Can you believe that we’re nearing the end of the year? 2026 will be here in just a few short days. If you haven’t already done so, now is the time to start mapping out your 2026 goals and dreams. What do you want your year to look like? What goals are you ready to accomplish? Having a vision board for your goals comes in handy, as opposed to just writing them down a list and forgetting about them by the time March rolls around. It’s is a set reminder to stick to your goals year-round. And these goals can be personal, professional, academic or anything you want them to be.
As a vision board expert myself, I started creating mine in 2020 and it has seriously worked for me. Below, I’ve crafted a list of essentials, crafts and vision board party staples to grab. From printers to vision board books to bar carts, here’s everything you need to create your own vision board or host a vision board party, starting at $15. And read on below for additional tips as well.
Vision Board Essentials
Craft Your Vision Board
- Poster Board: You can’t make a vision board without a poster. Glue your Pinterest boards, pictures, magazine cutouts and write your affirmations on these 22-inch by 28-inch white poster boards — $27
- Write Em’ Down: Write down your 2026 goals and affirmations on your poster board with these pack of 40 colorful Crayola Ultra Clean Washable Markers — $15
- Print Your Favorite Photos: Print out all of the photos from your 2026 Pinterest vision board using this HP DeskJet 2827e Wireless All-in-One Color Inkjet Printer. It prints up to 7.5 pages per minute in black and 5.5 pages per minute in color — $40
- Pin the Photos: If you’d rather use a bulletin board instead of a poster board, you need this large felt bulletin board. It comes with 70 adhesive tabs that make it easy to pin photos and items on — $33
- Added Inspiration: Want some inspiration outside of Pinterest and magazines? Snag this vision board book, which includes over 1,000 aesthetic images, inspiring quotes and motivating artwork — $23
- Words of Encouragement: And of course, you have to add stickers to your vision board. Choose your favorites out of this pack of 300 motivational and encouraging stickers — $9
- Map Out Your Plans: Before or after mapping out your board, keep track of your events, vacations and more on this bestselling digital calendar. Compatible with Google and Outlook calendars, it has a touchscreen and keeps everything organized — $320
Vision Board Party Planning
- Party Pictures: If you’re planning on hosting a vision board party, take pictures of friends, posters and more to add to your board with this Fujifilm Instax Mini 12 Instant Camera. It comes with 40 sheets for taking photos and has a 60mm lens — $160
- Bubbles and Bottles: You have to have Champagne to go with your vision board party. Grab a bottle of your favorite bubbly beverage and pour everyone a glass in these JoyJolt Milo Stemless Champagne Flutes — $23
- Jam Out: Bring all the vibes to the party and play music on this Amazon Echo Dot Speaker. It’s compatible with your smart home devices and connects to apps like Spotify, Apple Music, Pandora, Amazon Music and more — $50
- Hosting Essential: The perfect hosting companion, hold the Champagne, wine, cocktails and mocktails on this fancy gold bar cart, which features two mirrored shelves, a bottle rack and space to hold your wine glasses — $72
- Charcuterie Party: Your guests need to eat, don’t they? Grab a charcuterie board to serve cheese, crackers, fruit, sandwiches, sushi and everyone’s favorite snacks and meals on — $40
- Crafty Cart: To keep your markers, posters, glue and crafts organized for the party, snag this Simple Houseware 3-Tier Rolling Cart — $39
Tips on Creating Your Vision Board
- Search specifics of what you’d like to see on your vision board using Pinterest. For example, I always search keywords like “studying aesthetic” or “Pilates aesthetic.”
- Make a Pinterest board titled “2026 Vision Board” to keep your photos organized.
- Add your favorite quotes or affirmations to the board. If you’re struggling to figure out your favorites, Pinterest has a ton of them.
- If you’d prefer to do your vision board on a computer before gluing down photos to a poster board, use the poster board template in Canva to get an idea of what you want it to look like.
- Along with Pinterest and Canva, platforms like Substack, TikTok, Instagram and YouTube are great for finding inspiration.
- Visualize your goals before you search for photos. What do you want next year to look like? Are your goals physical? Do you have dreams of getting into a school? Do you want to travel? Think about all of your goals. It may be helpful to write them all down in a bulleted list first.
- What, like it’s hard? Take inspiration from your favorite girl boss characters like Elle Woods by adding their photos and quotes on your board. Personally, I have Elle Woods, Hermione Granger and Toni Childs on mine.
- Have fun! Vision boards are supposed to be fun, not stressful! Even if you’re hosting a vision board party, take some time to relax before tending to guests and completing your board. And please do not be like Angela from “The Office” on the party planning committee.
- Use a hot glue gun, super glue or strong tape to get your photos to stick to the board. You don’t want them falling off mid-year.
- Get creative! This is your time to tap into your creative mind. Print out photos, draw pictures, add stickers, write down every single goal, and do whatever you want!
