by Carla | Jun 3, 2019 | #loverealletters, Creative, Events, Handwriting, Inkdrops, Letters
Ready to rediscover the lost art of letter writing? It’s back! The Ink Drops Letter Writing Salon will be visiting Made & Found Colchester on 23 June. We can’t wait to welcome you! We’ll bring our delightful selection of stationery so you can...
by Annastasia | Jan 14, 2019 | #loverealletters, Creative, Handwriting, Inkdrops, Letters
Writing a letter on a banana skin sounds like a fun and crazy thing to do. A cute way to send an unusual message to a friend. Obviously, your niece would love the idea of such a thing. Interestingly neither you or your partner in crime…err.. stationery are able...
by Carla | Nov 12, 2018 | Bullet Journal, Creative, Inkdrops
Ahh, bullet journals. We’ve talked before about how their primary purpose is being practical. Also how it doesn’t matter whether they are pretty or not. Just as long as they help you stay organised and on top of the chaos that is modern life. (Or at least,...
by Annastasia | Dec 19, 2016 | Christmas Preparations, Creative, Inkdrops, Letters, Seasons
I confess: I’ve been a bit bah humbug about Christmas cards in the past. I looked miserably at the box of cheap cards that I was scribbling a standard greeting in with a cheap biro. And then decided that I just wasn’t going to bother with the whole thing....
by Annastasia | Oct 31, 2016 | Bullet Journal, Creative, Diaries and Journals, Inkdrops, Lists, Living, organisation
I really struggle with setting intentions. I’ve been finding the monthly intentions page in my bullet journal the most challenging thing to fill in. ‘What do I want from the month ahead?’ is a question that vexes me. Mostly I want to have crossed...
by Carla | Jun 14, 2016 | Articles, Creative, Day in the life, Diaries and Journals, Handwriting, Inkdrops, Living, notebooks, routine
It’ll come as no surprise to discover I’ve had a love of journalling for my whole life. From the newsy childhood letters exchanged with my best friend, through my drama-soaked teenage diaries to the current almost-daily handwritten download of my brain....
by Carla | Apr 30, 2016 | Creative, Diaries and Journals, Geekery, Inkdrops, National Stationery Week, organisation, Pens
Inspiring stationery item Maped Graph’Peps fine liners* How I’d use it To personalise and customise my beloved bullet journal (and maybe also make it look like a spellbook…) It’s the most customised and handmade journal or planner I’ve ever...
by Carla | Sep 18, 2015 | Creative, Inkdrops, Living, routine
I unexpectedly bought a house earlier this year, and launched rather quickly into the process of updating it – mainly for things like electrics and plumbing, but also with a new kitchen and flooring, which was an exciting bonus. I’d have said I had fairly...
by Annastasia | Mar 27, 2015 | Creative, Geekery, Inkdrops, Letterpress, Printing
Wednesday night Carla and I enjoyed another night at The Waiting Room. We got to find out more about letterpress printing, paper and other lost arts. London Centre for Book Arts Things kicked off with a talk from Simon Good of the London Centre for Book Arts. It can...
by Annastasia | Dec 12, 2014 | Christmas Preparations, Creative, Inkdrops, Living, organisation
It’s the season for making plans, having high expectations and hoping that everything will be wonderful. It’s also the season for high-stress levels when no one will play ball with your amazing plan and for setting yourself up for disappointment....
by Carla | Nov 2, 2014 | Creative, Handwriting, Inkdrops, Letters, Photographs
I’m sorry, I’m sorry, I mentioned the C-word… but I’m sure if you’re a crafter, like me, you’ve at least thought about it, right?! I didn’t blog on Friday, because I wanted to feature this year’s Christmas cards on the...
by Carla | Jun 13, 2014 | Books, Creative, Diaries and Journals, Inkdrops
So as you know, we’re pretty keen on diaries and journals at Ink Drops HQ. I love to write, whether it’s a few short sentences about the day, a list of things I’m grateful for, or a longer, more exploratory amble through my thoughts and...