After two years of not being into planners, I've decided to change my online moniker from PlannerBug to LoopyCrafter, which I think is more apt for me these days. I'm not just a one-trick pony obsessed with traveler's notebooks and journaling, but I am also obsessed over many other crafts, such as knitting, crochet, art journaling, scrapbooking and card making. And I sometimes bake too.
I've been meaning to include many different areas of interest in my blog and social media feed but each time I do, I see the numbers drop and people disengaging with me. I can't blame them as they did initially follow me because of planners and journals. But I have to be true to myself and do things I love doing, rather than do things others would like see me doing.
So I guess I'm saying I'm a multi-trick crafty pony and have many different interests in my life that doesn't revolve around traveler's notebooks alone. It was time to discard the name I've hung onto since 2014.
Thank you for continuing with me on this journey and for anyone new, welcome.
You can find me on my updated social media links here (and on the sidebar):
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Wednesday, 20 December 2017
Wednesday, 4 October 2017
Welcome Again
Hello, hello! I've been thinking about moving into Blogger for some time as it was getting a little expensive maintaining a domain and server space. It also looks like Blogger has enhanced its functions since the last time I used it. So all in all, it's a pretty good move.
I could only transfer 40+ blog posts over because the xml import/export between platforms does not seem to work as well. So I had to manually repost each post, which is a right pain in the butt. I have to pretty much archive most of the older articles in an xml format until I can figure out how to move them over to Blogger.
That's just some of the technical difficulties. I also had to transfer my photos from my previous web space to Google's photo directory so that wasn't fun. I spent a good part of yesterday just working out all the kinks.
Coming back to Blogger seems familiar. After all, I did start with Blogger... well, not exactly. Truth be told, I started with Livejournal. Anyone still remember that? And I think I even had a Salon blog for a while. I've tried most blogging platforms, even dabbled in Open Diary and a bit of the free Wordpress (before moving into the fully paid service). But I've had Blogger blogs for the longest time. I have a knitting blog, which has not been updated in yonks, and a beauty blog. Embarrassingly enough, you can still find them on the internets.
I guess this post is not so much an introduction into this blog. If you have been following my blog, this will just seem like a transition. It's nothing particularly new. In fact, I kept the look and feel pretty much the same. If you'd like to subscribe (or resubscribe), please hit the RSS button on the right sidebar or subscribe via email.
Thank you so much for your support and I sincerely hope you enjoy going through the blog. Do let me know if you have any suggestions or topics you'd like to discuss and I'll do my best. You can leave them in the comments below or ping me at one of my many social media platforms.
I could only transfer 40+ blog posts over because the xml import/export between platforms does not seem to work as well. So I had to manually repost each post, which is a right pain in the butt. I have to pretty much archive most of the older articles in an xml format until I can figure out how to move them over to Blogger.
That's just some of the technical difficulties. I also had to transfer my photos from my previous web space to Google's photo directory so that wasn't fun. I spent a good part of yesterday just working out all the kinks.
Coming back to Blogger seems familiar. After all, I did start with Blogger... well, not exactly. Truth be told, I started with Livejournal. Anyone still remember that? And I think I even had a Salon blog for a while. I've tried most blogging platforms, even dabbled in Open Diary and a bit of the free Wordpress (before moving into the fully paid service). But I've had Blogger blogs for the longest time. I have a knitting blog, which has not been updated in yonks, and a beauty blog. Embarrassingly enough, you can still find them on the internets.
I guess this post is not so much an introduction into this blog. If you have been following my blog, this will just seem like a transition. It's nothing particularly new. In fact, I kept the look and feel pretty much the same. If you'd like to subscribe (or resubscribe), please hit the RSS button on the right sidebar or subscribe via email.
Thank you so much for your support and I sincerely hope you enjoy going through the blog. Do let me know if you have any suggestions or topics you'd like to discuss and I'll do my best. You can leave them in the comments below or ping me at one of my many social media platforms.
Sunday, 18 June 2017
Olive Edition Traveler's Notebook - A Quick Look
I was lucky enough to snag an Olive Edition Traveler's Notebook at CzipLee (a stationery store in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia) just last Monday as they restocked a second batch. I didn't intend on getting one at that time but I just happen to ask if they had any available, and there was. So I decided to get it there and then.
So here's a video "unboxing" of my Olive Edition. I am so in love with it now. The shade of olive is so unique and beautiful. It's always different in different lighting. And the leather feels more suede-like than my Camel.
I hope you enjoyed the video and thanks for watching. Do let me know if you have any questions or suggestions.
Do you have the Olive Edition yet?
