The advantage of a square journal is that scrapbookers use square pages (larger, but the same shape) and there are TONS of layout designs available for these that could be inspiration for square journal layouts.
I decided to try keeping a reading journal for the first time next year. It is going to be fairly minimal since I'm just not the kind of person that can realistically keep up with loads of trackers and intricately designed themes but I still like to take inspiration from your beautiful pages!
Not only did you step into a bigger journal by going square, but I think the Heirloom journal must be even bigger than the other A&O square journals if it’s 42 grid spaces! I think the other ones are 37! So you took a ✨giant✨ leap from the travelers size😮 I’m glad you’re settling into it, though, it looks amazing!! I’m so excited to see your individual book spreads🥰 I’m sizing down to a B6 this year for my reading journal, so I’m living vicariously through you with your massive one😅
Love your new rating system! I read for enjoyement/escapism only so the more analytical rating system does not reflect how much I loved a book or not so I never bother with one. I will have to think a little on what makes me tick and come up with my own.
That is gorgeous! ❤ My reading is in my general journals, but I have also set up an A&O square journal (Frame Wall from the Attic Treasures collection) as a reading history journal, so I list all the books read that year and monthly stats and book of the year, etc, plus some features like favourite writers of mine…
I absolutely love your stile. It is gorgeous! After each of your videos I think it can’t get any better, but every time you overset yourself again. ❤ I enjoy every one of your videos like I do this time!!! 🎉
This was so satisfying to watch! I’m also using a square journal, but I’ve used a square one before and love it, but I’ll be taking some inspiration from your setup! I’m also very excited for Onyx Storm!
I'm using a square journal this year for the first time, but not for my reading journal, now I wish I was. I love the layouts you did. Can't wait to see more!
I've been waiting for you to do this and boy you didn't disappoint :) The set up is absolutely gorgeous. This is my first year in a square too and you've given me so many ideas, the tabs, the 2 bingo on one page, the rating system. Super loooking forward to the rating system video, you could rate by cats.... so 1 cat, 2 cat etc then it matches the name. I'll definitely be adopting your rating system as I found cawpile a little too fussy for me. Great video and a massive thank you.
Beautifully done. I just finished my bullet journal and I truly don't know what theme I want to go with my reading journal. Thank you for some good ideas Erin.
I have never done journaling before, its not as easy as it looks so I'm just doing a little at a time ,you make it looks so easy. Your journaling looks so beautiful 😍 💖 💗
I was sooo looking forward to this video for the past few weeks. I celebrated watching it in a cosy atmosphere, sitting by my Christmas tree, candles lit. I love your new set up! New reading journal season is just so exciting! I don’t have a particular release I’m looking forward to but I want to join the Page Mages for 2025, so those are the book titles I’m going to anticipate the most.
This journal is just gorgeous, as is your setup. I can’t wait to watch you fill this up throughout the year!! You are my biggest reading journaling inspiration ❤
Gorgeous as always, Erin! I'm really looking forward to book 2 in the Shadow of the Leviathan series by Robert Jackson Bennett. The Tainted Cup was SO good!
Loved the new book journal layout, I will definitely be trying your rating systems for my 2025 reads. I can't wait to see more beautiful layout ideas I can take inspiration from for my book journal of 2025.
I wonder if a couple of the ivy stickers would complete the release radar spread at the bottom? I know you said you like the white but it could seal it all. Also, love love love the asparagus tombow, works perfectly xx
Hi Erin, I would love to see the unboxing video of the tsuki lucky box if you have it. Also I didn’t vibe with the hinoki into the library tape set but seeing how you’ve used it, it is now in my basket 😂
Wow! Where to even begin! Impressive reading journal, just beautiful, well thought out, visually stunning yet functional. Tabs are a nice touch. Very special. I am curious about your rating system, might give it a try for next year to compare. I especially like the non-fiction rating, that makes more sense. I have my eyes on your mood ring, might treat myself to some fun. Enjoyed watching your video, will probably watch it again!
SO pretty! I'm also looking forward to a Witch's Guide to Magical Innkeeping, as well as The Bewitching by Silvia Moreno-Garcia and Katabasis by RF Kuang.
