Kristin Nohe Juchs is one half of the Etsy shop, Yellow Paper House that has been creating and supplying a rainbow of refills for Traveler’s Notebooks and other elastic-band notebook systems as well as Junque Journals and more. But Kristin is more than a notebook maker, she is an incredibly talented artist as well and…
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Product Review: Ink Lover’s Soap
I set up this post before I realized that this product is no longer available. So, please don’t be mad at me. Instead, let this inspire you to seek out locally produced soap makers and ask if they can craft a soap for artists and other folks who end up with a lot of ink…
Ways to Swatch with the Original Col-o-ring
When Ana developed the original Col-o-ring in 2017, she knew she wanted to make it the perfect ink testing swatch book. She spent months testing the paper, and swatching her own samples. But she had no idea how everyone would use them. From gorgeous swatches to doodles and sketches, we’ve all loved seeing how you…
Nankniswemo: Completing a challenge!
At the beginning of the month, Laura talked about the NaKniSweMo (Knit a Sweater in a Month) Challenge that she and I both participate in every year. Like the NaNoWriMo challenge, we are not always successful but this year we both set ourselves pretty accomplishable goals. Laura spent a week in the car so knitting…
Yarn + Ink: Sour Skittles
Laura usually does the Yarn + Ink posts but my rationale for doing one today it two-fold. First, this yarn, as many have told me is SO ME. I mean… c’mon! Lime green with fuchsia contrasting yarn for the heels and toes (This self-striping yarn is from Lollipop Yarn and is/was called “Sweet & Sour”…
Pen Rests: PenQT Pen Rest from Penquisition
I love that people in the pen community keep finding their own unique ways to add to the community. Penquisition created the new PenQT Pen Rests ($4 each plus shipping). the 3D printed pen rest is modeled after the Penquisition logo (nib with question mark) and are available in a dizzying array of colors. These…
Ink Overview: Papier Plume Irish Channel Green
Papier Plume has released a suitably festive ink just in time for St. Patrick’s Day: Irish Channel Green ($12 for 1 oz/30ml). This ink honors the Irish immigrants who helped build New Orleans and lived in the neighborhood called Irish Channel in New Orleans. Papier Plume will be donating $4 per bottle sold to Special…