Are you surfing the net looking for some inspiration on your next Bujo theme?
You’ve come to the right place! This month’s theme is a fantastic bullet journal potion theme.
A potion theme was so much fun to create that I highly recommend you give it a go! Best of all, after you draw a couple of potions, you will get comfortable enough and go wild coming up with all different and unique potion bottles.
So stick around for the complete setup, including a step-by-step spread on how to draw potion doodles. Oh yeah, did I mention it includes a free printable! And you will be rocking these potion doodles in no time.
I was so happy with this month’s theme, and I can’t wait to share it with you all! I hope that you get inspired and give it a try.
Be sure to pin this if you need to come back to it later!
Bullet Journal Potion theme Monthly Cover Page
I was so happy with how my cover page turned out, even though I was going for something different. The Potion itself I watercolored on some watercolor paper, just because it's so much easier to blend. The month of July is written in a simple font and hand-lettered on some scrap kraft paper.
The highlight of this theme is that we used stamp ink and blending brushes to create the background. It was so much fun and tied in nicely with my potion theme.
If you have ink stamps lying around, give it a try; go crazy! :p
Did I mention that it is so easy to create unique scenes using this method? We just covered the sections we didn’t want the background with some scrap paper. And it was amazing to see that the ink doesn’t mark on the corresponding page once dried.
On the other side of my cover page, I fell in love with this saying, and it was the perfect finishing touch. By adding quotes, your spreads become not only motivational but meaningful. They lift your spirits and make you fall in love with your bullet journal 🥰
Want to know all about quote pages? Then be sure to read this next!
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July monthly calendar page
I use this font throughout my theme, and it was effortless to do, don't forget to save it on Pinterest for later.
Anyway, I drew small boxes with some shadows. And most importantly, all the little magical potion doodles are drawn in a fine black liner. It's pretty apparent the background is the star of the show, so I kept the doodles black and white and added a little saying 'Stay Weird' just for fun.
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Bullet journal potion theme weekly spreads
Two-week dutch door spread
Do you love using dutch doors in your spreads?
When you cut a part of your spread, you have another side when you flip the page, but they are all part of one main spread.
This spread did not feel complete until I colored the whole background black. The dutch door gave me more room to add a week and allowed for a dedicated space for my 'Gratitude.' The scene layout of this spread is shelves and little potion details, test tubes, old books, and spider webs.
Two-Page Weekly Layout spreads
There are so many ways to create weekly layouts. We are always trying different setups to see what works. This weekly layout is so pretty yet functional. There is room for a mini calendar, enough space to jot down all your notes, and cute ink doodles. Not to forget, leaving enough room for a short quote to finalize the aesthetics of this spread.
Bullet journal vertical weekly layout
It is important to note that it is equally important when deciding what layout to go for to consider how much space you need for all your to-do's. My sister adds more art into her spreads because she does not need much room for writing. However, you can adjust to your needs. By drawing your daily boxes till the end of the page, you will have more room to write.
Bullet Journal Horizontal weekly layout
Her last weekly spread of the month is relatively minimal in comparison. She painted small circles with her theme colors and a painted bottle with tiny florals. While there was a lot of white space, she completed the spread with an easy border.
The fantastic benefit of bullet journaling is creating your spreads to your needs. So figuring out what works for you is by trial and error. And soon enough, you will figure out what spreads are keepers!
Need more weekly layout inspiration? head over here once you are done with reading this post
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Bullet journal potion habit tracker
I love old scrolls, and they were perfect for my habit tracker. I colored the boxes in black to fill them in using a gold gel pen throughout the month.
Tip: I used a brown gel pen for all the lines and wrinkles in the scrolls, then used a light tan Tombow marker to smudge the brown gel pen and achieve some smudginess and texture on my scrolls.
The great thing about a potion theme is that it is straightforward to develop creative spreads. Other Bujo themes can be so limiting, but not this potion theme!
Do you love tracker spreads? I’m always looking for inspiration, and if you are too, then read this next:
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bullet journal potion mood tracker
More scrolls, I know! But this mood tracker is used by coloring in the little doodles inside each potion.
There are so many ways to create mood tracker spreads, so much so I have a whole post about it…
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Bujo quote page
What's not to love about adding a quote spread? It's the perfect spread to practice your lettering skills, writing something meaningful. I love adding a quote every month, and even better, flipping back to these spreads is a joy.
Even if you are not an expert in calligraphy, don’t be discouraged. There are easy ways to make any simple font outstanding; check out these tips and give it a go! Easy Bujo Font Tips To Make Your Headers Amazing
Step-by-Step Bullet Journal Potion Doodles
Do you Want to recreate this theme or make it your own? Save these step-by-step potion doodles for later.
I absolutely had a blast with this theme. It was not only easy, but it really sparked my creativity! And when a theme gives you that motivation, you know it’s a WIN!
Bullet Journal Hand-Lettered Alphabet Font
While doodles are essential to creating amazing spreads, bujo fonts are equally important. I have the tendency to stick to the same font I'm comfortable with, so I try and get the courage to get creative and try something new.
I have to admit, it is totally worth it, and it certainly does take your bujo spreads to the next level. They are not perfect, but that adds to that perfectly imperfect look.
I’m excited to see what the next month brings, but what are you waiting for? Get your supplies out, give this theme a go, and decide for yourself!
Don’t be shy to leave a comment! I’d love to hear your suggestions!
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Lastly, as always, ‘Happy journaling everyone, and don’t forget to stay safe.’