This past year, I walked away from a bullet journal set up because it was really time consuming (even though super fun) paired with my card making. In this year, I tested out a doodle planner, which had everything set up for me and I could just color and fill it in — I didn’t love it because it didn’t allow for much creative freedom outside of picking what colors to use. Then I saw a sale for Sterling Ink and it had the vibes of a Hobonichi, which I’ve wanted to test out to see if I’d like it. Suffice to say, I LOOOOOOVED it.

Fast forward, to October, when I was in Japan, I decided to pick up the Hobonichi and I’m trying to commit to it this year! The idea of daily journaling is a bit scary as I’m not a particularly exciting person and I am a total homebody but it’s a goal of mine in this coming year to turn the mundane into fun memories. In my past bujo spreads, sometimes, I’ll use the same elements to create cards — stretching supplies — and I kinda want to incorporate that this year too because I’ve felt I’ve been in a bit of a slump with card making as well.

Anyway, here it is — my first week setup in my A5 Hobonichi HON, where it’s set up for me but I’m allowed some creative freedom to decorate. I’ll follow up with another snippet if I do make a matching card.

All my supplies for creating this card will be listed down below (with multiple sources when available) for your curiosity and convenience. Affiliate links used when possible.

>> SUPPLIES <<

Hobonichi Techo HON – A5 English, Black Gingham
–AMZN: https://amzn.to/4gTEx6y
Hero Arts – Hero Transfers Origami Cranes
–HA: https://bit.ly/3W0ORlp
–SSS: https://shrsl.com/4ss56
–Scom: https://shrsl.com/4ss55