Maike Oatley
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Journal Chat & Check-In | Traveler's Notebook, Illustrated Journaling & Commonplace Book
Let's chat about how my journals are going so far this year. I'll flip through the pages in my Artist Companion TN, my Catch-All Journal, and my Storytelling Commonplace Book.
Has your journal lineup changed in the last month?
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Hobonichi Cousin Flip - January Pages with Lots of Drawings, Recipes & Fountain Pen Inks
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Let’s flip through my January pages in my Hobonichi Cousin! I’ve been doing a lot of illustrated journaling with my fountain pens and watercolor, included quite a few recipes and watercolor and ink swatches. ✿✿✿ Let' connect: maikeoatley@gmail.com catcollageclub ✿✿✿ Wanna get cat-themed journal printables every month, designed by yours truly? CatCollageClub.com/ Free Printable: pu...
Cat Collage Club February '25 | Journal Printables For Cat Lovers
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In this month's printable collection, the cats listen to music, go shopping, and cuddle with their special someone. What's your favorite kitty from this month? ✿✿✿ Cat Collage Club is a subscription for cat-themed journal printables. Find out more here: CatCollageClub.com/ Free Printable: purr.catcollageclub.com Instagram: catcollageclub Cat Collage Club Collection Walk Through Pl...
Chatty Ink Swatching Session // Taccia/ Diamine Inkvent/ Pilot Iroshizuku & More
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Join me in a cozy, chatty and slightly messy ink swatching session! What was your favorite ink from this selection? 00:00 Intro 01:12 Taccia - Ume Murasaki 06:30 Taccia - Cha (Brown) 11:33 Taccia - Tsuchi (Golden Wheat) 16:47 Colorverse - Sorae Fog 19:56 Pilot Iroshizuku - Kiri Same 25:12 Diamine Inkvent 2024 - Potpurri 27:28 Diamine Inkvent 2024 - Wilted Rose 33:27 Diamine Inkvent 2024 - Lulla...
Testing Watercolors In The Hobonichi Cousin 2025 & How I Pick Colors
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Let's test how the Tomoe River Paper in my Hobonichi Cousin holds up to watercolors. I'll also briefly touch on my experience with waterbased markers and colored pencils. I also chat about how I tend to pick the colors for my journal spreads. Are you currently using watercolors in your journals? ✿✿✿ Let' connect: maikeoatley@gmail.com catcollageclub ✿✿✿ Wanna get cat-themed journa...
Personalize Your Hobonichi Cousin With A Fabric Cover | DIY Fabric Notebook Cover
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In this DIY tutorial, I show you how to cover notebooks with fabric, a simple yet charming way to personalize your Hobonichi Cousin and other journals and notebooks. From selecting the right fabric to applying glue, follow along as I share step-by-step instructions and helpful tips. 00:00 Introduction to Fabric-Covered Notebooks 00:44 Materials Needed for the Project 01:18 Choosing the Right Fa...
Chatty Hobonichi Cousin Flip | December ’24 Pages
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Let’s flip through my December pages in my Hobonichi Cousin Avec! This month I did quite a few critter doodles, a mini comic and tested out new ink colors and ways to color with markers. What’s your favorite way to fill a page on a day that not much happened? ✿✿✿ Let' connect: maikeoatley@gmail.com catcollageclub ✿✿✿ Wanna get cat-themed journal printables every month, designed by...
Cat Collage Club January '25 | Journal Printables For Cat Lovers
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In this month's printable collection, the cats get their nails done, fight off a cold and stock up on books. What's your favorite kitty from this month? ✿✿✿ Cat Collage Club is a subscription for cat-themed journal printables. Find out more here: CatCollageClub.com/ Free Printable: purr.catcollageclub.com Instagram: catcollageclub Cat Collage Club Collection Walk Through Playlist:...
Trying Out The Kakimori Brass Nib For Drawing
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Let’s draw with the Kakimori Brass nib and chat about fountain pen inks. In particular, I share with you my thoughts and experience with Platinum’s Chou Kuro ink, which they claim is their blackest ink yet. ✿✿✿ Kakimori Brass Nib: www.atlasstationers.com/products/kakimori-metal-nib-brass?sca_ref=7023997.sBXHtuEAHp ✿✿✿ Platinum Chou Kuro Ink: www.atlasstationers.com/products/platinum-chou-kuro-6...
An Illustrator’s Journal Lineup for 2025
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Let’s have a cozy chat about what journals, notebooks and sketchbooks I intend on keeping as an illustrator in 2025 :) What journals are you excited for in 2025? 00:00 Intro 00:42 Main Journal: Hobonichi Cousin 07:45 Daily Planner: Hobonichi Weeks 09:08 Everyday Notebook: Midori Codex as a custom Moleskine Expanded 12:43 Traveler's Notebook: Artist's Diary 16:25 Storytelling Commonplace Book 21...
Setting Up My 2025 Hobonichi Cousin Creative Journal
