Ornaments (Creativity Matters Podcast 480) | Creativity Matters Podcast (CMP)

Episode 480 of the CMP, a Creativity Matters Podcast — December journaling, ornaments, the “Year the Tree Stayed Up,” and a sweet book about ornaments

A short show moving into December…. closing out the November series with two short notes from the final days, and then a shift into the final weeks of the year.

In this episode, some talk about “The Year the Christmas Tree Stayed Up,” ornaments, and December illustrated journaling.

The book at the heart of this episode is Tree of Treasures: A Life in Ornaments by Bonnie Mackay. This is a really charming book in which the author shares some of her more than 3000-piece ornament collection and relates the story that goes along with the ornament.

If you have a soft spot for ornaments (or for organizing and cataloging your life), I think you will enjoy seeing this one!

December Illustrated Journaling Prompts

December prompts: You can find all of the information about this special set of 31 prompts available for those who support the podcast (or use and enjoy the free #illustrateyourweek prompts) in this post: https://creativitymatterspodcast.com/2022/11/december-illustrated-journal-prompts-special-list/

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Tools

Moleskine Art Sketchbook (my most commonly used book for drawing and my illustrated journal)
Moleskine Art Sketchbook (the REALLY big one — A3 (11.75″ x 16.5″)
Preppy Fountains Pen 02 – this is one of the best starter/inexpensive fountain pens you can buy!
Preppy Fountain Pens 03 (multi set)
Lamy Safari – always a good choice
TWSBI Eco – my favorite fountain pen in the starter range (although I love my TWSBI Iris Vac even more)
Dip Pen holder I’ve been using (with maru nibs)
PILOT Iroshizuku Bottled Fountain Pen Ink (multiple color options)
Diamine Fountain Pen Ink (multiple)
Noodler’s Fountain Pen Ink (multiple)
Monteverde Fountain Pen Ink (multiple)
Colorverse Fountain Pen Ink (multiple)
Platinum Carbon Black ink (what’s in my fountain pen)
Sktchy app for inspiration photos
Micron 08 (larger nib good for thicker lines or filling in small-medium spaces)
Micron 01 (favorite for drawing)
Micron Sampler
Notes on large format sketchbooks
ROYGBIV supplies: red, orange, yellow, green, blue, indigo, violet
Uni-Gel Alpha Shaker pencil (mine is listed as “slightly firm” – but it’s super cushy; they do come in other softness/hardness ratings. I really do love this shaker!)
Pentel Hi-Polymer Block Eraser, Large, White (these things disappear like socks; you can never have too many white erasers lying around)

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