Review: Hapila! Filing Helper Sticker

 A while ago, we reviewed the Kyowa Film Filing Seal which allowed you to turn anything into something that fit in a ring binder. Recently we spotted a similar item by Hapila! and decided to check it out too!

Filing Helper Sticker by Hapila!

There are 10 tabs in each pack. They are made of a transparent plastic that is fairly thick and does not bend easily.

To use, all you have to do is line up the holes on your insert against the guide.

Note: the insert i am using is for a 6 ring binder but there is also a guide for larger inserts for 4 ring binders as well.

Stick the tab according to the guide

And its done! 

You can repeat the process on the bottom half of the insert as well.

Since its made of thick plastic, its a lot more sturdy than the plastic film used by Kyowa. So this is recommended if you have something heavier to attach.

What do you think? Have you tried them out?

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Review : AMIFA Sticker Collecting Sheet

 I love stickers! Whilst we tend to think about them for just journaling or scrapbooking, I've found myself reaching for them to decorate many other things like birthday cards or packages. Needless to say, I've started to carry sheets of them even when I go on trips. But this can get heavy esp when many of them are repetitions of the same things. So how do I "decant" them?

One of my favorite methods is to use the sticker release paper we stock in our store. Fully customizable down to the size you would need or even holed punched! (The store also offers custom TN sized booklets made with this paper. Check the listing ^^] See here.

A slightly less cost effective option would be to try these sticker collecting sheets!

Each package comes with 8 sheets which measure 9cm by 6cm.

They are made of a card like material making each sheet very thick [thicker than a standard name card]

As the name suggests, they are good for rolling out masking tape as well as stickers you want to bring on the go.

You can file these cards in any 6 hole binder. However due to their thickness, it is difficult to file more than 2 cards at a time without adding way too much bulk [even more bulky when you roll a lot of masking tape on it]

Overall, I prefer to use the sticker release sheets we have as it is less bulky, cheaper and has more surface area. However, one good use for these small cards would be how well they fit in one's wallet. You can easily collect stickers you encounter on your trip for scrapbooking or journaling later. 

What do you think?

Would you try this?

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Review: Daiso A5 6 ring inserts

Daiso keeps coming out with amazing stationery. 

6 ring binder journals are really popular and so these inserts are extremely useful.

I picked up 4 of the designs (I'm not sure if there are more):

1. Card holder x 4

2. Double sided folder x 4

3. Pocket case x 2 

4. Clear file x 4

Each insert fits a standard A5 6 ring binder, however the width is more slim A5 than a standard A5 width. 

The card holder is double sided and holds 6 cards or as shown above, a set of kitta washi labels. 

The double sided folder is perfect for an A4 document folded into 1/3.
Also great for travel items like tickets! 

The pocket case has 2 pockets for things like flake stickers and even important items such as keys and medicine.

The clear file is my favourite of the inserts.

Each insert has 10 pockets and fits standard width sticker sheets. 

The customisability of the 6 ring binder is one of the reasons it is so popular and having many choices for inserts just sweetens the deal. 

These Daiso inserts are a perfect addition to any 6 ring binder. 

They fit the 6 ring binder perfectly and are not flimsy like other inserts. 

The A5 slim sizing might make it a bit difficult but you could easily move it around or remove it, making it versatile. I would definitely recommend this insert to anyone with a 6 ring binder. 

Which one do you think you would like the most? 

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