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Let’s set up my 2025 Hobonichi Cousin together. This is going to be my main memory keeper and creative journal next year. So to cozy up this book I add lots of cute stickers, create a vision board and set up a book log, among other things. If you prefer to skip the setup process, I share a final flip through starting at 33:14. ✿✿✿ Let' connect: maikeoatley@gmail.com catcollageclub...
Hobonichi Weeks Cozy Collaging | Decorate December Pages With Me
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Join me for a cozy collaging session in my Hobonichi Weeks planner. I'm decorating my december pages with retro and holiday-themed stickers. This is a gentle way for getting in a crafty holiday spirit! ✿✿✿ Let' connect: maikeoatley@gmail.com catcollageclub ✿✿✿ Wanna get cat-themed journal printables every month, designed by yours truly? CatCollageClub.com/ Free Printable: purr.cat...
Cat Collage Club December '24 | Journal Printables For Cat Lovers
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In this month's printable collection, the cats relish the small delights of the festive season: adding twinkling lights, wrapping gifts in patterned papers and sending warm wishes in the mail. They keep warm with cute sweaters, cozy coats and loads of hot chocolate. The "Journaling Beyond 'Dear Diary' cheat sheet is based on this video: ua-cam.com/video/aAE-ODdMR20/v-deo.html What's your favori...
Back To My Hobonichi Cousin | Journal Chat & Flip Through
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Yes, I am back to my Hobonichi Cousin as my daily creative journal and I am loving it so much that I have gone ahead and bought the Cousin for next year as well. I chat about the reasons why I’ve gone back to a dated journal, show you how my inks perform in the Hobonichi Cousin 2025 and flip through some of my November pages. ✿✿✿ Let' connect: maikeoatley@gmail.com catcollageclub ...
Cute Hobonichi Weeks Setup 2025
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Let’s set up my planner for 2025, which is this gorgeous Harvest Plaid Hobonichi Weeks. When I move into a planner, I like to decorate certain pages to start making this notebook feel like my own, sprinkle in some cuteness,add some color, and in general make it feel cozy and inviting :) What planner are you using in 2025? Have you set it up yet? ✿✿✿ Let' connect: maikeoatley@gmail.com instagram...
Relaxing Journal With Me (Real Time) | Drawing Cute Outfits
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Relaxing Journal With Me (Real Time) | Drawing Cute Outfits
Cozy October Journal Flip-Through | feat. Journaling In Hobonichi Weeks
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Cozy October Journal Flip-Through | feat. Journaling In Hobonichi Weeks
Cat Collage Club November '24 | Journal Printables For Cat Lovers
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Cat Collage Club November '24 | Journal Printables For Cat Lovers
What's In My Delfonics Pouch | My Journaling Essentials
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What's In My Delfonics Pouch | My Journaling Essentials
Cozy Fall Journaling: Decorate with Me in Hobonichi Weeks
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Cozy Fall Journaling: Decorate with Me in Hobonichi Weeks
NEW! Midori Thick Notebook Review | New Favorite Sketchbook?
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NEW! Midori Thick Notebook Review | New Favorite Sketchbook?
Hobonichi Taut Zipped Cover Café Au Lait Plaid | Review & What Fits?
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Hobonichi Taut Zipped Cover Café Au Lait Plaid | Review & What Fits?
Cat Collage Club October '24 | Journal Printables For Cat Lovers
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Cat Collage Club October '24 | Journal Printables For Cat Lovers
Journal Chat | How I Am Stopping Myself From Switching Journals
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Journal Chat | How I Am Stopping Myself From Switching Journals
Hobonichi Haul 2025
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Hobonichi Haul 2025
Cat Collage Club September '24 | Journal Printables For Cat Lovers
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Cat Collage Club September '24 | Journal Printables For Cat Lovers
Cat Collage Club August '24 | Journal Printables For Cat Lovers
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Cat Collage Club August '24 | Journal Printables For Cat Lovers
Why I Switched to a Hobonichi Cousin Avec | Cozy Journal Chat
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Why I Switched to a Hobonichi Cousin Avec | Cozy Journal Chat
Cat Collage Club July '24 | Journal Printables For Cat Lovers
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Cat Collage Club July '24 | Journal Printables For Cat Lovers
Cat Collage Club June '24 | Journal Printables For Cat Lovers
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Cat Collage Club June '24 | Journal Printables For Cat Lovers

