I like your approach to journaling/planning. A lot of the planner community gets super bogged down in making things look neat and dividing up every aspect of their lives, and that is so exhausting tbh. Your blend of art, planning, memory keeping, and journaling in your books is very inspiring!
This is the first videos of yours I've seen and it was an absolute delight - I had a cup of tea and felt like we were just flicking through your journal in person - so much fun - love that you have so much to say about a blank journal!!
All day, I have been like 'I want to watch a movie' but I was unable to choose. Yet, I ended up watching this whole thing with eyes GLUED to the screen.
In my bigger art journals, when I pass the midpoint and the hump, starts to annoy me, I usually just turn it on it´s head and start again, using the back of the journal as a new start. It means that half of my illustrations will be upside down but I actually find it gives my art journal some character :)
A5 Hobonichi cousin is the first journal I have felt at home in and will finish. Next week I am buying my new one. I do it all in here. Plan, write, draw, sketch,color and paint. It goes everywhere with me.💗 I'm never changing.🤪 I am adding an a6 for just sketching. I need to get outside my comfort zone. I will use the monthly for promts. And the pages for the sketches.
I LOVE IT! Your happiness spread right to me and I am just as giddy about this unboxing as you are. Can't wait to see more of your videos, love your energy !
James I love the longer videos bc I love hearing your mental process. I always come away with something I haven’t thought into consideration. Btw, I recently moved to Japan and I can’t wait to buy ALL THE THINGS!!!!
"I'm looking at you planner community with your 65 planners! " as a part of the planner community I laughed out loud! Love your journals! Enjoy the hobo.
I love listening to others about journals. I go through alot of the same issues/problems/loves. lol. I really feel you on having so many journals all over the place and it would be nice to have one for everything. I also really feel the idea of taking a step back and learning to play for fun.
To late I bought it because I have journal /art book addiction. I went A5 for size and fell into your Etsy shop as well so I ordered Washi then had to go back for a stamp. I found your channel and then fell into your Instagram. Your video style is so fun and watching them makes me grab my supplies and draw. Your very inspiring thank you soooooo much.
This is a fun video. I love how you show your different journals and how you use them and what you don't like. I like some one letting me it is ok that I have missed several days --ok weeks--- in my Hobo 5 year. The "Whateverly and Wheneverly Journal is going to be my method. You are like a good friend that has stopped by to chat and I think many of us just need the "Good Chat from James" right now.
thank you James for all you do---I can't say it enough. YOU have helped so many of us get through a stressful lockdown, which is still happening (or happening again) in so many places.
You keep up with so many journals and I can't even complete my sketchbook of 4 years 😂 This the first video of yours I've ever watched, your art is absolutely beautiful and you have such a lovely personality. This video didn't even feel like it was nearly an hour long ♡
So!...I rarelyyyyy watch a video longer than 10 minutes. But guess who watched an hour long video? This was great fun. I love your self-deprecation (with humor)...and a lot of great tips. Never assume! Love it. And I’d kinda gone off my Fauxbo with Covid ... and lately I’ve been thinking I might be finally starting to miss it...so of course after watching this I’m headed up to my studio! Boy, I sound disjointed, but you can relate hah! Anyhow..great video. I loved seeing your different journals and what you liked, what you didn’t, how you evolved in your journaling. As we all do! And my journals are now going to be known as “My Whenver” journal. I’d just decided to let go of the daily must-do with journaling because I’m neglecting other art interests. It was a compromise though. Now it feels intentional with that title...and makes it okay!!! Thanks for ALL the inspiration in this video, James.
