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The Journaling Potato
Приєднався 12 бер 2023
Hello it's PJ - thanks for stopping by!
Please enjoy a monogamous Traveler's Notebook user of 10 years try a Hobonichi journal and promptly forgetting how to use a planner all together and getting addicted to stickers, washi and other important indispensable stationery knick knacks! Hope you enjoy listening to me overthink and overanalyse.
Please enjoy a monogamous Traveler's Notebook user of 10 years try a Hobonichi journal and promptly forgetting how to use a planner all together and getting addicted to stickers, washi and other important indispensable stationery knick knacks! Hope you enjoy listening to me overthink and overanalyse.
✨How to make a beaded spine-charm for your journal with letter beads✨
Due to popular demand (thank you so much for the love), here is a video in which I talk you through how I make my spine-charms.
I’m using 1.5mm covered elastic which you can easily get online or from haberdashery shops. You can totally use transparent non-covered elastic, too. I think the fabric-like texture is a nice detail though and it adds to its durability. At the same time non-covered elastic may be more "invisible" and have less bulk. Have fun experimenting with different combos!
The beads are from TK Maxx and Solstrene Grene.
I hope you enjoy this video. Any questions leave me a comment and I’ll try and help!
Thank you for watching and happy beading! 😁
PJ 🫰
+ I’m also on Instagram @thejournalingpotato - if you want to come find me there! +
My friend Roxana can be found @appletree.valley on here and @a.company.of.notes on insta (@din.valea.merilor is her business account)
I’m using 1.5mm covered elastic which you can easily get online or from haberdashery shops. You can totally use transparent non-covered elastic, too. I think the fabric-like texture is a nice detail though and it adds to its durability. At the same time non-covered elastic may be more "invisible" and have less bulk. Have fun experimenting with different combos!
The beads are from TK Maxx and Solstrene Grene.
I hope you enjoy this video. Any questions leave me a comment and I’ll try and help!
Thank you for watching and happy beading! 😁
PJ 🫰
+ I’m also on Instagram @thejournalingpotato - if you want to come find me there! +
My friend Roxana can be found @appletree.valley on here and @a.company.of.notes on insta (@din.valea.merilor is her business account)
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Hobonichi Techo 2025 unboxing - yay!
Переглядів 8 тис.2 місяці тому
I couldn’t wait to finish filming so I can start using my A6 Yumi Kitagishi cover - love it! Thank you for watching 😁 and see you soon! PJ 🫰 I’m also on Instagram @thejournalingpotato - if you want to come find me there!
2024 “mid year” flip through of my A6 Hobonichi and passport TN + crazy lucky blind-box magic ^^
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I realised I haven’t done a flip through in ages! So here is one from April-ish to now in both of my journals - it’ll therefore include my NYC stationery fest pages, too. Yay! The last 10 mins of this video is me telling you the story, with a ridiculous amount of “like”s and “omg”s; of how I got to hold one of my holy grail Popmart blind-box figures in my hands. It’s crazy - I’m still so wow-ed...
2025 journal setup chit chat video - Hobonichi Hon A5, Take A Note Slim + Traveler’s Blackwing cover
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I feel I’ve finally nailed my set up for next year and got my journal shopping list for when the Hobonichi website goes like in a couple of days! It was helpful for me to talk my decisions through out loud and I think they make good sense? I hope you enjoyed this video. Let me know your (current 😜) journal plans for 2025! Thank you for watching and see you soon! PJ 🫰 I’m also on Instagram @thej...
NYC Yoseka Stationery Fest Haul 2024 - all the things I wanted and plenty stuff not on the list
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Welcome to my Stationery Fest haul video!! Sorry it took me so long 🫠 I cannot believe it either, but Bronte (bronteplans_) and I went to New York two weeks ago to visit Yoseka Stationery in Greenpoint and to attend their first festival! It’s been the best experience. I met so many likeminded and very kind people. I got given a bracelet made by Dez (dez.bujo), had dinner with Megan (petite_gloo...
Traveler's Company x Blackwing collaboration items UNBOXING - whoop!
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Hello! A quick unboxing video or the new Traveler’s Company x Blacking collab items! I’ve been waiting to film a video for this since these items arrived weeks ago - will I like them?? Short answer: yes! BUT... there are a couple of small issues. I hope you enjoy the video and it’s helping you decide if you want this set or not! Thanks for watching! PJ 🫰 I’m also on Instagram @thejournalingpota...