Waa going to go for the blackout square this year but opted for an a5 Neapolitan instead to dip my toes into using different colors of paper. So so tempted to switch back to a square now lol stunning!
Oh Erin, I’ve been waiting for this one 😂 I’m so happy it’s here, it’s absolutely stunning… I’ve moved into a b5 this year because I was so inspired by your reading journal last year… love your videos ❤
I looove the PEACH system. I’ve never used a rating system but low the idea of them. 😅 I’m just hoping to finish The Wheel of Time and start The Stormlight Archives. It’s going to happen, I can feel it!
I loved those big letter stamps but OMG they are 100 pounds! Ouch. 😞 I think Ill have to take up lettering instead just to draw my own. The smaller letter stamps are on sale however at 50% and only 12 dollars or so, in case anybody wants to check them out. I allready have a set like that from way back but they seem very nice. And I loved the idea of getting origami papers for use in planners, I got myself a batch in amazon, those come in very handy. Thank you.
I LOVE the Rating system ! Especially for non-fiction because I never know what to rate them on.. because I feel you can't really rate someones life on your personal enjoyment on reading it right so... I really like this !! I've already set my reading journal up but I may have to change the rating system a bit to use this as well.
I love your reading journal set up. It turned out great! I have been thinking of moving to an 8X8 for my own reading journal so thank you for all the wonderful inspiration!!! Happy Holidays to you!! Thank you for a great video!!!❤❤❤
amazing as always))) I'm also waiting for Onyx Storm (currently reading Iron Flame, so far liking it better than the Fourth Wing) aaand waiting for a bunch of books by Cassandra Clare
I loved this video so much, the spreads are beautiful and you definitely gave me a lot of inspiration for my reading journal. Can't wait for the rating system video! edit: spelling
I am truly so happy to have her! We always thought Mitsu wouldn’t adjust to having another cat in the house but this morning I woke up to them snuggling and my heart nearly burst 😭
Love your videos, am I the only one who is completely frustrated with stationary companies never having things in stock! I understand when something is special or limited edition, but is there no company that keeps a line of products that you can get what you need when you need!!
Thanks for sharing your creative process. Question - do you have to wash your letter stamps off after you use the metallic paint pens on them, or does enough of the ink come off during use that they are okay to store directly after use?
I’ve got a terrible habit of leaving it there 😅 once it’s try it doesn’t interfere too much with other paint markers layered over it! However, if I’m going for a very different colour, or switching to a regular marker, I’ll wipe them off with a wet wipe before I jump in!
The advantage of a square journal is that scrapbookers use square pages (larger, but the same shape) and there are TONS of layout designs available for these that could be inspiration for square journal layouts.
oh this is a VERY good idea!!
I feel like you could absolutely do a Mitsu rating by making little cartoon-like stickers of Mitsu and then you can rate your books out of Mitsus
I decided to try keeping a reading journal for the first time next year. It is going to be fairly minimal since I'm just not the kind of person that can realistically keep up with loads of trackers and intricately designed themes but I still like to take inspiration from your beautiful pages!
Not only did you step into a bigger journal by going square, but I think the Heirloom journal must be even bigger than the other A&O square journals if it’s 42 grid spaces! I think the other ones are 37! So you took a ✨giant✨ leap from the travelers size😮 I’m glad you’re settling into it, though, it looks amazing!! I’m so excited to see your individual book spreads🥰 I’m sizing down to a B6 this year for my reading journal, so I’m living vicariously through you with your massive one😅
Love your new rating system! I read for enjoyement/escapism only so the more analytical rating system does not reflect how much I loved a book or not so I never bother with one. I will have to think a little on what makes me tick and come up with my own.
I love the idea of using your pets' names for your rating system. Makes me want to do the same but I struggle coming up with words for Circe lol
That is gorgeous! ❤
My reading is in my general journals, but I have also set up an A&O square journal (Frame Wall from the Attic Treasures collection) as a reading history journal, so I list all the books read that year and monthly stats and book of the year, etc, plus some features like favourite writers of mine…
I absolutely love your stile. It is gorgeous! After each of your videos I think it can’t get any better, but every time you overset yourself again. ❤ I enjoy every one of your videos like I do this time!!! 🎉
This was so satisfying to watch! I’m also using a square journal, but I’ve used a square one before and love it, but I’ll be taking some inspiration from your setup! I’m also very excited for Onyx Storm!
