For 2025, I’m mixing things up with a fun twist—letting Mini Brands surprise eggs decide my monthly themes and color palettes! For January, I pulled a Mini Brands Create Master Chef Surprise.
In this video, I’ll show you:
🖊️ My creative process for setting up this unique theme
🖊️ How bullet journaling helps me manage my everyday
🖊️ Why it’s okay to journal late—better done than perfect!
Whether you’re looking for creative inspiration or a relatable chat about managing stress, this video most likely has it (I had a lot of thoughts 😅).
Supplies:
Archer and Olive B5 Notebook (NML10 for 10% off): https://www.archerandolive.com/products/copy-of-steffi-collab-do-it-for-yourself-dot-grid-notebook?_pos=7&_fid=0f72ab39f&_ss=c&variant=44541417029787&aff=261
Crayola Oil Pastels: https://www.amazon.com/Crayola-Pastels-Bright-Opaque-Hexagonal/dp/B071DZVR85/ref=sr_1_10?crid=1QV73IZ6TRVUF&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.L6-ez1OSate0nVcuKlSTk8jiQMU4_3AlXqDlGS8gNVKLIG-KtPOXV-RrwC1FmQTsLDHZTMqgpGGuxyuZU2R4420Sh3ttpHF9Dt0GJfw4Q0vry67XmnL0fvtT3fm_JuxdWniC7aI4T5P8DLIOr3Z9BNaUz29Qzk84V5cXiF87iNQgjl3PI8cwqu9l2b4MtQpV9snRew4ijDpE--NgX-S3O0azoNgRXxugVZs_ViIkJtlh4CMTHMZIfyfCqtwNacl_WxNvSjiR8MY1qlxddPhKKTlpJG-ePwRAXdBGCmO0b3W7TGPBfwMNxw9sSSuikmohHATYFJFTQnDW_KdTsojDy3U7XqrdZZVxWjjlFG1Sc_nOlJtVtihq8xgA3d9Y8gzYF6ZE6lDgww6dAxArutUOU8yZTXfKLhoVBEAwnW9OoYrMHYC_U4knH9AkufnThiaH.GCJqUam_mQ0tBWZzygSbWqcf91taVd2n_Xq2UAZYi0w&dib_tag=se&keywords=crayola+oil+pastel&qid=1736305962&sprefix=crayola+oil+pastel%2Caps%2C155&sr=8-10
Prismacolor Blender Pencil: https://www.amazon.com/Prismacolor-962-Premier-Colorless-Blender/dp/B002X94T8U/ref=sr_1_5?crid=2600N1J2UQ5YB&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.zxSw2X1CtdUdMDsWDwNDsPdBcG-BivYURPCkgegY7JwqoaQaFSITnN1G3ilFYJ_Cr8bXv1FX4WZ40L2-VdAUsTeJuy95cwCuU2Z9hDklWR87oLKIOnn402F2F7qvlSsFUvARJx6W6uDm_-zI7cVsSCRHgoiJauFkDk1SI-Ml6jMhOLV_ypWz10ygcg9m6LLBtwiHKT0YCTm1ZnXu8c8e31v31VJKyWqD5wnYOUALZvd-uXH6vC6HiNsaZain4H0LtNMw-MpTvmHMXXTVCyDdlqyRzXNGga3ULJndQuFyKxl0di9SgCaS8TcLpWdZFoQAoPQz7CO-pI4k5qUT9UWrWAITxEXHG7xcw3M9DJhDodsHWSEK_gBmumIgH-dHmZVYeup9_l396qUBoB-UYkR1sFIUDhoFcBq9yynINZAWfICmbCN8-0F8Iv2BOMc_Ttex.o_j45QNwrl3BnBDcUcB-Fs7yJLFpLimRV_lmlj7tB9Q&dib_tag=se&keywords=prismacolor%2Bblender%2Bpencil&qid=1736306032&sprefix=prismacolor%2Bblender%2B%2Caps%2C152&sr=8-5&th=1
Archer and Olive Acrylograph Paint pens
Ali Edwards Alphas Are Awesome #17 6×8 Stamp Set: https://aliedwards.com/shop/alphas-are-awesome-17-6x8-stamp-set
VersaFine Pigment Ink in Black Onyx: https://www.simonsaysstamp.com/products/tsukineko-versafine-onyx-black-ink-pad-vf-082?gad_source=1&gclid=Cj0KCQiAvvO7BhC-ARIsAGFyToUkeMfW-loS0KT5TC3ojavqu-mz5Vim2bRORj0SPlIlj_ifwRCVMOYaAo25EALw_wcB
Archer & Olive B5 Journaling Stencil (Currently only available in A5) (NML10 for 10% off): https://www.archerandolive.com/products/dot-grid-planning-stencil?_pos=1&_sid=b349261bb&_ss=r&aff=261
Tombow Brush Pens in N89 and N15: https://www.tombowusa.com/dual-brush-pen.html
And, of course, Mini Brands Create Surprise Eggs
My favourite journaling supplies: https://natashamillercreates.com/my-favourite-bullet-journaling-supplies/
Learn more about stamping techniques in journals: https://youtu.be/_peOwd6D_i8?si=HMg0yObQmMTDBVis
Watch my 2025 bullet journal setup video: https://youtu.be/Dlg61XVpFz8?si=e9TjViKQMWScAd7g
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