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  • @MissMichelsen
    @MissMichelsen 2 години тому

    Precious to watch.🤩

  • @kariballote8953
    @kariballote8953 7 годин тому

    I just finished setting up my very first Media Journal. There I plan to keep tracks of the books I read, movies and shows I’ve watched, songs and albums I’ve been listening too and all that fun stuff. But now I really want to start an artist notebook journal for references and art notes 😭 I already have many journals and you enable me to get more 😂

  • @skyeraedar
    @skyeraedar 11 годин тому

    My journal lineup didn't change persay, but I went from 1 page per day in a standard/TN size notebook to 2 pages on weekdays which is changing my system quite a bit! I will need at least 1 additional notebook before June when I have to decide what I will use for the rest of the year or until next June depending on how things go. I am liking the possibilities the extra space gives me though, so I hope that pans out over the next few months!

  • @JenikasJournals
    @JenikasJournals 18 годин тому

    So beautiful! Thanks for sharing!

  • @b.smithchobette
    @b.smithchobette 2 дні тому

    Maike I love this video - I have a weeks and I'm going to do a test run with some watercolors to see how it holds up.

  • @Arohanui128
    @Arohanui128 3 дні тому

    Love watching ink swatches! Lots of new ones for me. What’s the paper you used?

  • @joannewalker6257
    @joannewalker6257 3 дні тому

    I love your winter light drawing, beautiful ❤

  • @oliviawaters7815
    @oliviawaters7815 5 днів тому

    I wanted to ask where do you generally get your patterned paper? And do you print it on a certain kind of paper? It looks so nice!

    • @MaikeOatley
      @MaikeOatley 4 дні тому

      Some patterned papers are from leftover Scrapbooking pads, but most of them these days are probably from Erin Ware printables from her Patreon (there's a link in my description, if you're interested). I mostly print on sticker paper by onlinelabels.com, or copy paper called HP Premium32. I also have a video on my channel where I showcase a couple different printer papers, if you're interested.

