Journaling Tips #1: Using An Instant Film Camera

Journaling Tips #1: Using An Instant Film Camera

Here's one idea to consider for your new year of journal writing, or wherever you are in your journalling journey.
January 09, 2016 — wonderpens
Tips on Teaching Your Children Cursive Writing + New! - Seyes Ruled Paper for Kids

Tips on Teaching Your Children Cursive Writing + New! - Seyes Ruled Paper for Kids

We just got in these two new products from Clairefontaine that we special ordered weeks ago, specifically for handwriting and great for kids, and along with so much great interest from the recent Globe & Mail article on cursive handwriting, I thought I would share some tips on teaching your child handwriting.
October 14, 2015 — wonderpens
A Few Reasons to Learn Cursive Writing + An Article on the Subject in the Globe & Mail

A Few Reasons to Learn Cursive Writing + An Article on the Subject in the Globe & Mail

I am so thrilled to tell you that the Globe and Mail published an article on the lost art of cursive handwriting and its place in our ever-changing and fast-paced world. 
October 03, 2015 — wonderpens
Tips on Improving Your Handwriting or Learning Cursive Writing

Tips on Improving Your Handwriting or Learning Cursive Writing

We just had our Children's Handwriting Class earlier this afternoon, which was a lot of fun! We had a few kids come over to the shop and I was a bit more prepared this time with some folders and worksheets and my favourite stickers. 
September 20, 2015 — wonderpens
Our First Children's Handwriting Class

Our First Children's Handwriting Class

We just had our first Children's Handwriting Class! I think it was a success, but I think to really find out how it was you'll have to ask the students (haha!). 
August 23, 2015 — wonderpens
Morning Pages - A Writing & Creativity Exercise

Morning Pages - A Writing & Creativity Exercise

One of the things we hope to do with the shop and the blog is to encourage and inspire you to write more. Whether it's writing letters, or writing in your journal, or writing creatively, I hope you can find the physical tools to inspire you, but that you can also read the blog and maybe find some small spark for your writing.
August 22, 2015 — wonderpens
Watercolours & Some Thoughts on Creativity

Watercolours & Some Thoughts on Creativity

So we've mostly recovered from the Vintage Pen Market this past weekend, especially since we also had Monday off.
August 18, 2015 — wonderpens
On Journal Writing: Inspiration from L.M. Montgomery

On Journal Writing: Inspiration from L.M. Montgomery

I mean, I've had bubble tea before, but since we've moved here to the East End, there's a bubble tea place not so far, and I've had enough of it to make up for an entire teenage-hood without it. I feel like I'm discovering my Asian roots.
June 30, 2015 — wonderpens
On Journal Writing

On Journal Writing

I think I've mentioned somewhere on the blog before that I write in a journal, although I sometimes wish I made more time for it. 
May 31, 2015 — wonderpens
How to Use Seyes or French Ruling for Handwriting

How to Use Seyes or French Ruling for Handwriting

Seyes ruled or French ruled paper is widespread in France, and actually, I think you can find it in many countries in Europe.
April 03, 2015 — wonderpens