blankets. This sounds to me like an amazing summertime.
- Cicadas. There is something magical about cicadas singing in the dark on a hot summer night.
- Fireflies. One more magical summer blessing is the fireflies. They are so dreamy! It’s pretty easy to doodle those, and you can add the shine with gold watercolors or a gold gel pen.
- Flowers. This is a classic theme, and it can go well at any time of the year. Maybe for summer concentrate on flowers that bloom at that time, or maybe just choose some brighter-colored ones. It’s all up to you!
- Bees. Speaking of flowers, you can’t forget about the bees. These hard-working little buddies are so important! You can go super realistic or draw some cute doodly bees.
- Ice Cream. Is there anything more summery than ice cream? Create colorful spreads with all your favorite ice cream flavors!
- Summer drinks. Everything with ice can be considered a summer drink! Think ice tea and lemonade, or maybe sangria and mojitos (for 21+ only!). There are so many ideas to play around with.
- Sports. Summer is, of course, the time for us to get in shape. It’s so much easier to do it now when the energy is flowing, and you’ve finally woken up from winter slumber. Decorate your Bullet Journal pages with workout-related doodles: dumbbells, yoga mats, some fruits and vegetables, running shoes, bottles of water, and so on.
- Fireworks. While Beijing summer is absolutely fireworks-free, it’s still forever a summer theme for me!
- Polaroids. Old school Polaroid pictures just scream at me – summer memories! You can draw a bunch of old-style cameras, or use Polaroid picture frames and your daily boxes.
- Books. My favorite thing to do in summer has always been to sit outside on a rocking chair and read a good book. Think of your favorite book and create some themed doodles, or maybe just doodles books and bookshelves all over your spreads.
- Wildlife. Flamingos, elephants, giraffes, or maybe deer and rabbits? Get some inspiration from the wildlife around you.
- Gardening. Decorate your summer spreads with some cute plants and different gardening supplies. Or maybe go big and imagine the garden of your dreams!
- Bicycles. What are your favorite things to do during the summer? When I was a kid, I loved nothing more than riding a bike, so I think it’s a great summer theme. Add some flowers to your drawing of different types of bicycles. Or maybe add some related doodles, like helmets, sneakers, and the sunscreen your mom always tried to (wisely) make you wear.
- Kites. Here in China kites are so big! If you go to a park in summer you’ll see lots of people flying these beauties! It’s also a great way to add some fun bright colors and unusual patterns to your Bullet Journal pages.
- Summer favorites. What are your summer essentials? Think of all the things you love about summer, and just decorate your journal with some fun doodles.
There are, of course, many more theme ideas you can explore this summer, and you can check the end of the post for links to my other posts with even more inspiration.
But meanwhile, let’s look at some holidays happening this season that can be an idea for your next Bullet Journal theme.
Summer Holidays
Another approach you can take to summer themes is to base it on some holidays. You can always find a spark of inspiration in these holidays and get doodle ideas from things and decorations around you on that day!
Here is a list of some big and just fun holidays you might consider. Most of them are USA holidays, but I included a few Chinese and Japanese ones. I must say that those are based on the lunar calendar, so the dates are different every year.
Speaking of holidays, what’s your favorite summer holiday? Check the list below and let me know!
June
- Pride Month (whole month)
- Children’s Day (June 1st)
- National Cheese Day (June 4th)
- Dragon Boat Festival (June 7th)
- National Best Friend’s Day (June 8th)
- International Sushi Day (June 18th)
- International Yoga Day (June 21st)
July
- National Blueberry Month (whole month)
- Independence Day (July 4th)
- National Bikini Day (July 5th)
- International Kissing Day (July 6th)
- National Video Game Day (July 8th)
- National Kitten Day (July 10th)
- World Emoji Day (July 17th)
- National Tequila Day (July 24th)
August
- Summer Festivals all over Japan (whole month)
- National Coloring Book Day (August 2nd)
- National Chocolate Chip Cookie Day (August 4th)
- Chinese Valentine’s Day (August 7th)
- National Book Lover’s Day (August 9th)
- National Relaxation Day (August 15th)
- National Dog Day (August 26th)
For my favorite holiday, I’m undecided between National Sushi Day and National Dog Day… What’s your favorite one?
With these ideas out there, let’s look at the different inspirations for theme ideas. These cover pages represent some of these themes, but also plenty more. I’m sure you’ll be able to find something here that will spark your imagination.
Summer Bullet Journal Theme Inspirations
I gathered here some beautiful and adorable works by fantastic artists, so get inspired and definitely check out these creative people and their other wonderful BuJo pages!
