ART OR NOT? - ScrawlrBox Challenge

[@KaseyTheGolden]

Do you bullet journal? Do you consider it an art? I'd love to hear your thoughts on this ScrawlrBox... as it seemed to cause a lot of talk when it came out (a few months ago), hahaha.

[@slowtwn1237]

Did the notifications break?!

[@revella]

Kasey Golden I want to! I’m currently looking in on purchasing a bulletin journal I already have pens for it!

[@chan1518]

Yeah bc when people buy a box art related, i will be expect something like art related tools. Like watercolor, sketch book, markers or smth like that. Not something ONLY pens, paper, and stamp lol

[@chabelllita]

Yeah! It's fun, but I don't want to mix illustration with bullet journaling. They just are too different to me.

[@whelvetooth1435]

Kasey Golden Hey Kasey thanks for liking my post and commenting on insta its holly.kelleher btw

[@amara.nthine]

I feel like the art community has changed the image of bullet journaling. The original concept was a minimalistic organisation tool. It was meant to be fast, simple and flexible. Artists put a lot of creativity into bullet journaling, but I think they've also made it off-putting for people who don't have the time to elaborately decorate a daily planner. My bullet journal is very simple, I don't decorate it at all. Writing out to-do lists helps me remember, and ticking off my tasks is surprisingly motivating. But I'm not busy enough to use a daily planner, so buying dated planners feels like a waste for me.

[@melaniescribbles]

I'm an artist, and you're so right of us changing the image of bullet journalling. We definitely contributed to what I like to call 'the Pinterest journal': it's gorgeous, but you know there's no way that it's going to look that nice if you try something like that for yourself. Best to indeed do what works for you personally.

[@paintingwithpj]

im not saying that bullet journaling isn't art, art can be almost anything. But I do think that BuJo feels too specific of a theme to be included in a scrawler box. I think it limits creative freedom

[@lunayen]

Why? You can use the materials for other purposes. The theme of bullet journaling came about because bullet journaling is a trendy thing to do these days.

[@gaypingnovelsies]

@@lunayen art...is different. Very

[@anastasia482]

Bullet journaling in every way is an art! It’s unlimited, personal, and a fun creative way to feel organized as well as have somewhere you can put your thoughts and things together. Lettering alone is an amazing art form, and so is drawing! 99% of bullet journaling is both of those things, so for me personally, I can’t really comprehend how people don’t think it’s hard? For me, it feels like people are trying to police creativity and I feel that that takes away from art and it’s true purpose...fun!

[@anastasia482]

Oops! Don’t think it’s art**

[@rose_tae8557]

When I first glanced at ur name I thought it said Anastasia Farts....I’m sorry

[@KritzelPixel]

BuJo is OK. But in my limited freetime... I wanna draw, not design my day. But I adore BuJo Channel here on YT. :D Like your page.

[@phantom3789]

Isa! ^-^

[@noahisdrowning]

ISAAA

[@emmelydenk6848]

Isaaaaaaaaaaaaa♥️

[@gilliangilliangillian]

i've noticed that the bujo community on youtube is a lot like the artist community, like they wanted to be pen-and-paper artists but they don't want to put the effort into practicing. they end up butchering a lot of art supplies and i can't get through a video without cringing.

[@rue6173]

I personally wasn’t a fan of this box but your little bullet journal page is so cute!

[@KaseyTheGolden]

Well I'm glad I could put my spin on it! Haha, thank you!

[@Cole.Martin]

I feel like bullet journaling is just really pretty procrastination.

[@KaseyTheGolden]

I LOVE that! Hahahahaha.

[@LilChuunosuke]

Ehh, depends on the bullet journal. If you actually go to the site by the person who designed the system, bulletjournal.com, it was actually designed to be very rigid, organized, and straight to the point. If you spend hours decorating each weekly spread, yeah, you're definitely procrastinating while pretending to be productive and organized. But if you utilize bujo for it's true intention, which is an effective, slightly customized to fit your needs method of organizing the things you need to get done, it's the literal opposite of procrastinating. Bujo helped me get stuff done because I'm very forgetful and unorganized. I rarely have the subconscious thoughts of "this needs to get done and it takes this long", so I force myself to remember by putting it in my journal. For example, I add a small chores list to my weekly spreads with circles to fill in so I have a clear, in my face goal for what I need to get done that week in chores. Before then, my room would always be a mess and I'd find myself with little to no clean laundry. tl;dr because I went off on a tangent: it depends how you use it and wasn't designed for pretty procrastination.

[@UwU-lm9or]

Same tho if it were me bulet journaling is more like homework to write everyday ik it depends on some people but not for me art is for me

[@ryttu3k]

It can be! For me, I find it really useful having everything organised, but I do also enjoy the artistic elements to it as well. It's really what you want to make of it.

[@darrylwhitefeather207]

Well, guess it depends on your intention. If you do it to not do your tasks, then yes, it's pretty peocrastination while pretending to be organzied. But if you do it to relax and unwind, I see nothing wrong with it.

[@setrax03]

That cap switching replay deserved a like *instantly* .

