🌸 How I make my NOTEBOOK COVERS 🌼 / Getting ready for a SHOP UPDATE / ILLUSTRATOR STUDIO VLOG

[@sweetbamabrown]

I just discovered your channel last week and I am hooked. I love your videos. You explain everything so easily. Your work is beautiful. You have truly inspired me to try and create my own notepads and other stuff.

[@aPenasIllustrator]

That's so kind, thank you so much for such lovely compliments, really means the world! Welcome to my channel 😍

[@Mochigardens]

your art is so lovely omg, it really reminds me of those magical art in children's books!

[@aPenasIllustrator]

Thank you so much 😊😊 that’s my ultimate dream eheh 🥰🌈🎉

[@stompingliger]

This was convenient since I just found your channel 2 hours ago. I love your vids now.

[@aPenasIllustrator]

Eheheh thank you so much for watching my videos 🥰🌈🎉

[@leepeiying6011]

"Byeeeeeeeeeeee" 😁 Best!👍

[@aPenasIllustrator]

Ehehehe :D

[@OneCraftyRabbit]

I love the music in your videos, it's so happy, it compliments you and your energy! Love this video.

[@aPenasIllustrator]

Aww thank you so much Jessica! That’s really nice to know 🥰

[@emeorse]

I love to see how you make your products and how simple and easy you explain everything. You are an excellent art/craft maker! Congratulations once again, Bia!!!

[@aPenasIllustrator]

Thank you so much Marta, you're so lovely 💛🌸

[@augustatkinsonillustration5341]

Nice notebook covers

[@aPenasIllustrator]

Thank you so much! :D

[@augustatkinsonillustration5341]

@@aPenasIllustrator You're welcome

[@CreativeMouse]

I love watching your videos. They’re so relaxing. 😊

[@aPenasIllustrator]

That makes me so happy 😍💛🌈

[@herinternest3958]

I just love how much effort andlove you put in your products, it really shows! I am now tempted to try and make my own notebooks. I really wanted some for ages but outsourcing usually requires huge quantities which I cannot afford at the moment. Already looking for the paper to order and video is not even over yet :D I even have small flower press which looks the similar as your press (just smaller) which I think I could use! Thank you for inspiration!

[@aPenasIllustrator]

Thank you so much, that means a lot!! Yeeeees, that’s why I started to make them myself and it’s all super fun! I have a full tutorial of how o make my notebooks where I listed all materials I use if you want to check that out 😘

[@CallMeTippy]

your designs are always so cute~

[@aPenasIllustrator]

Thank you so so much 🥺💛

[@Elroi-oh]

Thanks so much. They’re beautiful 😻

[@aPenasIllustrator]

Thank you so much 😍

[@cathyalyna]

I adore all your work! Good luck🌷

[@aPenasIllustrator]

Thank you so much lovely! :D

[@jessicafejos6417]

I’m loving your videos !!! Weird comment but can you tell me where you got your glasses I would love to get a pair 😊

[@blisssgaming]

Hey nice informative video ❤️❤️ I jus wanted to know what type of paper u use for the cover ?

[@camillelecluyse4146]

I've been looking at some things in your shop for the longest time! I guess this is my sign to order some :D

[@aPenasIllustrator]

Awww thank you so much Camille 🥺 everythjng will be available tomorrow 💛

[@pesonaldf]

Greetings from Colombia. I love your videos and designs.

[@aPenasIllustrator]

ThNk you so much, it means a lot 😍

[@juanaaguilar5712]

Awesome job ! Keep up the good work ! 👍🏼😉

[@aPenasIllustrator]

Thank you so much 😊💛

[@brunacamargodasilva6008]

Suas artes são lindas! Parabéns! Você me deu algumas ideias de produtos que estou criando para minha futura loja on-line, aqui no Brasil! Obrigada por este vídeo. Continuarei acompanhando seu canal.

[@aPenasIllustrator]

Muito obrigada Bruna! :D

[@Lotsotrouble2]

Your stickers are adorable. What size sticker paper are you using?

[@aPenasIllustrator]

Thank you so much! :D I use A4 and cut the stickers into A6 :)

[@Lotsotrouble2]

@@aPenasIllustrator thank you so much for replying!! 😊😊👍🏻 I truly appreciate your time. I just found your channel and I love your work and your videos. 💖

[@born2bewild120]

Please share which ink you use exactly for your canon!!!! :))

[@aPenasIllustrator]

I use a off brand, I buy them in a Portuguese website called For Print, not sure if they ship internationally!!

[@jeriahhintay2030]

I love your notebook covers, can i purchase your design for commercial use? How much would it cost per design? Thank you :)

[@danielafonseca3104]

I love your work :)

[@aPenasIllustrator]

Thank you 🥰

[@denissecuqbustamante6489]

so cool, I use the photoshop setting of printer because of you and your tutorials jajaja thanks you so much. I have the guillotine too, but I dont know how to protect the cover of the marks that stay after the cut :C. I love the set and the washi tape, congrat for the shop update too

[@aPenasIllustrator]

Yay, glad it helped! Try cutting less at the same time of if it doesn’t work, place a cardboard on top of the notebooks so they don’t touch the lever 🥰 thank you so much Denisse 😍😍

[@denissecuqbustamante6489]

Thank you sooooo much 💖💖💖💖🥰

[@petitespoir9965]

Ola Beatriz 🙋🏻‍♀️ I love watching your vlogs, it inspires me to work as hard as you do 😊 May I ask : I am having a hard time understanding how to set up things (printer? Photoshop?) to get the pastel colour that I put on my illustrations. When I print them the colours are ugly and not at all pastels! Can you maybe please help? Did you watch a tutorial or can give me any clue to help me do things right lol? I have a laser printer, I don't know if that changes anything 🤷🏻‍♀️ THANKS A LOOOOT and keep up the great work 💖

