Fountain Pens, Washi Tapes & Sardines | Stationery Fest Haul :)

[@Saturdays.Script]

Watching everyone's stationery fest yt videos, it's apparent how well loved you are in the stationery community and for good reason! It looked a bit overwhelming, but you handled it with your usual grace and kindness ✨️ ❤️

[@TheCoffeeMonsterzCo]

Aw thank you so so much 🥹🥹

[@amyalphabet722]

It warms my heart how many people went out of their way to make you feel spoiled and appreciated and seen. I was in WonderPens today and we were having a great chuckle over the taters that flock to the store when they get new TCMC stock! (Did you know your Robert Oster ink has sold out there?!). It goes without saying that we all love your stationery, but I feel strongly many of us adore your "brand" because it is so authentically Helen. I really don't know how you did Stationery Fest, but it is now clear that the kindness of those around you is what kept you going ❤

[@TheCoffeeMonsterzCo]

Amy Amy Amy you always make me feel loved. Thank you so much!! The folks at WP are so awesome and I'm happy Torontonians can pick-up TCMC stuff easily hehe. Anyways, thank you again. I appreciate you always

[@ElizaMGDuarte]

It is so nice to hear the smile in your voice! Glad you can look back on those days with joy~ 🥰

[@TheCoffeeMonsterzCo]

Aw thank you Eliza~! I need to make more happy videos ^__^

[@Hey_its_CeeTee]

The converter for the Kaweco is incredibly small. I recommend just rinsing out a cartridge and use that as your “converter”. You’ll get better ink capacity this way. Lovely looking pen!

[@TheCoffeeMonsterzCo]

ooo thank you for the tip!!!

[@MeganHitachiin]

Yeah I didn’t enjoy the converter and love my Kawecos so for now I am using cartridges but I will be filling empties with a syringe eventually

[@sherrycohen1824]

Same issue here. I think JetPens has a syringe for that.

[@joyletters_]

Loved meeting you, Helen! And you are obviously so cherished in this community ❤ congrats on such a successful Stationery Fest!!

[@TheCoffeeMonsterzCo]

Ahh thank you again Harmony!!! I hope we get to meet again and under less rushed circumstances hahaha. Much love to you 🥰

[@carriebartkowiak]

Helen, a Standard/Regular Traveler's Notebook is an A5 Slim. (Your new Tokyo edition is a Standard.) The inserts are stupidly expensive for what they are, but they're dead simple to make - it would be especially easy for you with the tools/machines you have for the shop like the booklet stapler. I find making them, especially with cool/pretty random paper/ephemera for the covers, to be really relaxing. :) So the inserts are 110mm wide x 210mm high. (And of course they're made like a book, with double-wide sheets being folded & stapled/sewn in the middle.) They're usually 30 sheets (60 pages) of paper (whatever kind you like, I love Kokuyo 5mm graph) with a thin cardstock cover. Inserts with Tomoe River paper can run 80-100 pages because it's so much thinner. They also make a Passport size. Standard/Regular and Passport are the only two sizes the official Traveler's Company brand makes. But there are plenty of other companies/people/etsy shops that make their own covers, and they do them in every size imaginable, with lots of customizations like inside pockets, tons more bands, having a spine twice as thick so someone can slip in a full-year journal, that kinda thing. The brown one you have with the lovely painting on the front looks to be a Standard with a wide spine, so it can handle 4+ inserts plus some slip-in pockets or slip-in photo PVC and still have all of it fully covered. (I bought some scrap leather off of Temu and am about to make my own Standard cover today.) There *are* etsy shops out there that make traveler's-style covers that will handle your A5 Hobo Cousin, if you really want one. *edit: double-Wide, not double-Side, lol

[@TheCoffeeMonsterzCo]

Omg thank you for your insight Carrie!!! I am pretty new to the TN world. Thank you again!

