STUDIO VLOG ✿ I've had a breakthrough ✨

[@ChantelleArts]

you've created great characters, this project really could be amazing! 🥰

[@CharlyLane]

As someone who works as a designer and illustrator in children’s publishing, this gets me so excited to see you create your own picture books oh my goodness I have waited years for this haha. Seeing you so enthusiastic about it brings me so much joy!

[@BreeCooley]

I see you having a cartoon too! That sketch with the strawberries. I saw them as a cartoon. When you think big, think even BIGGER! xo

[@ntriciacooke]

Your thumbnail is just the cutest!

[@angielucha]

I love this. It is super important to feel bored. I miss that too and you have inspired me. I have been wanting to finish some projects. I think this is the year. Thank you!

[@AshleyAwe]

Ahhhck! I hope you feel better by the time you read this. I have missed you! So glad to hear you had a breakthrough! It was nice to see your enthusiasm. I wanted more! Longer! I hope there is room for Egbert to be fleshed out this year. Looking forward to your beautiful work!

[@zoehilger1462]

I also have been slowly working towards my own childrens books and one thing I found so helpful was drawing from children's books from the library. I would go to the library for a few hours and pick out some books I liked and do studies on the illustrations. It nit only helped me learn how to make good art for books but also just helped me grow as an artist. May be something to try!

[@GingerNinja007]

I love the idea of wall stickers!!!! One thing to note, some stickers can peel off wallpaper or paint, so being mindful of the adheisive type would be something to look into. When my son was young (he is 27 now), I bought Blues Clues character decals that went on his wall. He loved them and I loved them too. Once he outgrew the Blues Clues phase they came off the wall with no issues. Character decals are so much fun!

[@CatsPlanner]

I'm really happy to see your creativity blooming and see you excited about this project Kat! When an idea comes to us we must pursue it, because mor eofen then not, it didn't come to us without a reason. Can't wait to see where this new chapter takes you 🤍🤍

[@leeraxd]

yasss a catherine childrens book is going to be so cute

[@terisaisherwood3006]

I would absolutely love seasonal themed coloring books, would definitely buy!!

[@lucysowerby8885]

we neeeeed a colouring book!!!! single sided to use with markers would be ideal !!! i would loveeee

[@maetherabbit9999]

I second this! I would love to color Bumblebutt!

[@angelajohnson9047]

I love this idea and I really love how you light up when you talk about all this. Go for it!

[@andrealissettecampos8926]

By far one my favorite videos from you and soooooo excited for what's to come!!! Stay rested, healthy and inspired!

[@tracykiske7758]

Excited to follow along with you on your new adventure.

[@anneorija974]

Catherine, I love your enthusiasm. As Mum of three, who’s children just loved library adventures and books in general. The illustration was important but the really hook was the quality of the story along side the illustration. I love everything Kapnip, and look forward to your colouring books they will also make great gifts too.❤

[@melissabu506]

I really love small pouches. You could also make character pouches if possible ❤

[@ddsaldanha]

i wanted the 40 minutes!!!!!! and i'm very excited to follow the process!

[@LauraGomez-bl2so]

I love reading picture books! They are just an instant shot of happiness and nostalgia. There are so many beautiful artists making them right now. Can't wait to see the process of you making yours!

[@celestialjourney2070]

I loved this and yes it's good to slow down but remember this year Astrologically is crazy but in a positive way to make way for dreams coming true because of the Nodes. This year is very magical! :) Breakthroughs are good! Keep up the good work! :)

[@Christina24life]

Oooh, I didn’t know that you’ve already illustrated a book. Illustrating children books is my ultimate goal and dream. That’s all I want to do.

[@Jmdgopaul]

Welcome homeeee, hope you’re feeling a bit better now. Please when you create a colouring book please could the lines be chunky and one design per page so there’s a blank backing page for ink leaking through ❤❤❤

[@wocketywack]

BBC Maestro have a really great course with Julia Donaldson on writing picture books. Highly recommend! Also if you fancy diving in the deep end, Bologna Children's Book Fair provides a pretty fascinating (if slightly overwhelming) insight into the publishing scene. It's at the end of March and illustrators can apply for a discount on the ticket.

[@khabsamum6074]

Aw so many lovely memories the Stray and we are going on a bear hunt book and Kipper , and Im so guilty of wasting time on my phone. It’s something I am trying be more present and see life. Looking forward to all things you have planned

[@lisabatchelor5659]

Its lovely to see you so excited about your new projects. I would certainly love a Katnipp colouring book as I find colouring very therapeutic!

[@bigoldjim4696]

Love your vlogs. My wife and I are starting a social media/merch venture and you've given us a lot of inspiration. I'd love more videos with your printer as time permits.

