COMPOSITION NOTEBOOK CHAT / Things you might wanna know before journaling in a comp book

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  • Composition book tips and other things you might want to know.
    Also... Melanie’s channel. She has gorgeous composition book flip throughs!
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    #journalflip #compositionbooks #morningpages

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  • @remickbloss4423
    @remickbloss4423 17 วันที่ผ่านมา

    I love those cute Christmas packages behind you! It would be cute on a composition book as a Christmas planner or Holiday journal!

  • @clc3897
    @clc3897 3 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    I also became a huge fan of composition books about a year and a half ago when I saw one of Melanie’s videos. Not only are they perfect for journaling, but they seem to do a wonderful job for dumping all your creativity without the fear of destroying something precious. I have adopted composition books in my art classroom as well, mainly because they are way cheaper than all the fancy paper and fancy sketchbooks that seem to get wasted more than used properly. Below are a couple of links to composition books I found on Amazon that are absolutely perfect in every single way. The paper will take fountain pen without ghosting, and if you glue two pages together you can paint on the paper and not worry about anything else. The cover is thin enough to add your favorite scrapbook paper without making it too stiff. I like grid paper because it offers a ton of options. The second link is for a Japanese notebook that has a paper I have never seen before. I cannot describe it other than it is smooth like silk and takes fountain pens on both sides without the tiniest bit of ghosting. The third link is for a smaller size journal, which is also Japanese, and perfect for fountain pens. It is the current journal I use at the moment.
    www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0080R9C0O/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_image?ie=UTF8&psc=1
    www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0012OTICE/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_image?ie=UTF8&psc=1
    www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01LY37XW2/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_image?ie=UTF8&psc=1

  • @ThaBloodWitch
    @ThaBloodWitch 3 ปีที่แล้ว +16

    Love love comp notebooks and love seeing them get love on TH-cam!

  • @emmynjones
    @emmynjones 3 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    I have ONLY ever used comp books for journaling, loved this video! The brand Roaring Springs makes unruled (completely blank pages) comp books, which i had to order in bulk on Amazon but are still < $3 each, and i love using lined, grid, and blank comp books simultaenously :)
    I love that what i put in them is what makes them valuable, since they are so cheap!

  • @leannejournals
    @leannejournals 3 ปีที่แล้ว +24

    I had my entire lineup all set with the hobo but now I'm debating on going simple with a comp book lol. Thank you for sharing your thoughts.

    • @heathermattern
      @heathermattern  3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Haha sorry to throw in another option. I’m excited to fill up a hobo this year but will still be using composition books here and there for themed goodness. ✨

    • @leannejournals
      @leannejournals 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@heathermattern No need to be sorry. Extra inspiration is always welcome! I'm looking forward to seeing how you use yours (:

  • @WritingViolet
    @WritingViolet 3 ปีที่แล้ว +13

    I love composition notebooks😍. I do have one that I ripped a bunch of pages out of, it actually is still holding together fairly well.

    • @heathermattern
      @heathermattern  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Really? Mine always tend to fall apart. 😒 Maybe it’s how I rip them out. 🤷🏻‍♀️

    • @kittfln8168
      @kittfln8168 ปีที่แล้ว

      Yea I just rip out all bad pages. Never had pages fall out

  • @PaperMuse
    @PaperMuse ปีที่แล้ว

    Love Melanie's content, so happy to hear you bring her up! I started using composition notebooks for my junk journals years ago and still use them today. They are super easy. I do at times sew my own and use fancier papers but you just can't beat the price and the endless pages that a composition notebook brings! Thanks for sharing.

  • @mariehall4906
    @mariehall4906 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Love composition notebooks! This was fun to watch ! Thankyou for sharing !

  • @starcandy123
    @starcandy123 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Recently I fell in love with Mead 5 Star Hardcover Notebooks. They come in many colors with unique geometric like designs and feel real sturdy. Makes me feel like Im writing a book!