  • @oliviawaters7815
    @oliviawaters7815 5 днів тому

    Are the cats in the window stickers part of your cat collage club? I love them so much! Have to get my hands on them

    • @MaikeOatley
      @MaikeOatley 4 дні тому

      Yes, they were in the collection from March 2024. They are currently not available, but I am working on opening up a shop for past collage sheets. I am hoping to have that up and ready in sometime in February ☺️

  • @oliviawaters7815
    @oliviawaters7815 5 днів тому

    Your videos always inspire me! I’ve been using a little moleskin daily for a summary & some deco which I’ve been consistent with so far. But I wanted to do a little more, where to put ephemera, vision boards, random entries etc. I’ve always loved hobonichi weeks size but not the layout, so I’m going to try the memo pad that’s the same size! And only 40 pages so I can stick in a lot of bulky things

    • @MaikeOatley
      @MaikeOatley 4 дні тому

      Aw, thank you! I am glad you find my videos inspiring! That's a good idea to just use the memo pad! It's such a cute size. And yay for being able to stick in a lot of bulky stuff! That really is an advantage with slimmer notebooks and booklets.

  • @b.2194
    @b.2194 5 днів тому

    I ´m sorry for your loss - our pets are family❤

    • @MaikeOatley
      @MaikeOatley 5 днів тому

      Thank you ❤️‍🩹 They truly are!

  • @Feenwerk
    @Feenwerk 5 днів тому

    Thank you so much for sharing your journal with us. I always love to see your journal entries and your art. I would love to support you on patreon. Maybe you can create the cat club digital? This would be great for your international "fans". I also found the old nyota series on amazon finally. Yeay. Maybe I´m hugely inspired to have one for my own ^^

  • @oliviawaters7815
    @oliviawaters7815 5 днів тому

    Love you videos as always, I have a few to catch up on! Your commentary is always to refreshing and calming, and your whimsical and sweet journaling style inspires me to do my own journaling! Im not very consistent, so this year I’m doing a page a day (of what I did) in my little moleskin daily, and decorating with sticker or two. It’s been great so far! Very quick and not overwhelming, and I like to match the stickers to what I did so far. I’m thinking if I’m consistent most of this year, I’ll get a hobonichi weeks for next year for planning for uni. And decorating it like you do! Happy new year🫶🏻

    • @MaikeOatley
      @MaikeOatley 4 дні тому

      Thank you so much for your kind comment! It's encouraging to hear that my videos feel calming and inspiring ☺️ The little moleskines are so cute! I like their layout a lot! I think what you're doing is such a good approach - starting out with something small to build up the routine. A very happy new year to you too!

  • @suzistinydesk
    @suzistinydesk 6 днів тому

    maike! all of them are too cute! the lil scenes are such a good idea! :)

    • @MaikeOatley
      @MaikeOatley 5 днів тому

      Aw thank you so much Suzi 💖 They were a lot of fun to draw and I already have ideas for more ☺️

  • @adrislogs
    @adrislogs 6 днів тому

    I’m so sorry to hear about the passing of your family dog. Your pages look lovely as always-I love your handwriting! I wish I could sit next to you and learn how to do it. ✨

    • @MaikeOatley
      @MaikeOatley 4 дні тому

      Thank you, Adris ❤️‍🩹 And that's so kind of you! If we'd get together, I'd definitely have you show me some of your wonderful lettering styles! Really admire your titles ☺️

  • @cerealnana
    @cerealnana 7 днів тому

    I really love your journal pages!

    • @MaikeOatley
      @MaikeOatley 5 днів тому

      Thank you Shawna ☺️ That's encouraging to hear!