YES !! YOU ABSOLUTELY NEED YOUR OWN JOURNAL !! It is like your secret garden, your own place to go, test, dream etc... and that is just so fine. Surprised you didn't wait for hobonichi 2021 which are on sale starting tomorrow, on the Hobonichi site. This year they have beautiful covers designed by Japonese artists. Check it out 🍁🏔⛩📮🚍
I LOVED this video! Seeing all your journals and what you did or thought about each. I had a fun giggle when you said "plot twist, I gained more scene then". I am with you on that, 2020 has been a goal crusher! haha! :-)
I love my Hobonichi! 2021 will be year 4 for me. My friends and I are part of the Seattle Stationery Society (meet-ups are so fun! well... they will be fun again), and we're doing a group order. My friend, April, who hosts the Stationery Cafe, hosted a Zoom Hobonichi release day party. Haha! It was a lot of fun to go through the new line-up together, oooh and aaahh at the new covers. My set-up for next year is the A6 original with the Ryoji Arai cover, and the Cousin in the Turquoise cover. The bindings hold up really well, too. They taking a shocking amount of abuse.
Ok I am obsessed with your channel, I could listen to you for hours! Just started getting back into my journal, though having lockdown extended where I am in Australia it makes journalling impossible to really plan, more a brain dump thing and try and be creative haha hope you are safe and well, and so glad I have come across your channel, also so good that there's another male out there journalling 🥰
Per usual...loving this... haha soo much inspiration and color and painterly happiness. Ummm okay so you know I’m a Hobonichi gal...but I’m definitely in a re-evaluation phase. I think the biggest thing to understand about being a planner or creator is that you will always be evolving and changing and need new things! Love that you touched on that with the off camera journal! You have to be okay to incorporate new things when and if you need them and be okay when it’s time to set it aside or change it.
Oh... you asked about planner/journal thoughts for the new year... I recently purchased a Hobonichi Techo AND the Hobonichi Techo Cousin, because they were substantially discounted. I had heard so many people say they didn’t like it, because the paper was too thin. I found that I LOVE the feeling of the paper, and while it really ghosted, I didn’t have an issue with that. But I’m also starting my own business, and ironically, I don’t think it’s good for keeping all my business information & appointments in. So I’m going to continue using my Hobonichi’s for notes and doodles, and then keep using my Filofax for business. Plus you have given me some great ideas! Thank you.
Ok i started watching for the hobonichi which I've pretty much convinced myself to get then you mentioned JetPens where I have spent so much money since March. They have introduced me to the most delightful paper and pens. I can't go back. Thank you for a great hang out with some journals. Btw a5 is where its at 😁
Ooohhh... I tried looking online and even had a go at translating - unfortunately my Japanese is barely what it used to be: kindergarten level at best 🤣🤣🤣
Love your long chats James I wait patiently every week for your videos to come out so I can come and visit with you ,I am sure all would agree love ya James and love your Art you are so inspiring
This video was super lovely to see! I follow the same wisdom in my own journals - once you let go of the need for it to be pretty or perfect, that’s when the magic happens. This video is the first of yours I’m watching, and it’s fun to learn about a new person from their journals and their art. You speak so playfully - had me hooked in the first few minutes! You’ve given me some things to think about re: 5 year journaling... what a delicious (and terrifying!) idea. Bless!
I’ve been telling myself for weeks to resist the A6 temptation for the Hobo release...you may have just pushed me over the edge, again. Lol. Such a cute tiny book, who can say no??
This is my first year with Hobonichi. I chose an A6Avec and it’s a love hate relationship 😂 Sometimes I want it to be bigger and other times I love the wallet size portability of it. Either way, this year’s “planning” went up in flames in February so...maybe I’ll get both sizes for 2021. I always wanted to get the 5year so thanks for sharing yours. XoFaith
Love your long videos! I currently have Hobonichi A6 but hardly used it since I have my Happy Planner. Thinking of switching to one Hobonichi in A5 but after watching you, I'm confused, A6 seemed to be a great size for everyday use. I'll try to use my A6 more before placing my order. Kindest regards to Steve, Bianca and Oliver 🥰
Your journal is fabulous. I’m new to this way of journaling and I love it. If they only had this kind of diary keeping when I was a teen. I would never have stopped. Love your video❤️
First video I've seen of yours and absolutely love that you're a fellow Aussie and how friendly you are! I just ordered my 2021 Hobinichi and I'm so excited to use it
Absolutely love this time of the year because I stumble upon gem channels like yours. How I’ve only just seen your channel i don’t know but love love love this video. Throughly enjoyed with tea and bikkies (true British style) 💕
I stumbled upon your channel as I was trying to use YT videos to help me decide on my 2021 planner. You have an infectious laugh and had me quickly chuckling. You are such a delight to watch. I don't think I've ever laughed as much while viewing a planner video! I may try a Hobonichi next year. Or not. Maybe a Stalogy. I am currently in a standard TN. While I like it, I don't love it. Looking forward to watching your other videos...I've subscribed!!
