14 Ways To Illustrate A Journal (Even If You Can’t Draw)

🌿 VISIT my blog featuring art journaling, bullet journaling, traveler's notebooks, and watercolor along with free writing prompts --- https://www.keylimeink.com/ 🌿 SHOP my favorites on Amazon and Etsy --- Amazon: https://amzn.to/4t5PDLD --- Etsy: https://www.etsy.com/strfrnt/keylimei... 🌿 SUPPORT this channel and access my printables ---   / keylimeink   🌿 SHOW NOTES You can make your traveler's notebook, bullet journal, or planner beautiful even if you aren't a skilled artist. Let's look at 14 different ways to add decorations and illustrations including things like stickers, stamps, washi, magazine clippings, and even junk mail. 🌿 EVERYTHING I MENTIONED (plus a few more!) ♻️ denotes eco-friendly choices Antiquarian Sticker Book --- https://amzn.to/444iDXz Canva --- https://www.canva.com/ (web-based design program) Emmoolife Washi Tape -- 42 rolls: https://amzn.to/47sLEzb Epson WorkForce Pro Printer --- https://amzn.to/3PjFlsZ Etsy --- hundreds of journaling supplies on sale from Star Sellers: https://click.linksynergy.com/deeplin... (support small businesses!) Gallery Leather of Maine Journal --- https://amzn.to/3sbpDEZ Gudrun Sjoden Catalog --- https://www.gudrunsjoden.com/en-us/or... Hahnemuhle Eco Line Fine Art Paper Sampler ♻️ --- at Blick: https://tidd.ly/4biPTBv (papers for inkjet printing, not painting) InLoveArts Cling Stamps (the one I showed is no longer offered) J Peterman Catalog --- https://jpeterman.com/pages/request-a... Kraft Labels For Printing Round Stickers --- https://amzn.to/47wlziD Leuchtturm1917, Classic 80gsm Notebook, Medium / A5 Size ♻️ --- 251 pages at Amazon: https://amzn.to/3JQBOQv --- 251 pages at Blick: https://tidd.ly/3XnZKhn --- 411 pages at Amazon: https://amzn.to/4p9WC4O --- 411 pages at Blick: https://tidd.ly/3JobM76 (FSC Certified Paper; my favorite notebook for illustrated journaling) Memento Luxe Stamp Pad --- all colors: https://amzn.to/44XXRKx (I like the cocoa color best; if it's out of stock, try VersaFine Pinecone instead) Paper House Productions --- Seasonal Sticker Book at Amazon: https://amzn.to/3NnBHh5 --- Seasonal Sticker Book at Paper House: https://tidd.ly/4lto9gQ --- Heart Cards: no longer available (COUPON CODE for Paper House Website: keylime20) Paper Punches --- https://amzn.to/3qsqCzW Patreon Printables For Travelers Notebooks --- 2026 Calendar:   / printable-2026-142116157   --- Commonly Misspelled Words:   / printable-words-119169161   --- Journal Prompts:   / printable-vol-1-121132596   Peter Pauper Press Versailles Journal --- https://amzn.to/459wLQI Pexels --- https://www.pexels.com/ (free, creative commons licensed images) Ranger Super Fine Embossing Powder, Gold --- at A Cherry On Top: https://tidd.ly/4usHcf7 (select Gold) --- at Amazon: https://amzn.to/4bajHQE --- at Blick: https://tidd.ly/4lsCie9 --- at Ranger: https://tidd.ly/4d5lUyf Scrapbook Paper --- 6" x 6" Sets: https://amzn.to/3YvvuRy Stampington Publications --- Art Journaling Magazine: https://tidd.ly/47zs4Tt --- Somerset Studio Magazine: https://tidd.ly/4d5mrQL Staples Glue Tape Runners --- https://amzn.to/4bE4Td7 Staples Paper ♻️ -- 100% recycled, 20 lb: https://amzn.to/4ryayX4 Tombow Mono Waterproof Drawing Pens --- set of 3 sizes at Amazon: https://amzn.to/4614RpR --- individual sizes and sets at Blick: https://tidd.ly/46I2bRr Tree Free Greetings Butterfly Notecards --- https://amzn.to/3sce3cI Twone Traveler's Notebook Inserts --- https://amzn.to/4ahlhzk (reportedly FSC certified but not acid free; take watercolor well) VersaMark Embossing Stamp Pad --- https://amzn.to/4b6qwTe Wanderings Traveler's Notebook Inserts --- all available sizes at Amazon: https://amzn.to/3VqEVjX --- standard size at Etsy: https://www.etsy.com/strfrnt/keylimei... (acid free and archival, but not FSC certified; take watercolor well) Wandic Rub On Transfers --- https://amzn.to/3OUW0k2 Your Creative Studio Scrapbooking Boxes --- Amanda is taking a break 🌿 OTHER VIDEOS YOU MIGHT LIKE 12 Things I Wish I’d Known About Traveler’s Notebooks As A Beginner    • 12 Things I Wish I’d Known About Traveler’...   🌿 DISCLOSURES KeyLimeInk is an affiliate of A Cherry On Top, Amazon, Blick, Etsy, Paper House, Ranger, and Stampington. 🌿 TIME STAMPS 00:00 intro 00:41 stickers 06:12 transfers 08:51 stamps 11:58 washi tape 14:10 magazine clippings 21:06 photographs 23:37 tracing 25:54 scrapbook paper 29:38 wrapping paper 30:23 catalogs 33:35 Canva 36:33 greeting cards 38:25 souvenirs / ephemera 42:29 junk mail