  • @dee.lullae
    @dee.lullae 7 днів тому

    This month's printables are so cute! I mean, they ALWAYS are, but it's so exciting to see what you come up with every time ☺ I'm really glad for the music ones as it's something very present in my day to day, so I know I'm going to make good use of them 🎶 And I'm also SO happy about the little scenes, they are the cutest and will definitely be very useful too 🥰 Can't wait to print them and play with them in my journals ✨

    • @MaikeOatley
      @MaikeOatley 4 дні тому

      Aw thank you so much for your sweet comment! I'm so glad that these resonate with you and that you're excited to be using them! I had a lot of fun illustrating the little scenes, so I am sure there's gonna be more of that or something similar in upcoming months ☺️

  • @Cassafrass972
    @Cassafrass972 7 днів тому

    Your journal is beautiful and really inspires me to be braver with the materials I try. Your watercolors are so lovely. ❤

    • @MaikeOatley
      @MaikeOatley 5 днів тому

      Thank you so much for your kind comment! Happy to hear that you found inspiration in this video. It sometimes helps me to remember that I can always cover something up, if an experiment goes sideways ☺️

  • @gumush576
    @gumush576 7 днів тому

    Beautiful spreads! I love seeing the highlights of each day or what was most notable <3 I also have dedicated spreads talking me out of cute purchases 😭 I think it's a good way to get it out of my system! My hobonichi has also, unfortunately, had pretty bad quality. I like to use markers in my journal and I've yet to have a page without bleed through 😥but I'm also just taking it in stride! Thank you for sharing~

    • @MaikeOatley
      @MaikeOatley 4 дні тому

      Thanks so much for your comment, I'm glad you enjoyed the video! I have noticed for myself that sometimes it's enough to appreciate cute things or beautiful things and acknowledge that I am drawn to them, but that it doesn't always mean that I have to purchase them. I'm sorry to hear that you've had issues with bleed through, that's so frustrating!

    • @gumush576
      @gumush576 4 дні тому

      @@MaikeOatley Definitely! I find the strong feeling of wanting sometimes goes away too once I've acknowledged them! And it really is frustrating, especially since it's my first hobonichi 😭 but I've tried to take it as a challenge in layouts (and your videos are a great inspiration for that <3)! I look forward to seeing more :)

  • @deerseoks
    @deerseoks 7 днів тому

    not me cutting up your kitties while watching this! i really loved the idea of shops and day to day scenes ^^

    • @MaikeOatley
      @MaikeOatley 5 днів тому

      Aw that's so precious! And so glad that you like the collection ☺️

  • @TerriBethPlans
    @TerriBethPlans 7 днів тому

    Always love to see your very charming pages! Loved the doctor's office drawing, the foot that fell asleep sequence (hehee), and the winter light on the tree. I hope you will love Charlotte's Web!

    • @MaikeOatley
      @MaikeOatley 5 днів тому

      You're always so kind, Terri 💖 I really appreciate you! I started Charlotte's Web two days ago and was immediately surprised to learn that the girl's name is Fern, not Charlotte :D

  • @TerriBethPlans
    @TerriBethPlans 7 днів тому

    The shops are so fun! I love them, and I think both styles will have their use. 💚 Also, thank you so much for putting the older months up for sale! I kept reminding myself to download everything before the start of the year, but I do not listen to reminders, Maike! 😁

    • @MaikeOatley
      @MaikeOatley 5 днів тому

      Always makes me happy to hear that you like the new sheets 💖

  • @KiksterStar
    @KiksterStar 7 днів тому

    What a beautiful way to honor your family pet. I am so sorry for your loss; they truly are family.

    • @MaikeOatley
      @MaikeOatley 5 днів тому

      Thank you ❤️‍🩹 Yes they truly are! I might just end up sprinkling photos of her all throughout my upcoming pages, or in the front of my journal to have her close by.

  • @thejournaldiaries
    @thejournaldiaries 7 днів тому

    Oh I loved seeing your pages so much and it looks so warm and cosy too. I loved the layouts you did in your pages too ❤❤

    • @MaikeOatley
      @MaikeOatley 7 днів тому

      Thank you Stephanie, you're always so kind 💖 I would have never thought that I would enjoy A5 pages so much, yet here we are ☺️

  • @Closetohope2023
    @Closetohope2023 7 днів тому

    I really enjoyed this video. I watched it when i decorated my planner. You should definitely do this every month 😊

    • @MaikeOatley
      @MaikeOatley 7 днів тому

      So glad I was able to keep you company ☺️ I am hoping to! I am very determined to have the entire year in this one journal ☺️ Thanks so much for watching and leaving a sweet comment!