Every year I buy a new size, or repurchase a second from Hobonichi. This year is my first in the A5 Cousin and it looks slightly overwhelming 😳 😅 BUT, the whole point in their systems is to use it for everything, anything, all the things. Great video, thx for sharing 👍
Hi James Loved your video again I really appreciate it I have a five year diary which I Love and should start using its a really nice Tiffany colour this helped me with my blank page messing up the journal problem lol Thank You so much I am also going to have a look at the little one to try out definately . Thanks again for sharing that with us TLC X
This was so fun to watch. I love the Hobonichi--the Avec is so wonderful, but since I switched to B6 I've been using the Wonderland222 Notebook (it also has 52gsm Tomoe River paper). I am seriously thinking about getting the 5 year Hobonichi.. and that red cover is AMAZING. I also love red. :D Thank you for sharing.
This was wonderful. I needed an engaging voice and interesting topic on in the background today to get caught up on work, and I spent ALL DAY with this video! Thank you!
i was just randomly looking for hobonichi content and came across your video! I thought I won't watch the entire video but I actually ended up watching everything coz I love listening to you talk about your journals ^_^ Your drawings are so nice :) I am a hobonichi owner as well (Cousin avec user for 3 years now) and i wish I drew too but I mostly just end up putting stickers and doing some lettering on mine. I hope you enjoy your new journal!
I have been using Hobonichi since 2016! Like you, I eased into it and honestly...did not fall in love instantly. I am a watercolor artist/journaler and it took some time for me to get used to the crinkled paper. Now, it’s a tradition. Every September I place my order, usually for all three sizes! The “weeks” hardcover makes a lovely illustrated journal/ planner! I don’t love the 2021 cover release, but that’s okay. I have a wonderful collection of hobo covers. I gravitate towards the Mina Perhonen covers. If you like beautiful textiles, they are highly addictive! So nice to touch, especially the “Piece” lottery covers! (Big treat, however)$ Welcome aboard! Love your journals!
I've used the A5 for 3 years in the acev? The one where the 1 yr comes in 2 books. I do my planning for work uni and life plus scrapbook and journal (I write a lot. I fill everyday of every page) so though this is pricey especially to ship to Aus, it's worth everyone cent coz I use up every page. I cant wait for Shaun Tan accessories. So proud of us Aussies.
JetPens has the 2020 A6 on clearance and I totally just bought one too to see how I liked it. It's the full year Techo so I'll have a lot of empty pages to play with!
Hi James. I just discovered you, and I love the way you use your planner/journal. I love journals but always need more room for notes plus appointments. I just subscribed. I know I will learn a lot from you. I need a 5X7 size. Thank you for your very helpful video.
I stumbled to this video just because i am right now in the middle of the hobonichi rabbit hole. I am subscribing just because i love the laughs, shades and the chattiness (is that a word 🤔)
Fluffy cover...? 🤪😝🤯🤯🤯🤯🤯 Cuteness. Oh totally relate to the different journals + planners..I don't need to justify it anymore ..its just how it is. 📒📓📚📖🏷📔Looking to get a Stalogy. Shaun Tan's covers look lush!!!
