Mitsus appearance (especially with the "loading" gif) ist SO adorable. And of course your content I like a lot! All of it. Thank you 😙
@Littlepea88Ай бұрын
I love your journaling content, but I'm also really enjoying these Vlog videos! You seem to have such a lovely crafty community where you live, and it's so nice getting a sneaky look behind the scenes at both crafty and not crafty things. Your trip to the nature reserve carpark to record audio had me laughing, and I've had long nails since I was 16 so I totally understand your discomfort when you end up with a nail that short. I LOVE Leela Journals designs, and I'm waiting on an order right now, and you introduced me to Paper Monogatari, and London Gifties which I'm now addicted to. As soon as I saw your July layout, I had to pick up those gorgeous hydrangea and bird stickers! P.S. The Mitsu loading bar, it makes me smile every time so now I'm watching out for his arrival!
@ErinSmithАй бұрын
You sweetheart, I’m so glad you’re enjoying my lil videos! I’m really enjoying injecting a bit more of me-as-a-person on the channel too 🥰
@themission137Ай бұрын
"i don't disagree, i just don't want it on my tapes!" i laughed so hard because i totally get it!
@ErinSmithАй бұрын
I’m sure there’s a market for inspirational washi… it just isn’t us 🤣
@julia-hereАй бұрын
This was super fun, Erin! The meetups!! I so wish I had that where I live - the stationery and pen community = the best! Your gifted pen looks like a Jinhao 82; the other one I don't know by just the looks. (also vibing the Washi tape shop building washis that are actually washis haha)
@ErinSmithАй бұрын
We are so lucky to have the stationery community here that we do Julia! I’m so spoiled! I looked up the second pen in my emails for the order history lol - didn’t think of that earlier - apparently it’s a Jiaxiang JX a002 🤷♀️
@moultingrook8091Ай бұрын
That orange pen one is a Jinhao 82 ^^ It’s modeled after the body of a Sailor Pro Gear Slim. I love my medium nib ones. They’re good and solid for a really inexpensive pen.
@Rachel.Christine97Ай бұрын
BRB picking up the honeymoon crashers audiobook immediately 😍
@ErinSmithАй бұрын
Say hi to Harry for me! 😍😍
@janalewis3030Ай бұрын
Tip if you're changing inks or refilling them - latex gloves (or equivalent)! It will save ink from getting all over your hands!
@ErinSmithАй бұрын
Definitely need to invest, thank you! 😅
@themission137Ай бұрын
i love these vlog style videos erin! i feel like i'm catching up with you for the week or something. i also love mitsu just sitting and staring at you clearly waiting for your 'unimportant business' to be over while you attend to him, the star of the show xD
@ErinSmithАй бұрын
He is actually very patient isn’t he! 🤣 thank you so much! 🥰
@mariesalway91Ай бұрын
ohh, those fountain pen stickers worked so well 😄
@ErinSmithАй бұрын
Thank you for that excellent snaffle 😍 I’ve since worked out I can’t make the next fountain pen meetup! Might just use it to swatch my existing things again because it’s fun 😅
@madamejukeАй бұрын
Oh the little houses tape! Perfect for Christmas villages theme in December 🤣
@ErinSmithАй бұрын
That was my first thought too! 😍
@cvvzdesignsАй бұрын
Nail stickers in a journal is a yes. 😘
@ErinSmithАй бұрын
I think it might have to happen!
@ChantelleArtsАй бұрын
I love creating alongside your videos ☺☺
@ErinSmithАй бұрын
I love that you do that! 🥰
@Karen_TriesАй бұрын
At least the writing on that one pet tape is light enough to where you don’t have to read it on white paper!
@ErinSmithАй бұрын
That’s true!
@cvvzdesignsАй бұрын
The whole time you were working on the "Abbey" I kept reading it as "Happy". Oh brain. 😋
@ErinSmithАй бұрын
Close enough, it was a very good event 😉
@sheemapatelАй бұрын
I'm absolutely loving these vlogs. 🎉
@ErinSmithАй бұрын
I’m so glad Sheema! I’m really enjoying making them! 🥰
@TheConsultingReaderАй бұрын
I’m using nail stickers in my tiny journals (A6 and TN sizes). I’m mostly using flowers just to bring a bit of colour to the pages and make them look cohesive. It’s so exciting to watch you embark on your fountain pen journey. I used to have lots of fountain pens in the past, and there are so many new beautiful ones on the market now. But I think I’ll try to resist their calls and stick to my dip pens for now. I’m getting into fancy ink though at the moment 🖊️
@ErinSmithАй бұрын
I can see how it could become a very expensive hobby very quickly! 😅
@TheConsultingReaderАй бұрын
@@ErinSmith I’m eyeing some Ferris Wheel Press fountain pens… But I don’t think I’m willing to spend that much money (100-400£ 😩)
@ErinSmithАй бұрын
I’ve looked at them too, and reached the same conclusion for now 🤣 excellent wish list items if someone wants to get a really good gift!
