2023 Hobonichi Cousin Setup

Hobonichi Weeks setup will be coming in a few weeks too!!!
Intro 00:00
Clear Cover 00:31
Vinyl and Seals 01:38
Cover Tips 06:34
Year at a Glance 07:32
Title Pages 11:09
New Tabs 13:39
Tabs Tutorial 15:15
Back Cover Vellum 23:40
Sticky Pocket 27:25
Name Vinyl 28:15
Quotation 29:26
Summary 31:00
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Hobonichi cousin planner
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♥ Pens I Use ♥
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Muji Gel Pen 0.5mm
Mildliners
Tombow dual brush pens
Tombow fudenosuke brush pens (usually the soft brush tip)
♥ Frequently Asked Questions ♥
Q: Do you plan before, during, or after the week?
A: It varies from video to video, but typically I plan 2-3 times during the week and stitch the clips together. I rarely plan the entire week in advance or the entire week retroactively.
Q: Do you use all of these planners?
A: Yes and no. Every week, there is something in my life that takes priority over the others whether it be school, work, or something personal. Depending on the week, I select a few planners that will help me achieve my tasks! So not every planner is used every week.
Q: How do you get so much done in a day?
A: If you watch any of my journaling vlogs, you’ll realize that I have very poor sleeping habits and so naturally I’m able to fit more things into the day. It’s something I’m trying to fix but admittedly this is the only reason.

[@jacquelone]

When the vellum went on! Chef kiss!

[@TheCoffeeMonsterzCo]

Hehe thanks Jackieee

[@triciat8009]

What a wonderful video! Here's a trick to try when you need your stickers to be straight. Take the stickers off the sheet and stick just the bottom edge of the stickers onto your ruler lightly - say to one of the blue lines that run the length of the ruler so you know they are straight - and then readjust them until they are all perfectly spaced and even. Then lay the ruler down on your cover, press the top of the stickers in place, and remove the ruler as you stick down the rest. They should be perfectly straight! Of course, I don't always take the time to actually do this - I usually eyeball it, but it does help when you need things perfect! :) What a great setup!! It turned out SOOOO cute!! Have a great week!!

[@lydiafriedajeanplans2378]

What a great tip!!! Thanks for sharing!! ❤️

[@EllePlowPlow]

This is what I do too, it’s so much easier with this technique.

[@biomedmaven]

Such a great tip!!

[@sherrychen3166]

all i can say is: i am absolutely going broke for this black friday sale, and i'm going to enjoy every moment of it. 💖 hahaha so excited and so incredibly happy for you, helen!! ٩(◕‿◕｡)۶

[@TheCoffeeMonsterzCo]

Awww haha I'm glad you love everything!!

[@sherrycohen1824]

Just before I opened your KZbin post, I opened my 2023 Cousin and started to fill in appointments and events. I was so excited to do this because it's my first Cousin. So far, it's defintely working better for me than the A6. I can't wait to start decorating it. Thank you so much for your ongoing inspiration.

[@TheCoffeeMonsterzCo]

I'm so so glad you love it Sherry! 2023 is going to be amazing!

[@christinaward2978]

When you said let’s do a sanity check, girl same! I cannot wait for the Black Friday release! Those name stickers are beautiful. I love how that vellum looks on the back of your journal. ❤

[@TheCoffeeMonsterzCo]

Thank you so much Christina!!!! I'm glad you're excited hehe

[@xoniasparks2992]

Just got into planning and I would love the tea and coffee ones you should bring those back for Black Friday too

[@TheCoffeeMonsterzCo]

Yes it is coming on Black Friday ^_^

[@liliana1lfr]

Your setup came out so well! Can't wait until you reopen your shop!! #newcustomer ❤🧡💛💚💙🤎💜

[@dianagable6640]

I really need the French baguette 🥖 emoti vinyl for my Cousin! Also, I want the craft paper year sticker for my travelers notebook. So much inspiration. And thank you for not editing out the oopsies. You make us feel better about being normal humans. ❤🎉

[@TheCoffeeMonsterzCo]

My pleasure Diana! I can't wait for Black Friday to offer everything!

[@dianagable6640]

@@TheCoffeeMonsterzCo I'm especially looking forward to the teal pouch.