Whenever you choose what theme to do for your summer Bullet Journal setup - remember that it's your journal, and you can do anything you want.
Oranges, lemons, grapefruits - I really feel like citrus is the most summer thing ever.
I also like the bright colors you can use for this theme - not many things are as summer as bright sunny colors.
I know there are people who enjoy ice cream in winter, but for me, ice cream is the best during hot summer days.
I love that with ice cream, you can go with amazing detailed illustrations like the above or just go with some simple doodles.
Summer is THE time to travel! It's kind of interesting that it still feels that way.
Ever since college, I haven't had the time to travel during summer so it's really strange that still every summer, I get the urge to pack my suitcases and see the world.
So yeah, if you ask me, travel is one of the best themes to do for summer.
Flowers are a great theme for every season. Yes even for winter - flowers are timeless!
I love this cover page full of simple floral doodles that end up looking amazing assembled in a little wreath.
Speaking of flowers, sunflower is the perfect theme for Summer. It's a pretty simple flower to doodle, and the colors are so bright and happy.
This flamingo is one of the most beautiful ones I've seen.
It's obviously a very summer theme with a tropical vibe, and I love the contrast of black and white on the page and the bright pink of flamingo.
What can be more summer than this page?? I love that pineapple hanging out on the beach. I really wish I could be that pineapple right now, he seems like he is having the time of his life.
There are many ways to bring tropical summer moods to your Bullet Journal.
Tropical leaves are probably the easiest one, they are very simple to doodle and you can play around with colors so much.
Beaches, ocean life - all perfectly themed for these three Summer months. I love the cover page above, it looks so cute and super simple to recreate.
Of course, July is Independence Day, so why not bring the holiday to your journal pages as well. Fireworks are very easy to draw, and you can play around so much with the colors.
Fireflies are a simple theme and very summery. I actually just saw fireflies for the first time a few years ago, and wow - it really impressed me how beautiful they are on a dark summer night.
One more take on a citrus theme. Looks great, and I love how the design is in a rectangle of pink.
I also really love the effect of colored pencils; the colors came out bright but not too bright.
I think watermelon is probably the most summer fruit out there. They are also easy to doodle and make for a great Summer theme.
Bees are beautiful creatures, and the honey they produce is just soooooo delicious!
I love my hot summers with a calming bee buzzing. Perfect theme for summer, and I love this take.
One more take on a pineapple theme. Love this page and the geometrical approach to the theme.
I don't really know how to name this theme, but I absolutely love how it looks. Julia always picks such beautiful colors! And her doodles bring a smile to my face.
Aren't carnivals especially fun during the hot summer months! Ferris wheel was always my favorite; what is yours?
Botanical drawings are good for any season, but I especially love those tropical leaves for a summer theme.
For this cover page, I especially love the contrast with the black paper and how she used crazy bright colors. Looks absolutely amazing!
Beautiful beautiful butterflies and you can play around so much with colors - from bright purples to pastel oranges.
Love this cover page and how there is a quote on one side. I'm always a big fan of having a quote as well as just a cover.
I'll be honest here - I actually never went camping. It's not really something my family did when I was a kid. And now I feel like I'm too attached to my hot shower and comfortable bed to ever do it.
But who knows, it might actually happen.
Anyways, we are talking about Bullet Journal themes, and camping can be a great theme for summer.
Free Bullet Journal Printables
There are, of course, some freebies available in the Resources Vault. You can find several free summer-themed printables that will help you bring the fun of the season to your Bullet Journal.
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More Resources
Are you looking for more inspiration for your summer pages and themes? I’ve got plenty of ideas for you right here on this blog.
Check out these posts next:
- 13 Bullet Journal Summer Themes To Try This Year
- 11 Bullet Journal Ideas For Summer
- 11 Summer Doodles To Draw In Your Bullet Journal
>>> What theme will you use in your Bullet Journal this summer? Share with us in the comments.
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I absolutely loved these colorful summer bullet journal theme ideas! They’re so vibrant and inspiring. I can’t wait to try out the tropical theme for my July spreads. Thank you for sharing such beautiful designs! 🌺✨
Hey! Happy to hear you liked these pages!
I absolutely love these colorful summer bullet journal theme ideas! They’re so vibrant and inspiring. I can’t wait to try out some of these designs in my own journal. Thanks for sharing such creative tips, Masha!
Thanks! I’m glad you found inspiration here and excited for you to experiment with your Bullet Journal!