I have been keeping it simple the last couple years. So I just ordered the cousin, a new pencil board [Which I didn't even need because I found one in my stash] and the memo tape roll. Love the idea of the photo album as a sticker holder. Going to dig into my sanrio stash for an ID case for washi samples because that was an awesome idea too. TFS Joy!!!! Miss your vids!
Hi Cass! How's the memo tape roll? Is it the same material as a post it? Or was it more transluscent? I was curious lol. I've been trying to keep it simple too (compared to years past anyway LOL). Gonna try to stick to only 1 journal next year. This year I had too much going on and my brain got overwhelmed.
I haven't received mine yet but I will let you know as soon as I get it. Someone mentioned it being like a post it note but a full tape. Did the regular cousin come with the life book as well? The hobonichi will be my journal and documenting mostly. Probably should have got the avec for that but I just love how chunky the cousin gets by itself. Hope to see some vids though!
A friend gave me his slightly used 2016 Cousin to try out. I like it enough to take the plunge and ordered my first ever Hobonichi, a Cousin with the black and mint cover. I'll probably use the monthly for everything, weekly for work, and daily for personal. Can't wait!
Thank you for sharing! My first order I got the cousin full year and the Hobonichi papers with the Hydrangea cover and Tokyo cover on cover, and pink roll tape. I'm still deciding on which cousin cover I will get later on.
I love it! I'm going to try to cinch in the middle a little, too. Thanks so much, I can work on these and the fleathers for quick and easy projects. Hugs!
Lovely! The Sunflower cover is so cheerful and bright. I've picked up the smaller size for next year for some daily journaling, but I'm still on the fence about getting the Cousin for work. I'd love to see how you use the cousin.
I've been lusting over the sunflower cover for over a year! I'm so excited to bust it out of the box for the new year. I have a really old video on how I use the cousin here - ua-cam.com/video/HiIpH8dpogM/v-deo.html. I pretty much use it the same way with a few changes. I will make an updated version soon as it's the number one requested video. Thanks so much for watching!
Thanks so much for passing on the link. :) I've just gotten a bit stuck in how I use the cousin for work at the moment and feel like I could be utilising it better, so any and all inspiration is great! :D
I got my very first Hobonichi, a Cousin, mostly because of your videos. You inspired me, so much! I ordered the icon and border stamps from Studio l2e, because I loved the way you used them. I got the cover “Thank You,” by the guy who started the whole Kawaii movement. I am having a blast drawing and water coloring in it, and trying to emulate your style on the weekly pages. Someday, maybe I’ll get brave enough to make a video, but I can’t thank you enough for inspiring me to try a Hobonichi!
I love your videos, and I was so excited to see you had a new Hobonichi Haul video! I ordered a Hedgehog Weeks, so I appreciated your video even more. I also ordered an A6 Avec with the Black x Mint Blue cover -- my package is in customs now. Yippee!
YESS the hedgehog weeks is adorable. I no longer use a weeks, but if I did, that would be my pick! I was happy that my brother's girlfriend chose it so I could look at it in person. Enjoy your goodies! Excited for you :)
I love all your videos and am patiently waiting for your next one. Travelers Notebook or Hobonicci, it doesn't matter. I love them all. I can't wait! Um, I mean I am waiting so patiently that you don't even notice me, I bet. Yes, I am that good.
Joy! You're the reason why I got into using a journal and the Hobonichi back when you did your first unboxing video for it. Thank you so much! I don't know what I'd do without my Hobo these days. :) Will you be posting more videos for next year?
Did you check Sunday vs. Sunday when comparing whether or not they removed the color fill in? I know in my Japanese A6, the solid filled in day boxes were only on Saturdays and Sundays....
I've watched all of your videos at least twice. I even bought my first Hobonichi last week because of you - hedgehogs rule! Please come back with more videos :)
What a happy video to set the tone for the weekend! You are the enabler that got Me into the Hobonichi so thank you! Hope you do more Plan with Me videos. Keep inspiring and thanks for reminding Me that every day is a gift--capture it! ^ _ ^
Love the unboxing. ^_^ cant wait for mine to come. I got a A5 hobonichi as well. I was just wondering where did you get your "sticker folio thing" from???
Hi Ann! I got it from Sakuralala, but I believe they sell it on Etsy and Cute things from Japan (cutethingsfromjapan.com/collections/files-storage/products/sticker-sheets-folder). It looks like they're sold out at the moment, but I'm sure other sellers have them.