[@WendyInMD]

I love your setup! The way you write “important” is so pretty and consistent that it looks like a rubber stamp. Have you ever thought of putting out stamps or a stamp set that includes some handwritten words? The vellum and stickers on the covers look great too. I preordered the Sterling Ink B6 Commonplace Planner to try out next year. Similar layout as the Cousin, just a little smaller. Can’t wait to have it in my hands.

[@cottonhxney]

Can’t wait for more adhesive pockets! ❤(and more TCMC releases in general)

[@TheCoffeeMonsterzCo]

Hehe thank you so much!!!

[@lydiafriedajeanplans2378]

Helen!! 😍 I loved this video and I love your 2023 hobonichi planner set up so much! The new releases for Black Friday are soooooo good! That vellum ❤️ and I am most excited about the new tab add on! This year I did multiple sets of tabs in my hobonichi cousin so it will be so helpful!! I love that you created that and I am hoping that it's releasing this Friday!?! It's so crazy to see how many people in the planner community have now jumped on the hobonichi cousin bandwagon for their planners, people that swore off using any type of book bound planners are even using them! You most definitely were a huge influence in the increase and now widely popular cousin, with me included, I love mine so much!! 2023 will be my third year using it now, and I have learned so much from you and others on how to use the pages and also to embrace my creativity, so thank you friend!! Sending lots of love and hugs your way!! xoxo

[@charnaywiener]

I cannot wait to rewatch this video when I set up my planners later this year! I felt your pain for some of the mishaps😅 Also, that craft 2023 sticker is really cute! I think the craft texture goes well with the coffee & tea theme you went for😊 Hope you have fun using this planner next year!

[@TheCoffeeMonsterzCo]

Thank you Charnay!!!! Good luck with your setup!

[@Jaime_plans]

Yes please to the calendar stickers format. And more sticky pockets😊

[@abbylynn8872]

I got excited when you pulled out the ruler. In your vast down time you've gotta learn the ruler trick for lining up and centering stickers.. I read Crime and Punishment in 7th grade for fun reading. I was bored and read a lot. The librarian would stack books for me and bought me a paperback dictionary of my own. Then read it again summer before college at 17. It really is a good read.

[@denisegarcia3200]

Love them !

[@delilahroman]

yayyy another video and i lovvvve the setups😊

[@MandyInMelbs]

Just watched this again for the 2nd time. So satisfying 🤩

[@shaunashomctear2897]

🔥🔥🔥 so excited for the releases ❤❤❤

[@MsSclera]

AWEEEE this is so much fun to fun!! I might have to follow your setup, dear Helen

[@takewhisks8193]

"If you want it done for you . . ." "Yes please!" I've learned I need all the help I can get 😆

[@kieranlarwood7169]

Really looking forward to starting my first Hobonichi next year- thanks so much for all your amazing inspiration!

[@sharimissmanmiller1185]

OMG! So excited for this video!❤❤❤ Cannot wait to buy everything you used!!

[@natgars]

I’m so excited about all the sneak peaks on this video!!

[@karenc.8622]

Hi Helen!! SUPER CUTE SETUP 🤩💗💕💕 Thanks for sharing. Hope you have a wonderful week 🥰

[@kellytitcumb9228]

Looks great I can't wait to get some time to get mine set up! your new releases look amazing can't wait to get my hands on them.

[@sunniegb]

I had the Midori clear cover in my Amazon cart, but I wasn’t sure if it would fit my Cousin. Thanks!!! Purchasing it right after your video! Now I just need the Hobo cover on covers to come back in stock!

[@budgetworks9822]

I love this video setup, thanks so much for the inspiration, I can’t wait for all the new stuff to come out on Black Friday. I’m goin got put off setting mine up until I get my stuff. 🌸💝💜

[@deniseholmes7958]

Thank you so much for the setup video. Your Cousin turned out so so so super cute! Thanks for the inspiration to tab both the weekly and daily sections. Now I definitely need a set of the new tab colors! Can't wait for all the new things coming! And to dive into setting up my first Cousin.✨️

[@Chrissy213]

Your lettering is so beautiful! Thanks for sharing your setup!

[@AmberEvelyn31]

Loved how you added the velum to the back! I will definitely be trying that out! Loved the video.

