How to Capture the ‘First Fall Feels’ in Your Journal Pages 🍂

The very first days of autumn are so special. The air gets just a little crisper, leaves start to scatter the sidewalks, and suddenly your favorite sweater feels like the most comforting thing in the world. This season is full of cozy, heartwarming moments—and your journal is the perfect place to capture them. Here are a few creative ways to bring those first fall feels to life on your pages:

🍁 1. Play With Seasonal Color Palettes Autumn is all about warm, earthy tones—think burnt orange, mustard yellow, cranberry red, and deep forest green. Use washi tape, scrapbook paper, or even simple colored pens to build cozy palettes that reflect the season’s charm.

☕ 2. Add Sensory Journaling Prompts Fall isn’t just about how things look—it’s about how they feel. Try prompts like: • What does autumn smell like to you? • Which fall drink is your comfort go-to? • What’s your favorite sound of the season? (crunching leaves, rain on the window, laughter at a football game…) These small reflections make your journaling more personal and immersive.

🎃 3. Use Themed Stickers & Embellishments Nothing says fall quite like pumpkins, candles, and cozy knits. Add autumn-themed stickers, die cuts, or printable embellishments to make your pages visually pop. If you’re looking for ready-to-use fall resources, you’ll find lots of them in my Etsy shop, A Rea of Treasures.

🖋 4. Layer With Texture Think beyond flat pages! Use textured scrapbook paper, bits of fabric, or even pressed leaves to add a tactile quality to your journal. The mix of materials will instantly give your spreads that warm, seasonal feel.

🌙 5. Capture Everyday Cozy Moments Don’t feel like you need big events to document fall. Snap a photo of your morning coffee, sketch your favorite candle, or write about that perfect cool evening walk. Sometimes it’s the small, simple things that tell the biggest stories. ✨ Want even more creative ideas? Join my mailing list and get exclusive freebies, tutorials, and journaling prompts straight to your inbox!

🛍 Shop Autumn Essentials: Visit my Etsy store, A Rea of Treasures for printable scrapbook paper, journal kits, and seasonal embellishments to make your pages shine.

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🍂 Encouraging Thought of the Day: Autumn reminds us that change can be beautiful. Let your journal be the place where you embrace new beginnings, cozy comforts, and memories worth keeping.

Rea 🌻Creator of A Rea of Treasures