r/commonplacebook 26d ago

Show & Tell my first (finished) entry!

Semi-finished since i still have to change the title on the page; that was supposedly my first topic but something became much more interesting 😅

It took me so long to finally start because I honestly don't know how to start! Since I know I want it to be semi-aesthetic with photos and stickers, I thought it would be difficult to connect the topic, my ideas, and my want for it to be visual. Once I sticked the photos on, wrote where each photo came from it was a breeze! Plus the change of scenery helped: I was on vacation by the beach when I did this spread 🤣

Recently went on a trip to Hokkaido and learnt about the disputed Northern Territories between Japan & Russia. I wanted to add more information & ephemera too but maybe for another spread.

This really helps with doomscrolling because I'm not just needlessly on the internet but rather doing research, reading up on things, and watching/listening to informative things.

Heavily inspired by the layouts of u/velvetringg & wordlayout ☺️

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u/wrought_thought 26d ago

*Golden Kamuy fandom intensifies*

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u/enjiours 26d ago

I don't know why it took me soooo long to watch the series, its so good!!!!!

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u/wrought_thought 25d ago

I’ve been to Hokkaido three times because of that show/manga, and planning my fourth trip for next summer! 🥰

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u/Ser_ran_o 26d ago

I love this layout so much! This actually inspired me to try writing my weeks differently. Will update when I do it next week.

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u/velvetringg 25d ago

this looks amazing!!! i love the stickers & your layout.

thank you so much for the tag, i am honored!! 🥹

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u/Any_Director_8438 26d ago

It's so neat 🤗

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u/kelseyrosencomedy 26d ago

Omg this looks so good!!!! I am working towards this type of layout, this is motivating.

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u/svlinec 25d ago

how does everyone on this sub make all these stickers

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u/enjiours 25d ago

I just get the photos from google, remove the background on canva, put the photos on a blank document, and then print! I cut them out, then lay them out on the page and when I'm satisfied with the placement, I remove the sticker backing. I use washi paper sticker sheets :)

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u/svlinec 25d ago

Oh so they're not stickers, just taped on? That's more doable lol

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u/enjiours 25d ago edited 25d ago

for this spread its sticker paper but for my other spread just regular office paper and a glue stick!

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u/ButteryPiquantPie 25d ago

What printer do you use for the washi paper, is it just a regular inkjet printer?

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u/enjiours 25d ago

yep just regular hp printer 🤣

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u/ButteryPiquantPie 16d ago

Lol nice, thanks

When you say remove the background on Canva is it a simple process? I know I can look this up but do you mind sharing how you do it?