[@daydreamsinpastels]

I am loving your set up.

[@lynnfenton1841]

Perfection. I loves it! You never smear. I wish I was so lucky lol printing on fleek!

[@MinaMalfoy]

🍃🌷🍃Hi Helen! What a great video,now I want to buy more from you’re shop🥰😍I LOVE the new things❤️. 🍃🌷🍃

[@alicemcintire9189]

Absolutely love your setup! Those coffee stickers and vellum are off the chart! So beautiful and cute! 🥰 Love all your beautiful, cute and unique planner items! Can’t wait for the release! Will be shopping your shop! Thanks for sharing your setup! ❤️

[@ThatChickTee]

I really enjoyed this video. Off to check out your shop.

[@poorgirlfedup]

I love that vellum print!!! I need it on everything 😍

[@deekilroy1746]

This turned out gorgeous Helen!! Looking forward to Black Friday!

[@amyjones8613]

Looks great, Helen! I am waiting on my shipped order from you so I can decorate mine next. I will be looking out on black Friday for your new things.

[@blujgirl]

Love the calendar stickers. I used my die cut calendars the same way last year in my Plum Paper daily and I had the same problem with the bulk making the page turning odd. I hope you sell these in the shop as they will be so much easier for me to use. Also, totally going to rewatch this when I set up my planner later on this year. So much inspo.

[@mydogsmom9206]

This is awesome! Cannot wait for Oct 29 and Black Friday releases! That vellum - everything is so beautiful!

[@Yuudith]

So pwettyyy ❤ And that "ouhhh nooo..." are so cute 😂😂😂

[@gwenmp29]

Oh man, you're making me want to get a cousin for 2023. I am also so happy you're doing stickers for the monthly calendar :D I cannot wait for Black Friday too.

[@2BRnot2BRipper]

Amazing! Love love love the vellum! You know how I feel about vellum! I can picture all kinds of little vellum pockets and folders to accompany and match my TCMC Binder!!! 🥰😘😍

[@deniselinscott1035]

Oh my gosh I love this and now wish I could get like ten -literally- of those vellum!!!! I'm so in love with it!!!!!!!!! Agghhhh!!!!

[@TheAyodele05]

YAAAASSSSSS QWEEEN TO DA VELLUM!!! I need this!!! ❤❤❤❤

[@allisonwinters6442]

Thank you for such helpful ideas for my cover and inside pages. Your voice is so soothing to listen to.

[@reneebarrette4514]

SOOOOOOOOOOO CUTE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Can't wait for Black Friday now!!!

[@catybee7178]

Beautiful work Helen!❤ I can’t wait until Black Friday 😊

[@anaip139]

My goodness!!! I need this !!! All I can say is I have to save my money ! For this totally looking forward to it !! I really found great Inspo thank you so much !!!

[@luley8254]

Love, love, love😍😍😍

[@haleylquinton]

The vellum on the back looks so amazing! Love it!

[@starbucksmocha88]

This was so fun Helen! 😁 I love how you keep in the mishaps and everything, and I cracked up at the part you were like "oh dear lord" at the giant crease in the page, you sounded like a scandalized old timey southern lady hehe it made me chuckle 😂 Also I was soooo relieved when you didn't bend the cover this year to put it in the clear cover, I was getting flashbacks to last year lol... I guess I'm still not over that hehe 😅 This setup turned out absolutely gorgeous and it was so satisfying how perfectly that vellum fit on the back section omg *chef's kiss* 😘👌

[@TheCoffeeMonsterzCo]

Hahaha I'm glad you loved it! Thank you Sarah!

[@MirandaPurpleClouds]

I watched this forever ago. Today i recieved my (first ever!) hobonichi cousin (avec, so it starts in two weeks🥰), so time to rewatch and finally start this adventure!

[@xychen0404]

I'm so excited abt setting up for next yr too! And now Im anticipating ur HW set up next 🤣

[@dawnlovescouture2644]

I am absolutely going to refer back to this video when I set up my cousin. I have to order your tabs first!

[@perfectlyenvious]

I love your new setup!