My first ever hobonici video. I heard of the brand a few weeks ago and have been meaning to google it. The packaging and Life card are amazing. Love the attention to detail. Thanks for sharing!
Oooo thank you for sharing...love box openings of the Hobonichi as well. I going with the A6 size again but this time I am super excited of the collaboration with Steiff so that is the one I purchased. Will not see the bear on front within my Gillio but still had to support my favorite and only bear collection.
I have not heard of Steiff until this launch and it was so interesting to see so many people that grew up with these bears. And that cover is beautiful and it must feel luxurious! So excited for you!
Hi Joy! Thank you for sharing your Hobonichi unboxing. I love your joyful personality and it's always fun to watch your videos. I have a question though, may I know how long did it take for your order to arrive, from the time you ordered and received them? Thank you!
Awe thanks so much Zoe! You're too sweet. I ordered on launch day (Aug 31st my time). They shipped on Sept 5. I received it on Sept 9 (but I wasn't home to sign for it so I had to wait til Sept 11 to pick it up). Hope this helps!
ohaijoy thank you for replying. 😊 They ship fast, and totally unexpected! I'm going on a road trip next week, guess I'll order when I get back then. 😁 Have a lovely weekend!
omg i love it!!! got a sunflower cover with the avec too!!!! and now im patiently waiting for it to arrive! this video was awesome to see it but also torture lol. i found it very hard to justify the cover lol!
Woo hoo sunflower twins!! It was torture last year when it came out. I just didn't have a purpose for it back then. I made the decision to switch from Traveler's Notebook as my journal back to hobonichi for 2018. So when I saw that the sunflower was still available I took it as a sign from the hobonichi gods that it was meant to be LOL. I hope you enjoy it as much as I do!
Hi Rebecca! I got it from Sakuralala, but I believe they sell it on Etsy and Cute things from Japan (cutethingsfromjapan.com/collections/files-storage/products/sticker-sheets-folder). It looks like they're sold out at the moment, but I'm sure other sellers have them.
LOL it was pretty tough to choose this year. I kept going back and forth between Mermaid and Sunflower. Then I saw the pretty A6 covers and considered trying A6 again. *sigh* However, I made my decision and will stick to it!! 🤔
Ohaijoy do you know if anyone translates the quotes for the weekly hobonichi? I’ve got the 2018 weekly and I’m so bummed out that i can’t read the quotes. x
Hi! Question: About 3 years ago you posted a video of the Hiyori printer, you still use it? I read one review that says the prints faces too quick, like couple of months. i think you can give a very good opinion since you have it with you couple of years. Thaks a lot. Ps. I'm so exited too, waiting for my Hobonichi box.
Hi Angelik! I definitely use it :) I do find that it fades in a few months, sadly. I use it to label things temporarily. Luckily, I switch out my home organization systems all the time so I still find a use for mine. Would I buy it again knowing what I know now? Probably not. The machine itself too expensive to fade so quickly.
Ooooo the sunflower cover is so pretty! I always love your videos so much, Joy!! Please do more if you have time ;) Re : hobonichi. I'm a bit delayed and haven't purchased anything from the website yet 😅
Hi Mits :) I love the sunflower cover! I forgot to mention the smell in my video but nothing beats the smell of leather lol. I will definitely try to make more hobonichi videos. I haven't made one other than my haul last year in a long time! 😅
Hi Meghan! I logged into my twitter just to see your picture :) Oh how I miss LOFT! We have some stationery stores here, but it's just not the same caliber as Japan or Asia in general. *sigh*
I love all the goodies!! That sunflower cover is TO DIE FOR 😍 That yellow is seriously the best 😩 I also finally placed my order too! Just the English planner, Raspberry cover, and cover-on-cover from JetPens (it's going to be a very boring haul in comparison lol). Boyfriend is gonna buy the Bird, Flower, Willow cover for me for Christmas 😉
Hi Sabrina! Oooooh the Bird Flower Willow is a pretty one! Love the color combos on that one. Totally would be a contender with the imagine cover if I used an A6. Enjoy your goodies!
I'm excited for all the planner people, it's our time of year to get our new planners and start setting them up for the new year. It's an exciting time :)
Hi mysummertouch :) Yes! I have not changed my planner system really since my last video on my setup. I plan on doing an update before the end of the year, but honestly, I still plan pretty much the same. My journaling has changed this year (I experimented with the TN), but I'm coming back to the hobonichi for 2018.
