Are you looking for the perfect gift for the journal lover in your life? Look no further! Here are some DIY journal gift ideas that are sure to impress.
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1. Handmade Journal
What better way to show your love than by making a handmade journal? You can choose from a variety of materials, such as leather, fabric, or recycled paper. Add some personal touches by decorating the cover with chalk paste, paint, stamps, or stickers. Chalk Couture now has DIY Craft Journal Kits that are absolutely adorable. Check out the How To video on my Facebook Profile. You can purchase all the needed supplies HERE to make the following.
2. Book Journal
If your friend is a book lover, a book journal is a great way for them to keep track of what they’ve read and their thoughts on each book. Create a journal with prompts for them to record the title, author, and genre of each book, as well as their personal rating and review. Amazon has lots to choose from but this one would be one of my favorites.
- Publications, Gwyn’s (Author)
- English (Publication Language)
- 120 Pages – 02/13/2023 (Publication Date) – Independently published (Publisher)
3. Personalized Journal
Make your gift extra special by personalizing a journal with the recipient’s name or initials. You can use embroidery, vinyl decals, or paint to add a personal touch. They’ll love seeing their name on the cover every time they use it. I find the best place for personalized journals is on Etsy.
4. Travel Journal
If your friend loves to travel, a travel journal is a perfect gift. You can make a journal with a map cover or include a small map inside the journal. Add some prompts for them to fill in, such as their favorite restaurants, sights, or memories from their trip.
- Compact travel journal provides 176 crisp writing pages.|Use each page to record the Location Date Weather and your travel notes.|Premium 120 gsm paper takes pen or pencil beautifully.|Paper is acid free and of archival quality.|Dotted gray lines subtly guide your writing.|A ribbon bookmark keeps your place.|The inside back cover pocket expands to hold notes travel mementos and more.|A matching elastic closure secures your journal.|Cover embossing adds texture and dimension.|Complementary interior endpapers.|Sturdy bookbound vegan leather journal.|Rounded cover corners for reduced wear.|Journal measures 5” wide x 7” high.|Compact size fits easily into most bags and backpacks.|176 pages.
- Compact size: 5” x 7”
5. Gratitude Journal
Encourage your friend to practice gratitude with a gratitude journal. You can create a journal with prompts for them to write down things they’re thankful for each day. Add some inspirational quotes or images to inspire positivity and happiness. Here are some already made and ready to gift.
- ❤️Happiness Begins with Gratitude : This gratitude journal is created with leading psychology research. It offers a simple yet powerful method to the feeling of appreciation for the people and experiences in our lives that have helped or supported us in some way. Let people feel higher levels of positive emotion, more happiness, optimism and mindfulness, less anxiety & loneliness.
- Become happier in a few minutes a day: Research has shown that practicing gratitude can provide a wide range of powerful benefits, such as improving our life satisfaction, increasing our self-esteem, enhancing our optimism, deepening our relationships, and even helping us sleep better. This gratitude journal is created with leading scientific research which helps to improve your happiness, mindfulness, positivity, & self-esteem for a few minutes a day!
6. Recipe Journal
For the foodie in your life, a recipe journal is a great gift idea. Create a journal with blank recipe cards for them to fill in with their favorite recipes. You can also include some recipe prompts to inspire them to try out new dishes. Here are some already made and ready to gift.
- Your Unique Recipe Collection: The gorgeous recipe book for writing down your personal recipes is perfect for you to create & capture the secrets of your culinary delicacies in one place. They’ll be ready to pass on to future generations to be preserved endlessly
- YOUR HARDCOVER RECIPE COLLECTION: This minimalist-designed recipe book is perfect for keeping track of personal recipes as well as family recipes! It also makes the perfect birthday or Christmas gift, our recipe book inspires creativity and encourages them to make their favorite dishes.
7. Art Journal
If your friend is an artist, an art journal is a perfect gift. A blank journal with high-quality paper will allow them to experiment with different mediums and techniques. You can also include some art prompts to get their creative juices flowing. Here are some already made and ready to gift. This Kawaii Drawing Prompts Journal would be perfect for a child or kid at heart.
- Publications, Gwyn’s (Author)
- English (Publication Language)
- 55 Pages – 11/09/2022 (Publication Date) – Independently published (Publisher)
8. Memory Journal
A memory journal is a thoughtful gift for someone who likes to reminisce about the past. Create a journal with prompts for them to write down their favorite memories and milestones. You can also include some photos or mementos to make the journal even more special.
- Book: canvas one line a day: a five-year memory book (yearly memory journal and diary, natural canvas cover)
- Thick Paper Hardcover Journal – WERTIOO Classic notebook choose high quality acid free writing paper. Which is environmental, has no fluorescer, can effectively protect your eyesight. The paper 20%-50% thicker and smoother than normal, suit for most pens.
9. Fitness Journal
For the fitness enthusiast in your life, a fitness journal is a great way to track progress and set goals. Create a journal with prompts for them to record their workouts, meals, and progress. You can also include some motivational quotes or images to inspire them to stay on track. Here are some already made and ready to gift. This one for women caught my eye. I like that’s only for 6 weeks. It keeps the overwhelm at bay and I can commit to anything for 6 weeks. I’ll admit I do have a problem committing to long-term goals. LOL
- Publications, Gwyn’s (Author)
- English (Publication Language)
- 248 Pages – 01/28/2023 (Publication Date) – Independently published (Publisher)
10. Dream Journal
For someone who loves to explore their subconscious mind, a dream journal is a perfect gift. You can create a journal with prompts for them to write down their dreams each morning. This will help them remember and analyze their dreams, and potentially gain insights into their psyche. Here are some already made and ready to gift. This one caught my eye. It looks like it is for someone really ready to get to some underlying issues of what’s going on in their life and also has a sleep tracker.
- Publications, Gwyn’s (Author)
- English (Publication Language)
- 99 Pages – 02/16/2023 (Publication Date) – Independently published (Publisher)
These journal gift ideas are perfect for any occasion, whether it’s a birthday, holiday, or just because. If you decide to go with the premade route make it perfect with a journal gift basket and add a nice writing pen, their favorite adult beverage, and gourmet snacks to make it more custom and personalized to their favorites. Get creative and make a gift that your friend will cherish for years to come. Happy Journal Gifting and Crafting!
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