Since lockdown season, a lot of us have rediscovered or picked up new hobbies along the way – with journaling being a popular pastime. The journaling community continues to thrive today with countless ideas on how to make your journals kawaii, including incorporating other hobbies. Some people choose to have different sections or even separate journals altogether to track daily routines and write about enjoying different interests, such as cooking and traveling. If you’re eager to set up your own, you can start at any time by looking through these general kawaii journaling setup ideas, or read below for inspirations themed around hobbies and daily life.
Recipe Journal
Whether you’re a home chef or someone learning to cook a new dish, this recipe journal inspo by Archer & Olive will help you keep records of your favorite recipes in a cute and creative way.
Tea Journal
If mixed media is more your cup of tea, Rainbowholic’s tea log journal uses cutouts featuring flavors from kawaii Japanese tea brand Karel Capek. Add washi tape strips and stickers for even more texture.
Reading Journal
There’s nothing like cozying up to read a good book in your favorite spot. Rachel Catherine’s reading journal setup shows you how to make your own, including drawing a bookshelf of your reading goals for the year where you color in each book once done.
Skincare Journal
Keep track of your weekly skincare routines and goals with Masha Plans’s bullet journal ideas. Lots of skincare products come in cute packaging nowadays, so you can even include packaging cutouts or photos.
Travel Journal
Never forget your favorite travel moments by safekeeping photos and ephemera all in one place. Loo Teng Studio shows you how to log your own through a travel journal showcasing highlights from Loo Teng’s visit to the Ghibli Museum in Japan.
Pet Journal
Lastly, feature your favorite pet in their very own personalized scrapbook by starting a pet journal. This video from Jenna Templeton includes lots of prompts, printables, and photos of Jenna’s adorable pet canary, Bo.
You can find more inspiration in our Journaling & Planners section.
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