MARGINAL NOTES IN COMMONPLACE BOOKS | Journal de Sylvie

Welcome to Episode - 33
#commonplacebook #margins #notetakingtips #notebook #marginalnotes #knowledge #notes
I am sharing everything you need to know about the basics and benefits of adding Marginal Notes in your Commonplace Book. Also know as Marginalia, is a great learning tool in studying a subject matter. 📖 A walkthrough the historical use of Margins reveals its functionality in organizing the written words from ancient times. ⏳
In this video you will learn (10) types of notes worth adding to your page margins that will enable you to process the knowledge efficiently. Marginal Notes (Marginalia) are excellent tools to Review & Preview your material (not to mention the hidden clues! 😉)
0:20 - What is a margin
0:32 - Functions of Marginal Notes
3:20 - (10) Notes Worth adding in your Margin
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My name is Sylvie, I enjoy sharing functional & artistic Journaling Systems 📔
I am a note taker, passionate about Knowledge & Self-Learning Methods 📚
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Happy Journaling!

[@dameanvil]

00:00 📚 Margins historically served to organize text, aid reading, and frame content, originating from blank edges in scrolls and later evolving in books. 01:17 🏰 Margins transitioned from practical separators to spaces for commentaries, aiding comprehension, aesthetics, and protecting texts. 02:40 📝 Marginal notes, or marginalia, in commonplace books include annotations, subheads, references, glosses, summaries, visual aids, notabilia, "maniculae" (hand symbols), corrections, questions, and ideas. 05:52 🖌 Visual illustrations or sketches in margins aid in highlighting key information or interpreting content, similar to medieval manuscript decorations. -06:43 👉 "Maniculae" or hand symbols point out important passages, emphasizing their significance within the text. 07:37 ❓ Adding questions in margins aids further investigation or explores additional aspects of the topic being studied. 08:33 📖 Marginal notes can be as valuable as the main text, providing hints, clues, and aiding comprehension, making annotated copies sought after for learning and review purposes.

[@journaldesylvie]

wow! that's an impressive tutorial summary! thank you 📖🕯

[@0Ensis0]

This is pure art in your common place book. Love it!

[@journaldesylvie]

Thank you! I am pleased to know you liked it.

[@p.eshita2916]

While watching this video I felt like I saw the most beautiful history book ever!!! Keep going on with the incredible creative work. I found something very unique creativity and energy in your journal.

[@journaldesylvie]

Wow, thank you for taking the time to leave me this amusing feedback. I will release next march new series of notebooks and self-learning, hope you will enjoy it too. 📖🕯

[@laurelkhpr]

Your journal is beautiful, and so rich with content and meaning. I always learn so much from your videos. Thank you for sharing your ten different types of marginal notes: 0:00 Introduction 3:20 Annotation 3:47 Keywords 4:20 Material Reference 4:54 Gloss 5:16 Summary 5:35 Drawings 6:11 Notabilia 7:10 Corrections 7:33 Questions 7:53 Ideas

[@journaldesylvie]

I am very pleased that you learned something (this is exactly why I love sharing self-learning methods) Thank you so much for the excellent time stamps - I added it in the description box 😉 (that was a great help)

[@nadinekrause6507]

I loved this video! I love your journaling style. Maybe someday there will be a video on how you create your pages in your commonplace book - a “journal with me” type video so we can see your process from start to finish.

[@journaldesylvie]

Hello Nadine, always good to hear from you! yes I may do a process video. I warn you though, my desk gets quite messy with pens and ephemera 😊

[@nadinekrause6507]

@@journaldesylvie it will match my desk!

[@highlandjournalart654]

I would love to see that vide too, and no desk can ever be too messy 😊

[@SomniiLinn]

I would love a video like that as well, and who doesn't love an ephemera & stationary cluttered desk? :)

[@WendiWells]

@@journaldesylvieYesssss PLEASE!! A “Commonplace Withe Me” video from blank page spread to completed spread! 🙏👍🤗

[@kan-zee]

0:46 & 1:30....✍🏼 💗😍 I love your history reference subjects in your videos...awesome

[@journaldesylvie]

Thank you. Glad you enjoyed it! 📖🕯

[@karenrwalker]

This has to be the most beautiful journal I've ever seen, and even better, functional! Great tips for marginalia.