I ordered the Mina Perhonen... I thought about the fluffy one over time (with hand oils etc) being like an old teddy bear fur and I decided against it. I'm in the lottery for my cover, fingers crossed! :)
Oh my gosh, how have I only just found you?! What a great video. I really don’t feel bad about my planner obsession that I’m trying to blame on lack of planner peace now 🤣
I loved this video!! I love when you are chatty- its like we are hanging out. I am planning on ordering from Hobonichi this coming week and I am still not totally clear what I am going to order. Definitely going for the Cousin Avec just not sure what cover? I kinda fell in love with your Midori paper cover♥️. I have never ordered the furry ones though I love them. I have heard that the fur can become very flattened over time- and I think the only fluffy A5 Cousin this year is cookie monster who I love but I dont want to hang out with him EVERY day. Thanks for your entertaining/inspiring video!!
Thanks for the idea, i just got a new leather journal, and I want to stiffen it up a bit, and cardboard may be just what I need. I do not mind your chatter, and your laughter is infectious. I wonder how it has worked out to go to a smaller journal?
New viewer! I just had to pause and tell you that I love the way you use your 5YT! And oh the box. I love the yellow box, it's so sturdy too. But I do love how you decorated the box for the cover. It looks pretty nice with all the stickers and patches.
I got that exact hobonichi to try it out and I love it! I use it as a hybrid (art, journaling, and planning) Although it is tiny it's surprising how much things fit in those pages!! I'll get an A6 original or maybe the English version idk and I want a plain cover (I don't have a cover at all lol)
I like your approach to journaling/planning. A lot of the planner community gets super bogged down in making things look neat and dividing up every aspect of their lives, and that is so exhausting tbh. Your blend of art, planning, memory keeping, and journaling in your books is very inspiring!
Thank you so much!
This is the first videos of yours I've seen and it was an absolute delight - I had a cup of tea and felt like we were just flicking through your journal in person - so much fun - love that you have so much to say about a blank journal!!
Big eyes is super inspiring movie! The art direction, the paintings, the story, the music! It makes you want to paint!
“65 planners and then 1 planner to plan them all in” 🤣
But was I wrong? HAHAHAHAHA ;)
I did not come here to get attacked 😭😭😭
@@stanstraykids4610 lol i agree..lol like lord of the planners
@@JamesLukeBurkeCreative accurate
“Weekly to whenerly”, how 2020 is going. I’m a new subscriber. Your journal is so creative, love it.
Wellcome to this wonderful world of creativity, laughter and smile ( i can hear you smiling James, and it puts a smile on my face thankyou! ♡)
It's interesting to hear your thoughts on the journals you're using in. I love your longer videos. It's like settling in with a friend for a chat.
I can hear him talking forever!
It is not often I see a man decorate their pages and I love it. ❤❤🥰
My favorite thing about this video is his laugh.
I went down the YT rabbit hole... and 45 minutes later - I’m on this video! 😄. ... and now I’m a subbie ! TFS James
Im so glad i found this video 💗 your drawings and creative expression is AMAZING and making me happy
“Throughout time ... and space” 😂🤣 I love you so much!!
All day, I have been like 'I want to watch a movie' but I was unable to choose. Yet, I ended up watching this whole thing with eyes GLUED to the screen.
My favorite journal was one where I had to do lists and scraps of thoughts and scraps of paper all together, I love thumbing through it.
In my bigger art journals, when I pass the midpoint and the hump, starts to annoy me, I usually just turn it on it´s head and start again, using the back of the journal as a new start. It means that half of my illustrations will be upside down but I actually find it gives my art journal some character :)
That’s a really good idea, I’ve never heard of that!! 🙌🏻🙌🏻
Love it!!!!! Why didn’t I think of that!! Lol. Thanks!
I could spend days looking at your luscious journals!
Lovely! I love how cheerful and happy you sound! 😂
I love my little techo. I use it to document my day with a daily doodle.