[@RoseStudio2019]

2:13 Dear Helen, It was fun for me to be at neighbor tables with you at Staionery Fest. We had a great three days together. I am grateful for the support you gave me in this video. I wish you to use your pen and notebook cover in good days 🙏🏻🥰

[@TheCoffeeMonsterzCo]

Thank you again 🥹 I am so excited to use the beautiful notebook & pen. Thank you from the bottom of my heart!

[@NexTupe]

Çok tatlısınız ben de bakacağım mağazanıza 🥰

[@BrittanyBWrites]

That looks like a fun haul and StationeryFest sounds like fun! The painted Kaweco was so gorgeous!

[@TheCoffeeMonsterzCo]

Thank you Brittany!!! It really is ahhh

[@jmarie1959]

I love "Cute Things from Japan"! I've ordered from them several times (mostly ERIC artwork) and they are always SO wonderful. Their packages and inserts/newsletters are always so thoughtfully done. Pure Joy to get "Happy Mail" from them!

[@TheCoffeeMonsterzCo]

Looove their stuff so much!!! Indeed super cute hehe

[@KobeLincoln-us3uu]

Your heart must be so full from this explosion of love! ❤

[@TheCoffeeMonsterzCo]

overflowing 🥹

[@Andrea9772]

3:01 Helen, I have recently started refilling old cartridges with my favorite inks with a syringe. I “cap” them with low temp hot glue and store them upright in a recycled metal tin for mints. I can do this every few weeks and have a fresh supply of ink in my office at all times! Sending lots of love to you from Minnesota!

[@TheCoffeeMonsterzCo]

Ooo thank you so much for the tip Andrea!!! Have a great Sunday

[@stephaniepauls1978]

Helen you are too hard on yourself (something I'm guilty of myself). We all love the content you put out. Thank you for doing what you do.

[@TheCoffeeMonsterzCo]

🥰🥰🥰 Thank you for your love and reassurance Stephanie! I appreciate you. Wishing you a peaceful Sunday!

[@cj_illu7792]

So happy to see all the goodies you picked up! I also adore the Hello Kitty PJs! So cute!!! You are way too sweet, Helen! I couldn’t believe my eyes when I saw my washi tape on the thumbnail 😭 My heart is full of gratitude 🙏

[@heathwitch]

Oh, how wonderful! I could feel the joy and delight and sheer being-loved-ness of your time at StationeryFest along with each story. Thank you so much for sharing! 🧡 You are so important to so many people, and that's a wonderful feeling to have. Big hugs! xx

[@TheCoffeeMonsterzCo]

Overflowingggg with joy!! Thank you so much for your love Heather 🥹🥹

[@heathwitch]

@@TheCoffeeMonsterzCo Always for you, Helen! 😘

[@choochmagooch5200]

It’s a skein of yarn. You have some really wonderful supporters and you deserve them because you work hard year round for everyone 😊

[@anna7276]

Such warmth, kindness, love and joy in this video!!! Just heartwarming! X

[@NancyLiliG]

omg the Hello Kitty pajamas -- 1, I want those! 2, how freaking cute would emoti PJ's be?!

[@TheCoffeeMonsterzCo]

(1) RIGHT? (2) Agreeee!!!

[@Whatttupv]

Love everything you got Helen! Cannot wait to see how you use the TN! Sorry your sardine charm arrived late and couldn’t bring it!!! The Galen leather pen case is sooo pretty and the color is ❤❤

[@TheCoffeeMonsterzCo]

Nooooo need to be sorry!! I am so grateful 🥹 Thank you Vero!

[@stareenafraser]

I enjoyed this haul, everything looks so cute :) especially the capybara stickers 😊 the painted kaweco is so lovely

[@michellealdrich]

So glad to see that you managed some time to see other vendors and shop 😊

[@TheCoffeeMonsterzCo]

Thank you Michelle!!

[@okyplans]

Much love to you Helen :), it was so nice to meet you at the stationery fest, and enjoy the little journal :)

[@TheCoffeeMonsterzCo]

Thank you so much again!!!!!