  • @SheilaLandry
    @SheilaLandry 7 днів тому

    I would love to see more 'uncolored' sheets so we can color them ourselves. That would bring another dimension to the collections. Also - is there a way to buy the past months (like Oct 2024)? I don't know if you offer them on their own. Thanks so much. :)

    • @MaikeOatley
      @MaikeOatley 7 днів тому

      I'd be happy to include more 'uncolored' sheets ☺️ I am in the process of setting up a shop where I will offer the older collage sheets and I am hoping to have that all ready to go sometime in February ☺️

    • @Wholelatteplans
      @Wholelatteplans 7 днів тому

      I loveeee these!!! The scenes are sooo cool!! I also love the “every day “ kitties and the ones that are expressing emotions and always love the decorating elements like flowers and hearts!!!

  • @perevision
    @perevision 8 днів тому

    They’re all so sweet!!! I miss my Discman but especially my iPod, the scroll wheel was wonderful and I even had a skin for it by one of my favourite illustrators. I miss having buttons for my music. Love the shopping montage and I adore the tiny kitties too - they make me wonder what their story is. I spent a couple of weeks in December downloading everything so I’ve been mixing and matching the archive which is fun. Thanks for another great month!

    • @MaikeOatley
      @MaikeOatley 7 днів тому

      Thank you so much, Mahala! You're always so kind to me 💖 Yes the scroll wheel was so satisfying to use! However invented that was a genius. And glad you are having fun with all the older collections as well ☺️ I feel like I should revisit and reprint some of them myself.

    • @sEaSoNaLMiLk
      @sEaSoNaLMiLk 7 днів тому

      Amen on missing buttons! Just in general! Who decided touch screen is easier or better?? Give me my buttons and knobs 😭

    • @MaikeOatley
      @MaikeOatley 6 днів тому

      @@sEaSoNaLMiLk I know! So much more satisfying! I’m all for tactility!

  • @b.smithchobette
    @b.smithchobette 8 днів тому

    So cute!! Finally hopped onto the cat collage club bandwagon - I love these cute illustrations Maike <3

    • @MaikeOatley
      @MaikeOatley 7 днів тому

      Thank you so much Bailey for subscribing, really appreciate it! And I am so glad you like this month's collection ☺️

  • @Closetohope2023
    @Closetohope2023 8 днів тому

    0:58 looks incredible.❤ It seems like every shop has different story. So cute 🥰

    • @MaikeOatley
      @MaikeOatley 7 днів тому

      Aw thank you! Glad you like them. Yes, I would want to visit all of those places ☺️

  • @plan2create
    @plan2create 10 днів тому

    So happy to have discovered you! I absolutely love your creations! Sad I missed out on all the previous but here now! 😂

    • @MaikeOatley
      @MaikeOatley 8 днів тому

      Thank you for joining and for your sweet comment! Really appreciate it ☺️

  • @ZPD-doo-DAH
    @ZPD-doo-DAH 13 днів тому

    Love your entire collection of samples! They look beautiful all together!!! It's difficult to select a favorite. BTW, "ume" sounds like "ooh-may/meh". "Cha" means "tea".

    • @MaikeOatley
      @MaikeOatley 8 днів тому

      Yes that was quite a pleasing surprise how well all these colors went together ☺️ And thank you for the pronounciation and translation pointers!

  • @BookishMandy
    @BookishMandy 13 днів тому

    This was wonderful!! You have to try sketching with the really fun shading inks - they have become some of my favorites to sketch with. It can be so interesting. I’m such a sucker for watercolors too. I actually have Ume Murasaki inked right now and am looking at Lullaby for February. It fits really well with my color scheme. It’s so fun finding another fountain pen lover and artist! Glad you found me too. 💜

    • @MaikeOatley
      @MaikeOatley 8 днів тому

      Hi Mandy! Yes, I love all your videos so much, especially if it involves a glimpse into your sketchbook ☺️ Thats interestings - so you don't find the shading distracting when drawing?

