How to Create Bullet Journal Printables Using Microsoft Word

How to create bullet journal printables using Microsoft Word. On this tutorial, I explain how to make simple and minimalist bullet journal printables using a dot grid paper, clip art images, and fonts, Creating art on Word is easy! all you need is a little bit of patience and creativity. ♡

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Here is an example of the layout we are going to create:

Paper Pattern

The most popular paper for bullet journaling is dot grid. This is the one I’m going to use for this tutorial. Save it on your desktop or in a folder. If dot grid is not your favorite paper, here is a list of websites that offer different paper patterns:

2.Background Page

Step 1: Open Microsoft Word > on the toolbar > click layout > custom margins > click narrow.

Step 2: Let’s add the paper pattern

Click on design > watermark > select the pdf* paper that you saved > and change the scale.

*Note: If you are having trouble with the PDF file, convert it to JPG.

50 = smaller or narrow dots. As you increase the scale, your dots will be farther apart. I set up mine to be 130

Your paper is now part of the background. You won’t have to worry about it moving around. This is how the page should look like:

Step 3: Let’s create get creative!

Let’s add a beautiful title to the page.

Write the title > shade it (select the whole title with your mouse) > look for a beautiful font and increase the size of the font.

My favorite places to buy bundles of fonts are The Creative Market, The Hungry JPEG, and Font Bundles. The one that you see on this tutorial is Lovers Quarrel.

Here is another place where you can find more fonts.

How to create a banner:

Click insert > shapes > scroll to the bottom until you see the stars and banners > click the banner that you like > click on the page and drag your mouse, you will see the banner on your page.

This is how the draft banner should look like:

Let’s make it pretty!

Click on the banner you created > on the toolbar menu > shape fill > select no fill (This will make the color of your banner clear/transparent).

Select the color that you want for the outline of your banner. I choose black to keep the page simple and elegant.

This is how the banner should look like:

Now we are going to change the position of the banner. I like to put it behind the text to easily place photos or text boxes on top of it.

Text wrap > behind text.

How to Create squares:

Use your creativity to create unique printables. On this printable, I wanted to separate my classes with boxes.

Here is how I did it:

insert > layout > square

shape format > behind text.

select the object > shape format > no fill

How to add a cute graphic/image:

I find my clipart images here, they are high quality, elegant, and they look professional on all my printables. They have different prices and styles.

Here is the link to the clipart images that I used in this tutorial.

If you want to move your image freely, like the previous banner. Do the same steps as before, this time, you can put the image in front.

Text wrap > in front text.

Adding a text anywhere in the page:

insert > draw text box > text wrap > in front of text (now you are able to put the text box anywhere).

Convert the Word document to PDF

If you are going to use the printable on your iPad, you should convert/save it to PDF format.

word > file save as >

> file format: PDF > choose your favorite cloud folder > export

Final thoughts:

Just like with any program, you have to play around with Microsoft word and its options. You can create anything in a word document, you just need a little bit of imagination.

I’m still learning to create layouts in Microsoft word, but I wanted to share this tutorial so we can all learn together. There is nothing more beautiful than sharing your knowledge with others.

If you want to learn more about digital planners and bullet journaling join my Facebook group. Readers from all over the world share their bullet journal layouts and digital layouts. It’s amazing to see and learn from other people that share a common interest.❤️

Thank you for stopping by, check out my art printables, and my digital planners & stickers.♡

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