[@journaldesylvie]

Thank you so much Karen! Pleased to know you found it useful! 📖🕯️

[@GraceKraft-i4n]

I am so enjoying your explaining of how to do a commonplace book. I have watched so many journals over the years wanting to start a common place book but had no idea where to start. I’m reviewing all of your videos about common place books and I think it’s going to give me a good sendoff to get started on some thing. I’m so interested in for so long. Thank you

[@journaldesylvie]

Hello!! Very pleased to read your feedback and that you found useful tips from where to start. This is why I enjoy sharing notebooks systems that I apply and experiment. Hope you will have an exciting commonplace book journey 📖🕯

[@HighCountryStudio]

I would love to see how you took the plain notebook from ordinary to beautiful…your process . I’ve really enjoyed all your videos on commonplace books. Beautiful.

[@journaldesylvie]

Thank you for your pleasant feedback. Soon I will record some shorts for the process. 😉📖🕯

[@HighCountryStudio]

@@journaldesylvie 👏👍

[@jennyp4934]

This is beautiful. When I was at school, many years ago, I spent quite a bit of time doing title pages etc. One of my parents always told me off for wasting time, but it gave me so much pleasure. I've actually saved all those pages - not many of the books, just my drawings etc. I think I'll dig them out and incorporate them into my commonplace book. You've given me so much to think about.

[@journaldesylvie]

Hello Jenny, your feedback amuses because I couldn't agree more that common placing knowledge needs to bring us pleasure in learning. I am glad you saved some of your drawing treasures 😊

[@silviapopa1121]

Your common place book is visually stunning and I'm sure equally functional to boot! I could never hope to create something approaching this level, but I am grateful for you sharing your talents with us!

[@journaldesylvie]

Thank you Silvia, I am pleased to know you liked the setup. I have many other commonplace books with almost no visuals or may be with small stickers next to the paragraph (don't feel obliged that your journal have to include heavy visual illustrations)😉. I previously shared a How to start a Travel Journal where I highlight ideas for different pages layout (may be you will find it inspiring). kzbin.info/www/bejne/gJvRZZdoa5lpqsksi=4rp430wDEqvm1rYf

[@mellodi]

The notebooks that I used in school had ridiculous pink margins. They still do. I hated it. When I started journaling I made a point to avoid notebooks with margins. But you made me realize how useful than can be in some situations. Probably, I will still not use them but the video is great and gives me ideas to consider and maybe use someday.

[@journaldesylvie]

Hello! I am glad you found some tips. If you don't prefer margins, you can create a footer section to add any of the 10 ideas. I shared a similar layout in kzbin.info/www/bejne/o2qydI2ZbLGheJo 😉

[@helendeacon7637]

Wonderful commonplace book, beautifully presented, excellent tips. Thank you!

[@journaldesylvie]

You're very welcome! glad you enjoyed it. 📖🕯

[@Yesica1993]

The beginning of this was particularly interesting to me because just last night I watched a fascinating video called: "Learn how to read Ancient Egyptian Hieroglyphs with Ilona Regulsk." I always love your books/journals. It's great to have a record of your life and experiences. I liked the part about Corrections! Making an error is always a fear when working in ink. But it's better to accept that, despite our best efforts, it will happen sometimes. It makes sense to incorporate corrections into the book, instead of freaking out and tearing out the page, or quitting altogether.

[@journaldesylvie]

Hello Yesica, your comment about Ancient Egypt Hieroglyphs is interesting because I am currently summarizing same topic in my CPB (great minds 😉). As for the Corrections, I used to be guilty with this myself. I regret tearing many spreads in the past, but I finally overcame this illusion of perfection, specially when I look at DaVinci notes 😂. Correcting mistakes was quite normal back in time where manuscripts were hand copied. Thank you for your feedback - always appreciated.