[@VincciWincci]

Thanks for giving us a sneak peek of all the upcoming products! I'm getting excited to set up my Cousin now! (Currently I just have the 2023 seal on the front and the sneaky emoti on the back and then a cover lol) I really appreciated the tip to bend the cover back for the clear cover. Also thanks for creating the year at a glance stickers! I was originally planning to print the files from the group but this will save me from cutting and gluing 😅 The vellum looks so nice! I've never used vellum before and now I'm tempted...

[@ChristinaPlans]

Off to watch!

[@beckystout2018]

great video, I just want it all!! lol!

[@muzammilhilal203]

Best planner ever 😊💜

[@bookhuggah]

I bought some of the minimal white tabs to use in my first Hobonichi Weeks and looking forward to seeing them soon. I am contemplating getting a Cousin for next year.

[@lovelydiva06]

Your writing is so satisfying, it’s just so neat and aesthetically pleasing and I love jet black pens for planning so my favorite pens to use is fine tip calligraphy pens you can get off amazon or aliexpress, they write so smooth and are jet black and you can refill certain ones with ink so you don’t have to keep repurchasing

[@dawnmatthews9281]

Wow I’m seriously contemplating buying a hononichi planner. the previous years it’s been the happy planner . You’ve made it easy by showing your flip through and how you decorated it! Excited to dive in to my research

[@eruditee]

i was so excited for this video, definitely going to use it as a guide to set up mine as well! thank you so much

[@TheCoffeeMonsterzCo]

You're so welcome! I'm glad it was helpful hehe

[@yreldafernandez7188]

I'm new to your channel i love your stickers connected i love putting stickers on my journal keep up the awesome work ❤

[@StaceyHeathxoxo]

Love the back cover

[@CozyCabin]

So so cute! Your stickers are so adorable!! Love to see you set up your cousin… it gives me so much inspo for mine! Thank you for sharing your process! 🤗💕

[@TheCoffeeMonsterzCo]

Thank you so much!!

[@vickygonzales1341]

All your new releases are so cute. I loved the way you setup your 2023 cousin. 💕

[@TheCoffeeMonsterzCo]

Thank you Vicky!!!

[@maeying9362]

Absolutely love this. I can't wait to get my planner and this will be my first one that I've stuck to one theme. Looking forward to your releases.

[@TheCoffeeMonsterzCo]

Awww thank you Mae!!!

[@KimPearce]

Fantastic video. Your handwriting is the bomb 💣 😍.

[@JeniNeji]

Everything is perfect :) Thanks for the video

[@TheCoffeeMonsterzCo]

Thank you sooo so much!!!

[@anna7276]

Good lord your notebook is so adorable! I wish I had discovered you earlier! Definitely going to subscribe now! You are amazing! X

[@Des_Diane]

I’m over here like I’ve already seen this but I have been watching all your video for the past month I believe and I’m almost all caught up. It’s actually making me really sad but happy because I will be up to date.

[@aaden13]

OH MY GOD I have been waiting 4 this video!!! Iam so excited to break into mine too!!!

[@TheCoffeeMonsterzCo]

Yayy this made me happy to hear!!!

[@ashleighbratek]

It’s beautiful!!!❤

[@TheCoffeeMonsterzCo]

Thank you Ashleigh!!

[@rudyr0]

I would love a bundle of multiple of those calendars!!! I'm doing this thing where I'm adding a mini calendar on every weekly page and highlighting it! Would love to get some from you!

[@trehs98]

Excited for the Black Friday sale! Thanks for sharing your set up.

[@TheCoffeeMonsterzCo]

Thank you Tina! See you in Novemberrrr~

[@tam2488]

ahhh i have been eagerly waitinng for this!! this looks amazing helen!

[@TheCoffeeMonsterzCo]

Thank you Tam!! Ahh I hope you have fun setting it all up!

[@aori_]

This year my pockets are gonna empty,, EVERYTHING IN THIS VIDEO IS SO GOOD!!! We did a sanity check at the same time too, everyone is losing their mind at this point 😂😂😂

[@meganramos7423]

I love everything you did here. Everything looks so pretty and cute.

[@TheCoffeeMonsterzCo]

Thank you Megan!

[@Ridethe808]

Oh my gosh, the vellum! It fit perfectly and was so satisfying to watch things come together. New here, but excited to join the community! Thx Helen for your inspiration!

[@TheCoffeeMonsterzCo]

Thank you so much 🤗 Haha it was definitely my favourite part!

