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February mini spread
One thing that I really enjoy is preparing a spread for my mini journal. I create spreads on Procreate in my iPad then have them printed. I’m always happy of how they turned out. Are you interested in printable templates? Please let me know! I’m in the process of planning a class on Skillshare on…
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After all, it was a good year!
They say that COVID-19 will eventually come to an end. In my mind I kept asking when. Sadly, it is becoming normal for me. Wearing mask in public, washing and sanitising hands like crazy, careful what I touch, avoiding people, avoiding crowd seem to have become my standard way of living. I have learned to…
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Publish a Guide Zine of your city
I’ve just published my first Skillshare class! If you’re not familiar, Skillshare is an online learning community with thousands of classes on everything from business to graphic design to fashion. This class is great for beginners and for those looking to self-publish a guide zine of their city. You can watch my class (and thousands…
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Mailing out my stickers
The month of July was a Sticker give-away month on my Instagram. Many thanks to those who played with me. The sticker packets were already mailed to the winners. It was really fun that I would like to do it again! If you want to join the next give-aways, come and follow me on Instagram!
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Elaine’s Recipes
I love illustrating my favourite recipes. I started this habit in 2015 and posted them on They Draw website. But this time I have some of my favourite recipes printed into a small book and I’m really happy how it turned out!
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How I make my stickers
As mentioned in my previous post, choosing stickers nowadays had become more and more difficult as there are many available stickers out there. My solution was to make them myself! It’s a fun process that I truly enjoy and I found it very relaxing. Lately, I have lots of inquires about how to make stickers.…
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Birthday spread
I remember my birthday last year. Spring came to Helsinki and it was my very first birthday COVID style. But this year, I’m talking about birthday spread. No, it’s not about the food spread on the table. But about my birthday journal spread. I’m happy how they came out. I made my spread in two…
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Travel,food and playlist
My book project has been completed and I was very excited to receive the printed version. I’m so happy how it turned out! This small book contains travel illustrations, food illustrations and playlists.
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Traveling through illustrations
Remember that time when traveling is possible? Here is my travel journal from June 2019. It was fun looking back on that time when traveling seems to have become a possibility for more and more people. But then you know how the story goes… After June 2019, I also created my travel journals digitally. This…
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Journaling – Analog or digital?
One important question that I have encountered many times over the last few days is whether journaling should be done on paper or on a tablet. I think there is no right or wrong answer to this question. Myself, I have been journaling on sketchbooks for some years now. I’m a stationery crazy since I…
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Pandemic creativity
Creativity is not meant to dry up during the pandemic. In fact, I feel an overflowing daily dose of supply of creativity. It’s probably my way to distract myself and feel a sense of accomplishment, even more so during this strange time. No travels, no worries. We can always dream and anticipate the moment when…
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Illustrated map of Helsinki
My illustration of Helsinki was selected for publication in the newest book of illustrated maps by @theydrawandtravel ! The book is called “Where We Walk” and is for sale on Amazon. https://amzn.to/2ZRoote
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Gift boxes, anyone?
It’s the weekend! And what’s more, it’s a Valentines weekend which in Finland we celebrate as Friendship Day. As a greeting to you all, I created a printable gift box featuring Mochi the Shiba. Please feel free to download, print, assemble and use it as a gift box or whichever way you like. Also, Kawaii…
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EV Visuals turned 2!
Today is the day EV Visuals turned 2. I remember that application day and the days and months prior to it, wondering if it was the right move. Then over the next months of being established, I still questioned my decision. But now that EV Visuals is 2, I don’t anymore think about whether it…