Cover setup of A6 JulyDec Hobonichi Avec + tutorial for customising a MD Paper clear cover for it
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Hello everyone, Omg - long time no video, no chat! How have you been?!!! I’m out of my social media hibernation after a few months of intense studying for a couple of exams. I just got my results letter and I passed - what a relief!!! This is also why I’m finally uploading this video which I filmed on a day of study-slump weeks ago but didn’t have the energy to edit until now (... that I know I...
My journaling and stationery faves of 1st half of 2024 + plans and no spends for the next half
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Hello everyone, Thanks for being here - I hope you’re well! This week I decided to film a video taking stock of (some*) items that I’ve purchased so far this year. And having think-out-loud-moments of analysing why I have waves of guilt after buying journaling items. I wanted to talk a bit more about my fave items but ended up really focused on how I can find a healthier relationship with my co...
April flip through Hobonichi A6 Avec + passport TN - cutting the pages + planner magnet comparison
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My April flip-through is finally here! Skip to 33:20 for flip-through, if you want to skip the washi and planner magnet chit-chat. I’m so excited to show you my Hobonichi Avec pages because I’ve finally started to cut into them and giving them the "PotatoTreatment" 😜 haha. I love how they’ve turned out and I’m having a great time “creating” the pages. It’s been really the thing that’s been miss...
Part unboxing video for limited edition Tokyo TN, part buyer's remorse soul searching mission
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Ah, this unboxing video hasn’t turned out as joyous as it should have 😬 I was “overwhelmed” by guilt/buyer’s remorse at the end of the video. And I basically couldn’t wait to finish filming. There’s plenty of noise in the journaling community about overconsumption and the never ending releases of pretty things, FOMO, too many stickers… etc. I’m aware that filming unboxing videos - heck just cre...
Unboxing video: new pen + bespoke leather cover for Hobonichi A6 Avec - yay!
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First unboxing video! New Pen Day - Estie Winter White Needlepoint nib New Journal Cover Day ;) I’m so happy with this leather cover! I was pretty nervous about it and worried I’d hate it or find fault in it somehow - I’m picky, but I love it! Hope this is a fun video for you to watch. I loooove unboxing and haul videos myself so would love to make some more if you found this one alright! Any q...
March flip-through of Hobonichi A6 Avec and Traveler's Notebook Passport - which one should I keep?!
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Hello hello, my March flip-through is here! I’m still going round in circles trying to figure out if I can just have one planner and if so: WHICH ONE do I let go of?? It’s the battles between format of course (which I think I know an answer for) and another one of “individuality”. Please let me know if I’m delusional in thinking that the way I customise my TN is quite different to what’s out th...
Hobonichi A6 Avec monthly grid - decorate with me!
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This is my first attempt at a “decorate with me” video. These type of planner videos are one of my faves to watch when I’m catching up in my journals. So I thought it’s only right I should try and film one to reciprocate the joy those videos have given me. As expected it was a little stressful, haha. I’m such an overthinker when it comes to decorating pages that this video could have become hou...
February flip through of my journal setup - Hobonichi A6 Avec and Traveler’s Notebook Passport
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Really excited to share this flip through with you all! I love the setup but… equally itching to make changes again, maybe? Ah! I start by comparing how my journal pages look in my A5 and A6 Avecs. Which do you like better? Then a peek into my passport Traveler’s Notebook - how it’s laid out and how differently I use it to my Hobonichi. Also doing a show and tell of my covers and accessories us...
Swatching blue inks: Sailor, Diamine Inkvent, Wearingeul and dip pen chat: Kakimori, MD Paper etc.
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This is a chatty ink swatching and dip pen video. At the end of the video I’m showing you how I make dot stickers to use in my journals to match with the inks I’m writing with. There are some chaotic parts of the video; I wasn’t able to edit those away completely... With hindsight, I’ve decided to swatch my other inks off camera, haha. Let me know what you think of the sound - I've used a new m...
Decorate my A6 Hobonichi Avec cover with me!
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Decorate my A6 Hobonichi Avec cover with me!
Sorting through my journaling sticker collection
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Sorting through my journaling sticker collection
2024 Journal Setup - Hobonichi Avec Traveler's Notebook Passport - The Journaling Potato
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2024 Journal Setup - Hobonichi Avec Traveler's Notebook Passport - The Journaling Potato
❤ little poop 😂❤❤❤ so cute 😊❤❤❤
I ordered the A6 Yumi Kitagishi cover too, after watching your video I am so excited! Can’t wait for it to be delivered!
