Here are some intuitive sticker journaling tips – and how to use glitter gel pens.
This all came about because I fell in LOVE with Grabie’s Glitter Gel Pens. I bought a set on TikTok earlier in the year and became obsessed.
So you know I’m all into sticker journaling, right? Well, incorporating these little magic wands of sparkle makes all the difference. And now I’m using them in a more intuitive way with my sticker journaling.
A video for intuitive sticker journaling
It all started when I was invited to teach at GO Wild, a conference about planners, journals, stickers, pens and documenting daily life. I wanted to present a project that had meaning, so I designed a sticker sheet for everyone to use for the class.
Grabie was kind enough to sponsor these Glitter Gel Pens for all 90 tables! Talk about manifesting, right?
What is intuitive sticker journaling?
Intuitive sticker journaling is all about tapping into your inner voice. Instead of planning or overthinking, you choose stickers that strike your spirit. Maybe because they resonate with your current mood or feelings. Then place them freely across your page. Next, lean into the quiet spaces around your stickers by adding spontaneous doodles.
These become little visual bridges connecting your subconscious thoughts, emotions, and dreams. They create a conversation between your conscious mind and intuition.
Try it, it’s a mindful practice that helps you uncover insights, spark inspiration, and build self-awareness through every sticker and whimsical doodle you create.
And the glitter gel pens make all the difference because the sparkles amplify everything!
SUPPLIES:
Assorted stickers – here is my new Crafty Chica sticker sheet for intuitive sticker journaling
Directions:
Here’s a step-by-step guide to intuitive sticker journaling with glitter gel pens:
Gather your supplies
Collect your journal, favorite stickers, and glitter gel pens.
Set your intention
Take a moment to breathe deeply and center yourself. Think about what you want from this journaling session—clarity, creativity, relaxation, or insight.
Intuitively place your stickers
Without overthinking, select stickers that resonate with your emotions and thoughts. Trust your gut as you place them freely across your page.
Fill negative space with glittery doodles
Using your glitter gel pens, doodle intuitively in the spaces around the stickers. Outline your stickers with contrasting glitter colors to make them POP. It’s like giving your stickers a sparkly halo. Draw and doodle swirls, dots, dashes, stars, or little hearts. These tiny touches amplify your page’s personality.
Here’s a pro-tip:
Experiment with layering colors. These glittery inks blend beautifully, creating unique shades and mesmerizing glitter gradients. Try blending purple into blue, or pink into gold—the possibilities are endless!
I love that these pens are so sleek and compact, yet filled with sparkly ink. And they do not need priming. Simply uncap and draw. If you feel the top getting loose, tighten the back end of the pen.
Reflect and connect
Pause occasionally to notice feelings or insights arising as you journal. Pay attention to how your intuitive doodles and stickers reveal your inner world.
Add a new page to document your thoughts
Use another blank page to create a “key” to what each doodle pattern might mean. You don’t have to take it this far, but it does make the experience more fun and well, intuitive! Write out your thoughts, affirmations, or captions directly with your glitter pens. Trust me, every word feels like a celebration!
NOTE: Let the ink fully dry before closing your book – or be mindful of this if you are left-handed like me.
Celebrate your creation
When finished, take a moment to appreciate your intuitive masterpiece. Recognize the magic, creativity, and self-awareness you’ve unlocked through this sparkly, mindful practice.
Alternative method:
Use the Grabie Glitter Gel Pens to doodle all over your spread – and then go in and add your stickers last.
This post is not sponsored, I just love Grabie pens and wanted to share! Check out the Grabie website to see all the other awesome offerings!
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And here are some pictures from my class at GO Wild – everyone did such a great job!
How to use Grabie glitter gel pens
There are different types of glitter pens. These gel pens are different because the glitter is embedded in the ink, you don’t need to prime them or pump them. Simply remove the cap and do a bit of sketching on a scrap piece of paper.
Let the ink dry so it won’t smear.
Use them to draw on top of flat markers. Outline the dges or doodle inside the flat color!
Add sparkle to your headlines and titles
Use glitter gel pens to outline or letter your headers. The title of a new journal entry or a quote of the day. That glitzy shimmer instantly gives your pages a pop.
Doodle in the margins and negative space
Transform blank areas with whimsical doodles—think stars, hearts, spirals, or mini milagros. The glitter ink makes every little flourish feel magical.
Accent collage elements and stickers
Highlight edges of washi tape, sticker borders, or collage scraps with glitter lines or dots to unify the page and give it cohesive sparkle.
Create layered backgrounds and frames
Use glitter pens to draw repeating patterns (like waves, florals, or abstract lines) behind journaling areas or around photo cutouts to build a dreamy, decorative backdrop.
Highlight words or journal emotions
Trace over powerful words or affirmations in your entries with glitter pens to make them shine—literally. Or use different colors to express different moods and energy shifts.