[@maritzalevina3779]

To me, it depends on how people bullet journal. Some people draw illustration in their bullet journal and some have minimalist style so they don't draw much in their bullet journal :)

[@rmgalardo]

Yep. Literally the CREATOR of Bullet Journalling is a minimalist with his BuJo. This is NOT a good example of bullet journalling, neither are all of the planner-crazy folks. I love what they create and they can use BuJo, but originally it was created as a very minimalist style of journalling that is adaptable to include more. My best bullet journal was barely more than a to do list and it kept me updated and productive.

[@shannons4730]

Rebecca Galardo Yes, this is what I wanted to say! REALLY, bullet journaling is just an organization system. There's nothing wrong with making it pretty (I enjoy that), but it doesn't have to take any time at all. That being said, I'm kind of like Kasey where I find many aspects of the system unnecessary for me. However, I've taken some parts and love it.

[@arunakaduge6631]

Yee! Correct I agree with you

[@letthou5540]

Very disappointed, Kasey There is an immense lack of ants in the journal

[@KaseyTheGolden]

Sorry. :(

[@adiworld1362]

letthou you’re comment made me laugh 😂 😆

[@user-qi9gk3sk9z]

your*

[@adiworld1362]

Dry Lemon my English teacher told me it’s you’re so

[@user-qi9gk3sk9z]

no, they didn't. if they did, you need to let them know that was not correct. "you're" is a word that means you are.

[@kumudjain7212]

You finally got it! Your Hatch doodle is really nice. We need updates on the hatch shrine, and also another sock Kasey video

[@KaseyTheGolden]

Sock Kasey got sick when I got sick, but she'll have more videos... one day!

[@kumudjain7212]

Kasey Golden I hope both of you are better now!

[@ColdColorsJazz]

To me bullet journaling is less “making my to-do list pretty” and more bribing myself into actually using my to-do list and planner. If I spent so long on it I HAVE to use it?? Right? Right. It’s super not about relaxing or taking care of myself. But if I don’t do my spreads myself I just forget my planner exists. Lol. I’ve never been able to keep myself organized before bujo-ing and I have planner phobia from all the failed pre printed planners I’ve had. Bullet journaling is not about the trackers, but a different planner system. And you can make it pretty if it inspires you but it’s super not necessary. You can literally bujo with one ball point pen.

[@twinklgn]

I bullet journal because it puts my mind at ease I love how flexible the system is to do whatever you wanna do with the pages - I love writing about my life and my daily feelings and experiences because i think it’s really nice to look back at Maybe a year or two from now I’ll appreciate it :)

[@DoubleMcZombie]

I see a lot of "what is bullet journal?" comments so... *rolls up sleeves* A bullet journal is a mix of a planner and a running To Do list, where you make all the layouts yourself so as to best work for you. An index at the beginning is suggested to be able to use for reference, but you don't have to. A future log is a great place to list out future events you know are coming, as bujo are blank notebooks you build on daily rather than an already laid out planner. Some people draw in a calender at the beginning of the month, some just list 1-31 m-s down the side of the page, and this is a place to put events for the month you know are coming up. I personally list my bills and any school events like PTA meetings. Then you get into weekly/daily spreads. Some people will list their events for the week and then go off into daily to-do lists, and some just have a to-do for the whole week. How to lay things out is your choice. More complex/artsy bullet journals will include habit trackers with their monthly layouts, to help keep track of things like "hey when was the last time I watered the plants/ actually went to the gym/ had my period? Did I take my pills yesterday? Have I been good about drinking enough water/ getting enough sleep?" You don't HAVE to include trackers if they don't help YOU, but they're good tools for those who need them. Stamps, stickers, washi tape, doodles, etc are all for decoration and you don't HAVE to decorate your pages if you don't want to. Think of it like doodling in your class notes, or decorating a binder. Sometimes you just want something you're going to be looking at a lot to look cute.

[@nojaybay]

Shit man, you think any one is actually gonna read all that? Shoulda made a summary, would have saved us both a lot of time. Exclude what you do with your journal, what others do, and what it can be related to; or make it as brief as possible.

[@Jamafly]

Thanks for explaining that. A lot of people are lost when it comes to it. I personally haven't done it yet but my friend loves doing it especially for youtube ideas or for her twitch

[@xelith6157]

@@nojaybay All that says is you are lazy to read.

[@hokeypokey8911]

i love bullet journaling!!! i draw all of my symbols, so i think its art. even without drawing, it’s creating and expressing, which is enough to call something art in my books.

[@nataliedavis8949]

I agree! I don't personally bullet journal but some of the bullet journals I've seen are DEFINENTLY art. They are gorgeous, and even if they aren't it is still creative expression

[@chibyversity5356]

Art or not, i'll say it's an art. Everything that contain esthetic are art (probably), a Wiseman said that there is even an art of a basic stuff like breathing. I saw a lot of my friends doing this bullet journaling, some combine it with diary, or expenses note etc. I've done it a little while ago and I forgot where I put those journal, so... Whatever...

[@anonymous-jf4jc]

This art youtuber doesn't do BULLET JOURNALING and the reason why will SHOCK you! [PHOTOS]

[@mshcsh]

And #OMG #WTF!!!! 😱😱😱

[@kindaakaii867]

anonymous * EMOTIONAL * NOT CLICKBAIT *

[@matheus-fs4rc]

You _should_ make a video about designing your characters! I don't really have an opinion about bullet journaling, but yeah Ya good, or something like it

[@FinchOnionDip]

I like bullet journaling but I’m not a fan of stamps for me. Right now I’m using premade planner-style inserts anyway, because I don’t have the time or energy to do the entire layout by hand. But I’m getting the urge to get a notebook and try doing it by hand again! Bujo is definitely art, and it makes people who can’t necessarily draw a creative outlet that makes them happy. And/Or it gives artists a prompt to do doodles/illustrations that they can look at while doing work, which inspires people to use the planner more.