I have the same little bracelet (tempted the last time you were sponsored by them LOL), and absolutely love it!
Twinsies! I love that, we can match! 😍 it’s so pretty!
I adore the rating systems with the cat names!
That is one beautiful set up! I love your style when creating the spreads! Looking forward to seeing your book journal all filled up.
OMG I think I've never been this early to a video!....This journal is sooo pretty!!
Speedy speedy! 😍
I'm using a square journal this year for the first time, but not for my reading journal, now I wish I was. I love the layouts you did. Can't wait to see more!
This journal is absolutely magnificent, so beautiful!!!
I love that way to do tabs!
I've been waiting for you to do this and boy you didn't disappoint :) The set up is absolutely gorgeous. This is my first year in a square too and you've given me so many ideas, the tabs, the 2 bingo on one page, the rating system. Super loooking forward to the rating system video, you could rate by cats.... so 1 cat, 2 cat etc then it matches the name. I'll definitely be adopting your rating system as I found cawpile a little too fussy for me. Great video and a massive thank you.
Your pages are so romantic and beautiful!
Beautifully done. I just finished my bullet journal and I truly don't know what theme I want to go with my reading journal. Thank you for some good ideas Erin.
I'm obsessed with the cat-based rating system, and how exciting that you've added a new cat to your family!
PEACH! I love it! I’m 1000% going to use that this coming year!
I have never done journaling before, its not as easy as it looks so I'm just doing a little at a time ,you make it looks so easy. Your journaling looks so beautiful 😍 💖 💗
I was sooo looking forward to this video for the past few weeks. I celebrated watching it in a cosy atmosphere, sitting by my Christmas tree, candles lit.
I love your new set up! New reading journal season is just so exciting!
I don’t have a particular release I’m looking forward to but I want to join the Page Mages for 2025, so those are the book titles I’m going to anticipate the most.
This journal is just gorgeous, as is your setup. I can’t wait to watch you fill this up throughout the year!! You are my biggest reading journaling inspiration ❤
Beautiful. I am fully enjoying setting up my first dedicated reading journal for 2025.
Fantastic! Wonderful! Thanks! 🍑🍑🍑🍑🍑
I am tempted by a square journal (maybe 2026). I get so much inspiration from your channel. Thank you for sharing.
Gorgeous as always, Erin! I'm really looking forward to book 2 in the Shadow of the Leviathan series by Robert Jackson Bennett. The Tainted Cup was SO good!
Gorgeous setup! Every page is amazing 😍
Cute rating system
Loved the new book journal layout, I will definitely be trying your rating systems for my 2025 reads. I can't wait to see more beautiful layout ideas I can take inspiration from for my book journal of 2025.
Always so beautiful! Have an awesome year of reading!
I wonder if a couple of the ivy stickers would complete the release radar spread at the bottom? I know you said you like the white but it could seal it all.
Also, love love love the asparagus tombow, works perfectly xx
I can’t get enough of this journal! Erin, you have outdone yourself yet again! This is absolutely gorgeous! I love it so much! 💜
This is the video I didn’t know I needed today. So zen, thank you.
Hi Erin, I would love to see the unboxing video of the tsuki lucky box if you have it. Also I didn’t vibe with the hinoki into the library tape set but seeing how you’ve used it, it is now in my basket 😂
Wow! Where to even begin! Impressive reading journal, just beautiful, well thought out, visually stunning yet functional. Tabs are a nice touch. Very special. I am curious about your rating system, might give it a try for next year to compare. I especially like the non-fiction rating, that makes more sense. I have my eyes on your mood ring, might treat myself to some fun. Enjoyed watching your video, will probably watch it again!
SO pretty! I'm also looking forward to a Witch's Guide to Magical Innkeeping, as well as The Bewitching by Silvia Moreno-Garcia and Katabasis by RF Kuang.
