Mermaid Bullet Journal Monthly Spread (With Video)

Feeling an aquatic theme this month, but not sure what to do? Check out my mermaid bullet journal monthly spread for inspiration!

An overhead image of the bullet journal cover page with a mermaid. Text across the bottom of the image saying "Pin This Post"

This mermaid bullet journal setup is a throwback to my July spread from 2017. It feels like so long ago!⠀

I decided to express my inner artist that month! I had several suggestions for a beach theme, so I went with it. ??????

Watch The Setup

The Final Product

Overall, I’m thrilled with how this spread turned out! I was nervous about it, but looking back, I really do think it looks great.

An overhead view of a watercolor mermaid cover page.

A Touch of Gold

I really feel like the touch of gold did a lot to really “wake up” the colors in this spread. I used Finetec Gold Watercolors for the gold, and they made this spread shine!

A close up of a watercolor mermaid to show how the gold paint reflects the light

Making Time for Art

I’ll admit that this spread took me quite a bit of time. Some may say too much time. Why spend a few hours working on the cover page for a productivity system?

For me, the reason is simple; it’s an excuse to make time for my art. I am always looking for a chance to make time for my art, and my bullet journal allows me to do that. Time spent doing something you want to do is never wasted time.

An overhead view of my mermaid bullet journal cover page with a watercolor mermaid and "Hello July" written in watercolor.

The Calendar Page

I had to stay with an aquatic theme for the calendar page to pair with this mermaid spread, so I decided to give an octopus a try!

This monthly was a bit of a struggle, though. I initially thought I would be able to do the octopus without a reference. It turns out, that was a mistake, and I eventually pulled up a reference.

A bullet journal monthly calendar with a watercolor octopus with gold speckles.

Looking for More Inspiration?

If you’re still not sure what theme you want to create, make sure to check out these 120+ monthly theme ideas to help you find the perfect spread!

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