Tag Archives: journaling

Keeping a Diary | Should you Keep it Private or Share it

Posted on 2018-01-29 by iHanna

Long before I started to blog I wrote weekly and sometimes daily, in a regular hard bound notebook and called it “a diary”. I have kept a diary for my entire life, and by this time in my life I … Continue reading →

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Traveler’s Notebook: Random Journaling

Posted on 2017-11-23 by iHanna

Random journaling, that’s what I fill most of my journals with. Some books are more random than others, and then even when I give a notebook a specific purpose, sometimes random things end up in there anyway. I think it’s … Continue reading →

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Inspirational Quotes – Free Printable for your Notebook

Posted on 2017-03-08 by iHanna

I made a printable with inspirational quotes that is free to download and use in your own notebook. It consists of three (3) PDF-pages filled with different quotes that you can use in your notebook, sketchbook, bullet journal, calendar or … Continue reading →

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Journaling practice: Ask Questions

Posted on 2015-10-04 by iHanna

Asking questions is a good place to start any relationship. But how often do you stop to ask some really important questions to yourself? And then taking time to really answer them, no bull shit allowed? The questions, as well … Continue reading →

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The Writing Landscape

Posted on 2015-03-30 by iHanna

I can get lost even when I have a map in hand, because I have no sense of direction. But maps fascinate me, and I’ve used a lot of vintage maps in my art. I especially like the metaphor of … Continue reading →

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List Writing Prompt: I Heart (♥) This

Posted on 2014-06-03 by iHanna

I love you when you bow in your mosque, kneel in your temple, pray in your church. For you and I are [daughters] of one religion, and it is the spirit. Khalil Gibran I ♥ a lot of different things, … Continue reading →

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In Search of a Compass

Posted on 2014-02-23 by iHanna

I doodled and painted a quick little compass mandala in a fresh notebook late last night. I have been jumping between all kinds of journals and notebooks lately, not feeling completely at home in any of the ongoing books… In … Continue reading →

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Creative Lettering – Techniques & Tips from Top Artists

Posted on 2013-05-24 by iHanna

Writing is a form of therapy; sometimes I wonder how all those who do not write, compose or paint can manage to escape the madness, melancholia, the panic and fear which is inherent in a human situation. Graham Greene If … Continue reading →

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Adding Lists and Quotes to my Diary

Posted on 2013-04-19 by iHanna

I love taking a break with a cup of coffee and my diary. I love black ink and list writing. That’s why I’m participating in 52 Lists in 2013. Each week Moorea posts a new list prompt, and I think … Continue reading →

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Last list prompt: Subjects I Know

Posted on 2012-11-24 by iHanna

I’ve written a list on the very last page of the List Journal today. It’s now filled and it’s time to shelf this project. I hope you’ve enjoyed following along and I know some of you have been inspired to … Continue reading →

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