Since sheltering at home is the new reality for so many of us, I know a lot of folks are tired of reading about it or even thinking about it. I tried to keep all the even-marginally Shelter-at-Home/Coronavirus links in their own section this week which I title “Keep Yourself Entertained.” However, our new reality is permeating everything, so it was hard to isolate all the posts.
What I did choose, I’ve tried to keep entertaining and educational. There are creativity classes, coloring pages, journaling ideas, subscription boxes and a beatboxing video that I highly recommend. If you have musically inclined kids at home, they might like the beatboxing video too. Everyone will be trying to say “boots & cats” all day afterwards.
And of course, sheltering at home is a perfect time to finally swatch all your inks. Check out the absolutely glowing review that Jaclyn at Inkpothesis wrote about out new Col-o-ring Dippers. And don’t worry, we’re making more!
Post of the Week:
- Re-thinking Ink samples: The Col-o-ring “Dipper” (via Inkpothesis)
Pens:
- Springtime for Van Gogh: Visconti Van Gogh Orchard in Blossom Fountain Pen and Rollerball (via Penquisition)
- PenBBS 500 Summer and Sailor Sky High (via Writing at Large)
- Curidas. 3. Analysis (via Crónicas Estilográficas)
- Oddly Satisfying Handwriting Sailor King Eagle Fountain Pen (via Gourmet Pens)
Ink:
- Vinta Inks – Bodabil (Harlequin 1920) (via Fountain Pen Ink Art)
- Montblanc Elixir Calligraphy Inks – Black & Yellow Gold (via Gourmet Pens)
- Kala Nostalgia Blue Lagoon Vapor (via Inkdependence!)
- KWZ Grey Plum (via Inkdependence!)
- Quarantine 2020 Ink Palettes (via Mountain of Ink)
- Diamine Dragon Blood (via Mountain of Ink)
- Diamine Eau de Nil (via Mountain of Ink)
- Follow Up: Diamine Music and Flower Ink Sets (via The Gentleman Stationer)
Pencils:
- Too Many Words about Blackwing Pencils (via (fleeting))
- Notable Pencils: Polychromos 111th Anniversary Commemorative Set (via Fueled by Clouds & Coffee)
- The Best Colored Pencils (via JetPens Blog)
- What’s the Best Eraser? CWPE Investigates (via CW Pencil Enterprise)
Notebooks & Paper:
- GLP Creations The Author Notebook (via Notebook Joy)
- Quick Journaling: One Line a Day (via Rediscover Analog)
- Roy Lichtenstein’s Sketchbook (via Notebook Stories)
- CVS Caliber Composition Book Review (via Fountain Pen Love)
- Journaling: The Last Page (via Writing at Large)
- The Best Paper for Everyday Writing, Part II: Top Five Slim Softcover Notebooks (via The Gentleman Stationer)
- Fabriano Ecoqua Pocket Notebook Review (via Notebook Joy)
- Analogue v Digital – to do lists and random notes (via Nero’s Notes)
- Self Training (via Philofaxy)
Art & Creativity:
- Zoom Boom (via Fueled by Clouds & Coffee)
- 25 Subscription Boxes That Bring Joy to Your Doorstep (via My Modern Met)
- Celebrate ‘Little Women’ With a Free Embroidery Pattern (via Brown Paper Bag)
- 16 Punch Needle Kits and Pattern to Get You Started on This Craft (via Brown Paper Bag)
- Clairefontaine Paint On art pad review and media demos (via Quo Vadis Blog)
Other Interesting Things:
- Sailor Fountain Pen Maintenance Kit Review (via The Pen Addict)
- Yay! Tales By Mail launched today! It’s a new book… (via Emmeline Draws)
- Announcing the Retirement of All Printable Mail Art Templates (via The Postman’s Knock)
- Rekindle your love of travelling with Delilah Cui’s immersive illustrations (via It’s Nice That)
- Boots & Cats: A World Champ Explains the 13 Levels of Beatboxing Complexity (via Kottke.org)
- Temporary Tattoos Are Back, And They’re Better Than Ever (via Design You Trust)
- Patrick’s Camera Collection Vol. 2 (via Atomic Redhead)
- Working from home: 4 tips (via Flow Magazine)
Keep Yourself (and Your Family) Entertained:
- Notebooking through the Pandemic (via Notebook Stories)
- Positive journaling in extraordinary times (via Quo Vadis Blog)
- Locked Down,Writing, & Blogging (via dapprman)
- Man and Woman Have an Adorable Meet Cute Story Amid Coronavirus (via My Modern Met)
- Crafts in the Time of (Novel) Coronavirus (via CW Pencil Enterprise)
- Learn Something New: Bluprint has Made All Classes Free Until April 16 (via Brown Paper Bag)
- Online Art Classes We Can All Do At Home (via Oh So Beautiful Paper)
- Doodling As An Antidote To Turbulent Times (via An Inkophile’s Blog)
- A View From the Easel During Times of Quarantine (via Hyperallergic)
- The 25 Best Board-Game Mobile Apps to Play Right Now (via Vulture)
- Underrated Treasures on Disney+ (via Atomic Redhead)
- In response to the crisis, seven creatives draw rainbows to signify “this storm will pass” (via It’s Nice That)
- What to Do (Online) This Week: Meditate With Art, Visit a Frank Lloyd Wright House, and More (via Hyperallergic)
- Witty ‘Coronavirus Tourism’ Posters Advertise the Thrilling Adventures of Staying Home (via Colossal)
- Coloring Pages! (via Notcot.org)
- Parsons School of Design wants to document the objects of our collective isolation (via It’s Nice That)
- Chris Ware’s “Bedtime” (via The Casual Optimist)
- This Artist Draws Lighthearted Comics To Stay Sane In Quarantine (via Design You Trust)
- Printables (via Suzy Ultman)
- Comforting coloring page: No place like home (via Flow Magazine)
