Sketchbook Cover by John Hendrix
I love this sketchbook cover: From accidental mysteries: John Hendrix Sketchbook Cover.
Category Archives: creativity
This is Not a Photograph of Notebooks
It’s a photograph of a PAINTING of notebooks. Lovely! Click on the image to see more from the artist’s Flickr photostream.
Snow Patrol: “I hope those notebooks are incinerated.”
I’d never heard of the band Snow Patrol— does this mean I’m hopelessly uncool and out of it? But anyway, their lead signer, Gary Lightbody, is a notebook user: As for his own lyrics, he keeps notebooks full of them. “Bad, bad words. The day I die I hope those notebooks are incinerated. Some of … Continue reading Snow Patrol: “I hope those notebooks are incinerated.”
Design Sojourn Reinvents the Sketchbook
I’m sure many of us notebook freaks have often imagined creating the perfect notebook– something that would take elements of notebooks you like and combine them, or somehow correct flaws, or else customize a notebook that is perfect for your exact needs. Here’s an interesting series of posts from a designer who did just that, … Continue reading Design Sojourn Reinvents the Sketchbook
Vinyl Collective Handmade Notebooks
These look pretty cool, but unfortunately you probably can’t buy one! They seem to have sold out, but hopefully they’ll be back, as they seem to make new batches every so often. For those who cringe at the thought of cool old records being re-purposed this way, here’s a note from the makers at Vinyl … Continue reading Vinyl Collective Handmade Notebooks
Notebooks of William Blake and Leonardo da Vinci
Here’s something very cool from the British Library, which I noticed my friend at notizbuchblog.de posted about recently. On the library’s website, you can look through some wonderful old books, including priceless items like the poet and artist William Blake’s notebook below: See more at Virtual books: images only – The Notebook of William Blake: … Continue reading Notebooks of William Blake and Leonardo da Vinci
Hand Book Journal Value Packs
I’m a big fan of the Hand Book Journals, so I was excited to see that Blick has 3-packs at a great price, 53% off the suggested retail. Unfortunately it’s only for the large size, and only in black… but if you use them, it’s a good chance to grab a few! Hand Book Artist … Continue reading Hand Book Journal Value Packs
Moleskine Monday: Saying Goodbye
Geeklet writes about parting with a beloved Moleskine: You see, I don’t normally finish the things I begin. I write stories, I draw pictures, and then I promptly destroy them, delete them, throw them in the trashcan…to say I am destructive is a true understatement. Regardless, this notebook, the one pictured here? It made it. … Continue reading Moleskine Monday: Saying Goodbye
Notebook Addict of the Week: Victoria D.
Our latest addict of the week is a regular reader who submitted this photo of her stash, safely guarded by two interesting little figures: Looks like a nice collection of Piccadilly and Moleskine notebooks, plus some other brands I don’t recognize, all ready to filled up with creativity, perhaps some early drafts of her blog … Continue reading Notebook Addict of the Week: Victoria D.
Journal Covers Made from Old Billboards
What a cool example of recycling and reusing materials! Two crafty moms in Indianapolis started their own business making various items out of plastic billboards, including journal covers which are compatible with standard composition books. Check out the many different designs at Freakin’ Billboard– great company name, too! via Business finds new uses for old … Continue reading Journal Covers Made from Old Billboards