A5 Hobonichi cousin is the first journal I have felt at home in and will finish. Next week I am buying my new one. I do it all in here. Plan, write, draw, sketch,color and paint. It goes everywhere with me.💗 I'm never changing.🤪 I am adding an a6 for just sketching. I need to get outside my comfort zone. I will use the monthly for promts. And the pages for the sketches.
it's weird how soothing this video is. More rambling ones please! I could just work with this on.
Me this entire video: "Ugh that's so prettyyyyyy! JAMES~!"
You’re fabulous! Always love your chats! Really loved your class for WAS last night! Thank you!❤️😘👍👩🎨
"Feelings journal and vitamins journal" the SHADE
hehe ;)
"I'm not sorry if I was sorry I would've done something about it I shouldn't lie like that " 😂😂😂
I LOVE IT! Your happiness spread right to me and I am just as giddy about this unboxing as you are. Can't wait to see more of your videos, love your energy !
😊 thank you
James I love the longer videos bc I love hearing your mental process. I always come away with something I haven’t thought into consideration.
Btw, I recently moved to Japan and I can’t wait to buy ALL THE THINGS!!!!
"I'm looking at you planner community with your 65 planners! " as a part of the planner community I laughed out loud! Love your journals! Enjoy the hobo.
I love listening to others about journals. I go through alot of the same issues/problems/loves. lol. I really feel you on having so many journals all over the place and it would be nice to have one for everything. I also really feel the idea of taking a step back and learning to play for fun.
Love love love absolutely loved this chatty video, and the creativeness of all the spreads you managed to do off the cuff is my journal goals 🥰❤👍
To late I bought it because I have journal /art book addiction. I went A5 for size and fell into your Etsy shop as well so I ordered Washi then had to go back for a stamp. I found your channel and then fell into your Instagram. Your video style is so fun and watching them makes me grab my supplies and draw. Your very inspiring thank you soooooo much.
Your journals are just so so beautiful and inspiring
I absolutely loved this entire video James, thanks for sharing with us! Before I knew it the video was over 🥰🥰🥰
What beautiful journals love your illustrations. Stumbled upon this. Subscribed.
This is a fun video. I love how you show your different journals and how you use them and what you don't like. I like some one letting me it is ok that I have missed several days --ok weeks--- in my Hobo 5 year. The "Whateverly and Wheneverly Journal is going to be my method. You are like a good friend that has stopped by to chat and I think many of us just need the "Good Chat from James" right now.
thank you James for all you do---I can't say it enough. YOU have helped so many of us get through a stressful lockdown, which is still happening (or happening again) in so many places.
You got the cutest chuckle!
You keep up with so many journals and I can't even complete my sketchbook of 4 years 😂
This the first video of yours I've ever watched, your art is absolutely beautiful and you have such a lovely personality. This video didn't even feel like it was nearly an hour long ♡
This flip was so beautiful. The illustrations are so good!thank you for sharing!
First time watching a video of yours & I smiled the entire time. Love your personality, humor, & artwork. Thanks for sharing!
Your art is so inspiring to me. I’m grateful I found your videos. Aloha from Maui
Ugh. I’ve been wanting to get back into creating. After watching this, I suddenly miss making art so much! Thank you for inspiring.
Happy belated birthday!!!!! I’m so intrigued with those journals now lol
Your journal is so unique! I love it!
Your layouts are beautiful! I can't wait to see you do more of the same in your new Hobonichi!
Your journals are ridiculously aesthetic
So!...I rarelyyyyy watch a video longer than 10 minutes. But guess who watched an hour long video? This was great fun. I love your self-deprecation (with humor)...and a lot of great tips. Never assume! Love it. And I’d kinda gone off my Fauxbo with Covid ... and lately I’ve been thinking I might be finally starting to miss it...so of course after watching this I’m headed up to my studio! Boy, I sound disjointed, but you can relate hah! Anyhow..great video. I loved seeing your different journals and what you liked, what you didn’t, how you evolved in your journaling. As we all do! And my journals are now going to be known as “My Whenver” journal. I’d just decided to let go of the daily must-do with journaling because I’m neglecting other art interests. It was a compromise though. Now it feels intentional with that title...and makes it okay!!! Thanks for ALL the inspiration in this video, James.