[@emmybailey1588]

Imo bullet journaling is art because like, it's design, design is an artistic endeavor. I do monthly budgets, and I'm gonna be really up front in that I use a lot more of my artist skills in those spreads then I do in other art (composition, color theory, and line) It's not for everyone and it's not for everyone everyday, I only do it once a month so obvs I'm not too into it. You make a lot of good points and it makes sense, but there's a lot of art forms that are can be debatable as art (calligraphy, sculptures, paper crafts, wood carving, carpentry, architecture, video editing) I think you were def right in that things are too subjective and there's certainly gray areas in everything, though. So who know maybe one day we'll have an actual definition of "art" and it will be 800 miles long

[@bridgetdougherty8813]

I can imagine kasey editing and when she gets to the video clip where she’s like “thank you kasey” she responds out loud to herself “you’re welcome past me” and I just think that’s wonderful. ☺️

[@JullyAngel]

I bullet journal mostly to just plan out and keep track of my school life, I usually get very overwhelmed and my mind keeps telling me that I’m behind with my stuff but when I put down my assignments and my progress on it really helps my mind keep track on how I’m doing in school and just keep track on my school work

[@OhMyGodGiveMeAName]

I use my bullet journal as my art outlet. Cause I feel blocked most of the time so I have so many other things to do. It's great to have this one piece of art in my life

[@KaseyTheGolden]

It's good to have other hobbies when you are in an art block! Very nice.

[@memmermiller]

I consider art art, and if you art in your bullet journal, then it’s art! 😃 I also just love watching drawing/painting videos and calligraphy videos, and bullet journal videos combine the two. I don’t bullet journal myself, but I do draw in my diary sometimes. Art is art 🎨

[@silkeschumann7261]

The thought behind BuJo is efficiency. The guy who started the hype does his layouts with efficiency and because bujo is customized month by month it is for everyone different. The whole art journaling side of bujo wasn't the original intend and though the "inventor" according to his website is thrilled by all those artistic layouts, he never adopted it. He still goes about it as efficient minimalist as possible to have a planning, monitoring and managing tool that meets his requirements. Many Artists turned bujo spread designs into youTube videos, so it isn't much different than doing prompts. Many bujo enthusiasts experiment a lot before they find their ideal bujo and some are far to creative to ever stick to one design and bujo template. Monitoring food and water is not a prerequisite. :)

[@graceweber2104]

I bullet journal and I personal love it. It is a great way to keep my life organized and help make sure I stay on task. Plus you can make your spreads really pretty by buying stickers and putting them on your page. Bullet journaling is all about keeping your lip organized. You can make it as custom as you want to, it doesn’t have to be all about drinking water or exercising. You can make it about whatever you want to be about. Like work or school or your home life. Mood trackers and all that stuff are to help people with anxiety or people who like to have that kind of stuff down on paper. Bullet journaling it’s all about you. Everyone’s bullet journal is different because different people need different things. I would totally want to scrawlerbox. You had some pretty good supplies in there.

[@katiefrank2162]

I bullet journal and I really enjoy decorating each month. It’s fun and I can set it up to my own personal needs. That way no pages are wasted. It’s a wonderful feeling to have a completed book in your hands at the end of the year. I think it is art too. Art comes in all kinds of forms :)

[@mothintoflame13]

“It does seem relaxing and it does seem fun but unfortunately for me I don’t really have the ability to relax!“ Me too Kasey. 💕

[@popcandysys]

the 1st day of a month i draw the calendar for that month, write whatever projects im working on or stuff i wanna do that month and thats the 1st page. then for daily stuff i write the date & a little checklist underneath of stuff i have to do that day like HOMEWORK. and sometimes ill have a page w something else like a plot outline for my comic or math problems i have for HW or words n items i have to remember for later. its very a very lazy bullet journal.

[@lunayen]

That's... not a lazy bullet journal. That's how you're supposed to use the journal. Everything else is just side business.

[@lenamonroe2961]

Kasey: "just what I've seen other people do-" Marker: "WHEEEEEEEEEH" Kasey: OH

[@sazuki462]

The heart and soul of the bullet journal method is to keep track of what you need, done in an analog style. It works to suit your needs whether its decorative or minimalist. I prefer it over yearly planners because I dont go through a whole notebook in a year and can include lists of things to keep track of like how much money I spend in a month (keeps me mindful of my spending), grocery lists, university info, etc. I completely understand if the idea of creating your own spreads is too time consuming for you, you can like and dislike things all you like, I just wanted to give my piece. Also I just found you and I'm really into your art style. It's also a strange feeling because I'm from Victoria and I'm very unused to people on the internet with followings being here.

