Oh, hell yeah, Mary! Her journaling is always inspiring but I am thrilled that she too is falling in love with Q-Less and has added even more was to gamify and play when journaling. YOu kow I love adding gaming components to my life planning and Mary has great ideas. Thanks for sharing and, as always, your journals are beautiful!
Link of the Week:
- Dicey Journaling (via From the Pen Cup)
Pens:
- Moderately Obnoxious Nib Output Commencing (via Line Variation)
- In Memoriam: Platinum Curidas, 2020-2026 (via The Pen Addict)
- Exploring the Inky World of Dip Pens (via Pen Boutique LTD Blog)
- Every Kakimori Dip Pen Nib (via Yoseka Stationery)
- Inks And Pens On My Desk Today (via An Inkophile’s Blog)
- Too many pens: Platinum Preppy encore (via Scribblemonboddo)
Ink:
- Cult Pens Deep Dark Blue (via Inkcredible Colours)
- We Tried EVERY Black Ink (via Yoseka Stationery Blog)
- Preserving Your Memories: Archival Inks, Permanent Inks, and More! (via Yoseka Stationery Blog)
- DeAtramentis Absinthe Ink Review (via The Pen Addict)
Pencils:
- Review: Pentel Multi 8 Lead Holder / Clutch Pencil (via Parka Blogs)
Notebooks & Paper:
- Printable Sticky Notes (via Planner Fun)
- Diary Inserts for 2026, 2027 & 2028 (via Philofaxy)
- Logical Prime A6 Slim 2.5mm Grid Notebook (via Notebook Stories)
- Six-Pocket Pamphlet Book for Journaling (via RozWoundUp)
- Discover the new Stop the Scroll Journal (via Flow Magazine)
- How to Use Washi Tape (via JetPens)
Art & Creativity:
- Travel the World Through Knitting in This Architecture-Inspired Pattern Book (via My Modern Met)
- Apple-Pine: Spring Garden In a Pot (Table Gardening). (via Apple-Pine)
- Indigenous Artisans Elevate Adidas’ Mexico National Team Jersey (via My Modern Met)
- Always a good subject to draw: what’s on my desk? (via Liz Steel)
- Catching Up (via Abigail Halpin)
- It’s simple: When you’re working in your sketchbook, you’re not on your phone (via Flow Magazine)
- Zander Raymond’s improvised collages are made from daily debris and things you might find in the bin (via It’s Nice That)
- Budget Supplies for Making Art Outside (via Comfortable Shoes Studio)
Other Interesting Things:
- THE EYE: Cultivate Your Interior Styling & Creative Vision (via decor8)
- Pinterest Has Become Unusable (via Kottke.org)
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- U.S. Postal Service Issues Postcrossing Stamps (via USPS Newsroom)
- 2026 Stationery Park Recap (via The Pen Addict)
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