August 2026 Abstract Line Pattern Design
- Simply Jelly Jam
- Jul 28
- 4 min read
A quick and easy pattern design theme idea.
I doodled simple abstract line patterns onto the pages! I kept the colors minimal, mostly black and white, to save myself time and effort.
I used archival ink pens, calendar stamps, archival stamp ink, acrylic stamp block, and pencils (for initial sketches).
NOTE: While the page layouts are like Bullet Journal (BuJo) setups you have seen online, I use this journal as a diary/memory keeper, not for productivity. The BuJo-inspired pages encourage me to make note of the good things in life, even on the worst days.
In case it's helpful, below are the main points covered in this post:
Calendar Overview Pages
Unfortunately, I have been unwell for a few weeks. It is nothing serious, but it has drained a lot of my energy.
I did not want to devote too much time to a crazy design theme that would take hours to do. I wanted to do something quick (no longer than an hour), easy (nothing that took much thought and effort), and interesting (visually appealing) to look at.
I did an online image search for "abstract line art pattern) for ideas. There were many images that seemed easy to replicate, but I decided to doodle a squiggly line design like the layer lines sometimes seen in a geode slice (see image above).
Doodling squiggly lines meant I did not need to worry about perfection. I initially sketched the lines before inking them, but I eventually put pen to paper with little thought in mind. It felt relaxing to decorate all the pages.
Hobbies & Dogs' Pages
Pre-sketching the blocks and deciding what to add to my bingo board took longer than doodling the squiggly lines on the pages. There was nothing that required much thought or effort for this month's design. I enjoyed the process by the time I got to these pages.
Highlights and Mood Pages
I originally intended to draw additional patterns within the squiggly lines to identify my overall mood for each day. However, I realized that I used a touch of blue on the previous pages. I used blue in some areas because I wanted a touch of color.
So, I decided to use blues and grays for my mood tracker page. It may look out of place by the end of the month. Then again, it may fit the blue pen I will use to write my notes on the highlight and hobbies & dogs' pages.
Detailed Info About the Pages
The calendar overview is where I note important dates I want to document in my journal. For example, I will make a short note of something that happened on different days.
I also highlight the best and worst things to happen during the month. I primarily want to document positive things on the decorated pages, but I feel it is also important to document bad things, especially if it is a lesson learned.
While many journal enthusiasts track their habits, I track my favorite hobbies as a reminder to dedicate time for fun. I also track the things I want to do for my dogs to ensure their happiness and well-being.
The hobbies I track are:
art + crafts,
writing,
gaming, and
workout.
I also track the following for my dogs:
when they go for a joy ride (their favorite thing to do),
when they go for a long walk,
when I care for their coat with a brush, leave-in shampoo, or bath,
when they receive teeth care with brush chews or teeth brushing, and
when they get to relax with a picnic in the park.
I especially wanted to track my young dog's training progress. We will focus on mastering a few skills. I would love for her to become a Canine Good Citizen one day. Unfortunately, I am horrible with training. We have a long training road ahead of us.
The BINGO game is just a goofy activity to note and track a wish list of things I would like to accomplish during the month. I rarely complete a bingo (straight line or otherwise), but it is fun to track what I actually get done that month.
Every night, I write a line of text highlighting one good thing about the day on the highlights page (left). It forces me to think on the bright side, especially on the most challenging days when my depression hits hard.
I treat my mood tracker page (right) as a coloring page of sorts. Each night, I will color-in a part of an image or shape that represented my overall mood for that day.
What's Next?
Struggling to come up with a theme for your journal design? Draw inspiration from abstract line art!
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Thanks, and have a great day!
~Simply Jelly Jam
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