[@vectoriahelnes]

The beauty of bullet journalling is it can be as simple or extravagant you want it to be! And since it’s a blank journal you can add whatever you want, and it’s supposed to be exactly what you need (since you decide what goes in it). If something doesn’t work for you one month, you can just do something else next month. There’s definitely this whole instagram / pinterest etc community of bujo-ing where everything is super beautiful, you need to track everything in your life, and do amazing lettering. I think it can be very intimidating to beginners / people who are thinking of starting their own bujo. If you’re doing research about bujo online, it can be very overwhelming. Like, who has time to do all that? If you go to the original creator of the bullet journals website (bulletjournal.com), the idea of the journal is VERY simple. Everything you need is a journal and a pen. That’s it. It’s meant to be kind of a planner, not an art project.(but of course it can be if you want). Personally I use my bujo as a planner / art journal / scrapbook / notebook. To me it seems kind of weird to put it in an art subscription box? Bullet journaling is mostly about planning? It can definitely be artsy but it’s not the main focus of it

[@SuzanneMonster]

I started doing bujoing this january but with time it got simpler and simpler and simpler....now I just doo weekly spreads and that is all, I started finding it very boring to do all those lists and such. :'D And I would consider it more of a hobby than art.

[@DoubleMcZombie]

Bullet journals are originally meant to be pretty simple, so just doing weekly spreads is great

[@tina7151]

The same happened to me, I started my bujo with no drawing and minimal colours but the longer I do it the more simpler it becomes. Last month I stopped complete and re started it this month. I guess this is why I like it... I can stop whenever.

[@LilChuunosuke]

Yeah, I'm the same way! My spreads simplified more and more over time. But I still do have monthly spreads. I find the monthly log hella useful to flip back to at the beginning of each week and I have monthly trackers for my insomnia (hours slept, quality of sleep, things I took to help me fall asleep that night), my recent onset development of chronic headaches, and I'm trying to draw more, so I keep track of that in my bujo too. The art tracker is especially great for commissions bc I mark what type of drawing I did, so I'll see if I haven't worked on commissions in a couple days.

[@riyuilee295]

I have dissociative identity disorder, so I have memory blackouts and different alters with different personalities, etc., so bullet journaling is a must for my alters to communicate and for us to keep track of our goals, memories, schedule, how many alters I have/how my personality shifts/how often it shifts/what the different personalities are, etc. I can understand why someone wouldn’t want to put time into a bullet journal, but for my specific circumstance, it’s a godsend for getting through day to day life

[@leja9380]

*Bullet Journaling is a type of art. It's a creative and unique way of planning and expressing your style a bit more. 💜❤*

[@Me-uk1fr]

I do bullet journaling i think it is art because u can get really creative with it and u can make art out of it

[@georginah2520]

especially when you watercolour and doodle on the pages :)

[@nikib4586]

agree

[@muhammadfarhan8899]

So BASICALLY it's A Art in an ART ????

[@lizzywhite7888]

i think bullet journaling can be an art if you want it to be, you can make art in it or out of it ! but primarily i think it’s definitely more of a relaxing way to keep track of things and helps me personally with my mental health. but it’s not for everyone !! fun to watch you do it though hahaha love you kasey

[@eeleyes]

"lets take 20 mins of our life to cut out a sticker" ouuuuuch i love the big "fuck this" vibe going throughout the video. this realness is why i love kasey so much

[@petrescuework-difficultcas6581]

I think the same as you about bullet journaling. My reason is, that my free time among the week is so limited, there are days, where I have only 30 minutes of spare time in the evening, before I go to bed. Taking my limited spare time to organize my day seems like a huge waste of time. I have an electronic calendar which reminds me of my tasks, appointments, etc. Getting new infos into that takes a few seconds. There is no need for me to elongate this process and make it more time consuming. Sure, if there are people who have too much free time on hand and don't know what to do with that time, that might be a thing for them.

[@karsyn654]

Good question kasey, I believe that crafts can be an art but then why is it arts AND crafts and not arts crafts???

[@KaseyTheGolden]

Good question! Hahaha.

[@AllHailKorrok]

I bullet journal, but I use it mostly the way you use your planner. I don't do a lot of the mood/water/exercise/breathing tracking, but I do have customized extra pages I wouldn't have in a normal planner. Some of mine are "books to read," "movies to watch," "character dump" for characters I make up randomly since I write fiction, "random story threads" for things I might write some day, etc. I've also never stuck to any other planner, I think just the amount of customization and putting the extra effort helps me keep to it.

[@annernas]

I absolutely consider bullet journaling art!! I put a lot of effort in, it helps me relax and the way I make progress is identical to my drawings. I start out with a sketch, then do the "lineart" and add colour (I make mine very detailed, but you actually only *need* a pen and a notebook if you want to make very simple spreads); I also don't use any templates/stickers/stamps but instead focus on calligraphy! I just like having one notebook where I can put little drawings, calligraphy, memories... that also helps me with school/being productive and that I can look back on and feel proud :)

[@rczecoreqt]

I am bullet journaling, yes, BUT .. I am Kpop bullet journaling. You like pretty much write about your favorite Kpop stars and events happening in their lives. And yes I always have my supplies at home. Cute stickers, photos, paintings, stamps and pens. Love your vids Kasey!!💜💜💜💜

[@rhayna9987]

I bullet journal because big planners aren't suited for me. I don't have a lot on my schedule, so I feel like I'm wasting all those weekly pages. On bujo, I write down important dates and leave the rest on a little calendar. Since I have time on my hands, I like to fill it to destress and organize my mind when I don't feel like drawing. There's no pressure to dedicate lots of pages to one month. I can make the book myself, pocket-sized even. Don't have to buy one. You can dedicate pages to lists such as drawing ideas/requests or inktober prompts, contacts, any chart or tracker that you fancy, maybe little recipes. It's a tiny planner with character!

