I posted recently about the DIY custom coffee mug from A Beautiful Mess and I got a lot of feedback from readers that using a Sharpie on a mug would not work well. So I went on a hunt for a better solution to customizing your coffee mug. I knew there had to be another…
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Mickey Moleskines
The big news this week in the world of notebooks is the new limited edition Mickey Mouse Moleskines. The notebooks are available in the pocket and large size. Each cover is debossed with classic drawings of the famous mouse. Inside, the end papers are filled with sketches and each notebook includes an instructive drawing guide…
DIY: Industrial Desk
Martha Stewart Living included instructions on how to build a plywood-and-plumbing-pipe desk in their January 2013 issue. This desk includes a small raised shelf across the back of the desk which is a lovely added feature. There are even downloadable schematic instructions to help you with your new project. If you like this project, check…
What’s the difference between a Signo and a Signo Bit?
I have owned a Uni-Ball Signo Bit in the smallest possible size (0.18mm which is for writing on grains of rice or equally tiny things). Its so fine that it scratched along my toothy paper until I had completed clogged it into disuse. I’d heard lots of praise for the Bit thought so I wanted…
Link Love: Pens and Pansies
Pens: Parker 51 Medium Nib (via Informal Scribble) Lamy AL-Star Ruby Red Limited Edition Fountain Pen (via From the Pen Cup) Finding the perfect Pantone Emerald Ink (via Inkophile) The Good, the Meh, the Bad, and the Truly Ridiculous (via From the Pen Cup) Pens for Dark Paper (via East, West, Everywhere) Greg Minuskin and…
DIY Cereal Notebooks
Creme de la Craft posted a quick way to upcycle old cereal boxes into mini notebooks. This is a great way to use up leftover paper scraps to fill or decorate. The only additional tip I would make would be to use a sewing machine and a heavyweight needle to sew up the binding or…
iPad Mini Keyboard Options
If its been a touch quieter around here this week than usual, please bear with me. I started a new job (within the same company) so I’ve been a bit busier and more distracted than usual. This new gig has also opened me up to meeting new people and being inspired by new office supply…