[@aPenasIllustrator]

Hiiii, aww I’m glad! 🥰 did you tried using the settings I showed in this video? That’s what I did to get the colours I wanted. You may have to dry different printing profiles and settings. It can be a lot of trying until you get it right :) I don’t know about laser printers, only have a B&W one eheh

[@petitespoir9965]

@@aPenasIllustrator Thank you gor your answer 😘😘 I will try that as soon as I am in my studio next week. When I saw that you were talking about that matter I was like "finallyyyyyyy maybe I will figure out this issue, thank youuuuuu Bea" 😁😘

[@aPenasIllustrator]

@@petitespoir9965 glad it could help 😍😍😍

[@JessicaLynnIllustration]

Hey Bia! These are super cute! Notebooks are still on my bucket list to try this year so your videos are always so helpful - Thank you! I'll be on the look out for your book press tutorial video too. Couple questions: What weight of paper do you use for your covers? Do you just use reams of plain white printer paper for the insides and about how many sheets per notebook?

[@aPenasIllustrator]

Hey Jessica! Thank you so much 🥰 I use 250gsm paper, white paper and 15 sheets per notebook! Hope it helps 💛

[@faridajararah1238]

Your studio makeover looks great! You did a wonderful job. Do you like your corner cutter? How thick can you cut accurately? I am in need of one and not sure which brand to buy, but I like that the one you list has the different size corners included. I was wondering your opinion before I splurge and purchase.

[@aPenasIllustrator]

I can cut notebooks with it, that’s why I bought it and it does the trick! I can cut 1/2 cm but I never cut so much to be honest 😅 it doesn’t come with diferente size corners, at least when I bought it! I had to buy a separate one. It’s an expensive investment for what it is in my opinion, but it was the only way of getting round corner notebooks 🥰💛

[@dawnnydays]

Yes!!!

[@aPenasIllustrator]

Whoop whoop 🥰🥰🎉🌈

[@astithalia2454]

Luv ur vids the best u know💖

[@aPenasIllustrator]

Thank you so much lovely!

[@sophie_createsart7903]

Your videos help me want to make a shop happen. So im purchasing a second hand printer too ee what its like to make prints. Any suggestions on good quality paper?

[@aPenasIllustrator]

Aaaaah that’s amazing 😍😍😍 yay!! I really love the navigator ones and the ones I get on Amazon, you can check the links in the description :)

[@julianasampaio4136]

As tuas artes são tão lindas até mesmo pra um kit de festa, chá de bebê, decoração de quarto 😍 poderia ter um baby shop 🙏🏻

[@aPenasIllustrator]

Obrigadaaaa 🥰🥰 quem sabe um dia eheheh

[@goodenoughasmr]

Hello lovely! I absolutely love your work 😍 Would you mind if I ask if your printer does A3? Xx I know you mentioned its make so I'm just curious as I'm on the hunt for a printer that does A3 and most importantly borderless printing!

[@aPenasIllustrator]

Hey lovely! Thank you so much 😊 yes it does A3 borderless 🥰 I love it eheh

[@goodenoughasmr]

@@aPenasIllustrator Ah thank you so much❤️

[@aPenasIllustrator]

@@goodenoughasmr you’re welcome 🥰

[@Vitrianna]

i wanna ask... what paper/card did you use for your cover? also if im thinking of making it glossy, what should i do? should i use some kind of adhesive plastic cover? or a photo top?

[@aPenasIllustrator]

I’ve only ever used matte, so I’m not sure about that :) I use navigator 250gsm but if I print in A3 the paper is different. I have a fun notebook tutorial where I explain everything and show all the materials!

[@شموخالسلطان-ب7م]

wow 🤩 What is the program used?🥰🥰

[@aPenasIllustrator]

Hiii! I use Adobe photoshop 🥰

[@شموخالسلطان-ب7م]

@@aPenasIllustrator thanks 💞💞💞

[@ghouling1111]

I think this is the video you told me to watch for settings. You didn't mentioned colour profiles.. what colour profile do you draw the art with and I see your document on the computer was in RGB.. then you print in CMYK? And you dnt have any colour matching issues? Sorry for the questions.. im having so many colour issues.. gone through a full tank of ink. Feeling like a huge failure.

[@phalasathenea]

How do you protect the PRINT in the covers?

[@aPenasIllustrator]

I don't add any additional protection :)

[@marisolcastaneda9353]

@@aPenasIllustrator will the ink bleed on the stickers or cover since it's inkjet and not toner?

[@lucys.c.5307]

What kind of paper - gsm do you use for the notebook covers?

[@lucys.c.5307]

Sorry, I just checked your website, it says it there under your products :) your notebooks are so cute!

[@aPenasIllustrator]

250gsm 🥰 I Have a full tutorial of how I make them 💛

[@monimaglio3582]

❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@aPenasIllustrator]

Thank you!

[@lisandrarodrigurez3424]

Every you do is a succes

[@aPenasIllustrator]

You’re so sweet, thank you 🥺💛

[@KatiesWorldSCRAPBOOK]

I love your sticker sheets! May I ask what kind of paper do you use? White paper or clear? Or is it Vinyl sticker paper?

[@aPenasIllustrator]

It’s normal paper sticker paper 🥰 I only use vinyl for bigger individual stickers 💛

[@KatiesWorldSCRAPBOOK]

Oh I shpuld have looked in your description first! Sorry! Thank you for listing everything you use! Love your work!

[@aPenasIllustrator]

@@KatiesWorldSCRAPBOOK no worries!! Thank you so much 🥰🌈

[@KatiesWorldSCRAPBOOK]

@@aPenasIllustrator Thank You! :)