Do you doodle journal? Because I’ve got 31 easy prompts for you! You can choose to do ONLY doodle journaling or add this to your regular journaling routine.
Read on for the down-low on doodling, including what you need to get started, the prompts themselves, how to use them, and how to get creative with them!
Why Doodle Journaling Is Such a Fun Creative Habit for December
Even though things can get busy, what with the holidays and all, the December vibe does seem to slow down. Short days and cozy evenings pair perfectly with some quick one-minute doodles.
Even better if you have more time for journaling. Doodle journaling can add a playful touch to your daily writing and reflection and it doesn’t feel like one more thing you have to do.
For those of us with busier months, doodle journaling is an easy way to stay creative even when we’re feeling low-energy.
If you really want to keep it fun AND simple, small doodles create a visual record of the month that feels light, personal, and meaningful.
You can do one a day, feature your doodling as the ONLY journaling you do, or get more creative and challenge yourself with things like the doodle journaling prompts on this page…it’ll help settle your mind and makes for a sweet way to unwind after full days.
Simple Supplies You Need to Start Doodle Journaling
You don’t need much, really, and I always appreciate knowing what I need to start with the bare minimum tools.
So here’s what you need:
- A pen or pencil – this pen is my favorite!
- A notebook, journal, or piece of paper
- Optional: markers or colored pencils
- Optional: fine line markers
That’s it! That’s all you need to get started. And, really, you don’t need more than this even as you progress.
The one thing you might want to level-up and personalize is the journal you use. You’ll get a feel for the sizes you like, paper feel, the page count, etc.
I have a couple of favorites.
This one is a great size for writing and on-the-go. And I love the feel of my pen on the paper and how the paper turns.
How to Use These 31 Daily Doodle Prompts
The idea is that you take the daily prompt and doodle it!
It can be the ONLY thing you journal that day
Or it can be a decoration for that day’s writing
And you could even make it a “challenge” to show up and do that day’s doodle.
Or MAYBE you start with a doodle on day one, then on day two you doodle day one AND day two, then on day three you doodle days one, two, and three…and so on.
Do what works for you and your journaling practice and, above all, have FUN with it!
31 Easy Christmas and Winter Doodle Ideas
You’ll find the printable below but if you just want the list of doodle prompts, here it is!
- Cozy mitten
- Simple snowflake
- Hot cocoa mug with marshmallows
- Tiny Christmas tree
- Candy cane
- Snowman face
- Christmas ornament
- Gingerbread cookie
- Stocking
- Wrapped present with a bow
- Santa hat
- Holly leaves + berries
- Winter hat with a pom pom
- Candle with a little flame
- Jingle bell
- Icicle
- Peppermint swirl candy
- Mug with whipped cream
- Snow globe
- Reindeer face
- Sleigh
- Christmas lights strand
- Pinecone
- Wreath
- Fireplace
- Bow
- Penguin
- Evergreen sprig
- Bell-shaped cookie
- Snow-covered house
- Simple star with sparkle lines
Cute Doodle Techniques for Better Journal Pages
You really only need a handful of simple techniques to start doodling with confidence. Most doodles are just basic shapes put together, like circles, squares, and curved lines.
Keep lines loose and imperfect to give everything a charming, hand-drawn feel. Add tiny details like dots, sparkles, or a soft shadow to make even the simplest sketch look spiffy.
Doodling is easy and you don’t need to be an artist or think you’re good at drawing to do it!
Free Printable: 31 Days of Doodle Journaling Prompts for December
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Creative Ways to Use Your Holiday Doodles
Be creative with the ways you use your holiday doodles! Yes, they’re fun additions to a journal page, but you can also brighten up notecards, sticky notes, gift tags, and more.
You can also be creative in HOW you doodle.
It’s a great way to bust boredom when you’re waiting around. And if you slow down a little and breathe easily, it’s quite meditative.
You could try:
- Turning doodles into gift tags by drawing tiny icons on cardstock and punching a hole in the corner
- Creating handmade holiday cards
- Making your own wrapping paper by doodling cute objects, scenes, and repeating patterns on kraft paper
- Decorating envelopes
- Adding doodles to planner pages – to-do lists, habit trackers, and calendars
- Doodle on labels for storage bins, jars, or pantry items
- Create a vision board with doodles representing your goals or moods
Once you get some practice, you’ll find yourself doodling EVERYWHERE!
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