Looooooved your vid! I'm torn between ditching my spring cousin so I can have the entire 2018 in one planner...but can't justify the waste of pages 😩 But your video is soooo #enablervibes!
I have been keeping it simple the last couple years. So I just ordered the cousin, a new pencil board [Which I didn't even need because I found one in my stash] and the memo tape roll. Love the idea of the photo album as a sticker holder. Going to dig into my sanrio stash for an ID case for washi samples because that was an awesome idea too. TFS Joy!!!! Miss your vids!
Hi Cass! How's the memo tape roll? Is it the same material as a post it? Or was it more transluscent? I was curious lol. I've been trying to keep it simple too (compared to years past anyway LOL). Gonna try to stick to only 1 journal next year. This year I had too much going on and my brain got overwhelmed.
I haven't received mine yet but I will let you know as soon as I get it. Someone mentioned it being like a post it note but a full tape. Did the regular cousin come with the life book as well? The hobonichi will be my journal and documenting mostly. Probably should have got the avec for that but I just love how chunky the cousin gets by itself. Hope to see some vids though!
A friend gave me his slightly used 2016 Cousin to try out. I like it enough to take the plunge and ordered my first ever Hobonichi, a Cousin with the black and mint cover. I'll probably use the monthly for everything, weekly for work, and daily for personal. Can't wait!
Ooooh nice choices! The cousin size is definitely my favorite just because it has everything in one. Excited for you!
Joy. What a great video. I could listen to you all day. Love the yellow cover, it will be so happy to use everyday next year.
Awe thanks so much Elliott :) The cover definitely gives off a happy vibe and I can't wait to use it.
Thank you for sharing! My first order I got the cousin full year and the Hobonichi papers with the Hydrangea cover and Tokyo cover on cover, and pink roll tape. I'm still deciding on which cousin cover I will get later on.
Ooooh nice choices! That hydrangea cover color combo is really pretty! I saw it on rainbowholic's video and loved it. Hope you enjoy your goodies :)
I love it! I'm going to try to cinch in the middle a little, too. Thanks so much, I can work on these and the fleathers for quick and easy projects. Hugs!
Lovely! The Sunflower cover is so cheerful and bright. I've picked up the smaller size for next year for some daily journaling, but I'm still on the fence about getting the Cousin for work. I'd love to see how you use the cousin.
I've been lusting over the sunflower cover for over a year! I'm so excited to bust it out of the box for the new year. I have a really old video on how I use the cousin here - ua-cam.com/video/HiIpH8dpogM/v-deo.html. I pretty much use it the same way with a few changes. I will make an updated version soon as it's the number one requested video. Thanks so much for watching!
Thanks so much for passing on the link. :) I've just gotten a bit stuck in how I use the cousin for work at the moment and feel like I could be utilising it better, so any and all inspiration is great! :D
I am still waiting for my package to come in but now I am so excited to receive it! The sunflower cover is so pretty!
Oooh can't wait for your haul video! It's gonna be tough to wait til next year to use the new cover! It's lovely :)
Awesome haul I'm trying the cousins for the first time yay
Yayyy! Cousin is definitely my favorite size. Enjoy :)
I got my very first Hobonichi, a Cousin, mostly because of your videos. You inspired me, so much! I ordered the icon and border stamps from Studio l2e, because I loved the way you used them. I got the cover “Thank You,” by the guy who started the whole Kawaii movement. I am having a blast drawing and water coloring in it, and trying to emulate your style on the weekly pages. Someday, maybe I’ll get brave enough to make a video, but I can’t thank you enough for inspiring me to try a Hobonichi!
I love your videos, and I was so excited to see you had a new Hobonichi Haul video! I ordered a Hedgehog Weeks, so I appreciated your video even more. I also ordered an A6 Avec with the Black x Mint Blue cover -- my package is in customs now. Yippee!
YESS the hedgehog weeks is adorable. I no longer use a weeks, but if I did, that would be my pick! I was happy that my brother's girlfriend chose it so I could look at it in person. Enjoy your goodies! Excited for you :)
I love all your videos and am patiently waiting for your next one. Travelers Notebook or Hobonicci, it doesn't matter. I love them all. I can't wait! Um, I mean I am waiting so patiently that you don't even notice me, I bet. Yes, I am that good.
LOL Thanks for watching! Hoping to have at lease a couple up before the year's end. Or at least before the craziness of the holiday season.