[@Autumnichi]

Aw, that first one, so pretty but it's connection to the creator is priceless. Renews one's faith in others. I was tempted by Back to the Land but I've been strong lol I'm glad you're back home, exhaling, enjoying the haul x

[@frizzlefry176]

James Hoffman! He’s great. What a cool gift!! I don’t even own an espresso machine, but I’ve watched hours of his videos on how to dial in to get your best espresso 😂

[@deniseholmes7958]

Lots of love in those gifts! I love those new pens.

[@PlanYourOneLife]

Those hand painted Kawekos were stunning. I actually purchased the same Kwohtations sticker sheet that you got as a trade. You also received some awesome gifts.

[@TheCoffeeMonsterzCo]

They are so cute

[@treesbench5973]

sending love from Turkey :) your handwiriting is an awesome art

[@TheCoffeeMonsterzCo]

Thank you so much!!!

[@joannasweelife]

Warms my heart to watch this 😊 the love and gratitude just abounds from you to us and vice versa ❤ I hope to partake in one of these events one day!

[@sherrybutler9233]

Love this! I can’t wait for your Travelers Notebook setup video! Hope it’s soon!

[@TheCoffeeMonsterzCo]

As soooon as the inserts come in!!! Thank you Sherry ^__^

[@brittanyalattabi7062]

I absolutely LOVE Esterbrook pens! They’re my go to pen (I have like 10 of the Esties 🙈)

[@EnnieZhu]

Always brightens my Sundays to see a new video Helen!! Just out of curiosity, what prompts do you use for daily journaling?? I’m always trying to find new prompts and yours seem so unique and interesting :))

[@TheCoffeeMonsterzCo]

Ahh thank you so much Ennie 🥹🥹 This means a lot! I actually publish my own on my website: thecoffeemonsterzco.com/blogs/midnight-blogging/journaling-prompts

[@EnnieZhu]

@@TheCoffeeMonsterzCo oh my gosh I had no idea!! This is absolutely fantastic, you’re a godsend 🤩🥹

[@twocatsandaplanner]

It’s an A5 slim! Your reaction to the cat was priceless 😂

[@TheCoffeeMonsterzCo]

Oooo thank you for letting me know!!!

[@inesjohnsonwrites]

OMG you're drinking tea. I am shooketh 😂

[@TheCoffeeMonsterzCo]

🤣🤣🤣 My doctor had a hard conversation with me looool

[@sam_8328]

Such a great haul!! You are so loved 🫶🏼🫶🏼🫶🏼

[@TheCoffeeMonsterzCo]

Thank you so much Sam!!!

[@patriciawhipple4075]

Hey so glad you like the Pjs, enjoy! You made Bianca's day thank you 🥰

[@anitabudgets131]

So many cute goodies 🤩. I loved the sardine pouch.

[@TheCoffeeMonsterzCo]

Thank you Anita!!! Hehe so fun!

[@MsSclera]

When I saw sardines candles, I was thinking how does Sardine scented candles smells like? Lol. And love love your haul especially duck pin and Melissa's homemade candles. She is the sweetest 💗

[@TheCoffeeMonsterzCo]

hahaha thank you Rosalin!!! I love all of the handmade goodies ahh

[@ChantelleArts]

all those pens are so pretty 🥰

[@dawnyWestScotland]

Love those washi tapes! 💙☀️✂️

[@lavalleyshops]

Would love to see an updated "home" office tour🥰 Did you ever find your missing box of books?!🤗

[@TheCoffeeMonsterzCo]

Ohhh definitely not now, because it is a giant mess bahaha. Maybe after I tidy it up!! And was it the art books?? I can't believe you remember that! Unfortunately I didn't, and I'm still missing a few of my art textbooks :((

[@lavalleyshops]

When you get some free time, hahaha!😉 You have such a cute personality, it's fun to see the "IRL" side of you, in addition to your talent and great work ethic🤗 All the best!