YouTube Channel: PlannerBug
Direct link: Olive Edition Traveler's Notebook
So here's a video "unboxing" of my Olive Edition. I am so in love with it now. The shade of olive is so unique and beautiful. It's always different in different lighting. And the leather feels more suede-like than my Camel.
I hope you enjoyed the video and thanks for watching. Do let me know if you have any questions or suggestions.
Do you have the Olive Edition yet?
YouTube Channel: PlannerBug
Direct link: Olive Edition Traveler's Notebook
Wednesday, 8 February 2017
Traveler's Notebook Flip Through and Updated Setup
It's been absolutely ages since I last uploaded a video but I wanted to film my latest traveler's notebook setup. I'm using it as a creative journal and am starting to enjoy it more. I never used it regularly before because I was trying to set it up as a planner but it didn't work out for me.
As a journal though, I'm free to stick all sorts of things inside. Even doing mixed media when I feel like it.
I hope you enjoy the video of this flip through and do let me know if you have any questions or suggestions. Thanks so much for watching!
YouTube > PlannerBug
Direct link to video > Traveler's Notebook Flip Through and Updated Setup
As a journal though, I'm free to stick all sorts of things inside. Even doing mixed media when I feel like it.
I hope you enjoy the video of this flip through and do let me know if you have any questions or suggestions. Thanks so much for watching!
YouTube > PlannerBug
Direct link to video > Traveler's Notebook Flip Through and Updated Setup
Saturday, 14 February 2015
Midori Traveler's Notebook
I'm not particularly superstitious but thought I'd better not post the usual blogger interview today just in case the featured person is. I don't know much about urban legends and rather than dwell on the bad juju that may befall us, I'll just show you what has been occupying my time lately.
I came across the Midori Traveler's Notebook (MTN for short) on many Instagram photos and YouTube videos before but it was largely ignored because I didn't think it could work as a planner. A couple of weeks ago, I met a friend who uses an MTN as a planner and after playing around with hers for a bit, I decided to grab the last brown one that was available in Kinokuniya at that time. Don't worry, Kinokuniya restocks MTNs more frequently than Filofaxes so you haven't missed the boat.
The system is a bit of an odd one. It's basically a rectangular piece of leather with elastic strings looped through the middle to hold different notebooks together. You can get notebooks in different formats and insert them between the elastic to create a collection of notebooks. I think it's a lot easier to see how it's done rather than describing it so I'd highly recommend going through YouTube for tutorials on how to set up an MTN.
The standard MTN set (regular size) comes with a cotton bag (but it's rather small especially after you've stuffed the MTN), a leather cover (the main MTN leather piece), a blank notebook, and 2 spare elastic strings.
There are quite a few accessories to help you customise the MTN. I got the kraft file and the zipper pocket to stuff in different stationery. I use four notebooks; an undated monthly calendar, a dated 2015 weekly diary (horizontal), a grid paper notebook and a blank paper notebook that came with the original set. I also got what Midori calls connecting bands, but these are basically just large rubber bands and you can substitute with the 2 spare elastics that comes in the set so you don't need to buy extras.
I don't know what it is about the MTN that draws me in. I love handling it and love the larger pages (compared to a personal sized Filofax). I was also pleasantly surprised that the leather lies completely flat. I'm not sure why I thought it would be too stiff and that it wouldn't.
And speaking of the leather, can I just say how much I love the leather cover. It's about 2.5mm thick but is very pliable. The front is treated with vegetable tannin and many folks have complained that there's a white residue and that it smells chemical-like. But I think mine has been aired quite well as it sat on the display shelves in Kinokuniya for about a week and hardly has any residue or smell. All I can smell is the leather. The inside is untreated and has a distressed quality to it.
The elastic spine seems durable and I've yanked it many times but it hasn't frayed or broke. There is tin clasp on the top that holds the elastic and a bookmark string. But the clasp is flexible enough that it lies on its side so it doesn't poke out when I lay it on a surface.
My biggest concern and what held me back from getting one before was whether it will work as a planner. I watched many setup videos and several I watched multiple times to decide how to set mine up. Majority of what I've seen online use DIY Fish inserts for planning but I didn't want something that I have to print, cut and bind myself because my printer is really old and doesn't handle printing too many sheets well.
Instead, I got the 2015 horizontal calendar notebook (split by 6 months per notebook) and the undated monthly one, which is closer to how my Filofax is set up. I also have a grid notebook for notes, and a blank notebook for random creative things.
As the MTN pages are longer and wider than personal sized Filofax pages, I find that I can fit everything from household to work into the WO2P calendar. At least I don't have to compromise my preferred weekly view. This is probably one of the main reasons why I feel "at peace" using the MTN as a planner because I do not have to split things up into two Filofaxes.
