Did you know that cute is cool? One of the biggest trends in stationery is “kawaii”, a Japanese word meaning cute and charming. Think: sweet animated creatures, pretty pastels, rainbow shades and sparkly finishes. There are plenty of ways to adopt this delightful trend for your stationery kit – and whether it’s a gaggle of friendly-faced stickers, a mix-and-match array of candy-coloured notebooks or some bright desk essentials, these cute kawaii stationery ideas are pretty perfect.
Desk Essentials
Want to adorn your study space with pretty kawaii-inspired colours? You can easily embrace the cheerful trend for all those desk essentials that you need at your fingertips: pencils, sharpeners, paper clips, and even a handy sticky note set.
What To Try
- Otto Gold Stationery Set Mint 41 Pieces
- Milan Compact Touch 2 Hole Sharpener and Eraser
- Studymate Large Geometry Set 4 Pieces
- Cristina Re Hand Punch 3mm Circle
- J.Burrows Mini Correction Tapes 5mm x 6m Assorted 6 Pack
- Otto Washi Tape Pink 3 Pack
- X-Press It Glitter Tape 12mm x 3m Metals 5 Pack
- Otto Wooden Pushpin Round 80 Pack Pastel
- Otto Wooden Push Pins 80 Pack Pastel
- Otto Thumb Tacks 15mm Assorted 16 Pack
- J.Burrows No.64 Rubber Bands 100g Assorted
- J.Burrows 19mm Foldback Clips Assorted 96 Pack
- Otto Paper Clips 28mm Pastel 140 Pack
- Maped Croc Croc 2 Hole Sharpener
- Otto Thumb Tacks 15mm 16 Pack Pastel
- Post-it Super Sticky Notes 76x76mm Assorted 15 Pack
- Otto Foldback Clips Assorted 16 Pack
Pens, Markers & Pencil Cases
Highlighters are a great study tool – and these gelato versions are a clever way to tap into kawaii-style. Then zip them all up in a pretty pencil case to match. Perhaps consider a sprinkling of glitz into the mix.
What To Try
- Stabilo Swing Cool Highlighters Assorted 4 Pack
- Otto Large Tube Pencil Case Pink
- Studymate Pencil Case 3 Zips Pink
- Studymate Flat Pencil Case Small Glitter Purple
- Studymate Tube Pencil Case Glitter Rose
- Studymate Erasable Highlighters Bullet Assorted 6 Pack
- Otto Pastel Scallop Pencil Case Less Monday More Sunday
Stamps & Stickers
Sparkly hearts, sweet butterflies, animated fruit, grinning sea creatures; use these stamps and stickers to emblazon your stationery, notebooks, folders, files and more. Anything with a cute and beaming face – whether that’s a creature or a cupcake – speaks to the very essence of the kawaii trend.
What To Try
- DIYi Wooden Stamps Party Icons 3 Pack
- Carpe Diem A5 Calendar Sticker pad 12 Sheets
- Kadink Holographic Stickers 1 Sheet Heart
- Cristina Re Butterfly 3D Sticker Pink 5 Pack
- Kadink Merit Stickers Everyday
- Kadink Tropical Scented Stickers 25 Pack
- Kadink Strawberry Scented Stickers 20 Pack
- Crayola Creations Colourable Sticker Book
- Otto Pastel Sticker Book Pink and Teal
- Pilot Frixion Stamps Chicken Apricot Orange
- Pilot Frixion Stamps Strawberry Red
- Pilot Frixion Rabbit Stamp Pink
- Pilot Frixion Stamps Cloud Light Blue
- Kadink Glitter Butterfly Stickers 20 Pack
- DIYi Coloured Adhesive Gems 64 Pack
- Cristina Re Peony 3D Sticker White 5 Pack
- Kadink Glitter Sealife Stickers 21 Pack
Journals, Notepads & Diaries
A starburst of girl power, pretty pastel stripes and plenty of inspirational quotes – there’s no shortage of notepads and journals that tap into kawaii’s fresh trend.
What To Try
- Otto Monthly Planner 254 x 277mm 50 Pack
- Otto A5 Ruled Journal 160 Pages Girl Power
- Otto Gold A7 Notepads 3 Pack Mint
- Otto Gold Desk Planner Pink
- Otto Brights A5 Spiral Notebook White
- Otto Natural Undated Planner Terrazzo
- Otto A5 Laminated Notebook Multi-Coloured 192 Pages
- Otto Brights A5 Spiral Notebook Pink
- Otto Brights A5 Spiral Notebook Mint
- Otto A5 Laminated Notebook Multi-Coloured 192 Pages
- Otto Weekly Planner 254 x 254mm 50 Pack
Desk Organisers
Cute and well-ordered happily go hand-in-hand, and these desk sets and organisers will get you there. Try an array of lollipop shades for maximum effect, or make it more restrained, with everything cast in the same soft hue. Patterns are a fun addition in the mix, and a more subtle nod to the trend.
What To Try
- Otto Magazine File Pastel Green
- Otto Desk Accessory Set Pink 4 Piece
- Otto Desk Accessory Set Marble 4 Pack
- Otto Magazine File Pastel Purple
- Otto 3 Piece Plastic Desk Set Green
- Otto A4 Document Tray Pastel Pink
- Otto Pastel Scallop Pattern Desk Tidy Tray Pink
Study Aids
Don’t stop at desk accessories; even your essential study aids can be on theme. From pastel index cards to a rainbow collection of sticky page markers, these cute kawaii stationery additions are just lovely, even while you’re hitting the books.
What To Try
- Studymate Study Cards Pastel Green 50 Sheets
- Studymate Study Cards Pastel Pink 50 Sheets
- Studymate Study Cards Pastel Purple 50 Sheets
- J.Burrows Translucent Flags 10 x 50mm 12 Pack
- Otto Brights Sticky Flags
- Otto Page Markers 10 Pack
- Post-it Super Sticky Page Markers 50 x 15mm Pastel 5 Pack
Files, Folders & Storage
Organise your notes, documents and files in gentle shades that speak of spring, or go for a more luscious, vibrant impact. Use stickers and markers to embellish them – and perhaps, even try your hand at drawing your own kawaii creatures.
What You'll Need
- Carpe Diem Planner Dividers and Tabs 12 Pack
- J.Burrows Foolscap Manila Folder Assorted 25 Pack
- Otto 2 Tone Manila Folders Assorted 10 Pack
- ColourHide Lever Arch Binder A4 70mm Lilac
- Aqua Drops A4 Slim Document Case Pastel Yellow
- Aqua Drops A4 Slim Document Case Pastel Orange
- Otto A4 Lever Arch File 70mm Foil Stripe Gold
- Otto Desk Accessory Set Aqua 4 Piece
- Otto A4 Box Pastel Green
- Otto A4 Lever Arch File 70mm Foil Teal Polkadot
- Otto A4 Pastel 2 Tone 2 D-Ring Binder Pink
Fun Kawaii Extras
Don’t stop there: magnets, drink bottles, trinket trays and more – all cast in cool, cute kawaii style.