by It’s hard to believe we’ve reached the final month of the year! The December monthly cover is here – a festive, hand-drawn wreath design to wrap up our year-long series of free printable journal covers. This month’s illustration keeps the familiar minimal style, with a circular wreath surrounded by tiny heart-shaped leaves, a touch of holly, and a Christmas bow at the top – simple, sweet, and perfect for welcoming the season.
As always, you can download the free printable cover in the Planner Lovers Resource Library to add to your journal, planner, or notebook. If you’ve followed along each month, thank you for being part of this little creative tradition – and if you’re just discovering them now, you can grab the entire collection for all twelve months of the year!
✨ Bonus printable for Patreon Members
If you’d like an extra option with a more Christmas-themed feel, there’s a bonus printable December cover — featuring a festive bauble design filled with holiday motifs – available exclusively for my Patreon members. It’s a special thank-you freebie for everyone supporting me there, and you can join anytime to grab it!
About the Monthly journal Cover Series
These covers were designed to make monthly journaling and planning simple and creative. They’re minimal enough to work with any style – whether you prefer a clean layout or a decorated page – and they can be reused again and again.
If you’ve already used the full set this year, here are a few ideas for using them in new ways:
- 🎨 Colour them differently: Try a new palette – pastels, metallics, or watercolor.
- 🖊️ Add lettering or layering: Write your monthly goals, affirmations, or gratitude inside the wreath or around the edge.
- ✂️ Turn them into tip-ins: Use washi tape to attach the cover as a flippable page, and journal reflections underneath.
- 📅 Create an annual journal: Print them smaller and use them as mini dividers in a year-in-review notebook.
These small creative tweaks can make each version feel new and personal every year!
Journaling Prompts for December
December is a time of reflection, celebration, and gentle slowing down. Here are a few prompts to guide your journaling:
- What moments or lessons from this year are you most grateful for?
- What would you like to let go of before stepping into the new year?
- How can you make space for rest and joy this month?
- What traditions or simple pleasures make December feel special for you?
- What do you want to carry forward into next year?
You can use these prompts for deeper reflection, or simply as starting points for creative pages in your journal or planner.
Tips for Planning & Journaling in December
- Reflect before you plan: Before jumping into next year’s setup, take a little time to celebrate what you’ve achieved this year.
- Keep it light: December can be busy so short, intentional journaling sessions are often the most meaningful.
- Add festive touches: Use your journal pages to collect holiday memories, favourite recipes, or gift-giving ideas.
- Make it mindful: Pair journaling time with a cup of tea, some quiet music, or a scented candle for a peaceful ritual.
Download the December monthly Cover
The free December monthly cover is ready to download now in the Planner Lovers Resource Library.
If you’d like to grab the extra Christmas-themed bauble design, you can join Journablend on Patreon – free members get instant access to that exclusive printable and more journaling inspiration.
I hope this final cover brings a little joy, creativity, and reflection to your December pages.
Thank you for joining me through this year of journaling – and here’s to another year of creativity ahead. 💛
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