This is a very cute journal decoration, makes me want to dig out my age-old letter beads. 😄 For the Weeks you could also string the elastic trough the hollow of the spine to make the elastic and join completely hidden, but that would mean that you can't take the beads off without cutting the string.
ahh thanks for the shoutout 🙈💕 i love how cosy your new setup is!! and this was so clear, and you've rly perfected every lil detail, tysm for sharing everything 🫶 i kinda feel like i could make one now 👀 though i *struggled* just stringing those lil vegetables, i fear it may be too much for me 😂 (luckily my 2025 spine charm seems to be secured :)) ❤)
so wild how different inks look next to each other haha, i'd almost say sesame oil is one of my cooler-toned browns! Lovely haul, I really hope they do another fest next year!
Lovely haul!! I went for Paddington ❤💙🐻🍊 Just recently came across your channel and IG. I’m going to enjoy going back and watch all your previous videos. I love your charms! 💖✨
Would love to hear more about your charms and what you used! I have too many beads and want to make some planner charms!
Lovely haul :) I got the yumi a6 cover its too pretty not too. My unboxing is up on my channel if interested xx❤
Oh! I shall add it to my watchlist for this evening's journal time! I'm subscribed to your channel, just very behind watching everyone's videos, hehe. Happy to be in the Yumi club with you!
love your choices! i am kind of regretting not getting that a5 cover now but i’m happy with my choices! thank you for sharing! love the blind box at the end ❤
I think they are likely to restock the Yumis given the popularity of them. So... if you're still wondering in a few months' time 👀, hehe.
@@thejournalingpotato That’s good to know!! Thank you!
such a gorgeous haul, and I love what you've said about the one book as an encyclopedic document of the year! 😍 the more I've seen the Yumi covers the more I fall in love with all the beautiful and thoughtful details 💖 also, the little mystery box poos are so adorable! 😆
Hehe, I'm glad you enjoyed the blind box - more justification for me to buy more: "The people of YT want to see them!" 😜
I saw some posts about inconsistencies with the Hobonichi paper for fountain pens - did you do a pen test on any of your 2025 Hobonichis?
Hello! I've just done a very quick, highly non scientific one, and couldn't spot a great deal of difference. I'll post a few photos the test on my instagram!
@@thejournalingpotato thank you!
What is the difference between the Hon and the Cousin?
HON just has a hardbook cover. Same contents inside.
To add to what @charnguyen22 said: This particular "Paper Series Black Gingham" is more of a soft cover. It has the same dimensions like the Cousin, because the cover edges are cut flush with the pages. The hardback-Hons have covers that protrude over the actual pages and the cover material is wrapped around the hard cover. And therefore the width and height is larger than that of the Cousin/Paper Series Hon. Be careful though, some of the photos on the Hobonichi site for my Black Gingham actually show the hardback-Hons.
That poo 💩 set is hilarious 😂 didn’t expect that
The bums on them... ahaha!
So so pretty. Thanks for sharing.
Thank you for watching and commenting!!
Love Yumi Kitagishi: A5 cover last year, all 3 pencil boards this year ✨ TFS & Happy Hobonichi season 📚
Whoop yes!! I do regret now that I didn't get the Yumi covers for 2024... But I'm ok with that. Maybe one day I can pick one up pre-loved for a reasonable price.
this is such a lovely little haul! i looove Yumi Kitagishi’s art style, but as i only use a weeks i got the pencil board instead of the covers. thanks so much for sharing PJ! 💛
Oh yes! I'm trying to be responsible or else I'd have gotten all the pencil boards, they are all too great!! Thank you Bucky!!
What a cute haul! I love everything you got 😊
Thank you so much!! Thanks for stopping by!
21:37 😂 okay right…
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Hii,Can i buy these in november or do they sell out?
I think and from what I hear others are saying..., Hobonichi is likely to restock the Yumi covers - they've just been so popular I don't see how they can not restock. I don't know at what time they'll restock though. The actual Hon I'm sure will remain in stock continuously for a while.
I got the same deco rush! I agree yumi kitagashi design is pretty~ i got the Yumi K weeks 😃 cute haul! Thanks for sharing!
Thanks for commenting! I need to practice using the tape, lol. Do you have a trick to making it not pucker or skip?
Love everything you got obviously hehe and omg you're so right Pepsi is in front of the A6 Yumi!!
Exactly! It's Pepsi endorsed.
The "discoloration" is due to light. Over time, undied leather changes color as a reaction to UV rays, humidity, etc. Now this reaction varies from one piece of leather to the next because they're from different body parts or animals, but also because the light and those other factors hit them differently. Most of my undyed covers display this variety, which is just part of their beauty. Hope this helps.