@Karen_TriesАй бұрын
I LOVE my Leelajournals notebooks! I need to make another order soon for some washi and stickers!! (I also got a similar pink bow with my order and used it in my setup this month! 😂)
@ErinSmithАй бұрын
Oh that’s so cute Karen! I bet it looks right at home in a LeelaJournals notebook 😍
@tarapreston414326 күн бұрын
Erin - Where do you get the beautiful illuminated letters? I am planning a very floral, vintage, romantic, witchy journal for next year and those would be so amazingly helpful. Totally agree about inspirational messages. I don't want them on my tapes either. LOL
@ErinSmith25 күн бұрын
I got them from Journalsay a while ago - they still have the listing but they're all sold out sadly! I'll link it anyway in case you want to keep an eye on them: bit.ly/45GappV They have a similar style at the moment though: bit.ly/4cDqLCU I don't own these ones so I can't say for sure but some of them look like they might be quite a bit bigger than others! STICKII also have this sticker sheet but you only get one of each letter, so might be best to grab two: bit.ly/3TS8hIm
@tarapreston414325 күн бұрын
@@ErinSmith Thank you so much! I actually have that one from Stickii and used it today for my September set up.
@rabarellaАй бұрын
I have the exact same platinum shooting star pen! It’s cheap but writes so well
@ErinSmithАй бұрын
I really like it too! 🥰
@stationerystreamАй бұрын
Finally getting to see what you were supposed to bring! 😂 Would have loved to see the Lumos pen. "I'll keep this out for a sec" Famous last words. Jinhao 82 for the first pen, and potentially Jinhao 100 centenniel (depending on size) for pen no 2. Andrew was the exuberant gentleman with the empty fishies :P I hope you have fun at the next one! Look forward to seeing you explore a new medium. ^^
@ErinSmithАй бұрын
I won’t be at the next one sadly - I thought it was going to be Sunday! 🥲 the next next one though for sure! 🥰 thanks for my lovely pink inks in fishes!
@melizzavelez6823Ай бұрын
Omg those are all in my cart 😂. Would love to see how you use them.
@ErinSmithАй бұрын
Which ones? I showed a lot of stuff 🤣
@antzieslifeАй бұрын
I love these vlogs! Maybe you could do a reverse google search with a pic of the fountain pen to see what matches you get and if you can confirm suspicions that it's a Jinhao?
@ErinSmithАй бұрын
That's smart Antz! I think I've worked it out, apparently it's a Jiaxiang/JX-A002 - no idea what that means but it sure is pretty!
@KitSixxАй бұрын
YAAAAAS- I squeed as soon as I saw this title.
@ErinSmithАй бұрын
It’s happening! 🤣
@My.CuriositiesАй бұрын
Lovely video as always :) I really like that vlog style where we can see how you integrate journal in your everyday life. I was wondering what your microphone was, I couldn't find it in the description, I apologise if you've mentioned it somewhere I couldn't find.
@ErinSmithАй бұрын
I haven’t linked it because I can’t find it online anywhere sadly - it’s a Stadium Sydney USB microphone, if you live in Australia you can get it at JB HiFi!
@PurpleCeders910Ай бұрын
I love your vlogs! 💕
@ErinSmithАй бұрын
Thanks Ceders 🥰🥰 I’m having a great time making them!
@PurpleCeders910Ай бұрын
@@ErinSmith that’s wonderful! It definitely shows how much of a good time you’re having. It’s lovely to see! 💜
@mystlady85Ай бұрын
Welcome. You have arrived. As for me, I've always been a fountain pen gal. ❤🤟🏽✒️
@ErinSmithАй бұрын
It’s overwhelming but it’s SO exciting! 😍
@KimTaehee_95Ай бұрын
I love your videos.
@ErinSmithАй бұрын
I’m so glad! 🥰
@DefyAllLogic29 күн бұрын
How do you "decant" your stickers for your sticker books? Or are they premade sticker books? Are they loose stickers in sleeves or are they pasted on glossy pages? I'm overwhelmed with the amount of stationary and not sure how to contain it all.
