I can’t believe we’ve almost reached October already, the end of the year is creeping closer! This month’s cover continues the familiar hand-drawn, minimalist style, with leaves and little hearts scattered around the circle. It’s simple, calm, and perfect for welcoming the cozy, reflective vibes of October.
You can download the free printable October monthly cover anytime from the Planner Lovers Resource Library and use it as a title page, divider, or just a creative touch in your journal or planner.
Ideas for Using Your October monthly Cover
- Paste it in as the first page of your October journal section
- Use it as a monthly divider in your binder or planner
- Print at a smaller size to use as a decorative tip-in or dashboard
- Add color for a more personalised feel – colored pencils, markers, or even watercolors will work beautifully with this design
I colored my October cover using Shuttle Art Pastel Alcohol Markers (affiliate link). I love how soft and pretty these colors are! My tip: use light pressure and stop just short of the edge of the design – alcohol ink spreads slightly as it dries, so this will keep the color nice and neat.
Journaling Prompts for October
Need some inspiration to get started? Here are a few prompts you can try:
- What am I most looking forward to this month?
- Three small habits I want to nurture in October are…
- A cozy ritual or routine I’d like to add this season is…
- What do I want to let go of before the year ends?
- How can I bring more calm or joy into my daily life this month?
Planning + Journaling Tips for October
- Keep it simple: If the last months of the year tend to get busy, stick to the essentials in your monthly setup – your cover page, a simple calendar, and one or two trackers might be all you need.
- Plan for joy: Make space for things that fill you up – coffee dates, slow mornings, reading time, creative projects – and put them on your calendar.
- Capture the season: Use your journal to jot down little details about October – the changing leaves, the weather, the cozy moments. These small notes make your journal feel extra meaningful when you look back later.
download your free october monthly cover
I hope this October cover page inspires you as you get ready for a fresh new month in your journal. Take a quiet moment to set it up, sip something warm, and reflect on what you’d like this month to hold.
You can download the October cover anytime from the Planner Lovers Resource Library – or grab it directly from my new Patreon community, Journablend. Free members get early access to new printables (like this one!), so if you haven’t joined yet, I’d love to have you there. And if you share your pages on Instagram, tag me so I can take a peek!
Happy journaling!
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