[@panda839578567659610]

I bullet journal every now and again, and I find it really therapeutic. My life feels so stressful all the time, and bullet journaling helps me feel like I have at least part of my life together.

[@NightRJoutsenlaulu]

I bullet journal for my mental health, I can track my sleep and moods. But it's also something creative that I can use all day everyday, plus my art has been out of a funk for a while.

[@OpenWorldGirlMR]

I need to spend hours decorating a bullet journal because it makes me excited to open it up and keep track of my stuff. If I have a pre made boring planner it won’t be fun and it’ll probably just end up on my shelf. I’m very unorganized and I get bored very easily so turning organization into fun art helps keep me engaged. I also love art but I hate practicing art but I really want to improve so I since I’m already very engaged in my bullet journal I use that as an excuse to practice the art skills that I need to practice. The best part about bullet journaling is that you can make it into whatever you want. So for me it’s a planner but also my sketch book.

[@ArtOfShannonLee]

To each their own. I bullet journal because I am a law student (I have to be organised) and hobby artist (as a creative, I'm not naturally good at being organised lol) and I have anxiety (so, being disorganised can cause be to spiral and the kinda meditative nature of BJ is... idk therapeutic?). BJ is not my main form of art or anything. I love character design and illustration! I just also like BJ. It's not a waste of my time because I don't have any time to waste during semester. But I make time because it is helpful to me, y'know? Some people make time for sports or TV, I just make time to be organised. If I didn't make planning fun by making it artsy and cute, I'd pack the craps with it. Haha! Not only does it give me time to myself to just relax and focus, but it is also the only way that I feel like I can effectively balance uni and art. Making my uni notes pretty by colour-coding everything and including drawings helps me to remember things more effectively too, for some reason. It's just how my brain works. :P

[@tusharkaul3602]

"OMG.. This is..BEAUTIFUL!" props to Kasey for self confidence! XD

[@SageWolfStudio]

I journal... in a normal notebook but there are fancy notebooks out there. I do it to remember stuff and making it pretty will keep the memories alive. It’s a fun orginized way to keep on top of memories, work, finances and whatever you add.

[@tieujenny]

I do bullet journaling and I love it honestly. I don't track my water intake or any of that stuff but it's just personalized to me. It's relaxing and allows me to practice my art as well. Love drawing all over my bujo! Also hand lettering is super fun too. I also just use my bujo as a personal diary.

[@maemsfam-d.1515]

I bullet journal! For me it's because having a list and a detailed schedule helps me be productive and on time. If I dont have anything to do I live my life like a dating sim (I only do 2 things) and then the day is kind of wasted if I only went grocery shopping and played video games when I could have also done X Y and Z. It's also keeps me accountable for my healthy habits, I've been drinking more water and working out more since I started. Also also, i use it for budgeting, gift idea lists, an address book, cosplay/project planner, and to keep all my important dates, like trips and birthdays. Its definitely not for everyone but I personally find it useful

[@vasil3ubr33]

I tried to bullet journal, but couldn't keep up with it for more than a couple of months at a time. it was fun when I had energy for it, but it turned into a chore when I didn't. It can be art if the person doing it wants it to be, but it doesn't have to. It's a tool to keep yourself organized, and each person doing it gets to decide for themselves, what it means for them.

[@foxbritten]

"I have more important things to do then decorate my to-do list" this had me rolling, this is super spot on. The funny thing is the guy that started built a no nonsense system to get things done without all that stuff, yet somehow it's been taking over by people wielding glitter pens and washi tape. Which I think people do it because it feels creative without having to draw or make art. But if you draw or do creative stuff for a living this is just taking time away from your core work. Purely out of interest you should see the original/official bullet journal website and videos. Its all about minimal design and lack or excessive time to design pretty calendar. It was/is a no frills approach to notes. Its almost bizarre that it has become synonymous with the very thing he didn't like with other approaches.

[@OtoKano]

Love your honesty. Bullet Journaling isn't for everyone!

[@lunayen]

No one said it was.

[@nimabegum7244]

Bullet journalists are people I always admired, my art is a messy, whimsical style. I can't pull it off like you, after all the whole feel of my drawings is they aren't distinct.

[@AlexxWretched]

Way way late with my feelings on bullet journaling but I think it's awesome...for some. The whole point is how extremely customizable it is. It can be a super basic planner, or it could be an art journal/planner. It's an all in one book for a lot of people. You can track habits and keep a to-do list, sure. But you can also totally skip those, and use it as a reading list, a video idea dump, you can keep your shopping list or homework reminders. I love love love the idea of keeping one, but with my ADHD I've never been able to remember to use it for even 2 days in a row lol

[@maren-emilie6055]

I don't think you pooped on bullet journaling. You said your opinion in a respectful way. And you did even try some. I think that's nice.

[@KaseyTheGolden]

Haha, I try. I have nothing AGAINST it, it's just not for me! Like I said in the video... wish I liked it because it IS pretty!