So cute Hobonichi! Love it 😍😍😍
YES !! YOU ABSOLUTELY NEED YOUR OWN JOURNAL !! It is like your secret garden, your own place to go, test, dream etc... and that is just so fine.
Surprised you didn't wait for hobonichi 2021 which are on sale starting tomorrow, on the Hobonichi site. This year they have beautiful covers designed by Japonese artists. Check it out 🍁🏔⛩📮🚍
I LOVED this video! Seeing all your journals and what you did or thought about each. I had a fun giggle when you said "plot twist, I gained more scene then". I am with you on that, 2020 has been a goal crusher! haha! :-)
Best hour spent in a long time! Thanks James, thanks for the laughs and the inspiration ;)
Saw your video on my timeline, I was expecting for a Hobonichi unboxing video and got your journal walkthrough instead. Not complaining!
I love my Hobonichi! 2021 will be year 4 for me. My friends and I are part of the Seattle Stationery Society (meet-ups are so fun! well... they will be fun again), and we're doing a group order. My friend, April, who hosts the Stationery Cafe, hosted a Zoom Hobonichi release day party. Haha! It was a lot of fun to go through the new line-up together, oooh and aaahh at the new covers. My set-up for next year is the A6 original with the Ryoji Arai cover, and the Cousin in the Turquoise cover. The bindings hold up really well, too. They taking a shocking amount of abuse.
Sarah O oh, thanks, another reason to wish I lived in the PNW!!
Ok I am obsessed with your channel, I could listen to you for hours! Just started getting back into my journal, though having lockdown extended where I am in Australia it makes journalling impossible to really plan, more a brain dump thing and try and be creative haha hope you are safe and well, and so glad I have come across your channel, also so good that there's another male out there journalling 🥰
Best video ever! I love your laugh. Very informative and funny.
I absolutely LOVE your spreads! I can’t wait to check out your Etsy 😁
Per usual...loving this... haha soo much inspiration and color and painterly happiness. Ummm okay so you know I’m a Hobonichi gal...but I’m definitely in a re-evaluation phase. I think the biggest thing to understand about being a planner or creator is that you will always be evolving and changing and need new things! Love that you touched on that with the off camera journal! You have to be okay to incorporate new things when and if you need them and be okay when it’s time to set it aside or change it.
Oh... you asked about planner/journal thoughts for the new year... I recently purchased a Hobonichi Techo AND the Hobonichi Techo Cousin, because they were substantially discounted. I had heard so many people say they didn’t like it, because the paper was too thin. I found that I LOVE the feeling of the paper, and while it really ghosted, I didn’t have an issue with that. But I’m also starting my own business, and ironically, I don’t think it’s good for keeping all my business information & appointments in. So I’m going to continue using my Hobonichi’s for notes and doodles, and then keep using my Filofax for business. Plus you have given me some great ideas! Thank you.
Ok i started watching for the hobonichi which I've pretty much convinced myself to get then you mentioned JetPens where I have spent so much money since March. They have introduced me to the most delightful paper and pens. I can't go back. Thank you for a great hang out with some journals. Btw a5 is where its at 😁
Those cards are a complete the proverb game.
Ooohhh... I tried looking online and even had a go at translating - unfortunately my Japanese is barely what it used to be: kindergarten level at best 🤣🤣🤣
Love your long chats James I wait patiently every week for your videos to come out so I can come and visit with you ,I am sure all would agree love ya James and love your Art you are so inspiring
I love your laugh haha! Thanks for sharing your 5 year! I'm looking into getting one. =P
This video was super lovely to see! I follow the same wisdom in my own journals - once you let go of the need for it to be pretty or perfect, that’s when the magic happens.