Joy! You're the reason why I got into using a journal and the Hobonichi back when you did your first unboxing video for it. Thank you so much! I don't know what I'd do without my Hobo these days. :) Will you be posting more videos for next year?
Awe that's awesome 😃 I know I've been gone for awhile, but I'm slowly getting back into posting videos again. I'm a bit rusty LOL.
Did you check Sunday vs. Sunday when comparing whether or not they removed the color fill in? I know in my Japanese A6, the solid filled in day boxes were only on Saturdays and Sundays....
Oooh that's a good point. The thought didn't even occur to me, I'll have to check!
I enjoy your videos so much! Than you for sharing!
Thanks so much for watching :)
You are such a joy to watch! I always get excited when I see a new video from you ❤
Thanks so much Kandy :)
You make me want a Hobonichi so much!
It's a perfect time to get one Wesley :) #enableralert
You convinced me! lol I ordered an A6 in melon. :)
I've watched all of your videos at least twice. I even bought my first Hobonichi last week because of you - hedgehogs rule! Please come back with more videos :)
TFS! I love your videos! Still waiting on my order. 😃
Woo hoo Desiree!! So excited for you! P.S. I love your IG posts. They always inspire me :)
What a happy video to set the tone for the weekend! You are the enabler that got Me into the Hobonichi so thank you! Hope you do more Plan with Me videos. Keep inspiring and thanks for reminding Me that every day is a gift--capture it! ^ _ ^
Thanks so much for your kind comments :)
Love the unboxing. ^_^ cant wait for mine to come. I got a A5 hobonichi as well. I was just wondering where did you get your "sticker folio thing" from???
Hi Ann! I got it from Sakuralala, but I believe they sell it on Etsy and Cute things from Japan (cutethingsfromjapan.com/collections/files-storage/products/sticker-sheets-folder). It looks like they're sold out at the moment, but I'm sure other sellers have them.
It is that time of year again... Will you be putting in another order? I have such a long list of things I want :)
My first ever hobonici video. I heard of the brand a few weeks ago and have been meaning to google it. The packaging and Life card are amazing. Love the attention to detail. Thanks for sharing!
Yay! Welcome to the world of hobonichi :) I bought my very first one in 2014 and have not looked back since.
Oooo thank you for sharing...love box openings of the Hobonichi as well. I going with the A6 size again but this time I am super excited of the collaboration with Steiff so that is the one I purchased. Will not see the bear on front within my Gillio but still had to support my favorite and only bear collection.
I have not heard of Steiff until this launch and it was so interesting to see so many people that grew up with these bears. And that cover is beautiful and it must feel luxurious! So excited for you!
Well, I actually did not get the cover just the Hobonichi A6 Steiff. The Hobonichi Steiff Teddy Bear Cover may be too much for a 47yr old....lol.
Hi Joy! Thank you for sharing your Hobonichi unboxing. I love your joyful personality and it's always fun to watch your videos.
I have a question though, may I know how long did it take for your order to arrive, from the time you ordered and received them? Thank you!
Awe thanks so much Zoe! You're too sweet. I ordered on launch day (Aug 31st my time). They shipped on Sept 5. I received it on Sept 9 (but I wasn't home to sign for it so I had to wait til Sept 11 to pick it up). Hope this helps!
ohaijoy thank you for replying. 😊 They ship fast, and totally unexpected! I'm going on a road trip next week, guess I'll order when I get back then. 😁
Have a lovely weekend!
omg i love it!!! got a sunflower cover with the avec too!!!! and now im patiently waiting for it to arrive! this video was awesome to see it but also torture lol. i found it very hard to justify the cover lol!
Woo hoo sunflower twins!! It was torture last year when it came out. I just didn't have a purpose for it back then. I made the decision to switch from Traveler's Notebook as my journal back to hobonichi for 2018. So when I saw that the sunflower was still available I took it as a sign from the hobonichi gods that it was meant to be LOL. I hope you enjoy it as much as I do!
Joy, where did you get the blue sticker folio? Looks sturdy.
Hi Rebecca! I got it from Sakuralala, but I believe they sell it on Etsy and Cute things from Japan (cutethingsfromjapan.com/collections/files-storage/products/sticker-sheets-folder). It looks like they're sold out at the moment, but I'm sure other sellers have them.
I love your videos! Can I ask you where I can find the panda card? It's beautiful
Hi Anita! Just wanted to clarify which panda card? Did you mean the panda sticker on my sticker holder? Thanks so much for watching!
hello!! I meant that :)
OMG!!!! I HAVEN'T WANTED TO BRING A HOBO INTO MY HOUSE SO MUCH SINCE HURRICANE SANDY!!!! THANK YOU JOY!!! KAWIIII!