[@ewally4229]

Hi kasey I use to bullet journal and do all those fancy layouts every week but than I found I had no time to do art which was sad 😪 so I stopped for a long time but recently I started thinking that bullet journals are just making a list using dot points so now I do it in my sketch book and it takes me 5 seconds to do a whole week and than I draw around it, so I guess what I am trying to say is that it doesn't have to be so time consuming and was really meant as a casual way to plan your life. But internet people have made it into the fancy thing that it is today so I blame them because bullet journaling should be quick and easy. Thank you for reading all the way of you did I appreciate it and u are the best Kasey.

[@alinasartcafe]

I started bullet journaling about six months ago. I ran across some bujo content and enjoyed it and I was already looking for some ways to track my writing and editing and my social media in a more meaningful way. It also, along with other things, got me hooked on doodling, which then took me to more drawing, and somehow I ended up subscribed to dozens of art channels :D I did use it for mood tracking too, but I mostly use it for work planning. Having a visual representation of what I did helped, plus I tracked things like editing and publishing which take a ton of time but I kind of ignored and then felt I didn't do enough. It is a bit time consuming. It takes a few hours to set up every month. After that, it takes about 20 minutes per day, but that's because I joined a doodle challenge so I take 15 minutes for each doodle :P I don't see bujo as an art form. There could be art in the bujo, but it has a different purpose.

[@Mackerachi]

I haven't started bullet journaling but I'm interested in it. I thought the box was alright, it was something new which I appreciated, and for the people who don't journal, it's still pens/markers that can be used otherwise. The main reason I'm interested in bullet journals over normal journals is that I don't journal often and I hate a whole bunch of empty pages or spaces. With bullet journalling I can make days smaller or not at all if I don't need to write that day in. I'm thinking of doing a monthly drawing, month view calendar and a to-do list per month and then I'll have a few pages near the back of things I want to accomplish through the year. Keep track of shows I'm watching and games I'm playing (I have a bad tendency of picking up a different game and never finishing the ones I had already started.) Maybe monthly checklists like drawing every day and getting to bed on time... I'm such a night owl. :P I think it'll end up taking 2 pages double sided per month which means I'll have the book for a long time and it won't take a whole lot of time each month from other more important things because I feel the same way about investing a lot of time into just journaling vs doing the things you are journaling about.

[@nikib4586]

I find disclaimers about opinions just stupid. It's sad that some people feel offended and personally attacked if the disclaimer is not there... enough of my opinion

[@KaseyTheGolden]

Same, haha.

[@beetleb0nes]

It's even sadder when people get offended and there IS a disclaimer :(

[@pearlob9552]

@@beetleb0nes exactly. So dumb

[@charlottek8166]

I started bullet journaling as a sort of therapy? I don't decorate my pages and I just draw calendars and stuff like that. It still makes me feel better after a month of crazy. I used to track water and mood, but I stopped that too. Like you, I didn't see the need for it and bujo became a bit of a chore. So I just like using a bullet journal to get my own format of calendar. Most pre-made planners and stuff never seem fit my needs.

[@ahodgepodgeofaudgepaudge]

I bullet journal! I definitely feel it’s a form of art. However, my bullet journals are very simple. I write to-do lists, shopping lists, a mini calendar, quotes, and occasionally a journal entry with polaroids. Oh and I do a doodle of the day!

[@MundiSkunkatdog]

I think that it's a kind of art, I saw a lot of beautiful and well designed BuJos on Instagram and damn, I wish I have the patience, organization and time for do BuJo! Also, I saw people who use the Bullet Journals for organice materials they had, make a washitape catalog or even organice their OCs, I couldn't resist to buy a kit and a BuJo notebook for do that. PS: I want thoses stamps, they're super cute, omg!

[@AngelChase24]

This is the first time I've heard of this... but I can tell that bullet journaling is art especially in terms of creativity

[@jamieheinrichs3242]

Bullet journaling, while i dont have a journal yet but practice on notepads, is kind of like drawing to me. I have always liked drawing on paper and trying different fonts (not caligraphy per se) and i just come up with things to put in it. Like i dont have 'goals', i just like having all these little bits and points to add on. Its so fun!

[@Jannyl13]

I do use a bullet journel. But it's not suuper creative. What I really like about it is the freedom that it gives you. Sometimes I have to-do lists with 20 really short tasks that I have to do and mustn't forget. Other days, I only use one bullet point - or even don't write anything at all. This way, I normally can use my journal for more than a year. I also take notes in it when I'm at a meeting and have everything in one place. I keep it really simple and only use a few pens and sometimes (when I want it to be pretty) some washi tape. But I really only spend 10 minutes to prepare a new month once and afterwords only write down the date and that's it - nothing fancy. I've never been as productive and organised before. But in these two years of using my bujo, I've been getting so productive! I love it! My bujo isn't art - it's a tool to motivate me and to contain the chaos that is my job :)

[@thatswackdude]

Honestly bullet journaling is a whole different world of art. It takes so much time, especially if you wanna make it yours and cute soooo. In conclusion yes. To me, it’s not an art I enjoy? But I love this and all your other videos❤️

[@slanguagefreak2388]

