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Friday, December 30, 2016

January 2017 Printable




2017 is upon us!

This month's printable is heavily inspired by the Ema (絵馬). These are small plaques sold at many shrines in Japan where one can write their wishes on. We hope each new day of the new year brings you good tidings and may all your wishes come true!






As always, tag us #TN5Cprintable on instagram to show us your pages! 

Download our free printable here

From us here at The Number 5 Co. , Happy New Year 2017!!!

p.s We have a whole bunch of new additions in our ETSY story! Do check it out here!

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Friday, December 23, 2016

New Releases!

We've just uploaded new listings to our Etsy store! Everything you'll need for a happy stationery life. paper clips, clear pouches and miniature Japanese stationery! 

Some of these releases are items we've included in our subscription boxes previous, there's a limited supply so if you've been eyeing anything, buy it now! 

Shop here.

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Tuesday, December 20, 2016

February Subscription Box: Say it with Love

February is Valentine's day but it's not just a day for lovers. 

With life’s fast pace, it is easy to forget to let those we love know that we care. So don’t wait for a special occasion to show them your appreciation. A thoughtful gift, an unexpected message or even a simple gesture is all it takes.

But whatever you do, make sure you say it with love.

 

In this box, you'll find a red insert with your choice of plain, dot grid or lined paper, a sticker set including our first ever clear sticker sheet, 2 rose gold paper clips, and a set of brush pens to practice your calligraphy and pretty up notes to your loved ones. 

Pre-order your box here.

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Friday, December 16, 2016

HOW TO: Print bookmarks using your smartphone




Here's another tutorial on how to use the MOLDIV app (Disclaimer: we have no affiliation to them!) to print bookmarks. Who doesn't love bookmarks? 

This tutorial assumes you already learnt how to use the MOLDIV app. If you don't know how to use it, please refer to this blog post.

Ok here we go. First choose the layout below.






Next we have to make some adjustments






Fill it with your desired photos and save!






You can get it printed at a commercial photo printing shop or print it yourself at home with photo paper. I printed it on my CANON SELPHY.






Simply cut the photo in half and viola! Two bookmarks to use any way you want!






Hope you enjoyed the tutorial!

Do let us know if you make anything!

[Also in this series : HOW TO: Print mini polaroids using your smartphone ]

p.s The rose gold clips are available in 3 sizes and back in stock at our etsy store!! See here!

 

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Friday, December 9, 2016

HOW TO: Take your rubber stamps on the road #stickerhacks

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Welcome to another edition of Sticker Hacks! In today's episode, accompanied by our first ever video, I show you how to turn your favourite rubber stamps into stickers. 

Why? you ask. 

I love my rubber stamps but I find it hard to pick a few to travel with plus, there's ink pads, they're bulky and heavy, not very good to travel with. 






I did 2 different versions of stickers in the video. The first one is a clear sticker, I recommend the use of Tsukineko's Stazon line of inkpads. It's permanent and works on a lot of unusual surfaces and the colours are vibrant, do allow time for the ink to dry. I also used a gyrocut (which I will cover in a future blogpost) to cut the sticker. 






For the second sticker  I used uncut matte sticker paper, it's like copy paper so feel free to use any ink. You can also use the gyrocut or just a cutter and ruler like I did in the video. 

If you do not have a gyrocut or don't wish to purchase one, a plain pair of scissors will work really well too. 

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Friday, December 2, 2016

Tokyu Hands 40th Anniversary X Travelers Notebook Collaboration

Recently, to celebrate its 40th anniversary, Tokyu Hands a popular chain store in Japan that sells all kinds of things such as cosmetics, homewares and naturally stationary, had a “Hands Thanksgiving Festival”. They collaborated with ten other brands one of which is our beloved TRAVELER'S notebook™!

Did you manage to buy anything?

Let us know what you got!

 

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Tuesday, November 29, 2016

Saturday, November 26, 2016

HOW TO: Print photo stickers using the Labelyasan app.

My review for these stickers are here.

This app is iOS only (unfortunately). The sticker paper is available for sale here. You will also need an airprint enabled printer. 

Download the app here. 

I've covered basic usage in the review. Here, I'll guide you through the extremely easy to use app. It's in Japanese but I've translated all the buttons for this guide. 