I highly recommend it :) Hobos make awesome companions!
Aarrgghhh!!! I still haven't placed my first order yet. I still can't decide what to get!😫I love your videos.. your voice is so cheery!
LOL it was pretty tough to choose this year. I kept going back and forth between Mermaid and Sunflower. Then I saw the pretty A6 covers and considered trying A6 again. *sigh* However, I made my decision and will stick to it!! 🤔
Ohaijoy do you know if anyone translates the quotes for the weekly hobonichi? I’ve got the 2018 weekly and I’m so bummed out that i can’t read the quotes. x
Hi! Question: About 3 years ago you posted a video of the Hiyori printer, you still use it? I read one review that says the prints faces too quick, like couple of months. i think you can give a very good opinion since you have it with you couple of years. Thaks a lot.
Ps. I'm so exited too, waiting for my Hobonichi box.
Hi Angelik! I definitely use it :) I do find that it fades in a few months, sadly. I use it to label things temporarily. Luckily, I switch out my home organization systems all the time so I still find a use for mine. Would I buy it again knowing what I know now? Probably not. The machine itself too expensive to fade so quickly.
Ooooo the sunflower cover is so pretty! I always love your videos so much, Joy!! Please do more if you have time ;)
Re : hobonichi. I'm a bit delayed and haven't purchased anything from the website yet 😅
I'm also delayed in buying one.
Joy, I'm not sure if you use Twitter, but I sent you a link with pictures of the 2018 collection from my local LOFT.
MyLifeMits Yes, that sunflower cover is beautiful! And I agree with Mits- more videos...pleeease.. 😍💕😄
Hi Mits :) I love the sunflower cover! I forgot to mention the smell in my video but nothing beats the smell of leather lol. I will definitely try to make more hobonichi videos. I haven't made one other than my haul last year in a long time! 😅
Hi Meghan! I logged into my twitter just to see your picture :) Oh how I miss LOFT! We have some stationery stores here, but it's just not the same caliber as Japan or Asia in general. *sigh*
Hi Michelle! videos are coming :) slowly but surely. The sunflower cover is soo pretty. Love the shade of yellow.
I love all the goodies!! That sunflower cover is TO DIE FOR 😍 That yellow is seriously the best 😩 I also finally placed my order too! Just the English planner, Raspberry cover, and cover-on-cover from JetPens (it's going to be a very boring haul in comparison lol). Boyfriend is gonna buy the Bird, Flower, Willow cover for me for Christmas 😉
Hi Sabrina! Oooooh the Bird Flower Willow is a pretty one! Love the color combos on that one. Totally would be a contender with the imagine cover if I used an A6. Enjoy your goodies!
make a video!!!!!
Why did it take 50 minutes to order??
Thank you for sharing! Such happiness 🎉💗! I hope you have fun and post more videos when you can🤗💗!
Thanks so much for watching :) Hope to post more videos soon.
I'm so jealous, but I'm really excited for you!
I'm excited for all the planner people, it's our time of year to get our new planners and start setting them up for the new year. It's an exciting time :)
Have you used your hobonichi for 2017?
Hi mysummertouch :) Yes! I have not changed my planner system really since my last video on my setup. I plan on doing an update before the end of the year, but honestly, I still plan pretty much the same. My journaling has changed this year (I experimented with the TN), but I'm coming back to the hobonichi for 2018.
I barely touched my hobonichi this whole year but this haul just makes me want to get a new one anyways! Awesome video friend!
Oooh IDEA! Fill the empty pages in your hobonichi with sketches :) And if you like it, then get a new one for next year LOL. Thanks for watching!
Great idea!
Seriously ❤️❤️❤️❤️
Thank you for watching :)
Looooooved your vid! I'm torn between ditching my spring cousin so I can have the entire 2018 in one planner...but can't justify the waste of pages 😩 But your video is soooo #enablervibes!
Hi Amber! LOL I understand your pain. There's just something about starting a new book with the new year!
Lol baked cow 🐮🤣🤣🤣
😂 I'm not sure how I'd felt if it rolled "Raw Chicken" yuck!
I love your video! I got the hedgehog weeks too - here's my video: ua-cam.com/video/kmdH-FkoEHc/v-deo.html
Yay just watched it! Thanks for sharing :)