Oct 1st: Make a Notebook
Get creative and document your makers journey with your own handmade notebook!
Seek to Make is an exploration of creativity and making. Each month, I share a monthly theme around making, showcase inspiring makers, share tips, tools and encouragement. Together let's get curious and immerse ourselves in the art of making!
OCTOBER: NOTEBOOKS
Our First Creative Theme is Notebooks!
I probably chose this theme because I’m a big fan of notebooks. I love journaling, keeping messy idea books and sketch books even though I can’t draw at all. And don’t get me started on stationary, love it! But there is something extra special about making your own notebook, something that is more you than you can ever find in a store (especially a big box store, ugh).
Think about what sort of notebook you might like the most, and maybe what you might use it for. It could be a little book you write quotes in, or a daily journal for tracking your creativity. It could be a planner, a sketchbook, or notebook for writing birthdays or recipes in. This theme is designed to spark your creativity, get you making, and allow you to explore new techniques.
Tips to Get You Started:
Gather Inspiration: Look around you—nature, art, and everyday life can all serve as inspiration. Try to find something that resonates with you or maybe challenges your idea of what a notebook traditionally looks like. I’ll be sharing inspirational notebooks in the coming days and weeks.
Experiment with Materials: Don’t be afraid to mix different materials, colours, and textures. Play with size; maybe a tiny notebook that fits one letter would be awesome! Sometimes doing something unexpected can create the most beautiful results.
Take Your Time: This isn’t a race. That’s why I want to take a whole month to explore an idea (but don’t stop if you are loving it, keep going!) Allow yourself the time to experiment and play with ideas. Sometimes, the best creations come from the process rather than the final product.
Create your own makers club: Inspiration and joy comes when you share an experience with others. So gather your friends or family, some delicious snacks, make a mess and create beautiful notebooks together.
"Creativity doesn’t wait for that perfect moment. It fashions its own perfect moments out of ordinary ones." — Bruce Garrabrandt
This is a journey…
Remember, the goal of making is not perfection but exploration and growth. Creativity is a journey, and each step you take brings you closer to discovering your unique style and voice. I’ll be making with you and can’t wait to see what we all create this month!
Thank You for Being Part of This Community
I’m so excited to embark on this creative journey with you. Don’t hesitate to reach out with any questions, ideas, or just to say hello and share your work in progress. Here’s to a month full of creativity, inspiration, fun and lots of cool handmade notebooks!
Happy Making,
Esta