[@cheryldailey5310]

Thank you for sharing your haul! I loved everything (maybe not sardines because I'm afraid to try them) Does Melissa have a shop? I want to know more about the soap and lip balm. You are a kind and amazing person. ❤

[@TheCoffeeMonsterzCo]

I don't believe she does, but iffff I recall, she did tell me a few months ago that she wanted to start selling them!!! I would keep your eyes peeled hehe. Thank you lovely Cheryl!

[@Wacky_Peach]

I wait for Sunday's for this 😌❤️..... Take good care of yourself 💗

[@TheCoffeeMonsterzCo]

Thank you lovely!!! I hope you have a relaxing Sunday

[@kimikobuford]

Happy Sunday Helen❤❤❤❤ I have that Tokyo standard TN. Thanks for sharing ❤❤❤

[@TheCoffeeMonsterzCo]

Hope you have a great week Kimiko!! It's so gorgeous~

[@OnyxFyre]

I was also born in Japan! I am so glad you were able to get that Tokyo edition TN! I was born near Tokyo in Machida. 🇯🇵

[@TheCoffeeMonsterzCo]

Ahhh I'm from Chiba!! Hehe it's so pretty ^___^

[@OnyxFyre]

@@TheCoffeeMonsterzCo that’s so awesome!

[@0walleye0]

That's the pen I would have chosen as well. But there's 3 others in the series. Rock, Leaf, and Lake. They're all beautiful.

[@0walleye0]

3 total not 3 others, my fault

[@NicoleMittman]

Ooh I bet a jibun techo a5 slim would work perfectly in your Galen leather!!

[@nekopug]

Such a great haul!! Thank you for sharing! What shop did the bakery (cat and guinea pig) washi come from? I must find P.P. Pigeon!!

[@TheCoffeeMonsterzCo]

Thank you so much!!! birdietam.art/collections/stationery/products/pigeon-pastries-washi-tape

[@nekopug]

@@TheCoffeeMonsterzCo Yay!! Thank you!!

[@JoannaShoemaker]

The 'bundle' of yarn is called a "Hank" (pretty sure... I'm not a 'yarnie', but I've definitely picked up that term from other places

[@TheCoffeeMonsterzCo]

Ohhh thank you for letting me know Joanna!!

[@bobbiemayers354]

So many cool things!

[@firelunamoon]

That book How to Make the Best Coffee At Home is by James Hoffmann, who has a wonderful KZbin channel. Definitely worth checking out if you enjoy coffee. And I believe that is called a skein of yarn. It's lovely seeing all the sweet gifts and items you received at this event!

[@TheCoffeeMonsterzCo]

Oh COOL! Thank you so much for letting me know!!

[@gracemacke9924]

THE EMOTI FOUNTAIN PEN ❤️‍🔥❤️‍🔥❤️‍🔥

[@TheCoffeeMonsterzCo]

Sooooooo cool right??

[@AxisOAnarchy]

Thank you so much for sharing, Helen. I'm so sad I missed out but I'm hoping we both can return next year if it happens!

[@TheCoffeeMonsterzCo]

Ahh thank you for watching!!!! I hope you can!

[@beyondelsewhere]

Everything is lovely but as soon as I saw CAPYBARA stickers nothing else mattered!! LOL

[@hermig1711]

Hehe they are from birdie tam art! :)

[@TheCoffeeMonsterzCo]

SO cuteee!!!

[@tanjagardner285]

I had a quick glance down the comments and couldn't see anyone who'd answered this question, but apologies if I missed a reply somewhere and someone already gave you the answer. That twisty shape of yarn is called a skein. Most indie dyers tend to wind their yarns in skeins (as do some commercial yarn manufacturers - apparently it stretches the yarn less that way over time than when they wind it into balls before they sell it). Handy hint: you CANNOT knit with yarn straight from a skein. You need to re-wind it into a ball first. I didn't know this when I bought my first yarn skein and OMG everything got SO TANGLED UP and I got SO STRESSED. If someone you know has a ball winder and a swift, you can use those to wind yarn skeins into balls fairly quickly. If not, you can probably find a video on KZbin that shows how to hand-wind it into balls, but that's much slower. Happy knitting! (PS: I often knit while I watch your videos 🙂)

[@beckieche3699]

I love your haul! I am going to go look up all the shops now. Also, I'm not sure if you know, that coffee book looks like it's by James Hoffman who is also a KZbinr!

