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Bullet journal setup

A dot grid notebook set up with a calendar, habit tracker and to-do pages that actually fit your life.

Bullet journal setup
LevelBeginner
AgesAges 12 and up
Time1 hour 30 minutes
Cost$10 to $20

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How to make it

  1. Step 1: Make an index
    1

    Make an index

    Title page 1 INDEX. You'll list pages here as you add them.

  2. Step 2: Number every page
    2

    Number every page

    Write numbers in the bottom corners. It feels like a lot. It's worth it.

  3. Step 3: Draw the month
    3

    Draw the month

    Write the dates down the left side of a page. Add notes for tests and plans.

  4. Step 4: Add a habit tracker
    4

    Add a habit tracker

    Make a grid with habits down the side and days across the top.

  5. Step 5: Start a weekly page
    5

    Start a weekly page

    Split a spread into 7 boxes for the week's to-dos.

  6. Step 6: Decorate lightly
    6

    Decorate lightly

    Add washi tape and a color for each month. Keep it simple enough to keep up.

Edie's tip

Pencil everything first. Ink it once you like the layout.

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