I love those cute Christmas packages behind you! It would be cute on a composition book as a Christmas planner or Holiday journal!

I also became a huge fan of composition books about a year and a half ago when I saw one of Melanie’s videos. Not only are they perfect for journaling, but they seem to do a wonderful job for dumping all your creativity without the fear of destroying something precious. I have adopted composition books in my art classroom as well, mainly because they are way cheaper than all the fancy paper and fancy sketchbooks that seem to get wasted more than used properly. Below are a couple of links to composition books I found on Amazon that are absolutely perfect in every single way. The paper will take fountain pen without ghosting, and if you glue two pages together you can paint on the paper and not worry about anything else. The cover is thin enough to add your favorite scrapbook paper without making it too stiff. I like grid paper because it offers a ton of options. The second link is for a Japanese notebook that has a paper I have never seen before. I cannot describe it other than it is smooth like silk and takes fountain pens on both sides without the tiniest bit of ghosting. The third link is for a smaller size journal, which is also Japanese, and perfect for fountain pens. It is the current journal I use at the moment. www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0080R9C0O/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_image?ie=UTF8&psc=1 www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0012OTICE/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_image?ie=UTF8&psc=1 www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01LY37XW2/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_image?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Love love comp notebooks and love seeing them get love on KZread!

@heathermattern

3 жыл бұрын

Me too!!

I have ONLY ever used comp books for journaling, loved this video! The brand Roaring Springs makes unruled (completely blank pages) comp books, which i had to order in bulk on Amazon but are still I love that what i put in them is what makes them valuable, since they are so cheap!

I had my entire lineup all set with the hobo but now I'm debating on going simple with a comp book lol. Thank you for sharing your thoughts.

@heathermattern

3 жыл бұрын

Haha sorry to throw in another option. I’m excited to fill up a hobo this year but will still be using composition books here and there for themed goodness. ✨

@leannejournals

3 жыл бұрын

@@heathermattern No need to be sorry. Extra inspiration is always welcome! I'm looking forward to seeing how you use yours (:

I love composition notebooks😍. I do have one that I ripped a bunch of pages out of, it actually is still holding together fairly well.

@heathermattern

3 жыл бұрын

Really? Mine always tend to fall apart. 😒 Maybe it’s how I rip them out. 🤷🏻‍♀️

@kittfln8168

2 жыл бұрын

Yea I just rip out all bad pages. Never had pages fall out

Love Melanie's content, so happy to hear you bring her up! I started using composition notebooks for my junk journals years ago and still use them today. They are super easy. I do at times sew my own and use fancier papers but you just can't beat the price and the endless pages that a composition notebook brings! Thanks for sharing.

I paste the pages together to help with the ghosting.

Love composition notebooks! This was fun to watch ! Thankyou for sharing !

regarding ghostig, some people only use one side of the pages, others glue pages together with glue stick to be able to write on both pages or have 2 page spreads.

I always love seeing your comp books. Comp books are my Cinderella size so I use them too, also not as a bullet journal.

*Noodles Apache Sunset ink? *There's a composition notebook art journaling group. *I can't use comp notebooks for journaling because I'll only use fountain pens for journaling. And I'm too - um, "formatted"? - to journal on one side and do something different on the other. Just can't... Recycled and handmade paper doesn't work with fountain pens. It's not just the ghosting. The worst is the feathering ink - it drifts everywhere, like a river overflowing its banks, if that makes sense.

Recently I fell in love with Mead 5 Star Hardcover Notebooks. They come in many colors with unique geometric like designs and feel real sturdy. Makes me feel like Im writing a book!

Composition notebooks aren't really a thing in the UK, like they are in the US. I mean, we do have "similar", but looking on Amazon, they (composition notebooks) aren't very cheap. Anyway, like you, I saw Melanie's video, and became all inspired to get some, and I love the paper in them. I use them for watercolours and doodling, and I love the way the paper gets all crinkly, and the sound it makes when turning the page. definitely a fan of cheap & cheerful :)

Very helpful video!! I’m so glad to know my composition notebook obsession is shared by others. 🤓📓 I’m a traditionalist though... I love the basic black & white marble design, because it’s so classic, so I don’t cover my notebooks with craft paper or buy other designs. Maybe just a few stickers. btw, “fromage” is pronounced Fro-MAHGE (soft G). It’s French. 😉

Michael Roger’s Decomposition note books are listed for $17.00 on Amazon. I love the covers and if they had great paper, I would consider them. But the 50 cent or less is my go to for Composition note books. Thank you for sharing so much great information it is very helpful.