[@TheCoffeeMonsterzCo]

Ooo I did not know that!!! I know what I wil be watching today hehe. Thanks Beckie!

[@gwenmp29]

Love seeing your haul.

[@CreatingWonderland]

Omg I love all the sweet goodies and love you got. I need to know where the T. Swift stickers are from and want those HK Halloween pants 😂 ❤👻🎀 I hope to meet you someday!

[@jeanmarietucker3832]

Can I have the link for Rosie’s shop I am so in love with her paintings❤❤❤❤

[@TheCoffeeMonsterzCo]

It really is beautiful!!! www.etsy.com/shop/RoseStudio2019?ref=seller-platform-mcnav

[@MaccAbbott]

The taylor swift stickers you showed at 15:30 are so cute! Does Monica sell those/have any social media accounts that you know of? I'd love to see those closer! :)

[@TheCoffeeMonsterzCo]

Hi hi!! Those were not made by Monica! I am out at the moment so I can't check, but I will make a mental note to get back to you later!

[@meghang2945]

I would also like to know this! They’re really cute!

[@kummiekins]

The personalised kaweco is an absolute darling! But fair warning, their converter is teeny tiny 😂. I’m thinking of giving mine away. If you’re ok with filling used cartridges thats a better way to go.

[@nancyc9547]

Ooh you should make a small business dos and don'ts or a business series.

[@TheCoffeeMonsterzCo]

Thank you for the suggestion Nancy!!! Although, I would need to put a big fat disclaimer that I'm unqualified to say anything definitive hahaha

[@nancyc9547]

@@TheCoffeeMonsterzCo You see! Lesson 1 Disclaimers, learning already.

[@felaine17]

hi. where do i get your big size stickers?

[@TheCoffeeMonsterzCo]

Hello!! Are you wondering about vinyl stickers? thecoffeemonsterzco.com/collections/vinyls

[@jagratisart1899]

I love your videos sooo much. I have been watching you for a year now. Your videos are so calming . You are the one who made me love fountain pens as well.And I just love 💕 u. I would make my day if you replied.😊

[@TheCoffeeMonsterzCo]

Ahh thank you so much!!! You made me smile

[@jagratisart1899]

@@TheCoffeeMonsterzCoand you made my day!aaaaaaaaaaaaaaahhhhhh

[@azadehfattahi2645]

Perfect 👍💕

[@emansalama4279]

Can you do a fountain pen newbie video giving some tips for beginners? 😊

[@TheCoffeeMonsterzCo]

I actually already have one!! kzbin.info/www/bejne/aWWqgmB_icxspM0si=BCYC6uTdk2N4m0Zg

[@marzettik]

You had me until sardines, lol. The stationary is pretty, though. ❤

[@jacquebixby1670]

A Lucky Duck!

[@TheCoffeeMonsterzCo]

Indeed!!

[@verschwenderin]

Lovely stuff you got (I had to watch this video with CC to understand the whisper...)

[@TheCoffeeMonsterzCo]

Ah sorry! My voice was extra bad in this video because I lost my voice during the festival :(( A lot of shouting over crowds haha

[@2BRnot2BRipper]

Sigh...you and the sardines! Lol "My paws are staying away from your precious stash!" p/s That's a skein of yarn.

[@TheCoffeeMonsterzCo]

Hahahaha you better!! And thank you!!!

[@stareenafraser]

🎉🎉🎉❤❤❤

[@TheCoffeeMonsterzCo]

Have a great day Stareena!!

[@segaeru]

🤍🤍

[@clairechcohen]

:D

[@emkaydee6033]

The word you're looking for Helen is skein (a skein of yarn!) 🧶