I do keep a bullet journal for study planning - dividing my lesson plans and syllabus and revisions and tests so everything gets covered on time. Along with it, I do keep track of all the tv shows, movies, etc i would like to watch (coz there are very specified days when I can watch them in a limited time) and what non-syllabus books I would like to read and work that into my schedule. But I have NEVER ever decorated it. I do decorate the cover, but that is it. The reason I like bullet journals is because my way of planning things is very different than a standard planner. First there is a yearly goal, which is broken down into monthly goals which is the broken down weekly or lesson plan wise and then daily. Moreover, it is not a checklist, I have to divide hours I need to give to different books and various tests and question banks and all. The quickest, easiest and most organized way is to make it into a weird table for every day which no planner would provide. Also, I am very picky about the size and number of pages and I am hella cheap. So I just print out a template on printer paper and make my own journal to my preferred specifications. And then I make the cover out the white side of calender papers and decorate it. That happens once or twice a year. And I reuse most of my covers 4-5 times so....I don't think I need any more covers for the next 3-4 years. No other decorating, rest is all planning. Then I just predivide and prepare everything. I leave some time and some space for personal things, recreation and I keep adding what I would want to do and check off what is done. The biggest advantage is that it prevents me from forgetting everything I need to do. It allows me to reduce chaos and confusion and really keeps me on my timeline. I hate carrying over stuff to the next day and it is so satisfying to see that I have completed all lessons/tests/topics I needed to. My study output has increased almost 3 times. But yeah, outside of that, I don't have much use for it. I just use the to-do apps for the most part. I think when my studies are over, I would just not have much use for it. But right now, it is the things that keeps me on track.

[@DomiBlanche]

I actually do it, but I keep my layouts pretty simple and more with a productive focus. Just like the original by Ryder Caroll. If I have an artsy day, I may doodle in it or glue some memorabilia in it.

[@emmanyvold9538]

I have a book for long-term lists (projects, knitting needles, collectibles) I also have one for monthly log. so I'm probably no real bullet journal, but have adapted to suit my needs.

[@tynebaker]

I’m also self-employed and I use bullet journaling but I use it in an incredibly utilitarian way. I definitely don’t make it pretty. Just an extremely custom planner or a never ending to-do list, that’s way cheaper than buying a planner. I track month plans for work, fitness and other dates, weekly to-dos and daily to do. It’s nice because if I have a meeting or event where I need to take notes I don’t need 2 books (planner and notebook), or if I skip a day I don’t waste the paper that day would be printed on in a planner.

[@beesworkshop6594]

I feel like bullet journaling can definitely take the form of art. You can make it strictly productive, or make it crazy decorative. I definitely don't agree with people saying it's a fancy to do list, I bullet journal because I feel like a planner is way too constricting, I love to memory keep, and generally keep track of everything, I get anxious as all heck if I don't write things down, may as well make it look nice while I'm at it :)

[@KutsaiChan]

I used to be really into bullet journaling, especially after getting out of the hospital earlier this year. But once I got a job and have been busy almost every day, it feels more like a chore than something enjoyable. I want to get back into it though. It really helped me keep on top of my t1 diabetes and I've kinda... slipped off the health wagon.

[@IshioShima]

I do bujo but I don't decorate shit, the bullet journaling system is originally something super simple as it is.

[@morganreese8894]

ive never been a big doodler or very decorative, but i like to bullet journal because i dont have plans and reminders for every day so i just journal specific days

[@chemicores]

bullet journaling is an art. you need to be very creative and have a sense of space and composition to create an aesthetically pleasing journal it is not a waste of time. it is calming for many people and helps them cope when life gets stressful.

[@rachellanda230]

Oh my goodness I love your Inktober logo just saying it turned out great. :D Nice. I think that art is defined by the artist. So I think that as long as the creation process is going on it can be considered art. Therefore yes I think bullet journaling can be considered art. Also it takes SO MUCH commitment to make bullet journals, I was doing some research on them and some of the ones out there....man... they are intricate and it colored me impressed and also made me realize that I do not have the drive or time to make them myself.

[@myewie.]

As much as how I want to do bujo, I also don’t think I have enough time for it. I do have a journal but it’s mostly needed for school. What I do think about bujo is that it’s also a form of art. I’ve seen my friends have really pretty journals and the effort that they give for these is really amazing.

[@melyodidi]

For me, bullet journaling is like my sketchbook but at the same time is my agenda and it’s kind of obligating me to draw more often because when I open it to right an appointment I feel the envy of drawing :)

[@TheJemmaGrl]

Absolutely! Maybe more journals than others - but I've some some insanely creative and artsy bullet journals.

[@ItsLizV]

You actually don't have to decorate or get fancy with your bullet journal. I don't like getting super elaborate with my set-up , but I love watching other people do it that way! My style i just minimalistic :D I personally do not really consider it art, it's just a personal way of planning. I don't buy planners because I don't use it every day and i don't want to waste paper! + I like adding lists and other stuff to it that I need to keep on top of.

[@pidj.]

It's funny, because all the problems you have with bullet journaling I agree with. I don't track mood or anything like that, I just do each week and set out what I'm going to do. Then some colour and doodles. I have dysgraphia, so I'm never going to be able to have nice calligraphy or lettering, so I don't get into that. But I don't have any free time, so not only does it help me visualise what I have on and calm me down, but it means I actually do get to do some drawing! As for the equipment, eh. I do use my fabier caster markers and fineliners, and that's it. So I'm happy with my scrawlrbox having started in august, not July.

