Easter motifs that are easy to draw
Easter imagery is built from simple shapes, which makes it a good beginner theme.
- Eggs: an oval, then add stripes, zigzags, dots, or a flower. Repeating a row of eggs makes a quick border.
- Bunnies: a rounded body and two long ears. A side view with a small tail is enough.
- Chicks: a circle for the body, a smaller one for the head, and a tiny triangle for the beak.
- Spring flowers: tulips, daffodils, and daisies use simple petal shapes.
- Baskets: a half circle with a crosshatch pattern and a curved handle.
- Lambs and carrots: a cloud-like body for the lamb and a long triangle for the carrot.
Some people also include religious imagery, such as a cross or a sunrise, for a more reflective Easter spread. Use whatever suits your own observance.
Pastel palettes
Soft colors are the classic choice for the season.
- Candy pastel: pink, mint, lavender, and butter yellow.
- Garden: soft green, peach, and cream.
- Muted spring: sage, dusty blue, and blush.
- Two-color minimal: one pastel plus gray or black outlines.
Fine-liners and light markers work well. Test the markers on a spare page first, since lighter colors can look different once dry.
Easter cover page ideas
Cover pages for a spring or April spread usually fall into a few styles:
- Abstract: overlapping oval shapes in pastel colors, which suggest eggs without drawing details.
- Minimalist: the word “Easter” or “April” with a single egg or flower.
- Lettering: hand-lettered text with a pastel shadow and a few small flowers.
- Illustrated: a basket of eggs or a bunny as the central image.
- Scrapbook: washi tape, stickers, and paper scraps on a pastel background.
Spreads to plan the holiday
If you want your Easter pages to be useful as well as pretty, these spreads work well.
- Menu and shopping list: a meal plan with a checklist of ingredients.
- Gathering planner: who is coming, who is bringing what, and the time and place.
- Egg hunt plan: hiding spots, egg counts, and a prize list.
- Gift or basket ideas: a list of items for each person.
- Gratitude page: a short list of things you appreciate this spring, with extra ideas in our spring journal prompts.
- Spring to-do list: cleaning, garden tasks, and appointments.
Easter falls on a different date each year, so check a calendar before you place it in your monthly log. It may land in March or April depending on the year.
Simple ways to decorate without drawing
- Use egg or flower stickers on the cover and the monthly log.
- Add a strip of pastel washi tape along the page edge.
- Use a stencil for ovals or flowers.
- Trace a printable and paste it in.
- Color in blocks on the monthly calendar instead of drawing icons.
Fitting Easter into a spring theme
You do not need a whole month of Easter pages. Many people keep a general spring theme and add one Easter spread. A spring theme might use flowers, rain, and birds as the main motifs, with an egg border only on the holiday week. For ideas for other seasons and months, see our guide to bullet journal theme ideas, or compare with the more playful summer theme bullet journal spreads.
Frequently asked questions
What should I put in an Easter bullet journal spread?
A menu, a shopping list, a guest list, and an activity plan are the most practical. Add decorations if you have the time.
What are simple Easter doodles for beginners?
Eggs, chicks, tulips, and a simple bunny shape are the easiest to repeat.
What colors work for Easter?
Pastels such as pink, mint, lavender, and yellow are common, but muted tones and two-color looks also work.