Studio Notes .01
What I'm actually working on in the studio this week. The digital, the analog, the in-between. Squarespace tweaks, Flodesk tips, and paper things that make me so very happy.
I started two new habits in December with the goal of moving into this new year with both in place.
1. Morning Pages while using this happy light.
This morning was Day 22.
2. Strength Training.
I completed this Caroline Girvan 30 day Iron series a few days ago and I'm on Day 3 of the second round. It's definitely not easy. In fact, if you check it out you might think, not a chance. But something about it clicked for me.
One of my favourite things? She doesn't talk during the workout. Just you and her, doing the work. I showed my son Bryce when he was home over Christmas and he was like, 'holy, zero body fat.' Not an exaggeration. But I just love her energy. And you can revise according to your level. Plus the comments from women my age and up are very empowering…
All inspired by growing research linking strength training to Alzheimer’s prevention and age-related muscle loss.
Back to the morning pages.
I'm enjoying it so much. The first 10 days were basically a rambling to-do list. But something shifted around Day 11. And then a few days ago, some lovely clarity.
Which led to my plan for the Studio Notes video series. Along with how to combine this with my White Space letters.
And my latest analog project: Minimalist Aesthetic Goal Punch Cards.
More on this in episdoe one below.
In today’s video.
☐ Goal Punch Cards. Minimalist aesthetic edition. Ps Template and Cricut tutorial too.
☐ Flodesk Tips
☐ Squarespace Design Tips
☐ My favourite voice-to-text app, and how I use it.
☐ The most beautiful Analog things.
I’ve added chapters below the video if you want to jump around to a specific topic.
Studio Note Episode .01
Video Chapters
00:00 Introduction to Studio Notes and weekly flow
01:20 Analog punch cards
Why they matter, inspiration, design process, and how they support consistency
02.50 Punch Card Photoshop File (request template below)
My analog punch card goals: Strength training, Analog Made, White Space letters, Morning Pages, Studio Note published
and how to use the Ps template.
0.3.05 How to design your own custom Goal Illustrations
0.4:59 Flodesk Email Tips
11:49 Using the WisprFlow Dictation App in Flodesk
14:30 Squarespace Website Tips
Homepage updates, layout changes, footer, logo, and mobile editing tips
SEO and AEO Visibility in Squarespace
20:00 Analog - On my Desk
Quiet Mail, a favourite and budget friendly foutain pen, a journaling question you might want to consider, analog punch cards, beautiful new tags and a lovely way to ‘keep them’.
27.35 Making and Assembling the Analog Punch Cards
from printer, to the cricut to favourite punch tools.
35:00 Closing thoughts and what’s next
Analog Links
+Quiet Mail from Loralie Hoffort
+Pilot Kakuno fountain pen I have the Madoromi Color Series (Brown) Fine point
+Kaweco Lilliput Copper fountain pen & clip
+Midori Notebook
+Key Fob Kit
+Multi-hole Punch
(note some of these are affiliate links - if you make a purchase i may receive a small commission).
Digital Links - My Partner Links
beautiful quiet mail from Loralie Hoffort
The Punch Card Line Drawing Prompt
Head over to chatGPT or Gemini and give it a go. ♡
Get the Analog Punch Card Template
Thank you for being here.
Please say hello in the comments below, share a favourite analog thing, a question, a request for future Studio Notes, perhaps?
It's always so lovely to know you're on the other side of the screen.
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Until next time... Happy beautiful new year.
xx
Kim
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