Those who follow my blog will know I'm a big proponent for loose-leaf binders and I still am because I think it's a really flexible system. But the Midori format is relatively flexible in its own way and I like that I can just remove a notebook and take it with me when I'm out and not want the bulk. It's also a lot easier to archive an entire notebook compared to loose-leaf pages.
The Midori Traveler's Notebook is understated, elegant and simplistic in nature.The more used the leather is, the more aged and beautiful it gets. I must also mention the Midori papers are a joy to write on. What else can I say? It's love, true love. Who would have thought that some string and a piece of leather can bring me so much joy? I'm looking forward to seeing how it develops for the rest of the year :-)
Do you use a Midori Traveler's Notebook or a similar fauxdori? Do share in the comments below as I'd love to receive more inspiration on how you use yours.
I came across the Midori Traveler's Notebook (MTN for short) on many Instagram photos and YouTube videos before but it was largely ignored because I didn't think it could work as a planner. A couple of weeks ago, I met a friend who uses an MTN as a planner and after playing around with hers for a bit, I decided to grab the last brown one that was available in Kinokuniya at that time. Don't worry, Kinokuniya restocks MTNs more frequently than Filofaxes so you haven't missed the boat.
The system is a bit of an odd one. It's basically a rectangular piece of leather with elastic strings looped through the middle to hold different notebooks together. You can get notebooks in different formats and insert them between the elastic to create a collection of notebooks. I think it's a lot easier to see how it's done rather than describing it so I'd highly recommend going through YouTube for tutorials on how to set up an MTN.
The standard MTN set (regular size) comes with a cotton bag (but it's rather small especially after you've stuffed the MTN), a leather cover (the main MTN leather piece), a blank notebook, and 2 spare elastic strings.
There are quite a few accessories to help you customise the MTN. I got the kraft file and the zipper pocket to stuff in different stationery. I use four notebooks; an undated monthly calendar, a dated 2015 weekly diary (horizontal), a grid paper notebook and a blank paper notebook that came with the original set. I also got what Midori calls connecting bands, but these are basically just large rubber bands and you can substitute with the 2 spare elastics that comes in the set so you don't need to buy extras.
I don't know what it is about the MTN that draws me in. I love handling it and love the larger pages (compared to a personal sized Filofax). I was also pleasantly surprised that the leather lies completely flat. I'm not sure why I thought it would be too stiff and that it wouldn't.
And speaking of the leather, can I just say how much I love the leather cover. It's about 2.5mm thick but is very pliable. The front is treated with vegetable tannin and many folks have complained that there's a white residue and that it smells chemical-like. But I think mine has been aired quite well as it sat on the display shelves in Kinokuniya for about a week and hardly has any residue or smell. All I can smell is the leather. The inside is untreated and has a distressed quality to it.
The elastic spine seems durable and I've yanked it many times but it hasn't frayed or broke. There is tin clasp on the top that holds the elastic and a bookmark string. But the clasp is flexible enough that it lies on its side so it doesn't poke out when I lay it on a surface.
My biggest concern and what held me back from getting one before was whether it will work as a planner. I watched many setup videos and several I watched multiple times to decide how to set mine up. Majority of what I've seen online use DIY Fish inserts for planning but I didn't want something that I have to print, cut and bind myself because my printer is really old and doesn't handle printing too many sheets well.
Instead, I got the 2015 horizontal calendar notebook (split by 6 months per notebook) and the undated monthly one, which is closer to how my Filofax is set up. I also have a grid notebook for notes, and a blank notebook for random creative things.
As the MTN pages are longer and wider than personal sized Filofax pages, I find that I can fit everything from household to work into the WO2P calendar. At least I don't have to compromise my preferred weekly view. This is probably one of the main reasons why I feel "at peace" using the MTN as a planner because I do not have to split things up into two Filofaxes.
Those who follow my blog will know I'm a big proponent for loose-leaf binders and I still am because I think it's a really flexible system. But the Midori format is relatively flexible in its own way and I like that I can just remove a notebook and take it with me when I'm out and not want the bulk. It's also a lot easier to archive an entire notebook compared to loose-leaf pages.
The Midori Traveler's Notebook is understated, elegant and simplistic in nature.The more used the leather is, the more aged and beautiful it gets. I must also mention the Midori papers are a joy to write on. What else can I say? It's love, true love. Who would have thought that some string and a piece of leather can bring me so much joy? I'm looking forward to seeing how it develops for the rest of the year :-)
Do you use a Midori Traveler's Notebook or a similar fauxdori? Do share in the comments below as I'd love to receive more inspiration on how you use yours.
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