Design a Reading Tracker from Scratch – Step-by-Step 📚✨

If you love books as much as I do, you know how rewarding it feels to track your reading progress. A reading tracker isn’t just a tool—it’s a fun way to see your journey unfold, keep motivated, and celebrate each book you finish. The best part? You can design your very own reading tracker from scratch, customized to fit your style and needs!

Let’s walk through it together step by step.

✨ Step 1: Decide on Your Layout

Do you want your tracker to be a monthly spread, a bookshelf design, or a simple list?

• Bookshelf style: Draw shelves and add a book spine each time you finish a book.

• Grid style: Create boxes for each book you read and color them in as you go.

• List style: Keep it simple with titles, dates, and ratings.

Pick whichever format excites you the most!

🖌 Step 2: Choose Your Theme

A tracker doesn’t have to be plain. Add personality by picking a theme:

• Cozy autumn vibes with pumpkins and candles.

• Minimalist with clean lines and muted tones.

• Whimsical with stars, moons, and magical motifs.

Themes make your tracker fun to return to again and again.

🎨 Step 3: Add Decorative Elements

This is where the creativity shines! Use scrapbook paper, washi tape, or printable embellishments to decorate your tracker. Stickers and doodles are also perfect for adding flair.

(Psst! You can find ready-to-use scrapbook papers and embellishments in my Etsy shop, A Rea of Treasures to make designing easier!)

📝 Step 4: Build in Extra Features

Want to go beyond just tracking titles? Try including:

• Star ratings ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

• Favorite quotes

• Genre categories

• Page counts

Little details like these make your tracker more interactive and meaningful.

📖 Step 5: Print or Go Digital

You can create your tracker by hand in a journal, design it in Canva, or print a template to keep in your planner. Digital options make it easy to duplicate each month, while handmade spreads feel personal and unique.

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🛍 Looking for printable papers and embellishments?Visit my Etsy shop, A Rea of Treasures for journal kits, scrapbook paper, and seasonal printables that will help you design beautiful trackers.

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🌟 Encouraging Thought of the Day:

Every page you design and every book you read is part of your story. Celebrate the journey, not just the finish line.

Rea 🌻Creator of A Rea of Treasures