Waa going to go for the blackout square this year but opted for an a5 Neapolitan instead to dip my toes into using different colors of paper. So so tempted to switch back to a square now lol stunning!
The Stolen Queen by Fiona Davis is coming out in January of 2025. I love her historical fiction and I can’t wait.
Oh Erin, I’ve been waiting for this one 😂 I’m so happy it’s here, it’s absolutely stunning… I’ve moved into a b5 this year because I was so inspired by your reading journal last year… love your videos ❤
I've been waiting for this onesince your journal lineup video ❤❤❤
Such a gorgeous journal! I love all the spreads and the new rating systems. 🐈⬛🍑
I looove the PEACH system. I’ve never used a rating system but low the idea of them. 😅 I’m just hoping to finish The Wheel of Time and start The Stormlight Archives. It’s going to happen, I can feel it!
Love the set up and your new rating system 😍
I loved those big letter stamps but OMG they are 100 pounds! Ouch. 😞 I think Ill have to take up lettering instead just to draw my own. The smaller letter stamps are on sale however at 50% and only 12 dollars or so, in case anybody wants to check them out. I allready have a set like that from way back but they seem very nice. And I loved the idea of getting origami papers for use in planners, I got myself a batch in amazon, those come in very handy. Thank you.
I LOVE the Rating system ! Especially for non-fiction because I never know what to rate them on.. because I feel you can't really rate someones life on your personal enjoyment on reading it right so... I really like this !! I've already set my reading journal up but I may have to change the rating system a bit to use this as well.
HORRAAAAYY I've been waiting so much)))
And MITSU! That is so freaking clever! ❤
Ahhh AMAZING 🤩 I love your setup
I love your reading journal set up. It turned out great! I have been thinking of moving to an 8X8 for my own reading journal so thank you for all the wonderful inspiration!!! Happy Holidays to you!! Thank you for a great video!!!❤❤❤
amazing as always))) I'm also waiting for Onyx Storm (currently reading Iron Flame, so far liking it better than the Fourth Wing) aaand waiting for a bunch of books by Cassandra Clare
Mitsu's ratinha could be cat paws. It would be adorable, peaches and cat paws
I loved this video so much, the spreads are beautiful and you definitely gave me a lot of inspiration for my reading journal. Can't wait for the rating system video!
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😮 gorgeous !!!!
Beautiful!!! ♥
I think I'm most excited about you keeping sweet little Peaches than anything else in this video. I'm not a crazy cat lady, I swear. 😹
I am truly so happy to have her! We always thought Mitsu wouldn’t adjust to having another cat in the house but this morning I woke up to them snuggling and my heart nearly burst 😭
“It’s nice to take it easy” - proceeds to make stunning pages
Wonderful 😊❤
I would love to see a 5 Mitsu rated book that uses little cat heads as “stars”
Omg can you imagine? I have his face as an emoji in the discord, it could be that - ‘this book scored a solid 4 out of 5 Mitsus!’🤣
I will patiently wait u til Oct 2025 for the sequel to QuickSilver. Great book!
I have Quicksilver in my library holds right now! Your comment makes me think that was a very good idea 😍
I love you so much. If my shopping addiction ever allows me to afford a trip to Australia, I would love to meet you in person...❤
omg show us Peach please)))
Love your videos, am I the only one who is completely frustrated with stationary companies never having things in stock! I understand when something is special or limited edition, but is there no company that keeps a line of products that you can get what you need when you need!!
I made my own rating systems for non-fiction and fiction books, but mine goes the other way and is more complex LOL
Thanks for sharing your creative process. Question - do you have to wash your letter stamps off after you use the metallic paint pens on them, or does enough of the ink come off during use that they are okay to store directly after use?
I’ve got a terrible habit of leaving it there 😅 once it’s try it doesn’t interfere too much with other paint markers layered over it! However, if I’m going for a very different colour, or switching to a regular marker, I’ll wipe them off with a wet wipe before I jump in!
@@ErinSmith Thank you!
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Ah I have a cat named Peach and 4 of her children.
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Instead of stars you need peaches now.
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Does anyone here have ideas on how to track fanfics?
Coz I don’t read books too often but I can read 50k oneshots in 4 hours tops
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