Oh I haven't thought about UV damages. You're right that the sun can definitely cause discolourations... But in this case I think the lining is also a dyed leather, same as the yellow outer. I rarely have this cover open and if it was sun damage shouldn't the bit that's discoloured in my cover remain unaffected because I had a sticker there the whole time? I'm still going with the theory of oils from my fingers. It's not a huge deal as I still love the cover and I can just continue to cover the area with a sticker, hehe. Thank you for sharing your experiences with me though!
Hello! Definitely agree with a lot of what you are saying here! Please could I ask what you are storing your PET tapes in? I think if I could see my samples in the way you have them stored I would use them a lot more!
Hello! I have two holders I store PET tapes in. One is a Muji plastic business card holder - I take one loop of PET take and cut them shorter so they fit in the slots. I like this one as I find it more portable. And I also keep sticker flakes and other bits in. The other one is a larger A5-ish sized plastic folder from AliExp that has 2 broad vertical sections per sleeve. In there I can leave the loop sections much longer and I only use it for PET tapes or washi tapes. I definitely use the items more that I see, hehe. Hope this helps!
Love, love, love the story of the lady who was determined to find you the Ghost! Such confidence too! On another note - the discolouration inside your journal cover - is it worth trying one of those white 'magic' eraser sponge thingies, in case it's just surface? Do you know the sponges I mean?
The lady was a pro for sure!! 😂 I know which ones you mean. But I think the leather surface is going to get damaged by the abrasiveness of the sponges... I think I'm happy just to live with it. I can use a sticker to cover up that discoloured bit and hope there won't be more areas going funny in colour, haha.
I love seeing your choices! Also love the little bag with the figurine in it! The lighting of your setup is lovely ❤
Thank you so much! 🫰
I love your channel name 😂 so relatable … I’ve changed my plan for my plan a zillion times already
"Changed my plan for my plan..." - glorious! I love that!
My first time buying hobonichi stuff and I got totally overwhelmed with overthinking things... I wish I saw this earlier, it was calming, I could have planned things better lol. Thanks for sharing your process !
Ah thanks for this lovely comment. I think for us journaling nerds it's hard not to get infected by everyone else's excitement about their journals. I keep changing my mind every day because I see others using this or that journal in such great ways I want to try too. But I'm learning to stay strong and "true" to myself so I don't end up buying everything available. So maybe don't listen to what I'm saying, ahaha 😜
Spontaneous video deserves a spontaneous follow.
Ahh, thank you!! 🥹
My head has also been turned by the take a note biweekly thzt Barbara showed us, I hope there are enough! Although I'm torn between that and a weeks, and i cannot decide
Sorry this is a late reply. But if you preorder then you won't have to worry. If you want to wait, then you perhaps have to be on the button because she said she won't have much stock. Also, the bi-weekly cover is available for preorder too which made me very happy! I was worried I had to find a clear cover from somewhere that fits...
For me I’m gonna either stick with the TAN A5 next year or just my grid B6. Experimenting with pocket size but it’s too small to be my main journal.
The TAN A5 looks gorgeous! A passport TN used to be enough for me but not anymore, haha.
I love hearing your thought process on what you’re getting next year! ❤
Ah thank you Dez!!
I agree about the hobonichi covers. However much I might like a design, I know I would find it unbearable a few months down the line. I made the switch from the weeks (the planner i thought i just couldn't live without) to standard TN (sterling ink N1) and I am so happy! I loved being able to use my travelers company covers!
I mean... every time you'd show your N1 on your instagram I was having FOMO!! 😂
Oh i had no idea about the take a note slim biweek planner! That might be perfect for my work planner
I think it's a great little journal! I'm really looking forward to setting that one up! Hope it works for you if you go for it!
Love seeing your choices❤ I have the a5 hon black gingham for this year and it does fit into a cover yes. I had to swap out of mine when it came to April as it got too chunky and I just couldn't deal with writing on it anymore so I got an Avec in the end. I do love the hon black gingham and the look of it is lovely but it wasn't for mt needs. If you stick alot in your books it will get chunky/fluffy so depends what you like. Xxx
😬 I do keep second guessing myself, especially because I like the idea of two differently decorated covers of the actual journals anyways; if I should've stuck with the Avec. We'll see, I'll report back this time next year ahaha.
@@thejournalingpotato I would just ignore me anyways as I got the black gingham for next year 😆 I thought as I am not adding so much stuff in it and keeping seperate journal for photos then it may work out. Do what works for you :) xx
I felt the exact same around the green cover with all the illustrations on it - it's such a charming design but feel like I need to be able to personalise my stationery and for it to match my mood more consistently haha. How special that you got to go to the preview as well, feel like that would be a dream come true :)
I have no idea how I got to go - I still feel pretty special about that! I think lots of us are feeling this pull towards the Yumi covers knowing we're unlikely to use the cover continuously for the whole year. I figured that the price of the cover isn't too expensive, so it's ok to swap out of it mid Feb 😜 Thank you for watching!
