How I Use the Hobonichi Cousin ✨ 1 Month in My Planner

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• EL

  @ella_nym · 1 year ago · pinned

  excuse me im just crying in a corner at the mention and the love 💕😭 absolutely loving how youre using your cousin (both the standalone writing AND the visual elements/art). i have been wanting to introduce some art as well in mine and seeing your pages is inspiring af

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• HO

  @hollylind7489 · 1 year ago

  “The ex boyfriend I can’t get rid of is my Cousin” has to be one of the greatest things said on YouTube 😂 Such a great video as always!

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• FE

  @Feralmojo · 1 year ago

  You can make your own transparent sticky notes! Buy a pad of thin vellum and a removable glue runner. Some transparent vellums can even go through your printer if you’d like. But for how I see you using it, I’d keep the weight between 50-75 GSM. As for the removable glue, Tombow’s MonoAir Removable Adhesive is my favorite because its applicator is refillable. Then, cut your transparent paper to the exact size you need, give it a roll across the top of the back side with the adhesive applicator and you’re done. Easy peasy. Hope this helps. 😊

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• 4L

  @4lf-clover · 1 year ago

  i love the look of just plain black ink on paper! even though you said you’re not using stickers or washi to avoid overthinking on the aesthetic, the writing in itself is really beautiful as well! i just love random scribbles and notes all over the page! and then ofc your personal art makes it even more beautiful. i’m definitely feeling inspired by your pages!

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• WH

  @whata.journee · 1 year ago

  The transparent sticky notes idea is genius…something I definitely want to incorporate.

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• EL

  @ella_nym · 1 year ago

  omg when you said the ephemera felt like scabs HOW HAVE YOU JUST VOCALIZED SOMETHING IVE FELT FOR YEARS AND COULDNT EXPRESS??? yes yes yes omg

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• XO

  @xoxolorae · 1 year ago

  the monthly spreads are ✨ICONIC✨

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• JO

  @journalasaltar · 10 months ago

  Oh my goodness! I am watching this video now to prep for 2026 - looking for all the inspo - and teared up when you mentioned me!!! Oh my goodness. It’s still such a trip to see these references and means so much to me every time. Lucky to be in a community with so many creative people!!   ❤❤❤❤

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• AZ

  @AziaElgaPlans · 1 year ago

  I didn’t know Louise Carmen covers would fit a Hobonichi so well! It looks perfect! Also really love the simple way you’re using the cousin, truly the best way to avoid bulkiness and to not focus so much the aesthetics xD I simply love keeping ephemera’s too much though

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• BE

  @beejensen · 1 month ago

  It’s refreshing to see your personal style as I am such a rule follower and would feel pressure to use the dates as when to journal.

• GA

  @gail.mp4 · 1 year ago

  You make me want to use a hobonichi cousin for next year 😭 I’m taking notes from how you use yours while also taking note of the things that I personally need out of a journal/notebook. Thanks for sharing, Tori! 🌺

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• TI

  @tinytigerco · 1 year ago

  What a perfectly timed video for me as I prepare to move back into a Cousin in 2026. You’ve given me so much to think about and I love how your spreads blend functionality, ease, flow, and beauty. I imagine I’ll be watching it through a couple more times before the end of the year and trying some of your spreads 💛.

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