@ErinSmith28 күн бұрын
Bit of a combo - some of my sticker books are just books of kiss cut stickers that I bought, already bound into books. I have one reusable sticker book that I put ‘leftovers’ into - its pages are made from sticker release backing, just like the back part of a sticker sheet, so you can just your stickers up and whack them in there, and when you want to use them they peel off the pages easily. In my reusable sticker book I keep offcuts from PET tapes, letter stamps I want to organise for efficiency, and any last stickers from a pack if I’ve used the rest up and just have one or two left over. For flake stickers that come in little bags, I usually store those in a binder I got from Journalsay - I showed it in a recent haul video I did with them if you’re interested 🥰
@Juliet_AustraliaАй бұрын
Oh Erin, how do you find out about these meet ups. I have a fountain pen. It was a gift to my husband, its an expensive one, he gave it to me. Do they bleed in your journals? My writing isn't good enough to use it yet, but hoping one day to get to it. Juliet from Brissy. Love your Vlogs :)
@ErinSmithАй бұрын
Hi Juliet! If you’re on Facebook, look for the Fountain Pens Australia group. They have regular meetups all over the country! The next one in Brisbane is actually this Saturday, I won’t be able to attend but it’s open to all! I haven’t found that the inks I’ve tried have bled yet but you do have to let the ink dry before you turn the page, which is an adjustment for me 😅 also often, fountain pens will make your writing appear better! You should try your beautiful pen and see!
@stationerystreamАй бұрын
It really depends on your paper on whether the ink bleeds or feathers. Notebook Therapy is relatively tolerable for fountain pen inks. Other well known reliable paper journals include Midori MD and Hobonichi. Leuchturrm has variable response to fountain pen inks (the 85 gsm can handle fine and medium nibs, but has ghosting), but is far superior to Moleskine. Many a fountain pen enthusiast have self-reported "awful" handwriting, and still thoroughly enjoy their fountain pens. Don't be scared to use your fountain pen. It can actually help make it easier to improve your handwriting (though does not automatically make it better, it just requires less pressure to use, so you can learn to make your handwriting better with ease).
@michelledchenАй бұрын
May I ask, where do you listen for the audiobooks?
@ErinSmithАй бұрын
I get most of mine on the Libby app through my local libraries 🥰
@mooncraftbujoАй бұрын
I'd love to know what temperature your one week of winter is, because we're currently in our one week of summer and it's 22 degrees 😂
@ErinSmithАй бұрын
The best day had a top of 17! 🤣 it’s over now though, today was 23 🥲
@natalieeforsythАй бұрын
Not specifically *fountain* pen related but - which pen(s) do you use to fill out your journal on a daily basis? I just can’t find one I like! I use the Sakura Pigma Microns for my drawings and layouts (weeklies etc) but I’m not sure I also want to use them to fill out my daily stuff! Any advice from anyone would be greatly appreciated - let’s get the pen (discussion) party started🎉🙈
@ErinSmithАй бұрын
I’ve been a Pigma Micron full-time user for the past few years, I do really like them for everyday! I love that I don’t have to wait to erase pencil lines from under them or wait to turn the page because of how quickly the ink dries, and also the fact that they’re waterproof helps if you ever spill something on the journal by mistake. I don’t mind the Muji gel pens too - and I usually hate gel pens 🤣 interested to hear what others say!
@slane_designАй бұрын
Where do you find the FP meetups?
@ErinSmithАй бұрын
There’s a Fountain Pens Australia group on Facebook, they have regular meetups in lots of the capital cities! Proceed with caution though, you will be bombarded with beautiful pen and ink posts 😅
@ErinSmithАй бұрын
There’s a Fountain Pens Australia group on Facebook, they have regular meetups in lots of the capital cities! Proceed with caution though, you will be bombarded with beautiful pen and ink posts 😅
@tulleandpensАй бұрын
I'm still confused that people in other countries have to learn how to use fountain pens in adulthood. Actually, before you made this video, I thought it's an American thing, like they don't learn to do it as a kid. This is so confusing to me because here kids learn this in second grade when they're 7 or 8. But I guess you learn stuff that is absolutely foreign to me.
@ErinSmithАй бұрын
I didn’t touch one until I was in my late 20s! I wish we did have to learn in school, I’d be having a much easier time now 😅
@blackhellebore8919 күн бұрын
Exchange students from Europe where soooo confused when they couldn't get ink or anything for their fountain pens in NZ. Cue one parent sending over a whole bag of cheap pens and inks for their kid to give out to the uncouth foreign children 😂😂😂
@tulleandpens19 күн бұрын
@@blackhellebore89 Really? I didn't know! How funny! Thanks for telling me!
@alliberryАй бұрын
i also hate readable text! make it really swirly cursive, or Latin, but not a silly quote 🙃
@ErinSmithАй бұрын
Right? If I want a quote in my journal I’ll choose it myself 🤣