[@riyanamelchers6634]

What a gorgeous book you made!! It is really stunning and it looks to me as the most beautiful history book. Making history more fun then boring, your book is the best thing I have seen ever. I love history, especially of the Great Masters, pitty you wrote the name of Vincent van Gogh wrong, my fav painter and Dutch like me. I have always had the idea of starting a study, but now I know what the most gorgeous and efficient way would be. I just strated this last week my first commonplace book, ofcourse all about art, but it is nothing like yours. I love what I have done so far, but your video gave me al the information I needed. I have seen so many videos about commonplace books, most are just writing with evey now and then some pictures etc, But your gorgeous book is such a great inspiration. especially all the info around the margins, so helpfull. I am on my way, love what I have done and with your video I know how I can make it even more me then it allready is. Thank you so much for this great video, have a nice day.

[@journaldesylvie]

Hello Riyana @riyanamelchers6634, it was a great pleasure to read you feedback and thank you for taking the time to send it. I was traveling for a month and just returned. I am very excited we came across and can't wait to hear more about your commonplace journey. (note: I fixed the Vincent spelling after the video 😉 my sister brought it to my attention. It's a good reminder that handwritten notes are subjected to errors and correcting it makes our notebooks more authentic). Wish you the best and keep in touch 📖🕯

[@CoffeeandPraise]

Thank you for sharing these wonderful ideas and your beautifully set up commonplace book. It has been inspiring to say the least.

[@journaldesylvie]

You are so welcome! 📖🕯

[@CybearBox]

I just found your channel and quite impressed with the art and work. I heard the student statement and i was like .. "Damn. I just grab the ones without notes." I should be less picky in my future buys. :)

[@journaldesylvie]

Thank you! I felt the same when I was doing my research… glad we came across! 📖🕯️

[@dabblinginjournals]

Absolutely beautiful commonplace book…I’m in awe!

[@journaldesylvie]

Hello dear! I always appreciate your feedback on my journal. Glad you liked it!!!

[@nancydoak3285]

You are such a good teacher. Thank you! 👏

[@journaldesylvie]

You're very welcome! 📖🕯

[@AmandineShadia]

Wow thanks for sharing your knowledge with us. I’m creating my commonplace notebook and this has been very helpful. ✨💞

[@journaldesylvie]

You are so welcome! Enjoy the Commonplace Journey 📖🕯

[@kimcruz3889]

I love vintage journals!!

[@journaldesylvie]

Thank you!

[@cris-amv]

Loved this video Sylvie! I was so inspired that I created my own Commonplace Book. 😁 When will we see more videos from you? I hope all is well! ❤

[@journaldesylvie]

Thank you Cristina, I am so excited you started common-placing your knowledge!!! Very soon will share more topics. I was just taking many nature field trips; but stay tuned I will catch up..😉😂

[@estano9111]

excellent

[@journaldesylvie]

Thank you!

[@margareth5501]

Very informative and helpful. Thank you for sharing 😊

[@journaldesylvie]

You are so welcome! Glad you found it useful.

[@jocquemorrison9785]

Very useful. Your CPB are beautiful. You must be an artist. 😀

[@journaldesylvie]

I enjoy using illustrations in my notebooks as a effective self-learning method 📖🕯

[@deesnook5292]

Thank you so much, I found it very informative & will make an effort to use more of them ...

[@journaldesylvie]

Great! I am glad you like margins too… ☺️

[@bookish_views]

So many useful hints and tips and may I just say what a wonderful work of art your commonplace book is! Love it all and so inspiring as always! ❤️

[@journaldesylvie]

Thank you so much Raffaela! 🥰🥰🥰 I am glad you found useful tips. Always happy to hear your feedback

[@Daria-4215]

Very beautiful and informative video! A lot of ideas and inspirations for me. Thank you!

[@journaldesylvie]

You are so welcome Daria!

[@koko.journal21]

Just found out we were Instagram friends!! Love alll your videos Sylvie❤😊 so glad I found this channel

[@journaldesylvie]

Of course! 🥰 glad you are enjoying the content 😊

[@jameshopkins7507]

Super et incroyable! Je l'aime!