  • @HorrorLe1L
    @HorrorLe1L 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    I typed "Marble composition notebook collection" and I glad I'm not alone in this journey through the pages 🙌🏽🙌🏽🙌🏽 New Subscriber 👍🏽

  • @calisongbird
    @calisongbird 3 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Very helpful video!! I’m so glad to know my composition notebook obsession is shared by others. 🤓📓 I’m a traditionalist though... I love the basic black & white marble design, because it’s so classic, so I don’t cover my notebooks with craft paper or buy other designs. Maybe just a few stickers.
    btw, “fromage” is pronounced Fro-MAHGE (soft G). It’s French. 😉

  • @PorschaWrites
    @PorschaWrites 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I always love seeing your comp books. Comp books are my Cinderella size so I use them too, also not as a bullet journal.

  • @LittleFrenchHen
    @LittleFrenchHen ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Composition notebooks aren't really a thing in the UK, like they are in the US. I mean, we do have "similar", but looking on Amazon, they (composition notebooks) aren't very cheap. Anyway, like you, I saw Melanie's video, and became all inspired to get some, and I love the paper in them. I use them for watercolours and doodling, and I love the way the paper gets all crinkly, and the sound it makes when turning the page. definitely a fan of cheap & cheerful :)

  • @cathyfield4765
    @cathyfield4765 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    regarding ghostig, some people only use one side of the pages, others glue pages together with glue stick to be able to write on both pages or have 2 page spreads.

  • @chellycat14
    @chellycat14 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Your new journal sounds like a commonplace book

  • @maryhazlett
    @maryhazlett 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    *Noodles Apache Sunset ink?
    *There's a composition notebook art journaling group.
    *I can't use comp notebooks for journaling because I'll only use fountain pens for journaling. And I'm too - um, "formatted"? - to journal on one side and do something different on the other. Just can't... Recycled and handmade paper doesn't work with fountain pens. It's not just the ghosting. The worst is the feathering ink - it drifts everywhere, like a river overflowing its banks, if that makes sense.

  • @franswey2
    @franswey2 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Michael Roger’s Decomposition note books are listed for $17.00 on Amazon. I love the covers and if they had great paper, I would consider them. But the 50 cent or less is my go to for Composition note books. Thank you for sharing so much great information it is very helpful.

    • @jenniferschaaf3299
      @jenniferschaaf3299 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Don’t pay that! You can get them at Target (in stores or online)

  • @ThisEvilBunny
    @ThisEvilBunny 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    I paste the pages together to help with the ghosting.

  • @taykennedy4577
    @taykennedy4577 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    I have always loved Comp notebooks, but have not used one in many years....but Tomorrow my Cynthia Lee Comp notebook arrives and I'm soooo excited. Not100% sure what I'm going to use it for, though I think it will be for my tarot spreads etc, or maybe poetry. Thank you for sharing :)

    • @heathermattern
      @heathermattern  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Ooooh that is a wonderful idea!! A Tarot Journal! I may just steal that plan from you too if you don’t mind. 💕✨
      And Cynthia’s journals are breathtaking!! I’m obsessed with all of her art.

  • @jesslyncici6128
    @jesslyncici6128 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    thanks for this! it’s super helpful!!

  • @BluePhonix-gc2zi
    @BluePhonix-gc2zi 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Thank you for this Video

  • @ourcreativebeehive
    @ourcreativebeehive 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I love comp books because they fit in my Webster's Pages comp planner holds them perfectly. Lihit Lab also has a cover that comp books fit in. My parents were artist so pens are a huge weakness for me so I am not limited to just fountain pens, use those more for calligraphy.

  • @traceythibault4946
    @traceythibault4946 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I got 3 composition notebook's from Amazon love them the covers have flowers and cats I plan on writing my health and fitness and water intake that's why I love using composition notebook's 📓🖋🥗💦💪

  • @rhondawilliams2140
    @rhondawilliams2140 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    I am using composition notebooks this year for journaling.

