“Doodling is a visual, written, kinesthetic, and emotional experience, it can deepen learning and invention.”
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Are you ready to draw some of the cutest doodles you’ve ever seen?
I’ve compiled over 100 of our favorite step-by-step bullet journal doodles for you to use in your bullet journals, art journals or anywhere really. These doodles are suitable for children and adults!
A common misconception when it comes to drawing is that you need to have a ridiculous amount of artistic talent to create decent results. However, that simply isn’t required when doodling.
With practice, anyone can learn how to draw these cute doodles below, especially since each one is broken down into simple steps.
The art form of doodling was once regarded as a waste of time but recent studies have shown that doodling has a purpose and several benefits including, reducing stress, strengthening memory capacity and improving our ability to focus. To learn more about the amazing benefits of doodling, check out these blog posts:
- Doodle Art – Easy Doodling (Mindfulness Activities for Kids)
- Easy Doodles – Cute and Easy Doodles to Draw (500+ Doodles)
- 50+ Simple Doodles
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What Materials Do I Need for Doodling?
You can create beautiful doodles with just a pencil and a piece of paper. However, if you’d like to take your bullet journals and sketchbooks to another level, the following materials will help you create spectacular doodles. Here are a few supplies that we love!
Bullet Journal
This awesome journal is available with dotted pages, blank pages, ruled or squared pages. It’s also available in hardcover in a variety of beautiful colors.
Posca Fine Sparkling Pens
These Posca Fine Sparkling Pens are perfect for giving your doodles a bit of flare. They instantly brighten your journals!
White Gelly Roll Pens
We love these White Gelly Roll Pens because of their brightness! These are great for adding tiny highlights and details to your easy doodles.
Gelly Roll Moonlight Pens
These Gelly Roll Moonlight Pens have great color density, smooth flowing ink and comes in vibrant colors.
Micron pens
This pack of Micron Pens includes several sizes, which make them perfect for coloring larger sections or adding tiny details to your doodles.
Prismacolor Pencil crayons
This Prismacolor Pencil Crayon pack has beautiful smooth colors, perfect for blending.
Ultra Fine Tip Sharpie Markers
We love the wide array of colors that comes in this Ultra Fine Tip Sharpie Markers pack.
Washi Tape
The uses for washi tape are endless! We like to use them around our doodle frames or to personalize our journals.
Stencils
We love these stencils! They are great for adding details like ribbons, banners etc. They’re also perfect if you’re short on time!
8 Ways to Enhance Your Doodles
mashaplans.com has some really great tips for enhancing your doodles. I’ve written the steps below and included a picture demonstrating each tip.
- Use a thick outline to add variety.
- Add expression to make them have more character.
- Use a light gray pen to add shadows.
- Use tiny dots or stippling to add dimension.
- Use lines and dots to add more interest and highlight the borders.
- Use embellishments to add more fun and character
- Use one color (or fill out part in black to add contrast).
- Use lines to color the shadows.
Photo Credit: mashaplans.com
Check out this blog post to learn about our top 5 doodling tips!
Cute Doodles to Draw - Step by Step
There are over 100+ doodles to draw below, so I’ve divided the doodle tutorials into 7 different sections: flowers, animals, seasons, plants, ocean doodles, food and design elements. These doodles are perfect to draw when you’re bored, when you’re working in your art or bullet journals, or when you need a few mindful minutes. Happy doodling!