  • @Penfilled
    @Penfilled 13 днів тому

    I love a red ink or 'red adjacent'. I have the purple Murasaki. Interesting to see the red version.

    • @MaikeOatley
      @MaikeOatley 8 днів тому

      It's a real chameleon ink, depending on the paper and the lighting scenario! I like how much character it has.

    • @Penfilled
      @Penfilled 8 днів тому

      @@MaikeOatley I will try to get a sample.

  • @FountainPenNews
    @FountainPenNews 13 днів тому

    Wanna know a secret? Diamine makes akkerman inks. But the bottle is really what puts them over the top!

    • @Penfilled
      @Penfilled 13 днів тому

      😳

    • @MaikeOatley
      @MaikeOatley 8 днів тому

      Oooh I didn't know that, thanks for sharing! I wanna learn more about that.

  • @sushanart
    @sushanart 13 днів тому

    😇🩵🙏🙌

  • @autisticbucky
    @autisticbucky 14 днів тому

    this is such a lovely collection of colours!! ty for sharing! 💕

    • @MaikeOatley
      @MaikeOatley 8 днів тому

      Glad you enjoyed the video ☺️

  • @HandmadebyLorelei
    @HandmadebyLorelei 14 днів тому

    Hi Maike! Love this video! I love all of these- and yep had to order some of these samples for myself- kirisame ♥️ ume Murasaki♥️ and the colorverse- I just ordered a bottle. I hope I like it. The color is pretty - but I too usually don't like watery inks.

    • @MaikeOatley
      @MaikeOatley 8 днів тому

      Hi Lorelei! So glad you enjoyed the video ☺️ Oh wow you are a brave one! Let me know how the colorverse works out for you!

  • @b.smithchobette
    @b.smithchobette 14 днів тому

    Oh that's a good contender for a pencil gray! I'm going to try this with my octopus write/draw ink - grey meerkat.

    • @MaikeOatley
      @MaikeOatley 8 днів тому

      It's quite the convincing combo! I have this one snippet I wrote with it in my Hobonichi Cousin and I keep thinking that I wrote it in pencil (which I never write with pencil in there and it somehow confuses me every time).

  • @tortagialla
    @tortagialla 14 днів тому

    Lovely to see the new inks and hear your thoughts. No worries about the chaos which really is just authentic because I’m all over the place when I swatch inks. It’s fun but i could never talk at the same time! So I have the diamine Inkvent calendar and I find the more I revisit the ink colors the more my opinion changes. 😅

    • @MaikeOatley
      @MaikeOatley 8 днів тому

      Haha I'm glad you didn't mind the chaos ☺️ I might go back to swatching with my brush next time. It doesn't show all the nuances as well, but it is much easier. Oh that's interesting. In what way does your opinion change, if you don't mind me asking? Do you find that you like inks you didn't like before?

    • @tortagialla
      @tortagialla 8 днів тому

      @ Yes, sometimes an ink can grow on me! Diamine lullaby seemed boring at first but now it’s a lovely color I actually use!

  • @Wholelatteplans
    @Wholelatteplans 14 днів тому

    I love that akkerman purple!! I love Lullaby too but I’ve yet to find a good pen pair for it. So fun watching this, thank you!!

    • @MaikeOatley
      @MaikeOatley 8 днів тому

      It's a really nice purple, very royal, if you know what I mean ☺️ I haven't tried the Lullaby in any of my pens yet - is it tricky because it gets too light?

  • @kariballote8953
    @kariballote8953 14 днів тому

    I really love your videos Maike. You inspire me to make my own as I am also an illustrator with a passion for stationery and fountain pens. Do you have any tips for someone who wants to start making videos like yours?