This video is the first of yours I’m watching, and it’s fun to learn about a new person from their journals and their art. You speak so playfully - had me hooked in the first few minutes! You’ve given me some things to think about re: 5 year journaling... what a delicious (and terrifying!) idea.
Bless!
I love your process and your style's esthetic.
Love what you did , drawings are beautiful 👍🏼
I’ve been telling myself for weeks to resist the A6 temptation for the Hobo release...you may have just pushed me over the edge, again. Lol. Such a cute tiny book, who can say no??
This is my first year with Hobonichi. I chose an A6Avec and it’s a love hate relationship 😂 Sometimes I want it to be bigger and other times I love the wallet size portability of it. Either way, this year’s “planning” went up in flames in February so...maybe I’ll get both sizes for 2021. I always wanted to get the 5year so thanks for sharing yours. XoFaith
Love your long videos! I currently have Hobonichi A6 but hardly used it since I have my Happy Planner. Thinking of switching to one Hobonichi in A5 but after watching you, I'm confused, A6 seemed to be a great size for everyday use. I'll try to use my A6 more before placing my order. Kindest regards to Steve, Bianca and Oliver 🥰
fabulous, also loove the --toys story -😊-page markers stickers 💛💛
Your journal is fabulous. I’m new to this way of journaling and I love it. If they only had this kind of diary keeping when I was a teen. I would never have stopped. Love your video❤️
First video I've seen of yours and absolutely love that you're a fellow Aussie and how friendly you are! I just ordered my 2021 Hobinichi and I'm so excited to use it
Absolutely love this time of the year because I stumble upon gem channels like yours. How I’ve only just seen your channel i don’t know but love love love this video. Throughly enjoyed with tea and bikkies (true British style) 💕
I stumbled upon your channel as I was trying to use YT videos to help me decide on my 2021 planner. You have an infectious laugh and had me quickly chuckling. You are such a delight to watch. I don't think I've ever laughed as much while viewing a planner video! I may try a Hobonichi next year. Or not. Maybe a Stalogy. I am currently in a standard TN. While I like it, I don't love it. Looking forward to watching your other videos...I've subscribed!!
Every year I buy a new size, or repurchase a second from Hobonichi. This year is my first in the A5 Cousin and it looks slightly overwhelming 😳 😅 BUT, the whole point in their systems is to use it for everything, anything, all the things. Great video, thx for sharing 👍
Hi James Loved your video again I really appreciate it I have a five year diary which I Love and should start using its a really nice Tiffany colour this helped me with my blank page messing up the journal problem lol Thank You so much I am also going to have a look at the little one to try out definately . Thanks again for sharing that with us TLC X
Enjoyed it! 👍❤️ I used to journal a lot in my hobo and then stopped it
This is awesome! Thank you for sharing !
This was so fun to watch. I love the Hobonichi--the Avec is so wonderful, but since I switched to B6 I've been using the Wonderland222 Notebook (it also has 52gsm Tomoe River paper). I am seriously thinking about getting the 5 year Hobonichi.. and that red cover is AMAZING. I also love red. :D Thank you for sharing.
This was wonderful. I needed an engaging voice and interesting topic on in the background today to get caught up on work, and I spent ALL DAY with this video! Thank you!
I love your artwork so much!
i was just randomly looking for hobonichi content and came across your video! I thought I won't watch the entire video but I actually ended up watching everything coz I love listening to you talk about your journals ^_^ Your drawings are so nice :) I am a hobonichi owner as well (Cousin avec user for 3 years now) and i wish I drew too but I mostly just end up putting stickers and doing some lettering on mine. I hope you enjoy your new journal!
I love that! Beautiful!
your laugh is so contagious! listening to this while journaling
Your journals are beautiful! New subscriber … love your ideas!
OMG you are hilarious! And fabulously creative. Now subscribed! Thank you!
