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Design cutting on Cricut Joy
Today, I decided to stay home on this very beautiful sunny day in Helsinki and try cutting on my Cricut Joy. First,I designed a Cherry Blossom and have them cut on a Deluxe Paper. I’m happy how they turned out! Next, I tried card making with my own lettering. This one is really fun and…
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Travel Scrapbook: memory creation
Returning from my holiday in Krakow, Poland, I’ve collected all these things. I’ve always collected these kinds of things from my travels… Having visited 50 countries, at one point I have so many of these – boarding passes, travel tickets, museum tickets, business cards, postcards, brochures, maps, receipts… I didn’t exactly know what to do…
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EV Visuals turns 3!
I’ve never regretted starting this journey 3 years ago! In November, I even ventured out and started to teach on Skillshare after receiving a grant from Arts Promotion Centre Finland. What more, I’ve became a more confident online graphic facilitator after a series of Webinars. Thanks to you all for your love and support! To…
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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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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…
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A year on…
Today, I’m celebrating a year of starting as a surface pattern designer. It was a wonderful journey as I learned the ins and outs of this growing business. No, I can’t live on it yet! But hopefully someday. When I look back, the best thing was being able to start it and it seems like…
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Illustrated planner
A monthly planner is always a good thing. It keeps us organised and helps us see what the month has in-stored for us. Moreover, a planner allows us to monitor where we are at. But most importantly, it gives us control and let us manage expectations better. I can clearly see when I’m trying to…