    • @MaikeOatley
      @MaikeOatley 8 днів тому

      Oh wow, that's great! And that makes me so happy to hear! Let's see... I think I found it helpful to give myself permission to like what I like. Sharing things such as my love for cute dolls and the color palettes and cute drawings have led to the most genuine connections with people. And with anything on social media: it can take time, so be patient and gracious with yourself ☺️ Let me know if this helps or if I can help in any other way ☺️

  • @KuntidasJournals
    @KuntidasJournals 15 днів тому

    Very pretty i love it <3

  • @LittleCocoStudio
    @LittleCocoStudio 19 днів тому

    Thank you for sharing this cheerful video! It was really relaxing to watch you bring your pages to life with your watercolours. I haven’t tried watercolour in my hobonichi cousin, yet. After seeing this, I would like to try. If not in my cousin, since that’s mainly for work, then maybe my A6! Thank you for the inspiration!

    • @MaikeOatley
      @MaikeOatley 8 днів тому

      So glad you found the video cheerful and relaxing ☺️ If you end up trying it in your A6 and wouldn't mind sharing, I'd love to hear about your experience! I know the paper can be so different from book to book and I do think overall I got lucky with mine.

  • @Sadcherrysoda
    @Sadcherrysoda 19 днів тому

    I love the idea of using an envelope for a pocket! Definitely will try it!

    • @MaikeOatley
      @MaikeOatley 19 днів тому

      It could be so fun to play around with different colored envelopes or envelopes made with patterned paper ☺️

  • @StudioSam
    @StudioSam 20 днів тому

    Oh I just love your little big eyed doll at the beginning! Is she a PopMart?

    • @MaikeOatley
      @MaikeOatley 19 днів тому

      She's darling, isn't she. Yes, she's a PopMart. I think the series is called Nyota's Fluffy Life. They just came out with a new series with that same character called "Growing Up Your Way" and it looks absolutely charming.

    • @StudioSam
      @StudioSam 19 днів тому

      @ thank you! 😍

  • @TerriBethPlans
    @TerriBethPlans 20 днів тому

    Not a paint-related comment, but I used to be able to easily reposition stickers and washi in my Hobonichi planners, but the new paper does NOT want to let them go. ☹️

    • @MaikeOatley
      @MaikeOatley 19 днів тому

      Ah yes, I have noticed that too. Such a bummer!

  • @krakentowa8727
    @krakentowa8727 20 днів тому

    Love how watercolours make the paper crinkle.

    • @MaikeOatley
      @MaikeOatley 19 днів тому

      It's a very satisfying sound for sure ☺️

  • @ThisIsMeMorgan
    @ThisIsMeMorgan 20 днів тому

    I was just thinking about this the other day, but was nervous to try for the reasons you listed! Thanks for trying it!

    • @MaikeOatley
      @MaikeOatley 19 днів тому

      The paper this year is so unpredictable! I wouldn't be surprised if other people have less luck with watercolor in their books. I was going to switch to more markers to avoid fluffing up my book too much, but they definitely bleed quite quickly 🫣

  • @stacys8019
    @stacys8019 20 днів тому

    Watercolors have worked perfectly for me. All my markers bleed except Faber Castell. 😭

    • @MaikeOatley
      @MaikeOatley 18 днів тому

      Yeah I’m a bit surprised that watercolor seems more reliable than markers. I was actually gonna get more markers, but now I’m glad I didn’t 😬

  • @marieburkhe8139
    @marieburkhe8139 21 день тому

    The paper in Sterling Ink planners is different this year too. But I’ll be applying your philosophy of making it work. 😊

    • @MaikeOatley
      @MaikeOatley 18 днів тому

      With having switched journals so much last year, I’m determined to stay in it, despite it not being perfect. I might do something different next year though.