[caption id="" align="alignnone" width="1000.0"] When you launch the app, you'll see this page. Choose 'new' for a new sheet of stickers. Later in the app, you'll be given a chance to save before printing so you don't have to finish editing in one go. When you launch the app, you'll see this page. Choose 'new' for a new sheet of stickers. Later in the app, you'll be given a chance to save before printing so you don't have to finish editing in one go. [/caption]




[caption id="" align="alignnone" width="1000.0"] In the next page, you'll select the product you'll be printing onto. All labelyasan stickers come with a product number in front, just enter that into the search and select the product. In the next page, you'll select the product you'll be printing onto. All labelyasan stickers come with a product number in front, just enter that into the search and select the product. [/caption]




[caption id="" align="alignnone" width="1000.0"] This is the first design page. There are a few options. Select photos: Pick which photos to print. Design: This opens up into another menu (see below). Copy Paste: Copy an image and paste it in another spot. Clone: Fill an entire row with the same image. Delete: Self explanatory.   Click print (top right) when you're done, or save (bottom right).   This is the first design page. There are a few options. Select photos: Pick which photos to print. Design: This opens up into another menu (see below). Copy Paste: Copy an image and paste it in another spot. Clone: Fill an entire row with the same image. Delete: Self explanatory.  Click print (top right) when you're done, or save (bottom right).   [/caption]




[caption id="" align="alignnone" width="960.0"] In the Design menu, you can realign the image, add frames, text, stickers and dates. (these options will be explained fully in the PDF guide when you purchase the stickers from our Etsy store.) In the Design menu, you can realign the image, add frames, text, stickers and dates. (these options will be explained fully in the PDF guide when you purchase the stickers from our Etsy store.) [/caption]




[caption id="" align="alignnone" width="1000.0"] If you clicked print, you'll find this review page, here you can check on your photo sheet but using the reduce and magnify options. You can also email the file to yourself. Click print here when you're done.  If you clicked print, you'll find this review page, here you can check on your photo sheet but using the reduce and magnify options. You can also email the file to yourself. Click print here when you're done.  [/caption]




[caption id="" align="alignnone" width="1000.0"] If you have not clicked the save button, you get one more chance to save before printing.  If you have not clicked the save button, you get one more chance to save before printing.  [/caption]




[caption id="" align="alignnone" width="1000.0"] You've come to the end! Hit print, select your printer and print! Tip: The back of the paper will have orientation arrows. Also, make sure there's no other paper in the printer and use the tray alignment to align to the paper size.  You've come to the end! Hit print, select your printer and print! Tip: The back of the paper will have orientation arrows. Also, make sure there's no other paper in the printer and use the tray alignment to align to the paper size.  [/caption]


I hope this guide helped! 

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Sunday, November 20, 2016

January Subscription Box: Let New Adventures Begin

Close your eyes to what has past
And open your heart for what is to come

Because in 2017,
A new adventure begins.

We can't believe that a new year is about to begin! It's exciting and our January box reflects that with black, white and gold accents. 

The sticker set comes with page tabs for your journal, and we've included a super handy adhesive card holder, all to help you organise for 2017. 

We're also introducing a new insert with this box, 'Highlights'. It's a simple calendar insert we call highlights for people who don't want to journal everyday, hence it's for you to write about your monthly highlights! 

 

Find out more about our box here.

Purchase as a single box or subscribe for a monthly box in the mail. Get it as a present for a loved one or treat yourself! You deserve it!

PS. The single box is also available on our Etsy store

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Friday, November 18, 2016

HOW TO: Turn your washi tape into stickers. #StickerHacks




"No Stickers, No Life"

That's my stationery life motto, I can't help myself every time I see a cute sheet of stickers. I adore washi tape just as much but sometimes the extra white space can be a hindrance. 

In this blogpost, I'll explain how to turn your favourite washi tapes into stickers without chopping any fingertips off. 






You'll need:

  • Washi tape 
  • Baking paper 
  • A pair of sharp scissors 





Roll out a section of the washi tape and stick it on the baking paper, you'll notice a lack of strong adhesion between the paper and the tape, this makes it easier to remove later on and does not affect the washi tape's stickiness. 






Cut the strip of baking paper/Washi Tape into sections based on the design of your washi tape. For each design, use the scissors and cut around the illustration, I would suggest leaving a small white border around. 

Tada! You're done, just peel off the baking paper backing and use as a sticker! 






Tip: If you find the baking paper backing difficult to peel off after cutting the shape out, try aligning the illustration on the washi tape a little bit off the baking paper before cutting. It will still be easy to cut but now it's easier to remove and use as a sticker. 

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