Hey there, it’s Jess Francisco from @lovejessco on Instagram, YouTube, TikTok and the Archer & Olive Ambassador Team. I’m so thrilled to be sharing a fun idea for your bullet journals this holiday season. If you’re looking to add some fun seasonal spreads to your notebook, consider this themed holiday bucket list. Adding a bucket list is a great way to help you remember which things you are excited to do so they don’t get lost in the hustle and bustle of the season.
Supplies:
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Fineliners
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White Gel Pen
Sketch
To get started, I almost always do a pencil rough draft of my spreads so that I can get a feel for sizing and spacing of everything I want to include. I’m a bit of a perfectionist, so this helps me feel a little less stressed when it’s time to add the pen.
Outline
Once you’re confident with the placement of your doodles, go ahead and trace over them with a fineliner. The thickness can make a huge difference in the style, so choose one that fits the look you’re going for!
Add Some Color
To add a little more visual interest to your spread, you can add color. There are so many ways to do this, but my tried and true options are brush pens like the A&O Calliographs and the A&O Acrylographs. They work so perfectly with the notebooks and there are so many colors to choose from!
Add Your List Items
Now that your spread is finished, it’s time to add those bucket list items. If you’re having trouble thinking of things to do, here are a few suggestions to get your started:
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Make Handmade Christmas Cards
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Drink Hot Cocoa
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Go Christmas Caroling
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Watch a Christmas Movie
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Go Ice Skating
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See a Light Display
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Do Random Acts of Kindness
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Wrap Presents
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Donate to a Family in Need
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Take Pictures with Santa
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Bake Cookies
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Take Family Photos
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Write a Year End Review
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Go to a Holiday Festival or Craft Show
VIDEO TUTORIAL
If you’re more of a visual person, check out the video I made for this spread. You can watch it below or on the Archer & Olive YouTube channel. I’ve included step by step drawing videos for ten doodles so you can draw them in your notebook, too!
If you’re looking for more inspiration, be sure to check out some of the other holiday bucket lists from previous Ambassador Team members. I’ve linked two great tutorials for you below.
HOW TO CREATE A HOLIDAY BUCKET LIST
If you’re busy this month or don’t like to doodle, you can download the [FREE printable] (insert download link) below.
Thanks so much for spending some time with me on the blog today. I hope you’re inspired to create some new festive spreads in your notebook. If you create something inspired by this post, be sure to tag me on social media (@lovejessco) as well as Archer & Olive (@archerandolive) so we can see what you’re up to!
See you next time!
Jess
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