I appreciate so much your insight about the Yumi covers for yourself! You articulated exactly what I realise now had been on my mind, as they are gorgeous and I love them, but I know I won't always be able to sustain the mood or energy for them for the whole year, which would prompt me to want to switch covers. I've also been changing my decisions every day, so it is so helpful to hear you articulate your thoughts aloud. thank you for sharing :)
Ahaha, I have been changing my mind every day too - it's hilarious, no! I'm pretty sure I'll be switching my covers a lot throughout the year and I'm ok with that. It'll be an exciting experiment how well or not I'll cope with the chooonk of the Hon... 😬 Thank you for watching!
I wasn’t mad about the cooler temperature either 😉 Great video ✨ Happy Hobonichi season 📚
Happy Hobonichi season to you too! Any thoughts on your setup for 2025 yet?
Ahh such a fun haul! It was lovely meeting you at Stationery Fest ♥️ I’ve loved seeing all the bracelets and charms you all have been making, not even mad my bracelets started a whole thing 😂🫶
It was so great meeting you!! I'm swimming in beads now...
really glad you like the stickers and cards! can't wait to hopefully see you again soon 🤞🏻 and your haul!! 10/10 no notes
Love them, thank you again!! Yes - see you soon!!
The title: 2014>2024*
YES! Thank you for pointing that out!!
You're making me want that TSL x Yoseka tote 🥹 and Pepsi is so cute I hope he loves those toys you got him at TJ Maxx! miss you!!! 🥹
Omg he loves the shiny green Hershey's Kisses, ahaha. Come visit soon! You should definitely get the Yoseka x TSL tote, it' so cute...
All the green items were very appealing. Pepsi is very cute (even if he's disruptive)! I have the same thing about mixing styles/brands and I'm trying to loosen up about it
Loosen up ought to be my mantra for next year all things journaling 😂 Pepsi says thank you for the compliment.
such a nice unboxing! You give such a sweet vibe, instant sub <3
Ah my god, thank you 🥹 I've subscribed back!!
Omg I've never been so obsessed with a limited edition collab !!!! I won't be able to get this out of my head now!!!! That insert cover is EVERYTHING!!! And the Cutest Ever charm!!!!! ❤ Agghh I love love love it all!!!!! Thank you for sharing this beautiful unboxing!!!
Ah thank you so much and sorry for causing the headache of wanting it, hehe 😜
@thejournalingpotato lolol No worries At All! :) It's all so beautiful and perfect!!! 💕 even if I can't get it- Lol, I still absolutely appreciate its beauty!!! 🥰
you can always gift it to someone that will appreciate it! that would be the best gift ever! lol
Yes, gifting is defo a good idea. I had two PanAm blue covers and gifted one of those. That person was just getting into journaling and was talking about travelling so I thought it was a good fit for them. I may save this one to gift... or maybe the Tokyo edition. We'll see 😬
Gosh that vintage blue colour is beautiful 💙!! I notice your copperwist products too - I think their products are stunning and look super high quality.
I love that gentle blue - they picked well. What do you mean by Copperwist products? I googled them and a jewellery brand came up - do you mean them? Sorry if that's a stupid question 😬
This was my first TN. I’m not a fan of the black cover. Hoping to trade for the Tokyo Station (train) standard size.
Oh the Tokyo station one is a fave amongst many TN users I think. Th brown leather is just so good. Thank you for watching! ❤️
I'm not sure I like the notebook, but the pencils and the charm are neat!
Ah, it's a good thing if you don't like the cover - less money spent! Haha, that's often how I see it: phew, I don't like it! Thanks for watching and taking time to comment!
love this cover! blue is usually among my least favourite colours, but this shade is singlehandedly changing my mind about that :)) it would make a great reading journal, if you decide to go down that route! i don't journal while reading either, but i mark pages to go back to or write thoughts in my notes app and use those to fill in my journal sporadically. so glad you've found a use for the tokyo one too, though i appreciated your honest thoughts on it when you were unboxing it.
I definitely want to be better at taking notes when reading. So a reading journal is on the cards for next year! Thank you for watching my videos 🫰
its such a nice cover! i’m glad you enjoyed this more than the tokyo edition. i personally like this edition more as well! thank you for sharing! 💛
Thank you for watching!! I was so happy when I unboxed it!! Phew, haha.