Customizing a Midori Traveler Notebook
Pictured with my large Pelle Journal for size and color comparison Since unboxing my new Midori Traveler Notebook (MTN) last week, I’ve been on the hunt for accessories and ways to customize it. There...
View ArticleTutorial: Filling a TWSBI with a syringe
Last week, there was a brief discussion on The Pen Addict Podcast about how to fill a TWSBI with sample ink. There is not enough ink in a sample vial to fill the pen by the usual method: inserting pen...
View ArticleLadies, A New Use for Office Supplies
Oh yes, you can do a perfect french manicure using reinforcement dots. Need I say more? (via Popcosmo and Bellashoot) The post Ladies, A New Use for Office Supplies appeared first on The...
View ArticlePen Cleaning
Every once in awhile I realize that I have every fountain pen in the house inked up and haven’t used most of them in months. This inevitably leads to maniacally cleaning every pen. All the cartridges...
View ArticleHacking a Midori Traveler’s Notebook
Like Field Notes, Hobonichi Techno and Filofax, there’s a rabid and growing following for the Midori Traveler’s Notebook. At its essence, the Midori Traveler’s Notebook (MTN) is a simple leather cover...
View ArticleUpcycled Soda Box Pencil Boxes
(via Creative Itch Boutique) If you’re like me, sometimes you like to send pencils to pals. This tutorial and template to make a pencil box out of an old soda can box (or probably any large paperboard...
View ArticlePut Those Refills to Good Use
I like to liberate refills from the assorted plastic pens I have accumulated over the years. These are all those gel pens I’ve purchased over the years from Jet Pens. While I love the flow of the...
View ArticleFollow-Up: Make Art Everyday Planner Hack
Review by Tina Koyama If you read my review of the Make Art Every Day planner, you’ll recall that I really liked almost everything about it – the charming art, the visual variety, the tips and prompts....
View ArticleBuilding a Well-Appointed Home Office
A few months ago I made the jump from having full time employment in the outside world to freelancing from my home. As soon as I knew it would be happening, I gave some thought to where I would...
View ArticleAnalog Tools
If I’m 100% honest, pens and inks and notebooks are really my second favorite analog tool. Any of you who know me, know that my first and favorite analog tools are my knitting needle(s). I’ve always...
View ArticleGuide Sheet Updates
Thanks to a comment by a reader, I took a look at the guide sheets and made some updates. If you’re not familiar with the guide sheets, these are free downloadable pages that can be slipped behind a...
View ArticleJournal Accessory Review: Himekuri Sticky Calendar
Review by Tina Koyama I’ve been keeping a journal since third grade, and my journal format has changed as my needs have. The past decade or so, I’ve simplified my journal to more of a log: On most...
View ArticleFun Idea: A5 Notebook with Variety Paper
By Jessica Coles First thing I’m going to say in this post is that I’m showing ONE way to accomplish a project. There are MANY ways it could be done, especially if you have supplies other than the ones...
View ArticleDIY: Pen Flush as Stamp Cleaner
Back in July, Ana posted a practical, adorable recipe for DIY pen flush. As soon as I read the post, I had a follow-up request. The post specifically said to label your pen flush- and once I saw the...
View ArticleHoliday Cards
Every year around this time I start thinking about holiday cards. Now holiday cards have a ton of decisions to be made. Do you hand write them or do you get them printed? If you’re not religious (or...
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