hemlock and oak | creative journal | april 2023

Join my process for putting together a week in April in my creative journal.
PLANNER turned JOURNAL //
Hemlock and Oak Planner: bit.ly/3lYjVn0
Use code "JULIEK10" to save 10% on your order)
(See how I took mine apart and made it disc bound here): • hemlock and oak | flip...
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PRODUCTS I USE TO DECO MY PAGES //
Stamps and kits from Studio Calico: bit.ly/3URXeQ1
Stamps from Kerri Bradford Studios: bit.ly/3OT3ToF
Stamps from Heba Alsibai Creates: bit.ly/3wnMHmq
Inks from The Stamp Market: bit.ly/3eUJ2U6
Inks from Close To My Heart: bit.ly/30LnGh7
Avery Clear Full Sheet Shipping Labels (Inkjet): amzn.to/3mmfaDv
In A Creative Bubble digi elements: bit.ly/41RshNh
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PENS + MARKERS //
Zig Clean Color Dot Marker (Oatmeal): amzn.to/4amTbR9
Sarasa black/gold pen body: amzn.to/4d14ArJ
Uni Pure Malt Gel pen from Jetpens: bit.ly/3ExAyta
Uni Pure Malt Gel Pen from Amazon: amzn.to/3qqzYrN
^^ (refilled with uni jetstream .5 refill from Jetpens: bit.ly/32gJZQB
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IN MY TOOLBOX //
Mini Trimmer: bit.ly/3W0dnQC
LEVENGER disc punch: amzn.to/3vK1O5E
Black Discs: bit.ly/3QEjbP3
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Affiliate links may be used which means I get a small commission if you decide to purchase, but there is NO additional cost to you. All products were purchased by me … except products marked with asterisks which were received from the company with no expectation. This video was NOT sponsored, requested, or paid and I did it only because I wanted to share what I enjoy using in my planner. :)

[@taraleake3207]

Love your pages!

[@plan2create]

Thank you so much for watching and for taking the time to comment! 😘💕

[@traceybeaumont8535]

Love watching how you create these pages

[@plan2create]

Always appreciate you watching, friend! xx

[@la-quandanorwood5158]

Great journaling video.

[@plan2create]

Thank you! So glad you enjoyed it!

[@prettyproductive]

Loved the video Julie!

[@vernabailey3671]

I just found this channel. I don’t stamp (though you make me want to.lol). But I absolutely love this style of weekly memory/journaling. With weekly planners keeping memories to the specific day spaces was just not for me. I don’t plan out my days or time block or anything too structured, so even journaling in that “structured” way hasn’t really worked for me. But this….well this is genius! Meshing up the whole week in a creative slab of prettiness!!!! Love it ❤

[@plan2create]

So happy this video helped you see journaling in a fresh new way! Yay!

[@vernabailey3671]

⁠@@plan2createas a side note I just seen a video and hemlock and oak sells inserts now. I love their paper so I may order some.

[@susannek4546]

that turned out so cute! Love your creative journal process! I still need to buy sticker paper but it is definitely on my list to do for my next planner. :)

[@plan2create]

Thank you, Susanne! I’m loving the sticker paper for these bolder colored inks! It takes some of the stress out of stamping directly to project… because we’ve all had that major oops! 🤣

[@coco_plans]

Such a great video, Julie! I adore your approach and the gorgeous final spread. Your stamping is beautiful! It’s so helpful to hear your thoughts, especially for stamping newbie. Your spread is balanced and full of life, goals!! Your videos are my absolute favorite, love hearing your wonderful personality throughout❤❤

[@plan2create]

You’re too kind but thank you SO much, sweet friend! I love playing in this journal and it’s my pleasure to share! So glad you’re jumping in to some stamping. It’s such a. fun way to create!

[@alexamosier323]

Such a beautiful spread! And a great point about reducing redundancies - I also feel the need to journal about each photo when that isn't always necessary and can get in the way of recording other stories from the week. Thanks for the inspo as always!!

