WashiGang Journal

You may have heard about the numerous reasons why you should bullet journal, but have you considered using bullet journaling to build your own social media following or started bullet journaling and want to increase your social media engagement?

Read on to find tips to increase your Instagram engagement and following, meet other amazing bullet journalers, and join the bullet journal community on Instagram.

No one should be surprised by the popularity of gel pens in the writing and craft community. Crisp lines and vibrant colours are appreciated by students, professionals, crafters and journalers who use them. However, choosing the best gel pen for everyone isn't an easy task: some prefer pastel colours, while others demand the finest tips. Use our handy guide below to find the best gel pens for all of your needs, whether you use one for daily note-taking, art or journaling.

Do you journal and did you know that journaling can be good for your mental well being?

The month of May is Mental Health Awareness Month! This month at WashiGang, we are thinking about our mental health and well being in our everyday lives. It affects how we think, feel, and act and determines how we handle stress, relate to others and make choices.

Read more to find out how to journal for better mental health, different ways to journal and for some prompts to get you started in your mental health journal!

Here at WashiGang, it's hard to be a minimalist! Especially for our staff who love stationery so much!! There's just not enough room for all the books and stationery that we need in our lives. Are some of you in the same boat?

With more and more of us in the world working from home, there is no better time to get organised! So, let's pull up our sleeves and organise our desks to keep ourselves focused, productive and from feeling overwhelmed. We can do it together!!!

f you're keen to get started with Memory Keeping, we have some great tips on what you need to memory keep, how to use a planner in different ways to keep your memories and how to use a Memory Keeper.

With Autumn just around the corner, we thought it would be a fun idea to find some of our favourite Autumn themed stationery in the warehouse. I asked everyone at WashiGang today to pick their favourite's as well as picking my own faves! We're all really enjoying the change of season and it's also a great excuse to try out a new theme when creating your planner and journal spreads!

We thought we'd do a little research into sleep journaling and sleep tracking, to find out if there are any tips on getting a better night’s sleep. Plus, we love journaling and we love sleep, so why not put them together? 

Do you ever have trouble falling asleep, have racing thoughts or have trouble winding down from your day? Journaling before bed significantly decreases distractions, overthinking and worrying, which allows you to fall asleep faster. 

Hi WashiGang Crew! We're so very excited to introduce you to a brand new Guest Blogger today - Adorel AKA @artbyadorel. If you have a look on Adorel's instagram page, you'll find the most stunning hand drawn and painted #bujo spreads. If you're fairly new to bullet journaling, Adorel has broken down the process of creating a bullet journal spread with a very helpful guide on how to create a bullet journal spread. And if you're not new to bullet journaling, read on for a few tips and tricks that Adorel has shared for getting you to think outside the box and use your tool kit in a different way. 

Whenever we get anything new into the WashiGang shop that's vintage style (or yellow) we all call WashiGang staff member Bec, because we know she'll get excited!! So, we thought we'd ask Bec what her favourite vintage picks are from the WashiGang Shop! Read more to find out Bec's Vintage Style Stationery Staff Picks and a few tips on collaging in your bullet journal!