I have been using Hobonichi since 2016! Like you, I eased into it and honestly...did not fall in love instantly. I am a watercolor artist/journaler and it took some time for me to get used to the crinkled paper. Now, it’s a tradition. Every September I place my order, usually for all three sizes! The “weeks” hardcover makes a lovely illustrated journal/ planner! I don’t love the 2021 cover release, but that’s okay. I have a wonderful collection of hobo covers. I gravitate towards the Mina Perhonen covers. If you like beautiful textiles, they are highly addictive! So nice to touch, especially the “Piece” lottery covers! (Big treat, however)$
Welcome aboard! Love your journals!
I'm in the lottery for the Mina Perhonen! I have everything crossed, it looks so wonderful!!!! :D :D :D
I've used the A5 for 3 years in the acev? The one where the 1 yr comes in 2 books. I do my planning for work uni and life plus scrapbook and journal (I write a lot. I fill everyday of every page) so though this is pricey especially to ship to Aus, it's worth everyone cent coz I use up every page.
I cant wait for Shaun Tan accessories. So proud of us Aussies.
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Omg so many journals! Haha love it. It’s really great getting a peek at all of your work! Also your play journal is beauuutiful
JetPens has the 2020 A6 on clearance and I totally just bought one too to see how I liked it. It's the full year Techo so I'll have a lot of empty pages to play with!
You are a wonderful artist!!!
Barbara - Austin, TX, USA
Hi James. I just discovered you, and I love the way you use your planner/journal. I love journals but always need more room for notes plus appointments. I just subscribed. I know I will learn a lot from you. I need a 5X7 size. Thank you for your very helpful video.
I stumbled to this video just because i am right now in the middle of the hobonichi rabbit hole. I am subscribing just because i love the laughs, shades and the chattiness (is that a word 🤔)
Fluffy cover...?
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Cuteness.
Oh totally relate to the different journals + planners..I don't need to justify it anymore ..its just how it is.
📒📓📚📖🏷📔Looking to get a Stalogy.
Shaun Tan's covers look lush!!!
I ordered the Mina Perhonen... I thought about the fluffy one over time (with hand oils etc) being like an old teddy bear fur and I decided against it. I'm in the lottery for my cover, fingers crossed! :)
Beautiful work 😍💜
Oh my gosh, how have I only just found you?! What a great video. I really don’t feel bad about my planner obsession that I’m trying to blame on lack of planner peace now 🤣
I loved this video!! I love when you are chatty- its like we are hanging out. I am planning on ordering from Hobonichi this coming week and I am still not totally clear what I am going to order. Definitely going for the Cousin Avec just not sure what cover? I kinda fell in love with your Midori paper cover♥️. I have never ordered the furry ones though I love them. I have heard that the fur can become very flattened over time- and I think the only fluffy A5 Cousin this year is cookie monster who I love but I dont want to hang out with him EVERY day. Thanks for your entertaining/inspiring video!!
Love these talk throughs! If I ever want to use up a note book, your ideas inspire me!
Would love to learn how you draw the fairies. So cute! Loved watching this video.
I like your style. I like your art work.
Thanks for the idea, i just got a new leather journal, and I want to stiffen it up a bit, and cardboard may be just what I need. I do not mind your chatter, and your laughter is infectious. I wonder how it has worked out to go to a smaller journal?
New viewer! I just had to pause and tell you that I love the way you use your 5YT! And oh the box. I love the yellow box, it's so sturdy too. But I do love how you decorated the box for the cover. It looks pretty nice with all the stickers and patches.
I know! I use mine to store watercolor tubes now... still, kind of miss it. hahah
I got that exact hobonichi to try it out and I love it! I use it as a hybrid (art, journaling, and planning) Although it is tiny it's surprising how much things fit in those pages!! I'll get an A6 original or maybe the English version idk and I want a plain cover (I don't have a cover at all lol)
Never tought i need a 5 year techo until saw you video, unconsiously ordered 1, thanks to you 😂