Pages in Bloom – A Month of May Art Journaling Challenge

Welcome to Pages in Bloom — a month of floral art journaling during May using old magazines, scrap paper, book pages, packaging, tissue paper, and any bits you have on hand.

This challenge is about enjoying the creative process and making flower-themed pages in a way that works for you. There is no pressure to complete every day or use every prompt. The prompts are simply there for inspiration.

Your goal is to create as many pages as feels convenient and enjoyable for your own schedule, choosing whichever prompts spark your interest. Some may make one page all month, some may make ten, and some may create every day — all are welcome.

Perfect for Beginners

No drawing skills needed

No fancy supplies required. Just glue, scissors, paper, and a willingness to play.

What You’ll Need:

Old magazines

Scrap paper

Glue stick or other glue medium

Scissors

Journal, sketchbook, or loose paper

Optional: markers, stamps, paint, stickers, washi tape

Prompt Ideas for Inspiration

Day 1: One Big Bloom – Create a page with one oversized flower

Day 2: Petal Parade – Fill the page with flower petals only.

Day 3: Garden Colors – Use only pink, yellow, and green scraps.

Day 4: Tiny Bouquet – Make a small bouquet in the center of the page.

Day 5: Wildflowers – Create a loose and free wildflower page.

Day 6: Floral Border – Decorate the edges with flowers.

Day 7: Flower Market – Cut flowers from magazines like a market display.

Day 8: Blue Bloom – Make a floral page using shades of blue.

Day 9: Vase of Flowers – Create flowers arranged in a vase or jar.

Day 10: Spring Garden – Fill the page with blooms and greenery.

Day 11: Daisy Day – Use daisies or daisy-like flowers.

Day 12: Layered Petals – Build flowers with many paper layers.

Day 13: Secret Garden – Hide tiny flowers among leaves.

Day 14: Sunshine Bloom – Use warm sunny colors.

Day 15: Flower Pattern – Repeat the same flower across the page.

Day 16: Mixed Bouquet – Use flowers from many different sources.

Day 17: Black & White Bloom – Use only black, white, and neutral papers.

Day 18: Bloom Words – Add a favorite quote or word with flowers.

Day 19: Rainy Garden – Add raindrops with your floral collage.

Day 20: Vintage Bloom – Use old book pages or vintage-style paper.

Day 21: Moon Garden – Make flowers in evening colors.

Day 22: Mini Flowers – Fill the page with tiny blossoms.

Day 23: Bold Bloom – Use bright, dramatic colors.

Day 24: Flower Basket – Arrange flowers in a basket or container.

Day 25: Soft Petals – Use pastel colors and gentle layers.

Day 26: Nature Mix – Add butterflies, birds, or bees.

Day 27: Abstract Bloom – Make flowers in a playful, unusual way.

Day 28: Favorite Flower – Create your personal favorite bloom.

Day 29: Overflowing Garden – Fill every inch of the page.

Day 30: Full Bloom Celebration – Use your favorite scraps and styles from the month.

However many pages you make, each one counts. Let this be a month of blooming creativity, one page at a time. Be sure to upload your pages as you finish them and keep everyone inspired for the whole month.

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