[@karakul_clouds]

I feel like bullet journalling would be so fun to do if time wasn't a factor in it. I can totally see how it can motivate some to pick it up, though, because sometimes you just need that little extra *oomfph* to get to do something positive for yourself. I personally feel like decorating a journal would motivate me to track and make daily goals more often, but at the same time I see myself spending more and more time on it and getting unmotivated because I'd probably feel pressure to make it all look both organized and cute looking-- currently write down stuff I need to remember in my sketchbook and set reminders on my phone 😂 But yeah, bujo looks like a really nice hobby-that-also-helps, but I personally think its oki to just do what works for you and if it puts pressure on you to plan you can steer away from bujo and still appreciate it! Also hecc I cant get over Hatch, he really became the stitch that brought everything together c: 💙

[@KaseyTheGolden]

Heck, I'd take the time to make a super adorable and personalized journal if I could stop time while I work on it! Haha.

[@pinknova1011]

I bullet journal!! I love it because it calms my anxiety and seeing things on paper makes me understand more and bullet journaling is just fun to do at the end of the day and calm your stress

[@miniaturephilosopher]

I bullet journal, but I don't track any of the miscellaneous things you mentioned--just work, school, and personal events. I also don't really spend a lot of time decorating. If I have a free couple of hours I might do something more decorative, but I work full time and am in grad school, so free time is rare. I just like it as a planning system because it's flexible. The rigid structure of a traditional planner has never worked for me, but bullet journaling does. As far as art, it's definitely not an art for me. Some people make lovely art in their bullet journals, but I feel like it's a strange scrawlrbox theme since most people probably won't find it relevant.

[@JanesArt01]

I started bullet journaling last week, and I simply make to do list and little scrapbook of the day haha

[@paranoiarpincess]

When I saw this in my notifications, I made a Simpsons-esque "oOoOoOo" sound. I'm working on my art, and I wanted an art video really bad, and then it was KASEY at that! But bullet journal... boo. Lol. I know you'll make it fun anyway!

[@funnysillyclown]

I keep sort of a diary type thing where I doodle my thoughts and what I did that day. I get the appeal of bullet journaling but idk if I'd commit to making one.

[@SugaKookieMon]

Scrawler box has been a godsend. I was looking at these exact stamps at the local chain craft store and Amazon. Scrawler box saved me so much disappointment. I played with it and I do Journal. But I think its just too time consuming for me. I love Scrawler for introducing me to the art. Love journaling, passing on stamping.

[@tytodreads]

My bullet journal is also my art journal. I make my spreads super mixed media and I also leave pages for art, illustrations.. anything! I also do my inktober in my BJ. It's an easy way for me to find time to do art when I should be working and don't have time to do a proper piece.

[@lorelig]

I feel the same way about bullet journaling! it takes way too much time. It looks pretty, but I do not have two hours out of my day to spend prettying up a notebook. My normal planner and nightly journal serve their purposes, and its not like they're ugly or anything.

[@lucylume]

The whole point is Bujo is exactly what you make it. It can be super artistic with illustrations or super minimalistic. I'm self employed to and I like making my bullet journal because I can cater the layout to be how I want. I don't track water and whatever but I can plan my business, goals and time management and it looks pretty. I don't spend loads of time on it. I thought you were a little negative to people who love bujo.

[@Scrambled3GGZ]

Wow you did the logo without even having to do a pencil sketch! And it looks perfect

[@FarlyCreates]

I like watching people set up their BuJos or have it on in the background because 9 out of 10 it's someone with a relaxing ambiance to their channel. For myself, personally, I don't want to take two hours to make my spreads as I find it drains my creativity that I could be pouring into a drawing or painting. Instead I will do "daily" visual journaling if I have time to account for fun things that happen that day, sketches, etc. If it's a way for people to relax and create a flow space that's great for their mentality, who am I to judge if it's art or not.

[@vivianhsiao8958]

I bullet journal. I use it to be a bit creative, track my schedule and daily tasks, and to actually journal. I like that I can do new themes each month, and take as much space as I want for each day. I put in pictures from my HP sprocket. I use it more as a journal than a planner.

[@quiniradaniardamarta2235]

I do think that bullet journaling is art. For me, art is using my creative power to create something :D And yes, I use a bullet journal, and it helped me a lot. Just love the freedom of blank pages.

[@michellelee611]

I do bullet journal to keep track on my duties and plans. So that more to keep my schedules right and to plan something is seem enjoyable to me

[@miawilliams35]

Little late but I just got into bullet journaling and I do it quiet often actually, I see your point with the fact that it’s not really versatile enough for a scrawlr box, usually I don’t use stamps or stickers, I wouldn’t particularly like this box because I usually use completely blank but the stamps are very cute! Bullet journals are meant to be personal, and the fact that you actually liked it after you added hatch was really funny, I add my little characters and doodles all over the pages and it does indeed let me make time for myself, not to mention keeps me organized, and I wouldn’t consider it an art form, I don’t think? Maybe it is? Considering I also draw I don’t consider bullet journaling an art form, it’s creative but I don’t think it’s a form of art :/ good luck to all my bullet journalists out there!