[@Bubba21]

Hi Catherine and the katnipp team, hope you are well and wishing your wonderful and happy week and weekend ahead Love ❤ from Madison from Melbourne Australia 😊

[@Stephh2425]

I think getting off social media would do all of us a lot of good. We can only consume so much - it’s time to create!

[@WendyGreenIllustrations]

that awesome that you are wanting to make children's books & fill like it is time to start working on them... can't wait to see where this will take you!!

[@axanadportraits]

Your videos are always so cozy and warm! If you ever plan to make notebooks, I would buy every design!

[@Craft00980]

Love your videos. Thank you for being you. You are my idol ❤

[@Lucymargo271]

I would buy all of the colouring books!

[@missmusic1999]

I can not wait for the books your artwork is so cute so I just know the books will be adorable ❤xox

[@MISSLEONAJB]

Hey Catherine 🤗 I’d love to get some colouring books from you and your stories are going to be great 🩷 xxx

[@sprinkledwithcolor]

Bugaboo!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I have been bugging you about Bugaboo for a couple of years and I will say, I am so excited!!!! 😘

[@stonehavenlife13]

Anyone else fighting with their subconscious that yes, the video really did end there that way? Because my brain is really confused where the rest of the video went 😅💖 Always proud of you Catherine!!!!

[@christinejourneys]

So excited for you 💕✨It’s going to be an amazing year !

[@_chetom]

I loooove your studio vlogs! (also your travel vlogs! will you be uploading a Japan one? would love to hear more about your experience visiting the character shops!!) 💖 It's so hard to balance our creative outputs between doing it out of pure enjoyment without thinking on how we can turn them into products, and then trying to pour the creativity into coming up with products and ideas. I've been trying to dedicate a little chunk of my days only to just sit and draw with no purpose other than enjoyment; it's been quite healing so far!

[@cbplibra1012]

As an artist, I have also found myself being into my phone more and I used to get upset seeing people on their phones constantly...and now I'm becoming "those" people. When I am aware, LOL, I put my phone down.

[@tracyslayton8095]

I would love a coloring book

[@annabeljewel]

As a Mum of 3 kids who had read/bought lots of children's books I would say a lot of those books that are 10 for £10 are a bit rubbish. Julia Donaldson is one of my favourite children's authors as she introduces some more challenging words to the children. Also, the illustrations by Axel Sheffler and Lydia Monks are great as they offer some lovely details for the children to look at to keep them interested in the story. If the pictures are too simple for the amount of words then the child can get bored before you've read the page.

[@olbird7647]

I've always found the print quality and paper to be really good. No they're not super-well known authors, but if they get kids interested in books, reading and art then it's all good.

[@wendydalton8083]

Coloring books with stickers

[@xSanderzz]

Just a thought but what about a book or ideas/characters/themes including a cat with catknip? its so obvious but this could be such a huge opener for so many ideas whichever way your imagination wants to go with it.

[@TheHsallaway]

Have you read The Comfort Crisis, by Michael Easter? When you were talking about the benefits of boredom it sounded like research he sights in that book! Super fascinating! Good on you for recognizing it on your own

[@TanzaniteDawns]

Hi , This was fun ! Nice Jumper, My daughter is Marie crazy "Ladies do not start fights, but they can finish them !" Regarding your train journey in Japan , I also commute and put my phone down and see a crowd staring into a phone. But I like to think that they are all messaging "What do you want for dinner tonight, I don't mind, NO, what do YOU want for dinner tonight"

[@Kalalilie]

I love all the Katnipp characters please make them all Instagram accounts ❤❤❤❤❤

[@brianamassicotte5505]

How about for the stories you make with the seasons, turn the story pages into coloring pages. That’s two in one right?

[@holanahi9557]

please coloring book

[@carissawithac]

💖

[@lindacollier5441]

💛🩷💛🩷💛🩷😊

[@carolineshergold3467]

Maybe just taking them off the list, remived any pressure and allowed creativity to flow.

[@sonyaga.2065]

☕🍳🍞🌺🌺

[@yvetteblonk4505]

The childrens books you found so cheap are problebly from amazone. They have a self publishing option. You upload your illustrations, and they print is on demand or something like that.

[@olbird7647]

She bought them from a shop called 'The Works'. Well known for their bargain books and art supplies for all ages.

[@dianakreider4588]

Hi! I just wanted to let you know that in the US, bugaboo is a racist term that is used in the South. I you plan to publish in the US, you should change it for that market.

[@ck2d]

Let me know if you need a beta reader. You'd be amazed how many self published books are full of typos and it just kills the professionalism of the author.