One of my favorite parts of creative planning is all of the wonderful tools and supplies to try out. I’ve always loved art supplies, and the market is exploding with fun pens and stationery. Here are some of my favorites that I’d recommend trying out this year! Click on each to see details.
1. I love the versatility of these watercolor pens (plus they’re great with the brushes below!).
2. If you enjoy watercolor, but would like to make it portable, these pens are fantastic. Fill them with water and go!
3. My first journaling pen set was the 16 pack of Staedtler Triplus Fineliner pens. These are fantastic, and I soon upgraded to the 36 pack. If you’re looking for ALL-THE-COLORS, check out this 50 pack in a tin case!
4. My go-to favorite for pastel highlights on planner pages are the Zebra Mildliner pens. This set contains all of the old favorites, plus a pack of new colors too!
5. This one is the stand-by leader for brush lettering, or simply adding color to your planner pages. Here is one of the newer color sets (galaxy). The pen tips are tapered and flexible to help create beautifully contoured shapes.
6. Sometimes lettering calls for some highlighting. I love the Pilot gel pens for all the looks they can give! Add a glimmer or make neon-style letters. They just glide over top of other colors and make a fantastic addition to your pen collection.
7. If you want to make a splash of colors, check out the new Tombow TwinTONE marker sets. They come in pastel and bright. These have more rigid tips than the normal Tombow Dual Brush Pens, and have two size nibs for outlining and filling.
8. I love the soft colors that colored pencils can add to my journal. Here is the set to end them all!
9. When I want to create clean, permanent, lines on planner pages, I reach out for these pens. They come in six sizes and I love the travel case.
10. Another tool that I use OFTEN is my Helix Circle and Angle Maker. It helps make a variety of sizes of lovely circles and acts as a protractor too. The middle ring spins to create larger circles.
11. If you’re looking for a great adhesive to add items to your journal, this is a wonderful addition to your arsenal. The glue strips aren’t messy and apply so easily!
12. If you want to get started in lettering this year, this all-in-one kit by Tombow is a great place to begin!
13. I love washi, but sometimes the thicker varities just take up too much space on the page. The thinner rolls are lovely and practical, plus they’re a great price!
14. Anyone use french curves? These architect’s friends are fantastic for creating swirls and borders in your journal!
15. If you’re ready to add some sparkle to your watercolor journal highlights, these are a great place to begin. I love metallic paints!
16. If you love the look of clean lines and shapes, these can help you achieve that quickly and easily. This mega-pack of stencil is made just for journaling.
17. If I’m not reaching for the Zebra Mildliners, these are my next in line choice for highlighting. The pastel colors are gorgeous!
18. Finally, it’s good to find a journal to use! On this one, I’m torn, so there are two options. I’ve always been a die-hard Leuchtturm 1917 fan. The pages feel rich and I love the cream color. I just picked up a Scribbles that Matter though, and I LOVE how well the brighter pages photograph. You can’t go wrong either way!
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