Doodle Flowers
How to Draw a Doodle Rose
Photo Credit: @bujo_by_bee
Photo Credit: My.life.in.a.bullet
Photo Credit: @amizaomar
Photo Credit: @bujoandcookies
How to Draw a Doodle Peony
Photo Credit: @thebujophase
How to Doodle a Variety of Flowers
Photo Credit: @thebujophase
How to Doodle Cherry Blossoms
Photo Credit: @lianastudiess
How to Doodle a Tulip
Photo Credit: diaryofajournalplanner.com
Doodle Animals
How to Draw a hummingbird
Photo Credit: @planwithady
How to Draw a Turtle
Photo Credit: @julia.pezowicz
How to Doodle a Cow
Photo Credit: @junefolio
How to Draw a Koi Fish
Photo Credit: @izstudying
How to Draw a Corgi
Photo Credit: @qutedoodles
How to Draw a Hedge Hog
Photo Credit: @mellinflououstudy
How to Draw a Cute Penguin
See the step by step tutorial HERE
How to Draw Cute Forest Animals
Photo Credit: @ginger.bullet.journal
How to Draw Cute Baby Animals
Photo Credit: @ginger.bullet.journal
How to Draw a Pig
Photo Credit: _doodle_me_this_
How to Draw Cute Bugs
Photo Credit: explorejournaling
For more adorable animal doodles, check out our step by step drawing guide below.
How to Draw Seasonal Doodles
How to Draw Fall Leaves
Photo Credit: @planwithady
How to Draw Fall Doodles
Photo Credit: @miras.journal
How to Draw Summer Doodles
Photo Credit: Thepetiteplanner.com
How to Draw Sun and Sand Doodles
Photo Credit: @blackandwhitebullet
How to Doodle Spring Rainclouds
Photo Credit: @splendidscribbles
How to Draw Spring Doodles
Photo Credit: @nicolegracestudies
How to Draw Snowflakes
Photo Credit: _doodle_me_this_
How to Draw a Snowman
Photo Credit: emilydrawing.com
How to Doodle Plants
How to Draw a House Plant
Photo Credit: @splendidscribbles
How to Draw a Cactus 4 Ways
Photo Credit: @bujoandmore
How to Draw Plant Doodles
Photo Credit: @study___cloud
How to Doodle Dandelion Puffs
Photo Credit: @cynthiabujo
How to Draw Ocean Doodles
How to Draw a Crab
Photo Credit: @julia.pezowicz
How to Doodle Seashells
Photo Credit: @bujoandcookies
How to Draw Cute Ocean Doodles
Photo Credit: @nicolejosephine
How to Draw Cute Fish Doodles
Photo Credit: @nicolegracestudies
How to Draw Food Doodles
How to Draw Fruit
Photo Credit: @nicolegracestudies
Photo Credit: lightlysketched.com
How to Doodle Sushi
Photo Credit: @eliana.journals
How to Doodle a Cupcake
Photo Credit: @bujoandcookies
How to Draw Baked Goods
Photo Credit: @mashaplans
Photo Credit: @stephanymariebujo
How to Draw Ice Cream and Popsicles
Photo Credit: @gigis_journal
How to Draw a Pumpkin
Photo Credit: lightlysketched.com
How to Draw Fast Food
Photo Credit: thesmartwanderer.com
How to Draw a Lemon
Photo Credit: @seed_successful_you
How to Draw a Summer Drink
Photo Credit: _doodle_me_this_
How to Draw Warm Winter Drinks
Photo Credit: @seedsuccessfulyou
Design Elements
How to Draw Accents
Photo Credit: Planinitasarla
How to Draw Notebooks and Journals
Photo Credit: @nicolegracestudies
How to Draw Banners
Photo Credit: @miss.meissa
Photo Credit: @nicolegracestudies
How to Draw Lightbulbs
Photo Credit: @lafondari
Final Thoughts
We hope you love drawing these cute doodles! If you’re interested in more doodle art or drawing tutorials, check out these other blog posts:
- Doodle Art – Easy Doodling
- Zentangles for Beginners
- How to Draw an Apple – A mindful Art Activity
- How to Draw a Pumpkin Easy
If you’re looking for more activities designed to encourage mindfulness and spark creativity, check out my printable resources below or visit my shop!
If you try these doodles with your kids or students, please let me know! I’d love to add your creations to our gallery, so upload your photos or send them directly to me at: [emailprotected]Thank you!
Don’t forget to download our free 15 pageMindfulness coloring bookto help add a few mindful moments to your child’s day. Just click here or the image below!
