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I don’t know about you… but step by step doodle tutorials save my life when it comes to decorating my bullet journal! These cactus and succulent doodle ideas will help you add some LIFE to your spread or theme for the month. While I know there are only so many ways to “skin a cactus”… I tried to find a nice variety of styles and colors so you’ll find something that fits your bujo
Here are the doodles I love:
Terrarium Doodles
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As you’ll see below, there are plenty of different ways to draw succulents and cacti… but my favorite way has to be the little terrarium doodles! They’re the perfect decoration to add to a spring spread or if you’re going with a green theme for the month
Light Green Cactus Doodle
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This step by step tutorial breaks down exactly how to draw the perfect cactus… I love the way she colors them in and adds the detail at the end to make them look realistic / playful at the same time!
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How To Draw Potted Plants
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Looking for some cute and simple potted plant doodles? If so, then this easy to follow guide shows you six different ways to decorate your bujo. My favorite are the top two!
Step By Step Plant Doodles
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Whether you want a cactus, succulent, or potted plant… this doodle spread has you covered! She keeps it simple and easy to understand with five steps to each doodle while still having the end product look amazing
Detailed Plant Doodles
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Easy as 1,2,3… 4! These little potted plants are adorable and the way she adds the detail / shadows at the end really make them pop!
Easy Succulent Doodle
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If you just need some black and white cactus doodles… this tutorial might be more your style! These would be perfect if you’re going for more of a minimal looking theme or if you want to just get the basics down and choose your colors later!
How To Draw A Cactus
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On the other hand, here are some colorful doodle ideas… I love how each pot has a different design and how they’re all a different shade of green. So much variation here!
Large Succulent Doodle
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Keep it simple with this large succulent doodle tutorial! This is a great way to practice your doodling and once you have it down, you could then make it smaller to fit in some of your spreads for the month
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Colorful Plant Doodles
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I think these might be the most unique cactus / plant doodles I’ve found so far. Everything from the multi-colored pots to the different variations of green plants… these are super cute!
Succulent Doodle Ideas
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Just looking for some cactus doodle ideas!? Here’s an entire spread dedicated to over 15 different kinds of haning plants, cacti, and succulents for inspiration!
Detailed Cactus Doodles
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This step by step tutorial makes it look soooo easy! I don’t know about you but I don’t think mine would turn out so cute lol. My favorite is the succulent in the sand
Cactus Doodles With Faces
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How about some playful cactus doodles with little faces on them? I love how each different kind is completely different and how on two of them, she adds faces to make them even cuter!
How To Draw Bamboo
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Speaking of playful doodles… This step by step guide breaks down the entire process of drawing bamboo and a cute little potted plant. I love how detailed but simple these are!
Potted Cactus Doodles
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This one is definitely more my speed! Each step is easy to understand and the end product is an adorable cactus that would look great in any spread
Plant Doodle Decoration
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Speaking of easy to understand, this tutorial gives you five steps along the way that helps you recreate your own plant doodle! The glass jar and the aloe doodles are my favorites since their something you don’t see too often
Smilley Cactus Doodles
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How about another super cute smiley face cactus doodle tutorial! They’re simple, playful, and you could easily add a little face to make them even more fun!
Step By Step Marker Cacti
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Here are some awesome cactus doodles without any outlines! Unlike the others on this list, these are 100% marker and look great without that heavy black outline
Plant Doodle Ideas
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If you’ve seen enough step by step guides, then this spread of plant doodle ideas might give you some inspiration for your own spreads! They’re small but still detailed and since they haven’t been colored in yet… it gives your mind blank slate to work with as far as colors go
Simple Bujo Cactus Doodles
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If you need some simple plant doodle ideas… then these are for you! The way each one has a different color scheme is super nice so you can see what other color combinations would look like before trying them
Purple & Green Cactus Doodles
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By now, I’m sure you’ve got a good idea on the different cactus variations… but I really like the way they made the pots purple. I feel like you could play around with other colors like blue or red if that would match your theme!
Succulent Doodle Ideas
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Looking to break out the watercolors for your succulent or cactus theme? If so, these adorable ideas will definitely give you a great starting point. I love how she added a black outline over the watercolor to really make the colors stand out!
Potted Cactus Doodle Ideas
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If you already have an overall shape or type of cactus that you like, you should definitely take inspiration from the amazing coloring in this tutorial! I love the way she uses different shades of green to add depth and the subtle gray shadow really makes them come to life. Plus, how cute is that little teacup cactus!?
Large Succulent Doodle
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Speaking of coloring… this succulent doodle tutorial breaks it down perfectly! You could apply this technique to just about any style of succulent you want and you’ll end up with a realistic look for your spreads. This is goals!
Potted Plants Doodle Tutorial
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Whether you want to draw a jade plant, bonsai tree, or a simple snake plant… this tutorial has you covered! I really like the different designs she uses on the pots to make each one stand out. This would fit perfectly on your spring or summer spreads!
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How To Draw A Potted Cactus
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Keep it simple and straight to the point! I love the overall simplicity of the doodles and the color scheme keeps it basic as well. If you want to keep the focus on the layout of your weekly spread or tracker, these might work well for you!
4-Step Bullet Journal Cactus Drawings
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Just like the tutorial from above… this style of different cacti seem to be more common but I love the way these are colored! A nice light green for the plant and a perfect shade of orange for the pot. You can’t go wrong with these cute little doodles!
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