@jenniferschaaf3299

2 жыл бұрын

Don’t pay that! You can get them at Target (in stores or online)

I typed "Marble composition notebook collection" and I glad I'm not alone in this journey through the pages 🙌🏽🙌🏽🙌🏽 New Subscriber 👍🏽

Thank you for this Video

Your new journal sounds like a commonplace book

I have always loved Comp notebooks, but have not used one in many years....but Tomorrow my Cynthia Lee Comp notebook arrives and I'm soooo excited. Not100% sure what I'm going to use it for, though I think it will be for my tarot spreads etc, or maybe poetry. Thank you for sharing :)

@heathermattern

3 жыл бұрын

Ooooh that is a wonderful idea!! A Tarot Journal! I may just steal that plan from you too if you don’t mind. 💕✨ And Cynthia’s journals are breathtaking!! I’m obsessed with all of her art.

thanks for this! it’s super helpful!!

I love comp books because they fit in my Webster's Pages comp planner holds them perfectly. Lihit Lab also has a cover that comp books fit in. My parents were artist so pens are a huge weakness for me so I am not limited to just fountain pens, use those more for calligraphy.

I am using composition notebooks this year for journaling.

You can also glue 2 pages together

I got 3 composition notebook's from Amazon love them the covers have flowers and cats I plan on writing my health and fitness and water intake that's why I love using composition notebook's 📓🖋🥗💦💪

I have noticed that comp books from Vietnam that I have found in Rite Aid and CVS are fountain pen friendly. I heard this from Chris Saenz who has a fountain pen Chanel…and sure enough…

Maybe an Omni Journal or a Commonplace journal. I love your journals.

Glue pages together to avoid ink bleeding

When you tear out a page find the corresponding page on the other side of the binding and remove that as well. Taking out the entire sheet (or folio) will help the binding stay intact

@heathermattern

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you!!

Hello I'm looking for a Compostion Note I once purchased but I don't remember the band but what I do remember is it didn't have a conversion chart It had like cool tips on how you Tip difference Buisness I think it had a Mustache on the front page but I'm not sure I was hoping you b point me in the right direction on what brands it my have been Thanks

@heathermattern

2 жыл бұрын

Oooh that sounds like a very cool comp book! I’ve never found one like that but if I do I’ll definitely get back to you.

Where did you get the pen loops for the notebooks?

@heathermattern

2 жыл бұрын

Amazon! They have a bunch but these are my faves: 12 Pack Notebook Pen Loop Holder Self-Adhesive Pen Holder Pencil Holders Elastic Loop Designed for Notebooks Journals Calendars (Black) a.co/d/49mq75S

Hi Heather! Where do you purchase your comp book from??

@heathermattern

2 жыл бұрын

Most of the time I get them at Target or Walmart. Occasionally if I see a decomposition cover that I love I’ll buy it directly from their company.

What do you mean by a de composition notebook

@heathermattern

2 жыл бұрын

It’s is the brand. Made out of recycled paper… decomposition.com

I don’t know why but I have these notebooks and after a few months of buying them, they kind of stink even though it’s just in the cabinet sitting there. 😐 It didn’t touch any other objects other than my hands so idk.

@heathermattern

3 жыл бұрын

Hmmm that’s odd. I’ve never experienced that with any of my composition books. 🤷🏻‍♀️

@nachobidness2553

3 жыл бұрын

Sometimes, there's a smell due to the solvents used in paper processing, or because the books were stored somewhere moist or musty. I had a pack of moleskines that smelled like pee no matter how long I aired them for, and it was the solvent issue.

12/1/22

What is “art lockdown”? 😮🤔

@heathermattern

2 жыл бұрын

It’s a yearly getaway that I do with my bff where we lock ourselves away and simply create. I have a little Vlog of it here: kzread.info/dash/bejne/Z2pmu6ieaJy0oZc.html

@pauladeviveiros1448

2 жыл бұрын

@@heathermattern Ah! VERY cool! I’ll watch the vid! Thanks for the quick response! Loving your content!

my names melanie

Lol!! I love how you keep calling them “Decomposition Notebooks”!! Over and over and over. Decomposition is what happens to a dead body. Lol Edit. I just watched a little farther and I saw Decomposition on one of the books. That’s super weird to me. Lol

@heathermattern

3 жыл бұрын

The brand is actually called Decomposition Notebook - due to being recycled.

@heathermattern

3 жыл бұрын

decomposition.com

@calisongbird

3 жыл бұрын

Yeah, that’s the brand name…

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