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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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Friday, November 11, 2016

HOW TO: Print mini polaroids using your smartphone




Last week I shared how to print a photo collage using the MOLDIV app on your phone. This week I'm expanding on that and sharing how to print mini polaroids using the same APP. They are not real polaroids of course but they definitely look cute. Perfect for journaling!

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 adjust the settings






I set it to around 70 but you can play around with it if you wish.

Next we fill it with pictures.






You can save it and get it printed at a commercial print store.

Or use Airprint if you own your own photo printer






After you get your print, you have to cut it to shape. You can use a xacto knife with a ruler or a paper cutter like me.






Here are the cutting guidelines [in red] below.






And viola! Cute little polaroids! Great for your travelers notebook or even as decoration. These would be perfect in our latest insert (available at our store here) too!






What will you be doing with these?

Let us know!

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Friday, November 4, 2016

HOW TO: Photo Collaging on your smart phone using Moldiv

Smartphones have made life a lot easier for many of us in our daily lives and it is certainly no exception when it comes to journaling. I am often asked how I manage to get small photos printed for usage in my TN so I've decided to share how I do it with you.

First of all,I use an APP called MOLDIV. Its free to download in the AppStore. (I use an Iphone so I am only able to share how I do it on one for now.)






Once downloaded, open it and choose the COLLAGE option. 

You will be presented with many free collage layouts. 






Pick the collage you want. In this case I am using the one where there will be 4 pictures put together.






Before you do anything, click on FRAME ADJUST. 

Using the scroll bars, adjust the size to 3:2. This will then print into a standard 4R photo [4X6] nicely later on.






You can play with the other scrollbars if you prefer a border or shadow. I don't so I set it all to zero. 

When you are done, you can return to the previous screen [tap anywhere on the screen] Now tap on one of the frames and choose ALBUMS.






It will open your CAMERA ROLL [or whichever album folder on your phone].

Here you can choose which photo goes into the frames






When you are done and satisfied with how it looks, click the button with a tick in it.






This will be the picture collage you have created. 






You can add text using the Aa button or stickers using the heart button. When you are happy with it, choose the button on the most right side of the screen. [save button]

It will be saved to your camera roll. Here you can choose to print it directly [if you have a printer with airprint functionality. I'll talk about this next time] or send it to a commercial photo printing store [online or offline]






When it is printed, you can cut it into size [quarters in this case] and viola! small pictures perfect for embellishment and journaling in your TN!

Hope this is clear enough. If you have any questions, please feel free to ask!

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