Many people in the stationery community knows that we joke about this hobby as being a huge rabbit hole. It’s easy to want to collect and buy all the cute and pretty things. However, we also recognize that it’s not possible for some to simply have them all! Therefore, we wanted to propose some ideas for listeners to enjoy journaling without all the consuming!
This week at The Stationery Cafe, April from @penguinscreative catches up with Phyllis from @misslingbloom on our stationery endeavors. We discuss planner updates, April’s Taiwan Creative Expo experience, and discuss ways to enjoy journaling without breaking the bank (low impact…to our wallets.) From choosing accessories and supplies from local stores to attempting DIY projects of your own—there are many ways to enjoy the stationery hobby without spending too much dough!
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Episode Highlights
- April shares her virtual visit to Taiwan’s Creative Expo through her sister who lives in Taipei!
- Phyllis and April talk about their favorite shops they bought from lately: Paper and Milk, The Wednesday Company, Rickshaw Bags, The Little Red House, and Traveler’s Company B-sides and Rarities
- We share advice on ways to enjoy new product releases in small dosages: ink samples, washi tape samples, sticker flake samplers!
- Look for your local second-hand craft stores to find stationery gems!
- We recommend supporting local letterpress shops, artists, and creators to make the most of your bucks!
- Experiment with your own creativity to recreate art projects and vintage items for your next collage
- Join the Stationery Cafe Discord for the community!