  • @anjichurch4406
    @anjichurch4406 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I have noticed that comp books from Vietnam that I have found in Rite Aid and CVS are fountain pen friendly. I heard this from Chris Saenz who has a fountain pen Chanel…and sure enough…

  • @barbarakuhn3239
    @barbarakuhn3239 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    You can also glue 2 pages together

  • @LeaundraRoss
    @LeaundraRoss 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Maybe an Omni Journal or a Commonplace journal. I love your journals.

  • @jenniferschaaf3299
    @jenniferschaaf3299 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    When you tear out a page find the corresponding page on the other side of the binding and remove that as well. Taking out the entire sheet (or folio) will help the binding stay intact

  • @dorothym166
    @dorothym166 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Glue pages together to avoid ink bleeding

  • @RazorReek
    @RazorReek 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Hello I'm looking for a Compostion Note
    I once purchased but I don't remember the band but what I do remember is it didn't have a conversion chart
    It had like cool tips on how you
    Tip difference Buisness
    I think it had a Mustache on the front page but I'm not sure
    I was hoping you b point me in the right direction on what brands it my have been
    Thanks

    • @heathermattern
      @heathermattern  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Oooh that sounds like a very cool comp book! I’ve never found one like that but if I do I’ll definitely get back to you.

  • @Neil-writer-author
    @Neil-writer-author 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Where did you get the pen loops for the notebooks?

    • @heathermattern
      @heathermattern  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Amazon! They have a bunch but these are my faves: 12 Pack Notebook Pen Loop Holder Self-Adhesive Pen Holder Pencil Holders Elastic Loop Designed for Notebooks Journals Calendars (Black) a.co/d/49mq75S

  • @Hello_thereeee906
    @Hello_thereeee906 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    I don’t know why but I have these notebooks and after a few months of buying them, they kind of stink even though it’s just in the cabinet sitting there. 😐 It didn’t touch any other objects other than my hands so idk.

    • @heathermattern
      @heathermattern  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Hmmm that’s odd. I’ve never experienced that with any of my composition books. 🤷🏻‍♀️

    • @nachobidness2553
      @nachobidness2553 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Sometimes, there's a smell due to the solvents used in paper processing, or because the books were stored somewhere moist or musty. I had a pack of moleskines that smelled like pee no matter how long I aired them for, and it was the solvent issue.

  • @oneprincesslife
    @oneprincesslife 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    What do you mean by a de composition notebook

    • @heathermattern
      @heathermattern  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      It’s is the brand. Made out of recycled paper… decomposition.com

  • @tammyhale9462
    @tammyhale9462 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Hi Heather! Where do you purchase your comp book from??

    • @heathermattern
      @heathermattern  2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Most of the time I get them at Target or Walmart. Occasionally if I see a decomposition cover that I love I’ll buy it directly from their company.

  • @imanshalom0164
    @imanshalom0164 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    12/1/22

  • @pauladeviveiros1448
    @pauladeviveiros1448 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    What is “art lockdown”? 😮🤔

    • @heathermattern
      @heathermattern  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      It’s a yearly getaway that I do with my bff where we lock ourselves away and simply create. I have a little Vlog of it here: th-cam.com/video/562YFe89Nq4/w-d-xo.html

    • @pauladeviveiros1448
      @pauladeviveiros1448 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@heathermattern Ah! VERY cool! I’ll watch the vid! Thanks for the quick response! Loving your content!

  • @melon2083
    @melon2083 ปีที่แล้ว

    my names melanie

  • @1771bubba
    @1771bubba 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Lol!! I love how you keep calling them “Decomposition Notebooks”!! Over and over and over. Decomposition is what happens to a dead body. Lol
    Edit. I just watched a little farther and I saw Decomposition on one of the books. That’s super weird to me. Lol

    • @heathermattern
      @heathermattern  3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      The brand is actually called Decomposition Notebook - due to being recycled.

    • @heathermattern
      @heathermattern  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      decomposition.com

    • @calisongbird
      @calisongbird 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Yeah, that’s the brand name…

  • @onareasoncaru6851
    @onareasoncaru6851 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Need lovely 😍💋 💝💖❤️