Watch this before you start your first bullet journal

Bullet journal terms | bullet journal words & jargon explained | bujo glossary | bullet journal 101

If the language of bullet journaling has you confused, you're not alone - there's so much to learn when you're starting out! In this video we're jumping into what it all means, from the paper types and journal sizes to bleeding, ghosting, and more.

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✨Video Chapters✨
0:00 Intro
0:50 Bujo
1:20 Notebook sizes: A5, B5 & more
3:21 GSM & paper thickness
4:39 Spreads vs pages
5:47 Bleeding & ghosting
7:40 Future log/yearly
8:44 Monthly/calendar
9:25 Weekly
10:19 Daily log
11:34 Trackers
12:26 Collections
13:13 Dutch doors
13:39 Themes
14:42 Before the pen & after the pen

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✨Learn all about bullet journaling in my Creative Fabrica classes✨

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[PurpleCeders]

Very much appreciate the glossary of bullet journaling terms! This was so helpful! Thank you! ♥️

[confusedlook]

Would love to see a video about where to find inspiration for bujo spreads and pages! Search terms and websites to use, etc.

[samanthazembleporter]

Very helpful information as I know nothing about bullet journaling. Would love a 101 series.

[Juliet_Australia]

Hi Erin, it’s Juliet from Brissy. I just found these videos. Glad I have water-based markers. Great tip. Thanks. Enjoying all your videos. Just need to get my journal, washi tape and stickers. Hoping to shop soon with your tips :) Thanks again.

[HeavenlyTreasures]

Thank you ! This video was so helpful for me. I would love for you to do a 101 series. Yes, please!!! 💜

[michelledavidson]

This was super helpful and I wish I’d had this video earlier! I have been so inspired by your videos and would love to watch a bullet journal 101 series! (Only started my first bujo mid-way through Feb) x

[BellaVita]

This was literally the most helpful glossary video I've been able to find on YouTube! I so appreciate how you stayed on topic and gave enough info without making anything overwhelming. 💜

[jeanniethiessen]

You are a wonderful teacher! Yes! A Bullet Journal 101 course would be fantastic. Maybe you’ve already started one…..

[ms.mustlovecats]

Thank you for this video, Erin Smith.

I appreciated it VERY much ! ! ! !

[katzenfrau]

Ryder Carroll created the original Bullet Journal system, he has a lot of videos, a book, and even a course for the actual system where people can start, too.

[penelopefranco]

This video is very informative. I learned alot and will be using it as reference. I love your style of journaling. It's a big help for a beginner like me. Thank you.

[jesseflorence]

i hadnt heared the after and before the pen terms. thanks for that. :)

[marilynkropp]

This was so very helpful! I wish I would have found it sooner. 😊

[joannedixon-jackson]

As well as the stickers and washi tape, there are also stencils. I am into those in a big way!

[MrsAlchemist]

Thank you, it was really informative and helpful. So far I haven‘t started a BuJo yet but I enjoy your videos :)

[Haffina]

I love that you did this, it would have been super useful at the beginning of the year when I first started bullet journalling 🤣 but watching lots of videos has taught me a lot, and you condensed it into one video!

[ms.mustlovecats]

@erin smith
Thank you for this video. 👍

I certainly will be using this method in my next bujo. 😊

[sharlanefenton]

Youre amazing! thank you for this info - love

[charlynjakubeit]

Even though I’m not new to bullet journaling, I loved the video! Wish I had it back then ♥️

BTW, your recent setup inspired mine for this month and I think it’s my favorite I have done so far!

Lots of love from Germany ♥️

[KJ-stbc]

Thanks for this! Very helpful!
I get a bit confused with weekly vs. Daily
I’d love ideas on doing a weekly dash board or weekly ideas. I tend to turn it into a daily journal.. I like to journal - wee bit confusing :)
Thanks though! Love your videos