UPDATE: MAY 2026
Hello to all fans of Notebooks, Planners, and Bullet Journals!
Do you ever feel that decorating and personalizing a notebook is even more fun than the writing itself? A beautifully adorned notebook not only helps you organize your work effectively but also serves as an endless source of daily inspiration.
GROUP 1: THE CLASSIC FOUNDATION - MUST-HAVE ITEMS
These are the basic tools, the very soul of every notebook, that never go out of style. They are the perfect foundation for you to start your creative journey.
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Washi Tape: Rolls of Japanese paper tape with diverse 2025 patterns that are easy to tear, stick, and reposition.
2. Themed Sticker Sets: Collections of stickers with themes like nature, travel, or food... helping you tell your own story.
3. Colorful Gel & Ballpoint Pens: Trendy color palettes like pastel, retro, and metallic make note-taking more vibrant.
4. Brush Pens: A "secret weapon" for writing calligraphy titles and creating illustrations, elevating the aesthetic of your pages.
5. Dual-Tip Highlighters: Soft-colored highlighters that include a fine-liner tip, perfect for both marking and writing notes.
GROUP 2: ELEVATING UNIQUENESS - SPECIAL EFFECT ACCESSORIES
Once you have the basics, add these unique accessories to your collection to create depth and a standout look for your creations.
6. Wooden Stamps & Ink Pads: Provide a handmade, rustic, and classic feel.
7. Decorative Memo Pads: Small tear-off sheets with cute patterns, used to create beautiful background layers.
8. Wax Seals: A luxurious, vintage-style trend that can turn your journal page into an old-fashioned letter.
9. Glitter & Metallic Pens: Create a sparkling effect that stands out, especially on dark-colored paper.
10. Rub-on Stickers: Create a seamless "printed" effect directly on the paper, offering a sharp and professional look without any borders.
GROUP 3: TIDY & STYLISH - ORGANIZATION & UTILITY ACCESSORIES
Beautiful decoration should go hand-in-hand with neatness. This group of accessories helps you organize scientifically while also serving as stylish decor.
11. Transparent Sticky Notes: The "game-changer" of the year! Allows you to write notes over text without covering it up.
12. Shaped Paper Clips: Cute paper clips that both hold pages together and act as a charming decorative accent.
13. Stencil Rulers: Integrated with pre-made shapes (icons, banners) to help you draw frames and decorate quickly and neatly..
14. Pen-Style Craft Knives: Extremely useful for cutting stickers or background paper with high precision.
15. Zip Pouches for Accessories: Help protect and organize your stickers and washi tape neatly, making them convenient to carry.
GROUP 4: CATCHING THE TRENDS - THE MOST CREATIVE ACCESSORIES FOR 2025
These are the novel items currently taking the creative community by storm, guaranteed to make your notebook stand out.
16. PET Tape: More durable than washi tape, it's transparent with sharp, non-repeating patterns, ideal for decorating page borders.
17. Dot Markers: Create perfect, uniform dots, perfect for checklists and habit trackers.
18. Pressed Dried Flowers: Bring nature into your notebook with a delicate and romantic beauty.
19. Mini Portable Photo Printers: Instantly print photos from your phone, turning your notebook into a vivid memory album.
20. 3D Puffy Stickers: The return of dimensional stickers that add depth, perfect for youthful styles like Y2K and K-pop.
Conclusion
A decorated notebook isn't just a work tool; it's a work of art that reflects your soul and personality. With these 20 suggestions, we hope you've found new inspiration to beautify your trusted companion.
Don't hesitate to experiment and combine different types of accessories. Start your creative journey and turn every page into a unique story of your own in 2025!