[@diaryofasadblackgirl]

I was hoping so much you were doing this this week! I have most of my order planned for this weekend but you just reminded me I need to get a few more of the die cut stickers for deco!

[@TheCoffeeMonsterzCo]

Thank you Morgan!!! Excited for you!

[@jewelsu4869]

Everything turned out so cute!

[@TheCoffeeMonsterzCo]

Thank you Jewel!!

[@bubbles2070]

I love this set up ❤!! Can’t wait to buy the stickers once it releases🎉

[@TheCoffeeMonsterzCo]

Thank you Rebekah!!

[@cherylldawnful]

I need need need some 2023 stickers! 😁

[@takinaenae]

the vellum back cover part is SOOOO satisfying!! it fits so perfectlyyt

[@TheCoffeeMonsterzCo]

Thank you Riri! It's def my favourite part of it!

[@gisellelopez4512]

This setup was amazing!!! 🤎 Need it all! 🥰

[@TheCoffeeMonsterzCo]

Yay! Thank you Giselle!

[@LunnaySol]

So excited to setup my first ever Hobonichi Cousin, can't wait.

[@TheCoffeeMonsterzCo]

Excited for you!!!

[@robert123225]

The amazing new setup is great, Helen. maybe I can send you my hobonichi and you can set it up for me. LOL thank you for always sharing your ideas with us.

[@TheCoffeeMonsterzCo]

Thank you Sandra! Hahaha this made my day!

[@anieundihrekrumel8427]

Ahhhh! I'm so excited for the Black Friday Sale!! There a lot of adorable things you mentiont and i definitly wanna order some of these on Black Friday. 😁😁😍😍

[@TheCoffeeMonsterzCo]

Ahh thank you! I'm so glad you love them!

[@starrb266]

Love your set up and I can’t wait for Black Friday so I can get all those beautiful things for my cousin too😊

[@TheCoffeeMonsterzCo]

Thank you! Glad you're excited for black friday~

[@annmarieplanstobudget]

I love your setup!! 💖💖💖 My cousin should be arriving in a few days! I’m excited for all the new goodies!!

[@TheCoffeeMonsterzCo]

Ahh so excited for you Ann!

[@kimlewis940]

I'm here..so excited 😆😆😆😆😊 when my notifications click on..yeahhhh

[@TheCoffeeMonsterzCo]

Thank you for watching Kim!!!

[@charissasplans]

This setup video was amazing!! I love the idea of using two sets of tabs. I can’t wait for your Black Friday release. The vellum is just super cute ♥️

[@TheCoffeeMonsterzCo]

Thank you so much lovely Charissa!!! I hope you are doing well!!

[@junenguyen2790]

I love your voice!!

[@SherilynLeanne]

Sitting here wondering why I didn't wait for this video 😍 Beautiful setup! Helen, I've been curious to know how you do your plan with me videos, as in do you write everything you do on your calendar, or you remember everything you do over the few days? Love you!

[@bernadettemeneses9225]

I love the happy squeal after the vellum was setup 😊

[@TheCoffeeMonsterzCo]

Thank you Bernadette!!!

[@CreatingWonderland]

The most SOUTHERN "Oh my lord!" I am from Georgia and was cracking up! Definitely not what I expected from Helen's soft voice. HAHA! Can we get a "Quick Sanity Check" Sticker as well please lol

[@christineellis3688]

I was JUST thinking about when I should set up my 2023 AVEC and this video appears-- LOVE IT!

[@TheCoffeeMonsterzCo]

Hahahaha perrrfect timing ^_^

[@danielapeer8760]

Oh, this setup is absolutely perfect! 😍 I love it! And I can't wait to setup my hobo cousin too! I'll try the weeks for next year and of course I'll need your stickers for that too! 😍 Apropos sticker - when do you please restock the inserts for the sticker binder? I've ordered 4 packages a ten, but I could only fit the half of my tcmc-stickers in them, so I definitely need more. 😉 Thank you! 😘❤️

[@shelleyhuang1257]

Ahhhh! I can't wait to get tabs and vellum so i can finish setting up my Cousin!!!

[@TheCoffeeMonsterzCo]

Hehehe I'm glad you're excited for the releases!