[@journaldesylvie]

Merci beaucoup! 📖🕯

[@Adri_de_harubooks]

I loved your video ❤️ the information and your journal (so visual and beautiful by the way) were so functional for me ✨ thank you

[@journaldesylvie]

I'm so glad you found helpful tips!! Thank you for your feedback 😍

[@liliana1lfr]

You are such a scholar, I am learning so very much! Off to video #3.. Indexing

[@journaldesylvie]

Wonderful! 📚📚📚 let me know if you have questions

[@historyunderfootnyc]

Excellent video. Thank you.

[@journaldesylvie]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@larryglatt2548]

Love this video, Is that your handwriting on the pages and is this the 'Life" notebook ruled journal, I didn't realize it came in that toned paper (beautiful)? Thank you.

[@journaldesylvie]

Hello Larry, yes this is my handwriting. I have multiple Commonplace Books and this is not the "Life" notebook, its another one Dot Grid (Kraft - brown paper) from Archer & Olive brand.

[@larryglatt2548]

@@journaldesylvie Your handwriting is art, very beautiful. This is an A4 size, correct? Thank you for your replies.

[@alison64able]

Thank you it was very helpful

[@journaldesylvie]

Glad it helped, You are so welcome Alison!

[@joana6020]

Loved this video! Whats the notebook you're using and how did you make the pages look so weathered? I started a commonplace bc of vou, the poor notebook got so used its endpages cracked 🤣

[@journaldesylvie]

Hello Jo, the notebook is from Archer & Olive (Dot - Grid - Kraft paper). As for the weathered look, I apply a blending brush to a Distress Ink pad and tap it any where on the page (mainly on edges), its a very simple technique (both Brush and ink are in the description box). You feedback that I inspired you to start your Commonplace Book made my day!!! don't worry about cracked pages....you are acquiring and preserving invaluable Knowledge ! 🥰📖📚

[@andreiadetavora8471]

Sylvie, fantastic, as always!!

[@journaldesylvie]

Thank you so much Andreia. Glad you liked it. 😉

[@samantafloor]

I love your designs and your voice

[@journaldesylvie]

Thank you so much Samanta!!

[@anwarallie]

Such a beautiful book. What book with brown pages are you using?

[@journaldesylvie]

Thank you, I am glad you liked it. I have the link of the notebook in the description box 📖🕯

[@marinafcmorais]

I’m in love 😍

[@journaldesylvie]

☺️ thank you Marina!

[@EFergDindrane]

I annotate everything. I've noticed that you seem to have a column for annotations only on one page of a two-page spread. Is that accurate, or selection bias in this video? Why? Thank you!

[@journaldesylvie]

Hello, Good question 🙋‍♀️ so in reality the classic way to is to have one margin for every single page However, you always can customize your notebook as you see fit, depending on the content In my other commonplace book I have more writing and I needed the margins at every page kzbin.info/www/bejne/h6CkaKR8lN2Hra8

[@kentjensen4504]

Beautiful. But why do only some pages have lined margins?

[@journaldesylvie]

😉 it depends on how you wish to arrange the pages as long as you have a margin as a concept. In some commonplace books I keep one margin for every page. In this particular one, because it contains a summary of a general knowledge, I was able to compile what I need in one margin and leave more space for contents and visuals.

[@kentjensen4504]

@@journaldesylvie Thanks for responding! I'm watching your other videos now. You're a gem.

[@0Ensis0]

May I ask what is the notebook you are using?

[@journaldesylvie]

Hello, this is a Dot Grid Notebook (Kraft paper) from Archer&Olive

[@0Ensis0]

@@journaldesylvie thank you very much :)

[@aaas6348]

I know this is stupid question but how did you print those pictures out as clearer? It looks HD with colours

[@journaldesylvie]

Actually valid question! I have a collection of ephemera and stickers (usually relevant to my topics of interest). I usually leave links to many in the description box. Occasionally I print but typically it’s a purchased already printed collection. 📖🕯if nothing in my collection is relevant, I sketch a basic representation of what I need to highlight. 📖🕯

[@cpasquet]

AWESOME WORK THANKS.......

[@journaldesylvie]

Thank you too!