[@plan2create]

Oh thank you! I’m so happy you understood what I was trying to say!! 🤣

[@susanweber6861]

I saw your work on KBS and loved your style, was wishing there would be a video and here you are! Thank you so much for doing these videos. So basically, you always journal the week after it is over?

[@plan2create]

Hi Susan! Thanks for tracking me down! As much as I’d like to do one day at a time, it just works for me to do a week at a go!

[@susanweber6861]

@@plan2create I’ve been wasting so much time trying to do it as I go along and I can’t figure it out - then I saw your video and it makes sense - no wonder it didn’t work

[@hollyrickard4010]

So pretty!! I’ve been in a journal slump lately but your spreads give me so much inspiration! Also, I have lash extensions too and feel the exact same way. SO nice to wake up and not have to worry about putting on mascara (and then taking it off before bed lol)

[@plan2create]

Aww, thanks Holly! I appreciate you watching and taking the time to say hello! Hope your journal pages come to life this week! I’m really hoping my swollen eye was caused by something different than the lashes.. I’ll probably try them again soon because I’m ridiculous. haha

[@LisaLoveStudio]

Ah, I love the way this came out! Do you have bleed though or ghosting on the other side of your stamped pages with TSM inks?

[@plan2create]

Thank you so much, Lisa! No, there isn’t any bleeding and occasionally a small shadow on the other side but it just depends on how dark the ink I’m using and how broad the stamp is. “Finer” stamps never have an issue. For example, that “happy to be here” could’ve potentially ghosted through, but that’s when I throw down a transparent label and feel super safe. :) Sometimes I remember to flip my page to show the impact - I think I did in one of my previous CJWM videos but I’ll try to remember to show that so people can get a feel!

[@judithkuebel]

what do you do with the calendar? I love this process your creativity is amazing

[@plan2create]

Thank you so much! I’ve struggled with my monthly… never quite sure how to use it but I thought of something this month that I’ll be sharing soon! (Used some new stamps from Kerri Bradford that I can’t quite share yet). ☺️

[@alonebymimi4239]

Hello. Idk if someone has asked you to do this. Could you do a video of how you print your pics on the Avery shipping labels. And what printer do you use? Tysm! Love love love your channel!

[@plan2create]

I’ll add that to my list! Thanks for reaching out.

[@houserdiane]

Nice 👍🏽. H & O pages I presume?

[@plan2create]

Yes! ☺️

[@kelly-janes]

I love, love, love to watch your process. Your pages always turn out so great and the stamping just speaks to my heart! HA! How long did it take for the ink to dry when you stamped on the clear sticker paper? I think I need to invest in the brand you are using! I have to let the ink dry overnight when I print journaling onto the sticker paper I'm using. I also noticed you stamped on top of the washi on your calendar page (where April is stamped). What ink did you use?! I need you to teach me all of the things! HAHA!! Thanks for sharing, Julie!!

[@plan2create]

Thank you so much, Kelly! I think this Stamp Market ink dried pretty fast on that label… it might have a little “stickiness” to it, but no smearing (yay). I’m the most impatient crafter so if anything doesn’t dry fast, it’s off my list immediately. It might be a combination of the Avery brand clear sticker paper and the ink? Not sure if one or the other matters more? On the April monthly page, I have a trick… I stamp it over the washi but if it doesn’t show up crisply, I use my Uni oil based pen to write over it. It’s perfect for that slicker surface. I’ll link it up in my desc box but here’s where you can find it at JetPens: bit.ly/3HoX0ZM

[@plan2create]

Oh, and I do love the CTMH Archival Black when I’m stamping on a slicker surface. Either that or the Color Theory black ink from CTMH. :)

[@kelly-janes]

@@plan2create Thank you so much, Julie!! I really appreciate it!

[@furrymomo1]

What paper and printer do you use for your transparent stickers? They look so good!💕💕💕

[@plan2create]

Thank you! I use an older canon model printer and these clear sticker sheets from Avery: amzn.to/3mmfaDv